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Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street

Birmingham, AL

Prepared for:

Department of Veterans Affairs Safety Office

Birmingham, AL

Contract No. VA247-13-3110

Prepared by:

Fidelis, LLC 1608 13th Avenue South, Suite 225

Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Fidelis Project No. 2013-09-001

March 2014

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Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233

Attention: Ms. Lynette Lane

Subject: Asbestos Survey Report Birmingham VA Medical Center Birmingham, AL Fidelis Project No. 2013-09-001

Dear Ms. Lane:

Fidelis, LLC (Fidelis) is pleased to submit the following report of the asbestos survey conducted at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. This asbestos survey includes samples taken over multiple levels of the medical center, which included mechanical spaces, crawl spaces, and workspaces (offices). All samples were taken with the consent and at the direction of the COR (Sandy Davis). Samples were taken from the sub-basement, basement, ground floor, 2nd floor, 5th floor, 9th floor, 10th floor, 11th floor, and in Research (floors 3, 4, 5, and labeled roof/mechanical space on 6). Fidelis reviewed areas and visually inspected the areas that were sampled in previous reports to determine the condition of the asbestos containing materials and if they were still present. This sampling event was conducted in accordance with the scope of work issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated September 23, 2013.

Fidelis appreciates the opportunity to work with you on this project. If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this report, or if we can be of further service, please do not hesitate to call.

Respectfully submitted by, Fidelis, LLC

Berej Patel Dana C. Tilton Asbestos Inspector Asbestos Inspector/Project Designer

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Address Number of Final Asbestos Surveys

Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham VA Medical Center

700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233

Attention: Ms. Lynette Lane Telephone: (205) 933-8101 x 3337

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Purpose and Scope of Services ...................................................... 1-1

2 Project Characteristics .................................................................... 2-1

3 Asbestos Sampling Methodology .................................................... 3-1

4 Homogeneous Material Assessment Factors .................................. 4-1

4.1 Homogeneous Areas .............................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Asbestos Hazard Assessment Factors ................................................... 4-1

5 Laboratory Analysis ........................................................................ 5-1

6 Results by floor ............................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Sub-Basement ........................................................................................ 6-1

6.1.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Sub-basement ................................6-1

6.1.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Sub-basement ......................................6-1

6.2 Basement ................................................................................................ 6-1

6.2.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Basement .......................................6-1

6.2.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Basement .............................................6-2

6.3 Ground Floor ........................................................................................... 6-2

6.3.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Ground Floor ..................................6-2

6.3.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Ground Floor ........................................6-2

6.4 Second Floor .......................................................................................... 6-2

6.4.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Second Floor ..................................6-2

6.4.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Second Floor ........................................6-2

6.5 Fifth Floor ................................................................................................ 6-3

6.5.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Fifth Floor .......................................6-3

6.5.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Fifth Floor .............................................6-3

6.6 Ninth Floor .............................................................................................. 6-3

6.6.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Ninth Floor ......................................6-3

6.6.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Ninth Floor ...........................................6-3

6.7 Tenth Floor ............................................................................................. 6-3

6.7.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Tenth Floor .....................................6-3

6.7.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Tenth Floor ...........................................6-4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

6.8 Eleventh Floor ......................................................................................... 6-4

6.8.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Eleventh Floor ................................6-4

6.8.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Eleventh Floor ......................................6-4

7 Current Regulations ........................................................................ 7-1

8 Conclusions and Recommendations ............................................... 8-1

9 Assumptions and Limitations .......................................................... 9-1

Appendices A Homogeneous Area Descriptions B Drawings C Photographs D Summary of Asbestos Laboratory Analytical Results E Laboratory Results and Chains of Custody F Homogeneous Areas Sampled during the 2013 Event G Inspector Information H Hazard Analysis and Abatement Estimates I Regulations

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1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

This survey is intended for the sole purpose of identifying suspect materials that may contain asbestos at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. A visual inspection of previously sampled asbestos containing materials in the Main Building, Research Wing and the Z Wing of the Birmingham VA Medical Center at 700 South 19th Street. The purpose of this document is to compile, update and expand the original asbestos management plan and other previous re-inspection documents. To accomplish this, areas, which have been completely abated and homogeneous areas that no longer remain have been eliminated from the asbestos containing material inventory and the correct information concerning the location and quantity have been updated. Each homogeneous area of asbestos containing material, which currently remains, has been assigned a revised number, photographed, described and quantified. Revised estimates of removal costs are presented for each of the asbestos containing material homogeneous areas are included within this report.

