N1207176 CVAMC Upgrade Air Handling Units - LEAD PAINT TESTING REPORT 031021.pdf

Terracon Consul tants, Inc. 611 Lunken Park Dr ive Cincinnat i , OH 45226-1813 P (513) 321-5816 F (513) 321-0294 terracon.com

E n v i r o n m e n t a l F a c i l i t i e s G e o t e c h n i c a l M a t e r i a l s

March 10, 2020

FFE, Inc.

110 Boggs Lane, Suite 170 Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Attn: Mr. Clint Weekley President T: (513) 519-5999 E: clint.weekley@ffe-serv.com

Re: Limited Paint Sampling for Lead-Content Analysis VA Project: Upgrade Air Handling Units VA Project No.: 539-21-104 Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Terracon Project No. N1207176

Dear Mr. Weekley:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) appreciates the opportunity to submit this letter report to FFE, Inc. (Client) regarding the lead analytical results for limited paint samples collected for the above-referenced project at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC). The project involves impacts to various heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) components throughout Building 1 at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC).

On various dates throughout the month of February 2021, Terracon representatives Mr. Lem Weyer and Mr. Tyler Stenten collected limited paint samples from various prominent painted surfaces within the subject areas to be renovated. Sample collection was performed using a clean straight-edge razor to remove paint from designated surfaces. Collected paint samples were placed in sealable containers, labeled with unique sample numbers, and submitted under chain of custody to EMSL Analytical (EMSL) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Paint chip samples were submitted for analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) per EPA Method SW846/3050B/7420M. EMSL is accredited for lead in paint analysis by the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA®) Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP), accreditation number 157245.

Lead Paint Analytical Results Summary Terracon collected a total of 10 paint samples for lead-content analysis from various wall components within the renovation project areas. The HVAC components expected to be impacted by the project didn’t appear to be painted; however, Terracon sampled paints on walls in the event that the project would require disturbance to painted walls such as to create holes to run ductwork or mount equipment for new work. Of the 10 samples collected from various painted plaster and

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The paint coatings identified by laboratory analysis to contain lead were tan paints on plaster walls. Therefore, tan painted plaster walls throughout the entire building should be assumed to contain lead. Paints sample from drywalls had analytical results below the limit detection (i.e.

none detected). Additionally, Terracon recommends that all paints on plaster walls (regardless of paint color) be assumed to contain lead. For any untested paints (not listed in the sample and results table attached to this report), these should be assumed to contain lead unless later sampled and analysis indicates these paints are less than the limit of detection for lead.

Regulatory Summary Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926.62 (Lead in Construction), does not reference a specific concentration of lead in a surface coating for applicability of the aforementioned regulation. The requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 are applicable to any concentration of lead found above analytical limit of detection (LOD). When disturbed, paints containing lead in any concentration represent an airborne exposure hazard that could exceed the OSHA legally enforceable action level (AL) or permissible exposure limit (PEL). Contractors that bid or conduct work activities that will disturb surfaces with analytically-confirmed lead-containing paint should be made aware of those so that they can plan for proper compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, and applicable VA specifications. Additionally, contractors should be aware that any untested paint surfaces should be assumed to also contain lead unless sampling and analysis refute lead-content.

Closing The sampling was of a limited nature specific to project areas and prominent and readily accessible painted surfaces and may not have included every painted surface; additionally, hidden paint layers may be present at varying locations not sampled. The sampling was conducted in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in the same locale. The results, findings and recommendations expressed in this letter report are based on conditions observed during the sampling event. This letter report has been prepared on behalf of and exclusively for use and reliance by the Client and is not a bidding document. Contractors or consultants reviewing this limited sampling report must draw their own conclusions regarding whether further investigation or remediation is deemed necessary. Terracon does not warrant the work of regulatory agencies, laboratories, or other third-parties supplying information, which may have been used in the preparation of this report. No warranty, express or implied, is made.

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Terracon appreciates the opportunity to provide this service to FFE, Inc. If you have questions regarding this letter report or if we can be of further service, please contact the undersigned at (513) 321-5816.

