36C25018B0432-00002007.pdf

ADDRESS AND RESOLVE HAZMAT DEFICIENCIES PROJECT No. 538-16-103

VAMC CHILLICOTHE, OHIO ADDENDUM A

04/18/2018

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SECTION 02 82 11

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

1.1.4 TASKS

1.1.5 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

1.4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

1.5.2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.4 STATE REQUIREMENTS

1.5.5 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.6 STANDARDS

1.5.7 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

1.5.8 NOTICES

1.5.9 PERMITS/LICENSES

1.5.10 POSTING AND FILING OF REGULATIONS

1.5.11 VA RESPONSIBILITIES

1.5.12 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS

1.5.13 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION

1.6.1 PERSONNEL

1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

1.7.2 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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1.7.3 SELECTION AND USE OF RESPIRATORS

1.7.4 MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.5 MEDICAL WRITTEN OPINION

1.7.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

1.7.7 RESPIRATOR FIT CHECK

1.7.8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS

1.7.9 SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEMS

1.8 WORKER PROTECTION

1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT PERSONNEL

1.8.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

1.8.3 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE

1.8.4 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE

1.8.5 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS

1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES

1.9.1 DESCRIPTION

1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF and W/EDF

1.9.4 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (PDF)

1.9.5 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (W/EDF)

1.9.6 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING

2.2.1 GENERAL

2.2.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE VPIH/CIH CONSULTANT

2.2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY CONTRACTOR CPIH/CIH

2.3 ASBESTOS HAZARD ABATEMENT PLAN

2.4 SUBMITTALS

2.4.1 PRE-START MEETING SUBMITTALS

2.4.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT

2.4.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT

2.5 ENCAPSULANTS

2.5.1 TYPES OF ENCAPSULANTS

2.5.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.5.3 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REGULATED AREA PREPARATIONS

3.1.3.1 DESIGN AND LAYOUT

3.1.3.2 NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES (HEPA UNITS)

3.1.3.3 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL

3.1.3.4 MONITORING

3.1.3.5 AUXILIARY GENERATOR

3.1.3.6 SUPPLEMENTAL MAKE-UP AIR INLETS

3.1.3.7 TESTING THE SYSTEM

3.1.3.8 DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

3.1.3.9 USE OF THE NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM DURING ABATEMENT

OPERATIONS

3.1.3.10 DISMANTLING THE SYSTEM

3.1.4 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.1 GENERAL

3.1.4.2 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEALING THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.3 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.4 CRITICAL BARRIERS

3.1.4.5 PRIMARY BARRIERS

3.1.4.6 SECONDARY BARRIERS

3.1.4.7 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.8 FIRESTOPPING

3.1.5 SANITARY FACILITIES

3.1.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

3.1.7 PRE-CLEANING

3.1.8 PRE-ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES

3.1.8.1 PRE-ABATEMENT MEETING

3.1.8.2 PRE-ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS

3.1.8.3 PRE-ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS AND PREPARATIONS

3.2 REMOVAL OF ACM

3.2.1 WETTING ACM

3.2.2 SECONDARY BARRIER AND WALKWAYS

3.2.3 WET REMOVAL OF ACM

3.2.3.1 GLOVEBAG REMOVAL PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………..43

3.2.3.2 WRAP/CUT REMOVAL PROCEDURES..…………………………………………………………….43

3.2.4 REMOVAL OF ACM/DIRT FLOORS AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCEDURES

3.2.5 REMOVAL OF FLOORING AND MASTIC MATERIALS………………………………………………45

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3.2.6 REMOVAL OF ROOFING…………………………………………………………………………………46

3.2.7 REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR WINDOW/DOOR CAULKING…………………………………………….47

3.2.8 GLOVEBAG REMOVAL PROCEDURES………………………………………………………………..47

3.3 LOCKDOWN ENCAPSULATION

3.3.1 GENERAL

3.3.2 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

3.3.3 WORKER PROTECTION

3.3.4 ENCAPSULATION OF SCRATCH COAT PLASTER OR PIPING

3.3.5 SEALING EXPOSED EDGES

3.4 DISPOSAL OF ACM WASTE MATERIALS

3.4.1 GENERAL

3.4.2 PROCEDURES

3.5 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION

3.5.1 GENERAL

3.5.2 REGULATED AREA CLEARANCE

3.5.3 WORK DESCRIPTION

3.5.4 PRE-DECONTAMINATION CONDITIONS

3.5.5 FIRST CLEANING

3.5.6 PRE-CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND TESTING

3.5.7 LOCKDOWN ENCAPSULATION OF ABATED SURFACES

3.6 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION AND AIR CLEARANCE TESTING

