07 Lead-Asbestos Report NOV 2016.pdf

Limited Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Assessment Report

Joint Base Charleston (NWS) Building 419

Goose Creek, South Carolina

S&ME Project No. 4213-16-225

April 11, 2016

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Asbestos

Lead-based Paint Assessment

1.0 Background

1.1 Asbestos Assessment

1.2 Lead-based Paint Assessment

2.0 Asbestos Assessment

2.1 Assessment Procedures

2.2 Findings and Results

2.3 Abbreviations and Hazard Assessment Key

3.0 Lead-Based Paint Assessment

3.1 Procedures

3.2 Findings

4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

4.1 Asbestos Recommendations

4.2 Lead-based Paint Recommendations

Appendices

Appendix I – Summary of Asbestos Results ................................................................................................... i

Appendix II – Diagram of Bulk Sample Locations ......................................................................................... i

Appendix III – Copy of Inspector’s SCDHEC License.................................................................................. ii

Appendix IV – Laboratory Analysis Sheets and Chain of Custody Records .......................................... iii

Appendix V – Summary of XRF Lead Analyzer Readings ........................................................................ iv

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Executive Summary

A limited asbestos and lead-based paint assessment was conducted on November 15, 2016, of Building

419 located at Joint Base Charleston (Naval Weapons Station) in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The purpose of the assessment was to identify asbestos containing materials (ACMs), and lead-based paint coatings to be potentially impacted by project DKGV-14-2080 which encompasses selected interior and exterior renovation excluding the roof system. The assessment also complies with the federal and state asbestos requirements regarding identification of asbestos containing building materials that will be disturbed due to renovation or demolition.

The structure is a one story structure approximately 14,384 square feet in size, constructed of elevated concrete foundations and floor slabs with concrete and concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls. The roof is a flat built-up system which has been replaced within the last three months of the date of this report. The interior areas are predominantly two open bays for temporary warehousing and transfer of munitions and goods, and there are two offices and restroom facilities. The office and restroom area finishes are composed of suspended ceilings, sheetrock walls systems and vinyl composition floor tile. The structure was occupied on the day of our site visit.

Asbestos

The suspect ACMs sampled and analyzed as part of this assessment included drywall and associated joint compound, acoustical ceiling tiles, and mastics associated with flooring and insulation products. Of the representative materials sampled and analyzed as part of this assessment, no ACM was identified.

Should the planned renovation expose suspect ACM, bulk samples should be collected by a SCDHEC licensed inspector and analyzed for asbestos content prior to disturbance or disposal of the suspect materials. This report should also be provided to the contractor(s) to assist with compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

Lead-based Paint Assessment

A lead-based paint assessment was performed of representative painted components associated with project DKFX-08-10304. The components were analyzed using direct measurement X-Ray Fluorescence

(XRF) technology using a Thermo Scientific XLp 302 (serial #25910). For the purpose of this assessment, painted surfaces with lead concentrations meeting the SCDHEC disposal limit (0.7 mg/cm2) are considered lead-based paint.

Of the representative painted components tested, the following components or surfaces exhibited lead concentrations exceeding the SCDHEC disposal limit of 0.7 mg/cm2 and are considered lead-based paint or lead material:

Fire suppression system/piping (red paint) on metal - Intact condition; and

Concrete curbing (yellow paint) on concrete) - Intact condition.

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The identified lead-based paints and lead-products only require removal or treatment provided they will be impacted or disturbed during renovation activities. The components (fire suppression system and concrete curbing) may be maintained in-place since the paint finishes are intact, or if scheduled for removal they require disposal in a Class II or III landfill or those metal components (fire suppression system/pipes) may be recycled.

Lead products remaining during demolition will require all demolition debris must be treated as lead-based paint. Also, accumulations of paint waste (i.e. chips, dust, or flakes) must be tested by the Toxicity

Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP) to determine if the waste is classified as hazardous, which requires disposal in a Subtitle C (hazardous waste) landfill. Lead waste, at a minimum, must be disposed in a Class II or III landfill.

The identified lead based paints were in good condition at the time of the assessment. The representative suspect painted components tested in other areas of the referenced building did not exhibit lead concentrations meeting the SCDHEC disposal limit. Additionally, detectable levels of lead were present which may be applicable to the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction) dependent upon the tasks impacting those surfaces. Destructive actions to paint containing detectable levels of lead (e.g. component removal, demolition, sanding, grinding, burning, paint preparation, etc.) will require the contractor comply with the standards of the

OSHA. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in

Construction), including but not limited to training, initial exposure monitoring, the use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance.