Specifically, Fidelis provided the following services:

1. Documented readily apparent and accessible friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within specified areas of the subject site;

2. Conducted a visual inspection of specific areas of the subject site to identify suspect

ACMs by an accredited asbestos inspector;

3. Sampled suspect materials, as required;

4. Analyzed those materials suspected of containing asbestos by Polarized Light

Microscopy (PLM) and dispersion staining techniques in accordance with the

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Bulk Analysis Method 600/R-93/116;

5. Provided a description of those materials identified in the structures as containing asbestos;

6. Prepared a written report documenting the following information:

• Confirmation for the presence of ACMs in the building at specific sampling locations

• Estimation of quantities of identified ACMs

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• Options and recommendations for remediation alternatives related to existing

ACMs

• Production of drawings showing the sample locations as well as previously identified asbestos-containing materials

It should be noted that, if any renovation work has been performed at the subject site, suspect ACMs including floor tile, ceiling tile, pipe insulation, plaster, various mastics, and miscellaneous other materials may have been concealed under carpet, above suspended ceilings, or in numerous other locations. It is also not uncommon to find multiple layers of floor tiles and multiple layers of roofing materials that were not visible during this survey. Fidelis recommends that if concealed suspect ACMs are discovered they be sampled and analyzed for asbestos content prior to any renovation or demolition activities.

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2 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS

The Birmingham VA Medical Center is made up of 14 levels located at 700 South 19th Street in Birmingham, AL. The building was originally constructed in its current location in 1953 with numerous additions constructed over the years. The sub-basement, 10th and 11th floors are made up of mechanical spaces. The ground floor through the 9th floor include a mixture of workspaces, examination rooms, patient rooms, and mechanical spaces. The basement is comprised of a mixture of mechanical spaces, crawl spaces, and offices. There is also a research department made up of laboratories, storage areas, and mechanical spaces. The Z Wing is made up of patient areas, mechanical rooms, labs, offices, and a wood shop.

Fidelis conducted an asbestos survey under the supervision of the Safety Office and collected samples from the sub-basement, basement, ground floor, 2nd floor, 5th floor, 9th floor, 10th floor, 11th floor, and within the Research Wing. Fidelis collected 290 samples from 72 homogeneous locations throughout the Birmingham VA Medical Center’s Main Building and Research Wing (with 7 of these homogeneous areas testing positive for asbestos). Fidelis also conducted a visual inspection of any asbestos-containing materials that were discovered during previous reports. Any areas that have been abated since the last report (the re-inspection was completed in 2010) have been removed from this report. Fidelis conducted this visual inspection through the three main areas of the Birmingham VA Medical Center: the Main Building, the Research Wing, and the Z Wing. Photographs of all areas sampled and visually inspected homogeneous areas have been included within this report.

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3 ASBESTOS SAMPLING METHODOLOGY

Visual inspections were performed throughout the Medical Center, specifically in locations that were previously identified in prior asbestos surveys, including the Main Building, the Z Wing, and Research Wing. Suspect materials were sampled by physically removing a section from the area of concern for analysis. Where applicable, suspended ceiling tiles were lifted to inspect the space above. Bulk samples were then placed into individual sample containers for transport to a qualified laboratory for analysis.

All samples were individually identified by a unique sample identification number. The suspect ACMs were numbered and correspond to the sample numbers listed in the PLM Analysis Summary located in Appendix D of this report. Photographs of positive sample locations are included in Appendix A of this report. Photographs of all samples collected during the 2013 sampling event are included in Appendix C.