3.6.1 GENERAL

3.6.2 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION

3.6.3 FINAL CLEARANCE TESTING

3.6.4 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

3.6.5 CLEARANCE SAMPLING USING PCM – LESS THAN 260LF/160SF:

3.6.8 LABORATORY TESTING OF TEM SAMPLES

3.6.9 FINAL BULK CLEARANCE PROCEDURES (SOIL) ………………….……………………………….52

3.6.10 LABORATORY TESTING OF BULK SAMPLES……………….……………………………………..52

3.7 ABATEMENT CLOSEOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

3.7.1 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK

3.7.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY CONTRACTOR

3.7.3 WORK SHIFTS

3.7.4 RE-INSULATION

ATTACHMENT #1

ATTACHMENT #2

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ATTACHEMENT #3………………………………………………………………………………………………56

ATTACHMENT #4

APPENDIX: ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT………………………………………………………………….61

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ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Drawings, general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditions and other Division 01 specifications, shall apply to the work of this section. The contract documents show the work to be done under the contract and related requirements and conditions impacting the project. Related requirements and conditions include applicable codes and regulations, notices and permits, existing site conditions and restrictions on use of the site, requirements for partial owner occupancy during the work, coordination with other work and the phasing of the work. In the event the Asbestos Abatement Contractor discovers a conflict in the contract documents and/or requirements or codes, the conflict must be brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer for resolution. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap in the requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Any actions taken by the Contractor without obtaining guidance from the Contracting Officer shall become the sole risk and responsibility of the Asbestos Abatement Contractor. All costs incurred due to such action are also the responsibility of the Asbestos Abatement Contractor.

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

A. Below is a brief description and estimate of quantities of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to be abated. These quantities (and conditions) are for informational purposes only and are based on the best information available at the time of survey completion and specification preparation. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as the actual quantities to be abated. Nothing in this section may be interpreted as limiting the extent of work otherwise required by this contract and related documents.

1. The general contractor (not the abatement contractor) shall hire an independent industrial hygienist to provide the duties of the Veteran’s Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH). The required duties of the VPIH are indicated in this specification. If the general contractor is also the abatement contractor, the VA will hire an independent industrial hygienist to provide the VPIH duties.

2. Base bid items are in included in the tables below.

3. Deduct alternates, shall include the following:

Deduct 1 – Building 2: Crawlspace abatement work (pipe insulation and dirt floor).

Deduct 2 – Building 2: Remainder of abatement work minus crawlspace work.

Deduct 3 – Building 6: Crawlspace abatement work (pipe insulation and dirt floor).

Deduct 4 – Building 6: Remainder of abatement work minus crawlspace work.

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BUILDING 2

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of all existing pipe insulation, including debris on dirt surface and a layer of dirt down to 6” below ground surface; bulk soil and air clearance required. NOTE:

Re-insulation not required.

Debris and contaminated dirt (contains mixed white/gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap debris

Dirt floor crawl space – to 6” below ground surface

Poor

Contaminated soil - 5,400 SF

(2,700 CF)

Gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap (i.e. pre-formed block, air-cell, cardboard, and cementitious fitting insulation on pipes)

Dirt floor crawl space

1,000 LF

Tar/wool wrap pipe insulation

80 LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Re-insulation not required.

Gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap (i.e. pre-formed block, air-cell, cardboard, and cementitious fitting insulation on pipes)

Basement tank room

Poor

380 LF

Cementitious pipe fitting insulation on fiberglass insulated lines

10 ct.

Hot water tank insulation (white block and gray cementitious ends)

Good 125 SF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Re-insulation not required.

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - accessible chase in wall between 103 and 104A; material is laying on top of ceiling

– northwest corner of chase

Poor

3 LF

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - inaccessible vertical wall chase north wall of 103

12 LF

Pre-formed block pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - inaccessible vertical wall chase in northwest corner of 113

16 LF

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - inaccessible vertical wall chase in southwest corner of 109

24 LF

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - accessible chase in 111-112;

material is laying on top of ceiling – north side

3 LF

Demarcate/regulate area;

excavate for access;

removal/dispose ACM; final visual inspection (air clearance not required for outdoor work)

Exterior grounds – steam service connection tunnel

Pre-formed block pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

Unknown 80 LF

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BUILDING 2 NOTE: Contractors should be aware that the plaster in Building 2 contains less than 1% asbestos as identified by PLM with point count. Although this material is not regulated by EPA NESHAP (being <1% asbestos by point count), contractors who disturbed this material must be aware of it presence so that they may take the necessary precautions to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101. Note that wall chases may need to be demolished, impacting such materials, to access the pipe insulation materials listed above.

