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SECTION 01 57 19

TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the control of environmental pollution and damage that the Contractor must consider for air, water, and land resources. It includes management of visual aesthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy, and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants and resources encountered or generated by the Contractor.

The Contractor is obligated to consider specified control measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work.

Environmental pollution and damage is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which:

1. Adversely effect human health or welfare,

2. Unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life,

3. Effect other species of importance to humankind, or;

4. Degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and historical purposes.

Definitions of Pollutants:

1. Chemical Waste: Petroleum products, bituminous materials, salts, acids, alkalis, herbicides, pesticides, organic chemicals, and inorganic wastes.

2. Debris: Combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as leaves, tree trimmings, ashes, and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work.

3. Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by runoff water.

4. Solid Waste: Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community activities.

5. Surface Discharge: The term "Surface Discharge" implies that the water is discharged with possible sheeting action and subsequent soil erosion may occur. Waters that are surface discharged may terminate in drainage ditches, storm sewers, creeks, and/or "water of the United States" and would require a permit to discharge water from the governing agency.

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6. Rubbish: Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass and crockery, metal and lumber scrap, tin cans, and bones.

7. Sanitary Wastes:

a. Sewage: Domestic sanitary sewage and human and animal waste.

b. Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

Establish and maintain quality control for the environmental protection of all items set forth herein.

Record on daily reports any problems in complying with laws, regulations, and ordinances. Note any corrective action taken.

1.3 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):

33 CFR 328....................Definitions

1.4 SUBMITTALS

In accordance with Section, 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, furnish the following:

1. Environmental Protection Plan: After the contract is awarded and prior to the commencement of the work, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection. Not more than 20 days after the meeting, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, a written and/or graphic Environmental Protection Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Name(s) of person(s) within the Contractor's organization who is

(are) responsible for ensuring adherence to the Environmental

Protection Plan.

b. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for manifesting hazardous waste to be removed from the site.

c. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for training the Contractor's environmental protection personnel.

d. Description of the Contractor's environmental protection personnel training program.

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e. A list of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permits concerning environmental protection, pollution control, noise control and abatement that are applicable to the

Contractor's proposed operations and the requirements imposed by those laws, regulations, and permits.

f. Methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ground cover, landscape features, air and water quality, fish and wildlife, soil, historical, and archeological and cultural resources.

g. Procedures to provide the environmental protection that comply with the applicable laws and regulations. Describe the procedures to correct pollution of the environment due to accident, natural causes, or failure to follow the procedures as described in the

Environmental Protection Plan.

h. Permits, licenses, and the location of the solid waste disposal area.

i. Work Area Plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and identifying the areas of limited use or nonuse. Plan should include measures for marking the limits of use areas. This plan may be incorporated within the Erosion Control Plan.

j. Inclusion of “best management practices” and methodologies.

Approval of the Contractor's Environmental Protection Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for adequate and continued control of pollutants and other environmental protection measures.

1.5 PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Protect environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work during the entire period of this contract. Confine activities to areas defined by the specifications and drawings.

Protection of Land Resources: Prior to construction, identify all land resources to be preserved within the work area. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms without permission from the COR.

Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized, or where special emergency use is permitted. Provide erosion control plans, in phases where required.

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1. Work Area Limits: Prior to any construction, mark the areas that require work to be performed under this contract. Mark or fence isolated areas within the general work area that are to be saved and protected. Protect monuments, works of art, and markers before construction operations begin. Convey to all personnel the purpose of marking and protecting all necessary objects.

2. Protection of Landscape: Protect trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, land forms, and other landscape features shown on the drawings to be preserved by marking, fencing, or using any other approved techniques.

a. Box and protect from damage existing trees and shrubs to remain on the construction site.

b. Immediately repair all damage to existing trees and shrubs by trimming, cleaning, and painting with antiseptic tree paint.

c. Do not store building materials or perform construction activities closer to existing trees or shrubs than the farthest extension of their limbs.

3. Store chemical waste away from the work areas in corrosion resistant containers and dispose of waste in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

4. Handle discarded materials other than those included in the solid waste category as directed by the COR.

Protection of Water Resources: Keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to avoid pollution of surface and ground waters and sewer systems. Implement management techniques to control water pollution by the listed construction activities that are included in this contract.

1. Washing and Curing Water: Do not allow wastewater directly derived from construction activities to enter water areas. Collect and place wastewater in retention ponds allowing the suspended material to settle, the pollutants to separate, or the water to evaporate.

