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Improve Potable Water Distribution System Project No. 528A4-16-205 Construction Documents VA Medical Center, Batavia, NY 01-10-2025

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SECTION 02 82 11

TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

1.1.4 TASKS

1.1.5 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

1.4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

1.5.2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.4 STATE REQUIREMENTS

1.5.5 STANDARDS

1.5.6 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

1.5.7 NOTICES

1.5.8 PERMITS/LICENSES

1.5.9 VA RESPONSIBILITIES

1.5.10 SITE SECURITY

1.5.11 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS

1.5.12 PRE-ABATEMENT MEETING

1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION

1.6.1 PERSONNEL

1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

1.8 WORKER PROTECTION

1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT PERSONNEL

1.8.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

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1.8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1.8.4 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE

1.8.5 PERSONAL DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE

1.8.6 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS

1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES

1.9.1 DESCRIPTION

1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF AND WEDF

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

2.1.3 DESIGN AND LAYOUT

2.1.4 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

2.1.5 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL

2.1.6 MONITORING

2.1.7 TESTING THE SYSTEM

2.1.8 DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE SYSTEM

2.1.9 USE OF SYSTEM DURING ABATEMENT OPERATIONS

2.1.10 DISMANTLING THE SYSTEM

2.2 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.1 GENERAL

2.2.2 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.3 FIRESTOPPING

2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING

2.3.1 GENERAL

2.3.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE PROJECT MONITOR

2.3.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY CONTRACTOR’S COMPETENT

PERSON

2.4 OPERATIONS WORK PLAN

2.5 SUBMITTALS

2.5.1 PRE-START MEETING SUBMITTALS

2.5.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT

2.5.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PRE-ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES

3.1.1 PRE-ABATEMENT MEETING

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3.1.2 PRE-ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS AND PREPARATIONS

3.1.3 PRE-ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS

3.2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

3.3 AIR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

3.3.1 LABORATORY TESTING OF SAMPLES

3.4 ABATEMENT CLOSEOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

3.4.1 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK

3.4.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY CONTRACTOR

3.4.3 WORK SHIFTS

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SECTION 02 82 11

TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Drawings, general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditions and other Division 01 specifications, shall apply to the work of this section. The contract documents show the work to be done under the contract and related requirements and conditions impacting the project. Related requirements and conditions include applicable codes and regulations, notices and permits, existing site conditions and restrictions on use of the site, requirements for partial owner occupancy during the work, coordination with other work and the phasing of the work.

In the event the Asbestos Abatement Contractor discovers a conflict in the contract documents and/or requirements or codes, the conflict must be brought to the immediate attention of the COR for resolution. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap in the requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Any actions taken by the Contractor without obtaining guidance from the COR shall become the sole risk and responsibility of the

Asbestos Abatement Contractor. All costs incurred due to such action are also the responsibility of the Asbestos Abatement Contractor.

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK (SCOPE OF WORK FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL)

A. Below is a brief description of the estimated quantities of asbestos containing materials to be abated. These quantities are for informational purposes only and are based on the best information available at the time of the specification preparation. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as the actual quantities to be abated. Nothing in this section may be interpreted as limiting the extent of work otherwise required by this contract and related documents.

• The contractor shall remove all Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) as identified on the contract drawings. The contractor shall refer to ALL drawings to identify ACM to be removed and not just on schedule provided.

• Above and beyond the drawings, the contractor shall refer to the

Amendment provided with this project for additional ACM removal requirements for the installation of the bottle fillers.

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• Above and beyond the drawings, the contractor shall refer to the

Amendment provided ACM material to be removed for the 3 Bay Sink.

• Refer to SOW and Drawings for Total Amounts

B. Removal, clean-up and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and asbestos/waste contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area.

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

B. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

C. Division 22, PLUMBING.

1.1.4 TASKS

The work tasks are summarized briefly as follows:

A. Pre-abatement activities including pre-abatement meeting(s), inspection(s), notifications, permits, submittal approvals, regulated area preparations, emergency procedures arrangements, and standard operating procedures for asbestos abatement work.

B. Abatement activities including removal, encapsulation, clean-up and disposal of ACM waste, recordkeeping, security, monitoring, and inspections.

C. Cleaning and decontamination activities including final visual inspection, air monitoring and certification of decontamination.

1.1.5 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor and Contractor's personnel shall cooperate fully with the

VA representative/consultant to facilitate efficient use of buildings and areas within buildings. The Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the VA specifications, drawings, phasing plan and in compliance with any/all applicable Federal, identified State and Local regulations and requirements.