BUILDING 3

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

4"-24" outer diameter canvas covered pre-formed block "mag" pipe insulation (including fitting insulation)

East and west crawl spaces, diesel generator room, basement above ceilings in hallway and adjacent rooms, and northeast mechanical room/electrical room

Poor 1,500

Total Linear Feet (LF)

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation (see row above) and any visible pieces of insulation debris on dirt floor surface; fully cover dirt floor with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges in preparation for concrete; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation (prior to concrete installation).

Pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Debris on dirt floor in crawlspace

Poor 7,350

Square Feet (SF)

Disconnect and Remove/dispose sink intact.

NOTE: Sink to be replaced.

Sink undercoating Basement room 12 Good 1 sink

(5 SF)

Stabilization of damaged wall and ceiling plaster (scattered areas of loose/damaged plaster for removal/disposal followed by refinishing plaster); established negative pressure (min-enclosures acceptable, if feasible); air clearance required; NOTE:

Refinishing of plaster wall/ceiling surfaces is required after damaged portions have been stabilized.

Hard plaster walls and ceilings (scattered areas)

1st floor rooms with damaged plaster: 114D, 114, 114C, 114B, 107, 107A, 106G, 106F, 106, and 106K

Poor (at locations)

795 Total

SF

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BUILDING 4

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove and dispose of insulation.

NOTE: Tank to be re-insulated after air clearance.

Thermal tank insulation South end of basement Fair 150 SF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/disposal of pipe insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Pipe insulation (including fitting insulation)

Crawl spaces, room 116, and pipes in basement stairwell corridor and tank room

Fair

Total LF

BUILDING 4

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation

(quantity included above) and visible pieces of insulation debris on dirt floor surface; fully cover dirt floor with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation

Pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Debris on dirt floor in crawlspace

Fair 6,500 SF

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Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of flooring and mastic (and associated carpet, where present); air clearance required. NOTE: Flooring is not being replaced.

9"x9" green and white checker pattern floor tile and black mastic

1st floor hallway, 101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 110, 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 115, 116, 118, 201, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 209, 214, 209A, 215, 217, 217A, 217B, 222, N. and S.

stairwells, and 2nd floor hallway (under carpet)

Good 11,000

Total SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of drywall walls; air clearance required.

NOTE: Walls is not being replaced.

Drywall system – walls (has asbestos-containing joint compound)

2nd floor north and south ends of hallway; 116;

hallway outside of 110A and 110A; hallway for 110B, C, D; 110B, C, and D; 110; far west room behind 110; and north rear entry

Good 3,500 Total

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BUILDING 5

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation.

NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Pipe insulation (including fitting insulation)

Basement stairwell corridor and tank room and crawlspaces

Fair 800 Total LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation (see row above) and visible pieces of insulation debris on dirt floor surface; fully cover dirt floor with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation

Pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Debris on dirt floor in crawlspace

Fair 7,281 SF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of insulation.

NOTE: Tank to be re-insulated after air clearance.

Thermal tank insulation Basement Fair 210 SF

BUILDING 6

Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of all existing pipe insulation (see row below), including debris on dirt surface and a layer of dirt down to 6” below ground surface; bulk soil and air clearance required.

Debris and contaminated dirt (contains mixed white/gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap debris)

Dirt floor crawl space – to 10” below ground surface

Poor Contaminated soil - 5,400 SF

(4,482 CF)

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Re-insulation not required.

Gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap (i.e. pre-formed block, air-cell, cardboard, and cementitious fitting insulation on pipes)

Dirt floor crawl space Poor 1,000 LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Re-insulation not required.

Gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap (i.e. pre-formed block, air-cell, cardboard, and cementitious fitting insulation on pipes)

Basement tank room

Poor 380 LF

Hot water tank insulation (white block and gray cementitious ends)

Good 125 SF

Demarcate/regulate area;

excavate for access;

removal/dispose ACM; final visual inspection (air clearance not required for outdoor work)

Pre-formed block pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

Exterior grounds – steam service connection tunnel

Unknown 80 LF

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Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - accessible chase in wall between 104B and 105; material is located along east wall toward top of wall

Poor 4 LF

BUILDING 6

Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - inaccessible vertical wall chase between 102 and 103, and horizontal line along ceiling

Poor 20 LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - two inaccessible wall chases in east wall of

Poor 72 LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required

Air-cell pipe insulation and cementitious fittings

1st floor - above ceilings in 108 and 108A (includes debris laying on ceiling)

Poor 72 LF

BUILDING 6 NOTE: Contractors should be aware that the plaster and the drywall system (by composite analysis) in Building 6 contain less than 1% asbestos as identified by PLM with point count analyses.

