Under Texas regulations, can an abatement contractor monitor clearance air for the building owner?

The correct answer is based on the regulations established in Texas concerning asbestos abatement procedures. An abatement contractor can indeed monitor clearance air for the building owner, but this is only permissible under specific conditions.

These conditions typically involve ensuring that the contractor is not in any way compromised by conflicts of interest, meaning they should be unbiased in the assessment of air quality after the completion of abatement activities. Monitoring should be conducted in an impartial manner to ensure the integrity of the results. This may include having independent oversight or specific requirements for the monitoring process that ensure the results are credible and objective.

Therefore, while there is a pathway for an abatement contractor to monitor clearance air, it must be done in a way that complies with regulatory standards and maintains the integrity of the air quality assessment.