Crawlspace Asbestos _ HazMat Summary - September 2022.pdf

CRAWLSPACE ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REPORT

for

FAYETTEVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

PROJECT:

BUILDING 1 – NORTH WING

RENOVATION WELCOME CENTER & PATIENT SUPPORT

PROJECT 565-20-203

INSPECTION DATE:

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

CONSULTANT:

CASTLE HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC

1197 FARNSWORTH RD., UNIT E

WATERVILLE, OH 43566

567-952-0212 www.CASTLEHILLASSOCIATES.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• ASBESTOS SAMPLING SUMMARY & FINDINGS

• ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING DESCRIPTIONS AND LAB RESULTS

• ASSESSMENT AREA DRAWING

• CRAWLSPACE PHOTOGRAPHS

• ASBESTOS LABORATORY REPORT

• ASBESTOS LABORATORY CERTIFICATIONS

• INSPECTOR CERTIFICATIONS

ASBESTOS CRAWLSPACE ASSESSMENT REPORT

ASBESTOS INSPECTION SUMMARY

On September 26, 2022, Brett Brumbaugh of Castle Hill Associates performed an asbestos assessment in the crawlspace under the north wing of Building 1 prior to the planned renovations for the new Welcome Center at the Fayetteville VAMC in Fayetteville, NC. Bulk samples were collected of suspect asbestos containing materials in the crawlspace and of the soil under the pipe racks to determine if any asbestos materials or debris exists in the crawlspace which would be affected by the renovation project. There were 7 bulk samples of suspect asbestos debris and 3 samples of the soil under the pipe racks as part of this assessment.

The asbestos bulk sampling conducted as part of this project was based upon the appearance, texture, and location of the suspect materials. All bulk samples were analyzed utilizing current EPA methods for PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy) by EMSL Analytical in Plymouth, MI. EMSL is accredited by the NIST, NVLAP program (National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) and also an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory.

The inspection/assessment was conducted and the report was prepared by Brett Brumbaugh who is licensed by the State of North Carolina as an Asbestos Inspector. Mr. Brumbaugh has been conducting asbestos surveys since 1987 and is licensed to conduct asbestos surveys in 31 States, and is a Registered Environmental Property Assessor (REPA) through the NREP (National Registry of Environmental Professionals).

ASBESTOS TESTING FINDINGS

As a result of this assessment and testing of all suspect asbestos containing materials and soil in the crawlspace under the North wing of Building 1, there was no asbestos detected in any of the samples collected and analyzed by the laboratory.

Inspector Signature:

Brett L. Brumbaugh, REPA, CESCO State of North Carolina Asbestos Inspector, License # 12411 Lead Risk Assessor – EPA License # LBP-R-I216003-1

ASBESTOS SAMPLING PROTOCOL

The bulk samples were collected from locations that were selected to be representative of the building materials. Sampling was accomplished using the simplified sampling scheme referenced in the AHERA regulations and found in the “Pink Book”. Locations of individual samples are referenced on this report.

The samples were either collected with a coring tool designed for asbestos sampling or placed into a plastic bag for laboratory analysis. The samples were analyzed via polarized light microscopy with dispersion staining, using the “Interim method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples” found in Appendix A to Subpart F in 40 CFR Part 763.

The regulations require specific numbers of samples be obtained per homogeneous area. For example, when sampling for joint compound or asbestos in hard plaster (sprayed-on or troweled-on surfacing materials) samples are to be taken based on the following increments: 0 to 1000 square feet of material, 3 samples are necessary. From 1001 to 5000 square feet, 5 samples are necessary, over 5000 square feet 7 samples are required. If during analysis any samples are found to contain asbestos, the entire homogeneous area is delineated as asbestos containing material. In the case of pipe insulation or other types of manufactured materials, the regulations require only enough samples to ascertain whether asbestos is present. In this case, the minimum number of samples to collect and analyze is usually three. The sampling performed in this inspection followed these sampling guidelines.

ASBESTOS GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Friable asbestos material: means any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix E, subpart E, 40 CFR part 763 section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy, that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Category I Non-friable Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) means asbestos containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products containing more that 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix E, subpart E, 40 CFR part 763, Section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy.

Category II Non-friable ACM means any material, excluding Category I non-friable ACM, containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix E, subpart E, 40 CFR part 763, section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM): means (a) Friable asbestos material, (b) Category I non-friable ACM that has become 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 expected in the course of demolition or renovation operations regulated by this subpart.

ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS & RESULTS

Facility: Fayetteville VA Medical Center – Fayetteville, NC Project: Building 1 – New Welcome Center & Patient Support Project Number: 565-20-203 Area: Crawlspace under Building 1 – North Wing Sampling Date: September 26, 2022 Analysis Dates: September 30 & October 4, 2022 Laboratory: EMSL Analytical, Inc. – Plymouth, MI Accreditation: NVLAP Asbestos Bulk Accredited Laboratory 101048-4 Sampler: Brett Brumbaugh License #: 12411 – N. Carolina Asbestos Inspector

BULK SAMPLING DATA

SAMPLE

# MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SAMPLE LOCATION

LABORATORY ANALYSIS

RESULT

Suspect ACM debris on ground Brown corrugated paper

Crawlspace under B62G No Asbestos Detected

Suspect ACM debris on ground Fiberglass & cement

Crawlspace under B62A No Asbestos Detected

Suspect ACM debris on ground Cementitious material under pipe

Crawlspace under B29 No Asbestos Detected

Suspect ACM debris on ground Gray corrugated paper

Crawlspace under COAN No Asbestos Detected

Suspect ACM debris on ground Cementitious material and canvas

Crawlspace under B25 No Asbestos Detected

Suspect ACM debris on ground Brown debris

Crawlspace under B22 No Asbestos Detected

Suspect ACM debris on ground Brown debris

Crawlspace under B37 No Asbestos Detected

SOIL SAMPLING DATA

SAMPLE

# MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SAMPLE LOCATION

LABORATORY ANALYSIS

RESULT

S1 Soil in crawl space (6” depth) Crawlspace under B62E No Asbestos Detected

S2 Soil in crawl space (6” depth) Crawlspace under B27 No Asbestos Detected

S3 Soil in crawl space (6” depth) Crawlspace under B37 No Asbestos Detected

Notes:

• Asbestos containing materials are defined by containing greater than 1% asbestos.

• Fiberglass and foam rubber materials were not sampled as part of this project since they are not considered suspect asbestos containing materials.

ASSESSMENT AREA DRAWING

CRAWLSPACE PHOTOS

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

CRAWLSPACE PHOTOS

Photo 4

Photo 5

Photo 6

ASBESTOS LABORATORY REPORT

EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC.

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

15111 Northville Rd Plymouth, MI 48170

Tel/Fax: (734) 668-6810 / (734) 668-8532 http://www.EMSL.com / annarborlab@emsl.com

082202192EMSL Order:

Customer ID: CHAS42

Customer PO: FVA

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Brett Brumbaugh (567) 952-0212

Fax:Castle Hill Associates, LLC

Received Date:1197 Farnsworth Rd, Suite E 09/28/2022 10:25 AM

Analysis Date:Waterville, OH 43566 09/30/2022

Collected Date:

Project: FAYETTEVILLE VAMC - BLDG.1

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via EPA 600/R-93/116 Method using Polarized

Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

082202192-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)45%Cellulose

Min. Wool

25%

30%

Yellow

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Debris

082202192-0002

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)70%Cellulose

Min. Wool

<1%

30%

Yellow

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Debris

082202192-0003

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)70%Cellulose

Min. Wool

<1%

30%

Gray/Yellow

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Debris

082202192-0004

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)70%Cellulose

Min. Wool

<1%

30%

Gray/Yellow

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Debris

082202192-0005

None DetectedQuartz

Non-fibrous (Other)

2%

68%

Cellulose30%Gray

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Wrap

082202192-0005A

None DetectedQuartz

Non-fibrous (Other)

5%

63%

Cellulose

Min. Wool

2%

30%

Tan

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Insulation

082202192-0006

None DetectedQuartz

Non-fibrous (Other)

2%

78%

Cellulose20%Brown/Tan

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Debris

082202192-0007

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)90%Cellulose10%Brown

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Debris

Analyst(s)

Luke Wellman (8) Eric Budai, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received.

Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non-friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis. Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Plymouth, MI NVLAP Lab Code 101048-4

Initial report from: 10/03/2022 08:16:58

Page 1 of 1ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 10/3/2022 8:16 AM

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

15111 Northville Rd Plymouth, MI 48170

Tel/Fax: (734) 668-6810 / (734) 668-8532 http://www.EMSL.com / annarborlab@emsl.com

082202196EMSL Order:

Customer ID: CHAS42

Customer PO: FVA

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Brett Brumbaugh (567) 952-0212

Fax:Castle Hill Associates, LLC

Received Date:1197 Farnsworth Rd, Suite E 09/28/2022 10:25 AM

Analysis Date:Waterville, OH 43566 10/04/2022

Collected Date:

Project: FAYETTEVILLE VAMC - BLDG. 1

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via EPA 600/R-93/116 Method using Polarized

Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

S1

082202196-0001

None DetectedQuartz

Non-fibrous (Other)

4%

96%

Brown

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Soil

S2

082202196-0002

None DetectedQuartz

Non-fibrous (Other)

5%

95%

Brown

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Soil

S3

082202196-0003

None DetectedQuartz

Non-fibrous (Other)

5%

95%

Brown

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Soil

Report Comment: Samples Analyzed Following Liquid Nitrogen Freezer Milling

Analyst(s)

Luke Wellman (2)

Madeline Ryan (4)

Eric Budai, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received.

Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non-friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis. Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Plymouth, MI NVLAP Lab Code 101048-4

Initial report from: 10/04/2022 15:01:50

Page 1 of 1ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 10/4/2022 3:01 PM

OrderID: 082202192

OrderID: 082202192

OrderID: 082202196

LABORATORY CERTIFICATIONS

INSPECTOR CERTIFICATIONS