Although these materials are not regulated by EPA NESHAP (being <1% asbestos by point count), contractors who disturbed these materials must be aware of their presence so that they may take the necessary precautions to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101. The joint compound layer does contain >1% asbestos which is regulated under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101. Note that wall chases may need to be demolished, impacting such materials, to access the pipe insulation materials listed above.

BUILDING 7

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated

Pipe insulation South storage room Good 295 LF of 3" 175 LF of 4"

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Pipe to be re-insulated

Hard fitting (on fiberglass insulated line)

Northeast corner mechanical room which is located in the remodeled breakroom

Good 1 Fitting

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required;

concrete flooring to be re-finished after abatement to a smooth surface

12"x12" Tan and white floor tile and black mastic

Basement- Hallways 5, 6, 9, 9A, 16, 5B, 6A, 8, 8A, and area outside Rm 10

Good 3,310 Total

SF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required.

Brown cork with black mastic cooler insulation

Basement- Rooms 17, 18, and 20

Good 965 SF

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BUILDING 8

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM; air clearance required. NOTE: Re-insulation required.

Pipe Insulation and hard fitting insulation (3"-10" outer diameter)

Throughout basement Good

850 LF

(including fittings)

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of ceramic tile and mastic; air clearance required. NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

Yellow mastic under square & rectangular multicolored ceramic floor tile

Shower in basement Good 75 SF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of ACM (if feasible, whole pipe can be removed versus remove material from pipe, and if so, pipe must be replaced and re-insulated); air clearance required.

Black pipe insulation Basement, in locker room, Northeast corner on drain pipe

Good 50 LF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of carpet, floor tile, and mastic; air clearance required. NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

Floor tile and mastic (under carpet)

Rooms 114, 113, 113A Good 490 Total SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of carpet and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

Yellow and black carpet mastic

Rooms 102, 103, 103A, 104, 112, 112A

Good 1,800 Total

SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

12"x12" tan and white floor tile and mastic

Room 209 Good

250 SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

12"x12" light gray floor tile w/ dark gray smudges and mastic

Rooms 2 and 2A Good 1,000 Total

SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

12"x12" light green floor tile w/ olive green and white smudges and mastic

Rooms 3C, 6, 6A, 206 Good 800 Total SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

12"x12" olive green and white checkered floor tile and mastic

Rooms 1, 216A, 217A, 218A

Good 400 Total SF

Establish negative pressure:

Removal (and disposal) of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

12"x12" off-white floor tile w/ gray streaks and mastic

Rooms 3, 3A, 1st floor stairwells, 101, 106, 107, 109, 115, 116, 117, 118, 1st floor hallway, most of 2nd floor except for 212 and 206

Good 9,300 Total

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BUILDING 8

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Stabilization repair of damaged wall and ceiling plaster (scattered areas of loose/damaged plaster for removal/disposal followed by refinishing or plaster); established negative pressure (min-enclosures acceptable, if feasible); air clearance required; NOTE: Refinishing of plaster wall/ceiling surfaces is required after damaged portions have been stabilized.

Hard plaster walls and ceilings (scattered areas)

Damaged plaster rooms:

219, 217, 213, 212, 202, 201, hallway outside 222, hallway outside 203, hallway outside 211, stairwell @ 203, 114, 112, 109, 107, 104, basement -stairs adjacent to Volunteers of America -storage

Poor (at locations)

1,215 Total

BUILDING 9

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

removal (and disposal) of insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Pipe Insulation In crawlspace and in basement throughout above drop ceiling tiles

Good 257 Total

LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation (see row above) and any visible pieces of insulation debris on dirt floor surface; fully cover dirt floor with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges in preparation for concrete; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation (prior to concrete installation).

Pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Debris on dirt floor in crawlspace

Poor 4,080 SF

BUILDING 25

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

removal (and disposal) of insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Pipe Insulation In crawlspace Good

70 LF & 30

fittings

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BUILDING 25

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

excavate and dispose of asbestos-contaminated soil from a specific area (6’10” by 13’1”; see drawing for area location). The excavation for this area at this location must create a 36” clearance to the overhead concrete slab. See below – area shall also be covered after excavation with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges in preparation for concrete; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal, soil removal, ad floor poly installation (prior to concrete installation).

Debris and contaminated dirt (contains mixed white/gray thermal pipe insulation and fittings with cloth wrap debris)

Crawlspace – a surface area which is approximately 510” by 13’1” (see drawing for area location). The excavation for this area at this location must create a 36” clearance to the overhead concrete slab. Depth of the excavation to achieve this clearance varies from approximately 1” to 7” below ground surface.

