S05 Attachment 3 - Asbestos 2010-Survey.pdf

Veteran Administration (V11) VA Illiana Health Care System-Danville, Illinois AHERA Asbestos re-inspection June 2010

AHERA Asbestos Reassessment Veterans Administration (V11) VA Illiana Health Care System

1900 East Main Street Danville, Illinois 61832

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Background

HGS Engineering, Inc was contracted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center contracting office to conduct the AHERA asbestos reassessment for the medical facility at the Danville, Illinois location. There was a kick-off meeting held in Building 64 at the VA medical facility in Danville on 11 May 2010. Attendees to the meeting were Mike Coons, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative; Tonya Moore, assistant to the COTR; and Tim Thompson, HGS Engineering, Inc. representative. Hope Cassady, the contracting specialist was notified by telephone of the meeting and said she would not be present.

At the meeting a computer disc containing a copy of the 2007 Asbestos Inspection/Assessment Report completed by Environmental Health Management of Louisville, Kentucky was given to HGS by the Tonya Moore.

Additional topics covered at the meeting had to do with administrative and logistical issues. Reassessment issues covered were:

No requirement for air sampling No roofs would be sampled No sampling of ACBM in patient areas No looking above ceilings

Tonya Moore was given as HGS Engineer’s single point of contact for the actual inspection by Mike Coons. Ms. Moore and Tim Thompson agreed on 7 June 2010 as a link-up date for the inspection.

Prior to concluding the meeting Tim Thompson of HGS Engineering, Inc. suggested Tonya Moore set the priority for the inspections. Tim Thompson would arrive on the 7th and would use the rest of that day to get VA security briefings and a contractor badge required by the Medical Center. The actual reassessments would start on Tuesday. Ms.

Moore told Mr. Thompson to meet her in her office. Normal duty hours started at 0730 and it was agreed neither parties would need to start early.

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AHERA RE-ASSESSMENT SURVEY – Final Report

HGS Engineering, Inc. conducted a reassessment of the Asbestos Containing Building Materials in conjunction with the December 2007 “Asbestos Inspection Report” completed at the VA Illiana Health Care System, Illinois. The summary of the re-assessment are as follows, by buildings, starting with Building 22 then moving to Buildings 58,64,69,72,98,101,102,103, and 104.

The reassessment completed in the December 2007 report of areas containing ACBMs in this facility was used as a reference for this reassessment. There are areas that have been abated and these areas have been noted on the drawings. The first part of the reassessment was conducted via a facility walk through of common areas and then followed by an escorted chance to reassess the mechanical areas.

Building 22. The 9”x9” tile in the basement of this building has significant damage. The TSI in this building is damaged but poses no health risk in its current condition. The mention of asbestos containing asbestos is normal for this aged building but it is under tile and the back of a sink.

Disturbance Potential

Material Description CURRENT

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 9”x9” (Does Not Include Mastic) Green Significantly

Damaged 1

High High Low

Floor Mastic Under Black Tile

Good 1

Low High Low

Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System)

Good 1

Low High High

Piping Insulation Aircell -Type (Domestic Water)

Good 1

Low High High

Piping Fitting Insulation On Magnesia- Type (Heating System)

Good 1

Low High High

Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Mastic On Sink Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System)

Damaged 4

Low High High

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Building 58. This building is undergoing a series of renovations; at the time of the reassessment both the Second and Third floors were undergoing abatements. The abatement of the Second and Third floors consisted of removing tile, mastic, walls, and TSI. The TSI as inspected wherever possible within the limits of the reassessment protocol set by the site. A few of the rooms on the Fourth floor require renumbering;

408, 428, 431, 434,435, and 436. The condition of the TSI on the Fifth floor remains unchanged.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan, Brown & Green

Good 1

High High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Light Tan

Mastic On Sink Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Domestic Waterline)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Tank Insulation White

Damaged 4

Low High High

Debris Soil Debris (MAG)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Thermal Taping Compound Tape

Damaged 4

Low High High

Pipe Support Insulation On Fiberglass Insulated Lines

Damaged 4

Low High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Chilled Waterline)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Caulking/Putties Fire Stop, On Fan Coil Unit

Good 1

Low High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

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Pipe Fitting Insulation On Blk Styrofoam Lines (Domestic/Chilled Lines)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan With Brown & Yellow Streaks

Good 1

High High High

Elevator Brake Shoes

Good 1

High High High

Building 64. The condition of the ACBM in this building remains unchanged. The tiles are in good condition, the mastic is not accessible, and the TSI is damaged but poses no immediate health risk.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) White With Grey Streaks

Good 1

High High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) White With Brown Streaks

Good 1

High High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Vinyl Sheet Flooring (Does Not Include Mastic) Brown

Damaged 4

Low High High

Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Heating System)

Good 1

Low High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

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Building 69. The condition of the ACBM in this building remains unchanged. The mastic is not accessible and the TSI is damaged but poses no immediate health risks. The soil debris has been removed.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Mastic under tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Piping insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System)

Damaged 4

Low High High

PipingInsulation, Aircell-Type

Damaged 4

Low High High

Debris Pipe Debris In Soil

Floor Mastic under tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Textured paint Exterior Paint (White)