Paint coatings may be present that contain low levels of lead that cannot be detected by X-ray fluorescence, and may be applicable to OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926.62. The quantities reported by XRF may be useful in determining the relative risk associated with various demolition tasks, for example disturbances to paints with low lead levels may be less likely to result in airborne lead exposures in excess of the OSHA Action Level.

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1.0 Background

On September 15, 2015, you contacted Jim Killingsworth (S&ME) by email and requested a limited asbestos and lead-based paint assessment of Building 419 at Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons

Station in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The proposal was based on the written scope of work provided to

S&ME identified as Design Work Order (DWO), Project DKGV 14-2080 dated May 14, 2015. Based on the

DWO and an October 11, 2016 site visit with Mr. Greg Jones and representatives of Building 419, it is our understanding that the area of work will include select areas of the interior and exterior to exclude the roofing system which was completing replacement stages at the time of our assessment. The purpose of the assessment was to assess, identify and determine the proper treatment of potential asbestos containing materials (ACMs) and lead-based paint to perform the work, prevent worker exposures, emissions and proper disposal of subject materials.

The structure is a one story structure approximately 14,384 square feet in size, constructed of elevated concrete foundations and floor slabs with concrete and concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls. The roof is a flat built-up system which has been replaced within the last three months of the date of this report. The interior areas are predominantly two open bays for temporary warehousing and transfer of munitions and goods, and there are two offices and restroom facilities. The office and restroom area finishes are composed of suspended ceilings, sheetrock walls systems and vinyl composition floor tile. The structure was occupied on the day of our site visit.

1.1 Asbestos Assessment

The asbestos assessment was conducted to assess, sample, and identify ACMs that may be disturbed, in accordance with regulatory requirements. The identification of ACMs will aid in the prevention of occupational exposures and/or environmental releases of airborne asbestos. Identification of ACMs also complies with Title 40 Code of the Federal Regulations, part 61, and State regulation 61-86.1 enforced by the SCDHEC, along with Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, part 1926 enforced by the OSHA. The following sections describe the assessment procedures used, results of the suspect ACMs sampled and analyzed, and conclusions and recommendations related to ACMs.

1.2 Lead-based Paint Assessment

The purpose of the work was to assess and identify lead-based paint coatings associated with the building. S&ME was granted permission to bring the referenced XRF analyzer onto Joint Base Charleston in a written Memorandum dated November 2, 2016 from Major Scott King. The identification of these materials will aid in the compliance of occupational exposure (OSHA) and/or environmental releases of airborne lead dust in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction) and provide information to determine proper disposal of lead-based paint coated components and debris in accordance with the SCDHEC and EPA.

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2.0 Asbestos Assessment

2.1 Assessment Procedures

The assessment was performed by observing and sampling suspect ACMs associated with the referenced project to include the mechanical systems, associated ceilings and overhead areas, and adjacent wall and door systems. Significant destructive testing was not performed, therefore the possibility exists that suspect materials were undetected in inaccessible areas such as inside pipe chases, wall voids, or flooring overlays. If additional suspect materials are discovered during the planned destructive activities, bulk samples must be collected by a SCDHEC licensed inspector and analyzed for asbestos content.

A sampling strategy was developed to provide representative samples in accordance with the SCDHEC and EPA. Bulk samples of suspect ACMs were collected by a SCDHEC licensed inspector. The bulk samples were then extracted from suspect ACMs, recorded on a chain of custody record and submitted to our in-house laboratory for analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). Transmission Electron

Microscopy (TEM) for confirmation of non-friable organically bound materials reported negative via PLM were analyzed by EMSL Analytical Incorporated. The PLM and TEM laboratories are located in Charlotte, North Carolina and accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), which is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)

The suspect materials were analyzed by trained microscopists using PLM techniques coupled with dispersion staining in accordance with EPA Test Method Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I

(1-1-87 edition), Part 763, Subpart F-APPENDIX A. This method identifies asbestos mineral fibers based on six optical characteristics: morphology, birefringence, refractive index, extinction angle, sign of elongation and dispersion staining colors. The laboratory analysis reports the specific type of asbestos identified (there are six asbestos minerals) and the percentage of asbestos present.

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Suspect non-friable and organically bound materials, exhibiting negative results via PLM analysis, were analyzed by trained microscopists via TEM, in accordance with SCDHEC requirements.

2.2 Findings and Results

Based on the bulk samples collected and analyzed on November 15, 2016, no ACM was identified. The

EPA, OSHA and SCDHEC define materials as asbestos containing if an asbestos content >1% is detected in a representative sample.

A summary of asbestos results is provided in Appendix I and exhibits the sample number, location, type of material tested, approximate quantity of the material sampled, condition of the material, and corresponding result for each sample. A diagram of the confirmed ACM and bulk sample locations are provided in Appendix II, and a copy of the inspector’s SCDHEC license is provided in Appendix III. Copies of the laboratory analyses and chain-of-custody records are provided in Appendix IV.