Poor Contaminated soil - 80 SF

(40 CF)

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of pipe insulation, an area of soil (see rows above), and any visible pieces of insulation debris on floor surface; fully cover dirt floor with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges in preparation for concrete; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation (prior to concrete installation).

Pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Debris on dirt floor in crawlspace

Poor 5,200 SF

BUILDING 26

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of insulation on pipe sections which have the white mastic. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

White pipe endcap (mastic) on fiberglass insulated pipes

On fiberglass insulated pipe ends throughout building

Fair 100 LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of duct mastic.

NOTE: Re-insulate and/or replace duct.

Tan duct mastic on 36"x26" hard ducts

Attic - on 36"x26" hard ducts (under foil wrap)

Good 50 SF (of material, not ducts)

BUILDING 30

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Hard fittings on fiberglass insulated pipes

Rm. 6 mechanical room Good 6 fittings

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BUILDING 30

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of contaminated fiberglass insulation (pipes to be re-insulated after clearance), and remove any visible pieces of old pipe insulation debris on floor; fully cover dirt floor with two (2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges in preparation for concrete; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation (prior to re-insulation and concrete installation).

Contaminated fiberglass pipe insulation and asbestos-containing pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Crawlspace in rooms 1, 6, and 13 (labeled "asbestos") (note:

existing pipe insulation is fiberglass in crawl spaces, and must be considered contaminated; floor debris is old asbestos-containing pipe insulation debris)

Poor

4,300 SF (of contaminated crawl space);

600 LF (of contaminated fiberglass pipe insulation)

Establish negative pressure:

Remove/dispose of floor tile and mastic; air clearance required.

NOTE: Flooring not to be replaced.

Black mastic under non- ACM 12"x12" white w/ multicolor fleck Floor Tile

Throughout room 4 wing (4A through 4H and hall)

Good 1,750 SF

Establish negative pressure;

removal (and disposal) of mastic.

Black mastic on structural concrete

In crawlspace by the elevator, on south wall

Good 120 SF

BUILDING 35

General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Hard Fitting (on fiberglass insulated lines)

Mechanical room in stairwell adjacent to breakroom BA103

Fair 1 8" hard fitting

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

White block pipe insulation

Mechanical room in stairwell adjacent to breakroom BA103, pipe goes in to South wall (may be additional quantities hidden in wall)

Fair 75 Total LF

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of insulation on pipes. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

White block pipe insulation

Crawlspace in boiler/mechanical room in stairwell across from

BA103

Poor 100 LF of 4" 40 LF of 8"

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BUILDING 35

Abatement Work Summary – General Note

Asbestos-Containing Material Description

Material Location(s) Condition* Estimated Quantity

Establish negative pressure; as well as ACM pipe insulation (see other rows), remove/dispose of contaminated fiberglass insulation (pipes to be re-insulated after clearance), and remove any visible pieces of old pipe insulation debris on floor; fully cover dirt floor with two

(2) layers of 6-mil poly and secure seams/edges in preparation for concrete; air clearance required after pipe insulation removal/floor poly installation (prior to re-insulation and concrete installation).

Contaminated fiberglass pipe insulation and asbestos-containing pipe insulation debris on dirt floor

Crawlspace in boiler/mechanical room in stairwell across from

BA103

Poor

14,000 SF of contaminated crawl space);

3,740 LF (of contaminated fiberglass pipe insulation)

Establish negative pressure;

remove/dispose of all debris on concrete floor; remove contaminated fiberglass insulation. NOTE: Pipes to be re-insulated after air clearance is achieved.

Pipe insulation debris on concrete floor

Crawlspace in south stairwell, across from

BB110

Poor 50 LF of Pipe

Debris in a 225 SF area

*Note: Conditions listed for Buildings 2 and 6 are reflective of conditions that existed in November 2011, and may not represent current conditions. Conditions listed for with respect to the remaining buildings are reflective of conditions that existing in November-December 2016, and may not represent current conditions.

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Section 07 84 00, Firestopping B. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING C. Section 23 21 13, HYDRONIC PIPING D. Section 23 22 13, STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

1.1.4 TASKS

The work tasks are summarized briefly as follows:

A. Pre-abatement activities including pre-abatement meeting(s), inspection(s), notifications, permits, submittal approvals, regulated area preparations, emergency procedures arrangements, and standard operating procedures for asbestos abatement work.

B. Abatement activities including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, clean-up and disposal of ACM waste, recordkeeping, security, monitoring, and inspections.

C. Cleaning and decontamination activities including final visual inspection, air monitoring and certification of decontamination.

1.1.5 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor and Contractor's personnel shall cooperate fully with the VA representative/consultant to facilitate efficient use of buildings and areas within buildings. The Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the VA specifications, drawings, phasing plan and in compliance with any/all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and requirements.

