S02_167418 VAMC Bldg 6 100116 Hazmat Survey Report.pdf

October 1, 2016

Robert Kischko

DuBois & King, Inc.

97 Park Street

Springfield, VT 05156

Re: VA Medical Center; Leeds, MA

Building #6 Survey Findings

RPF File No. 167418

Dear Mr. Kischko:

On August 30 and August 31, 2016, RPF Environmental, Inc. (RPF) conducted a survey of

Building #6 at the VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts. The survey was performed in the building, as designated by you or your site representative, for accessible hazardous building material, as indicated herein. Below is a summary of findings, discussion of the results and preliminary recommendations for proper management of the identified hazardous building material. Attached to this report are the survey data tables, laboratory results, survey methodologies and limitations.

This report is not intended to be used as an abatement specification or work plan. To proceed with abatement work, the following important steps are necessary:

1. A work plan or project design documents must be prepared prior to abatement by a certified abatement project designer. As part of the design, additional site testing and analysis is/may be required as discussed in this report.

2. The abatement specification or work plan should then be used to solicit bids from qualified abatement contractors. Only properly licensed contractors should be used for asbestos abatement and disposal.

3. A qualified industrial hygiene/testing consultant should conduct sufficient testing and inspections of the work, independent of the abatement contractor. The consultant should also prepare final abatement reports for the work.

Summary of Findings

Building #6 is currently used as a housing building and was occupied during the day of the survey. The areas of the survey included areas to be potentially impacted by HVAC and roofing upgrades.

The scope of the survey included accessible asbestos-containing building material in accordance with the initial asbestos inspection requirements prior to renovation or demolition work as stated in the State regulations and applicable federal regulations. In addition, the survey included screening for lead paint (LP) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in caulk.

Dubois & King Building #6

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Asbestos

Existing survey and testing information provided by Client to RPF during this project includes the December 30, 2010 report prepared by Mabbett & Associates Inc., titled

“Volume II: Asbestos Containing Material and Lead Based Paint Survey Report, Building 6”. Based on the review of the existing survey records, the following materials are identified as ACBM:

12” Tan Floor Tile Mastic

12” Yellow Floor Tile and Mastic

12” White with Small Brown Streaks Floor Tile and Mastic

12” Green Floor Tile and Mastic

Pipe Insulation and Fittings

Main Entrance Door Caulk

Existing survey and testing information was also provided by the Dubois & King report prepared July 13, 2016 by RPF Environmental Inc. titled “167238 Electrical Upgrade

ACM LBP Survey Report”. Plaster and skim coat throughout the building was sampled and analyzed during testing for this report. Of the ten (10) samples each of plaster and skim coat analyzed, none contained asbestos.

In addition, several types of additional suspect asbestos-containing building material

(ACBM) were observed by RPF, including friable and nonfriable suspect material.

Based on the testing performed by RPF, asbestos was detected in the following materials:

12” Green/Peach Floor Tile Mastic

Glue Daubs

Slate Roof Cement

Ceramic Floor Tile Adhesive

Except for accessible and feasible areas of roofing sampled, exterior portions of the building were inventoried only. Sampling was not performed on most exterior suspect

ACBM, as it was not part of the scope of work. Areas of roofing not sampled included the front entrance tie in to the slate roof and core sampling of the three asphalt flat roofs.

Suspect materials which are not analyzed to have no asbestos content are assumed to contain asbestos, and must be handled as such.

Lead Paint

Based on the year of construction and extent of renovation conducted over the years, it is reasonable to assume that some lead paint (LP) is present. RPF conducted limited spot testing of paint and LP was confirmed to be present on various interior and exterior building components. The intent of the lead testing was for potential lead hazardous waste disposal screening purposes only.

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PCB in Caulk

RPF performed sampling for suspect PCB caulk in areas to be impacted by HVAC and roofing upgrades. Of the three samples submitted for analysis, none came back with PCB content.

Depending on the extent of renovation and final construction plans, proper abatement and/or management of the materials will be required in accordance with applicable State and federal regulations. Renovation and demolition plans should be reviewed by a certified industrial hygienist and a licensed project designer for possible asbestos impact issues. Based on the impact assessment and planned usage, technical specifications should be prepared for abatement, as applicable. A management plan should also be prepared to address any asbestos or other hazardous material scheduled to remain after construction.

Discussion of Findings

Asbestos-Containing Building Material

Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into strong, very fine fibers. The adverse health effects associated with asbestos exposure have been extensively studied for many years. Results of these studies and epidemiological investigations have demonstrated that inhalation of asbestos fibers may lead to increased risk of developing one or more diseases. In all cases, extreme care must be used not to disturb asbestos-containing materials or to create fiber release episodes.

In the accessible locations surveyed, RPF identified nineteen (19) homogeneous groups of accessible suspect asbestos-containing building material. Suspect materials were identified based on current industry standards, EPA, and other guideline listings of potential suspect

ACBM.