Sample identification numbers were derived based on the floor being sampled, sequence of collection, and type of material

For example, sample SB6-FP1-1 is the 6th sample collected from the VA. It was collected from the sub-basement. The sample was the 1st fireproofing that was encountered at the site.

PLM and dispersion staining techniques were performed according to the EPA's Bulk Analysis Method EPA 600/R-93/116 in an attempt to ascertain asbestos content in those samples analyzed.

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4 HOMOGENEOUS MATERIAL ASSESSMENT

FACTORS

4.1 Homogeneous Areas

Before collecting samples, distinct homogeneous sampling areas and specific sampling sites were determined. A homogeneous sampling area can be described as any material of the same type. In other words, a homogeneous sampling area is uniform throughout in structure or makeup and appearance (color, texture, and/or date of construction/application). Homogeneous areas can be further classified as surfacing material, thermal system insulation, and miscellaneous materials. Samples were collected of each specific homogeneous material identified.

Photographs of the positive homogeneous areas are included in the Homogeneous Area descriptions in Appendix A. Pictures of all sample locations associated with the 2013 sampling event are included in Appendix C.

4.2 Asbestos Hazard Assessment Factors

Friability was determined each time a suspect ACM was sampled. Friable means that the material can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Also, materials thought to be and typically classified as non-friable may receive a reclassification of friable if the material is damaged. Friable ACM has been determined by the EPA and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to be more hazardous than non-friable ACM. Friable material can create a situation of airborne asbestos fibers more readily than non-friable materials. In assessing the fiber release potential, only the current conditions of all ACM identified were noted.

Only materials readily accessible within the specific project area were evaluated.

Materials that were hidden and/or not accessible were not evaluated as part of this survey. These hidden and/or inaccessible materials should be analyzed if they are located during any renovation or demolition activities. Materials visibly identified as non-asbestos (fiberglass, foam rubber, wood, etc.) were not sampled.

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5 LABORATORY ANALYSIS

All suspect bulk asbestos samples were analyzed by a qualified laboratory using Polarized Light Microscopy with dispersion staining techniques. PLM and dispersion staining techniques were performed according to the EPA's Bulk Analysis Method EPA 600/R-93/116 in an attempt to ascertain asbestos content in those samples analyzed.

These techniques require that a part of the bulk sample be subjected to an oil of specific refractive index once mounted on a slide. This prepared slide is then subjected to a number of optical tests. Each type of asbestos displays unique characteristics when subjected to these tests. Percentages of asbestos content are then determined by visual estimation.

Any material containing greater than one percent of any type of asbestos is classified as ACM by the EPA and OSHA. According to the EPA, OSHA, United Stated Department of Transportation (USDOT), and other federal, state, and/or local government agencies, any material classified as ACM must be handled accordingly.

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6 RESULTS BY FLOOR

The following table describes the sample number, sample description and location, asbestos content, friability, and condition for each of the 290 samples collected from 72 homogeneous areas (not including multiple layers) from October 7, 2013 through November 19, 2013. Friability is described if the sample was shown to contain asbestos and is described based on the current condition of the material. Photographs of positive sample locations are included in Appendix A and a copy of the laboratory testing and analysis data is included in Appendix E of the report.

The sampling locations are provided in the table in Appendix D and are shown on the drawings in Appendix B. During laboratory sample preparation, if multiple layers of an individual sample were encountered, the laboratory analyzed each layer separately.

The condition of the material was determined at the time of sampling. Bold type indicates an asbestos-containing sample.

6.1 Sub-Basement

Samples were collected from the sub-basement on October 7, 2013, as directed by the Safety Office. The sub-basement was divided into two sections. Twenty-nine samples from 10 homogeneous areas were collected from the southern portion of the sub-basement and 27 samples from 12 homogeneous areas were collected from the northern portion. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.1.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Sub-basement

Of the 22 homogeneous areas, only one was positive. This sample was a white, cementitious pipe insulation that appeared to be a patch. This material was observed in the northern portion of the sub-basement and was in poor condition.