B. The Contractor shall use the existing facilities in the building strictly within the limits indicated in contract documents as well as the approved VA Design and Construction Procedures. VA Design and Construction Procedures drawings of partially occupied buildings will show the limits of regulated areas; the placement of decontamination facilities; the temporary location of bagged

02 82 11 - 16 waste ACM; the path of transport to outside the building; and the temporary waste storage area for each building/regulated area. Any variation from the arrangements shown on drawings shall be secured in writing from the VA representative through the pre-abatement plan of action.

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

The quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent of work included in this section are estimated which are limited by the physical constraints imposed by occupancy of the buildings and accessibility to ACM. Accordingly, minor variations (+/- 15%) in quantities of ACM within the regulated area are considered as having no impact on contract price and time requirements of this contract. Where additional work is required beyond the above variation, the contractor shall provide unit prices for newly discovered ACM and those prices shall be used for additional work required under the contractor.

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

If the Contracting Officer; their field representative; (the facility Safety Officer/Manager or their designee, or the VA Professional Industrial Hygienist/Certified Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH) presents a verbal Stop Asbestos Removal Order, the Contractor/Personnel shall immediately stop all asbestos removal and maintain HEPA filtered negative pressure air flow in the containment and adequately wet any exposed ACM. If a verbal Stop Asbestos Removal Order is issued, the VA shall follow-up with a written order to the Contractor as soon as it is practicable. The Contractor shall not resume any asbestos removal activity until authorized to do so in writing by the VA Contracting Officer. A stop asbestos removal order may be issued at any time the VA Contracting Officer determines abatement conditions/activities are not within VA specification, regulatory requirements or that an imminent hazard exists to human health or the environment. Work stoppage will continue until conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the VA. Standby time and costs for corrective actions will be borne by the Contractor, including the VPIH/CIH time.

The occurrence of any of the following events shall be reported immediately by the Contractor’s competent person to the VA Contracting Office or field representative using the most expeditious means (e.g., verbal or telephonic), followed up with written notification to the Contracting Officer as soon as practical. The Contractor shall immediately stop asbestos removal/disturbance activities and initiate fiber reduction activities:

A. Airborne PCM analysis results equal to or greater than 0.01 f/cc outside a regulated area or >0.05 f/cc inside a regulated area;

B. breach or break in regulated area containment barrier(s);

C. less than –0.02” WCG pressure in the regulated area;

D. serious injury/death at the site;

E. fire/safety emergency at the site;

F. respiratory protection system failure;

G. power failure or loss of wetting agent; or H. any visible emissions observed outside the regulated area.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

Definitions and explanations here are neither complete nor exclusive of all terms used in the contract documents, but are general for the work to the extent they are not stated more explicitly in another element of the contract documents. Drawings must be recognized as diagrammatic in nature and not completely descriptive of the requirements indicated therein.

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

Abatement - Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos-containing materials. Includes removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition, and renovation activities related to asbestos containing materials (ACM).

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Aerosol - Solid or liquid particulate suspended in air.

Adequately wet - Sufficiently mixed or penetrated with liquid to prevent the release of particulates.

If visible emissions are observed coming from the ACM, then that material has not been adequately wetted.

Aggressive method - Removal or disturbance of building material by sanding, abrading, grinding, or other method that breaks, crumbles, or disintegrates intact ACM.

Aggressive sampling - EPA AHERA defined clearance sampling method using air moving equipment such as fans and leaf blowers to aggressively disturb and maintain in the air residual fibers after abatement.

AHERA - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. Asbestos regulations for schools issued in 1987.

Aircell - Pipe or duct insulation made of corrugated cardboard which contains asbestos.

Air monitoring - The process of measuring the fiber content of a known volume of air collected over a specified period of time. The NIOSH 7400 Method, Issue 2 is used to determine the fiber levels in air. For personal samples and clearance air testing using Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) analysis. NIOSH Method 7402 can be used when it is necessary to confirm fibers counted by PCM as being asbestos. The AHERA TEM analysis may be used for background, area samples and clearance samples when required by this specification, or at the discretion of the VPIH/CIH as appropriate.

Air sample filter - The filter used to collect fibers which are then counted. The filter is made of mixed cellulose ester membrane for PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy) and polycarbonate for TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy)

Amended water - Water to which a surfactant (wetting agent) has been added to increase the penetrating ability of the liquid.

Asbestos - Includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated or altered.

Asbestos also includes PACM, as defined below.

Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan (AHAP) - Asbestos work procedures required to be submitted by the contractor before work begins.

Asbestos-containing material (ACM) - Any material containing more than one percent of asbestos.

