Services
Asbestos Survey & Testing
Identify suspect building materials before renovation, demolition or maintenance.
Service area notice: BNF does not provide asbestos inspections in New York City (NYC).
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
A closer look at your assessment.
Asbestos exposure is a significant environmental and occupational health concern when asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are disturbed and fibers become airborne. BNF provides comprehensive asbestos surveys, suspect-material identification, sampling, and laboratory analysis to characterize ACM before renovation, demolition, or other activities that may disturb building materials. Depending on the property and project, applicable requirements may include the U.S. EPA Asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M), OSHA asbestos standards, New York State Industrial Code Rule 56, Connecticut requirements, New Jersey requirements, and applicable local regulations. For applicable New York State projects, Rule 56 requirements may apply to buildings or structures constructed before January 1, 1974. BNF's documentation helps property owners, contractors, and project teams identify potential exposure hazards and plan work in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements..
ASSESSMENT SCOPE
What your assessment
may include.
- Pre-renovation asbestos surveys
- Pre-demolition asbestos surveys
- AHERA inspections and three-year re-inspections for applicable schools
- Bulk material sampling
- PLM and, where applicable, TEM analysis
- Asbestos air monitoring using PCM or TEM where required
WHAT TO EXPECT
From your first question
to your final report.
- 01
Scope & Quote
Tell us the property address, year built, current and historical property use, project type, suspected materials, known concerns, and intended use of the report. BNF determines the appropriate survey scope, sampling requirements, applicable regulations, and required professional credentials.
- 02
BNF Asbestos Assessment
The survey is conducted by appropriately licensed, accredited, or otherwise qualified asbestos professionals as required by the applicable jurisdiction, with BNF technical oversight. Suspect materials are identified, documented, and sampled using appropriate procedures.
- 03
Asbestos Laboratory Analysis
Samples are submitted to an appropriately accredited or approved asbestos laboratory based on the jurisdiction, analytical method, and project requirements, including applicable NVLAP or NYSDOH ELAP requirements.
- 04
CIH Review & Report
BNF's Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) provides technical review where applicable. The final report documents the survey methodology, sampling locations, laboratory results, regulatory criteria, findings, and recommendations.
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A CLEARER START
Questions & answers.
What is an ACP-5?
ACP-5 is a New York City Department of Environmental Protection form associated with asbestos inspection documentation for applicable construction and demolition projects.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovation or demolition?
Requirements vary based on the jurisdiction, building, project scope, and applicable regulations. BNF evaluates the applicable requirements and determines the appropriate survey scope.