The following is a summary list of the suspect ACBM identified and sampled during this survey:

12” Floor Tile and Mastic (various)

Leveling Compound

HVAC Caulk (various)

Carpet Adhesive

Glue Daubs

Ceramic Wall Tile, Grout, and Adhesive

Ceramic Floor Tile, Grout, and Adhesive

Roof Sealant (various)

Roofing Paper

Slate Roof Cement

Ceiling Panels (various)

A total of sixty-six (66) samples were extracted from the different groups of suspect material in accordance with EPA sampling protocols. Of the samples collected by RPF, asbestos was detected in five (5) groups of suspect ACBM.

Table 1 of Appendix A includes a list of ACBM and accessible asbestos identified in the

VA Medical Center, Leeds MA - Survey Findings Page 4 building, EPA category listings, and asbestos content. A listing of the different homogenous groups of suspect material identified, samples collected, and analytical results is included in

Appendix A.

Confirmation testing was not included in the RPF scope of work and for the purposes of this survey, the items identified in the Mabbett & Associates Inc. report are assumed to be ACBM.

The ACBM identified during this survey consists of friable and nonfriable material. The nonfriable ACBM was observed to be in good to fair condition and, if left undisturbed and properly managed, is unlikely to cause any major fiber release episodes. The friable pipe insulation, located in the basement is damaged. Care should be used to prevent further damage and to ensure that dust is not disturbed and made airborne in areas with ACBM. Access to the basement piping locations should be restricted until proper cleaning and abatement has been completed.

As you can see in the analytical results, the glue daubs located in the main entrance lobby were found to have trace amounts (<1%) of asbestos present. Current definitions for ACBM include materials found to have greater than 1% asbestos content. OSHA regulations still apply for exposure to asbestos for materials with any asbestos content, so appropriate controls, personal protective equipment, and disposal would be necessary if the material were to be impacted by work. To determine if the concentration of asbestos is actually less than or greater than 1%, a point count analysis is usually recommended. Glue daub samples found to have trace amounts of asbestos were not submitted to undergo further analysis using point count methods. Because of the talc content of the glue daubs, TEM Chatfield analysis is recommended for this material in order to determine the actual asbestos content. If no further analysis is completed, the glue daubs must be handled as ACBM. In should also be noted that additional glue daubs are most likely located in other areas of the building behind fixed ceiling panels. For example, fixed ceiling panels and/or glue daubs were observed in Room 211 and Room 223.

It should also be noted that flooring sampling was limited based upon assumed asbestos content in materials, based upon the previous report prepared by Mabbett & Associates Inc. Floor tile not sampled during this survey are assumed to have ACBM floor tile and ACBM mastic. Floor tile which are not asbestos containing but do have ACBM mastic should be removed as ACBM, as they will be contaminated by the mastic. New floor tile located in the east section of Room

124 and in Room 130 were not tested, as directed by the site contact from Veteran’s Affair

Engineering.

Exterior building components, with the exception of accessible roofing materials, were not included in the scope of the survey. Areas of roofing not sampled included the front entrance tie in to the slate roof which was not accessible, and core sampling of the three asphalt flat roofing sections was not completed in order not to damage roofing integrity. These materials are assumed to be ACBM for the purposes of this survey. When feasible and prior to demolition or disturbance, the built-up roofing should be tested including representative core samples and analysis of the different suspect materials.

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The structure was in current use at the time of the survey and full destructive or exploratory survey methods were not feasible. Please reference the attached methodology and limitations.

Lead Paint Screening

Based on the type and age of building construction, it is reasonable to assume that various painted surfaces contain some lead. It is not uncommon in buildings such as this and that have had various renovation and upgrades to have both lead containing paint and non-lead containing paint. Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in paint and other products found in and around buildings and homes. Exposure to lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk; however, adults are also susceptible to the effects of lead over exposure.

For the purposes of this survey, RPF performed screening for lead in paint using a Niton X-Ray

Fluorescence (XRF) Meter of various interior painted surfaces. The results of this lead screening are included at Table 4 of Appendix A. The results of this testing showed lead concentrations in various interior painted surfaces at ranging from 0.0 to 17.3 milligrams per square centimeter

(mg/cm2). The intent of the lead testing was for potential lead hazardous waste disposal screening purposes only.

Per your site representative, lead paint abatement has been completed in accessible areas below the suspended ceiling panel grid line. Based upon screening for lead paint completed by RPF, this appears to be generally true. Based on this limited testing, it should be assumed that other painted surfaces at the site may also contain lead. RPF completed representative screening for each type of accessible paint observed. Lead paint may still be present hidden behind layers of paint in any areas of the building.

Current State of Massachusetts Lead Poisoning regulations consider any paint that contains greater than 1.0 mg/cm2 to be lead-based paint. However, the intent of this survey was for construction purposes only and preliminary demolition waste stream implications, not for compliance with MA Lead Poisoning regulations, HUD, or any regulatory abatement order.

Any surfaces with lead present should be managed in accordance with current rules and guidelines, including but not limited to OSHA worker safety rules and State and EPA waste handling and disposal regulations. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction rules do not specify any "safe" or acceptable levels of lead within paint for the purposes of occupational exposures. Therefore, construction work involving paint found to contain lead must be completed in accordance with OSHA regulations, not limited to the lead standard, 29 CFR 1926.62. Contractors completing work in areas found to contain lead, or where it is reasonable to assume lead may be present, should be notified of the presence (and potential presence) of lead and proper work protocols should be used.

