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Report of

Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Survey for

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Med Center Drive

Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301

Prepared for

Harrell Design Group, P.C.

8016 Tower Point Drive

Charlotte, North Carolina 28227

Prepared by

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

850 Poplar Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

October 12, 2017

PSI Project #08162999

October 5, 2017

Harrell Design Group, P.C.

8016 Tower Point Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28227

Attention: Mr. Daniel E. Bush, RA Senior Project Manager dbush@harrelldg.com

Subject: Asbestos and Lead based Paint Survey Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Med Center Drive Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301 PSI Project # 08162999

Mr. Bush:

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) performed the Asbestos Survey that you requested. PSI provided its services in general accordance with our agreement dated July 7th, 2017. PSI transmits one copy with this letter.

PSI thanks you for choosing us as your consultant for this project. Please contact us at 412-922-4000 if you have any questions or we may be of further service.

Respectfully Submitted, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Doug Finke Jeff Chapman Project Manager Principal Consultant

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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center October 12, 2017

PSI project #08162999

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.2 PURPOSE

2.3 AUTHORIZATION

2.4 LIMITATIONS

2.5 WARRANTY

3 GENERAL BUILDING AND SURVEY INFORMATION

3.1 BUILDING INFORMATION

3.2 INSPECTION INFORMATION

4 METHODOLOGY

4.1 RECORD DOCUMENT REVIEW

4.2 VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES

4.3 ASBESTOS SAMPLING PROCEDURES

4.4 ASBESTOS ANALYSIS PROCEDURES

5 FINDINGS

5.1 ASBESTOS RESULTS

6 CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 CONCLUSIONS

6.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A – SCOPE OF WORK MAP

APPENDIX B – REPORT OF BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS FOR ASBESTOS AND LEAD

APPENDIX C – ASBESTOS AND LEAD BULK SAMPLE LOG/CHAIN OF CUSTODY

APPENDIX D – SITE LAYOUT AND SAMPLE LOCATION DRAWINGS

APPENDIX E – INSPECTOR AND LABORATORY CERTIFICATIONS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Professional Service Industries (PSI), Inc., was retained by Harrell Design Group, P.C. to conduct a survey for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and lead based paint (LBP) at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, located at 1 Med Center Drive, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301.

The subject portion of the building is approximately 16,000 square ft., 2-story, with basement, brick, concrete masonry unit (CMU) structure that was constructed in 1950. The subject structure was occupied during the inspection. The hospital is a multiple story building whose square footage was not supplied.

The purpose of the investigation and sampling was to provide information regarding the presence, condition, and estimated quantity of accessible ACMs and LBPs located at the facility prior to its planned renovation. Roof Systems were not included in the scope of this survey.

Asbestos Survey

The asbestos inspection and sampling was conducted on September 26, 2017. A total of 51 samples were collected from 22 suspect asbestos-containing homogeneous materials during the survey. The samples were analyzed by polarized light microscopy (PLM).

The following 10 ACMs (>1% asbestos) were identified during this investigation:

• (HA-02) Black Mastic associated with Non- ACM 12”x12” Beige Mottle Floor Tile - Room B 145

• (HA-03) White Acoustical Ceiling Plaster - Men’s Locker Room

• (HA-04) Brown Compressed Paper and Associated Fittings- Rooms 1135 thru 1143, 1146, 1148, 1149, 1152, 1154, Hallway for rooms 1135 thru 1154, Basement Men’s Locker Room, assumed to be above plaster ceilings in basement rooms/offices

• (HA-05) Black Mastic associated with Non- ACM 12” White with Gray specks Floor Tile 1st Floor Rooms 1129, 1129A, 1129B, 1135 thru 1156, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1165, 1167, 1168, 1169, 1171

Basement – Hallway, B140, B 144, B146, B154 B155, B162, B165

• (HA-08) “Mag Block” Pipe Insulation and Associated Fittings – Room 1146/1148

• (HA-09) “Air Cell” Pipe Insulation and Associated Fittings - Rooms 1135 thru 1143, 1146, 1148, 1149, 1152, 1154, Hallway for rooms 1135 thru 1154, Assumed to be above plaster ceilings in basement rooms/offices

• (HA-10) Black Mastic on Filler over Black Mastic – Under HA-05 in Room 1152

• (HA-20) 9” x 9” Red Floor Tile with Black Mastic – Room B 163 – 130 SF (subject area only)

• (HA-21) Black Mastic associated with Non- ACM 12” x 12” Beige Mottled Floor Tile – Room B 163

• (HA-22) Black Floor Tile with Yellow Mastic over Tan Floor Tile with Black Mastic – Doorway Between Rooms B 155 and B 154

In addition, the following materials were not sampled due to inaccessibility, safety concerns, or in order to avoid compromising their integrity, and are assumed to be ACM:

• None

The identified or assumed ACMs were observed to be in good condition at the time of the field investigation.

