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Cincinnati VA Medical Center Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping 100% Design Narrative

Project# 539 21 102 1 , 202

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-2637

Above Group, Inc.

305 East Dr. Suite H Melbourne, FL 32904

321.345.9026 www.abovegroupinc.com

Appendix

CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER

PROJECT NUMBER 539-21-102

DESIGN NARRATIVE

Asbestos Survey

VA Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping VA Project Number: 539-21-102

Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

September 15, 2021 Terracon Project No. N1217009

Prepared for:

Above Group, Inc.

Melbourne, Florida 32904

Prepared by:

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

Terracon Consultants, Inc., 611 Lunken Park Dr ive, Cincinnat i , OH 45226 P (513) 321-5816 terracon.com

September 15, 2021

Above Group, Inc.

305 East Drive, Suite H Melbourne, Florida 32904

Attn: Mr. Kyle Davis, PE, HRDP, PMP Operations Manager Office: 321.345.9026 Cell: 407.353.1159 E: kdavis@abovegroupinc.com

Re: Asbestos Survey Report VA Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping VA Project No.: 539-21-102 Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 Terracon Project No. N1217009

Dear Mr. Davis:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to submit the attached report for the above-referenced renovation project to Above Group, Inc. (Client). The purpose of this report is to present the results of an asbestos survey, which was performed at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) on various days during the month of August of 2021, and in general accordance with our proposal number PN1207213, dated January 14, 2020. We understand that this survey was requested for the purpose of a planned renovation project pertaining to replacing domestic water and chilled drinking water piping components at various locations throughout the CVAMC.

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) were identified as a result of this project-specific survey at the CVAMC. Please refer to the attached report for further detail.

Terracon appreciates the opportunity to provide this service to Above Group, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the undersigned at 513-321-5816.

Sincerely, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Josh Vogel Joseph A. Tussey, CHMM Project Manager Sr. Associate / Group Manager

OH AHES #35291 OH AHES #32388

Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping CVAMC September 15, 2021 Terracon Project No. N1217009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Objective

1.2 Reliance

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES

3.1 Visual Assessment

3.2 Physical Assessment

3.3 Sample Collection

3.4 Sample Analysis

4.0 REGULATORY OVERVIEW

5.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.0 LIMITATIONS/GENERAL COMMENTS

APPENDIX A IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS BY HOMOGENEOUS AREA (HA)

APPENDIX B ASBESTOS SURVEY SAMPLE & RESULTS SUMMARY

APPENDIX C ASBESTOS ANALYTICAL LABORATORY REPORT

APPENDIX D LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

APPENDIX E SAMPLE & ACM LOCATION DRAWINGS

APPENDIX F PHOTO LOG

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ASBESTOS SURVEY

VA Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping

VA Project No.: 539-21-102 Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC)

3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 Terracon Project No. N1217009

September 15, 2021

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) conducted an asbestos survey specifically limited to within the boundaries and intent of the planned renovation project entitled “Replacing Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping” at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC). The survey was performed on various days during the month of August of 2021 by United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)-accredited asbestos inspectors who were also certified by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) as Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialists (AHES).

Based on Client-provided renovation drawings, accessible building components and areas intended to be impacted by the renovation project were surveyed. Homogeneous areas of suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACM) were visually identified and documented. Although reasonable effort was made to survey accessible suspect materials, additional suspect but un-sampled materials could be located in walls, in voids, or in other concealed areas. Suspect ACM samples were collected in general accordance with the sampling protocols outlined in USEPA 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 763, Subpart E, known as the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Samples were delivered to an accredited laboratory for analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).

1.1 Project Objective

Terracon understood the renovation project pertains to replacing domestic water and chilled drinking water piping components at various locations throughout the CVAMC. Please note that asbestos surveys are required prior to renovation and demolition projects to satisfy requirements of the USEPA 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulation (as well as the state NESHAP equivalent).

1.2 Reliance

This report is for the exclusive use of Above Group, Inc (Client) for the project being discussed.