As lead was found to be present in the screening, proper waste testing with TCLP extraction for lead and potentially other toxic materials should also be completed prior to disposal of any waste

VA Medical Center, Leeds MA - Survey Findings Page 6 generated in accordance with current EPA requirements. Oftentimes it is recommended that pre-demolition TCLP testing be completed such that waste can be segregated as required during demolition activity. Construction/demolition waste that is found to contain lead greater or equal to 5.0 milligrams per liter (mg/L) by TCLP analysis must be handled and treated as hazardous waste.

Please note that construction and renovation work involving lead paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 is also regulated under the EPA Renovation, Repair, and

Painting (RRP) rule. Any contractors conducting such work must be properly certified and must use lead safe work methods pursuant to the EPA RRP rule. In addition, pursuant to Title X requirements landlords and sellers are required to disclose the results of lead inspections to tenants and purchasers, and to provide the warning notice and pamphlets in accordance with

Title X and State requirements.

PCB in Caulking

Three (3) composite samples of building caulking were collected and submitted for analysis to determine PCB content. These samples were comprised of discrete caulking materials collected from the entrance door caulking system (black caulk) and the top asphalt flat roofing system

(black caulk and white caulk).

The samples were analyzed by Analytics Corporation using EPA Method 8082. No detectable concentrations of PCBs were present in any of the caulking samples collected. PCB-containing caulk is considered PCB bulk product waste if the concentration of PCBs in the caulk is greater than or equal to (>) 50 ppm pursuant to 40 CFR § 761.3. PCB bulk product waste includes waste derived from manufactured products containing PCBs in a non-liquid state where the concentration at the time of designation for disposal is >50 ppm PCBs. PCB were not detected in the three samples. The results of the PCB analysis are included in the actual lab results presented in of Appendix A.

PCBs have been shown to cause chronic toxic effects and are a human carcinogen. PCBs are toxic according to the U.S. EPA and are a regulated material. The two primary federal laws that affect the handling of PCBs are the Toxic Substance Control Act and the Superfund Law

(CERCLA). Other regulations include various State requirements, Department of

Transportation, U.S. OSHA, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The regulations establish various requirements for the removal, handling, storage and disposal of PCBs.

Conclusions

Based on the survey findings, the building was found to contain ACBM and LP.

Although the purpose of this survey is for building material impact by renovation, the damaged

ACBM pipe insulation located in the basement should be repaired and/or removed and appropriate surface decontamination performed by qualified personnel.

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In accordance with current regulatory requirements, ACBM that may be impacted or disturbed

(such that asbestos fiber release occurs) by renovation, demolition or other such activity must be removed by qualified, licensed firms. Although regulations for removal of nonfriable ACBM are somewhat less stringent than the requirements for friable ACBM, it should be noted that nonfriable ACBM that is subjected to grinding, abrasion, and other forces, could be rendered friable. In this event, the nonfriable ACBM would be re-categorized friable ACBM.

ACBM that will not be impacted by renovation or demolition activity may be left in place if managed properly and if the materials are maintained in good condition. ACBM to remain in the building should be included in an asbestos management plan and operations and maintenance

(O&M) program detailing the measures to be used to safely occupy the building until the ACBM is fully removed. An accredited Management Planner should prepare the O&M Program in accordance with the guidelines set forth in 40 CFR Part 763 (AHERA).

Work impacting LP, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury (and potential PCB ballasts) must be performed in accordance with current State and federal standards, including but not limited safe work practices, engineering controls, proper waste packaging, and proper disposal. Work involving LP may require notification of tenants, if rented or leased space, prior to start of work.

Sufficiently in advance of the start of renovation and/or remediation work, abatement project design should be completed. As part the initial design steps any planned renovation and demolition activity should be reviewed for potential impact on ACBM. Asbestos removal is highly regulated at the State and federal level, and in some cases, at the local level also.

Notification to NH Air Resources is required 10-days prior to the start of interior abatement work and demolition. Only qualified, trained, and licensed firms, as applicable, should be engaged to complete asbestos removal or other abatement activity. Asbestos abatement work must be designed (abatement specifications or work plan prepared) by accredited personnel.

All employees and contractors that may access or otherwise disturb areas with suspect ACBM present should be notified of the presence of ACBM and possible hidden ACBM, and the need to use caution when proceeding with work. Appropriate notifications, labeling and other hazard communications should be completed to all employees, contractors and others in accordance with US OSHA regulations and other applicable requirements (including asbestos labeling in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1926). The scope of RPF services for this survey did not include labeling of ACBM or hazard communications to other employees, building occupants, contractors, or subcontractors.

Documentation of current ACBM conditions and in-depth hazard assessment is beyond the scope-of-work for this initial survey. With the exception of the specific testing and analysis detailed herein, no other samples of materials, oil, water, ground water, air, or other suspect hazardous materials were collected in the course of this inspection that supports or denies these conclusions. No additional services beyond those explicitly stated herein were performed and none should be inferred or implied. The summary and conclusions are based on reasonably ascertainable information as described in this report. RPF Environmental, Inc. makes no

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If you have any questions at this time, or if you would like to discuss the remediation process, please call our office.