B. The Contractor shall use the existing facilities in the building strictly within the limits indicated in contract documents as well as the approved pre-abatement work plan. Asbestos abatement drawings of partially occupied buildings will show the limits of regulated areas; the placement of decontamination facilities; the temporary location of bagged waste ACM;

the path of transport to outside the building; and the temporary waste storage area for each building/regulated area. Any variation from the arrangements shown on drawings shall be secured in writing from the VA representative through the pre-abatement plan of action.

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1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

The quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent of work included in this section are estimated which are limited by the physical constraints imposed by occupancy of the buildings.

Accordingly, minor variations (+/- 5%) in quantities of ACM within the regulated area are considered as having no impact on contract price and time requirements of this contract. Where additional work is required beyond the above variation, the contractor shall provide unit prices for newly discovered materials and those prices shall be used for additional work required under the contractor. Unit prices are to be provided before the commencement of the work.

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

If the COR; their field representative; or the VPIH/CIH presents a written

Stop Asbestos Removal Order, the Contractor/Personnel shall immediately stop all asbestos removal and maintain HEPA filtered air flow and adequately wet any exposed ACM. The Contractor shall not resume any asbestos removal activity until authorized to do so by the VA. A stop asbestos removal order may be issued at any time the VA determines abatement conditions/activities are not within specification requirements.

Work stoppage will continue until conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the VA. Standby time and costs for corrective actions will be borne by the Contractor, including the industrial hygienist's time. The occurrence of any of the following events shall be reported immediately by the Contractor’s competent person in writing to the VA representative and shall require the Contractor to immediately stop asbestos removal/disturbance activities and initiate fiber reduction activities:

A. =/> 0.01 f/cc outside a regulated area or >0.05 f/cc inside a regulated area;

B. breach/break in regulated area barrier(s);

C. less than –0.02” WCG pressure in the regulated area;

D. serious injury/death at the site;

E. fire/safety emergency at the site;

F. respiratory protection system failure;

G. power failure or loss of wetting agent; or

H. any visible emissions observed outside the regulated area.

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1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

Terminology and definitions inherent with asbestos abatement projects can be found in the definitions section 40 CFR Part 763, 29 CFR 1926.1101 and

12 NYCRR 56 definitions.

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

Authorized person - Any person authorized by the VA, the Contractor, or government agency and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas.

Authorized visitor - Any person approved by the VA; the contractor; or any government agency having jurisdiction over the regulated area.

Building/facility owner’s Authorized Representative. A licensed asbestos contractor firm contractually responsible for execution of any building owner’s responsibility, as required by this Part, during any phase of an asbestos project at the building owner’s building/structure.

Contractor’s Competent person - In addition to the definition in 29 CFR

1926.32(f), one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f); in addition, for Class

I and II work who is specially trained in a training course which meets the criteria of EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for supervisor.

Firestopping - Material used to close the open parts of a structure in order to prevent a fire from spreading.

Project Monitor - Person hired by the VA who meets the definition requirements of OSHA as a "Competent Person" at 29 CFR 1926.1101 (b); has completed EPA/NYSDOL approved courses for air sampling technician and project monitor; has formal training in respiratory protection and waste disposal; and has a minimum of four projects of similar complexity with this project of which at least three projects serving as the project monitor.

Operations Work Plan - Asbestos work procedures required to be submitted by the contractor before work begins.

VA Authorized Representative. A licensed asbestos contractor firm contractually responsible for execution of any VA’s responsibility during any phase of an asbestos project in a VA structure/building.

VA COR - The VA official responsible for on-going project work.

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1.4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

The following acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in contract/specification documents are defined to mean the associated names.

Names and addresses may be subject to change.

A. VA Department of Veterans Affairs

810 Vermont Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20420

B. AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association

2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250

Fairfax, VA 22031

703-849-8888

C. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

212-354-3300

D. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-299-5400

E. CFR Code of Federal Regulations

Government Printing Office

Washington, DC 20420

F. CGA Compressed Gas Association

1235 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

703-979-0900

G. CS Commercial Standard of the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST)

U. S. Department of Commerce

Government Printing Office

Washington, DC 20420

H. EPA Environmental Protection Agency

401 M St., SW

Washington, DC 20460

202-382-3949

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I. MIL-STD Military Standards/Standardization Division

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

Washington, DC 20420

J. MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration

Respiratory Protection Division

Ballston Tower #3

Department of Labor

Arlington, VA 22203

703-235-1452

K. NIST National Institute for Standards and Technology

U. S. Department of Commerce

Gaithersburg, MD 20234

301-921-1000

L. NEC National Electrical Code (by NFPA)

M. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

2101 L Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20037

N. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

P.O. Box 9101

Quincy, MA 02269-9101

800-344-3555

O. NIOSH National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health

4676 Columbia Parkway

Cincinnati, OH 45226

513-533-8236

P. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Department of Labor

Government Printing Office

Washington, DC 20402

Q. UL Underwriters Laboratory

333 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

312-272-8800

R. USA United States Army

Army Chemical Corps

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Department of Defense

Washington, DC 20420

S. New York State Department of Labor

1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

A. All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, identified State, and local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement, and any other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement. All applicable codes, regulations and standards are adopted into this specification and will have the same force and effect as this specification.