Reliance by any other party on this report is prohibited without written authorization of Terracon and the Client. Reliance on this report by the Client and all authorized parties will be subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations stated in the proposal and the agreement between Terracon and the Client.

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Terracon understood the renovation project pertains to various components associated with the domestic and chilled drinking water lines at various locations throughout the CVAMC. Client-provided renovation drawings were used as a “road-map” for this project-specific survey. The areas and piping components surveyed are included in Appendix E as shown from “snapshots” of Client-provided project plans.

3.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES

The survey was conducted by Mr. Lemuel Weyer and Mr. Tyler Stenten, USEPA-accredited asbestos inspectors and OEPA-certified AHES. Copies of their Ohio AHES credentials are attached as Appendix D. The survey was conducted in general accordance with the sample collection protocols established in USEPA 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Section 763.86, AHERA.

A summary of survey activities is provided below.

3.1 Visual Assessment

Based on a review of Client-provided drawings, survey activities were initiated with visual observation of project-specific accessible areas and accessible building components to be impacted by the renovation project to identify homogeneous areas of suspect ACM. A homogeneous area (HA) consists of building materials that appear similar throughout in terms of color and texture with consideration given to the date of application.

3.2 Physical Assessment

A physical assessment of each HA of suspect ACM was conducted to assess the friability and condition of the materials. A friable material is defined by the USEPA as a material which can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Friability was assessed by physically touching suspect materials.

3.3 Sample Collection

Based on results of the visual observation, bulk samples of suspect ACM were collected in general accordance with USEPA AHERA sampling protocols. Samples of suspect materials were collected from randomly selected locations in each homogeneous area. Bulk samples were collected using wet methods as applicable to reduce the potential for fiber release. Samples were placed in sealable containers and labeled with unique sample numbers using an indelible marker.

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The selection of sample locations and frequency of sampling were based on Terracon’s observations and the assumption that like materials in the same area are homogeneous in content.

With respect to this project-specific survey, Terracon collected a total of 69 bulk samples from 17 homogeneous areas of suspect ACM. A summary of suspect ACM samples collected during the survey is included as Appendix B. Sample locations are also shown on drawings included in Appendix E.

3.4 Sample Analysis

Bulk samples were submitted under chain of custody to Eurofins CEI, Inc. of Cary, North Carolina for analysis PLM with dispersion staining techniques per USEPA methodology 600/R-93/116. The percentage of asbestos, where applicable, was determined by microscopic visual estimation.

When applicable for friable material samples determined by PLM to have a low asbestos content (<10%), the additional point count (PC) method was utilized. Eurofins CEI, Inc. is accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), accreditation number 101768-0.

The laboratory analytical report is included in Appendix C.

4.0 REGULATORY OVERVIEW

The asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) regulates asbestos fiber emissions and asbestos waste disposal practices. The asbestos NESHAP regulation also requires the identification and classification of existing ACM according to friability prior to demolition or renovation activity. Friable ACM is a material containing more than 1% asbestos that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. All friable ACM is considered regulated asbestos containing material (RACM).

The asbestos NESHAP regulation classifies material subject to demolition or renovation as either RACM, Category I non-friable ACM, or Category II non-friable ACM. RACM includes all friable ACM (pre-disturbance), along with Category I non-friable ACM that becomes friable (during disturbance), and Category I non-friable ACM subject to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading, or Category II non-friable ACM with a high probability of becoming crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by forces expected to act on the material during disturbance. Category I non-friable ACM are exclusively asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products that contain more than 1% asbestos. Category II non-friable ACM are all other non-friable materials (other than Category I non-friable ACM) that contain more than 1% asbestos. Category II non-friable ACM generally includes (but is not limited to) cementitious material such as: cement pipes, cement siding (Transite™), cement panels, glazing, mortar, and grouts.