Good 1

Building 72. The condition of the ACBM in this building remains unchanged. The tiles are in good condition, the window caulking is in good condition, and the TSI is in good condition.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Tile 12"x12" (does not include mastic) Tan

Good 1

High High High

Floor Tile 12"x12" (does not include mastic) Gray

Good 1

High High High

Piping insulation Aircell-Type (Heating System)

Good 2

Low High High

Window caulking Window Glazing (Gray)

Good 1

Moderate High High

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Building 98. The condition of the ACBM in this building remains unchanged as a whole. The tiles are in good condition, the mastic is not accessible, the caulking is in good condition, and the TSI is damaged but is not a current health risk. The crawl spaces have plastic on them but with the damage TSI the plastic needs to be replaced or cleaned using the appropriate equipment.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan

Good 1

High High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan

Good 1

High High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Emergency Generator Muffler Insulation Grey

Damaged 4

Low Low Low

Debris Soil Debris (MAG)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Firestop Caulking/Putties On Fan Coil Unit

Good 1

Low High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Roof Drain

Damaged 4

Low High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Domestic & Chilled Water Line)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Foam Rubber Piping Insulation

Damaged 4

Low High High

Elevator Brake Shoes

Good 1

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Building 101. This building has not changed and should not be considered a health risk.

The TSI is damaged. The joint compound is covered and encapsulated by many layers wall coverings.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Joint Compound On Gypsum Board White

Good 1

Moderate m Low

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Line (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Tank Insulation Gray

Significantly Damaged 1

Moderate Low Low

Window Caulking Exterior Window Glazing

Good 1

Low Moderate High

Piping Insulation Roof Drain Insulation (Asumed)

Damaged 4

Building 102. This building has not changed significantly and should not be considered a health risk. There are five large and small expansion tanks marked asbestos containing material in Room 120 J of Quadrant D that was probably mislabeled. Rooms 128B and 129B of Quadrant A have its floor covered with carpet. Quadrant C has two room mislabeled; 129J and 126J. The floor tile is in good condition, the mastic is not accessible, and the misc areas have not changed. The TSI and window caulking is damaged.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Mastic on HA#1

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tile 12"X12", Grey Speckled

Good 1

High High High

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan

Good 1

High High High

Mastic under Floor Tile 9"X9"

Good 1

Low High Low

Viny Sheet Flooring, Brown Mastic

Good 1

High High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line)

Damaged 4

Low High High

Window Caulking Gray

Damaged 4

Low High High

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Window Caulking Gray

Good 1

Low Moderate High

Mastic on Fan Coil Unit

Good 1

Low High High

Mastic under gold sheet flooring

Good 1

Building 103. This building remains unchanged from previous reports. The only identified asbestos is the TSI which is damaged but does not pose any health risks.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING Contact Vibration Air

Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line) Damaged 4

Low High high

Building 104. The ACBM used in this building remains unchanged from the previous report. In the North end of the attic next to AC3 Chilled Water Supply Line next to the shut off valve there is some debris (this was left off the drawing and notice given to the escort who said it was going to be taken care of). The tile was in good condition and the mastic not accessible. The ceiling tile, 1’x1’, is damaged and so is the TSI; neither pose a health risk.

CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD

RANKING

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Floor Tilw 12"x12", Orange/Mastic

Good 1

High High High

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan

Good 1

High High High

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Black

Good 1

High High High

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Heating & Domestic Waterline)

Damaged 4

Low High High

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Ceiling Tile 1'x1' (Spline System) Pinhole

Damaged 4

Low High High

Mastic On Sink Black

Good 1

Low High Low

Transite-Type Panels

Good 1

Low High High

Tank Insulation Gray

Damaged 4

Moderate Low Moderate

Generator Insulation Emergency Muffler Generator Insulation

Damaged 4

Low High High

Vibration Dampening cloth

Good 1

Low High High

Veteran Administration (V11) VA Illiana Health Care System-Danville, Illonios AHERA Asbestos re-assessment June 2010

AHERA RE-INSPECTION SURVEY – Sampling Protocol

In all cases, the Asbestos Survey was performed by an AHERA Building Inspector as defined under 40 CFR 763

Field Procedures

· A review of any existing information about the structure, including design drawings, as-built drawings, project specifications, and any existing survey and/or laboratory information was conducted.

· Utilize the proper equipment in order to examine all accessible spaces (i.e. ladders, flashlights, etc.).

· Determine the extent to which the building was renovated and/or changed and when.

· Determine and investigate each building’s structural, mechanical, electrical and roofing systems.

· Perform a comprehensive investigation of areas to identify materials to be sampled and/or assumed to contain asbestos.

· Create sampling plan based on suspect materials present and requirements of 40 CFR

763.85 & 763.86.

· Collect bulk samples of all suspect materials that will be disturbed and submit those not assumed to be asbestos to a certified laboratory for analysis.

· Document where asbestos materials exist and record their exact location, condition and approximate quantity.

