Salem VA VAMC Building 16.pdf

This is a Comprehensive Asbestos Survey Report prepared by Adelaide Environmental Health Associates, Inc. for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Salem, Virginia, dated July 19, 2010.

The survey was conducted on Building 16 at the Salem VAMC (1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia 24153) from June 7-18, 2010 to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) throughout all accessible interior and exterior spaces. Adelaide collected twenty-six bulk asbestos samples and analyzed them using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) at AmeriSci Laboratory in Richmond, Virginia, which holds NIST accreditation under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The survey identified ten homogeneous areas testing positive for asbestos, including floor tile mastic (3% chrysotile) in 3,868 square feet across multiple first-floor rooms, exterior door caulk (3% chrysotile) in 75 linear feet, exterior window caulk (5% chrysotile) in 400 linear feet, and pipe/pipe fitting insulation (35% amosite and 65% chrysotile) in garages and mechanical spaces. All identified asbestos-containing materials are rated in good condition and require abatement only prior to building demolition or renovation if they are to be disturbed. The report notes that materials in inaccessible areas are assumed positive until tested, and includes detailed appendices with sample locations, laboratory analytical results, chain of custody forms, photographs, and personnel/laboratory certifications demonstrating compliance with EPA, OSHA, and state requirements.