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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) adopted Chapter 3745-20 of the Ohio Administrative Code and implements the Asbestos NESHAP. The owner or operator must provide the OEPA district office or local air agency with written notification at least 10 business days prior to the commencement demolition projects and prior to removal of friable ACMs in quantities greater than 50 linear or 50 square feet. The OEPA also regulates friable asbestos abatement activities, asbestos personnel training, and issuance of asbestos professional certifications under OAC 3745-22. OEPA audits asbestos abatement projects and responds to public health emergencies where friable ACMs has been released. Please note that per OEPA regulations, non-friable floor tile if broken into pieces four (4) square inches or smaller are considered friable, and thus as a RACM.

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USOSHA) asbestos standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.1101) regulates workplace exposure to asbestos. The USOSHA standard requires that employee exposure to airborne asbestos must not exceed 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air (0.1 f/cc) as an eight-hour time weighted average (TWA) and not exceed

1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter of air (1.0 f/cc) over a 30-minute time period known as an excursion limit (EL). The TWA and EL are known as USOSHA’s asbestos permissible exposure limits (PELs). The USOSHA standard classifies construction and maintenance activities which could disturb ACM and specifies work practices and precautions which employers must follow when engaging in each class of regulated work.

5.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Specific to the subject renovation project areas and components to be impacted as based on Client-provided renovation drawings, asbestos was identified by laboratory analysis in samples collected from the following materials:

ACM Description Material Locations % & Type Asbestos

Condition / Friability

Estimated Quantity*

Bottom Tar Layer within Layered Cardboard Pipe

Insulation

Project Locations: B011, Wall Chase in Room B016, B019, Wall Chase in Room A125, Room A107, A113, A144, A209, Wall Chase in Room A218, A215b, B228, B225 (assumed above plaster ceiling), B230, B223, A232a, A242, B438, A439, A463-A474, B603, A702, A726, A735, Hallway at Rooms B708 and B709, B726, and 9th Floor Main Hallway

5% Chrysotile

Good / Friable

~750 Total Linear Feet

(LF)

Gray Mudded Fitting Insulation (Associated with the Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation Listed

Above)

Project Locations: Associated with Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation in Rooms B011, Wall Chase in Room B016, B019, A112, A107, A113, A144, A209, A215, B225

(assumed above plaster ceiling), B228, B230, B223, B437C, A463-A474, B603, A702, A726, A735, B726, and 9th Floor

Hallway

65% Chrysotile

Good / Friable

~190 Total LF or ~190 Total

Fittings

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ACM Description Material Locations % & Type Asbestos

Condition / Friability

Estimated Quantity*

White Mudded Fitting Insulation (Associated with Fiberglass Pipe

Insulation)

Project Locations: Hallway at Room B307a, B403a, and Hallway at Room B715a

35% Chrysotile and 1% Amosite

Good /Friable

~ 4 Total LF or ~14 Total

Fittings

*Estimated quantities listed above are based on a cursory field evaluation, and actual quantities may vary significantly, especially if ACMs are present outside of the renovation areas, and in hidden and/or inaccessible areas not evaluated as part of this survey. This is not a bidding document and contractors would be responsible for drawing their own conclusions on quantities present.

A sample and results summary table are included in Appendix B, the laboratory analytical report is included in Appendix C, snapshot renovation project drawings indicating sample and ACM locations are included in Appendix E, and example photos of the identified materials are included in Appendix F.

If the identified ACMs will be impacted by the renovation project, such materials will first need to be properly removed, handled, and disposed by a state-licensed abatement contractor in accordance with applicable federal and state EPA asbestos regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asbestos regulations, and per VA abatement project specifications.

It should be noted that inaccessible/concealed suspect materials, other than those identified during this survey, may exist (e.g., concealed in inaccessible wall cavities, above inaccessible hard ceilings). This survey did not include disassembling equipment or electrical wiring/electrical components as the building was fully active/operational and inspecting/sampling such equipment/materials would representative a safety hazard to the inspector. Should additional suspect materials be uncovered prior to or during renovation activities, those materials must be assumed asbestos-containing until sampled by a state-licensed asbestos inspector and analysis refutes the positive assumption.