Destructive Investigation. Many asbestos containing materials are located in concealed areas such as wall cavities, below to provide a sufficient Asbestos Survey; the Inspector must perform destructive testing (i.e. opening walls, etc.) to inspect these areas for suspect materials. The following guidelines were intended to help in locating concealed materials:

· Identify the different building systems which may involve concealed asbestos materials such as the heating/cooling system, domestic water lines, roof drainage lines, miscellaneous piping lines, underlay roofing, etc.

· Open hidden areas and inspect each system as needed for each area of construction.

· Focus our inspection on likely areas for suspect materials (i.e. where insulated pipe enters wall or ceiling, etc.).

· Examine additional areas if results of inspection are inconsistent.

Survey Methodology:

· Description of inspection procedure, including scope of the survey. Inspection must be in accordance with the sampling protocol in 40 CFR 763.85 and 763.86.

· If hidden or inaccessible areas are to be disturbed or are likely to be disturbed, a destructive investigation must be performed. Provide a detailed description of the procedure used to find hidden suspect materials. For example, if asbestos pipe insulation is suspected in a wall cavity, describe by location where the wall was opened for examination. It is recommended that each building and non-structural system suspected of having asbestos materials be sampled at a minimum of three locations.

· Description of sampling methods.

No sampling was required at this location.

· Asbestos Identification Process.

Prepare sample and suspect asbestos material location plan.

List all materials sampled and tested.

List all materials assumed to contain asbestos.

Indicate type and amount of material sampled, be specific.

Describe suspect material location, friability, and approximate location.

List all materials not sampled and state why they were not sampled.

References followed and used during this inspection included:

-U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) -Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926.1101, Asbestos Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101)

- Asbestos General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.1001)

- Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1926, Subpart E)

- Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)

- CDPHE Regulation 8

- Specifications for Accident Prevention, Signs, and Tags (29 CFR 1910.145)

- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Asbestos Regulation (40 CFR 61, Subparts A, B, and M) -American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

- Practices for Respiratory Protection (ANSI Standard Z88.2-1980)

- Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems (ANSI Z9.2-79) -National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1. The following was used in establishing the sampling protocol to be used for sampling.

Homogeneous Area

-Any SM, TSI, or Misc material that I uniform in color and texture.

-Date of construction

Sampling -Surfacing Material Sampling in a “statistically random manner” Follow 3-5-7 rule 3 <1000 sq. feet 5 1000-5000 sq. feet 7 >5000 sq. ft -Thermal System Insulation Sampling in a “randomly distributed manner” 3 samples per homogenous material 1 sample per fitting 1 sample per patched area, six feet -Miscellaneous Material

“In a manner sufficient to determine ACM content per homogenous material” Sample at least 2 samples per homogenous material.

2. Asbestos was assessed using the following criteria.

Current Condition -Significantly Damaged, Damaged, Good Distributed

SD >10%

D 1-10% G 0-<1% Localized

SD >25%

D 1-25% G 0-<1%

Potential for Damage -Disturbance considerations:

Contact, air erosion, and vibration High, Moderate, Low

All assessment will be based on functional space

3. Physical Assessment Categories -Damaged/significantly damaged TSI -Damaged friable surfacing ACM -Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM -Damaged/significantly damaged friable miscellaneous materials (Undamaged follows) -ACBM with potential for damage -ACBM with potential for significant damage -Any remaining friable ACBM

4. Potential for damage considerations -Frequency of potential contact -Influence of vibration -Potential for air erosion -Overall rating

If any one is high potential for damage should be significant damage.

If any one is moderate potential for damage should be damage.

All three must be low to receive a potential damage of low.

5. Current hazard ranking

Hazard Rank AHERA Category Response Action 1 Non friable or friable with No action required.

Low potential for damage

2 Friable with potential for damage Appropriate action to prevent damage when possible. O&M required.

3 Friable with potential for Take steps to reduce potential significantly damage for disturbance. O&M required.

4 Friable damaged Avoid exposure of personnel To damaged material.

Remove, enclose, encapsulate or repair. O&M required.

5 Friable damaged with Avoid exposure of personnel potential for damage to damaged material.

Remove, enclose, encapsulate or correct damage. Take appropriate action to prevent damage when possible.

O&M required.

6 Friable damaged with Avoid exposure of personnel potential for significant damage. to damaged material.

Remove, enclose, encapsulate or correct damage. Take appropriate action to prevent damage when possible.

7 Friable significantly damaged Evacuate or isolate the area if needed. Remove the ACM (enclose or encapsulation is sufficient to contain fibers).

Repair the thermal system insulation is an option if feasible and safe.

6. Classification for Hazard Potential

ACBM Condition Potential Disturbance Hazard Rank

Significantly Damaged Any 7 Damaged High 6 Damaged Moderate 5 Damaged Low 4 Good High 3 Good Moderate 2 Good Low 1

Contact Vibration Air Erosion

2 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 350 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

5 Floor Tile 9”x9” (Does Not Include Mastic) Green 450 SF

NO

Significantly Damaged 1

High High Low

Floor Mastic Under Black Tile

450 SF NO Good 1 Low High Low

10 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) 200 SF

NO Good 1 Low High High

11 Piping Insulation Aircell -Type (Domestic Water) 250 SF

NO Good 1 Low High High

12 Piping Fitting Insulation On Magnesia-Type

(Heating System)

