36C24519B0006-0002001.pdf

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

BUILDING 500 1st Floor Interstitial

Martinsburg VA Medical Center

510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405

Ms. Krista Bowen, Industrial Hygienist

BEC Project # WV15032

Fieldwork Conducted: December 15, 2016

Final Technical Report Date: February 9, 2017

Prepared by:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

BUILDING 500 1st Floor Interstitial

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I SITE DESCRIPTION 1.0

SECTION II ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY 1.0

SECTION III CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 3.0

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A SAMPLING LOG

APPENDIX B BEC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

BOGGS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

Onsite Fieldwork Conducted By & Final Technical Report Reviewed By:

Derrick A. Klein Environmental Specialist State of West Virginia US EPA AHERA Asbestos Inspector (#AI008781)

SECTION 1.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

Project Site: Building 500 1st Floor Interstitial

Requester Name: Ms. Krista Bowen, Industrial Hygienist

Requester Address: Department of Veteran Affairs

Subject Site Description & Scope of Work:

The subject site is Building 500 1st floor Interstitial located on the campus at Martinsburg VA Medical Center at 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg West Virginia 25405, hereinafter referred to as the subject site.

BEC received authorization from Ms. Krista Bowen, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Industrial Hygienist, to provide support services to update the existing asbestos-containing materials database developed by previous inspectors. Ms. Bowen requested the asbestos inspection to ensure compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (US EPA) and State of West Virginia regulations, prior to disturbance of building construction materials anticipated (scheduled) to occur during renovation activities and to update the inventory of asbestos-containing materials.

SECTION 2.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL SURVEY

BOGGS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. (BEC) conducted an asbestos-containing building construction materials (ACBMs) re-inspection survey of the interior and exterior of the subject site to evaluate materials that were previously not sampled, collection and further evaluation of non-friable organically bound materials via Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and updates of the existing locations and quantities of building construction materials. The asbestos inspection was conducted in accordance with the US EPA "Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986" (40 CFR Part 763) and the "Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) of 1992" (40 CFR Part 763, Appendix C-E, Model Accreditation Plan).

BEC staff member Mr. Derrick Klein, a US EPA AHERA and State of West Virginia licensed asbestos inspector, conducted a preliminary field walk inspection for the purpose of developing an understanding of the previously sampled components and to identify any previously unidentified suspected asbestos-containing materials.

Subsequently, Mr. Klein did not collect any bulk samples of suspect ACBMs observed at the subject site on December 15, 2016.

FIELD SAMPLING

BEC advises, based upon current US EPA asbestos hazard control regulations, the minimum number of samples necessary to definitively determine the presence (or absence) of ACBMs is dependent on the nature and quantity of the suspect building construction material. Additionally, the US EPA has established a standardized schedule for bulk sample collection of suspect ACBMs based upon homogeneous areas.

See APPENDIX B – SAMPLING LOG for the comprehensive sampling log sheet complete with historical sampling data.

SECTION 2.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL SURVEY

ASBESTOS SURVEY LIMITATIONS

The above limited inspection was characterized by close visual inspection of Building 500 1st floor interstitial, in accordance with US EPA regulations and generally accepted engineering work practices associated with the conduct of an asbestos survey. It is relevant to note, BEC did NOT conduct exploratory demolition to gain access to enclosed building conditions (e.g., wall cavities, pipe chases, HVAC ductwork shafts, ceiling plenums, etc.).

Additionally, BEC sampling strategy was designed to include materials not previously sampled and non-organically bound materials which were not evaluated via TEM. As such, BEC assumes no responsibility that the historical information provided is accurate or complete.

BEC collected random bulk samples of suspect ACBMs. BEC has made every effort to identify all locations and types of asbestos-containing construction materials. BEC asbestos survey sampling strategy included multiple samples of the same materials chosen at random. However, BEC advises, due to the inconsistencies of manufacturer processes and contractor installation methods, materials of similar construction may contain varied quantities of asbestos.

