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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing
Agency 15. Virginia Board For Asbestos, Lead, And Home Inspectors
Chapter 21. Asbestos Licensing Regulations
1/11/2026

18VAC15-21-160. Qualifications for asbestos analytical laboratory analysis type.

A. In addition to the requirements of 18VAC15-21-150, each applicant for an asbestos analytical laboratory license must submit evidence of meeting the standards to perform PLM, PCM, or TEM analysis.

1. For PLM analysis, one of the following:

a. Current NVLAP accreditation demonstrated by submittal of a copy of the most recent Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation;

b. The asbestos analytical laboratory is currently rated "proficient" in the BAPAT Program; or

c. The asbestos analytical laboratory is currently accredited under the IHLAP.

2. For PCM analysis, each analyst must have completed the NIOSH 582 or NIOSH 582 Equivalency course. In addition, at least one of the following must be satisfied:

a. At fixed laboratory sites, one of the following qualifications must be met:

(1) The asbestos analytical laboratory is currently accredited under the IHLAP;

(2) The asbestos analytical laboratory is currently rated "proficient" in the IHPAT Program; or

(3) Each analyst is listed in the AAR and has a performance rating of "acceptable" for the most recent AAT round.

b. For onsite analysis, one of the following qualifications must be met:

(1) The asbestos analytical laboratory is currently rated "proficient" in the IHPAT Program;

(2) The asbestos analytical laboratory is currently accredited under the IHLAP; or

(3) Each analyst is listed in the AAR and has a performance rating of "acceptable" for the most recent AAT round.

3. For TEM analysis, a current accreditation by NVLAP to analyze asbestos airborne fibers using TEM as demonstrated by submitting a copy of the NVLAP Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation.

B. The applicant must name a responsible individual for the asbestos analytical laboratory.

C. Any branch office of an asbestos analytical laboratory must complete a branch office application from the board. Each branch office will name a resident responsible individual at each branch office.

D. The branch office application must provide the information contained in subsection A of this section for the applicable branch office.

E. Any training and quality control documentation required to be maintained pursuant to this section must be provided to the board upon request.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.

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