10 EA

NO Good 1 Low High High

17 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) 1 EA

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

18 Mastic On Sink Black 2000 LF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

19 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) 10000 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

Homgenous Area Number

HAZARD

RANKINGMaterial Description Approximate

Quanity

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

FRIABLE REMARKS

Disturbance Potential

Building 22

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

2 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 2600 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

4 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 520 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan, Brown & Green 19000 SF NO Good 1

High High High

16 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 19000 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

17 Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic)

Light Tan

600 SF

NO ABATED

29 Mastic On Sink Black 7 EA

NO Good 1 Low High Low

32 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) 3000 LF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

33 Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Domestic

Waterline)

350 LF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

34 Tank Insulation White 300 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

36 Debris Soil Debris (MAG) 12500 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

37 Thermal Taping Compound Tape 7000 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

38 Pipe Support Insulation On Fiberglass Insulated

Lines

350 EA

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Chilled Waterline) 500 EA Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

42 Caulking/Putties Fire Stop, On Fan Coil Unit 400 LF

NO Good 1 Low High High

43 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 500 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

45 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 600 SF

NO ABATED

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Blk Styrofoam Lines (Domestic/Chilled Lines) 40 EA Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan With Brown & Yellow Streaks 500 SF NO Good 1

High High High

Elevator Brake Shoes

10 SF NO Good 1 High High High

Building 58

Homgenous Area Number REMARKSHAZARD

RANKING

Disturbance Potential POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Material Description Approximate

Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) White With Grey Streaks 18 SF NO Good 1

High High High

4 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 18 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) White With Brown Streaks 120 SF NO Good 1

High High High

6 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 120 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

7 Vinyl Sheet Flooring (Does Not Include Mastic)

Brown

300 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

16 Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Heating System) 140 LF

NO Good 1 Low High High

18 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 300 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

Material Description Approximate Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

HAZARD

RANKING

Homgenous Area Number

Disturbance Potential POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

REMARKS

Building 64

3 Floor Mastic under tile Black 220 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

6 Piping insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) 400 LF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

7 PipingInsulation, Aircell-Type 100 LF

NO Damaged 4 Low High High

10 Debris Pipe Debris In Soil 60 SF

Yes Removed 11 Floor Mastic under tile Black 500 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

15 Textured paint Exterior Paint (White) 10000 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

REMARKSHAZARD

RANKING

Disturbance Potential POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

Homgenous Area Number Material Description Approximate

Quanity FRIABLE

Building 69

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

1 Floor Tile 12"x12" (does not include mastic) Tan 800 SF NO Good 1

High High High

3 Floor Tile 12"x12" (does not include mastic) Gray 90 SF NO Good 1

High High High

16 Piping insulation Aircell-Type (Heating System) 200 LF Yes Good 2

Low High High

21 Window caulking Window Glazing (Gray) 1500 LF NO Good 1 Moderate High High 3

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

REMARKSHomgenous

Area Number Material Description Approximate Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

HAZARD

RANKING

Building 72

Floor Mastic Under Tile Black

1800 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

15 Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan 130 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

16 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 130 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

17 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan 6000 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

18 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 6000 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

21 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) 350 LF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

22 Emergency Generator Muffler Insulation Grey 100 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low Low Low

30 Debris Soil Debris (MAG) 10000 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

32 Firestop Caulking/Putties On Fan Coil Unit 250 LF

NO Good 1 Low High High

35 Pipe Fitting Insulation On Roof Drain 12 EA

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Domestic & Chilled Water Line) 80 EA Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

37 Pipe Fitting Insulation On Foam Rubber Piping

Insulation

600 EA

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

Elevator Brake Shoes

10 SF NO Good 1 High High High

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

REMARKSHomgenous

Area Number Material Description Approximate Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

HAZARD

RANKING

Building 98

23 Joint Compound On Gypsum Board White 2500 SF

NO Good 1 Moderate m Low

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Line (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line) 1500 EA Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

26 Tank Insulation Gray 120 SF

NO

Significantly Damaged 1

Moderate Low Low

27 Window Caulking Exterior Window Glazing 8000 LF

NO Good 1 Low Moderate High

29 Piping Insulation Roof Drain Insulation (Asumed) 15 LF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High Low

Building 101

REMARKSHomgenous Area Number Material Description Approximate

Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

HAZARD

RANKING

Disturbance Potential POTENTIAL

2 Floor Mastic on HA#1 1000SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

5 Floor Tile 12"X12", Grey Speckled 1000 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

7 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan 15,450 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

8 Mastic under Floor Tile 9"X9" 15,450 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

12&13 Viny Sheet Flooring, Brown Mastic 1000 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line) 300 EA Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

27 Window Caulking Gray 8000 LF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

28 Window Caulking Gray 200 LF

NO Good 1 Low Moderate High

106 Mastic on Fan Coil Unit 75 SF

NO Good 1 Low High High

202 Mastic under gold sheet flooring 750 LF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

Homgenous Area Number Material Description Approximate

Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

HAZARD

RANKING

Disturbance Potential POTENTIAL

HAZARD

RANKING

REMARKS

Building 102

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Htg, Dom

1300 EA

Yes Damaged 4 Low High high

REMARKSHomgenous Area Number Material Description Approximate

Quanity FRIABLE

CURRENT

CLASSIFICATI

ON

HAZARD

RANKING

Disturbance Potential POTENTIAL

HAZARD

Building 103

2 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 5800 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