2. Control movement of materials and equipment at stream crossings during construction to prevent violation of water pollution control standards of the Federal, State, or local government.

Protection of Air Resources: Keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to minimize pollution of air resources. Burning is not permitted on the job site. Keep activities, equipment, processes, and work operated or performed, in strict

01 57 19 -5 accordance with the State of Florida and Federal emission and performance laws and standards. Maintain ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, for those construction operations and activities specified.

1. Particulates: Control dust particles, aerosols, and gaseous by-products from all construction activities, processing, and preparation of materials (such as from asphaltic batch plants) at all times, including weekends, holidays, and hours when work is not in progress.

2. Particulates Control: Maintain all excavations, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent and temporary access roads, plant sites, spoil areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from particulates which would cause a hazard or a nuisance. Sprinklering, chemical treatment of an approved type, light bituminous treatment, baghouse, scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, or other methods are permitted to control particulates in the work area.

3. Hydrocarbons and Carbon Monoxide: Control monoxide emissions from equipment to Federal and State allowable limits.

4. Odors: Control odors of construction activities and prevent obnoxious odors from occurring.

Reduction of Noise: Minimize noise using every action possible. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the COR. Maintain noise-produced work at or below the decibel levels and within the time periods specified.

1. Perform construction activities involving repetitive, high-level impact noise only between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m unless otherwise permitted by local ordinance or the COR. Repetitive impact noise on the property shall not exceed the following dB limitations:

Time Duration of Impact Noise Sound Level in dB

More than 12 minutes in any hour 70

Less than 30 seconds of any hour 85

Less than three minutes of any hour 80

Less than 12 minutes of any hour 75

2. Provide sound-deadening devices on equipment and take noise abatement measures that are necessary to comply with the

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a. Maintain maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 15 meter (50 feet) (dBA):

EARTHMOVING MATERIALS HANDLING

FRONT LOADERS 75 CONCRETE MIXERS 75

BACKHOES 75 CONCRETE PUMPS 75

DOZERS 75 CRANES 75

TRACTORS 75 DERRICKS IMPACT 75

SCAPERS 80 PILE DRIVERS 95

GRADERS 75 JACK HAMMERS 75

TRUCKS 75 ROCK DRILLS 80

PAVERS, STATIONARY 80 PNEUMATIC TOOLS 80

PUMPS 75

GENERATORS 75 SAWS 75

COMPRESSORS 75 VIBRATORS 75

b. Use shields or other physical barriers to restrict noise transmission.

c. Provide soundproof housings or enclosures for noise-producing machinery.

d. Use efficient silencers on equipment air intakes.

e. Use efficient intake and exhaust mufflers on internal combustion engines that are maintained so equipment performs below noise levels specified.

f. Line hoppers and storage bins with sound deadening material.

g. Conduct truck loading, unloading, and hauling operations so that noise is kept to a minimum.

3. Measure sound level for noise exposure due to the construction at least once every five successive working days while work is being performed above 55 dB(A) noise level. Measure noise exposure at the property line or 15 m (50 feet) from the noise source, whichever is greater. Measure the sound levels on the A weighing network of a

General Purpose sound level meter at slow response. To minimize the effect of reflective sound waves at buildings, take measurements at

900 to 1800 mm (three to six feet) in front of any building face.

Submit the recorded information to the COR noting any problems and the alternatives for mitigating actions.

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Restoration of Damaged Property: If any direct or indirect damage is done to public or private property resulting from any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct, the Contractor shall restore the damaged property to a condition equal to that existing before the damage at no additional cost to the Government. Repair, rebuild, or restore property as directed or make good such damage in an acceptable manner.

Final Clean-up: On completion of project and after removal of all debris, rubbish, and temporary construction, Contractor shall leave the construction area in a clean condition satisfactory to the COR.

Cleaning shall include off the station disposal of all items and materials not required to be salvaged, as well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition and new work operations.

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SECTION 01 74 19

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the requirements for the management of non-hazardous building construction and demolition waste.

B. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as much of the waste material as economically feasible shall be salvaged, recycled or reused.

C. Contractor shall use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators, and facilitate their salvage and recycle not limited to the following:

D. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

E. Techniques to minimize waste generation.

F. Sorting and separating of waste materials.

G. Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale.

H. Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold.

I. At a minimum the following waste categories shall be diverted from landfills:

1. Soil.

2. Inerts (eg, concrete, masonry and asphalt).

3. Clean dimensional wood and palette wood.

4. Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials).