Sincerely, RPF ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

Dennis N. Francoeur Jr., CIH CSP

Principal

Ben MacDonald

Asbestos Inspector #AI900611

Enclosures:

Appendix A: Data and Analytical Tables

Appendix B: Sketch & Example Pictures

Appendix C: Summary of Methodology and Limitations

167418 VAMC Bldg 6 100116 Hazmat Survey Report

APPENDIX A

Table 1

DUBOIS & KING, INC.

VAMC Leeds; Building #6

SUMMARY OF ACBM & ASBESTOS IDENTIFIED

Building Material

Location Approximate

Quantity

EPA

Category

Asbestos

Results

Interior

12” Tan Floor Tile

Mastic

2nd Floor halls, rooms, and

Elevator Lobby

3,700 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

2% Chrysotile

12” Yellow Floor Tile and Mastic

2nd floor stair landings and hall

700 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

Assumed from previous report

12” Green/Peach Floor

Tile Mastic

2nd Floor rooms 2,750 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

2% Chrysotile

12” White with Small

Brown Streaks Floor

Tile and Mastic

1st Floor south end halls and rooms

1,750 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

Assumed from previous report

12” Green Floor Tile and Mastic

Room 131 100 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

Assumed from previous report

Pipe Insulation and

Fittings

Basement; bottom of stairs, boiler room and through crawlspaces

1,100 linear feet Friable

RACM

Assumed from previous report

Pipe Insulation Above ceilings in rooms

125B, 125A, and Med Room

27 linear feet Friable

RACM

Assumed from previous report

Pipe Insulation Fittings Above ceilings in rooms

125B, 125A, Med Room, 107, 108, and 109

17 fittings Friable

RACM

Assumed from previous report

Main Entrance Door

Caulk

Main entrance door 40 linear feet Category II

Nonfriable

Assumed from previous report

Glue Daubs Lobby, 211, 223, and likely in other inaccessible areas

200 square feet Category II

Nonfriable

<1%

Anthophyllite

*Must be handled as ACBM unless confirmed to be less than 1% asbestos by further analysis

Ceramic Floor Tile

Adhesive

Room 219 & Room 220 50 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

2% Chrysotile

Roofing

Slate Roof Cement Throughout slate roofing Unknown Category I

Nonfriable

10% Chrysotile

Roof Tie-In Caulking and Sealants

At roofing tie in at main entrance

100 square feet Category I

Nonfriable

Assumed

ACBM

Asphalt Roofing

Layers

Throughout flat asphalt roofing

Unknown Category I

Nonfriable

Assumed

ACBM

Notes:

Table 1 does not include a listing of all ACBM and suspect ACBM present at the site, only the materials found to be

ACBM during the limited testing of this limited survey. Full testing and inspections are required to further identify the types, locations and quantities of ACBM present at this site.

Please note that Category 1 and Category 2 nonfriable ACM are recategorized as friable and/or RACM under certain conditions. Current State asbestos regulations are more strict and comprehensive than the EPA NESHAPs requirements.

All quantities are approximate only and should be confirmed during abatement project design and abatement bidding.

It is likely that some concealed or inaccessible ACBM is present. Care should be used when renovating/demolishing inaccessible building space. Further explorative survey work may be necessary during design and/or in conjunction with demolition.

Table 2

Polarized Light Microscopy – EPA 600/R-93/116 Method

Samples Collected: August 31, 2016

Trace means less than 1%. SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous sample during the survey work. Please reference the "HG" group number.

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Sample ID Description

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

083116 HG1A –

A-tile

12" Floor tile, white with specks, 1st floor, hall outside

Closet PC120 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG1A –

B-mastic

12" White with specks floor tile mastic, brown, 1st floor, hall outside Closet PC120 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG1A –

C- leveling

Leveling compound, 1st floor, hall outside Closet

PC120 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG1B –

A-tile

12" Floor tile, white with specks, 1st floor, Room 127 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG1B –

B-mastic

12" White with specks floor tile mastic, brown, 1st floor, Room 127 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG2A –

A-tile

12" Floor tile, white with brown streaks, 1st floor, Room 123 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG2A –

B-mastic

12" White with brown streaks floor tile mastic, brown, 1st floor, Room 123 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG2B –

A-tile

12" Floor tile, white with brown streaks, 1st floor, Hall outside room 121 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG2B –

B-mastic

12" White with brown streaks floor tile mastic, brown, 1st floor, Hall outside room 121 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG4A

HVAC Caulk, gray, 1st floor, Closet PC120 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG4B

HVAC Caulk, gray, 1st floor, Closet PC121 None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG5A

Carpet Adhesive, yellow, 1st floor, Lobby None Detected -- 100% Other

Table 2 (continued)

Trace means less than 1%. SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

083016 HG5B

Carpet Adhesive, yellow, 1st floor, Lobby None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG6A

Glue Daubs, brown, 1st floor, Lobby Positive

<1%

Anthophyllite -- 100% Other

083016 HG6B

Glue Daubs, brown, 1st floor, Lobby Positive

<1%

Anthophyllite -- 100% Other

083016 HG7A –

A-ceramic tile

Ceramic wall tile, black, 1st floor, Room 117 None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG7A –