B. The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists, the most stringent requirement(s) shall be utilized.

1.5.2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The Asbestos Abatement Contractor (Contractor) shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, identified State and Local regulations related to any and all aspects of the abatement project. The Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining training, accreditations, medical exams, medical records, personal protective equipment as required by applicable Federal, identified State and Local regulations. The Contractor shall hold the VA and VA Authorized Representatives harmless for any Contractor’s failure to comply with any applicable work, packaging, transporting, disposal, safety, health, or environmental requirement on the part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors. The Contractor will incur all costs of the Contractor’s Competent Person, including all sampling/analytical costs to assure compliance with OSHA requirements. In addition, any costs

(labor, materials, and air sampling labor and analysis) after a failed final clearance will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

Federal requirements which govern asbestos abatement include, but are not limited to, the following regulations.

A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. Title 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Construction Standard for Asbestos

2. Title 29 CFR 1910.132 - Personal Protective Equipment

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3. Title 29 CFR 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection

4. Title 29 CFR 1926 - Construction Industry Standards

5. Title 29 CFR 1910.20 - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records

6. Title 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication

7. Title 29 CFR 1910.151 - Medical and First Aid

B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

1. 40 CFR 61 Subpart A and M (Revised Subpart B) - National Emission

Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Asbestos.

2. 40 CFR 763.80 - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

C. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Title 49 CFR 100 - 185 - Transportation

1.5.4 STATE REQUIREMENTS

State requirements that apply in part or in whole to asbestos, include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. 6 New York Code of Rules & Regulations Part 364 Waste Transporter Permits B. 6 NYCRR Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facilities

C. 12 NYCRR Part 56, Asbestos

1.5.5 STANDARDS

A. Standards which govern asbestos abatement activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z9.2-79 - Fundamentals

Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems Z88.2 -

Practices for Respiratory Protection.

2. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 586-90 - UL Standard for Safety of HEPA

Filter Units, 7th Edition.

B. Standards which govern encapsulation work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

C. Standards which govern the fire and safety concerns in abatement work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 241 - Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations.

2. NFPA 701 - Standard Methods for Fire Tests for Flame Resistant Textiles and Film.

3. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code

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1.5.6 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

EPA guidance documents which discuss asbestos abatement work activities are listed below. These documents are made part of this section by reference. EPA publications can be ordered from (800) 424-9065.

A. Guidance for Controlling ACM in Buildings (Purple Book) EPA 560/5-85-024

B. Asbestos Waste Management Guidance EPA 530-SW-85-007

C. A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry EPA-

560-OPTS-86-001

D. Guide to Managing Asbestos in Place (Green Book) TS 799 20T July 1990

1.5.7 NOTICES

A. Send written notification as required by the EPA prior to beginning any work on ACM.

B. Provide notification of asbestos work to VA COR prior to any work commencing.

C. Copies of notifications shall be submitted to the VA for the facility's records concurrently with notification to the EPA and Building occupants.

1.5.8 PERMITS/LICENSES

A. The contractor shall apply for and have all required permits and licenses to perform asbestos abatement work as required by Federal and State regulations.

1.5.9 VA RESPONSIBILITIES

Prior to commencement of work:

A. Notify occupants adjacent to regulated areas of project dates and requirements for relocation, if needed. Arrangements must be made prior to starting work for relocation of desks, files, equipment and personal possessions to avoid unauthorized access into the regulated area.

B. The VA’s Authorized Representative shall have three (3) years of project monitoring and air sampling experience for asbestos abatement projects;

was project monitor for three (3) asbestos abatement projects which are similar in size and complexity as this project; has completed the

EPA/NYSDOL training requirements/accreditation and refreshers for Air

Sampling Technician and Project Monitor; and has appropriate medical/respiratory protection records/documentation.

C. Ensure that the VA’s Authorized Representative provides results of background air sampling to the Contractor that includes location of samples, person who collected the samples, equipment utilized and method of analysis. During abatement, VA’s Authorized Representative will submit

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1.5.10 SITE SECURITY

A. Regulated area access is to be restricted to authorized, trained/accredited and protected personnel. This may include Contractor employees, employees of Subcontractors, VA employees and representatives, and any other designated individuals.

B. Entry into the regulated area by unauthorized individuals shall be reported immediately to the Contractor’s Competent Person by anyone observing the entry. The Contractor’s Competent Person shall immediately notify the VA COR.

