Under AHERA, what is required regarding asbestos in schools?

• A. A demolition permit
• B. A management plan for asbestos-containing materials
• C. A general safety plan unrelated to asbestos
• D. A fire safety plan

Answer: (B)

Under AHERA, schools must have a written asbestos management plan for any building that contains asbestos-containing materials. This plan documents where ACM is located, the current condition of those materials, and the actions needed to maintain them in a way that minimizes fiber release. It also lays out an operations and maintenance program, including procedures for routine maintenance, repairs, and ongoing worker training. The plan specifies how renovations or demolitions that could disturb ACM will be handled, and it requires periodic reviews and updates. In addition, buildings are subject to periodic surveillance and a reinspection by a certified inspector every three years to ensure the plan remains effective. This requirement focuses on actively managing asbestos to protect occupants, rather than issuing a demolition permit, creating a general safety plan unrelated to asbestos, or following a fire safety plan.