K-12 & Higher Education Industrial Hygiene Testing
Accredited asbestos, mold, lead, indoor air quality and Legionella testing for school districts, universities and educational facilities — supporting AHERA asbestos management plans and safe reoccupancy timelines. Analyzed in-house at our Houston lab, with 1-day rush, same-day log-in, and kits shipped anywhere in the U.S.
Built for AHERA Timelines
Bulk survey and periodic re-inspection PLM analysis, sized around the school calendar and the 3-year AHERA cycle.
In-House, One Lab
Asbestos, mold, lead, IAQ and Legionella all analyzed under one roof with one chain of custody.
1-Day Rush
Same-day log-in before 2 PM CST and rush to 1 business day when a summer renovation window is closing.
Testing Built Around the School Calendar
Every school district and university carries a standing regulatory obligation most other property types don't: an AHERA asbestos management plan for every pre-1988 building, with mandatory six-month surveillance and a full re-inspection every three years. Layer on top of that classroom IAQ complaints, summer renovation windows, and water systems that sit idle over breaks, and testing on a school campus has a rhythm all its own — one we build our turnaround and account structure around.
We analyze the bulk samples your AHERA-accredited inspector collects, run the mold and IAQ testing behind a classroom complaint, and turn around final clearance results before the summer window closes and students return. See our asbestos testing and mold testing pages for the full method detail.
- AHERA bulk sample surveys and periodic re-inspection analysis (PLM)
- Final air clearance after summer abatement projects (NIOSH 7400 PCM)
- Classroom and portable-building mold and IAQ investigations
- Pre-1978 lead-based paint and dust-wipe testing for renovation projects
- Legionella testing for dormitories, athletic facilities and low-use plumbing
- Standing-account pricing for districts and campuses with recurring volume
Laboratory Testing for School Districts & Universities
Six analyses cover the vast majority of educational facility testing — all run in-house at our Houston lab.
Asbestos Testing
AHERA-consistent bulk sample surveys and periodic surveillance for school asbestos management plans.
View Service →Asbestos Clearance Testing
Final air clearance after summer abatement projects, before students and staff return.
View Service →Mold Testing
Classroom, portable building and HVAC mold investigations from IAQ complaints or water intrusion.
View Service →Indoor Air Quality Testing
CO2, particulate and VOC screening for classroom air quality complaints.
View Service →Lead Testing
Lead-based paint and dust-wipe testing for pre-1978 school buildings and renovation projects.
View Service →Legionella Testing
Water testing for dormitories, athletic facilities and buildings with low-use plumbing over school breaks.
View Service →Testing by Facility Type & Timing
The priority testing shifts with the calendar and the building type. We match the sampling plan to the project.
| Scenario | Typical Trigger | Priority Testing | Lab Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer abatement projects | Pre-1980s building renovation during break | Pre-work survey; post-work clearance | PLM · NIOSH 7400 PCM |
| AHERA 3-year re-inspection | Mandatory periodic surveillance | Asbestos management plan update | PLM bulk sampling |
| Classroom IAQ complaints | Stuffy air, odor, health complaints | CO2, particulate, mold, VOC screening | Direct-read · spore trap |
| Portable building assessment | Aging portables, HVAC issues | Mold and moisture-related testing | Spore trap / tape lift |
| Dormitory & athletic facility water | Extended break, low water use | Legionella | Culture (ISO 11731) |
| Pre-1978 renovation / demolition | Older building disturbed | Lead paint/dust-wipe; asbestos survey | AAS/ICP · PLM |
A Note on AHERA Responsibility
AGT Labs analyzes the bulk samples your AHERA-accredited building inspector collects — we do not perform the physical inspection or manage your district's asbestos management plan. That split of responsibilities is exactly how AHERA is structured, and it keeps the analytical result independent of the inspection.
Compliance & Clearance Criteria
The regulatory thresholds and pass/fail criteria we test against for education facility work.
| Analyte / Program | Requirement / Criterion | Reference | Lab Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos management plan | Bulk sampling >1% asbestos = regulated ACM; 3-year re-inspection cycle | AHERA (40 CFR 763) | PLM (EPA 600/M4-82-020) |
| Asbestos final air clearance | <0.01 f/cc (aggressive clearance) | NESHAP / AHERA-consistent practice | NIOSH 7400 PCM |
| Lead-based paint (pre-1978) | Floor 10 µg/ft² · Sill 100 µg/ft² clearance | EPA / HUD clearance levels | AAS / ICP-AES |
| Mold (classroom / portable) | Indoor counts/types consistent with or below outdoor comparison | ACAC / IICRC S520 practice | ASTM D7391 spore trap microscopy |
| Legionella (dorm / athletic water) | Site-specific action levels | CDC / ASHRAE 188 practice | Culture (ISO 11731) |
Compliance criteria vary by state education agency and district policy — confirm the applicable standard for your facility before sampling, and we'll build the plan around it.
Turnaround Times & Sample Kits
Summer renovation windows and holiday breaks are short. Rush options and what ships to your campus.
Program & Kit Support
- Pre-labeled sampling media (PLM/PCM cassettes, spore trap cassettes, MCE/PVC filters)
- Chain of Custody form, pre-filled with your district or campus info
- Kits ship to any campus in the U.S. with a prepaid return label
- Courier pickup across the Houston / Gulf Coast area for local clients
- Standing-account setup for districts and campuses with recurring, multi-building volume
- Calibrated pump loaner program for qualifying accounts
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Who Relies on AGT for Education Facility IH Testing
K-12 School Districts
AHERA management plan surveys and re-inspections, plus classroom IAQ and mold investigations.
Colleges & Universities
Dormitory Legionella testing, campus-wide asbestos surveys and renovation project clearance.
Private & Charter Schools
The same AHERA-consistent surveys and clearance testing, sized for a single-campus operation.
School Facilities & Maintenance Directors
A standing lab relationship for recurring surveillance, IAQ complaints and renovation projects.
Environmental Consultants Serving Schools
Third-party analytical support for AHERA-accredited inspectors and district consultants.
General Contractors on School Renovation Projects
Pre-work surveys and post-work clearance coordinated around the academic calendar.
Education Facility Testing — Frequently Asked Questions
What testing do schools and universities need for AHERA compliance?
Do you provide asbestos surveys for school management plans?
Can you do summer abatement clearance testing on a school schedule?
How fast can we get results during a limited renovation window?
Do you test for mold in classrooms and portable buildings?
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AIHA-LAP accredited · AHERA-consistent asbestos surveys · mold, lead & IAQ testing · Legionella testing · 1-day rush · kits shipped nationwide · standing-account pricing.