Ft Wayne VA Chapel - Lead Paint Report.pdf

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45226

P (513) 321-5816 F (513) 321-0294

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April 10, 2023

FFE, Inc.

4445 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 600 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Attn: Mr. Clint Weekley, PE, CBCP, LEED AP President T: (513) 758-0799 E: clint.weekley@ffe-serv.com

Re: Limited Paint Sampling for Lead Content VA Project: Remodel Fort Wayne Chapel VA Project No. 610A4-22-203 Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Fort Wayne Campus 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 Terracon Project No. N1227129

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 sampling conducted for the above-referenced renovation project at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne Campus. We understand that the renovation project includes impacts throughout the chapel and adjacent offices in Building 1 of the Fort Wayne VA Campus.

Terracon representative Mr. Lem Weyer conducted the limited paint sampling at the project site on March 28, 2023. Sample collection was performed using a clean straight-edge razor to remove paint from dominant-type, representative painted surface coatings that may be impacted by the renovation project. Collected paint samples were placed in sealable containers, labeled with unique sample numbers, and submitted under chain of custody to Eurofins CEI of Cary, North Carolina. Paint chip samples were submitted for analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) per EPA Method SW846 7000B. Eurofins CEI is accredited for lead in paint analysis under the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA®) Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP), accreditation number 103025.

Limited Paint Sampling for Lead-Content Analysis Remodel Fort Wayne Chapel ■ Northern Indiana Health Care System -Fort Wayne Campus April 10, 2023 ■ Terracon Project No. N1227129

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Lead Paint Analytical Results Summary

Terracon collected a total of two (2) paint samples for lead-content analysis from dominant-type paint coatings associated with the chapel renovation project. The laboratory results indicated that each of the two (2) samples contain detectable lead concentrations above the analytical method’s reporting limit. A summary table with sample descriptions and results is attached. The laboratory analytical report and sample chain of custody are also attached.

The results correspond to the following painted building components which were identified by laboratory analysis to contain detectable concentrations of lead. The results apply to all similar components throughout the building.

· White paint on plaster walls

· White paint on plaster ceilings

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 paint 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 method’s reporting limit. 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 any applicable Owner 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.

This limited sampling event was conducted as per the direction and request of the Client. The sampling was of a limited nature specific to dominant type components and readily accessible painted surfaces, which may be impacted by the renovation project, and may not have included every painted surface. 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.

Lem Weyer Field Scientist

Josh Vogel Group Manager

Attachments: 1) Paint Sample & Lead Results Summary Table

2) Laboratory Analytical Report & Sample Chain of Custody https://na3.documents.adobe.com/verifier?tx=CBJCHBCAABAApnv515BiO04TSsKJxC8nRrGDQtskAoYO https://na3.documents.adobe.com/verifier?tx=CBJCHBCAABAApnv515BiO04TSsKJxC8nRrGDQtskAoYO

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Attachment 1 Paint Sample & Lead Results Summary Table

Terracon Sample #

Component Paint Color

(surface) Substrate Sample Location

Results (ppm and % weight lead)

L-01 Wall White Plaster Southeast Corner of Storage Closet

360 ppm or 0.036%

L-02 Ceiling White Plaster At Access Hatch in

Chapel 1,100 ppm or

0.11% ppm = parts per million

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Attachment 2 Laboratory Analytical Report & Sample Chain of Custody

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45226

03-30-23 04-05-23Analyzed:

LABORATORY REPORT

LEAD IN PAINT

Lab Code: C230393

LAB ID

Received:

CLIENT ID

Ft. Wayne VAMC - Chapel, N1227129Project:

Client:

PPM (µg/g) CONCENTRATION

% BY WEIGHT

Eurofins CEI 730 SE Maynard Road Cary, NC 27511

TEL: 866-481-1412

TEL: 919-481-1413

FAX: 919-481-1442

METHOD: EPA SW846 7000B

04-06-23Reported:

L-01 CA6459 0.036360

L-02 CA6460 0.111100

LEGEND µg = microgram ml = milliliter ppm = parts per million Pb = lead g = grams

Reviewed By:

This method has been validated for sample weights of 0.020g or greater. When samples with a weight of less than that are analyzed those results fall outside of the scope of accreditations.

* The analysis of composite wipe samples as a single samples is not included under AIHA accreditation.

Minimum reporting limit is 10 µg total lead. Sample results denoted with a “less than” (<) sign contain less than 10.0 µg total lead, based on a 40ml sample volume.

REGULATORY

LIMITS

Federal Lead Standard / HUD: 0.5% lead by weight.

wt = weight

Consumer Products Safety Standard: Greater than 0.009% lead by weight.

OSHA Standard: No safe limit.

Lead samples are not analyzed by Eurofins CEI Lead samples are submitted to an AIHA ELLAP accredited laboratory for lead analysis of soil, dust, paint, and TCLP samples.

Laboratory results represent the analysis of samples as submitted by the client. Information regarding sample location, description, area, volume, etc., was provided by the client. Unless notified in writing to return samples, Eurofins CEI discards client samples after 30 days. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Eurofins CEI.

Information provided by customer includes customer sample ID, location, volume and area as well as date and time of sampling.

Tianbao Bai, Ph.D.

Laboratory Director

End of Report

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