5. Engineered wood products (plywood, particle board and I-joists, etc).

6. Metal products (eg, steel, wire, beverage containers, copper, etc).

7. Sheathings

8. Cardboard, paper and packaging.

9. Bitumen roofing materials.

10. Plastics (eg, ABS, PVC).

11. Carpet and/or pad.

12. Gypsum board.

13. Insulation.

14. Paint.

15. Fluorescent lamps.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall practice efficient waste management when sizing, cutting and installing building products. Processes shall be employed to ensure the generation of as little waste as possible. Construction

/Demolition waste includes products of the following:

1. Excess or unusable construction materials.

2. Packaging used for construction products.

3. Poor planning and/or layout.

4. Construction error.

5. Over ordering.

6. Weather damage.

7. Contamination.

8. Mishandling.

9. Breakage.

B. Establish and maintain the management of non-hazardous building construction and demolition waste set forth herein. Conduct a site assessment to estimate the types of materials that will be generated by demolition and construction.

C. Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to recycle construction and demolition waste to a minimum of 50 percent.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for implementation of any special programs involving rebates or similar incentives related to recycling.

Any revenues or savings obtained from salvage or recycling shall accrue to the contractor.

E. Contractor shall provide all demolition, removal and legal disposal of materials. Contractor shall ensure that facilities used for recycling, reuse and disposal shall be permitted for the intended use to the extent required by local, state, federal regulations.

F. Contractor shall assign a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for reuse, salvage, recycling, and return. Such areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination or mixing of materials.

G. Contractor shall provide on-site instructions and supervision of separation, handling, salvaging, recycling, reuse and return methods to be used by all parties during waste generating stages.

H. Record on daily reports any problems in complying with laws, regulations and ordinances with corrective action taken.

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1.4 TERMINOLOGY

A. Class III Landfill: A landfill that accepts non-hazardous resources such as household, commercial and industrial waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

B. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; uncontaminated with adhesives, oils, solvents, mastics and like products.

C. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, repair and demolition operations.

D. Dismantle: The process of parting out a building in such a way as to preserve the usefulness of its materials and components.

E. Disposal: Acceptance of solid wastes at a legally operating facility for the purpose of land filling (includes Class III landfills and inert fills).

F. Inert Backfill Site: A location, other than inert fill or other disposal facility, to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring or other soil engineering operation.

G. Inert Fill: A facility that can legally accept inert waste, such as asphalt and concrete exclusively for the purpose of disposal.

H. Inert Solids/Inert Waste: Non-liquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete that does not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water-quality objectives established by a regional water board, and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources.

I. Mixed Debris: Loads that include commingled recyclable and non-recyclable materials generated at the construction site.

J. Mixed Debris Recycling Facility: A solid resource processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering re-usable and recyclable materials and disposing non-recyclable materials.

K. Permitted Waste Hauler: A company that holds a valid permit to collect and transport solid wastes from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal.

L. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating or thermally destroying solid waste.

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1. On-site Recycling – Materials that are sorted and processed on site for use in an altered state in the work, i.e. concrete crushed for use as a sub-base in paving.

2. Off-site Recycling – Materials hauled to a location and used in an altered form in the manufacture of new products.

M. Recycling Facility: An operation that can legally accept materials for the purpose of processing the materials into an altered form for the manufacture of new products. Depending on the types of materials accepted and operating procedures, a recycling facility may or may not be required to have a solid waste facilities permit or be regulated by the local enforcement agency.

N. Reuse: Materials that are recovered for use in the same form, on-site or off-site.

O. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

P. Salvage: To remove waste materials from the site for resale or re-use by a third party.

Q. Source-Separated Materials: Materials that are sorted by type at the site for the purpose of reuse and recycling.

R. Solid Waste: Materials that have been designated as non-recyclable and are discarded for the purposes of disposal.

S. Transfer Station: A facility that can legally accept solid waste for the purpose of temporarily storing the materials for re-loading onto other trucks and transporting them to a landfill for disposal, or recovering some materials for re-use or recycling.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES, furnish the following:

B. Prepare and submit to the COR a written demolition debris management plan. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

1. Procedures to be used for debris management.

2. Techniques to be used to minimize waste generation.

3. Analysis of the estimated job site waste to be generated:

a. List of each material and quantity to be salvaged, reused, recycled.

b. List of each material and quantity proposed to be taken to a landfill.