4 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 1500 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

6 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 5000 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

7 Floor Tilw 12"x12", Orange/Mastic 500 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

8 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan 13400 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

9 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Black 13400 SF

NO Good 1 High High High

12 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black 2000 SF

NO Good 1 Low High Low

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Heating & Domestic Waterline) 450 EA Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

17 Ceiling Tile 1'x1' (Spline System) Pinhole 3500 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Low High High

18 Mastic On Sink Black 3 EA

NO Good 1 Low High Low

19 Transite-Type Panels 1200 SF

NO Good 1 Low High High

20 Tank Insulation Gray 50 SF

Yes Damaged 4 Moderate Low Moderate

Generator Insulation Emergency Muffler Generator Insulation 300 SF Yes Damaged 4

Low High High

103 Vibration Dampening cloth 25 SF

NO Good 1 Low High High

REMARKS

Building 104

Homgenous Area Number Material Description Approximate

Quanity FRIABLE

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Douglas W. Peters and Associates, Inc.

Environmental Health Management

ASBESTOS

INSPECTION REPORT

VA Illiana Health Care System 1900 East Main Street

Danville, IL 61832-5198

Prepared for:

Prepared By:

Environmental Health Management

Louisville, KY 40220

Date of Inspection:

December, 2007

ACBM Inspection Report i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

LIST OF ACRONYMS...................................................................................................................... III

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 BUILDING DESCRIPTION

2.0 ASBESTOS BACKGROUND

3.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND

3.1 FEDERAL REGULATIONS

3.2 STATE REGULATIONS

4.0 ANALYTICAL METHODS AND LIMITATIONS

4.1 BULK SAMPLING PROTOCOL

4.2 SAMPLE COLLECTION/ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES

5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

5.1 SURVEY ACCESS LIMITATIONS

5.2 NON-ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

5.3 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

6.0 CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATIONS

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LIST OF APPENDICES:

APPENDIX A GLOSSARY

APPENDIX B ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

APPENDIX C ASBESTOS SAMPLE DATA

APPENDIX D ACBM SITE DRAWINGS

APPENDIX E SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

APPENDIX F LABORATORY ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES

APPENDIX G SURVEY CONTRIBUTORS / CONTRACT INFORMATION

LIST OF TABLES:

TABLE 1. NON-ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

TABLE 2. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

TABLE 3. PRESUMED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

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List of Acronyms

ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material

ACM Asbestos Containing Material

AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association

CAA Clean Air Act

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

HAZCOM Hazard Communication

HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter

HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

NOB Non-friable Organically Bound

NVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act

PCM Phase Contrast Microscopy

PEL Permissible Exposure Limit

PLM Polarized Light Microscopy

VAIHCS VA Illiana Health Care System

TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy

TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act

TSI Thermal Systems Insulation

VA United States Department of Veterans Affairs

XRD X-Ray Diffraction

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Environmental Health Management (EHM) was retained by the United States Veterans Administration to perform asbestos inspection/assessment services at the VA Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS) located at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois. The onsite portion of the inspection was conducted during the period December 10-11, 2007.

The purpose of the inspection was to update existing survey information to current OSHA/AHERA protocol regarding sampling of suspect materials. All functional areas in the facility were surveyed. Recently applied insulation materials, roofing materials, ceiling tiles, and flooring materials were not sampled. Previous asbestos survey information (dated 1994, 2001 and 2004) collected from the facility was evaluated and incorporated into this survey. All confirmed asbestos-containing materials were verified. EHM incorporated this recent inspection information into this report. This report can be incorporated into the facility’s management plan for asbestos-containing materials.

The main part of the current medical center at 1900 East Main Street was opened before the 1950s. This portion of the medical center is referred to as Buildings 58 and

98. There have been major additions since then, in the 1970s, buildings 101, 102, 103 and 104 were constructed. The 1970s additions are devoted to surgical care, acute/extended psychiatric care, extended long-term care and skilled nursing home care. There are 401 authorized beds including 223 nursing home beds in the facility.

Support Buildings 22, 64, 69 and 72 were also included in this project.

This survey report includes a building description, analytical methods and limitations, summary of findings, and recommendations for all identified Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) at the facility. In addition, site drawings indicating ACBM locations are included in Appendix D.