6.0 LIMITATIONS/GENERAL COMMENTS

The survey was project-specific and limited to the domestic and chilled water piping/building components indicated on Client-provided drawings to be impacted and within the boundaries of the areas to be renovated. This survey is not meant to be a comprehensive survey of the entire facilities. In addition, Terracon did not perform sampling which required demolition or destructive activities such as knocking large holes in walls, dismantling of equipment or removal of protective coverings. Reasonable efforts to access suspect materials within known areas of restricted access (e.g., crawl spaces) were made; however, confined spaces or areas/equipment which may pose a health or safety risk to Terracon personnel were not sampled (inspecting/opening energizing equipment, inspecting/sampling electrical wiring and similar components). Sampling did not include suspect materials which could not be safely reached with available ladders/man-lifts.

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This asbestos survey 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, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this report are based on conditions observed during our survey of the building. The information contained in this report is relevant to the date on which this survey was performed and should not be relied upon to represent conditions at a later date. This report has been prepared on behalf of and exclusively for use by Above Group, Inc. for specific application to their project as discussed.

This report is not a bidding document. Contractors or consultants reviewing this report must draw their own conclusions regarding quantities, further investigation or remediation 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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APPENDIX A

VA Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping

VA Project No.: 539-21-102 Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS BY HOMOGENEOUS AREA (HA)

HA

No’s.

ACM Description Material Locations

% & Type Asbestos

EPA NESHAP

Classification

Condition / Friability

Estimated Quantity*

Bottom Tar Layer within Layered Cardboard Pipe

Insulation

Project Locations: B011, Wall Chase in Room B016, B019, Wall Chase in Room A125, Room A107, A113, A144, A209, Wall Chase in Room A218, A215b, B228, B225 (assumed-above plaster ceiling), B230, B223, A232a, A242, B438, A439, A463-A474, B603, A702, A726, A735, Hallway at Rooms B708 and B709, B726, & 9th Floor Main Hallway

5% Chrysotile

Regulated Asbestos- Containing

Material (RACM)

Good / Friable

~750 Total Linear Feet (LF)

Gray Mudded Fitting Insulation (Associated with Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation Listed Above)

Project Locations: Associated with Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation in Rooms B011, Wall Chase in Room B016, B019, A112, A107, A113, A144, A209, A215, B225 (assumed above plaster ceiling), B228, B230, B223, B437C, A463- A474, B603, A702, A726, A735, B726, & 9th Floor Hallway

65% Chrysotile RACM Good / Friable

~190 Total LF or ~190 Total

Fittings

White Mudded Fitting

Insulation (Associated with Fiberglass Pipe Insulation)

Project Locations: Hallway at Room B307a, B403a, & Hallway at Room B715a

35% Chrysotile and 1% Amosite RACM

Good / Friable

~14 Total LF of ~14 Total Fittings

*Estimated quantities listed above are based on a cursory field evaluation, and actual quantities may vary significantly, especially if ACMs are present outside of the planned renovation areas, and in hidden and/or inaccessible areas not evaluated as part of this survey. This is not a bidding document and contractors would be responsible for drawing their own conclusions regarding quantities present.

See Appendix B for a summary of samples collected with respective analytical results, Appendix C for the laboratory analytical report, Appendix E for sample and ACM location drawings, and Appendix F for photo examples of the above identified materials.

It should be noted that inaccessible/concealed suspect materials, other than those identified during this survey, may exist. This survey did not include disassembling equipment or electrical wiring/electrical components as the building was fully active/operational and inspecting/sampling such equipment/materials would representative a safety hazard to the inspector. Should additional suspect materials be uncovered prior to or during renovation activities, those materials must be assumed asbestos-containing until sampled by a state-licensed asbestos inspector and analysis refutes the positive assumption.

If the identified ACMs will be impacted by the renovation, such materials would need to be properly removed, handled, and disposed in accordance with applicable federal and state EPA regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and per VA project specifications.