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4. Detailed description of the Means/Methods to be used for material handling.

a. On site: Material separation, storage, protection where applicable.

b. Off site: Transportation means and destination. Include list of materials.

1) Description of materials to be site-separated and self-hauled to designated facilities.

2) Description of mixed materials to be collected by designated waste haulers and removed from the site.

a) The names and locations of mixed debris reuse and recycling facilities or sites.

b) The names and locations of trash disposal landfill facilities or sites.

c) Documentation that the facilities or sites are approved to receive the materials.

C. Designated Manager responsible for instructing personnel, supervising, documenting and administer over meetings relevant to the Waste

Management Plan.

D. Monthly summary of construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal, quantifying all materials generated at the work site and disposed of or diverted from disposal through recycling.

E. Target waste diversion rate by material and an overall diversion rate.

F. Final report documenting the results of implementation of the preconstruction waste management plan.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced by the basic designation only. In the event that criteria requirements conflict, the most stringent requirements shall be met.

B. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): LEED Green Building Rating System for New Construction

1. Green Building Initiative (GBI): Green Globes for New Construction

1.7 RECORDS

A. Maintain records to document the quantity of waste generated; the quantity of waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling; and the

01 74 19 - 6 quantity of waste disposed by landfill or incineration. Records shall be kept in accordance with the LEED Reference Guide and LEED Template.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. List of each material and quantity to be salvaged, recycled, reused.

B. List of each material and quantity proposed to be taken to a landfill.

C. Material tracking data: Receiving parties, dates removed, transportation costs, weight tickets, tipping fees, manifests, invoices, net total costs or savings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COLLECTION

A. Provide all necessary containers, bins and storage areas to facilitate effective waste management.

B. Clearly identify containers, bins and storage areas so that recyclable materials are separated from trash and can be transported to respective recycling facility for processing.

C. Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, disposed of according to local, state, federal regulations.

3.2 DISPOSAL

A. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting and disposing of materials that cannot be delivered to a source-separated or mixed materials recycling facility to a transfer station or disposal facility that can accept the materials in accordance with state and federal regulations.

B. Construction or demolition materials with no practical reuse or that cannot be salvaged or recycled shall be disposed of at a landfill or incinerator.

3.3 REPORT

A. With each application for progress payment, submit a summary of construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal including beginning and ending dates of period covered.

B. Quantify all materials diverted from landfill disposal through salvage or recycling during the period with the receiving parties, dates removed, transportation costs, weight tickets, manifests, invoices.

Include the net total costs or savings for each salvaged or recycled material.

C. Quantify all materials disposed of during the period with the receiving parties, dates removed, transportation costs, weight tickets, tipping

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SECTION 02 85 16

MOLD REMEDIATION

1.1 PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

A. General: The work specified herein shall be the remediation of materials with suspect mold growth by trained and certified workers who are knowledgeable, qualified and trained in the remediation, handling, and disposal of waste, and subsequent cleaning of the affected environment.

B. The Remediation Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, equipment, testing, services, permits, notifications, insurance, and incidentals which are necessary or required to perform the work in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations as may be necessary for the mold remediation materials and for other work as specified in this section or as indicated in associated drawings.

C. The Remediation Contractor shall conduct a tool box talk with all contractor and subcontractor personnel to explain the work practices and controls to be implemented prior to the start of any remediation.

D. Mold Remediation of Suspect Mold Contaminated Wallboard

1. Construct a negative pressure containment in conjunction with the specified area in the building 4 canteen with suspected mold growth.

Remove all materials with suspected mold growth including drywall, flooring, and ceiling tiles and thoroughly clean the surrounding areas and containment. The affected areas should be lightly misted with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered antimicrobial solution and temporarily encapsulated with paint in a manner that minimizes the release of airborne mold spores.

2. All openings in any duct work within 30 feet of the removal operations shall be properly sealed with vinyl tape prior to the start of any remediation work. The affected areas should be lightly misted with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered antimicrobial solution and temporarily encapsulated with paint in a manner that minimizes the release of airborne mold spores.

3. All quantities are approximate and must be field verified by the

Remediation Contractor. Remediation Contractor is responsible for accurately determining the amount of material for removal.

Quantities provided are only included to assist Remediation Contractor in determining the amount of material designated for removal. No change order will be issued, unless actual quantities differ significantly (>25%) from those listed above.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. General: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Infectious Control: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article

1.7, INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES.