ACMs should be maintained in a good non-damaged condition through use of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program. Regulated ACM (RACM) must be properly removed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor prior to renovations or demolition that would disturb the material.

Federal, State and Local regulations and guidelines should be strictly adhered to when removing the ACM.

In many areas, EPA Category I & II non-friable ACMs in good condition do not need to be removed prior to demolition. However, if demolition practices will cause these materials to be cut, sanded, ground or abraded, or otherwise made friable, they should be treated as RACM and removed prior to demolition. If non-friable ACM’s are not removed prior to demolition, the generated debris cannot be recycled, burned or used as clean-fill.

In addition, prior to any future maintenance, renovation or demolition activities, any assumed ACMs should be tested, and any areas noted as inaccessible during this project, or any concealed areas, such as behind walls, where suspect ACMs are discovered, will require a survey for ACM.

The following materials were point counted and determined to contain ≤1% asbestos; therefore, they are not considered to be ACM by EPA or OSHA.

• None

These materials are unregulated by EPA, and are considered unclassified asbestos work per OSHA. Some OSHA work control practices and prohibitions will still apply, with the extent depending on whether the worker's exposure to airborne asbestos exceeds the OSHA PEL during the renovation/demolition process.

Lead-containing Paint Survey

The scope of work for the limited lead paint chip screening included the collection of 25 paint chip samples from accessible and exposed interior painted building components from the subject building. Paint chip samples were collected to provide the client with a general idea of the potential presence of lead-containing paint. The sampling was not intended to be an exhaustive survey of all paints in the building but a representation of the type of materials and components painted with lead-containing paint.

A total of 25 paint chip samples were collected from the accessible exposed painted/coated surfaces within the building.

2 of the paint chip samples collected from the interior of the building had a lead concentration equal to or greater than the Federal standard for lead-based paint (LBP) of 0.5% lead by weight.

However, 17 of the 25 samples did contain detectable lead concentrations in the paint. The paint was observed to be in an intact.

• (L-01) White Paint on Plaster in Room B 145

• (L-04) Cream Paint on Plaster in Room 1152

• (L-07) Cream Paint on Metal Door of Room 1166

• (L-09) White Paint on Plaster in Hallway outside of Room 193

• (L-10) White Paint on Metal Door Jamb leading into Room 194

• (L-11) White Paint on Metal Door Jamb leading into Room B 145

• (L-12) Brown Paint on Metal Door Jamb leading into Men’s Locker Room

• (L-13) Tan Paint on Plaster in Hallway outside Room B 163

• (L-14) Tan Paint on Plaster in Hallway outside Room B 162

• (L-16) White Paint on Plaster above Ceiling Tile in Room B 155

• (L-17) Brown Paint on Metal Door Jamb leading into Room B 154

• (L-18) White Paint on Plaster outside room B 154

• (L-19) Cream Paint on Metal Door Jamb leading to room B 153

• (L-20) Brown Paint on Metal Door Frame in Hallway B 147

• (L-21) White Paint on Plaster in hallway outside room B 147

• (L-22) White Paint on Plaster in Men’s Restroom

• (L-24) Gray Paint on Concrete flooring in room B 138

• (L-25) White Paint on plaster in Room B 126

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulates worker’s exposure to lead paint concentrations in any amount. Therefore, in order to satisfy OSHA requirements, worker protection and monitoring may be required for work activities that disturb paints that contain lead in any amount. In accordance with the OSHA Construction Standard for Lead (29 CFR 1926.62), it is the contractors’ responsibility to protect their workers when an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead.

In addition, if painted materials are to be disposed off-site, they should be tested to determine if the lead in the paint is at a level considered to be a hazardous waste. This testing consists of a toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) test.

This summary does not contain all the information presented in the full report. The report should be read in its entirety to obtain a more complete understanding of the information provided and to aid in any decisions made or actions taken based on this information.

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of services for this project consisted of conducting an asbestos survey, including inspection, sampling and analysis of accessible and exposed interior areas at the subject Louis A.

Johnson VA Medical Center facility, excluding the roof.

The subject areas of the facility for this investigation included the scope of work area.

The investigation included a review of client-provided records or documents (if available), visual inspection of the subject area(s), sample collection, polarized light microscopy (PLM) sample analysis, quantification of ACMs, and report preparation & review.

2.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this survey was to provide general information for the subject building regarding the presence, condition, and quantity of accessible and/or exposed friable and non-friable, building materials that contain asbestos, and location of lead-containing painted surfaces prior to the planned renovation of the building.

2.3 AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to perform this work was given on September 8, 2017 by Lee E. Harrell, Jr., President/ CEO, Harrell Design Group, PC. The project was conducted in accordance with the scope, terms and conditions of PSI Proposal No.816-215219 dated July 6th, 2017.

2.4 LIMITATIONS

Asbestos

This asbestos survey was intended to meet the requirements of the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Asbestos demolition or renovation. The survey included a thorough inspection of the subject areas of planned renovation.

