Under AHERA, what action is required regarding schools?

• A. Inspect every year
• B. Reinspect every 3 years to look for ACMs
• C. Reinspect only when ACMs are found
• D. Perform no inspections

Answer: (B)

Under AHERA, schools must actively manage asbestos-containing materials through a formal plan that is kept up to date. The key requirement is a reevaluation of the building every three years, done by a certified inspector, to locate ACMs, assess their condition, and update the asbestos management plan accordingly. This three-year reinspection ensures any changes, damage, or new findings are caught and addressed, keeping occupants safe. While daily or annual checks by school staff are important, they do not replace the formal three-year reinspection required to locate ACMs and reassess conditions. Reinspecting only after ACMs are found would miss deteriorating or hidden ACMs, and doing no inspections would fail to manage the risk.