Asbestos Inspections

Do asbestos regulations apply to your situation?

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Under Louisiana Environmental Code, Title 33, Chapter 51, an asbestos inspection is required for the following buildings undergoing renovation, gutting, or demolition:

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• Buildings with more than four dwelling units.

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• Public, private, commercial, or industrial buildings, regardless of current or former use, including those being converted to such uses.

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• Any building or structure within a facility controlled by a single owner or operator.

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Failure to conduct an asbestos inspection classifies all demolition debris as asbestos-containing, requiring disposal under strict federal regulations for asbestos materials. Compliance ensures safe management of potential health hazards during construction or demolition activities.

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Is Your Popcorn Ceiling Hiding Asbestos? Get It Tested!

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Textured ceilings, often called “popcorn ceilings,” installed in homes and businesses before the early 1980s may contain asbestos, valued for its strength and soundproofing qualities. Asbestos cannot be detected visually in textured ceilings, so testing is essential to confirm its presence. Disturbing asbestos-containing ceilings can release dangerous fibers that you may inhale. Textured ceilings in homes built after the early 1980s are unlikely to contain asbestos.

 

To determine whether your popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, hire a certified asbestos inspector to collect samples for analysis by an accredited laboratory. Our team will provide a detailed report with recommendations for next steps.

 

Contact us today to schedule a safe and thorough asbestos inspection.

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*We do not provide asbestos abatement, removal, or disposal services.

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Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos website

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