36C24718R0489-0007001.pdf

LIMITED

ASBESTOS SURVEY

WJB DORN VA MEDICAL CENTER

BUILDING 100/4 SOUTH

6439 GARNERS FERRY ROAD

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29209

Prepared For:

VETERANS 1ST ARCHITECTURE

Attention: Mr. Louis P. Baston III, AIA

110-A North Louisville Street Harlem, GA 30814

(706) 556-0906

Performed By:

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Trident Environmental Services, Inc.

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WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center Building 100/4 South

6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, South Carolina 29209

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Executive Summary

Background

Asbestos Survey

Asbestos Investigative Procedures Asbestos Abbreviations and Hazard Assessment Key Asbestos Summary Asbestos Sample Data Table

Conclusions / Recommendations

Asbestos Inspection

Photographs/Diagrams

Inspector / Laboratory Accreditation

Laboratory Reports / Chain of Custody Forms

PLM Report TEM Report Chain of Custody Forms

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Limited Asbestos Survey WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Hospital – Building 100/4 South 6439 Garners Ferry Road – Columbia, SC 29209 Survey Dates: January 12, 2017 & February 1, 2017

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The limited asbestos survey performed by Trident Environmental Services, Inc. on January 12, 2017 & February 1, 2017 of the 4 South Wing of Building 100 at the WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, South Carolina did reveal the presence of asbestos containing building materials. The following summary exhibits the asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) that were identified in the inspection.

Asbestos

Description Type 12” Floor Tile (red) Category I – Non Friable Tile Mastic (black) Category I – Non Friable

Sink Coating (black) Category I – Non Friable HVAC Duct Sealant (red) Category I – Non Friable

RACM – Regulated Asbestos Containing Material PACM – Presumed Asbestos Containing Material

The identified asbestos containing building materials (ACBM’s) to include the item(s) listed above. All removal work of the identified ACBM’s should be performed by a properly trained and licensed abatement contractor prior to the planned renovation/demolition activities.

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BACKGROUND

Trident Environmental Services, Inc. was contracted by Veterans 1st Architecture to perform an asbestos survey of the 4 South Wing of Building 100 at the WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The survey was performed in order to satisfy the NESHAP requirements for renovation and/or demolition.

. The structure is built slab on grade and the area of inspection consists of approximately 20,000 square feet. Walls are drywall/joint compound. Ceilings are acoustic ceiling tiles with associated grid system. Floors are finished with vinyl floor tiles. Note: This survey was limited to the interior of the 4 South Wing of Building 100 and should not be considered or used as an all-inclusive survey for the structure.

Asbestos

The inspection was conducted to identify asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) which may be disturbed during the renovation/demolition activities. The identification of ACBM’s will aid in the prevention of occupational exposures and/or environmental releases of airborne asbestos fibers. Identification of ACBM also complies with Title 40 Code of the Federal Regulations, Part 61, and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Regulation 61-86.1, along with Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926 enforced by the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA). The Asbestos Survey describes the investigative procedures utilized, results of the suspect ACBM sampled/analyzed, and recommendations regarding the structures as related to asbestos.

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ASBESTOS SURVEY

Asbestos Investigative Procedures

Trident Environmental Services, Inc. conducted an inspection for suspect ACBM’s on January 12, 2017 & February 1, 2017 of the 4 South Wing of Building 100 at the WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, South Carolina. It is our understanding that the subject area will undergo renovation or demolition activities in the near future. The asbestos survey was performed by observing and sampling suspect building materials. Significant destructive testing was not utilized during the inspection. There is a possibility that suspect materials exist in inaccessible areas such as wall cavities and pipe chases. If any additional suspect ACBM’s are discovered during the course of demolition activities, bulk samples should be extracted to identify the presence, or absence, of asbestos prior to continuation of work activities.

A sampling strategy was developed to provide representative samples for analysis. Samples were then extracted from a variety of suspect ACBM’s. Bulk samples collected were recorded on a Chain-of-Custody record and submitted to Electron Microscopy Services Laboratory Analytical, Inc. (EMSL) a Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) laboratory. The laboratory is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), which is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). EMSL is accredited by NVLAP for the analysis of bulk asbestos by PLM (NVLAP Lab Code: 200841- 0). NOB samples were submitted to EMSL for analyses by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) as required by SCDHEC.