C. A sign-in sheet shall be maintained in the clean room of the decontamination unit. Anyone who enters the regulated area must record their name, affiliation, date, time in, and time out for each entry.

D. Access to the regulated area shall be through a single decontamination unit. All other access (doors, windows, hallways, etc.) shall be sealed or locked to prevent entry to or exit from the regulated area. The only exceptions for this requirement are the waste/equipment load-out area during the removal of containerized asbestos waste from the regulated area, and emergency exits. Emergency exits shall not be locked from the inside, however, they shall be sealed with poly sheeting and taped until needed.

E. The Contractor's Competent Person shall control site security during abatement operations and in the off-shift. The entrance shall be secured against and/or locked to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering.

F. The Contractor will have the VA's assistance enforcement of restricted access to the regulated area.

1.5.11 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS

A. An Emergency Action Plan shall be developed prior to commencing abatement activities and shall be agreed to by the Contractor and the VA. The Plan shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 (a) ;(b).

B. Emergency procedures shall be in written form and prominently posted in the clean room and equipment room of the decontamination unit. Prior to entering the regulated area everyone must read and sign these procedures to acknowledge understanding of the regulated area layout, location of emergency exits and emergency procedures.

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C. Emergency planning shall include written procedures on how to notify police, fire, and emergency medical personnel in an emergency; layout of regulated area showing access and barriers that may affect response capabilities.

D. Emergency planning shall include written procedures to address fire, explosion, hazardous atmospheres, electrical hazards, slips/trips and falls, confined spaces, and heat stress illness hazards as applicable.

E. All Contractor employees must be trained in emergency procedures to include evacuation procedures in the event of workplace emergencies.

1. For non life-threatening situations - employees injured or otherwise incapacitated shall decontaminate following normal procedures with assistance from fellow workers, if necessary, before exiting the regulated area to obtain proper medical treatment.

2. For life-threatening injury or illness, worker shall be decontaminated after measures to stabilize the injured worker, remove them from the regulated area, and secure proper medical treatment.

F. Telephone numbers of any/all emergency response personnel shall be prominently posted in the clean room, along with the location of the nearest telephone.

G. The Contractor shall provide verification of first aid/CPR training for personnel responsible for providing first aid/CPR. OSHA requires medical assistance within 3-4 minutes of a life-threatening injury/illness.

Bloodborne Pathogen training shall also be verified for those personnel required to provide first aid/CPR.

H. The Emergency Action Plan shall provide for a Contingency Plan in the event that an incident occurs that may require the modification of the standard operating procedures during abatement. Such incidents include, but are not limited to, fire; accident; power failure; negative pressure failure; and supplied air system failure. The Contractor shall detail procedures to be followed in the event of an incident assuring that asbestos abatement work is stopped and wetting is continued until correction of the problem.

1.5.12 PRE-ABATEMENT MEETING

The Contractor and Contractor’s Competent Person shall meet with the VA

Certified Industrial Hygienist to discuss and determine procedures to be used during the project as well as submittals that will be required prior to starting work.

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1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION

The following are the minimum administrative and supervisory personnel necessary for coordination of the work.

1.6.1 PERSONNEL

A. Contractor’s Competent Person(s) is responsible for compliance with these specifications and all other applicable requirements.

• The prime contractor’s competent person shall have the 40-hour

Asbestos Abatement Supervisor training as stated in the 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS specifications, completed in the past 3-years. The prime contractor competent person shall supervise the sub-contractors and report to the VA COR.

• The foreman for the abatement company (sub-contractor) shall have a

40-hour Asbestos Abatement Supervisor training completed in the past

3-years.

B. Non-supervisory personnel shall consist of an adequate number of qualified personnel to meet the schedule requirements of the project.

C. Minimum qualifications for Contractor and Contractor personnel are:

1. The Contractor has conducted within the last three (3) years, three (3) projects of similar complexity and dollar value as this project; has not been cited and penalized for serious violations of asbestos regulations in the past three (3) years; has adequate liability/occurrence insurance for asbestos work; is licensed in applicable states; has adequate and qualified personnel available to complete the work; has comprehensive standard operating procedures for asbestos work; has adequate materials, equipment and supplies to perform the work.

2. The Contractor's Competent Person has four (4) years of abatement experience of which two (2) years were as a Project Supervisor; meets the OSHA definition of a Competent Person; has been the Project

Supervisor on two (2) projects of similar size and complexity as this project; has completed EPA/NYSDOL training requirements/accreditation(s) and refreshers for Contractor/Supervisor;

and has all required OSHA documentation related to medical and respiratory protection.