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2.3 Abbreviations and Hazard Assessment Key

In accordance with the EPA and SCDHEC, confirmed ACM is assigned a hazard assessment based on its present condition and potential for disturbance. The hazard assessment is used as a tool for prioritization in remedial actions regarding ACM(s). As no ACMs were identified in association with this assessment the hazard assessment was not applicable.

Present Condition

F = Friable

NF = Non-friable

G = Good (Very localized limited damage)

D = Damaged (Damage of less than 10% distributed and less than 25% localized)

SD = Significantly Damaged (Damage equal to or greater than 10% distributed, 25% localized)

Potential for Future Disturbance

LPD = Low Potential for Disturbance (Contact, Vibration, and Air Erosion all of Low Concern)

PD = Potential for Damage (Contact, Vibration, or Air Erosion of Moderate Concern)

PSD = Potential for Significant Damage (Contact, Vibration, or Air Erosion of High Concern)

Hazard Assessment

3.0 Lead-Based Paint Assessment

3.1 Procedures

Lead-based paint testing was performed on representative painted components associated with the referenced project to include the mechanical systems, associated ceilings and overhead areas, and adjacent wall and door systems. The components were analyzed with a Thermo Scientific XLp-302 XRF spectrum analyzer (serial #25910). The suspect painted finishes were selected based on the color of the topcoat and the underlying paint layers and/or the substrate on which it was applied. The possibility exists that lead-based paint finishes are present in those inaccessible areas such as pipe chases, wall voids, etc. SCDHEC defines a lead-based paint as any paint containing lead at concentrations equaling 0.7 mg/cm2 or greater by XRF testing. For the purpose of the assessment, paint containing 0.7 mg/cm2 or greater was considered lead-based paint due to the planned activities. Lead-based paint, as defined by

SCDHEC, on building components, requires disposal in a Class II or Class III lined landfill.

Significantly

Damaged

(SD)

Damaged

(D)

Good

(G)

PSD PD LPD PSD PD LPD

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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OSHA does not recognize a threshold level of lead for definition purposes, only the airborne concentration of lead a worker is exposed. The current OSHA regulations recognize an airborne action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) during an eight-hour day and a permissible exposure limit of 50 µg/m3.

3.2 Findings

Based on the assessment and testing performed on November 15, 2016, of the painted components associated with the referenced building, the following representative components exhibited lead concentrations meeting the SCDHEC disposal level (0.7 mg/cm2) which is considered lead-based paint for the proposes of this report.

Fire suppression system/piping (red paint) on metal - Intact condition; and

Concrete curbing (yellow paint) on concrete) - Intact condition.

Detectable levels of lead were present which may be applicable to the standards of the OSHA 29 CFR

1926.62 (Lead in Construction) depending upon the tasks impacting those painted surfaces.

The summary of XRF readings is provided in Appendix V, and should be reviewed in full.

4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

The limited asbestos and lead-based paint assessment performed on November 15, 2016 of Building 419 located at Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, South Carolina identified no

ACM and the presence of limited lead-based paint. Detectable levels of lead were identified that may be applicable to the standards of OSHA. This report should be provided to the contractor(s) to assist with compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

4.1 Asbestos Recommendations

A copy of this report should be provided to the contracting parties to assist in regulatory requirements regarding notification. If additional suspect ACMs not identified in this report are discovered, bulk samples should be collected by a SCDHEC licensed inspector and analyzed for asbestos content prior to disturbance or disposal of the suspect materials.

4.2 Lead-based Paint Recommendations

The identified lead-based paints consisting of the concrete curbing (yellow paint) and the fire suppression system/piping (red) may be maintained in-place since the paint finishes are intact, or if the components are scheduled for removal they require disposal in a Class II or III landfill or those metal components (fire suppression system/pipes) may be recycled.

Destructive actions to paint containing detectable levels of lead (e.g. component removal, demolition, sanding, grinding, burning, paint preparation, etc.) may require the contractor comply with the standards of the OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction) depending upon the planned impacts to those subject paints. OSHA compliance may require training, initial exposure monitoring, the use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance.

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Paint coatings may be present that contain low levels of lead that cannot be detected by X-ray fluorescence, and may be applicable to OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926.62. The quantities reported by XRF may be useful in determining the relative risk associated with various demolition tasks, for example disturbances to paints with low lead levels may be less likely to result in airborne lead exposures in excess of the OSHA Action Level.

Appendix I – Summary of Asbestos Results

Summary of Asbestos Results

JBC- NWS: Building 419

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Date of Sampling: November 15, 2016

Sample No. Location Material Approx.