Due to the occupancy of the structure, PSI was generally not able to conduct ‘destructive’ sampling such as inside wall cavities or above plaster ceilings: therefore, the inspection was limited to areas that were accessible and exposed.

Roof Systems were not included in the scope of this survey.

Destructive sampling, such as behind finished surfaces (plaster/drywall walls, above hard ceilings, etc.), inside mechanical chases, behind mirrored walls, under carpet or tiled floors, etc., was not generally conducted to assess inaccessible or concealed materials.

Inaccessible is defined as areas of the building that were locked, or where admittance was not permitted. It also includes areas/materials that could not be tested (sampled) without destruction of the structure or a portion of the structure, and areas/materials that could not be safely reached by the inspector or inspection team. In the event that access to a portion of the building was not obtained (which otherwise would have been tested), such limitations specifically are identified in the Findings Section of this report.

PSI did not sample any system which presented a hazard to the inspection team such as energized electrical systems or within confined spaces.

PSI did not collect samples from building elements where the intended use would be compromised by testing, such as fire rated doors, vapor barriers, mirror mastics, etc.

Lead Paint

The inspection for lead-containing paints was not intended to be an exhaustive survey of all paints in the building but a representation of the type of materials and components painted with lead-containing paint. The scope was intended to comply with the strict requirements of a HUD lead-based paint inspection. A total of 8 paint chip samples were collected from painted/coated surfaces in the building. The scope included the interior and exterior of the building.

2.5 WARRANTY

The field and laboratory results reported herein are considered sufficient in detail and scope to determine the presence of accessible and/or exposed suspect ACM for the building structure.

Professional Service Industries (PSI), Inc., warrants that the findings contained herein have been prepared in general accordance with accepted professional practices at the time of its preparation as applied by professionals in the community. Changes in the state of the art or in applicable regulations cannot be anticipated and have not been addressed in this report.

The survey and analytical methods have been used to provide the client with information regarding the presence of accessible and/or exposed suspect ACM existing at the time of the inspection. Test results are valid only for the material(s) tested. There is a distinct possibility that conditions may exist which could not be identified within the scope of the study or which were not apparent during the site visit. This inspection covered only those areas that were exposed and/or physically accessible to the Inspector. The study is also limited to the information available from the client at the time it was conducted.

As directed by the client, PSI did not provide any service to investigate or detect the presence of moisture, mold or other biological contaminants in or around any structure, or any service that was designed or intended to prevent or lower the risk of the occurrence of the amplification of the same. Client acknowledges that mold is ubiquitous to the environment with mold amplification occurring when building materials are impacted by moisture. Client further acknowledges that site conditions are outside of PSI’s control, and that mold amplification will likely occur, or continue to occur, in the presence of moisture. As such, PSI cannot and shall not be held responsible for the occurrence or recurrence of mold amplification.

No other warranties are implied or expressed.

3 GENERAL BUILDING AND SURVEY INFORMATION

3.1 BUILDING INFORMATION

Subject Property: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Med Center Drive Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301

Facility Construction Date: 1950

Previous Renovation Dates: Unknown

Number of Floors: 6-stories And Basement

Subject Area Square Footage: 16,000 Sq. Ft.

Construction Type Concrete masonry unit, Brick (CMU)

& glass

Building Occupant(s): Staff and Patients

Additional Information: The wing of the subject area including rooms 1135 through 1154 were under construction at the time of the survey. The ceiling tile was removed and pipe exposed.

3.2 INSPECTION INFORMATION

Name of PSI Inspector(s): Doug Finke

#AI006919

Date(s) of Inspection: 9/26/2017

Escort: Matt Hoke

4 METHODOLOGY

Inspection and sampling procedures were performed in general accordance with the guidelines published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The inspection and survey described below was performed by an EPA accredited and State of West Virginia licensed inspector.

4.1 RECORD DOCUMENT REVIEW

Prior to conducting the visual inspection, PSI reviewed documents provided by the client, including: drawings, floor plans, historical data, maintenance records, previous survey reports, laboratory reports, etc. for information regarding construction history and building materials.

The following documents were reviewed as a part of this Asbestos Survey:

• Scope of work area map

This data was used to focus the walk through and scope of work to be followed over the course of our visual inspection and sampling. Information obtained from the references is included in the findings section of the report.

4.2 ASBESTOS VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES

An initial individual building structure walkthrough was conducted to determine the presence of suspect asbestos-containing materials that were accessible and/or exposed. Exterior areas, including the roof systems, were not included in the scope of this investigation.

The inspection and sampling was limited to those areas and materials that were accessible and did not involve destruction of walls, other building elements, physical barriers, or the structural integrity of the item being tested.

Materials which were similar in color, texture, general appearance and which appear to have been installed at the same time were grouped in Homogeneous Sampling Areas. Such materials are termed "homogeneous materials" by the EPA. During this walkthrough, the approximate locations of these homogeneous materials were also noted.

