36C24919R0158-0001003.pdf

TARGETED SURVEY

FOR ASBESTOS

REPAIR EXTERIOR WALLS – BUILDING 1A

LEXINGTON VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

TROY BOWLING CAMPUS

1101 VETERANS DRIVE

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 40502

Prepared for:

TOLAND MIZELL MOLNAR

590 MEANS STREET NW, SUITE 200

ATLANTA, GA 30318

Report Date:

February 11, 2019

Prepared by:

MICHAEL F. DURBIN, CIH

(COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANNER LICENSE NUMBER 57330, EXPIRES 03/22/2019)

DURBIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

2201 POTOMAC PLACE

LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30043

(678) 482-9917

VA Troy Bowling Campus, Repair Walls Building 1A Project No. 1812.003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION 3

2. DISCUSSION AND RESULTS 3

a. Asbestos

3. METHODOLOGY 4

Asbestos sampling protocol

4. OBSERVATIONS/CONCLUSIONS 5

5. RECOMMENDATIONS 5

6. REFERENCES 6

APPENDIX

A. Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and

Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials

1. INTRODUCTION

Durbin Environmental Consultants, Inc. (DEC) was retained by Toland Mizell Molnar, to conduct a targeted hazardous material assessment for suspect asbestos containing materials at the Lexington VA Health Care System, Troy Bowling Campus, Building 1A, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, Kentucky in support of the Repair Exterior Walls Project. Michael F. Durbin, CIH of Durbin Environmental Consultants, Inc., conducted the hazardous material assessment on January 17, 2019. Mr. Durbin is currently accredited as an asbestos inspector through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved training provider and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection, Division for Air Quality Control Unit as an Asbestos Management Planner (License Number 57330, expiration Date 3/22/2019) and as Asbestos Project Designer Planner (License Number 57329, expiration Date 4/04/2019).

Bulk sample analysis for suspect asbestos containing materials was performed by Analytical Environmental Services, Inc., 3080 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30340. Analytical Environmental Services Inc. is accredited for asbestos fiber analysis through participation in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and is assigned NVLAP Lab Code 102082-0. Analytical Environmental Services Inc. utilized the analytical method: EPA/600/R-93/116: "Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” (polarized light microscopy in conjunction with dispersion staining).

2. DISCUSSION AND RESULTS

a. Building 1A, Exterior Walls - Asbestos

The asbestos survey was conducted in accordance with the sampling protocol established in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA 40 CFR, Part 763) for the materials included in this specific survey (roofing materials were not included as part of this survey). The following provides general information and summarizes the potential impact of asbestos containing material during this scheduled renovation project.

Bulk samples were collected from the following suspect asbestos containing materials during this survey:

1. Gray Brick Mortar (HM #1)

2. Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint (HM #2)

3. Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant (HM #3)

4. Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint (HM #4)

5. Gray/Black Cove Sealant Sidewalk to Exterior Wall (HM #5)

None of the collected bulk sample materials contained asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (reference Appendix A for the Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials).

3. METHODOLOGY

Asbestos Sampling Protocol

The inspector sampled all suspect ACM in accessible areas. In order for a group of homogeneous materials to be considered as non asbestos containing, all samples from that specific homogeneous material must be analyzed and determined to be non asbestos containing or less than or equal to 1% asbestos.

Representative, randomly selected samples were collected from each homogeneous area of suspect asbestos-containing material. For purposes of this report, the homogeneous area is physically defined as all material with the same visual appearance, texture and hardness.

The minimum number of samples collected for each homogeneous area (or material), if present, are as follows:

1. Friable Spray-applied or Trowel-applied Material

a. Less than or equal to 1000 square feet (S.F.) = 3 samples

b. Greater than 1000 S.F. and less than or equal to 5000 S.F. = 5 samples.

c. Greater than 5000 S. F. = 7 samples

2. Pipe and Duct Insulation

Three samples per homogeneous area of insulation were taken unless it was a confirmation sample.

3. Elbows, Valves, Fittings and Connection Mud

Three representative samples were taken from each representative type of insulated elbow, valve, fitting and connecting mud unless it was a confirmation sample.

4. Boiler, Tanks and Furnaces

A minimum of 3 samples per unit was collected.

5. Patchwork Patchwork is defined as a patch or repair to existing material based on the following quantities:

a. Surfacing material patches are limited to a maximum of 6 S. F.

b. Pipe and duct insulation patches are limited to a maximum of 6 L. F. or 6

S. F.

c. Boiler, tanks and furnace patches are limited to 6 S.F. maximum.