APPENDIX B

VA Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping VA Project No.: 539-21-102

Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

ASBESTOS SURVEY SAMPLE & RESULTS SUMMARY

Sample # Sample Material Description

Sample Location HA Location(s) Results (% / Type of

Asbestos)HA # SEQ. #

White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

Center of Pipe Shop Associated with Fiberglass Pipe

Insulation throughout the Sub-Basement

None Detected (ND)

Entrance to East

Crawl Space

ND

Near Entrance to

South Crawl Space

ND

Red Fire-Stop Caulking

East Wall of Room B020

Throughout Building

ND

05 North Wall of 311a ND

06 Doorway of B720 ND

White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

At Exit Stairs of Dock Area Associated with

Fiberglass Pipe Insulation throughout the Basement

ND

Doorway of Room

A004a

ND

Hallway outside room A003

ND

Black Tar Waterproofing

Center of West Wall

West Wall of C015

ND

11 Southwest Corner ND

12 Southwest Corner ND

05 13 Fire-Proofing West Wall of C015 Throughout

Building

ND

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Sample # Sample Material Description

Sample Location HA Location(s) Results (% / Type of

Asbestos)HA # SEQ. #

North Wall of Room

C1033

ND

15 Doorway of C146 ND

Doorway of Room

C216

ND

3rd Floor at East

Elevators

ND

Hallway at Room

B014

ND

West End of Area B

Main Hallway

ND

6th Floor - Near

Northwest Corner of East Elevators

ND

Center of Room

C003

ND

Layered Cardboard with Bottom Tar

Layer Pipe Insulation

Vertical Pipe Chase in Room

A125

B011, Wall Chase in Room

B016, B019, Wall Chase in Room A125, Room A107, A113, A144, A209, Wall

Chase in Room A218, A215b, B228, B225 (assumed above plaster ceiling), B230, B223, A232a, A242, B438, A439, A463- A474, B603, A702, A726, A735, Hallway at Rooms B708 and B709, Cardboard: ND, Tar Layer: 5%

Chrysotile

South Wall of Room A232

Cardboard: ND, Tar Layer: 5%

Chrysotile

Northwest Corner of B603

Cardboard: ND, Tar Layer: 5%

Chrysotile

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Sample # Sample Material Description

Sample Location HA Location(s) Results (% / Type of

Asbestos)HA # SEQ. #

B726, 9th Floor Main Hallway

Mudded Fitting Insulation on HA 06

Lines

Northeast Corner of Room A112

Associated with Layered

Cardboard Pipe Insulation in Rooms B011, Wall Chase in Room B016, B019, A112, A107, A113, A144, A209, A215, B225 (assumed above plaster ceiling), B228, B230, B223, B438, A463- A474, B603, A702, A726, A735, B726, 9th Floor Hallway

65% Chrysotile

Northwest Corner of B603 65% Chrysotile

Hallway outside

Room B709 65% Chrysotile

Plaster Walls: Base Coat and Finish Coat

Northeast Corner of Room A112

Throughout Building (>5,000 Square Feet of

Surfacing Throughout)

Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Hallway at Room

B307a Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Hallway at Room

A403 Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

31 Outside Room A554 Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Doorway of Room

B603 Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Hallway at Room

715a Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Hallway at Room

A819 Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Hallway at Room

B905 Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

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Sample # Sample Material Description

Sample Location HA Location(s) Results (% / Type of

Asbestos)HA # SEQ. #

Hallway at Room

B903 Base Coat: ND, Finish Coat: ND

Drywall System:

Drywall and Joint

Compound

North Wall in Hallway South of

A144

Throughout Building

Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

Southeast Corner of

Main Elevator Lobby- 2nd Floor

Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

3rd Floor Hallway near East Elevators Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