6.1.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Sub-basement

The only asbestos-containing material encountered in the sub-basement was a patch on a pipe run. It is estimated that there are approximately four linear feet of this material.

6.2 Basement

Samples were collected from the basement on October 8, 2013. Thirty samples were collected from 11 homogeneous areas. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.2.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Basement

Of 11 homogeneous areas, one was positive. This material was tan 9” x 9” floor tile and black mastic located in an electrical closet (SPB103A-BH). This material was observed to be in fair condition.

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6.2.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Basement

It is estimated that approximately 15 square feet of the floor tile is located in this area (SPB103A-BH). It should be noted that there were other areas of floor tile that were not sampled. It should be assumed that other areas of floor tile are positive until sampling proves otherwise.

6.3 Ground Floor

Samples were collected from the ground floor on November 4, 2013. Thirty-one samples from 11 homogeneous areas were collected. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.3.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Ground Floor

Of 11 homogeneous areas, two were positive. The first material is grey fireproofing that was observed in the electro-mechanical room G415. This material was observed to be in fair condition.

The second material was sealant located on the pipe joints of purple-painted pipe insulation in the mechanical room near the canteen (M-R-1). This material was observed to be in poor condition.

6.3.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Ground Floor

It is estimated that there were 400 square feet of fireproofing in room G415 (SPG415- BH). We also estimated 300 linear feet of purple painted pipe insulation in the mechanical room (M-R-1).

6.4 Second Floor

Samples were collected from the second floor on November 19, 2013. Twenty-one samples were collected from seven homogeneous areas. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.4.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Second Floor

None of the samples contained asbestos.

6.4.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Second Floor

None of the samples contained asbestos.

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6.5 Fifth Floor

Samples were collected from the fifth floor on November 7, 2013. Nineteen samples from six homogeneous areas were collected. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.5.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Fifth Floor

Of six homogeneous areas, one was positive. This material was 12” x 12” floor tile with black mastic located in a chase next to the service elevator. This material was observed to be in fair condition.

6.5.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Fifth Floor

It is estimated that approximately 10 square feet of the floor tile in this area. It should be noted that there were other areas of floor tile that were not sampled. It should be assumed that other areas of floor tile are positive until sampling proves otherwise.

6.6 Ninth Floor

Samples were collected from the ninth floor on November 7, 2013. Twenty-one samples were collected from eight homogeneous areas. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.6.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Ninth Floor

Of the eight homogeneous areas, one was positive. This material is the black wall mastic that is reportedly located on all exterior walls. This material was in good condition.

6.6.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Ninth Floor

It was estimated that 50 square feet on the black wall mastic was present in the mechanical closet inspected. It is our understanding that this material exists on most of the exterior walls in the building.

6.7 Tenth Floor

Samples were collected from the tenth floor on November 7, 2013. Seven samples were collected from two homogeneous areas. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.7.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Tenth Floor

Of the two homogeneous areas, one was positive. This material is the 12” x 12” brown floor tile and black mastic located inside of a closet (SP10THA-BH). This material was in good condition.

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6.7.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Tenth Floor

It is estimated that approximately 15 square feet of the floor tile in this area (SP10THA- BH). It should be noted that there were other areas of floor tile that were not sampled (on other levels of the medical center). It should be assumed that other areas of floor tile are positive until sampling proves otherwise.

6.8 Eleventh Floor

Samples were collected from the eleventh floor on November 7, 2013. Fifteen samples were collected from five homogeneous areas. Sampling results are discussed below.

6.8.1 Asbestos Sampling Results for the Eleventh Floor

None of the samples contained asbestos.

6.8.2 Estimation of Quantities for the Eleventh Floor

None of the samples contained asbestos.