3. The Abatement Personnel shall have completed the EPA/NYSDOL training requirements/accreditation(s) and refreshers for worker course; have

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1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

The Contractor shall develop and implement a Respiratory Protection

Program (RPP) which is in compliance with the most current OSHA requirements found at 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 29 CFR 1910.134. ANSI Standard

Z88.2-1992 provides excellent guidance for developing a respiratory protection program. All respirators used must be NIOSH approved for asbestos abatement activities. The written respiratory protection shall, at a minimum, contain the requirements found at 29 CFR 1910.134 (c) (1) (i

- ix) - Respiratory Protection Program.

1.8 WORKER PROTECTION

1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT PERSONNEL

Prior to beginning any abatement activity, all personnel shall be trained in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101(k) (9) and EPA/NYSDOL requirements for asbestos abatement. Training shall have been conducted by a third party, EPA/NYS approved trainer.

1.8.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Medical examinations meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 (m) shall be provided for all personnel working in the regulated area, regardless of exposure levels. A current physician's written opinion as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 (m) (4) shall be provided for each person.

1.8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Provide whole body clothing, head coverings, gloves and foot coverings and any other personal protective equipment as determined by conducting the hazard assessment required by OSHA at 29 CFR 1910.132(d). The Contractor’s

Competent Person shall ensure the integrity of personal protective equipment worn for the duration of the project.

1.8.4 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE

The Contractor’s Competent Person shall ensure that each time workers enter the regulated area, they comply with the requirements in 12 NYCRR

Part 56-8.3(a).

1.8.5 PERSONAL DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE

The Contractor’s Competent Person shall require all personnel to adhere to the requirements in 12 NYCRR Part 56-8.3(a) (2).

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1.8.6 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor’s Competent Person shall meet all requirements of 29 CFR

1926.1101 (o) and assure that all requirements for regulated areas at 29

CFR 1926.1101 (e) are met. All personnel in the regulated area shall not be allowed to eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, apply cosmetics, or in any way interfere with the fit of their respirator.

1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES

1.9.1 DESCRIPTION

Each regulated area will have a with personnel (PDF) and waste/equipment decontamination facilities (WEDF) or a combination PEF/WEDF facility.

Ensure that the PDF are the only means of ingress and egress to the regulated area and that all equipment, bagged waste, and other material exit the regulated area only through the WEDF.

1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All personnel entering or exiting a regulated area must go through the PDF and shall follow the requirements of 12 NYCRR Part 56-8.3(a) (2). All waste, equipment and contaminated materials must exit the regulated area through the WEDF and be decontaminated in accordance with 12 NYCRR Part

56-8.9. The PDF/WEDF will be constructed in accordance with the requirements of 12 NYCRR Part 56-7.5. If the building adjacent area is occupied, construct a solid barrier on the occupied side(s) to protect the sheeting and reduce potential for non-authorized personnel entering the regulated area. All decontamination construction materials will be of

Class A rated.

1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF AND WEDF

The Contractor's Competent Person shall work with the COR to ensure temporary utilities are available for use in the restricted area. Backflow prevention must be provided at the point of connection to the VA water system. Water supply must be of adequate pressure and meet requirements of

29 CFR 1910.141(b). All electrical devices in the restricted area will be attached to a ground fault circuit interruption (GFCI). A sub-panel should provide temporary power.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall provide and maintain a sufficient quantity of materials and equipment to assure continuous and efficient work throughout the duration of the project. Work shall not

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Contractor’s Competent Person has submitted verification to the VA's representative.

A. All materials shall be delivered in their original package, container or bundle bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name (where applicable).

B. Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces and under cover sufficient enough to prevent damage or contamination. Flammable materials cannot be stored inside buildings.

Replacement materials shall be stored outside of the regulated area until abatement is completed.

C. The Contractor shall not block or hinder use of buildings by patients, staff, and visitors to the VA in partially occupied buildings by placing materials/equipment in any unauthorized place.

D. The contractor’s Competent Person shall inspect for damaged, deteriorating or previously used materials. Such materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the worksite and disposed of properly.

E. Polyethylene sheeting in the regulated area and PDF/WEDF shall be a minimum of 6-mils. And fire retardant.

F. The method of attaching polyethylene sheeting shall be agreed upon in advance by the Contractor and the VA and selected to minimize damage to equipment and surfaces. Method of attachment may include any combination of moisture resistant duct tape, furring strips, spray glue, staples, nails, screws, lumber and plywood for enclosures or other effective procedures capable of sealing polyethylene to dissimilar finished or unfinished surfaces under both wet and dry conditions.

G. Installation and plumbing hardware, showers, hoses, drain pans, sump pumps and waste water filtration system shall be provided by the Contractor.