C. Environmental Protection: Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS.

D. Construction Waste Management: Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE

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MANAGEMENT.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals: (Items 1-7 will be considered Pre-Work Submittals)

1. List of all personnel to be involved in the work with their training and certifications.

2. List of all products and procedures proposed for use in performance of the work, when required:

a. List all work areas and containments,

b. Locations and types of all decontamination enclosures,

c. Entrances and exists to the work area and/or containments,

d. Type of remediation activity, technique for each work area and/or containment,

e. Number and location of negative air units and exhausts,

f. Calculations for determining number of negative air pressure units,

g. Location of water and electric connections to building services,

h. Waste transport routes from the work area to the waste storage container.

3. Respiratory Protection Program

a. Provide a copy of the firm’s written respiratory protection program.

b. Respirator fit tests for personnel involved in the work

c. Medical approvals of respirator use for personnel involved in work

4. Employee Training Program

a. Provide a copy of the firm’s written employee hazard communication program.

b. The communication program will provide a review the potential exposure with fungal spores during remediation work.

c. The communication program will provide a review of the potential exposure with the cleaning agents to be used during the remediation work.

5. Employee Instruction Provide documentation showing that each employee has been instructed on the following items:

a. Use and fit of respirator

b. Protective clothing

c. Protective measures

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d. Safety and Emergency Egress Procedures

e. Site specific fall protection plan and training

6. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Provide a MSDS on the cleaning agents selected for use on this project. Substitution of alternative products is not permitted without authorization from the VA Medical Center’s Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH).

7. Preliminary Schedule:

Provide an estimate of manpower to be utilized and the time required for completion of each major Work Area. Include estimated size and number of crews and work shifts.

8. Project Close-out Submittals:

a. All waste disposal tickets,

b. Daily progress logs,

c. A list of all Workers used in the performance of the project.

B. Quality Assurance

1. Conform to all Federal, State, and Local regulations, guidelines and rules which govern the handling and disposal of mold materials.

a. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mold

Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA 402-K- 01-001.

b. New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments.

c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134.

d. OSHA – Fall Protection, 29 CFR 1926.451 to 1926.1060.

e. OSHA Lockout Tag-out 29 CFR 1926.417 and 1926.702.

C. Record Keeping

1. Daily Log The Remediation Contractor shall maintain a Daily Project Log in a three-ring binder. The daily project log will be utilized each day to document the following information:

a. Date and time of the project,

b. Name of Project Superintendent,

c. Brief description of daily work activities,

d. Contained area sign in and sign out sheet,

e. Clearance check by the VA Medical Center’s Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH).

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Part 2 - MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

2.1 PPE AND FILTERS

A. Protective Clothing

1. The Remediation Contractor will provide the workers with the required protective disposal clothing as recommended in the referenced guidelines, consisting of full-body coveralls, head covers, gloves and boots.

2. The Remediation Contractor will not under any circumstances permit any person to enter the work areas without the appropriate protective clothing and equipment. The Remediation Contractor will provide protective clothing for use by the VPIH. The Remediation Contractor will furnish as many sets as required for full-time monitoring.

B. Respiratory Protection

1. Respirators and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters will be used, when required, as recommended in the guidelines and approved by the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health

(NIOSH).

2. Respirators will be individually fit-tested to personnel on a yearly basis.

3. No respirator will be issued to personnel without such personnel participating in a respiratory training program.

4. The Remediation Contractor shall provide and make available a sufficient quantity of respirator filters so that filter changes can be made as necessary during the workday. Filters will be removed and discarded during the decontamination process. Filters cannot be reused. Filters must be changed if breathing becomes difficult.

C. HEPA Filter Equipment

1. All fan and vacuum units will be equipped with a High Efficiency Particulate Absolute (HEPA) filter.

a. Containment areas, where required, will be maintained under negative pressure relative to the surrounding area. This will be accomplished with a HEPA-filtered fan unit exhausted to the outside.

b. All interior surfaces to be cleaned, exterior of plastic sheeting containing waste material, final vacuuming of the interior surfaces of the work area and surfaces outside of the work area where dust may have settled will be HEPA-vacuumed.

2. Cleaning Agent

a. When specified, a cleaning agent will be applied with a moist cloth, sprayed or as specified by the manufacturer.

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2.2 ANTIMICROBIALS

A. Antimicrobial cleaning solution / biocide shall be an EPA-registered product. The solution shall be used for its intended use and applied in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations. Product data sheets and MSDS’s shall be submitted to the VPIH and the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval prior to its use or application.