Previous sampling results and site drawings from the previous survey and additional asbestos information provided by the current staff of the VAIHCS were used in this report. Additional samples of previously identified materials and samples of newly identified suspect materials were collected and analyzed for asbestos content as necessary. Certain areas such as pipe chases, areas above fixed permanent ceilings, and flooring materials located beneath carpeting were not inspected or tested. All samples collected during the inspection were analyzed by the EPA 600/R-93/116 Method using Polarized Light Microscopy, at a NVLAP accredited laboratory. Listed in the table below are the descriptions of the suspect asbestos materials sampled, the sample locations, and the analytical results:

Sample I.D. Material Description Sample Location Asbestos Content

1073134-102-201-1-1 Vinyl sheet flooring Gold Lobby near Room 101B NAD 1073134-102-201-1-2 Mastic under Vinyl sheet flooring Lobby near Room 101B 2% Chrysotile 1073134-72-201-1 Cove Base Mastic Hallway near Scheduling Clerk

Room

NAD

1073134-64-201-1 Cove Base Mastic Hallway near Room 3A NAD

One new material was observed during this reinspection that was not identified during the previous inspections. The condition of this asbestos-containing material was as indicated below:

Material Description Bldg Location Hazard Ranking Approximate Quantity

Flooring Mastic Under Gold Sheet Flooring

102 Quad A lobbies near Rooms 101B and 101A

1-Non-Friable Asbestos 750 SF

Another material was observed during this reinspection that was not listed in the report from the previous inspections but was listed in the database provided. The condition of this asbestos-containing material was as indicated below:

Material Description Bldg Location Hazard Ranking Approximate Quantity

Floor Tile Mastic

Under 9"X9" Tan

102 Most of Quad A, Quad D Electrical Rooms and Quad C, Room 146J

1-Non-Friable Asbestos 15,450 SF

Materials identified or presumed during the previous inspections were observed during this reinspection. The conditions of these asbestos-containing materials were as indicated below:

Homogenous Area

Number

Material Description Condition Approximate Quantity

Building 22 2 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 350 SF 5 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Green Non-friable 450 SF 6 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 450 SF

10 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) Damaged-friable 200 LF 11 Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Domestic Water) Damaged-friable 250 LF 12 Pipe Fitting Insulation On Magnesia-Type (Heating System) Damaged-friable 10 EA 17 Fire Doors Metal Non-friable 1 EA

Area

Number

Material Description Condition Approximate Quantity

18 Window Caulking Window Glaze (Gray) Non-friable 2000 LF 19 Textured Paint Exterior Paint (White) Non-friable 10000 SF

Building 58 2 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 2600 SF 4 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 520 SF

Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan, Brown & Green

Non-friable

19000 SF

16 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 19000 SF 17 Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Light Tan Non-friable 600 SF 29 Mastic On Sink Black Non-friable 7 EA 32 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) Damaged-friable 3000 LF 33 Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Domestic Waterline) Damaged-friable 350 LF 34 Tank Insulation White Damaged-friable 300 SF 36 Debris Soil Debris (MAG) Damaged-friable 12500 SF 37 Thermal Taping Compound Tape Damaged-friable 7000 SF 38 Pipe Support Insulation On Fiberglass Insulated Lines Damaged-friable 350 EA

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Chilled Waterline) Damaged-friable 500 EA

42 Caulking/Putties Fire Stop, On Fan Coil Unit Non-friable 400 LF 43 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 500 SF 45 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 600 SF

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Blk Styrofoam Lines (Domestic/Chilled Lines) Damaged-friable 40 EA

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan With Brown & Yellow Streaks Non-friable 500 SF

Building 64

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) White With Grey Streaks Non-friable 18 SF

4 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 18 SF

Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) White With Brown Streaks Non-friable 120 SF

6 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 120 SF 7 Vinyl Sheet Flooring (Does Not Include Mastic) Brown Damaged-friable 300 SF

16 Piping Insulation Aircell-Type (Heating System) Non-friable 140 LF 18 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 300 SF

Building 69 3 Floor Mastic under tile Black Non-friable 220 SF 6 Piping insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) Damaged-friable 400 LF

10 Debris Pipe Debris In Soil Damaged-friable 60 SF 11 Floor Mastic under tile Black Non-friable 500 SF 15 Textured paint Exterior Paint (White) Non-friable 10000 SF

Building 72 1 Floor Tile 12"x12" (does not include mastic) Tan Non-friable 800 SF 3 Floor Tile 12"x12" (does not include mastic) Gray Non-friable 90 SF

16 Piping insulation Aircell-Type (Heating System) Damaged-friable 200 LF 21 Window caulking Window Glazing (Gray) Non-friable 1500 LF

Building 98 8 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 1800 SF

Area

Number

Material Description Condition Approximate Quantity

15 Floor Tile 12"X12" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan Non-friable 130 SF 16 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 130 SF 17 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan Non-friable 6000 SF 18 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 6000 SF 21 Piping Insulation Magnesia-Type (Heating System) Damaged-friable 350 LF 22 Emergency Generator Muffler Insulation Grey Damaged-friable 100 SF 30 Debris Soil Debris (MAG) Damaged-friable 10000 SF 32 Firestop Caulking/Putties On Fan Coil Unit Non-friable 250 LF 35 Pipe Fitting Insulation On Roof Drain Damaged-friable 12 EA

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Domestic & Chilled Water Line) Damaged-friable 80 EA

37 Pipe Fitting Insulation On Foam Rubber Piping Insulation Damaged-friable 600 EA Building 101

23 Joint Compound On Gypsum Board White Non-friable 2500 SF

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Line (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line) Damaged-friable 1500 EA

26 Tank Insulation Gray Damaged-friable 120 SF 27 Window Caulking Exterior Window Glazing Damaged-friable 8000 LF 29 Piping Insulation Roof Drain Insulation Damaged-friable 15 LF