4th Floor –

Southwest Corner of A421

Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

Northwest Corner of

Room A550 Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

6th Floor- Hallway at

Room B636 Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

7th Floor- Hallway at

Room B733a Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

Northwest Corner of Waiting Room on 7th

Floor Southwest Wing

Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

9th Floor- West

Hallway at Men’s Restroom

Drywall: ND, Joint Compound: ND

2’x2’ White Ceiling Tile with Small

Fissures

Southwest Corner of Room B119

Throughout Building

ND

3rd Floor Hallway at

Room 311a

ND

5th Floor - Northwest

Corner of A550

ND

49 White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

Southwest Corner of Room B119

Associated with Fiberglass Pipe

Insulation throughout the

1st Floor

ND

Northeast Corner of

Room C118

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Sample # Sample Material Description

Sample Location HA Location(s) Results (% / Type of

Asbestos)HA # SEQ. #

Southeast Corner of

Transportation Lobby

ND

White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

Hallway at Room A2005 Associated with

Fiberglass Pipe Insulation throughout the 2nd Floor

ND

Hallway at Room

A2015

ND

Doorway of room

B234c

ND

White Mudded Fittings Associated with Fiberglass Insulated Pipes

Hallway at Room B307a

Hallway at Room B307a, 403a, Hallway at Room B715a

35% Chrysotile

Hallway at Room

B715a

Top Layer: 2% Amosite, Bottom

Layer: 1.0% Amosite by Point Count (PC)

Hallway at Room

B715a

ND

White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

Center of Room 311a Associated with

Fiberglass Pipe Insulation throughout the 3rd Floor

ND

Center of Room

311a

ND

Center of Room

311a

ND

White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

Hallway at Room B412 Associated with

Fiberglass Pipe Insulation throughout the 4th Floor

ND

Northwest Corner of

B425

ND

North Wall of 4th

Floor Mechanical Room

ND

White Pipe

Encapsulant with Fiberglass

Center of Northeast Mechanical Penthouse

Associated with Fiberglass Pipe

Insulation throughout the

5th Floor

ND

Center of East Side of Mechanical Penthouse

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Sample # Sample Material Description

Sample Location HA Location(s) Results (% / Type of

Asbestos)HA # SEQ. #

Center of Southeast

Mechanical Penthouse

ND

White Pipe Encapsulant with

Fiberglass

Hallway at Room A635 Associated with

Fiberglass Pipe Insulation throughout the 6th Floor

ND

Northeast Corner of

Room A635

ND

Restroom of Room

A659 ND

Inspector Signatures: ________________________ _____________________________ Lem Weyer, OH AHES #36337 Tyler Stenten, OH AHES #35931

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APPENDIX C

ASBESTOS ANALYTICAL LABORATORY DATA

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APPENDIX D

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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APPENDIX E

SAMPLE & ACM LOCATION DRAWINGS

Project No. N1217009

Consulting Engineers and Scientists

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Northeast Crawl Space Area of Sub-Basement Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

1Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this Area

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Northwest Crawl Space Area of Sub-Basement Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

2Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

South Crawl Space Area of Sub-Basement Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Mechanical Space of Sub-Basement Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this

Area

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Basement- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and associated Fittings

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Basement- Area A Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

7Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this Area

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Basement- Area C Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos- Containing

Materials Found in this Area

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

Basement- Area D Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

1st Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this Area

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

1st Floor- Area A Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and associated Fittings

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

1st Floor- Area C Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos- Containing Materials

Found in this Area

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

1st Floor- Area D Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

12Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

2nd Floor- Area B Exhibit Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and associated Fittings

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

2nd Floor- Area A Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing

Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and associated Fittings

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

2nd Floor- Area C Exhibit

Survey Date: August,2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

2nd Floor- Area D Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos- Containing Layered

Cardboard Pipe Insulation and

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

3rd Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing White Mudded Fittings (on Fiberglass Insulated

Pipes)

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

3rd Floor- Area A Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos- Containing

Materials Found in this Area

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

3rd Floor- Area D Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

19Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

4th Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing White Mudded Fittings (on Fiberglass Insulated

Pipes)

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and associated Fittings

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

4th Floor- Area A Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos- Containing

Materials Found in this Area

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

4th Floor- Area C Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

4th Floor- Area D Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

5th Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

65 66

No Asbestos-Containing

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

5th Floor- Area A North Exhibit Survey Date: August 2021

Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

5th Floor- Area A South Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this Area