B. Long-term Antimicrobial Coating shall be an EPA-registered antimicrobial coating that maintains its antimicrobial coating after the solution has dried. The coating shall be used for its intended use and applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Product data sheets and MSDS’s shall be submitted to the VPIH and COTR for approval prior to its use or application.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 STANDARD PROCEDURES

A. The scope of work includes removal of suspected fungal growth contamination on building materials. The abatement procedures will be identified for each remediation project based on the size, complexity and remediation methods required. The size of the area impacted by fungal contamination will determine the type of remediation. The sizing levels will be based on professional judgment by the VPIH, utilizing the EPA - Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings or the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments. These guidelines will be utilized to develop the remediation plan, along with any site-specific requirements.

1. Pre-construction Meeting:

a. Prior to the start of preparatory work, the Remediation Contractor will attend a pre-construction meeting attended by the COR and VPIH. All pre-work submittals will be submitted 7 days prior to the pre-construction conference; the Remediation Contractor will submit 3 copies of the Pre-Work Submittals.

2. Progress Meetings:

a. While on-site for each phase, the Remediation Contractor will attend weekly progress meetings attended by the general contractor, COR, VPIH, and other applicable project related personnel. The remediation contractor shall be prepared to discuss progress, schedule, payment applications, proposed changes, problems & corrective measures, and other pertinent information regarding the project.

b. If, in the opinion of the COR, additional meetings are required to maintain progress or scheduling requirements on the work, additional meetings will be scheduled.

3. Project Monitoring and Air Sampling:

a. The VA Medical Center will engage the services of VPIH who will serve as the VA Medical Center's Consultant in

02 85 16 – 6 regard to the performance of the remediation work and provide direction as required throughout the entire remediation phase.

b. The Remediation Contractor shall ensure cooperation of its personnel with the VPIH for the air sampling and Project monitoring functions described below. The Remediation Contractor shall comply with all direction given by the VPIH during the course of the Project.

c. The VPIH will review and approve or disapprove all submittals, shop drawings and schedules. The VPIH will provide visual inspections prior to the start of work and final inspections of the work areas. The VPIH will provide bulk and air sampling services when required.

4. Project Supervisor

a. The Remediation Contractor will designate a full-time Project Supervisor who is qualified to enter the work areas and meets the requirements of a “Competent Person” as defined by OSHA 1926.1101. The Project Supervisor must be able to read and write English fluently, as well as communicate in the primary language of the Workers.

b. If the Project Supervisor is not on-site at any time whatsoever, all work will be stopped. The Project Supervisor will remain on-site until the Project is complete.

c. The Project Supervisor will maintain a Project Log Book and a Waste Disposal Log.

d. The Project Supervisor will be responsible for the performance of the work and will represent the Remediation Contractor in all respects at the Project site. The Supervisor shall be the primary point of contact for the VPIH.

5. Hazard Communication

a. The Remediation Contractor shall post warning signs at all entrances or openings to the work areas. Warning signs may be in the form of continuous plastic tape.

b. The Remediation Contractor will coordinate with the COR and the VPIH regarding notification of the occupants and other Contractors on-site.

6. Temporary Utilities

a. Shut down and lock out all electrical power to the Work Areas.

b. Provide temporary electric service, sized properly for the project, with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) for all electric requirements within the work area.

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1. Where available, obtain from the VA Medical Center's existing system. Otherwise provide power from other sources (i.e. generator).

2. Provide temporary wiring and "weatherproof" receptacles in sufficient quantity and location to serve all HEPA equipment and tools.

3. Provide wiring and receptacles as required by the

VPIH for air sampling equipment.

4. All power to the Work Area shall be brought in from outside the area through GFCI's at the source.

c. Provide temporary lighting with "weatherproof" fixtures for all work areas including decontamination chambers.

1. The entire work area shall be kept illuminated at all times.

2. Provide lighting as required by the VPIH for the purposes of performing required inspections.

d. All temporary devices and wiring used in the work area shall be capable of decontamination procedures including HEPA vacuuming and wet-wiping.

e. Utilize domestic water service, if available, from VA

Medical Center's existing system. Provide hot water heaters with sufficient capacity to meet Project demands.