Building 102 7 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan Non-friable 15,450 SF 8 Mastic under Floor Tile 9"X9" Non-friable 15,450 SF

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line) Damaged-friable 300 EA

27 Window Caulking Gray Non-friable 8000 LF 28 Window Caulking Gray Non-friable 200 LF 202 Mastic under gold sheet flooring Non-friable 750 LF

Building 103

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Htg, Domes/Chilled Water Line) Damaged-friable 1300 EA

Building 104 2 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 5800 SF 4 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 1500 SF 6 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 5000 SF 8 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Tan Non-friable 13400 SF 9 Floor Tile 9"X9" (Does Not Include Mastic) Black Non-friable 13400 SF

12 Floor Mastic Under Tile Black Non-friable 2000 SF

Pipe Fitting Insulation On Fiberglass Run (Heating & Domestic Waterline) Damaged-friable 450 EA

17 Ceiling Tile 1'x1' (Spline System) Pinhole Damaged-friable 3500 SF 18 Mastic On Sink Black Non-friable 3 EA 19 Transite-Type Panels Non-friable 1200 SF 20 Tank Insulation Gray Damaged-friable 50 SF

Generator Insulation Emergency Muffler Generator Insulation Damaged-friable 300 SF

1.0 BUILDING DESCRIPTION

The main part of the current medical center at 1900 East Main Street was opened before the 1950s. This portion of the medical center is referred to as Buildings 58 and

98. These multi-story brick buildings contain insulated piping systems to transfer steam heat throughout the building. The source of the steam is a central steam plant not included in this survey.

There have been major additions since then, in the 1970s, buildings 101, 102, 103 and 104 were constructed. These 1970s single story additions are devoted to surgical care, acute/extended psychiatric care, extended long-term care and skilled nursing home care. There are 401 authorized beds including 223 nursing home beds in the facility.

Support Buildings 22, 64, 69 and 72 were also included in this project. Again, the source of the steam heat is a central steam plant with piping tunnels not included in this survey.

2.0 ASBESTOS BACKGROUND

Intact and undisturbed ACBM do not pose a health risk. They may, however, become a health hazard if they are damaged, disturbed, or deteriorate over time and release fibers into the air. If released into the air, asbestos fibers may be inhaled.

The term asbestos describes six naturally occurring fibrous minerals found in certain types of rock formations. The minerals chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite have been most commonly used in building products such as floor tile, pipe insulation, boiler insulation, and plasters. The minerals anthophyllite, actinolite, and tremolite are not frequently found in ACBM.

Intact and undisturbed ACBM do not pose a health risk. They may, however, become a health hazard if they are damaged, disturbed, or deteriorate over time and release fibers into the air. If released into the air, asbestos fibers may be inhaled.

After prolonged or intense exposure, inhaled asbestos fibers may cause various types of lung disease. The health risks associated with asbestos exposure are greater for those who smoke.

3.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND

3.1 Federal Regulations

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and delegated states are responsible for regulating environmental exposure and protecting workers from asbestos exposure.

OSHA is responsible for the health and safety of workers who may be exposed to asbestos in connection with their jobs (Occupational Exposure to Asbestos; Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910.1001 and 1926.1101). The EPA and state regulators are responsible for developing and enforcing regulations necessary to protect the general public from exposure to airborne contaminants that are known to be hazardous to human health.

In 1979, EPA began an asbestos technical assistance program for building owners, environmental groups, contractors, and industry. In May 1982, EPA issued the first regulation intended to control asbestos in schools under the authority of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); this regulation is known as the Asbestos-in-Schools Rule.

Two EPA regulations govern asbestos: the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

(NESHAP).

AHERA

In 1986, Congress enacted AHERA (Title 40, CFR Part 763) that mandated a regulatory program to address the asbestos hazards in schools. A part of AHERA deals with the mandatory training and accreditation of persons who perform certain types of asbestos-related work in schools. Subsequently, in 1990 Congress amended AHERA to extend some of the training and accreditation requirements to persons performing such work in public and commercial buildings.

AHERA requires inspections of school buildings to determine the conditions of ACBM and preparation of management plans which recommend the best way to reduce the asbestos hazards. The United States Veterans Administration (VA) has adopted many of the requirements of AHERA for surveys performed at VA facilities.

The methods may include removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair, and operations and maintenance to protect human health and the environment from ACBM.

NESHAP

The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 required EPA to develop and enforce regulations to protect the general public from exposure to airborne contaminants that are known to be hazardous to human health; therefore, EPA promulgated NESHAP (Title 40, CFR Part 61) on April 6, 1973.

NESHAP is intended to minimize the release of asbestos fibers during certain activities (i.e., renovations, demolition, and installations). It specifies work practices to be followed during renovations of buildings (except apartment buildings that have no more than four dwelling units) which contain a specific amount of friable asbestos.

NESHAP requires that buildings be inspected for ACBM prior to renovation/demolition projects.

NESHAP also requires owners and operators subject to the asbestos rules to notify delegated state and local agencies and/or the regional EPA offices before demolition or renovation activities begin. In addition, NESHAP requires the removal of all friable ACBM prior to demolition.

