AHERA uses the acronym ACM to refer to what?

• A. Asbestos-Containing Material
• B. Aluminum Composite Material
• C. Asbestos-Cement Mixture
• D. Acrylonitrile Copolymer Matt

Answer: (A)

ACM stands for Asbestos-Containing Material. In AHERA, this term is used to describe any building material that contains asbestos fibers and could release them if disturbed. The idea is to identify materials in schools that may pose an exposure risk so they can be managed or removed safely. Examples include asbestos-containing floor tiles, pipe insulation, sprayed-on insulation, and some cement products. The other options describe materials that are not what AHERA uses the acronym ACM to refer to.