Asbestos-contaminated elements (ACE) - Building elements such as ceilings, walls, lights, or ductwork that are contaminated with asbestos.

Asbestos-contaminated soil (ACS) – Soil found in the work area or in adjacent areas such as crawlspaces or pipe tunnels which is contaminated with asbestos-containing material debris and cannot be easily separated from the material.

Asbestos-containing waste (ACW) material - Asbestos-containing material or asbestos contaminated objects requiring disposal.

Asbestos Project Monitor – Some states require that any person conducting asbestos abatement clearance inspections and clearance air sampling be licensed as an asbestos project monitor.

Asbestos waste decontamination facility - A system consisting of drum/bag washing facilities and a temporary storage area for cleaned containers of asbestos waste. Used as the exit for waste and equipment leaving the regulated area. In an emergency, it may be used to evacuate personnel.

Authorized person - Any person authorized by the VA, the Contractor, or government agency and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas.

Authorized visitor - Any person approved by the VA; the contractor; or any government agency representative having jurisdiction over the regulated area (e.g., OSHA, Federal and State EPA.

Barrier - Any surface the isolates the regulated area and inhibits fiber migration from the regulated area.

Containment Barrier - An airtight barrier consisting of walls, floors, and/or ceilings of sealed plastic sheeting which surrounds and seals the outer perimeter of the regulated area.

Critical Barrier - The barrier responsible for isolating the regulated area from adjacent spaces, typically constructed of plastic sheeting secured in place at openings such as doors, windows, or any other opening into the regulated area.

Primary Barrier – Plastic barriers placed over critical barriers and exposed directly to abatement work.

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Secondary Barrier - Any additional plastic barriers used to isolate and provide protection from debris during abatement work.

Breathing zone - The hemisphere forward of the shoulders with a radius of about 150 - 225 mm (6 - 9 inches) from the worker's nose.

Bridging encapsulant - An encapsulant that forms a layer on the surface of the ACM.

Building/facility owner - The legal entity, including a lessee, which exercises control over management and recordkeeping functions relating to a building and/or facility in which asbestos activities take place.

Bulk testing - The collection and analysis of suspect asbestos containing materials.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - A person certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

Class I asbestos work - Activities involving the removal of Thermal System Insulation (TSI) and surfacing ACM and Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM).

Class II asbestos work - Activities involving the removal of ACM which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastic.

Clean room/Changing room - An uncontaminated room having facilities for the storage of employee's street clothing and uncontaminated materials and equipment.

Clearance sample - The final air sample taken after all asbestos work has been done and visually inspected. Performed by the VA's professional industrial hygiene consultant/Certified Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH).

Closely resemble - The major workplace conditions which have contributed to the levels of historic asbestos exposure, are no more protective than conditions of the current workplace.

Competent person - In addition to the definition in 29 CFR 1926.32(f), one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f); in addition, for Class I and II work who is specially trained in a training course which meets the criteria of EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for supervisor.

Contractor's Professional Industrial Hygienist (CPIH/CIH) - The asbestos abatement contractor's industrial hygienist. The industrial hygienist must meet the qualification requirements of a PIH and may be a certified industrial hygienist (CIH).

Count - Refers to the fiber count or the average number of fibers greater than five microns in length with a length-to-width (aspect) ratio of at least 3 to 1, per cubic centimeter of air.

Crawlspace – An area which can be found either in or adjacent to the work area. This area has limited access and egress and may contain asbestos materials and/or asbestos contaminated soil.

Decontamination area/unit - An enclosed area adjacent to and connected to the regulated area and consisting of an equipment room, shower room, and clean room, which is used for the decontamination of workers, materials, and equipment that are contaminated with asbestos.

Demolition - The wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member and any related razing, removing, or stripping of asbestos products.

VA Total – means a building or substantial part of the building is completely removed, torn or knocked down, bulldozed, flattened, or razed, including removal of building debris.

Disposal bag - Typically 6 mil thick sift-proof, dustproof, leak-tight container used to package and transport asbestos waste from regulated areas to the approved landfill. Each bag/container must be labeled/marked in accordance with EPA, OSHA and DOT requirements.

Disturbance - Activities that disrupt the matrix of ACM or PACM, crumble or pulverize ACM or PACM, or generate visible debris from ACM or PACM. Disturbance includes cutting away small amounts of ACM or PACM, no greater than the amount that can be contained in one standard sized glove bag or waste bag in order to access a building component. In no event shall the amount of ACM or PACM so disturbed exceed that which can be contained in one glove bag or disposal bag which shall not exceed 60 inches in length or width.

Drum - A rigid, impermeable container made of cardboard fiber, plastic, or metal which can be sealed in order to be sift-proof, dustproof, and leak-tight.