H. An adequate number of HEPA vacuums, scrapers, sprayers, nylon brushes, brooms, disposable mops, rags, sponges, staple guns, shovels, ladders and scaffolding of suitable height and length as well as meeting OSHA requirements, fall protection devices, water hose to reach all areas in the regulated area, airless spray equipment, and any other tools, materials or equipment required to conduct the abatement project. All electrically operated hand tools, equipment, electric cords shall be connected to GFCI protection.

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I. Special protection for objects in the regulated area shall be detailed

(e.g., plywood over carpeting or hardwood floors to prevent damage from scaffolds, water and falling material).

J. Disposal bags – 2 layers of 6 mil, for asbestos waste shall be pre-printed with labels, markings and address as required by OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.

K. The VA shall be provided a copy of the chemical inventory for all hazardous chemicals under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be maintained in the work area.

Chlorinated compounds shall not be used with any spray adhesive or other product. The contractor shall ensure appropriate encapsulant(s) is provided.

L. OSHA DANGER demarcation signs, as many and as required by OSHA 29 CFR

1926.1101(k) (7) shall be provided and placed by the Contractor’s

Competent Person. All other posters and notices required by Federal and

State regulations shall be posted in the Clean Room.

M. Adequate and appropriate PPE for the project and number of personnel/shifts shall be provided. All personal protective equipment issued must be based on a hazard assessment conducted under 29 CFR

1910.132(d).

2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall maintain a negative air pressure, relative to areas outside of the enclosure in accordance with 12 NYCCR Part 56-7.8.

2.1.3 DESIGN AND LAYOUT

Before start of work submit the design and layout of the regulated area, PDF/WEDF, and the negative air machines. The submittal shall indicate the number of, location of and size of negative air machines. The point(s) of exhaust, air flow within the regulated area, anticipated negative pressure differential, and supporting calculations as well as the method of supplying power to the units and designation/location of the panels shall be submitted`.

2.1.4 NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES (HEPA UNITS)

When required for compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101, the negative air machine must comply with the following:

A. Negative Air Machine Cabinet: The cabinet shall be constructed of steel or other durable material capable of withstanding potential damage from rough handling and transportation. The width of the cabinet shall be less than

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30" in order to fit in standard doorways. The cabinet must be factory sealed to prevent asbestos fibers from being released during use, transport, or maintenance. Any access to and replacement of filters shall be from the inlet end. The unit must be on casters or wheels.

B. Negative Air Machine Fan: The rating capacity of the fan must indicate the

CFM under actual operating conditions. Manufacturer's typically use "free-air" (no resistance) conditions when rating fans. The fan must be a centrifugal type fan.

C. Negative Air Machine Final Filter: The final filter shall be a HEPA filter. The filter media must be completely sealed on all edges within a structurally rigid frame. The filter shall align with a continuous flexible gasket material in the negative air machine housing to form an air tight seal. Each HEPA filter shall be certified by the manufacturer to have an efficiency of not less than 99.97% when challenged with 0.3 µm dioctylphthalate (DOP) particles. Testing shall have been done in accordance with Military Standard MIL-STD-282 and Army Instruction Manual

136-300-175A. Each filter must bear a UL586 label to indicate ability to perform under specified conditions. Each filter shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer, serial number, air flow rating, efficiency and resistance, and the direction of test air flow.

D. Negative Air Machine Pre-filters: The pre-filters, which protect the final

HEPA filter by removing larger particles, are required to prolong the operating life of the HEPA filter. Two stages of pre-filtration are required. A first stage pre-filter shall be a low efficiency type for particles 10 µm or larger. A second stage pre-filter shall have a medium efficiency effective for particles down to 5 µm or larger. Pre-filters shall be installed either on or in the intake opening and the second stage filter must be held in place with a special housing or clamps.

E. Negative Air Machine Instrumentation: Each unit must be equipped with a gauge to measure the pressure drop across the filters and to indicate when filters have become loaded and need to be changed. A table indicating the cfm for various pressure readings on the gauge shall be affixed near the gauge for reference or the reading shall indicate at what point the filters shall be changed, noting cfm delivery. The unit must have an elapsed time meter to show total hours of operation.

F. Negative Air Machine Safety and Warning Devices: An electrical/ mechanical lockout must be provide to prevent the fan from being operated without a

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HEPA filter. Units must be equipped with an automatic shutdown device to stop the fan in the event of a rupture in the HEPA filter or blockage in the discharge of the fan.

G. Negative Air Machine Electrical: All electrical components shall be approved by the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) and

Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL). Each unit must be provided with overload protection and the motor, fan, fan housing, and cabinet must be grounded.

2.1.5 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL

The fully operational negative air system within the regulated area shall continuously maintain a pressure differential of -0.02" water column gauge. The Contractor’s Competent Person shall be responsible for providing, maintaining, and documenting the negative pressure and air changes as required by 12 NYCCR 56-7.3 and this specification.