The inspector evaluated the overall condition of the material and determined whether the materials were friable or non-friable by touching the material, where practical. A friable material is defined as any material able to be crushed, crumbled, pulverized or reduced to a powder by hand press when dry.

Each material was further assessed for overall condition. Conditions were rated as good, damaged or significantly damaged. PSI’s inspector also identified the EPA classification of the material:

Regulated ACM (RACM), Category I non-friable ACM, and Category II non-friable ACM, based on the materials current condition. PSI’s inspector provided estimated quantities of the materials identified as ACM, based only on materials that were accessible and exposed.

4.3 ASBESTOS SAMPLING PROCEDURES

Following the walkthrough, the Inspector collected samples of suspect materials.

EPA guidelines were used to determine the sampling protocol. Sampling locations were chosen to be representative of the homogeneous sampling area. While an effort was made to collect samples randomly, samples were taken preferentially from areas already damaged or areas which were the least visible to minimize disturbance of the material.

Each sample location was sprayed with amended water and was kept wet during the entire sampling process. Samples were collected by coring through the material from the surface down to the base substrate. All layers of the material were extracted in placed into a sample container for transport to the laboratory. Sample containers were sealed and labeled with a unique sample identification number. Where appropriate, sampled materials were sealed with an encapsulant or covered with tape after sampling. PSI is not responsible for restoring the sampled areas to their presampled condition.

In accordance with the agreement between PSI and the client, roofing materials were not sampled as part of this survey.

4.4 ASBESTOS ANALYSIS PROCEDURES

All samples were analyzed at Professional Service Industries, Inc. located at 850 Poplar Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220. The PSI Pittsburgh Asbestos Laboratory is a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Accredited (#101350-0) and an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Accredited (#8222) Laboratory. A copy of the Laboratory’s Accreditation Certificate is included in Appendix E.

The samples were analyzed for asbestos on a “positive-stop” basis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) in accordance with the “EPA Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” (EPA/600/R-93/116 July 1993). Analysis was performed by using bulk samples for visual observation and slide preparation(s) for microscopic examination and identification. The samples were mounted on slides and then analyzed for asbestos (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, actinolite/tremolite), and fibrous non-asbestos constituents (mineral wool, fiberglass, cellulose, etc.). Asbestos was identified by refractive indices, morphology, color, pleochroism, birefringence, extinction characteristics, and signs of elongation. The same characteristics were used to identify the non-asbestos constituents.

The microscopist visually estimated relative amounts of each constituent by determining the volume of each constituent in proportion to the total volume of the sample, using a stereoscope.

The EPA method allows samples which are visually determined to have 10% or less asbestos to be quantified using a Point Count procedure. An ocular reticule (cross hair or point array) is used to visually superimpose a point or points on the microscope field of view. A total of 400 points superimposed on either asbestos fibers or nonasbestos matrix material must be counted over at least eight different preparations of representative subsamples. If an asbestos fiber and matrix particle overlap so that a point is superimposed on their visual intersection, a point is scored for both categories. Point counting provides a quantification of the area percent asbestos. No samples were point counted for this survey.

4.5 LEAD-BASED PAINT SCREENING METHODOLOGY

A visual inspection for lead containing paints was performed throughout the subject portion of the facility. The scope included the interior and exterior of the building. Structural members or hidden/inaccessible areas were not included and all painted materials were not tested for lead concentrations in the paint. The scope was not intended to comply with the strict requirements of a HUD lead-based paint inspection. Federal efforts to regulate LBP began with the enactment of the Lead-Based Paint Poison Prevention Act (LBPPPA) in 1971. In 1973, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) defined lead-based paint as paint having lead content equal to or greater than 0.5 percent by weight in a dry film of newly applied paint. In 1978, the CPSC lowered the allowable lead levels in new paint to 0.06%. Samples are defined as being positive for LBP if they contain more than 0.5% lead by weight for laboratory analysis of paint-chip samples or 1.0 mg/cm2 by area for XRF testing.

OSHA does not define the amount of lead in paint to a regulatory requirement; rather the activities or task define when the regulation is in effect. Both Federal and state standards use the term “trigger task” activities. In the work place, employers must make certain assumptions of the exposure levels and comply with the regulations based on the level of disturbance rather than the lead level. The industry has interpreted this to mean that any detectable amount of lead is regulated. For example, employees who perform trigger tasks (such as manual demolition) are required to receive employer provided training, air monitoring, protective clothing, respirators, and hand washing facilities. In addition, there are standard work practices required such as the use of wet methods and HEPA vacuums.

PSI collected 25 paint chip samples from the interior of the facility. The condition of the paint was also assessed and was rated as damaged or intact. The samples were submitted to PSI’s American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP) accredited industrial hygiene laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA (ID# 100373) for analysis of the lead concentration via flame Atomic Absorption using the PSI WI-503-815 method modified from EPA SW846 Method 7420.

