Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which is found in various building components and miscellaneous materials and when that concentration is at or above 1% asbestos, the material is considered an Asbestos-Containing-Material (ACM). The presence of asbestos would normally be associated with heating insulation, sound proofing, fire protection, or other high-temperature applications and as a strengthening additive to structural materials. Prior to 1980, the use of ACM was prevalent in the construction industry, automotive design, electrical applications and high-temperature applications where conventional materials were too costly, heavy or burdensome. Due to the age of the University infrastructure, it is probable that many buildings contain some asbestos within the construction materials. That material would commonly be found in/on walls, floors, ceilings, wiring, doors, piping and mechanical rooms. While not hazardous if left undisturbed, any activity which disturbs ACM could result in the release of asbestos fibers into the air. Asbestos, similar to any chemical substance, has an exposure threshold (i.e. “permissible exposure limit” [PEL]). For asbestos that level is measured at 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air as an eight (8)-hour time-weighted average (TWA), or 1.0 f/cc as averaged over a sampling period of thirty (30) minutes. Such measurements must be taken by a certified technician or industrial hygienist pursuant to a specific EPA laboratory method.