48 31

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

6th Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe

Insulation and associated Fittings

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

6th Floor- Area A North Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

6th Floor- Area A South Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping Cincinnati VA Medical Center

3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

7th Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

30Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and associated Fittings

Asbestos- Containing White

Mudded Fittings (on Fiberglass Insulated

Pipes)

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

7th Floor- Area A North Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

7th Floor- Area A South Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing Materials Found in this

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

8th Floor- Area North Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

9th Floor- Area B Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

Asbestos-Containing Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation and

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

PH. (513) 321-05816

FAX (513) 321-0294

9th Floor- Area A Exhibit

Survey Date: August 2021 Replace Domestic Water Piping

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

35Project Manager: Josh Vogel

APR: Joe Tussey

No Asbestos-Containing

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APPENDIX F

PHOTO LOG

Photo #1- HA 06: Asbestos-Containing Tar Layer within Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation

Photo #2- HA 07: Asbestos-Containing Mudded Fitting Insulation associated with Layered Cardboard Pipe Insulation (HA 06)

Photo #3- HA 13: Asbestos-Containing White Mudded Fitting Insulation associated with Fiberglass Pipe Insulation

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

En v i r o nmen 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

September 15, 2021

Above Group, Inc.

305 East Drive, Suite H Melbourne, Florida 32904

Attn: Mr. Kyle Davis, PE, HRDP, PMP Operations Manager Office: 321.345.9026 Cell: 407.353.1159 E: kdavis@abovegroupinc.com

Re: Limited Paint Sampling for Lead-Content Analysis VA Project: Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping VA Project No.: 539-21-102 Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 Terracon Project No. N1217009

Dear Mr. Davis:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) appreciates the opportunity to submit this letter report to Above Group, 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 domestic water and chilled drink water piping components throughout Building 1 at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC).

On various dates throughout the month of August 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 Eurofins CEI, Inc. of Cary, North Carolina. Paint chip samples were submitted for analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) per EPA Method SW846/3050B/7420M. Eurofins CEI, Inc. is accredited for lead in paint analysis by the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA®) Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP), accreditation number 103025.

Lead Paint Analytical Results Summary Terracon collected a total of eight (8) paint samples for lead-content analysis from various wall components within the renovation project areas. The domestic and chilled water piping expected to be impacted by the project didn’t appear to be painted; however, Terracon sampled paints on various walls in the event that the project would require disturbance to painted walls such as to

Lead-Containing Paint Sampling

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Responsive Resourceful Reliable 2 create holes to route components/equipment for new work. Of the eight (8) samples collected from various painted plaster and drywall walls, three (3) samples were identified by laboratory analysis to contain lead above the analytical method’s reporting limit. These correspond to the following three (3) components: 1) blue paint on CMU block walls, 2) white paint on brick walls, and 3) beige paint on drywall. These components should be treated as having lead throughout the building. A sample and results summary table is included as Attachment 1 to this report.

For any untested paints (not listed in the sample and results table attached to this report), if encountered, 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 Above Group, 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 (% by weight lead & ppm lead)

L-01 Wall Blue CMU Block North Wall of A013a

0.014% 140 ppm

L-02 Wall White Brick South wall of A013b

0.0059% 59 ppm

L-03 Wall Beige Drywall Hallway at Rom

C105 0.0070% 70 ppm

L-04 Wall Beige Drywall 3rd Floor- Near East Elevators

<0.0045% <45 ppm

L-05 Wall Beige Drywall 4th Floor at Men’s

Restroom <0.0048% <48 ppm

L-06 Wall Tan Drywall Northwest Corner of A550

<0.0045% <45 ppm

L-07 Wall Pink Drywall 6th Floor-

Northwest Corner of Elevator Lobby

<0.0044% <44 ppm

L-08 Wall White CMU Block Middle East Wall of C003

<0.0046% <46 ppm

< = less than the analytical method’s reporting limit

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Attachment 2: Laboratory Analytical Report