Sincerely, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Josh Vogel Joseph Tussey, CHMM Project Manager Senior Associate/Group Manager

Attachments: 1) Sample & Results Summary Table;

2) Table Laboratory Analytical Report

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Attachment 1: Sample & Results Summary Table

Terracon Sample # Component Paint

Color (surface) Substrate Sample Location

Results (Lead in % and ppm)

L-1 Wall Tan Drywall East Wall in Basement Mailroom

<0.030% or <300 ppm

L-2 Wall Tan Drywall 1st Floor: Entrance to Stairwell 3

<0.022% or <220 ppm

L-3 Wall Tan Drywall 2nd Floor: Double Doors to Area B

<0.014% or <140 ppm

L-4 Wall Tan Plaster 3rd Floor: Hallway at Learning Center

Doorway 0.085% or 850 ppm

L-5 Wall Tan Plaster 4th Floor: Hallway at Northwest Corner of Elevator

Lobby

0.097% or 970 ppm

L-6 Wall Brown Plaster 5th Floor: Double Doors to Area B

<0.008% or <80 ppm

L-7 Wall Tan Drywall 6th Floor: Hallway at East Elevators

<0.008% or <80 ppm

L-8 Wall Tan Drywall 7th Floor: Hallway at Room A743

<0.011% or <110 ppm

L-9 Wall Tan Plaster 8th Floor: Hallway at Room A824

0.27% or 2,700 ppm

L-10 Wall Tan Drywall 9th Floor: Northeast Corner of Elevator

Lobby

<0.008% or <80ppm

< = less than limit of detection (LOD)

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Attachment 2: Laboratory Analytical Report

ConcentrationAnalyzed Weight RDL LeadClient SampleDescription Collected

Test Report: Lead in Paint Chips by Flame AAS (SW 846 3050B/7000B)*

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

6340 CastlePlace Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone/Fax: (317) 803-2997 / (317) 803-3047 http://www.EMSL.com indianapolislab@emsl.com

Attn: Lem Weyer Terracon Consultants, Inc.

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45226

Received: 3/1/2021 10:25 AM

CVAML-3 Projects-N1207214

Fax: (513) 321-0294 Phone: (513) 321-5816

Project:

Collected:

162103843 CustomerID: HCNU50 CustomerPO: N1207214 ProjectID:

EMSL Order:

Site: East Mailroom Wall in Basement <0.030 % wt3/5/2021 0.0671 g

162103843-0001 0.030L-01 % wt

Site: Entrance to Stairwell 3- 1st Floor <0.022 % wt3/5/2021 0.0924 g

162103843-0002 0.022L-02 % wt

Site: Double Doors to Area B- 2nd Floor <0.014 % wt3/5/2021 0.1412 g

162103843-0003 0.014L-03 % wt

Site: 3rd Floor Hallway at Learning Center

0.085 % wt3/5/2021 0.2053 g

162103843-0004 0.0097L-04 % wt

Site: 4th Floor-Hallway at Northwest Corner of Elevator Lobby

0.097 % wt3/5/2021 0.2575 g

162103843-0005 0.0080L-05 % wt

Site: 5th Floor-Double Doors to Area B <0.0080 % wt3/5/2021 0.2584 g

162103843-0006 0.0080L-06 % wt

Site: 6th Floor Hallway at East Elevators <0.0080 % wt3/5/2021 0.2536 g

162103843-0007 0.0080L-07 % wt

Site: 7th Floor Hallway at Room 743 <0.011 % wt3/5/2021 0.1878 g

162103843-0008 0.011L-08 % wt

Site: Room 824 Doorway

0.27 % wt3/5/2021 0.2549 g

162103843-0009 0.0080L-09 % wt

Site: 9th Floor Northeast Corner of Elevator Lobby <0.0080 % wt3/5/2021 0.2511 g

162103843-0010 0.0080L-10 % wt

Page 1 of 1Test Report PB w/RDL-2.0.0.0 Printed: 3/8/2021 8:11:56 AM

Allison Ford, Chemistry Lab Manager or other approved signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received.

Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted.

Analysis following Lead in Paint by EMSL SOP/Determination of Environmental Lead by FLAA. Reporting limit is 0.008% wt based on the minimum sample weight per our SOP. "<" (less than) result signifies the analyte was not detected at or above the reporting limit. Measurement of uncertainty is available upon request. Definitions of modifications are available upon request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Indianapolis, IN AIHA-LAP, LLC--ELLAP 157245, OH E10040

Initial report from 03/08/2021 08:11:56 http://www.EMSL.com mailto:indianapolislab@emsl.com

OrderID: 162103843

OrderID: 162103843