2.1.6 MONITORING

The pressure differential shall be continuously monitored and recorded between the regulated area and the area outside the regulated area with a monitoring device that incorporates a strip chart recorder. The strip chart recorder shall become part of the project log and shall indicate at least -0.02" water column gauge for the duration of the project.

2.1.7 TESTING THE SYSTEM

The Contractor’s Competent Person will demonstrate and document the operation and testing of the negative pressure system to the VA using smoke tubes and a negative pressure gauge. Testing must be done initially and at the start of each work shift.

2.1.8 DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE SYSTEM

The demonstration of the operation of the negative pressure system to the

VA shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. Plastic barriers and sheeting move lightly in toward the regulated area.

B. Curtains of the decontamination units move in toward regulated area.

C. There is a noticeable movement of air through the decontamination units.

Use the smoke tube to demonstrate air movement from the clean room to the shower room to the equipment room to the regulated area.

D. Use smoke tubes to demonstrate air is moving across all areas in which work is to be done. Use a differential pressure gauge to indicate a negative pressure of at least -0.02" across every barrier separating the regulated area from the rest of the building. Modify the system as necessary to meet the above requirements.

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2.1.9 USE OF SYSTEM DURING ABATEMENT OPERATIONS

Use of the negative air system will comply with the requirements in 29 CFR

1926.1101, asbestos, paragraph (g) (5) (i) and 12 NYCRR Part 56-7.8, Engineering Controls.

2.1.10 DISMANTLING THE SYSTEM

After satisfactory completion of the final visual and final air clearance and approval by the VA representative, the units may be shut down. The units shall have been completely decontaminated, all pre-filters removed and disposed of as asbestos waste, asbestos labels attached and the units inlet/outlet sealed with 2 layers of 6 mil poly.

2.2 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.1 GENERAL

The regulated work area will be established and the work area prepared in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 (e) and/or 12 NYCRR

Part 56-7. Should areas adjacent to the regulated area become contaminated, work shall immediately cease and the contaminated areas cleaned up at no additional cost to the VA.

2.2.2 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA

Access to the regulated area shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.1101 (j) (1) and/or 12 NYCRR Part 56-8.3. Any alternate method must be submitted for VA written approval.

2.2.3 FIRESTOPPING

A. Through penetrations caused by cables, cable trays, pipes, sleeves must be firestopped with a fire-rated firestop system providing an airtight seal.

B. Firestop materials that are not equal to the wall or ceiling penetrated shall be brought to the attention of the VA Representative. The contractor shall list all areas of penetration, the type of sealant used, and whether or not the location is fire rated. Any discovery of penetrations during abatement shall be brought to the attention of the VA representative immediately. All walls, floors and ceilings are considered fire rated unless otherwise determined by the VA Representative or Fire Marshall.

C. Any visible openings whether or not caused by a penetration shall be reported by the Contractor to the VA Representative for a sealant system determination. Firestops shall meet ASTM E814 and UL 1479 requirements for the opening size, penetrant, and fire rating needed.

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2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING

2.3.1 GENERAL

A. Project monitoring of the abatement work will be conducted by an independent third party consultant. The VA representative is responsible for arranging for these services. The independent third party consultant must follow the monitoring protocol established in 12 NYCRR Part 56 as well as the necessary inspections of the work site and recordkeeping. The cost of the air monitoring services will be borne by the VA except for any repeat of final inspection and testing that may be required due to unsatisfactory initial results. Any repeated final inspections and/or testing, if required, will be paid for by the Contractor.

B. Personal air monitoring is the responsibility of Abatement Contractor and must comply with 29 CFR 1926.1101(f).

C. If fibers counted during abatement work, either inside or outside the regulated area, utilizing the NIOSH 7400 air monitoring method, exceed the specified respective limits, the Contractor shall stop work. The

Contractor may request confirmation of the results by analysis of the samples by TEM. Request must be in writing and submitted to the VA's representative. Cost for the confirmation of results will be borne by the

Contractor for both the collection and analysis of samples and for the time delay that may/does result for this confirmation.

2.3.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE PROJECT MONITOR

A. The purpose of the work of the Project Monitor is to: assure quality;

adherence to the specification; resolve problems; prevent the spread of contamination beyond the regulated area; and assure clearance at the end of the project. In addition, their work includes performing the final inspection and testing to determine whether the regulated area or building has been adequately decontaminated. All air monitoring is to be done utilizing PCM/TEM. The Project monitor perform monitoring and inspections in accordance with 12 NYCRR Part 56.

B. All documentation, inspection results and testing results generated by the

Project Monitor will be available to the Contractor for information and consideration. The Contractor shall cooperate with and support the Project

Monitor for efficient and smooth performance of their work.

