ATT_7_Boott_Mill_Haz_Mat_Assessment_180503.pdf

EYP Architecture & Engineering – Boott Mill - Hazardous Materials Assessment

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INC.

P.O. BOX 186 DOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 02030

(508)785-2258

July 22, 2018

Mr. Eric Ward, RA, LEED AP Technical Director, Principal EYP Architecture & Engineering Independence Wharf, 470 Atlantic Avenue, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02210

RE: Hazardous Materials Assessment – Boott Mill, Staircase and Window Renovation

Dear Mr. Ward:

David Knight and I were onsite May 3 and July 19, 2018 to conduct a hazardous materials assessment of surfaces that will be impacted by an upcoming renovation of the west side staircase and windows within the Boott Mill building located in Lowell. The survey was limited to accessible materials, no demolition was conducted.

ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLES

Bulk sampling was conducted on all suspect materials located in the renovation areas that may be impacted by an upcoming renovation. The materials sampled were window caulking, window glazing, gold carpet mastic, joint compound, brick grout, floor tile, floor tile mastic, sink undercoating, ceiling tiles, covebase mastic and gypsum board.

The samples were placed into clear closable bags and then double bagged. They were then hand-delivered to Asbestos Identification Laboratory located in Woburn, MA for analysis. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is a Massachusetts-licensed and NVLAP-accredited laboratory. All standard chain of custody procedures were followed during the delivery and transfer of the samples. The samples were analyzed by polarized light microscopy.

window caulking, window glazing, gold carpet mastic, joint compound, brick grout, floor tile, floor tile mastic, sink undercoating, ceiling tiles, covebase mastic and gypsum board are not asbestos-containing materials (ACM). The EPA defines ACM as a material with an asbestos content greater than 1%. The Massachusetts DEP defines ACM as a material with the content greater than or equal to 1%.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

There were some hazardous materials that will be impacted by this renovation. The following is a list of the items observed that may be impacted by the upcoming renovation.

• Florescent bulbs

• Fire alarm pull boxes

• Emergence exit signs

• Emergency exit lights

• Water coolers

• Refrigerators

• Personal computers

• Computer monitors

If these items are removed during renovation they should be properly recycled.

Lead-Based Paint Survey Procedure:

Lead-based paint was tested on a representative number of painted surfaces utilizing an XRF instrument to identify the presence or absence of Lead-Based Paint (LBP). Most surfaces within the building were constructed after the lead paint was banned in 1978. The primary emphasis was on surfaces that had been painted prior to 1978 and these surfaces were exterior windows and the original mill ceiling. 7 XRF readings were taken in the previous mentioned renovation locations. All sampled surfaces were accessible with no demolition; large scale demolition may expose hidden painted surfaces that have not been sampled. The XRF instrument was checked for calibration according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

For purposes of OSHA compliance, any measurable amount of lead could pose a health hazard to workers involved in dust or fume generating removal of lead painted components. In some cases, OSHA might require personal air monitoring to determine the level of respiratory protection and medical monitoring for workers involved in such work. It is beyond the scope of this survey to determine if such measures would be required for any planned renovations or demolition at the site.

Lead-Based Paint Survey Results:

An XRF reading greater than or equal to 1.0 mg/cm2 is considered lead based paint. A reading of

0.0 or negative has no lead in the paint. A reading of 0.1 to 0.9 is considered having trace levels of lead. The wood ceiling deck and beams as well as the window frames are coated with lead-based paint. All other painted surfaces sampled had no lead detected in their paint.