5 FINDINGS

5.1 ASBESTOS RESULTS

A total of 51 samples were collected from 22 suspect homogenous materials during the asbestos survey. In addition, no suspect homogeneous materials were observed during the asbestos survey but were not sampled, and are assumed to contain asbestos until sampling and laboratory analysis can be conducted.

The “Report of Bulk Sample Analysis for Asbestos”, the “Asbestos Bulk Sample Log”, Sample Location diagram and Photographs are included in the Appendices. The Tables on the following pages list the suspect asbestos-containing materials observed throughout the building. Table 1 lists the materials that were sampled, along with the results of the inspection and laboratory analysis. Table 2 lists the suspect materials that were not sampled and are assumed to be ACM.

Both tables give a description of the materials, their general locations, condition, friability, EPA

NESHAP Category, and estimated quantity, and an estimated cost estimate for abatement.

Inaccessible Areas

The following areas were inaccessible during the survey and therefore were not included in the scope of the survey.

• Room B 160

• Room B 149

These areas will require an asbestos inspection prior to any demolition or renovation activities within the areas.

Non-Suspect Materials

The following materials were observed but are considered ‘non-suspect’ ACM due to their composition (fiberglass, rubber, etc.) and were not sampled.

• Fiberglass pipe insulation, ceramic floor tiles

Regulatory Guidelines

ACM Definition - The EPA & OSHA consider a material to be asbestos-containing if at least one sample from the homogeneous area shows asbestos in an amount greater than 1%.

Point Count Quantification - If a material is found to contain 10% or less asbestos via visual estimation, it can be treated as non asbestos-containing per EPA Regulations, if verified to contain 1% or less asbestos by the Point Count Quantification Procedure. If not point counted, a sample in which asbestos was visually detected and estimated (including trace to ≤1%) must be assumed to be greater than 1% and treated as ACM. Please refer to the laboratory analyses for a more detailed description of the microscopic analysis of individual samples. No samples were quantified by the Point Count Procedure in this Asbestos Survey.

EPA NESHAP Category - EPA classifies ACM into several categories. A regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) as defined by the Asbestos National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) is any (a) Friable asbestos material, (b) Category I non-friable ACM that has becomes friable, (c) Category I non- friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading, or (d) Category II non-friable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation operations. A Category I Non-friable ACM includes packings, gaskets, resilient floor covering, and asphalt roofing products which contain more than one percent asbestos. A Category II Non-friable ACM includes any material, except for a Category I non-friable ACM, which contains more than one-percent asbestos and cannot be reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all suspect materials to be analyzed by layer, even materials such as drywall/joint compound, which may sometimes be composited per the EPA. If any layer contains asbestos in a concentration >1%, the material is considered an ACM.

OSHA has a classification system (I thru IV) for ACM depending on the type of material and the disturbance. Briefly, ‘Class I’ work is defined as activities involving the removal of ACM or presumed ACM (PACM) that is thermal system insulation (TSI) and surfacing materials. ‘Class II’ activities involve removal of ACM/PACM other than TSI or surfacing material. ‘Class III’ work includes repair and maintenance operations which are likely to disturb ACM/PACM, and ‘Class IV’ work includes maintenance and custodial activities during which employees contact but do not disturb ACM/PACM.

Materials where asbestos is detected, but where point counting is conducted and determined that the concentration is ≤1% asbestos, are not considered to be ACM by OSHA. However, these materials are considered unclassified asbestos work per OSHA. Some OSHA work control practices and prohibitions will still apply, with the extent depending on whether the worker's exposure to airborne asbestos exceeds the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL).

Additional details of the OSHA asbestos regulations related to the construction industry can be found in 29 CFR part 1926.1101.

Quantification

Quantification of suspect asbestos-containing materials was conducted using visual estimation by a licensed asbestos inspector. This visual estimation was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices in the asbestos industry based on materials that were accessible and exposed. These values are sufficiently accurate for the purpose of documenting the presence of asbestos within its space for the purpose of identifying abatement control conditions or for general policy considerations. Actual quantities may differ between visually estimated values and physical measurements. If a licensed asbestos abatement contractor is engaged to remove asbestos containing materials, the abatement contractor is responsible for verifying reported quantities of ACM.

Abatement Cost Estimation

PSI used recognized standard engineering principles in developing the unit cost budgetary estimate for removal of the listed asbestos-containing materials (ACM) contained in this facility.

This is an estimate for removal only, intended for general policy decisions regarding program development and planning. The figures are as of the date of the report and cover only the removal contractor's fees. Not included are items such as indirect or hidden costs, such as employee relocation during the project, lost revenues, replacement costs, project design or monitoring, etc.

These items are considered during the development of an engineering cost estimate, which is beyond the scope of this study. Other variables included in an engineering cost estimate are the project schedule and phasing, size of the project, and other factors that can affect project cost.