B-grout

Ceramic wall tile grout, white, 1st floor, Room 117 None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG7A –

C-adhesive

Ceramic wall tile adhesive, yellow, 1st floor, Room 117 None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG7B –

A-ceramic tile

Ceramic wall tile, black, 1st floor, Room 118 None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG7B –

B-grout

Ceramic wall tile grout, white, 1st floor, Room 118 None Detected -- 100% Other

083016 HG7B –

C-adhesive

Ceramic wall tile adhesive, yellow, 1st floor, Room 118 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG8A

Roof sealant, black, southwest asphalt roof None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG8B

Roof sealant, black, top asphalt roof at penetration None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG9A

Slate Roof Paper, black, south slate roof None Detected 70% Cellulose 30% Other

083116 HG9B

Slate Roof Paper, black, north slate roof None Detected 70% Cellulose 30% Other

083116 HG10A

Roof Sealant, white, top asphalt roof at edge None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG10B

Roof Sealant, white, top asphalt roof at penetration None Detected -- 100% Other

Trace means less than 1%. SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

083116 HG11A

Slate Roof Cement, black, north slate roof Positive

10%

Chrysotile -- 90% Other

083116 HG11B

Slate Roof Cement, black, south slate roof *SFP -- --

083116 HG12A HVAC Caulk, gray, attic None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG12B HVAC Caulk, gray, attic None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13A

– A-tile 1

12" Floor Tile, peach, 2nd floor, Room 207 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13A

– B-mastic 1

12" peach/green floor tile mastic, brown, 2nd floor, Room 207 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13A

– C-tile 2

12" Floor tile and mastic, green, 2nd floor, Room 207 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13A

– D-mastic 2

12" peach/green floor tile mastic, brown/black, 2nd floor, Room 207 Positive

2%

Chrysotile -- 98% Other

083116 HG13B

– A-tile 1

12" Floor Tile, peach, 2nd floor, Room 228 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13B

– B-mastic 1

12" peach/green floor tile mastic, brown, 2nd floor, Room 228 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13B

– C-tile 2

12" Floor tile and mastic, green, 2nd floor, Room 228 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG13B

– D-mastic 2

12" peach/green floor tile mastic, brown/black, 2nd floor, Room 228 *SFP -- --

083116 HG14A

12" Floor tile, tan, elevator car None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG14B

– A-tile

12" Floor tile, tan, elevator car None Detected -- 100% Other

Trace means less than 1%. SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

083116 HG14B

– B-mastic

12" tan floor tile mastic, black, 2nd floor, elevator lobby Positive

2%

Chrysotile -- 98% Other

083116 HG15A

4'x2' ceiling panel, grey, 2nd floor, Room 207 None Detected

10% Mineral

Wool, 15%

Fiber Glass, 45% Cellulose

10% Other, 20% Perlite

083116 HG15B

4'x2' ceiling panel, grey, 1st floor, Kitchen None Detected

10% Mineral

Wool, 15%

Fiber Glass, 45% Cellulose

10% Other, 20% Perlite

083116 HG16A

2'x2' ceiling panel, grey, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected

10% Mineral

Wool, 15%

Fiber Glass, 45% Cellulose

10% Other, 20% Perlite

083116 HG16B

2'x2' ceiling panel, grey, 1st floor, Room 120 None Detected

10% Mineral

Wool, 15%

Fiber Glass, 45% Cellulose

10% Other, 20% Perlite

083116 HG17A

– A-ceramic tile

Ceramic wall tile, tan, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG17A

– B-grout

Ceramic wall tile grout, white, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG17A

– C-adhesive

Ceramic wall tile adhesive, white, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG17B

– A-ceramic tile

Ceramic wall tile, tan, 2nd floor, Room 215 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG17B

– B-grout

Ceramic wall tile grout, white, 2nd floor, Room 215 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG17B

– C-adhesive

Ceramic wall tile adhesive, white, 2nd floor, Room 215 None Detected -- 100% Other

Trace means less than 1%. SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

083116 HG18A

– A-ceramic tile

Ceramic floor tile, brown, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG18A

– B-grout

Ceramic floor tile grout, brown, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG18A

– C-adhesive

Ceramic floor tile adhesive, yellow, 1st floor, Room 119 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG18B

– A-ceramic tile

Ceramic floor tile, brown, 2nd floor, Room 215 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG18B

– B-grout

Ceramic floor tile grout, brown, 2nd floor, Room 215 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG18B

– C-adhesive

Ceramic floor tile adhesive, yellow, 2nd floor, Room 215 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG19A

– A-ceramic tile

Ceramic floor tile, green, 2nd floor, Room 219 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG19A

– B-grout

Ceramic floor tile grout, gray, 2nd floor, Room 219 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG19A

– C-adhesive

Ceramic floor tile adhesive brown/black, 2nd floor, Room 219 Positive

2%

Chrysotile -- 98% Other

083116 HG19B

– A-ceramic tile

Ceramic floor tile, green, 2nd floor, Room 220 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG19B

