ASBESTOS

State and Federal Regulations (laws) require inspections for Asbestos

EPA & CDPHE Regulations: It is illegal to improperly disturb Asbestos-containing materials!

Asbestos can be found in almost every common building material: Ceiling and wall plasters, drywall, compounds, and textures; vinyl floor coverings and adhesives/mastics; insulations and pipe wraps; ceiling tiles; roofing products, tars, caulking, glazing, and sealants; siding materials; flooring and wall tiles; mastics, glues, and adhesives; VCT floor tiles; vinyl floor tiles; acoustic ceiling products; “popcorn” ceilings; spray on coatings; stucco; carpeting and padding; wall and attic insulation; sealants and caulks; grouts and fillers; and many, many other materials!

 

Inspections must be completed by a Certified Asbestos Building Inspector

Buildings of ANY age may contain Asbestos

Regardless of the age of the Property or the Materials to be impacted

It does not matter the year of construction or any subsequent renovations or remodels

 

 

Why is Asbestos a hazard?

Asbestos is microscopic bundles of fibers that may become airborne if distributed

Those fibers get into the air and may become inhaled into the lungs; where they may cause significant health problems.

 

• Asbestosis - a lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs.

The latency period (time it takes for a disease to become developed) is 25-40 years.

• Mesothelioma - a Cancer of lung linings and chest or the lining of the abdominal wall.

The latency period for Mesothelioma is often 15-50 years.

Mesothelioma is a form of Cancer with a notably poor prognosis; Mesothelioma life expectancy following diagnosis typically ranges between 8 and 14 months.

• Lung Cancer – can be caused by Asbestos.

Latency period is often 15-30 years.

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Cancer of the Gastrointestinal tract can also be caused by Asbestos.