We all know that school buildings and asbestos don’t mix. In order to protect students and school employees from asbestos exposure, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has distinct regulatory requirements for public and non-profit private schools. If asbestos is found, schools must do their part to control fiber release from asbestos-containing building materials, such as Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT). This can be done by encapsulation, encasement or removal—also known as … [Read more...]