Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Surveillance Requirement
At least once every six
months following the implementation of the AHERA management plan, an LEA must
conduct a periodic visual surveillance of asbestos containing building material
(ACBM) and assumed ACBM in each building which they lease, own, or otherwise
use as a school building (Section 763.92(b)). The name of the person performing
the surveillance, the date, and any changes noted in the condition of the
asbestos must be recorded for each surveillance conducted (Section 763.94(d)).
Although a periodic surveillance may coincide with the upcoming triennial AHERA
reinspection, keep in mind that a surveillance cannot serve as the triennial
reinpsection (Section 763.85(b)). The following chart illustrates the major causes
for this distinction.
Periodic Six Month Surveillance Triennial Reinspection
May be performed by anyone. Must be performed by a New York State Certified Inspector/Management
Planner.
Visual inspection only of ACBM. The Inspector must "look at and touch asbestos
containing material to assess its condition."
Should you have questions regarding the AHERA surveillance or triennial reinspection,
you may contact your local BOCES Health and Safety Office.