The suspect materials were analyzed by trained microscopists utilizing PLM techniques coupled with dispersion staining in accordance with EPA Test Method Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I (1-1-87 edition), Part 763, Subpart F- Appendix A. This method identifies asbestos mineral fibers based on six optical characteristics: morphology, birefringence, refractive index, extinction angle, sign of elongation and dispersion staining colors. The laboratory analysis reports the specific type of asbestos identified (there are six asbestos minerals) and the percentage of asbestos present. The EPA and OSHA defines materials as asbestos containing if an asbestos content of greater than one percent (>1%) is detected in a representative sample.

The SCDHEC require NOB materials with negative or trace results by PLM to be analyzed by at least one TEM. SCDHEC in accordance with ASTM E 2356-04 defines NOB materials as “materials that are not friable and that consist of fibers and other particulate matter embedded in a solid matrix of asphalt, vinyl or other organic substances.” Examples of NOB materials include but are not limited to flooring materials such as vinyl floor tiles, vinyl sheet flooring, adhesives, mastics, asphalt shingles, roofing materials, glazing, caulks, and cove base.

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The EPA classifies ACBM into two categories, friable and non-friable. A friable material creates a greater health hazard due to the fact that it may be “crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act upon it in the course of demolition or renovation operations.”

Friable Asbestos material means any material containing more than one percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix A, subpart F, 40 CFR part 763 section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy, that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. If the asbestos content is less than 10 percent as determined by a method other than point counting by polarized light microscopy (PLM), verify the asbestos content by point counting using PLM.

Category I Non Friable Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) means asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products containing more than one percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix A, subpart F, 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 one percent asbestos as determined using the methods specified in appendix A, subpart F, 40 CFR part 763, section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. (cement siding, transite board shingles, etc.)

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 in the course of demolition or renovation operations.

The following section summarizes the sample numbers, locations, type material, asbestos type, percent of asbestos detected, present condition of the asbestos containing material, potential for disturbance, and hazard assessment ratings. The asbestos sample laboratory analyses and chain of custody records are included at the end of this report.

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Asbestos Abbreviations and Hazard Assessment Key

The EPA and SCDHEC require that confirmed ACBM is given a hazard assessment based on its present condition and potential for future disturbance. This hazard assessment is used as a tool for prioritization in future remedial actions regarding the ACBM. The following key demonstrates the criteria that make up the hazard assessment.

Present Condition

F = Friable G = Good (very localized limited damage) NF = Non-friable D = Damaged (<10% distributed and/or <25% localized) S = Significantly Damaged (>10% distributed and/or 25% localized)

Potential for Future Disturbance

LPD = Low Potential for Disturbance (Contact, Vibration, and/or Air Erosion – low concern) PD = Potential for Damage (Contact, Vibration, and/or Air Erosion – moderate concern) PSD = Potential for Significant Damage (Contact, Vibration and/or Air Erosion – high concern)

Hazard Assessment

Significantly Damaged

(SD)

Damaged (D)

Good (G)

PSD PD LPD

6 5 4 7

PSD PD LPD

3 2 1

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ASBESTOS SUMMARY

WJB Dorn VA Medical Center – Building 100/4 South – Columbia, SC

DESCRIPTION TYPE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

12” Floor Tile (red) Category I – Non Friable 16 SF Tile Mastic (black) Category I – Non Friable 13,668 SF

Sink Coating (black) Category I – Non Friable 6 SF HVAC Duct Sealant (red) Category I – Non Friable 4,050 SF

RACM – Regulated Asbestos Containing Material PACM – Presumed Asbestos Containing Material

SCDHEC requires any non-friable material that is identified in an asbestos inspection report in a condition other than good and non-friable must be handled as a Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) and identified as friable on the asbestos abatement application. This requirement is reflected in the Asbestos Summary Table listed above.

Asbestos fibers were identified in the 12” Floor Tile (red). Approximately 16 square feet is present and in good condition. This material is considered Category I – Non Friable Asbestos and is located in the Hallway next to Stairwell #2 and under the fire extinguishers.

Asbestos fibers were identified in the Floor Tile Mastic (black). Approximately 3,800 square feet is present and in good condition. This material is considered Category I – Non Friable Asbestos and is located in Rooms 4A140-144, 4A146-157, 4A160, 4A161, 4A166, 4A169, 4A171, 4A176, 4A179, 4A182, 4A184, 4A186, 4A188, 4A189, 4A191, 4A193, 4A196, 4A197, 4A197c, 4A199, 4A203, 4A205, 4A202 & the Hallways.