C. The monitoring and inspection results of the Project Monitor will be used by the VA to issue any Stop Removal orders to the Contractor during abatement work and to accept or reject a regulated area or building as decontaminated.

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2.3.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY CONTRACTOR’S COMPETENT PERSON

The Contractor’s Competent person will ensure that personal air monitoring is conducted in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101(f). The Contractor’s

Competent Person will perform inspection and testing of the work areas as described in 12 NYCRR Part 56. Documentation will be maintained in accordance with 12 NYCRR Part 56-7.3, Asbestos Abatement Contractor Daily

Project Log. In addition, the following items will be included in the log:

A. Visual inspection by Project Monitor.

B. Copies of all asbestos waste shipment records.

C. A copy of the asbestos pre-construction asbestos survey.

D. The quantity and location of asbestos that was removed.

2.4 OPERATIONS WORK PLAN

The Contractor must develop an Operations Work Plan in printed form consisting of text, diagrams, sketches, and pictures that establish and clearly explain the procedures to be followed during all phases of the work by the Contractor's personnel. The Operations Work Plan must be modified as needed to address specific requirements of this project and the specifications. The Operations Plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the start of any abatement work. The minimum topics and areas to be covered by the Operations Plan are:

A. Personnel Qualifications

B. Contractor Qualifications C. Copy of worker’s Medical Surveillance Records

D. Fire Alarm and Emergency Action Plan/Contingency Plans and Arrangements

E. Security and Safety Procedures F. Copy of Respirator fit tests and training

G. Personal Protective Equipment to be used on the project H. Boundaries of the Regulated Area and location of any temporary walls.

I. Proposed location and construction of storage facilities and field office

J. Location of water and electrical connections to building services

K. Waste transport routes through the building to the waste storage container

L. Location of the Decontamination Facilities and Entry/Exit Procedures

M. Location of Negative Pressure Systems N. Removal Procedures for ACM to include any Phasing that may need be done

O. Removal of Contaminated Soil (if applicable)

P. Final disposal location of ACM waste/equipment.

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2.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Operations Work Plan

B. Site Specific Safety Plan with task hazard analysis C. A list of and verification of training for all personnel in the OSHA 10-hour construction safety training course. Contractor’s Competent Person must show verification of the OSHA 30-hours construction safety training course.

2.5.1 PRE-START MEETING SUBMITTALS

Submit to the VA a minimum of 14 days prior to the pre-start meeting the following for review and approval. Meeting this requirement is a prerequisite for the pre-start meeting for this project:

A. Operations Work Plan

B. Proof that the required permits, site location and arrangements for transport and disposal of asbestos containing/contaminated materials have been made including copies of the NYS Waste Transporter Permit (6 NYCRR part 364) handling procedures and other federal or state required permits.

C. Submit required notifications and arrangements made with regulatory agencies having regulatory jurisdiction.

D. Submit the name, address and verification of the laboratory and/or personnel to be used for analysis of air samples. Include the accreditation of the analytical laboratory (ELAP and/or NVLAP certificates).

E. Submit qualifications verification: Submit the following evidence of qualifications. Make sure that all references are current and verifiable by providing current phone numbers and documentation.

1. Asbestos Abatement Company: Project experience within the past 3 years;

listing projects first most similar to this project: Project Name; Type of Abatement; Duration; Cost; Reference Name/Phone Number; Final

Clearance; Completion Date

2. List asbestos regulatory citations, penalties, damages paid and legal actions taken against the company in the last 3 years. Provide copies and all information needed for verification.

2.5.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT

A. The Contractor’s Competent Person shall maintain and submit a daily log that meets the requirements of 12 NYCRR 56, Asbestos, Subpart 56-7.3.

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B. During the project, legible copies of the following items must be maintained at the job site, and available for review:

1. The company’s operations work plan.

2. The company’s respiratory protection program.

3. Material safety data sheets for all substances to be used on the project.

4. A copy of the "Certificate of Worker's Acknowledgment" for all persons to be employed on the project.

5. NYSDOL Asbestos Handling Certifications (DOH 442) for all persons employed on the project (likeness on photographs must be clear).

6. The supervisor’s daily log with entry/exit logs organized by date.

7. Daily sign-in log.

8. Any and all changes to the Contract should any occur.

9. Personal sampling results and chains of custody within 24 hours of sampling.

2.5.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT

A. The Contractor shall submit a project report consisting of the following:

1. Copy of the daily logbook.

2. Work area daily entry/exit logs.

3. Personnel paperwork for each Employee actually utilized on project including:

a. Copy of valid respirator fit test issued within the twelve month period preceding the conclusion of abatement.

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