If the patchwork exceeded the limits prescribed above, the sampling protocol resorted back to the homogeneous area descriptions in items 1-4. If a material qualifies as patchwork, a single sample was collected per patch.

6. Ceiling or Acoustical Tile

a. Minimum of 2 Samples

7. Miscellaneous Friable Material (INCLUDED DRYWALL & JOINT

COMPOUND)

a. 3 Samples

8. Non-friable Material

Non-friable materials for purposes of this survey would include material such as floor tiles and mastic/adhesive, linoleum floor covering, interior/exterior caulks, flooring felt (if still under floor tile), roofing materials, miscellaneous cementitious material such as wall or ceiling panels, caulking or sealant, or window glazing.

a. Minimum of 2 samples

4. OBSERVATIONS/CONCLUSIONS

Building 1A, Exterior Walls - Asbestos

None of the collected bulk sample materials contained asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (reference Appendix A for the Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials).

5. RECOMMENDATIONS

A. The asbestos containing material survey report should be maintained at the job site during performance of the construction activities.

B. Communication of this asbestos survey report results should be presented in accordance with the OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos Standard to all personnel who may enter or perform work in Building 1A.

C. Disturbance of painted surfaces should be performed in accordance with the OSHA Lead

Standard (29 CFR 1926.62). Waste generated by disturbance of painted surfaces should be subjected to Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing to determine leachable lead concentrations. If leachable concentrations of lead in construction waste are determined by TCLP testing, those materials should be disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR Part 260 to 271. Comply with Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 401, Energy and Environment Cabinet – Department for Environmental Protection, Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43, 45, 47, and 48.

D. Contractor shall assume that all disturbance to brick mortar may involve disturbance of crystalline silica and shall perform all construction work in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153, Respirable Crystalline Silica.

6. REFERENCES

1. Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings”

(Purple Book). EPA 560/5-85-024. Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances Washington, DC 20460.

2. 40 CFR, Part 763, Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act

3. 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M Asbestos

4. 29 CFR Part 1926.1101 Asbestos

5. 29 CFR Part 1926.62 Lead

6. 40 CFR Part 260 General Hazardous Waste Management.

7. 40 CFR Part 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

8. 40 CFR Part 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste.

9. 40 CFR Part 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste.

10. 40 CFR Part 268 Land Disposal Restrictions.

11. 40 CFR Part 761 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions.

12. 40 CFR Part 273 Standards for Universal Waste Management

13. Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 401, Energy and Environment Cabinet –

Department for Environmental Protection, Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43, 45, 47, and 48.

14. Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 401, Energy and Environment Cabinet –

Department for Environmental Protection, Chapters 58 Asbestos

If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely, Durbin Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Michael F. Durbin, CIH Michael F. Durbin, CIH (Asbestos Management Planner, License Number 57330; Asbestos Project Designer, License Number 57329) President

APPENDIX A

Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary Followed By the Laboratory Data and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials

Sample Number

Description Asbestos Present

Friable Non- Asbestos Material Present

Sample Location

HM

B1A-M-01 Gray Brick Mortar NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-M-02 Gray Brick Mortar NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-M-03 Gray Brick Mortar NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior 1

B1A-M-04 Gray Brick Mortar NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-M-05 Gray Brick Mortar NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C1-01 Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C1-02 Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior 2

B1A-C1-03 Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

Description Asbestos Present

Friable Non- Asbestos Material Present

Sample Location

HM

B1A-C1-04 Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C1-05 Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior 2

B1A-C2-01 Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C2-02 Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C2-03 Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior 3

B1A-C2-04 Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C2-05 Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C3-01 Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C3-02 Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report

Exterior 4

Description Asbestos Present

Friable Non- Asbestos Material Present

Sample Location

HM

B1A-C3-03 Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C3-04 Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior 4

B1A-C3-05 Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C4-01 Gray/Black Cove

Sealant Sidewalk to Exterior Wall

NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior

B1A-C4-02 Gray/Black Cove

Sealant Sidewalk to Exterior Wall

NAD N/A See Lab Report

Building 1A, Exterior 5

B1A-C4-03 Gray/Black Cove

Sealant Sidewalk to Exterior Wall

NAD N/A See Lab Report

Exterior

NAD – No Asbestos Detected; N/A – Not Applicable

Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing

Materials

1. Gray Brick Mortar (HM #1)

2. Gray Caulk on Brick Control Joint (HM #2)

3. Brown Through Wall Flashing Sealant (HM #3)

4. Brown Caulk on Brick Control Joint (HM #4)

5. Gray/Black Cove Sealant Sidewalk to Exterior Wall (HM #5)