OSHA

OSHA began regulating workplace asbestos exposure in 1970, adopting a permissible exposure limit (PEL) to regulate worker exposure. The original asbestos standard has been revised several times to better protect workers. On August 10, 1994, OSHA issued a revised final standard regulating asbestos exposure in all industries. The newly revised standard for the construction industry lowers the PEL. The revised standard also establishes a new classification system for asbestos construction work, which clearly spells out mandatory work practices to follow to reduce worker exposures (see Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Title 29, CFR 1926.1101).

3.2 State Regulations

Illinois state regulations are similar to the Federal regulations. In many instances state asbestos regulations are more stringent; therefore, it is recommended that the applicable state asbestos regulation(s) be reviewed before the start of any renovation/demolition projects.

Illinois state asbestos regulations include requirements for licensing and certification of personnel who will perform asbestos-related work activities. All personnel who engage in asbestos-related activities must comply with the Illinois licensing/certification requirements as well as with all Federal requirements.

4.0 ANALYTICAL METHODS AND LIMITATIONS

4.1 Bulk Sampling Protocol

The number of samples collected from each material varies based on the classification of the material and increases as the potential for a non-uniform mixture of asbestos in the material increases.

EPA and OSHA define an ACBM as any material which contains greater than 1 percent asbestos (some state regulations may be more stringent). The ACBM inspection and bulk sampling were performed in accordance with the methods outlined in the EPA guidance document titled Guidance for Controlling Asbestos- Containing Materials in Buildings (Document No. 560/5-85/024). In addition, bulk sampling of asbestos was performed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763, AHERA requirements for number of samples and types of ACBM to be sampled. According to these requirements, materials are classified as either surfacing (e.g., decorative plaster, spray-applied fireproofing), thermal system insulation (e.g., pipe insulation, pipe fitting insulation, boiler insulation), or miscellaneous materials (e.g., floor tile, ceiling tile, plaster, wallboard, mastics).

The number of samples collected from each material varies based on the classification of the material and increases as the potential for a non-uniform mixture of asbestos in the material increases.

Typically, regulations require a minimum number of samples to be collected from the different classifications of suspect ACBM, as follows:

• Surfacing Material (S)

a) Three samples from homogeneous areas up to 1,000 square feet

b) Five samples from homogeneous areas between 1,000 and 5,000 square feet

c) Seven samples from homogeneous areas over 5,000 square feet

• Thermal System Insulation (T)

a) Minimum of three samples per homogeneous area

• Miscellaneous Material (M)

a) Minimum of two samples per homogeneous area, but must be sufficient to determine asbestos content

4.2 Sample Collection/Analytical Procedures

Samples for asbestos analysis were collected by EPA-certified and state-licensed inspectors. Proper safety measures such as wetting the material before sampling, cleaning up the area by wet-wiping any resulting residual debris, and wearing proper personal protective equipment, were employed. Coring tools and knives were utilized to be certain of sampling the entire thickness of a material. All samples were placed in appropriately labeled airtight containers for shipment to the laboratory.

All asbestos bulk samples were analyzed by the following lab(s):

PLM Laboratory(s) Accreditation(s) Schneider Laboratories, Inc. NVLAP #101150-0

Asbestos-containing materials are defined as suspect materials which have at least one sample containing an asbestos content of 1 percent or more from a homogeneous area set of samples. Bulk samples from a homogeneous area must be found to contain less than 1 percent of asbestos to be classified as non-asbestos-containing.

5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

5.1 Survey Access Limitations

All accessible areas within the facility were inspected for ACBM, including access panels to chases, areas above suspended ceilings, and crawl spaces.

Any areas not inspected included non-accessible pipe chases, areas above plaster or drywall ceilings and areas above patient-care operations.

5.2 Non-Asbestos-Containing Building Materials

The following materials were not sampled (per EPA) because they are not considered suspect asbestos-containing materials:

• Brick materials (except bricks found within boilers)

• Ceramic tiles

• Cinderblock and marble

• Fiberglass insulating materials (yellow and pink colored)

• Plastic and glass materials

• Rubber and synthetic materials including Styrofoam and isocyanates

• Wood materials

As the VAIHCS specifies that all new building materials are non-asbestos-containing, all new construction/renovation materials were classified as non-suspect asbestos-containing materials.

The materials classified as non-asbestos-containing materials based on bulk sampling and analytical results are listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Non-Asbestos-Containing Building Materials

Type Homogeneous Material Description Building 58

Miscellaneous Ceiling Tile 2'x4' (Suspended) Vinyl Covered Building 98

Miscellaneous Flashing Sealer Material On Basement Vapor Barrier Building 101

Thermal System Insulation

Mastic On Non-ACM Pipe Insulation

Building 102 Thermal System Insulation

Mastic On Non-ACM Pipe Insulation

Miscellaneous Mastic Cove Base Mastic Miscellaneous Joint Compound On Gypsum Board Used As Firestopping Miscellaneous Firestop Caulking/Putties Red Miscellaneous Firestop Caulking/Putties Tan Miscellaneous Gasket/cloth Flexible Duct Connector Miscellaneous Vinyl Sheet Flooring (Including

Mastic) Beige

Miscellaneous Vinyl Sheet…