Real IEPA Wake-Up Call
During a routine demolition project, asbestos-lined pipe joints were discovered. Someone-possibly a construction worker or district employee-alerted the Illinois EPA. What followed was a surprise inspection that uncovered six years of missed 6-month asbestos inspections and skipped annual staff training. Fines could have reached up to $10,000 per day, but the inspector recognized the new Director's proactive efforts and chose not to impose penalties.
Don’t Let Compliance Slip Through the Cracks: A Real IEPA Wake-Up Call
When it comes to school facility safety, one overlooked detail can trigger a cascade of consequences. A recent story from a seasoned Facilities Director in Illinois is a powerful reminder of how quickly things can go wrong and how easily they can be prevented.
During a routine demolition project, asbestos-lined pipe joints were discovered. Someone possibly a construction worker or district employee alerted the Illinois EPA. What followed was a surprise inspection that uncovered six years of missed 6-month asbestos inspections and skipped annual staff training. Fines could have reached up to $10,000 per day, but the inspector recognized the new Director’s proactive efforts and chose not to impose penalties.
Why You Can’t Rely on Luck
Leadership transitions, staffing changes, and busy schedules can all contribute to compliance gaps. But when it comes to regulatory oversight, good intentions aren’t enough. That’s why partnering with Allied Inspection Services is more than a convenience it’s a safeguard.
We work in conjunction with your district’s staff to manage every deadline, document every training, and maintain airtight compliance records. Our consistent support helps you avoid costly fines and disruptions while allowing your team to stay focused on what matters most: students.
Allied’s Photo-Documented Partnership Approach We turn reactive compliance into proactive assurance with a comprehensive, year-round strategy:
- Monthly checks: carbon monoxide detectors, emergency & exit lighting, fire extinguishers (including Ansul systems), eyewash stations, emergency showers, door closing & latching, AED batteries & equipment
- Quarterly tests: ejector and sump pump systems -
- Semi-annual drills: boiler isolation valves & main water shut-offs
- Annual inspection: boiler kill-switch every October
- Documentation: ready-to-submit binders, digital logs, and annotated photo reports
Managed Contracted Services
We take the burden off your internal team by coordinating every aspect of your compliance program:
- Tracking of annual staff training
- Tracking of 6-month inspections by licensed IEPA inspectors
- Licensed, certified inspectors complete each task on time
- Quote management and contractor coordination to secure the best pricing
- Your staff stays focused on student-centered learning not compliance headaches
From Vulnerable to Vigilant: Act Today
Don’t wait for a surprise inspection to expose your district’s vulnerabilities. Schedule your no-cost, photo-documented readiness review this August. We’ll equip you with the evidence, expertise, and cost advantages to pass with flying colors and keep your buildings safer all year.
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