Quantity

Asbestos

Type Percent Condition

Potential for

Disturbance

Hazard

Assessment

DW-01 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

DW-02 Room 121 ND NA NA NA NA

DW-03 Room 102 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-01 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-02 Room 121 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-03 Room 116 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-04 Room 101 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-05 Room 101 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-06 Room 102 ND NA NA NA NA

JC-07 Room 102 ND NA NA NA NA

FT-01 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

FT-02 Room 116 ND NA NA NA NA

FT-03 Room 122 ND NA NA NA NA

CB-01 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

CB-02 Room 116 ND NA NA NA NA

CB-03 Room 122 ND NA NA NA NA

EF-01 Room 101 ND NA NA NA Na

EF-02 Room 101 ND NA NA NA NA

EF-03 Room 102 ND NA NA NA NA

CT-01 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

CT-02 Room 122 ND NA NA NA NA

CT-03 Room 122 ND NA NA NA NA

DM1-01 Room 106 ND NA NA NA NA

DM1-02 Room 108 ND NA NA NA NA

DM1-03 Room 104 ND NA NA NA NA

DM2-01 Room 122 ND NA NA NA NA

DM2-02 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

Table 3: Summary of Asbestos Results

Drywall 5,200 SF

Joint Compound 5,200 SF

Floor Tile (12" brown) and mastic 1,280 SF

Mastic (tan) associated with rubber cove base

Seamless floor finish

270 LF

10,500 SF

Ceiling Tile (2x4)

Duct mastic

Duct mastic 370 SF

1,280 SF

1,300 SF

Summary of Asbestos Results

JBC- NWS: Building 419

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Date of Sampling: November 15, 2016

Sample No. Location Material Approx.

Quantity

Asbestos

Type Percent Condition

Potential for

Disturbance

Hazard

Assessment

Table 3: Summary of Asbestos Results

DM2-03 Room 117 ND NA NA NA NA

ST-01 Room 118 ND NA NA NA NA

ST-02 Room 118 ND NA NA NA NA

ST-03 Room 118 ND NA NA NA NA

SJ-01 Room 107 ND NA NA NA NA

SJ-02 Room 107 ND NA NA NA NA

SJ-03 Room 107 ND NA NA NA NA

ND = No Asbestos Detected LPD = low potential for disturbance F= friable

NA = Not Applicable PD = potential for disturbance

SF = square feet PSD = potential for significnat disturbance

LF = linear feet

Samples analyzed by TEM to confirm negative results reported by PLM analysis.

Boiler stack (insulation) jacket 125 SF

G = good

Mastic on stair tread

Quantities are estimated, and should not be used for bidding purposes, as field conditions should be verified.

SD = significantly damaged

D = damaged

EPA, SCDHEC and OSHA defines a material as asbestos containing if an asbestos content greater than one percent (>1%) is detected in a representative sample.

NF = non-friable

15 LF

Duct mastic 370 SF

Appendix II – Diagram of Bulk Sample Locations

UP

UP

UP

UP

UP

752 SF

MECHANICAL ROOM

178 SF

Room

509 SF

RAMP

255 SF

UTRY ROOM

133 SF

Room

169 SF

CELL 3

153 SF

CELL 2

154 SF

CELL 1

906 SF

CORRIDOR

2,553 SF

SHOP AREA

3,575 SF

SHOP AREA

295 SF

STORAGE

95 SF

STORAGE

75 SF

RISER ROOM

160 SF

OFFICE

138 SF

OFFICE

STAIR

J.C.

153 SF

WOMEN

242 SF

MEN

CORRIDOR

SJ-01

SJ-02

SJ-03

DM1-01

DM1-02

JC-04

EF-01

EF-02

JC-05

ST- 01

ST-02

ST-03

DM2-02

DM2-03

JC-01

DW-01

CT-01

FT-01

CB1-01

FT-03

CB1-03

CT-02

DM2-01

FT-02

CB1-02

JC-03

JC-02

DW-02

CT-03

DW-03

JC-07

EF-03

JC-06

DM1-03

LEAD-BASED PAINT

· FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM / PIPES (RED PAINT; METAL)

· CONCRETE CURBING (YELLOW PAINT; CONCRETE)

BULK SAMPLE LOCATIONS

LEGEND

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NOTE: NO ASBESTOS WAS DETECTED IN THE BULK

SAMPLES COLLECTED AND ANALYZED.

SCALE:

PROJECT NO.

DRAWN BY:

DATE:

APPROVED BY:

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ASBESTOS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT ASSESSMENT

BUILDING 419 -JOINT BASE CHARLESTON

NAUTILUS ROAD

GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA

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