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7 CURRENT REGULATIONS

It is our understanding that this survey was conducted to determine asbestos-containing material locations for future renovations at the Birmingham VA Medical Center.

Current regulations require removal of ACMs from facilities that conduct activities that can damage or disturb ACMs. These activities include renovation or demolition work.

When disturbing in-place asbestos, OSHA asbestos regulations (29 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1910 and 1926) and the NESHAPS asbestos regulations (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M), should be followed.

NESHAPS (40 CFR Part M, Amended 20 November 1990) regulates the removal and disposal of ACM. This regulation separates ACM into three categories based on the material’s friability and/or physical condition:

• Regulated ACM (RACM)

• Category I nonfriable ACM

• Category II nonfriable ACM

Category I nonfriable ACM includes gaskets, valve packings, resilient vinyl floor covering (floor tile and linoleum), and asphalt roofing material containing more than one percent asbestos by volume. Category II nonfriable ACM is any other nonfriable material with more than one percent asbestos by volume. An example of a Category II nonfriable material would be asbestos-cement board (transite). Regulated ACM includes:

• Friable ACM

• Category I nonfriable ACM that has become friable

• Category I nonfriable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading

• Category II nonfriable ACM that has a high probability of becoming friable or can be rendered friable by the forces expected to act on the material during demolition activities

By EPA definition, regulated ACMs must be abated by a licensed abatement contractor prior to any activities which will disturb the materials (such as renovation or demolition) are to occur.

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8 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on observations and samples collected at specific locations during the asbestos survey conducted by Fidelis at the Birmingham VA Medical Center at 700 South 19th Street on October 7, 2013 through November 19, 2013, the wrap of woven paper with fibers over mineral wool insulation on a pipe elbow (Sub-basement 2), floor tile with associated black mastic (basement storage closet – SPB103A-BH), grey fire proofing in SPG415-BH, woven paper with aluminum backing over mineral wool on purple pipe run (located in M-R-1), 12” x 12” floor tile with black mastic (5th floor chase next to service elevator), wall mastic in 9th floor electrical closet (assumed on all exterior walls), and 12” x 12” brown floor tile with black mastic in SP10THA-BH. If these materials will be disturbed during demolition or renovation activities, they will require abatement.

Additional materials identified during previous sampling events were observed for condition on March 6, 2014.

Fidelis also recommends that if suspect materials that were hidden and/or not accessible during this sampling event are discovered during any renovation or demolition activities at the subject site, the suspect materials should be analyzed for asbestos content.

If the materials are to be left in place, an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan should be written (in accordance with Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.1001, Subpart K (29 CFR §1910.1001, Subpart K) and maintained on site to manage the asbestos-containing materials in place.

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9 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Fidelis notes that this Asbestos Survey was limited to the collection of bulk samples from readily accessible locations. Laboratory analysis utilizing PLM along with dispersion staining techniques was used to determine asbestos content in those samples taken.

The results, findings, observations, and recommendations expressed in this report are based only on conditions that were observed during our inspection of the site, conducted on October 7, 2013, through November 19, 2013, and during our visual inspection of previously identified materials, conducted on March 6, 2014. Although care has been taken by Fidelis in compiling and checking the information contained in the report to verify that it is current and accurate, we disclaim any and all liability for any errors or omissions or inaccuracies. The recommendations provided in this report do not constitute legal and/or medical advice. It is further understood that Fidelis makes no representations or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability, nor are such representations or warranties to be implied with respect to the data furnished. We assume no responsibility with respect to customers, its employees, client's or customers' use thereof. Fidelis, their representative, and this report make no representation and/or assumptions as to past conditions or future occurrences at this site. The information provided herein applies only to the subject property as it existed during our site visit.

Should the site's use and/or conditions change, information, observations and recommendations found herein would no longer apply. This report is intended to be used in its entirety. No excerpts may be taken to be representative of the findings of this survey. We shall not be liable for any special, consequential and/or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or in part, from the customer's use of the data provided.