7. Containment Barriers

a. When containment of the work area is required, the Remediation Contractor must be careful not to disturb fungal contaminated building materials while isolating work areas to prevent the release of fungal spores. Any pre-cleaning prior to the erection of the containment will be completed as required. Workers shall wear respirators when installing isolation barriers if fungal contaminated surfaces (walls or surfaces with visible settled dusts) are likely to be disturbed. The Remediation Contractor shall completely isolate the work areas for the duration of the work by sealing off all walls, floors, openings, and fixtures in the work areas including, but not limited to, heating and ventilation supply air ducts and diffusers and return air ducts and grilles (HVAC system totally de-energized - no HVAC system airflow into or out of work area), return air grilles, common return air plenums, doorways, corridors, windows, skylights, and lighting with polyethylene sheeting held securely in place as described in this section.

b. Containment Entry and Exit Procedures will be established as required for the work.

c. Personnel, Equipment and Waste Decontamination Procedures will be established as required for the work.

8. Negative Pressure

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a. When Negative Pressure is required, the Remediation Contractor shall establish a negative air pressure differential inside the enclosed areas relative to interior areas outside the containment before remedial operations begin. All air shall be exhausted through a HEPA filter to the exterior of the building, unless the air is passed through two HEPA filters.

1. Minimum Negative Pressure: 4 air exchanges per hour

b. The Remediation Contractor shall ensure that air pressure differential is maintained, demonstrated by manometer until the VPIH has determined that the work area has passed the final inspection.

1. Minimum Negative Pressure: Differential 0.02” of water

9. Work Procedures

a. All materials will be decontaminated and/or removed under containment, or mini-containment. As waste is removed, it will be promptly placed into a disposal container.

Disposal containers, at a minimum, will consist of double bagging using 6-mil polyethylene bags. Bags will be taped to form an airtight seal and labeled appropriately.

Waste from HEPA-filtered vacuums shall be double bagged in 6-mil polyethylene bags.

b. The Remediation Contractor at all times will keep the site and work area free from accumulations of bagged material or rubbish caused by its operations and free from any flammable materials or other source of fire hazard. During the performance of the work, the Remediation Contractor shall remove all bagged material from and about the work site in strict accordance with the specifications and applicable codes and regulations.

c. All visually contaminated materials and adjacent visually uncontaminated material will be decontaminated and/or removed under full containment unless specified otherwise.

d. In the event that areas adjoining the enclosed project area become or are suspected of becoming contaminated with spores as a result of the Remediation Contractor's work, the Remediation Contractor shall thoroughly and totally decontaminate (for example, use separate HEPA vacuum in occupied space) the affected areas. These areas shall be subject to detailed visual inspection and final clearance sampling as may be requested by the VPIH.

10. Work Stoppage

a. Regardless of the removal methods employed, the Remediation Contractor shall immediately stop work in the event of any of the following:

1. Containment has been breached;

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2. Contaminated debris is found outside the containment work area;

3. Elevated dust or mold spore results identified in the adjacent areas;

4. Any emergency;

b. If any of the conditions in subparagraph a above are observed by the VPIH or COR, then either of these parties have the right to issue a directive to stop work.

c. Furthermore, the Remediation Contractor shall implement corrective work practices with the approval of the VPIH, and with all referenced regulations in this document and the applicable sections of this specification as noted.

d. The Remediation Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation in the event of the conditions of subparagraph a above.

11. Worker Protection

a. There are no specific levels of acceptable or unacceptable levels of total mold spores established by the EPA or OSHA at the time of this project. Several of the identified mold species can produce mycotoxins, which can cause health symptoms in certain sensitive individuals. It should be noted that previous background samples were collected under static conditions with low activities. In addition, the affected materials were predominantly wet, potentially minimizing airborne levels. Increase airborne levels would be anticipated as the materials dry out and with increased activity.

b. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for worker protection, and shall be responsible for the health and safety of its employees. The contractor shall also provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for its employees.

c. Minimum PPE Requirements

1. Respirators: Half-faced Respirators equipped with P100 filters

2. Disposable Clothing: (All Tasks)

3. Rubber Gloves: (All Tasks with Anti-microbial solutions)

d. The contractor shall submit evidence that their personnel have been trained in the use of respirators and are enrolled in a medical surveillance program that meets the minimum OSHA requirements under 29 CFR § 1910.134 prior to commencement of the work. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to increase respirator protection as required.

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e. Decontamination

1. Decontamination units shall be used whenever a specific containment involves the removal of more than 20 linear feet or 20 square feet of affected building materials.

2. The locations of the decontamination units shall be field verified with the VPIH and COR.

3. The crew shall properly decontaminate themselves each time they leave the work area to prevent the migration of mold spores away from the work area.

The field supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that proper decontamination procedures are followed.

