Overview
Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety (RMEHS) conducts indoor environmental testing as part of ongoing building operations. Testing helps confirm that indoor conditions remain consistent with typical environments.
Results are reviewed in context and over time and are shared here for general awareness. Testing activities may vary based on operational needs and building conditions.
Testing Activities
Note: Results are evaluated in context. A single detection or finding does not by itself indicate a broader issue.
Detailed laboratory reports are linked within the table below for transparency.
Last Updated: May 2026
Testing Summary
| Building | Testing Type | Date | Summary of Results | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | Mold/Fungi Air Sampling | January 12, 2026 | Indoor spore levels well below outdoor control sample; no further action needed. | Report |
| King Hall | Ambient Air (TEM) | January 20, 2026 | Results below EPA clearance criteria; building approved for occupancy. | Report |
| Music | Ambient Air (TEM) | February 24, 2026 | Results below EPA clearance criteria; building approved for occupancy. | Report |
| Career Center | Ambient Air (TEM) | February 24, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
| Salazar Hall | Ambient Air (TEM) | February 24, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
| Biological Sciences | Ambient Air (TEM) | February 24, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
| Health Center | Ambient Air (TEM) | March 6, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
| Fine Arts | Ambient Air (TEM) | March 6, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
| E&T | Ambient Air (TEM) | April 20, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
| Library | Ambient Air (TEM) | April 20, 2026 | No asbestos structures detected on all samples. | Report |
* Testing schedules and locations may change based on operational needs. Some buildings may be included more than once during an academic year to confirm consistency over time.
How to Interpret Results
Asbestos Air Sampling (TEM)
Samples are analyzed using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) under the EPA AHERA method. The EPA clearance standard is 70 structures per square millimeter (s/mm²) — results below this level are not considered a hazard.
- No structures detected — No asbestos fibers were found in the sample. The result is below the instrument's detection limit (<15.723 s/mm²).
- Low-level detection — A small number of fibers were identified in one sample, but the result is still well below the EPA clearance standard of ≤70 s/mm². This does not by itself indicate a hazard or a broader issue.
Mold/Fungi Air Sampling
There is no federal numerical limit for airborne mold. Results are interpreted by comparing indoor samples to an outdoor control sample collected at the same time and location. Many common spore types (such as Cladosporium) occur naturally outdoors and are routinely found indoors at lower levels.
- Indoor levels below outdoor control — Indoor spore counts are lower than the outdoor reference sample. This is consistent with typical indoor air quality conditions; no further action is needed.
- Typical environmental conditions — Results are consistent with normal indoor and outdoor background levels.
All results are reviewed in the context of building conditions, sampling methods, and typical background levels. A single sample result does not by itself indicate a broader problem.
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Contact
Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety (RMEHS)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-343-3531