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Employee exposure - The exposure to airborne asbestos that would occur if the employee were not wearing respiratory protection equipment.

Encapsulant - A material that surrounds or embeds asbestos fibers in an adhesive matrix and prevents the release of fibers.

Encapsulation - Treating ACM with an encapsulant.

Enclosure - The construction of an air tight, impermeable, permanent barrier around ACM to control the release of asbestos fibers from the material and also eliminate access to the material.

Equipment room - A contaminated room located within the decontamination area that is supplied with impermeable bags or containers for the disposal of contaminated protective clothing and equipment.

Fiber - A particulate form of asbestos, 5 microns or longer, with a length to width (aspect) ratio of at least 3 to 1.

Fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) - Abbreviation for fibers per cubic centimeter, used to describe the level of asbestos fibers in air.

Filter - Media used in respirators, vacuums, or other machines to remove particulate from air.

Firestopping - Material used to close the open parts of a structure in order to prevent a fire from spreading.

Friable asbestos containing material - Any material containing more than one (1) percent or asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix A, Subpart F, 40 CFR 763, section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy, that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Glovebag - Not more than a 60 x 60 inch impervious plastic bag-like enclosure affixed around an asbestos-containing material, with glove-like appendages through which materials and tools may be handled.

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter – An ASHRAE MERV 17 filter capable of trapping and retaining at least 99.97 percent of all mono-dispersed particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter.

HEPA vacuum - Vacuum collection equipment equipped with a HEPA filter system capable of collecting and retaining asbestos fibers.

Homogeneous area - An area of surfacing, thermal system insulation or miscellaneous ACM that is uniform in color, texture and date of application.

HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Industrial hygienist (IH) - A professional qualified by education, training, and experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and develop controls for occupational health hazards. Meets definition requirements of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

Industrial hygienist technician (IH Technician) - A person working under the direction of an IH or CIH who has special training, experience, certifications and licenses required for the industrial hygiene work assigned. Some states require that an industrial hygienist technician conducting asbestos abatement clearance inspection and clearance air sampling be licensed as an asbestos project monitor.

Intact - The ACM has not crumbled, been pulverized, or otherwise deteriorated so that the asbestos is no longer likely to be bound with its matrix.

Lockdown - Applying encapsulant, after a final visual inspection, on all abated surfaces at the conclusion of ACM removal prior to removal of critical barriers.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - EPA's rule to control emissions of asbestos to the environment (40 CFR part 61, Subpart M).

Negative initial exposure assessment - A demonstration by the employer which complies with the criteria in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (f)(2)(iii), that employee exposure during an operation is expected to be consistently below the PEL.

Negative pressure - Air pressure which is lower than the surrounding area, created by exhausting air from a sealed regulated area through HEPA equipped filtration units. OSHA requires maintaining -0.02" water column gauge inside the negative pressure enclosure.

Negative pressure respirator - A respirator in which the air pressure inside the facepiece is negative during inhalation relative to the air pressure outside the respirator facepiece.

Non-friable ACM - Material that contains more than 1 percent asbestos but cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

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Organic vapor cartridge - The type of cartridge used on air purifying respirators to remove organic vapor hazardous air contaminants.

Outside air - The air outside buildings and structures, including, but not limited to, the air under a bridge or in an open ferry dock.

Owner/operator - Any person who owns, leases, operates, controls, or supervises the facility being demolished or renovated or any person who owns, leases, operates, controls, or supervises the demolition or renovation operation, or both.

Penetrating encapsulant - Encapsulant that is absorbed into the ACM matrix without leaving a surface layer.

Personal sampling/monitoring - Representative air samples obtained in the breathing zone for one or workers within the regulated area using a filter cassette and a calibrated air sampling pump to determine asbestos exposure.

Permissible exposure limit (PEL) - The level of exposure OSHA allows for an 8 hour time weighted average. For asbestos fibers, the eight (8) hour time weighted average PEL is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (0.1 f/cc) of air and the 30-minute Excursion Limit is 1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (1 f/cc).

Personal protective equipment (PPE) – equipment designed to protect user from injury and/or specific job hazard. Such equipment may include protective clothing, hard hats, safety glasses, and respirators.

Pipe tunnel – An area, typically located adjacent to mechanical spaces or boiler rooms in which the pipes servicing the heating system in the building are routed to allow the pipes to access heating elements. These areas may contain asbestos pipe insulation, asbestos fittings, or asbestos-contaminated soil.

Polarized light microscopy (PLM) - Light microscopy using dispersion staining techniques and refractive indices to identify and quantify the type(s) of asbestos present in a bulk sample.

Polyethylene sheeting - Strong plastic barrier…