4. The temporary water or hose connection shall be properly shut down and disconnected at the end of each shift.

12. Clearance Preparation

a. When containment areas are not utilized, the work area and areas used by remedial workers for egress will be cleaned as specified.

b. When containment areas are utilized, all work area side surfaces and layers, of the polyethylene barrier sheeting will be cleaned as specified. If negative pressure is utilized, the negative air machines will remain on until notified by the VPIH.

13. Final Clearance Inspections

a. After all visible accumulations of material and debris are removed; the Remediation Contractor will notify the VPIH for a final clearance visual inspection. The Remediation Contractor and VPIH will conduct a thorough visual inspection of the work area(s). If during this inspection, any visible dust or debris is observed, the Remediation Contractor will contain and re-clean the work area(s). The Remediation Contractor will pay all associated costs for the re-cleaning services.

b. Breakdown of containment will proceed only upon receipt by the Remediation Contractor of clearance issued by the

VPIH.

14. Post-Remediation Air Sampling

a. The VPIH will conduct post-remediation air sampling using fungal spore traps for any negative pressure containments. No final clearance sampling will be collected for the mini-containments, due to amount affected materials. Air samples will be analyzed by an AIHA accredited microbiological laboratory. If the total and individual fungal spore concentrations inside containment are elevated when compared to outside ambient air, the Remediation Contractor will conduct additional cleaning, and then the sampling process will be repeated.

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15. Restoration of Utilities, Firestopping and Finishes

a. After final clearance, remove locks and restore electrical and HVAC systems. All temporary power will be disconnected, power lockouts removed and power restored. All temporary plumbing will be removed.

b. Finishes damaged by the Remediation

Contractor including, but not limited to, plaster/paint damage due to duct tape and spray adhesives, and floor tile lifted due to wet or humid conditions, will be restored and/or replaced prior to final payment. All foam and expandable foam products and materials used to seal work area openings will be completely removed upon completion of remediation activities.

c. All penetrations (including, but not limited to, pipes, ducts, etc.) through fire rated construction will be fire stopped using materials and systems tested in accordance with ASTM E814 on Projects where re-insulation is part of the required work.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

WATER DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Performed at:

Building 111 – 3A Mental Health

Bay Pines Veterans’ Administration 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines, FL 33744

Report Prepared For:

Bay Pines Veterans’ Administration

Biosphere International, Inc.

14230 Carlson Circle – Bldg. K

Report Prepared By:

OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc.

101 South Hoover Blvd, Suite 101

Tampa, Florida 33609

OHC Project #240051-IA

February 13, 2024

PROJECT INFORMATION

OHC PROJECT #:

240051-IA

CLIENT NAME: Biosphere International, Inc.

14230 Carlson Circle – Bldg. K

Tampa, FL 33626

PROJECT LOCATION:

Building 111- 3A Mental Health Ward

Bay Pines VAMC

DATE OF SERVICES: February 12th, 2024

CONSULTING FIRM: OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc.

101 South Hoover Blvd, Suite 101

Tampa, Florida 33609

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST(S): Garrett Charbonneau

OHC PROJECT MANAGER:

James F. Rizk, CIH

CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST:

James F. Rizk

FLAC #IA0000022, FLMA #MRSA775

Water Damage Assessment

BPVA: Building 111

3rd Floor Mental Health Unit

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Executive Summary

3.0 Background Information……………………………………………………………....……2

4.0 Summary of Visual Inspection

5.0 Conclusions & Recommendations

6.0 Limitations

7.0 Document Content

List of Tables

Table 1: Building Description

Table 2: Summary of Visual Inspection

List of Appendices

APPENDIX A: Marked-Up Drawing for Water Damaged Material

APPENDIX B: Consultant & Laboratory Credentials

List of Abbreviations:

A/C Air Condition

A/H Air Handler Unit

CIH Certified Industrial Hygienist

CMU Concrete Masonry Unit

CT Ceiling Tile

GWBS Gypsum Wallboard System

IH Industrial Hygienist

IR Infra-Red Spectrophotometry

LF Linear Feet

LM Linoleum

RB Red Brick

SF Square Feet

TSI Thermal System Insulation

UV Ultra-Violet Light

VBB Vinyl Baseboard

VPFG Visible Presumptive Fungal Growth

VCT Vinyl Composite Tile

1.0 INTRODUCTION

OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc., (OHC), was contracted by Biosphere International

Inc., to perform a Water Damage Assessment in…