The purpose of this asbestos survey is to identify suspect materials in specific locations that may contain asbestos at the subject site. An Asbestos Survey is typically not sufficient to estimate costs of abatement or to obtain access to areas that may not be exposed until work begins.

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Appendix A Positive Homogeneous Area

Descriptions

VAMC – Birmingham 700 South 19th Street Asbestos-Re-Inspection Evaluation

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

Sub-Basement, Main Building 2SB17-PE5 7 Oct 13

Homogeneous Area Description Pipe elbow – woven paper with fibers over mineral wool insulation

Inspector Comments Pipe elbow sample was taken from the southwest corner of the sub-basement.

Recommended Response Action This sample contains asbestos in the wrap of the pipe elbow insulation. Approx. 5 LF

Physical Assessment ☒ 1. Damaged or significantly damaged thermal system insulation (TSI) ACM ☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage ☐ 7. Any remaining friable ACBM ☐ 8. No asbestos detected.

Basement, Main Building B23-FT1 8 Oct 13

12” x 12” Brown floor tile with black mastic

Floor tile samples were taken from SPB103A-BH, similar floor tile found in other areas of basement.

The samples were shown to contain asbestos in the mastic. Approx. 15 SF

☐ 1. Damaged or significantly damaged thermal system insulation (TSI) ACM ☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Ground Floor, Main Building G36-FP2 4 Nov 13

Fire proofing - grey

Fire proofing samples taken from SPG415-BH

The samples were shown to contain asbestos. Approx. 400 SF

☒ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Ground Floor, Main Building G42-PR16 4 Nov 13

Homogeneous Area Description Pipe run insulation – woven paper (purple) with aluminum backing over mineral wool insulation.

Pipe run insulation samples taken M-R-1. From Research Wing

The samples were shown to contain asbestos in the sealant. Approx. 300 LF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

Ground Floor, Main Building G-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet G304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet G304 – Assumed positive on every level of Main Building from previous report. Approx. 25 SF

In fair condition

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

Ground Floor, Main Building G-02 6 Feb 14

Wall mastic – on all exterior walls

Wall mastic is assumed on every exterior wall throughout the VAMC

In good condition

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

Ground Floor, Main Building G-03 6 Feb 14

Floor tile and black mastic – 9” x 9” floor tile in SPG514A

9” x 9” floor tile and mastic in SPG514A assumed positive from previous report. Approx. 15 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

Ground Floor, Main Building G-04 6 Feb 14

Radiator Housing, Transite. The transite housings contain 30-50% Chrysotile Asbestos

Radiator housings, multiple locations on every floor.

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

1st Floor, Main Building 1-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 1304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 1304 – Assumed positive on every level of Main Building from previous report – Approx. 25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

1st Floor, Main Building 1-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

1st Floor, Main Building 1-03 6 Feb 14

Roof Flashing and Mastic

Roof flashing and mastic on 1st floor roof in north “C” wing of roof – flashing assumed to contain 30-50% Chrysotile Asbestos

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

1st Floor, Main Building 1-04 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

2nd Floor, Main Building 2-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 2304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 2304 – Assumed positive on every level of Main Building from previous report. Approx. 25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

2nd Floor, Main Building 2-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

2nd Floor, Main Building 2-03 6 Feb 14

Pipe run insulation in SP2379A-BH

Pipe run insulation and wrap assumed positive for asbestos in SP2379A-BH from previous report. Approx. 50 LF

In poor condition

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

2nd Floor, Main Building 2-04 6 Feb 14

Roof Flashing and mastic

Roof flashing and mastic on 2nd floor roof north of “C” wing – assumed the flashing contains 30- 50% Chrysotile Asbestos

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

2nd Floor, Main Building 2-05 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

2nd Floor, Main Building 2-06 6 Feb 14

Homogeneous Area Description Lab hood, transite. Transite housing contains more than 50% Chrysotile Asbestos. Located in room 2344.

Transite lab hood in radiation, located in room 2344.