Attached are sample summaries and laboratory reports. Please give me a call if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Edward Shea Inspector AI033814

EYP ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING

BOOTT MILL

BULK SAMPLE RESULTS

Sample

Location Material Asbestos Content

01050318 3rd floor, archives server room electrical closet Gypsum board ND

02050318 3rd floor, archives o/s server room Tan covebase mastic ND

03050318 3rd floor, archives room above suspended ceiling Joint compound ND

04050318 3rd floor, archives room at suspended ceiling 2’x2’ ceiling tiles ND

05050318 3rd floor, archives, rear archive room on wood floor Gold carpet mastic ND

06050318A 3rd floor, fire staircase landing Gray floor levelastic ND

06050318B 3rd floor, fire staircase landing Gray flooring adhesive ND

07050318 3rd floor, fire staircase wall Joint compound ND

08050318 3rd floor, hallway wall above fire stairway doorway Joint compound ND

09050318 3rd floor, hall window brick to wood Window caulking ND

10050318 3rd floor, kitchenette south facing window Window glazing ND

11050318 3rd floor, kitchenette White sink undercoating ND

12050318A 3rd floor, hallway on plywood Gray 12”x12” floor tile ND

12050318B 3rd floor, hallway on plywood Black floor tile mastic ND

13050318 4th floor, room 424 copy room Joint compound ND

14050318A 4th floor, room 424 copy room Gray 12”x12” floor tile ND

14050318B 4th floor, room 424 copy room Black floor tile mastic ND

15050318 4th floor, room 424 copy room Brick grout ND

16050318 4th floor, south facing copy room window Window glazing ND

17050318 4th floor, south facing copy room window Window caulking ND

Sample

Location Material Asbestos Content

18050318 4th floor, historical society room Gold carpet mastic ND

19050318 4th floor, historical society room Joint compound ND

20050318 5th floor, west hall above preservation room Joint compound ND

21050318 5th floor, west wall o/s preservation room Gold carpet mastic ND

22050318 5th floor, window o/s photography room Window glazing ND

23050318 5th floor, window o/s photography room Window caulking ND

24050318 1st floor, north exterior window entry Window glazing ND

25050318 1st floor, north exterior window entry Window caulking ND

26050318 1st floor, north side exterior window Window glazing ND

27050318 1st floor, north side exterior window Window caulking ND

ND = None detected

EYP ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING

BOOTT MILL

LEAD SAMPLE RESULTS

# Location Material Color mg/cm2

L01 Exterior window frame north west side Wood White >9.9 L02 Exterior window sash north west side Wood White NEG L03 Exterior window frame north side center Wood White 6.8 L04 Exterior window sash north side center Wood White NEG L05 Exterior window frame north east side Wood White 7.5 L06 Interior, ceiling beam Wood White 6.5 L07 Interior, ceiling deck Wood White 4.5

NEG = Paint does not contain Lead

LABORATORY DATA

Batch: 31852

165 New Boston St., Ste 227 Woburn, MA 01801

781-932-9600 Web: www.asbestosidentificationlab.com

Email: mikemanning@asbestosidentificationlab.com

Asbestos Identification Laboratory

Dear Ed Shea, Thank you Ed Shea for your business.

Michael Manning Owner/Director

Asbestos Identification Laboratory has completed the analysis of the samples from your office for the above referenced project .

The information and analysis contained in this report have been generated using the EPA /600/R-93/116 Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. Materials or products that contain more than 1% of any kind or combination of asbestos are considered an asbestos containing building material as determined by the EPA. This Polarized Light Microscope (PLM) technique may be performed either by visual estimation or point counting. Point counting provides a determination of the area percentage of asbestos in a sample. If the asbestos is estimated to be less than 10% by visual estimation of friable material, the determination may be repeated using the point counting technique. The results of the point counting supersede visual PLM results. Results in this report only relate to the items tested. This report may not be used by the customer to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any other U.S. Government Agency.

Laboratory results represent the analysis of samples as submitted by the customer. Information regarding sample location, description, area, volume, etc., was provided by the customer. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is not responsible for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Unless notified in writing to return samples, Asbestos Identification Laboratory discards customer samples after 30 days. Samples containing subsamples or layers will be analyzed separately when applicable. Reports are kept at Asbestos Identification Laboratory for three years. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Asbestos Identification Laboratory.

Work Received:

2018-05-04 2018-05-03

EYP-Boott Mill Ed Shea Environmental Health, Inc.