Asbestos fibers were identified in the Sink Coting (black). Approximately 6 square feet is present and in good condition. This material is considered Category I – Non Friable Asbestos and is located in Room 4A181.

Asbestos fibers were identified in the HVAC Duct Sealant (red). Approximately 4,050 square feet is present and in good condition. This material is considered Category I – Non Friable Asbestos and is located in the plenum on the ducting throughout the area of inspection.

The following materials are contaminated by other identified ACBM’s and are considered Category I – Non Friable Asbestos:

12” Floor Tile (tan/red) – Rooms 4A140-144, 4A146-157, 4A160, 4A161, 4A166, 4A169, 4A171, 4A176, 4A179, 4A182, 4A184, 4A186, 4A188, 4A189, 4A191, 4A193, 4A196, 4A197, 4A197c, 4A203, 4A205, 4A202 & the Hallways(12,051 SF).

12” Floor Tile (gray/red/white) – located in Room 4A199 & Hall (1,617 SF).

The estimated quantities provided should be verified by contractor and/or building owner. Any discrepancies are to be addressed prior to removal of ACM. Please note that removal costs vary depending on the contractor, the quantity/condition of the ACM, and the accessibility/location of the ACM.

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CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Asbestos Inspection

The limited asbestos survey performed by Trident Environmental Services, Inc. on January 12, 2017 & February 1, 2017 of the 4 South Wing of Building 100 at the WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, South Carolina did reveal the presence of ACBM’s. Renovation or demolition activities that will disturb the ACBM’s will require removal per state and federal regulations. Asbestos materials can become hazardous when, due to damage, disturbance, or deterioration over time, they release asbestos fibers into the air of the building. All areas that contain asbestos should be utilized in a controlled manner to reduce the potential for disturbance. OSHA requires notification to all trades/contractors about the condition of the ACBM’s to prevent possible occupational exposures.

Demolition activities in public and commercial buildings are regulated by OSHA, EPA, and SCDHEC. Code 40 of Federal Regulations Part 61, Subpart M, Final Rule, “National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants” (NESHAP), and SCDHEC Regulation 61-

86.1 require the proper removal and disposal of ACBM that is affected by renovation or demolition. Demolition of the subject structures will require written notification, proper transportation, and disposal per state and federal regulations.

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PHOTOGRAPHS

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 01, 02

12” FLOOR TILE (RED)

MASTIC (BLACK)

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 03, 04

VINYL COVE BASE (TAN)

MASTIC (BROWN/TAN)

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 05, 06

12” FLOOR TILE (TAN/RED)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 07

CERAMIC TILE GROUT

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 08, 09

12” FLOOR TILE (GRAY/RED/WHITE)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 10

HVAC DUCT SEALANT (GRAY)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 11

FIRE STOP CAULK (RED)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 12

PIPE INSULATION MASTIC (WHITE)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 13

FAB CLOTH

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 14

DUCT MASTIC (WHITE)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 15

FIRE PROOFING (GRAY)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 16

FIRE PROOFING (MUD)

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HOMOGENEOUS AREA 17

DUCT SEALANT (DARK GRAY)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 18

DUCT SEALANT (WHITE)

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 19, 20

DRYWALL/JOINT COMPOUND

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 21

SINK COATING (BLACK)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 22

CEILING TILE

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 23

CEILING TILE )

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 24

DUCT SEALANT (RED)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 25

FIRE STOP CAULK

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 26

CERAMIC WALL TILE GROUT

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 27, 28

VINYL COVE BASE (BEIGE)

MASTIC (BROWN)

HOMOGENEOUS AREA 29

2’ X 2’ CEILING TILE

NO

PHOTOGRAPH

AVAILABLE

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 30, 31

VINYL COVE BASE (RED)/MASTIC

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HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 32 ,33

12” FLOOR TILE (BEIGE WITH

WHITE/BLUE PINK/ SPECKS)

MASTIC (TAN)

HOMOGENEOUS AREAS 34 ,35

12” FLOOR TILE (BEIGE/WHITE)

MASTIC (YELLOW)

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Inspection Dates: 01/12/2017 & 2/01/2017

Preparation Date: 01/24/2017

Inspected By:

Kevin E Leedy

S.C. Inspector License ASB – 20589

Prepared By:

Tim Nickel S.C. Inspector License BI – 00844

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