– B-grout

Ceramic floor tile grout, gray, 2nd floor, Room 220 None Detected -- 100% Other

083116 HG19B

– C-adhesive

Ceramic floor tile adhesive brown/black, 2nd floor, Room 220 *SFP -- -- 167418

Table 3

Samples Collected: May 11, 2016

Trace means less than 1%. SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

051116 HG1a

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, hallway outside Room B126;

Panel 6-102, B-104 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG1b

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, hallway outside Room B126;

Panel 6-102, B-104 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG1c

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, hallway outside Room B126;

Panel 6-102, B-104 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG1c

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, hallway outside Room B126;

Panel 6-102, B-104 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG2a

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, Day room;

Panel 6-100 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG2a

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, Day room;

Panel 6-100 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG2b

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, Day room;

Panel 6-100 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG2b

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, Day room;

Panel 6-100 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG2c

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, Day room;

Panel 6-100 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG2c

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 1st

Floor, Day room;

Panel 6-100 None Detected -- 100% Other

Table 3 (continued)

Samples Collected: May 10, 11, & 12, 2016

Trace means less than 1% . SFP Means analysis was terminated because asbestos was detected on a previous homogenous

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Content

Asbestos

Components

Fibrous

Components

Non Fibrous

Components

051116 HG3a

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 2nd

Floor, at panel 6-200;

Panels 6-201, 6-200 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG3a

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 2nd

Floor, at panel 6-200;

Panels 6-201, 6-200 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG3b

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 2nd

Floor, at panel 6-200;

Panels 6-201, 6-200 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG3b

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 2nd

Floor, at panel 6-200;

Panels 6-201, 6-200 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG3c

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 2nd

Floor, at panel 6-200;

Panels 6-201, 6-200 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG3c

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, 2nd

Floor, at panel 6-200;

Panels 6-201, 6-200 None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG4a

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, basement;

Panels E6-B1, E6-LS, E6-EB, E6-LB None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG4a

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, basement;

Panels E6-B1, E6-LS, E6-EB, E6-LB None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG4b

– A-Finish

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, basement;

Panels E6-B1, E6-LS, E6-EB, E6-LB None Detected -- 100% Other

051116 HG4b

– B-Base

Plaster and Skim Coat, Building 6, basement;

Panels E6-B1, E6-LS, E6-EB, E6-LB None Detected -- 100% Other

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Table 4

XRF SURVEY RESULTS

Sample Collected: August 30, 2016

Reading

No.

Component Substrate Color Location

Result

(mg/cm2)

325 Calibration

SRM 2572 1.6

326 Calibration

SRM 2573 1.1

327 Calibration SRM 2575 0.4

328 Wall Plaster Beige Room 130; below ceiling 0.0

329 Wall Plaster White Room 130; above ceiling 0.0

330 Wall Plaster Blue Room 130; below ceiling 0.01

331 Wall Plaster Beige Room 129; below ceiling 0.0

332 Wall Plaster Beige Room 129; above ceiling 8.6

333 Wall Plaster Blue Room 129; below ceiling 0.0

334 Wall Plaster Beige Room 126; above ceiling 8.8

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside 129; above ceiling 8.0

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside 129; below ceiling 0.0

337 Wall Plaster Beige Room 122; below ceiling 0.0

338 Wall Plaster Blue Room 122; below ceiling 0.0

339 Wall Plaster Beige Room 123; below ceiling 0.0

340 Wall Plaster Blue Room 123; below ceiling 0.0

341 Wall Plaster Beige Room 125B; above ceiling 8.0

342 Wall Plaster Beige Room 125B; below ceiling 0.0

343 Wall Plaster Green/Brown Room 121; above ceiling 3.2

Wall Plaster Yellow

Hall outside Room 121;

above ceiling 0.0

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside Room 121;

below ceiling 0.0

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside Room 125B;

above ceiling 10.8

347 Wall Plaster Beige Stair 157N 0.0

TABLE 4 (cont.)

Lead based paint as defined by current NH lead poisoning prevention regulations, is any paint that contains in excess of 1.0 mg/cm2 of lead.

OSHA does not currently establish a percent lead for lead paint.

mg/cm2 milligrams per centimeter square cps means hertz measurement

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to these results.

Component Substrate Color Location

Result

(mg/cm2)

348 Wall CMU Beige Stair 157N 0.0

349 Wall Plaster Green Room 131; above ceiling 7.9

350 Wall Plaster Beige Room 131; below ceiling 0.0

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside Room 119;

above ceiling 10.3

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside 119; below ceiling 0.0

353 Wall Plaster Beige/Blue Room 119; above ceiling 10.3

354 Door Metal Blue Room 119; door 0.01

355 Wall Plaster White Room 118 0.0

356 Wall Plaster Beige/Blue Room 127; below ceiling 0.0

357 Wall Plaster Beige Room 127; above ceiling 8.8

Wall Plaster Beige

Lobby; above wall and ceilings 7.6

359 Wall Plaster Beige Lobby; below ceiling 0.0

360 Wall Plaster Beige Room 117; above ceiling 0.0

361 Wall Plaster Beige Room 101; above ceiling 8.4

362 Wall Plaster Beige Room 116; above ceiling 8.8

363 Wall Plaster Blue Room 16; above ceiling 0.00

364 Ceiling Plaster White Room 116; above ceiling 0.05

Wall Plaster Green

Room 102/103; above ceiling 6.5

Lead based paint as defined by current NH lead poisoning prevention regulations, is any paint that contains in excess of 1.0 mg/cm2 of lead.