PSI Project 08162999

TABLE 1 – SUSPECT ACMs - SAMPLED

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Subject Area Survey Date(s): 9/26/2017

MATERIAL

(# SAMP)

MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL LOCATION F/NF

COND.

% ACM &

TYPE3

EPA

NESHAP

CAT 4

EST.

QTY.

EST.

REMOVAL

COST

01 (7) Plaster (Skim and Base Coat)

Throughout subject Area NF Good Skim-NAD Base-NAD

NA NA NA

02 (2) 12” Beige mottle floor tile with black mastic

Room B 145 NF Good FT-NAD BM-3% Ch

Cat I NF 360 SF $900

03 (3) White Acoustical Ceiling Plaster Men’s Locker Room B 156 F Good 2% Ch RACM 450 SF $4,500

04 (3) Brown Compressed Paper around Pipes

Throughout Subject Area F Good 7%Ch RACM 460 LF $4,600

05 (3) 12” White Floor Tile with gray specs with black mastic

Throughout Subject Area NF Good FT-NAD BM-2% Ch

Cat I NF 10,600 SF $26,500

06 (2) 4” Cove Base with yellow mastic Hallway outside 1136 Room 1138

NF Good CB-NAD

YM-NAD

NA NA NA

07 (3) Drywall and Joint compound Throughout Subject Area NF Good DW-NAD

JC-NAD

NA NA NA

08 (1) White Pipe insulation (Mag Block)

Outside rooms 1146 and

F Good 3% Ch 10% Am

RACM 15 LF $300

09 (1) Gray pipe insulation (Air cell) Throughout Subject Area F Good 50% Ch RACM Incl w/HA-04

Incl w/HA-04

10 (2) Black Mastic on Filler over

Black Mastic

Room 1152 NF Good BM-NAD

F-NAD

BM-5% Ch

Cat I NF

Incl w/HA-05

1 F = Friable; NF = Non-friable 2 Cond. = Condition Of Materials Either good, dam = damaged., sig. dam. = significant damage 3 NAD = No Asbestos Detected, Ch = Chrysotile, Am = Amosite, PT = Point Count Analysis 4 NESHAP Category - Regulated ACM (RACM),Cat I NF=Category I Non-Friable ACBM, Cat II NF= Category II Non-Friable ACBM.

(# SAMP)

MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL LOCATION F/NF

COND.

% ACM &

TYPE3

EPA

NESHAP

CAT 4

EST.

QTY.

EST.

REMOVAL

COST

11 (2) 2”x2” Ceiling Tile Room 1136 F Good CT-NAD NA NA NA

12 (2) 1.5’x1.5’ Light Brown and Tan Flooring with Yellow and Black

Mastic

Hallway outside 1134 and waiting room area.

NF Good FT-NAD

YM-NAD

BM-NAD

NA NA NA

13 (2) White Covering over Fiberglass Fitting

Hallway outside room 11137 NF Good WC-NAD NA NA NA

14 (2) 2”x2” Worm Hole Ceiling Tile Hallway outside room 1167 F Good CT-NAD NA NA NA

15 (2) 12”x12” Gray with Rainbow Specs with Yellow Mastic

Rooms 1158 and 1162 NF Good FT-NAD

YM-NAD

NA NA NA

16 (2) 12”x12” Tan Floor Tile with Yellow Mastic

Rooms 194 and 193 NF Good FT-NAD

YM-NAD

NA NA NA

17 (2) Red Fire Caulking Above ceiling outside B 156 and Room B128

NF Good FC-NAD NA NA NA

18 (2) 12”x12” Light Pink Floor Tile with Tan Specs with Yellow Mastic

Hallway outside B 165 NF Good FT-NAD

YM-NAD

NA NA NA

19 (2) 12”x12” Gray Floor Tile with Tan Mastic

Room B 155 NF Good FT-NAD

TM-NAD

NA NA NA

20 (2) 9”x9” Red Floor Tile with Black Mastic

Room B 163 NF Good FT-7%Ch BM-4%Ch

Cat I NF 130 SF $500

4 NESHAP Category - Regulated ACM (RACM), Cat I NF=Category I Non-Friable ACBM, Cat II NF= Category II Non-Friable ACBM.

(# SAMP)

MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL LOCATION F/NF

COND.

% ACM &

TYPE3

EPA

NESHAP

CAT 4

EST.

QTY.

EST.

REMOVAL

COST

21 (2) 12”x12” Beige Mottle Floor Tile with Black and Yellow Mastic

Room B 163 NF Good FT-NAD BM/YM- 4%Ch

HA-20

22 (2) Black Floor Tile with Yellow Mastic over Tan Floor Tile with Black Mastic

Doorway between Rooms B 155 and B 154

NF Good BFT-NAD

YM-NAD

TFT-5% Ch BM-3% Ch

5 SF

$500

4 NESHAP Category - Regulated ACM (RACM),Cat I NF=Category I Non-Friable ACBM, Cat II NF= Category II Non-Friable ACBM.

5.2 LIMITED LBP SCREENING RESULTS

The only current Regulatory Standard for the definition of a Lead-Based Paint (LBP) is the “Federal Action Level” from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing”, 2012 Revision. The “Federal Action Level” for a paint chip is 0.5% by weight.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workers exposure to lead paint concentrations in any amount. Therefore, in order to satisfy OSHA requirements, worker protection and monitoring may be required for work activities that disturb paints that contain lead in any amount.

In accordance with the OSHA Construction Standard for Lead (29 CFR 1926.62), it is the contractors’ responsibility to protect their workers when an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead. In addition, contractors may be required to have the proper training in accordance with the EPA’s RRP Rule. This rule applies to all target housing (pre-1978) and child occupied facilities.

A total of 25 paint chip samples were collected from the interior areas of the subject area of the building located at 1 Med Center Drive. 17 of the samples contained measurable concentrations of lead paint, and two of the samples are considered to be LBP per EPA and HUD standards. All of the other painted surfaces not tested in the subject building should be assumed to contain lead.

A copy of the results of the paint chip sample analysis is included in Appendix C.

Sample

Component Substrate Color Location % Pb by Weight

L-01 Wall Plaster White B 143 0.15

L-02 Door Jamb Metal Tan Room 1136 <0.014

L-03 Wall Drywall White Hall outside 1136 <0.029

L-04 Wall Plaster Cream Room 1152 0.014

L-05 Door Jamb Metal Cream Room 1141 <0.027

L-06 Wall Drywall White Room 1152 <0.020

L-07 Door Metal Cream Room 1166 0.046

L-08 Wall Plaster Tan Room 1129 <0.029

L-09 Wall Plaster White Hall outside 193 0.25

L-10 Door Jamb Metal White Room 194 0.062

L-11 Door Jamb Metal White B 143 <0.029

L-12 Door Jamb Metal Brown B 156 Male Locker

Room 1.9

L-13 Wall Plaster Tan Hall outside B163 0.27

L-14 Wall Plaster Tan Hall outside B 162 0.20

L-15 Door Jamb Metal Brown Hall outside B140 and

B139 <0.017

L-16 Wall Plaster White B 155 Above ceiling 0.33

L-17 Door Jamb Metal Brown B 154 1.5

L-18 Wall Plaster White Hall outside B 154 0.35

L-19 Door Jamb Metal Cream B 153 0.25

L-20 Door Frame Metal Brown Outside B 147 0.29

Sample

Component Substrate Color Location % Pb by Weight

L-21 Wall Plaster White Hall outside B 147 0.31

L-22 Wall Plaster White Men’s Bathroom 0.27

L-23 Block Wall Concrete White B 138 <0.021

L-24 Floor Concrete Gray B 128 0.35

L-25 Wall Plaster White B 126 0.077 EPA & HUD – 0.5% Pb by weight OSHA – any amount of lead NA – Not Available

6 CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 CONCLUSIONS

Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were found in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Assumed ACMs were not found in Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Materials with low concentrations of asbestos (trace to 1%) were not identified in the subject Area facility.

The identified or assumed ACMs were observed to be in good condition at the time of the field investigation.

Lead based and lead containing paint were found in Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center.

6.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

ACMs should be maintained in a good non-damaged condition and periodically inspected through use of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program. Damaged or significantly damaged ACMs should be repaired, encapsulated, enclosed or removed.

Regulated ACM (RACM) must be properly removed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor prior to renovations or demolition that would disturb the material. Federal, State and Local regulations and guidelines should be strictly adhered to when removing the ACM.

Category I & II Non-Friable asbestos containing material may often be left in place during demolition if not made friable by cutting, grinding or sanding. If left in place, these materials cannot be recycled, burned or used as clean fill.

Materials verified to contain low concentrations of asbestos (trace to 1%) are not considered ACM, and are not regulated by the EPA; however, some OSHA regulations will still apply based on the employee’s airborne exposure.

In addition, prior to any future maintenance, renovation or demolition activities, any assumed ACMs should be tested. Any areas that were noted as being inaccessible during this project, or any concealed areas, such as behind walls, where suspect ACMs are discovered, will require a survey for ACM.

Prior to the initiation of a project that would involve abatement, a detailed engineering cost estimate and project design is recommended. The engineering cost estimate will incorporate such variables as scheduling and phasing of the project, the size and extent of the project, seasonal factors, operational factors and other restrictions, respiratory protection, alternate abatement options, and type of replacement material. An engineering cost estimate would also include professional fees, such as for project design and management, and other expenses, such as on-site air monitoring and construction supervision.

Lead Paint

Lead containing paints are assumed to be located on all metal support beams and columns. OSHA regulates workers exposure to lead paint concentrations in any amount; therefore, in order to satisfy OSHA requirements, worker protection and monitoring may be required for work activities that disturb paints that contain lead in any amount. In accordance with the OSHA Construction Standard for Lead (29 CFR 1926.62), it is the contractors’ responsibility to protect their workers when an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead.

APPENDIX A – SCOPE OF WORK MAP

LOCKERS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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ENGINEERING WORKSHOP

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION

L0 HAZMAT

SURVEY AREA

ASBESTOS

CONTAINING TAR

SEALANT/MASTIC ON

FIBERGLASS DUCT

INSULATION

ASBESTOS

CONTAINING TAR

SEALANT/SEALANT

ON FIBERGLASS

PIPE FITTING

INSULATION

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PRIMARY SCOPE

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6" th re e ei gh th s in ch o ne fo ot on e ei gh th in ch o ne fo ot on e qu ar te r i nc h on e fo ot 1 2 3 4 5

Drawing Title:Seal:

FULLY SPRINKLERED

ARCHITECT / ENGINEERS:

Project Title:

Date:

Project Number:

Drawing Number:

Drawn:Checked:

Building Number:

D C

B A

Revisions:

8016 TOWER POINT DRIVE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28227

P 704.814.1320 F 704.321.0833

Project Phase:

D C

B A

1 2 3 4 5 6

Location:

CONSULTANTS:

Office of

Construction and Facilities

Management

NO RATING

SMOKE RESISTIVE PARTITION - NON RATED

1 HOUR FIRE BARRIER

PARTITION GRAPHICS

NORTH LEGEND

PLAN

NORTH

EXISTING ELEMENT TO REMAIN

EXISTING ELEMENT TO BE DEMOLISHED

PARTITION AND OPENING PHASING

PARTITION RATING

TEMPORARY 1-HOUR RATED ELEMENT TO BE

CONSTRUCTED AND DEMOLISHED IN SAME

PHASE

1 HOUR FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER

2 HOUR FIRE BARRIER

2 HOUR FIRE/ SMOKE BARRIER

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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CALCULATIONS.

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AREA

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SEALANT/MASTIC ON

FIBERGLASS DUCT

INSULATION

ASBESTOS

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ON FIBERGLASS

PIPE FITTING

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PRIMARY SCOPE

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6" th re e in ch es o ne fo ot

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6" on e in ch o ne fo ot on e an d on e ha lf in ch es o ne fo ot on e ha lf in ch o ne fo ot

6" th re e ei gh th s in ch o ne fo ot on e ei gh th in ch o ne fo ot on e qu ar te r i nc h on e fo ot 1 2 3 4 5

Drawing Title:Seal:

FULLY SPRINKLERED

ARCHITECT / ENGINEERS:

Project Title:

Date:

Project Number:

Drawing Number:

Drawn:Checked:

Building Number:

D C

B A

Revisions:

8016 TOWER POINT DRIVE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28227

P 704.814.1320 F 704.321.0833

Project Phase:

D C

B A

1 2 3 4 5 6

Location:

CONSULTANTS:

Office of

Construction and Facilities

Management

NO RATING

SMOKE RESISTIVE PARTITION - NON RATED

1 HOUR FIRE BARRIER

PARTITION GRAPHICS

NORTH LEGEND

PLAN

NORTH

EXISTING ELEMENT TO REMAIN

EXISTING ELEMENT TO BE DEMOLISHED

PARTITION AND OPENING PHASING

PARTITION RATING

TEMPORARY 1-HOUR RATED ELEMENT TO BE

CONSTRUCTED AND DEMOLISHED IN SAME

PHASE

1 HOUR FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER

2 HOUR FIRE BARRIER

2 HOUR FIRE/ SMOKE BARRIER

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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LOUIS A. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER

540-14-203

GENERAL SHEET NOTES

1. REFER TO SHEET GI111 FOR CODE SUMMARY AND EGRESS

CALCULATIONS.

- SHEET KEYNOTES

1/8" = 1'-0"

D1 FIRST FLOOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT PLAN

No. Description Date

4'0 8' 16'

APPENDIX B – REPORT OF BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS FOR

ASBESTOS AND LEAD

REPORT OF BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS FOR ASBESTOS

TESTED FOR: PSI, Inc.

Harrell Design

Date Received: 9/27/2017 Date Completed: 9/28/2017

850 Poplar Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Attn: Madeleine Hoopes

Project ID: 08162999

VA Clarksburg

Date Reported: 9/28/2017

Page: 1 of 5Analyst: Alexander Edmonds Work Order: 1709623

Lab ID (Layer)

Asbestos Content

(Percent and Type)

Non-asbestos Fibers

(Percent and Type)

Client ID Sample Description (Color, Texture, Etc.)

Analyst's Comment

001A01-01 (1) White, Plaster, Homogeneous NO ASBESTOS DETECTED None Reported