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 3304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 3304 – Assumed positive on every level of Main Building from previous report. Approx. 25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-03 6 Feb 14

Pipe run insulation in SP3340A-BH

Pipe run insulation and wrap assumed positive for asbestos in SP3340A-BH from previous report. Approx. 50 LF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3th Floor, Main Building 3-04 6 Feb 14

Roof flashing and mastic on 3rd floor roof north and south of “C” wing

Roof flashing and mastic is assumed positive from previous report – the flashing contains 30- 50% Chrysotile Asbestos

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-05 6 Feb 14

Lab hood in SP3422-BH

Lab hood in SP3422-BH – assumed to contain asbestos in transite panels

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-06 6 Feb 14

Lab hood in SP3427

Lab hood in SP3427 – assumed to contain asbestos in transite panels

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-07 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

3rd Floor, Main Building 3-08 6 Feb 14

Pipe, Transite, 6LF “C” Wing Roof

Transite pipe on 3rd floor “C” wing roof. From previous report – Approx. 6 LF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

4th Floor, Main Building 4-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 4304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 4304 – Assumed positive on every level from previous report. Approx. 25

SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

4th Floor, Main Building 4-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

4th Floor, Main Building 4-03 6 Feb 14

Floor tile and mastic in closet SP4308-BH

Black mastic is assumed positive for asbestos – Assumed positive from previous report. Approx.

25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

4th Floor, Main Building 4-04 6 Feb 14

Floor tile and black mastic in SP4342-BH

Black mastic is assumed positive in SP4342-BH from previous report – Approx. 6 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☒ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

4th Floor, Main Building 4-05 6 Feb 14

Pipe run insulation in SP4342-BH

Pipe run insulation and wrap assumed positive for asbestos in SP4342-BH from previous report.

Approx. 50 LF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☐ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

4th Floor, Main Building 4-06 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

5th Floor, Main Building 565-FT8 7 Nov 13

Floor tile – 12” x 12” floor tile with black mastic – 5th floor chase next to service elevator

Floor tile sample was taken in 5th floor chase next to service elevator.

The samples were shown to contain asbestos in the floor tile and adhesive.

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

5th Floor, Main Building 5-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 5304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 5304 – Assumed positive on every level from previous report. Approx. 25

SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

5th Floor, Main Building 5-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

5th Floor, Main Building 5-03 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

6th Floor, Main Building 6-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 6304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 6304 – Assumed positive from previous report on every level of Main Building. Approx. 25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

6th Floor, Main Building 6-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

6th Floor, Main Building 6-03 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

7th Floor, Main Building 7-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 7304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 7304 - Assumed positive on every level in Main Building from previous report. Approx. 25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

7th Floor, Main Building 7-02 6 Feb 14

Floor tile and mastic in 7th floor chase next to service elevator

Floor tile and mastic in 7th floor chase access next to service elevator. From previous report – white tile contains 5% Chrysotile Asbestos and Black Mastic contains 5% Chrysotile Asbestos.

Approx. 15 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

7th Floor, Main Building 7-03 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

7th Floor, Main Building 7-04 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

8th Floor, Main Building 8-01 6 Feb 14

Floor mastic – electrical/mechanical closet 8304 (same on every floor)

Floor mastic in closet 8304. Assumed positive for this closet on every level of Main Building.

Approx. 25 SF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

8th Floor, Main Building 8-02 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

8th Floor, Main Building 8-03 6 Feb 14

Pipe run insulation on water line in mechanical room 8306

From previous report – the insulation contains 1% to 5% Chrysotile Asbestos and the TSI Mud contains 30-50% Chrysotile Asbestos. Assumed positive from previous report. Approx. 40 LF

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

Sample Location: Homogeneous Area ID: Date:

8th Floor, Main Building 8-04 6 Feb 14

☐ 2. Damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM ☐ 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACM ☒ 5. ACBM with potential for damage ☐ 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage

Assessed by: Berej Patel / Dana Tilton

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