P.O. Box 186 Dover, MA 02030

2018-05-03

Project Number:

Project Name:

May 07, 2018

Date Sampled:

Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116 Work Analyzed:

• NVLAP Lab Code: 200919-0

• Massachusetts Certification License: AA000208

• State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Approved Environmental Laboratory Registration Number: PH-0142

• State of Maine, Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License Number: LB-0078(Bulk) LA-0087(Air)

• State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Department of Health Certification: AAL-121

• State of Vermont, Department of Health Environmental Health License AL934461

Work Received:

2018-05-04 2018-05-03

EYP-Boott Mill Ed Shea Environmental Health, Inc.

P.O. Box 186 Dover, MA 02030

2018-05-03

Project Number:

Project Name:

May 07, 2018

Date Sampled:

Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116 Work Analyzed:

Asbestos % Material Color Non-Asbestos % Location FieldID

LabID white Fiberglass < 1

Cellulose 2 Non-Fibrous 98360501

01 Archives 3rd Floor Server Room Electrical Closet

Gypsum Board None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

360502

02 3rd Floor Archives o/s Server Room

Tan Cove Base Mastic None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360503

03 3rd Floor Archives Room, Above Suspended Ceiling

JC None Detected tan Mineral Wool 25 Cellulose 50 Non-Fibrous 25360504

04 3rd Floor Archives, at Suspended Ceiling

2x2 White Ceiling Tile None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

360505

05 3rd Floor Archives, Rear Archive Room on Wood

Gold Carpet Mastic None Detected gray Non-Fibrous 100

360506

06A 3rd to wnd Fire Stair Landing

Gray Floor Levelastic None Detected gray Non-Fibrous 100

360507

06B 3rd to wnd Fire Stair Landing

Gray Flooring Adhesive None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360508

07 3rd to wnd Fire Stair Landing Above Hand Rail

JC None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360509

08 3rd Floor Hall West Above Fire Stair Door

JC None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360510

09 3rd Floor Hall Window Wood Frame to Brick

Caulking None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

360511

10 3rd Floor Kitchenette South Facing Window

Window Glazing None Detected white Cellulose 25 Non-Fibrous 75

360512

11 3rd Floor KitchenetteWhite Sink Undercoat None Detected black Non-Fibrous 100

360513

12A 3rd Floor Hallway on Plywood

Gray 12x12 Floor Tile None Detected black Cellulose 10 Non-Fibrous 90

360514

12B 3rd Floor Hallway on Plywood

Black FT Mastic None Detected

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Asbestos % Material Color Non-Asbestos % Location FieldID

LabID white Non-Fibrous 100

360515

13 4th Floor RM 424 Copy Room

JC None Detected gray Non-Fibrous 100

360516

14A 4th Floor RM 424 Copy Room

12x12 Gray FT None Detected black Cellulose 10 Non-Fibrous 90

360517

14B 4th Floor RM 424 Copy Room

Black FT Mastic None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360518

15 4th Floor RM 424 Copy Room

Brick Grout None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

360519

16 4th Floor South Facing Window Across Copy Room

Window Glazing None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360520

17 4th Floor South Facing Window Across Copy Room

Window Caulking None Detected yellow Non-Fibrous 100

360521

18 4th Floor Historical Society Room at Floor to Ceiling Window

Gold Carpet Mastic None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360522

19 4th Floor Historical Society Room

JC None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360523

20 5th Floor West Hall Above Door to Preservation Room

JC None Detected yellow Non-Fibrous 100

360524

21 5th Floor West Wall o/s Preservation Room

Gold Carpet Mastic None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360525

22 5th Floor Window o/s Photography Room

Window Glazing None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360526

23 5th Floor Window o/s Photography Room

Window Caulking None Detected gray Non-Fibrous 100

360527

24 1st Floor North Exterior Window Entry

Window Glazing None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360528

25 1st Floor North Exterior Window Entry

Caulking None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360529

26 1st Floor North Exterior Window Mid Wing

Glazing None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

360530

27 1st Floor North Exterior Window Mid Wing

Caulking None Detected

Analyzed by: 31852Batch:

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