Furthermore, BEC advises locating all asbestos-containing materials can only be definitively achieved by conducting exploratory demolition and sampling every section of pipe insulation, every fitting or valve covering, every square yard of fireproofing, and every square foot of other surface coating materials. Therefore, BEC makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that all asbestos has been found. Additionally, BEC recommends bulk sampling and analysis of all suspect ACBMs (not otherwise evaluated during this survey) encountered within a building area, prior to renovation or demolition.

SECTION 3.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSIONS

1. BEC concludes, based upon onsite visual inspection, review of analytical data, and review of historical analytical data. US EPA-regulated ACBMs (defined as >1% asbestos content) were identified at the subject site and are listed in Table C – Asbestos-Containing Materials.

TABLE C: ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

Building Construction Material

Location

EPA

Regulated

OSHA

Regulated Estimated Quantity

White Duct Mastic Throughout 1st Floor Interstitial YES YES TBD*

Brown Metal Duct Seam Sealant

Throughout 1st Floor Interstitial YES YES TBD*

Off-White Pipe Mastic Throughout 1st Floor Interstitial YES YES TBD*

Yellow/Green/Brown Seam Sealant

Throughout 1st Floor Interstitial YES YES TBD*

*BEC advises that due to accessibility and extensive renovation history of the interstitial space that quantifying all locations of asbestos containing materials was not feasible.

2. BEC concludes, based upon review of US EPA and State of West Virginia law, specific regulations governing the disturbance, removal, and disposal of asbestos, DO APPLY to any work, of which is planned and/or can be reasonably anticipated to, result in the disturbance of the materials identified in the course of this inspection.

3. BEC concludes, based upon review of United States Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (Construction Industry-29 CFR 1926.1101 and General Industry-29 CFR 1910.1001) regulations governing non-occupational and occupational exposure to asbestos, DO APPLY to any renovation/demolition, housekeeping, maintenance and repair activities directly and/or indirectly impacting (disturbance/damage) the asbestos containing materials.

SECTION 3.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. BEC recommends should the renovation activities result in the discovery of additional suspect ACBMs, halting all work activities with subsequent bulk sample collection and analysis of discovered ACBMs, to determine asbestos content.

2. BEC recommends, due to extensive renovation history and reinstallation of similar materials in both size/shape/color, that prior to any new renovation activities that collection of bulk sample of suspect ACBM’s to determine asbestos content.

APPENDIX A

SAMPLING LOG

Building #:

Date: 12/15/2016

HA# Sample # Lab initials/Chain of Custody # Sample location Material Description

General Material Category or substrate Notes

Bldg # Floor Wing Space # Location of Sample Asb. Type Asb. Content

1 071508OPICEW B001 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial West of 21 CW Hallway

Supply White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic

(fiberglass) Chrysotile 3‐ 5%

1 071508OPICEW B002 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial East of #22 CCW Room

1A‐132 White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic

(fiberglass) Chrysotile 3‐5%

1 071508OPICEW B003 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial Interstitial Space East of #22 CCW Room 1A‐132 White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic (fiberglass) Chrysotile 1‐2%

1 071508OPICEW B004 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial Interstitial Space CCW #45 Room 1A‐129 White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic (fiberglass) Chrysotile 3‐5%

1 041009CPC1CEWB001 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial CPC‐1 Vavbox TU8 White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic

(fiberglass) NAD NAD

1 041009CPC1CEWB002 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial CPC‐1 Vavbox TU9 White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic

(fiberglass) NAD NAD

1 041009CPC1CEWB003 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial CPC‐1 Vavbox TU13 White Duct Mastic duct insulation mastic

(fiberglass) Chrysostile 2‐4%

1 041009CPC1CEWB004 101593‐0 500 1st intersititial CPC‐1 Hot Water Perimeter Heating

White Duct Mastic on Insulation (Piping) duct insulation mastic (fiberglass) NAD NAD

Lab Results

Sampling Log Sheet BEC Inspector: Derrick Klein 500 1st Floor Intersitial

APPENDIX B

BEC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS