Boiler and Chiller Plant ACM Inspection Summary Report 6.28.2016.pdf

Environmental Consultants

1331 Ashton Road• P.O. Box 646 Hanover, MD 21076 410-684-3327 FAX: 410-684-3384 www.amaconsulting.com

June 28, 2016

Mr. Robert Johnson Industrial Hygienist VA Maryland Health Care System Boiler Plant Road, Bld 101, Room 34 Perry Point, Md 21902

RE: United States Department of Veteran Affairs Contract No. VA245-15-F-3520

Assessment of Asbestos Containing Materials in Veterans Affairs facilities

Bldg: Perry Point Campus and Loch Raven Campus

AMA Project #: 15246

Mr. Johnson:

Between December 14th 2015 and February 19th, 2016 Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis, Inc. (AMA) representatives, Mr. Andrew Washington, Mr. Patrick Dincher, Mr. Ron Stallard, Mr. Rob Schoennagel, Mr. Caleb Jones, and Mr. Patrick LaShier conducted an on-site inspection of the Perry Point VAMC campus facilities for the purpose of verifying the existing Client provided information regarding asbestos containing materials (ACM) within the buildings. The work was performed in accordance with the contract requirements, whereas, AMA was to:

1. Compile and Reconcile data and information in the Existing Asbestos Survey Reports building by building, including abatement records (where available)

2. Correlate all existing ACM into an electronic data table (Microsoft Excel)

3. Perform assessments for all ACM and assumed ACM identified throughout facilities (in accordance with 40 CFR 763.88)

4. Collect bulk samples of suspect ACM not previously identified

5. Recommend response actions for all ACM (in accordance with 40 CFR

763.90)

6. Provide CAD drawings indicating ACM locations

7. Apply warning labels on ACMs

Background Information

Perry Point Campus Perry Point, MD 21902

1,233,000 square feet

Total Buildings: 45 (including connecting corridors)

Total Houses: 79

Original Construction Dates: Various dates ranging from 1918 – 1985 (Mansion constructed in 1750)

Renovations Dates: Various dates on select buildings ranging from 1968 - 1999

Existing Asbestos Documentation – Reports from 2011 inspection

Buildings inspected by AMA:

(CC & 368) Connecting Corridors (1H) Domiciliary (2H) Domiciliary (3H) Administration (4R) Research

(4H) IRMS

(5H) Director’s Office (6H) Voluntary Service (8A) Engineering Storage (9H) Nursing Home

(11) Warehouse (11H) Human Resources (13H) Psychiatric Units

(13) Public Health Service (14H) Psychiatric Units

(15) Administration (15H) Rehab (17H) Dietetics (18H) Maintenance Shops (19H) Medical Wards (20H) Medical Media/IRMS

(22) Filter Plant (22H) Substance Abuse/Detox (23H) Geropsych Nursing

(24) Supply Storage (24H) Mental Health (25H) Mental Health

(26) Fire House (27H) Biomedical Shop

(41) Greenhouse

(64) Engineering Shops (80H) Mental Health Clinic (82H) Education/Research

(86) Garage

(97) Gatehouse (97A) Guard Booth (101 AB) Administration

(102) Filter Plant (314A) Theater (314B) Recreation (314C) Chapel

(315) Boiler Plant

(317) Restroom

(321) Chiller Plant

(501) Director’s Quarters (Mansion)

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General Summary

AMA collected bulk samples of suspect materials throughout each building of the Perry Point VAMC Campus.

EPA Inspector(s) – Andrew Washington (I/MP 15013511. Exp. 7/10/2016) Robert Schoennagel (I/MP 15002091, exp. 2/28/2017) Patrick Dincher (I/MP 15020151, exp. 8/12/2016) Patrick LaShier (I 15024311, exp. 10/30/16) Ron Stallard (I/MP 15021561, exp. 9/28/16) Caleb Jones (I 16001771, exp. 1/20/2017)

AMA performed the bulk sampling for ACMs as stipulated in the AHERA regulation, 40 CFR 763 Subpart E. Samples were collected with a core bore, metal spatula, or χ-acto knife which was driven through the suspect material to the substrate so as to obtain a sample containing each discrete layer. The samples were then placed in sterilized “whirl-pak” bags and assigned unique identifiers, which were recorded on the bags and the bulk sampling survey sheets. A chain of custody form was filled out for the bulk samples. The samples were logged in and assigned unique lab numbers. Upon completion of analytical services, AMA Analytical Services, Inc. retained the remaining sample materials.

Samples of bulk material were analyzed using PLM following the EPA, “Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials" (EPA/600/R-93- 116). PLM is an optical microscopic technique used to distinguish the different types of asbestos fibers by their shape and unique optical properties. The technique is based on the refraction of light from the various crystalline asbestos structures and observing the corresponding color changes through the microscope.

AMA Analytical Services, Inc. is accredited by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for Bulk Asbestos Analysis, (NVLAP No. 101143).

ACMs were evaluated following the guidelines established by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).

(314C) Chapel

Asbestos containing materials include: 9” x 9” Tan with brown streaks, black floor tile mastic, green carpet mastic, brown baseboard mastic, gray sink mastic, mudded pipe fitting insulation, window caulk, window glazing, black pin mastic (assumed), mirror mastic (assumed), firedoors (assumed) and roofing (assumed). Damaged 9” x 9” Tan with brown streaks was observed within Room C102.

Note: Green carpet mastic cannot be separated from black floor tile mastic and is therefore considered asbestos containing.

(315) Boiler Plant

Asbestos containing materials include: 9” x 9: Tan with tan streaks floor tile, door caulk, window caulk, window glazing, gray wall caulk, cloth vibration isolators, mudded pipe fitting insulation, firedoors (assumed), and roofing (assumed). Damaged window glazing was observed throughout the Boiler Room. Damaged mudded pipe fitting insulation was observed throughout the Lower Boiler Room Pit. Damaged gray wall coating was observed throughout the exterior of the building.

(321) Chiller Plant

Asbestos containing materials include: Flange gaskets (assumed), calmag in metal jacket (assumed), roofing (assumed).

(501) Director’s Quarters (Mansion)

Asbestos containing materials include: most of the materials were removed during the ongoing renovation and abatement

(1062-1186) Houses

Houses throughout the Perry Point VA Campus were found to be similar construction. As such, asbestos containing materials were also found to be consistent within each house.

Throughout the houses, asbestos containing materials include: Boiler breeching, floor tile and associated floor tile mastic, drywall joint compound, white sub flooring, vermiculite (assumed), exterior/interior window caulking and glazing, black exterior wall caulk, calmag pipe insulation and roofing (assumed). Vermiculite debris was found throughout the 2nd floor of many houses where ceilings have rotted and collapsed to the floor below. Vermiculite debris was observed in houses: 1062, 1066, 1069, 1071,1073, 1074, 1078, 1079, 1085, 1086, 1164, 1168, 1169, 1170

• Damaged mudde d boiler breeching was found in the basements of houses:

1069, 1078, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1095, 1104, 1106, 1111,1168, 1143, 1175, 1176, 1181, 1186

• Damaged floor tile was found in houses: 1062, 1068, 1070, 1071, 1075, 1082, 1089, 1113, 1148

• Damaged window glazing in houses: 1069, 1071, 1074, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1093, 1111, 1117, 1150

• Damaged drywall/ joint compund in house: 1089

Note: Vermiculite attic insulation was observed in several houses and may exist within inaccessible areas or under fiberglass insulation of other houses. Additionally, houses may have inaccessible asbestos containing floor tile underneath plywood sheeting within the kitchens and bathrooms.

General

These materials and quantities damaged are noted in the excel spreadsheet as indicated by the scope of work. A condensed table indicating the damaged ACM follows this report.

The construction dates of buildings are approximate and are based on information obtained from Veterans Administration personnel.

Several houses (1091, 1092, 1120, 1124, 1137, and 1151) were found to be demolished at the time of the inspection.

Roofing was not sampled and is therefore assumed asbestos containing.

Drywall associated with asbestos containing joint compound is considered contaminated as it cannot be separated from the joint compound.

Pipe and fitting insulation was assumed present and asbestos containing within wet walls throughout most buildings.

If you have any questions regarding this summary or the attached data spreadsheet, please contact me at our office.

Sincerely, Andrew Washington, CIH Project Manager

Attachments

Licenses

Damaged Materials

Department of Veterans Affairs Perry Point ‐ Complex Building

Damaged Asbestos Containing Material Data Table

Campus Site Area Designation Building Number Floor Room Number Category

(AHERA Class) Material Type Location Quantity Unit of Measure Condition Comments Asbestos Content Access Hazard Ranking Response Action Repair/ Remove Cost

Eestimate

Perry Point 15 5H 1st 102 Miscellaneous Black floor tile mastic Throughout floor 120 Square feet Damaged 5% Chrysotile High 5 Remove $2,000

Perry Point 01 86 1st Exterior Miscellaneous Window glazing North, east, and south walls 5 @ 3' X 4' Window Significantly damaged 1.1% Chrysotile by

TEM High 6 Remove / Repair $2,000

Perry Point 04 17H 1st Kitchen Storage TSI Mudded pipe fitting insulation Above drop ceiling 4 Fittings Damaged 2% Amosite Low 6 Remove $750

Perry Point 46 17H Base Basement Corridor TSI Mudded pipe fitting insulation Ceiling throughout 35 Fittings Damaged 1 fitting damaged 2% Amosite Low 6 O&M $500

Perry Point 49 17H Base Basement Kitchen Prep TSI Calmag pipe insulation Above drop ceiling throughout 150 Linear feet Damaged 5% Chrysotile/ 15% Amosite Low 6 Remove $1,000

Perry Point 51 17H Base Elevator Machine Room SP017 TSI Air cell pipe insulation West wall & ceiling 10 Linear feet Damaged 1 LF damaged 30% Chrysotile Low 6 Remove $500

Perry Point 61 17H Base Canteen Storage SP012 TSI Air cell pipe insulation Ceiling throughout 120 Linear feet Damaged 8 LF damaged 30% Chrysotile Low 6 Repair/Remove $1,000

Perry Point 62 17H Base 11 TSI Mudded Fittings West half of area 16 Fittings Damaged 1 Damaged fitting at north aircell pipeline 2% Amosite High 6 O&M, Remove damaged pipe $500

Perry Point 62 17H Base 11 TSI Air cell pipe insulation North wall 4 Linear feet Damaged 30% Chrysotile High 6 Remove $1,000

Perry Point 66 17H Base Food Storage 6 TSI Mudded pipe fitting insulation Ceiling throughout 160 Fittings Damaged 5 Fittings damaged 2% Amosite Low 6 Remove $800

Perry Point 67 17H Base Food Storage SP006A TSI Mudded pipe fitting insulation Ceiling throughout 32 Fittings Damaged 1 damaged 2% Amosite Low 6 Remove $500

Perry Point 76 17H Base Area west from AMA 49 TSI Mudded Fittings Throughout ceiling 23 Fittings Damaged 2% Amosite Medium 6 Remove $1,600

Perry Point 07 19H Base 08 Miscellaneous Mudded fitting East wall 4 Fittings Damaged 10% Chrysotile Low 6 Remove $500

Perry Point 137 19H 1st 102 TSI Calmag pipe insulation Ceiling 3 Linear feet Damaged 10 % Chrysotile /

15% Amosite Low 6 Remove $1,000

Perry Point 196 19H 2nd 221 Miscellaneous Mudded fitting Throughout 3 Fittings Damaged 2 damaged 10% Chrysotile High 6 Remove $500 Perry Point 14 23H Base GG-111 TSI Mudded fittings At West wall 6 Fittings Damaged 2 damaged 60% Chrysotile High 6 Remove $500

Perry Point 24 23H Base GG-100 Miscellaneous Red stone flooring with black mastic Floor 10 Square feet Damaged 4 SF Damaged 2% Chrysotile High 6 Repair/Remove $500

Perry Point 121 24H 1st 101 TSI Air cell pipe insulation Throughout 30 Linear feet Damaged 3LF damaged 20% Chrysotile Medium 6 Remove $1,000

Perry Point 17 25H Base Room 20 & 20A TSI Cal-Mag pipe insulation Throughout 20 Linear feet Damaged 1 LF Assumed ACM Low 6 Remove / Repair $500

Perry Point 54A 82H Base Crawlspace TSI Mudded pipe fittings Throughout 1 Fittings Damaged 65% Chrysotile Low 6 Repair / Remove $500

Perry Point 09 15 1st Storage (Tools) TSI Cal-mag pipe insulation West wall 8 Linear feet Significantly damaged 10% Chrysotile 10%

Amosite High 7 Remove $1,000

Perry Point 04 20 1st Generator 02 Surfacing Plaster All walls and ceiling 1,500 Square feet Good 15 SF Damaged on Ceiling 2% Chrysotile High 7 O&M $1,500

Perry Point 05 20 1st Electric 03 Surfacing Plaster North wall 250 Square feet Good 5 SF Damaged 2% Chrysotile High 7 O&M $1,000

Perry Point 10 315 1st Boiler Room Lower Pit TSI Mudded pipe fitting insulation West wall 3 Fittings Significantly Damaged 1 fitting damaged 5% Chrysotile High 7 Remove / Repair $500

Perry Point 09 13H Base Room 7 Miscellaneous 9" X 9" White with red and orange streaks floor tile

Throughout floor 75 Square feet Significantly damaged 2% Chrysotile High 7 Remove $2,000

Perry Point 09 13H Base Room 7 Miscellaneous 9" X 9" Brown with white streaks floor tile Throughout floor 75 Square feet Significantly damaged 45.9% Chrysotile High 7 Remove $1,500

Perry Point 13 14H Base Room 9 & 9A TSI Pipe debris on ceiling tile Throughout ceiling 200 Square feet Significantly damaged Ceiling tile is contaminated

30% Chrysotile/ 20% Amosite Low 7 Remove $3,500

Perry Point 11 19H Base 09 TSI Calmag pipe insulation Throughout 2 Linear feet Significantly damaged 2LF Damaged 10 % Chrysotile / 15% Amosite Low 7 Remove $1,000

Perry Point 109 19H 1st 143 TSI Calmag pipe insulation Above plaster ceiling 6 Linear feet Significantly damaged Debris present on top of plaster ceiling 10 % Chrysotile /

15% Amosite Low 7 Remove $1,500

Perry Point 139 19H 1st West Corridor Miscellaneous Mudded fitting north wall 1 Fitting Significantly damaged 10% Chrysotile High 7 Remove $500

Perry Point 24 23H Base GG-100 TSI Cal-Mag insulation West wall 20 LF Damaged Behind plaster 60% Chrysotile High 7 Remove $2,000

Perry Point 24 23H Base GG-100 TSI Mudded fittings Southwest wall 3 Fittings Significantly damaged 60% Chrysotile High 7 Remove $750

ACM Data Table ‐ 2