OSHA does not currently establish a percent lead for lead paint.

mg/cm2 milligrams per centimeter square cps means hertz measurement

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to

Component Substrate Color Location

Result

(mg/cm2)

Wall Plaster Green

Medication Room; above ceiling 6.5

367 Wall Plaster Blue Room 108; below ceiling 0.0

368 Wall Plaster Beige Kitchen; above ceiling 8.0

369 Wall Plaster Blue Room 110; above ceiling 0.02

370 Wall Plaster Blue Room 110; below ceiling 0.00

371 Wall Plaster White Room 109; above ceiling 0.00

376 Calibration SRM 2572 1.6

377 Calibration SRM 2573 1.0

378 Calibration SRM 2575 0.30

Wall Plaster Green

Hall outside Room 209;

above ceiling 5.2

380 Wall Plaster Beige Room 208; below ceiling 0.0

381 Wall Plaster Green Room 208; below ceiling 0.0

382 Wall Plaster Beige Hall outside Room 213 6.8

383 Ceiling Plaster Beige Room 207; above ceiling 6.1

384 Ceiling/Wall Plaster Beige Room 206; above ceiling 4.3

Ceiling/Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside Room 215;

above ceiling 2.8

386 Ceiling Plaster White Room 209 0.0

387 Wall Plaster Beige Room 204; above ceiling 5.9

388 Wall Plaster Beige Room 216; above ceiling 17.3

Lead based paint as defined by current NH lead poisoning prevention regulations, is any paint that contains in excess of 1.0 mg/cm2 of lead.

OSHA does not currently establish a percent lead for lead paint.

mg/cm2 milligrams per centimeter square cps means hertz measurement

Please reference the full report for discussions and additional information and limitations pertaining to

Component Substrate Color Location

Result

(mg/cm2)

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside Room 217;

above ceiling 1.4

390 Wall Plaster Beige Room 217; above ceiling 8.4

391 Wall Plaster White Room 217; above ceiling 0.2

392 Wall Plaster Tan/Gray Room 218; above ceiling 7.0

393 Wall Plaster Green Room 232; above ceiling 0.0

394 Wall Plaster Yellow Room 231; above ceiling 0.0

395 Wall Plaster Yellow Room 230; above ceiling 0.05

Wall Plaster Beige

Hall outside Room 221;

above ceiling 4.0

Ceiling Plaster Yellow

Hall outside Room 221;

above ceiling 6.3

398 Ceiling Plaster White Room 228; above ceiling 3.9

Wall Plaster Green

Room 227 & 228; above ceiling 0.01

400 Wall Plaster White Room 225 0.0

401 Wall Plaster Green Room 225 0.0

412 Calibration SRM 2572 1.6

413 Calibration SRM 2573 1.0

414 Calibration SRM 2575 0.30 167418

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APPENDIX B

EXAMPLE PICTURES

Site Address:

Building #6

VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts www.airpf.com

888-SAFE AIR

File No. 167418

1. Building #6; arrow indicates assumed ACBM roofing materials at entrance tie-in.

2. 12” tan floor tile with ACBM black mastic and assumed

ACBM 12” yellow floor tile and black mastic.

3. 12” peach/green floor tile with ACBM black mastic.

4. Assumed ACBM 12” White with Small Brown Streaks

Floor Tile and Mastic.

5. Assumed ACBM pipe insulation fitting. 6. Assumed ACBM pipe insulation and fittings; basement.

EXAMPLE PICTURES

Site Address:

Building #6

VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts www.airpf.com

888-SAFE AIR

File No. 167418

7. Assumed ACBM door caulk at main entrance.

8. Glue daubs with <1% asbestos, must be considered ACBM unless further testing completed to confirm <1%; lobby.

9. Fixed ceiling panels assumed to have ACBM glue daubs;

Room 211.

10. Example of ceramic floor tile with ACBM adhesive; Rooms

219 and 220.

11. Example of slate roofing with ACBM black cement and assumed ACBM asphalt roofing.

12. ACBM slate roof cement.

APPENDIX C

Summary of Methodology: Asbestos-Containing Building Materials Survey

EPA accredited inspector(s) surveyed accessible space in the building or site areas included within the

RPF Scope of Work (SOW) to identify suspect asbestos-containing building material (ACBM). Suspect

ACBM was inventoried and categorized into homogeneous groups of materials. To the extent indicated in the report, samples were then extracted from the different groups of homogeneous materials in accordance with applicable State and federal rules and regulations. For surveys in which the SOW included full inspections of the affect space, sampling methodologies were based on the requirements set forth in 40 CFR Part 763 (EPA) and 29 CFR Part 1926.1101 (OSHA). For preliminary or limited surveys, findings apply to only the affected material or space as indicated in the RPF SOW and Report and additional inspection and testing will be required to satisfy regulatory obligations associated with renovation, demolition, maintenance and other occupational safety and health requirements.

Collected samples were individually placed into sealed containers, labeled, and submitted with proper chain of custody forms to the RPF NVLAP-accredited vendor laboratory. Sample containers and tools were cleaned after each sample was collected. Samples were analyzed for asbestos content using polarized light microscopy (PLM). Although PLM is the method currently recognized in State and federal regulations for asbestos identification in bulk samples, PLM may not be sensitive enough to detect all of the asbestos fibers in certain types of materials, such as floor tile and other nonfriable ACBM. In the event that more definitive results are requested in cases of with negative or trace results of asbestos are detected, RPF recommends that confirmation testing be completed using transmission electron microscopy.

For each homogeneous group of suspect material, a “stop at first positive” (SFP) method may have been employed during the analysis. The SFP method is based on current EPA sampling protocols and means that if one sample within a homogeneous group of suspect material is found to contain >1% asbestos, then further analysis of that specific homogenous group samples is terminated and the entire homogeneous group of material is considered to be ACBM regardless of the other sample results. This is based on the potential for inconsistent mix of asbestos in the product yielding varying findings across the different individual samples collected from the same homogeneous group. Unless otherwise noted in the report, sample groups found to have 1% to <10% asbestos content are assumed to be ACBM; to rebut this assumption further analysis with point count methods are required.

Inaccessible and hidden areas, including but not limited to wall/floor/ceiling cavity space, space with obstructed access (such as fiberglass insulation above suspended ceilings), sub floors, interiors of mechanical and process equipment, and similar spaces were not included in the inspection and care should be used when accessing these areas in the future. Unless otherwise noted in the RPF Report, destructive survey techniques were not employed during this survey.

In the event that additional suspect materials are encountered that are not addressed in this report, the materials should be properly tested by an accredited inspector. For example, during renovation and demolition it is likely that additional suspect material will be encountered and such suspect materials should be assumed to be hazardous until proper inspection and testing occurs.

RPF followed applicable industry standards; however, various assumptions and limitations of the methods can result in missed materials or misidentification of materials due several factors including but not limited to: inaccessible space due to physical or safety constraints, space that is difficult to reach to fully inspection, assumptions regarding the determination of homogenous groups of suspect material, assumptions regarding attempts to conduct representative sampling, and potential for varying mixtures and layers of material sampled not being representative of all areas of similar material. Also reference the

Limitations document attached to the report.

Summary of Methodology: Lead in Paint Survey

Screening for lead in paint (LP) was performed using bulk sampling of paint or using an X-Ray

Fluorescence (XRF) meter for in situ measurements of various painted surfaces. For bulk sampling, samples for determinations were collected by scraping lead paint chips from the substrate. The surveyor attempted to sample layers of paint down to the substrate surface at each sample location. Samples were placed into proper sample containers, the containers were then sealed, labeled and shipped with chain of custody to the RPF AIHA accredited vendor laboratory. The samples were analyzed for total lead content using SW 846 3050B - NIOSH Method 7420. For XRF screening, the device was used and calibrated in accordance with the equipment and industry guidelines applicable for the specific testing performed.

Unless specific TCLP waste characterizations were included in the RPF Scope of Work (SOW), further analysis of waste streams for toxicity characteristics including, but not necessarily limited to lead, may be required prior to disposal of the waste stream. Other toxics may also be present including other heavy metals and PCBs and it may also be necessary to conduct waste characterization for these materials.

Sampling was limited to the specific components as listed in the RPF Report and testing and survey was not completed on every different surface in every room or area in the building. In addition unless otherwise noted in the RPF Report, surface dust, air and soil testing were not conducted during this survey. In order to conduct thorough hazard assessments for lead exposures, representative surface dust testing and air monitoring throughout the building, LBP testing of all surfaces in the building, and representative soil testing in the exterior areas should be completed. This type of testing and analysis was beyond the SOW for the initial survey

The intent of this survey is for lead in construction purposes, not for lead abatement, lead inspections, or lead hazard assessments in residential situations. Specific survey and inspection protocols are required for residential lead-based paint inspections that were not included in the RPF SOW.

RPF followed applicable industry standards for construction related identification in nonresidential settings; however, RPF does not warrant or certify that all lead or other hazardous materials in or on the building has been identified and included in this report. Various assumptions and limitations of the methods can result in missed materials or misidentification of materials due several factors including but not limited to: inaccessible space due to physical or safety constraints, space that is difficult to reach to inspect of sample, assumptions regarding the determination of homogenous or like types of paint, assumptions regarding attempts to conduct representative sampling, and potential for varying mixtures and layers of material sampled not being representative of all areas of similar appearing material. Also reference the Limitations document attached to the report.

Summary of Methodology: Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Mercury and Refrigerants

Various, accessible fluorescent light fixtures were inspected to determine if the ballasts contain a “No

PCBs” label. Ballasts that do not have the “No PCBs” label are assumed to contain PCB.

Only limited fixtures were checked based on accessibility and safety concerns. Further inspection will be required during the course of construction, maintenance, renovation and demolition.

Various equipment and machinery within the building may also contain PCB oils. Specific findings relating to such equipment and machinery were not included in the RPF SOW.

It is common to find fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats and switches are present in buildings.