Amendment 0003 - Architectural Specs.pdf

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SECTION 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

This section specifies demolition and removal of portions of buildings, utilities, other structures.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Safety Requirements: Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements Article, ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP).

B. Reserved items that are to remain the property of the Government:

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C. Asbestos Removal: Section 02 82 13.13, GLOVEBAG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

D. Lead Paint: Section 02 83 33.13, LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL.

E. Construction Waste Management: Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT.

F. Infectious Control: Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1.3 PROTECTION:

A. Perform demolition in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures.

Comply with requirements of GENERAL CONDITIONS Article, ACCIDENT

PREVENTION.

B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

Comply with requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS.

C. Provide enclosed dust chutes with control gates from each floor to carry debris to truck beds and govern flow of material into truck.

Provide overhead bridges of tight board or prefabricated metal construction at dust chutes to protect persons and property from falling debris.

D. Prevent spread of flying particles and dust. Sprinkle rubbish and debris with water to keep dust to a minimum. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable condition such as, but not

02 41 00 - 2 limited to; ice, flooding, or pollution. Vacuum and dust the work area daily.

E. In addition to previously listed fire and safety rules to be observed in performance of work, include following:

1. Maintain usable condition to highest remaining floor. Keep stairway free of obstructions and debris until that level of structure has been removed.

2. Wherever a cutting torch or other equipment that might cause a fire is used, provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. Instruct all possible users in use of fire extinguishers.

F. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Medical Center; any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Resident Engineer. The

Contractor shall coordinate the work of this section with all other work and shall construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. The Contractor shall ensure that structural elements are not overloaded and shall be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition or removal works.

Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement must have Resident

Engineer’s approval.

G. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION:

A. Debris, including brick, concrete, stone, metals and similar materials shall become property of Contractor and shall be disposed of by him daily, off the Medical Center to avoid accumulation at the demolition site. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Resident Engineer. Contractor shall dispose debris in

02 41 00 - 3 compliance with applicable federal, state or local permits, rules and/or regulations.

B. Remove and legally dispose of all materials. Materials removed shall become property of contractor and shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable federal, state or local permits, rules and/or regulations. The removal of hazardous material shall be referred to

Hazardous Materials specifications.

3.2 CLEAN-UP:

On completion of work of this section and after removal of all debris, leave site in clean condition satisfactory to Resident Engineer.

Clean-up shall include off the Medical Center disposal of all items and materials not required to remain property of the Government as well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition operations.

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HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS

INSPECTION REPORT

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Oklahoma City, OK

VA Project No: 635-18-109

May 28, 2020

Prepared for:

Veterans Affairs Medical Center c/o FourFront Design, Inc.

517 7th Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

Prepared by:

AMI Environmental

8802 South 135th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68138

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SURVEY OVERVIEW

1.1. Purpose and Scope

1.1.1. Inspection Area

1.1.2. Limitations

1.2. Regulatory Reference

2. BUILDING INFORMATION

2.1. General Construction

2.2. Pre-Existing Information

3. INSPECTION METHODOLOGIES

3.1. Asbestos Inspection

3.1.1. Key Definitions

3.1.2. Homogenous Material Numbering Convention

3.1.3. Bulk Sampling

3.2. Lead-Based Paint Inspection

3.2.1. Key Definitions

3.2.2. Homogenous Paint Applications Numbering Convention

3.2.3. Paint Chip Sampling

4. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION FINDINGS

4.1. Asbestos Inspection Findings

4.2. Lead Paint Inspection Findings

5. RISKS AND HAZARDS

5.1. Asbestos

5.2. Lead-Based Paint

5.3. Mold

6. RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1. General Recommendations

6.1.1. Asbestos

6.1.2. Lead-Based Paint

6.2. Hazardous Conditions Recommendations

6.3. Point Count Analysis / TEM Chatfield Analysis Recommendations

7. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Asbestos-Containing Materials

7.1.1. Notification Requirements

7.1.2. Asbestos Removal Requirements

7.1.3. OSHA Regulation of <1 Percent Asbestos

7.1.4. Asbestos Removal Regulations

7.2. Lead-Based Paint

7.2.1. Disposal Requirements

7.2.2. Construction Requirements

APPENDIX A: Tables

APPENDIX B: Photo Logs

APPENDIX C: Analytical Results

APPENDIX D: Inspectors Credentials

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INSPECTION REPORT

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1. SURVEY OVERVIEW

On May 12, 2020, multiple areas within Building 1 and Building 19, at the Veterans Affairs Medical

Center, Oklahoma City, OK, were inspected for asbestos-containing material (ACM) and lead-based paint

(LBP) by a representative of AMI Environmental (AMIE). The hazardous building materials inspection was conducted in preparation for planned improvements. The project is hereinafter referred to as The

Project. The inspection was initiated at the request of Mr. Jeff Ruppel of FourFront Design Inc. on behalf of the VA Medical Center.

The inspection was performed by Mr. Grayson Cook in accordance with regulatory requirements and generally accepted industry methods. Copies of applicable requisite training certificates for Mr. Cook are provided in Appendix E.

1.1. Purpose and Scope

The purpose and scope of the inspection was to identify and sample suspect ACMs, LBPs or other lead containing building materials present in the project area that may be impacted by The Project.

1.1.1. Inspection Area

The hazardous building materials inspection of the limited project area included water plant equipment in selected areas of the Project area within Building 1 and Building 19. The project is expected to impact equipment in four (4) areas of water equipment in Building 1 and Building

19 mechanical rooms, and hot water mixing valves located throughout the Project Area in

Building 1. Additional impacted materials may be discovered during construction for “dead legs” of water pipe are discovered. The above described areas are hereinafter referred to collectively as the Inspection Area.

1.1.2. Limitations

Nondestructive sampling protocols prevented inspection and sampling of materials inside walls and other inaccessible areas of the building. Examples of suspect materials not sampled, include gaskets in valves, and concealed materials which may exist inside finished interior walls, pipe chases and rigid ceilings. Gaskets within valves are inaccessible and are assumed as ACM.

The hospital was occupied at the time of the inspection and not all areas were accessible. The scope of the project includes piping in “dead legs” that may harbor Legionella bacteria. Those materials were not identified or were inaccessible at the time of the inspection. The insulation materials identified in these pipes may have ACM insulation.

It is recommended that prior to or during construction that any new materials discovered in the demolition process be tested or abated as ACM.

Sampling of these materials may not be necessary if, in the case of suspect ACM, the materials are assumed to be ACM or if they are determined by a licensed asbestos inspector to be homogenous to other materials that were sampled.

Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report AMI Project No. 19-00208

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1.2. Regulatory Reference

The asbestos inspection was conducted in accordance with USEPA National Emission Standard for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations (ref.: 40 CFR, Part 61), following criteria established for identifying asbestos-containing building materials that may be impacted by planned renovation activities; applicable protocols established by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

(AHERA) (ref.: 40 CFR 763). There is also no licensing requirement for lead paint sampling in non-

HUD facilities.

The State of Oklahoma licenses asbestos inspectors to perform asbestos inspections in the State of

Oklahoma.

2. BUILDING INFORMATION

2.1. General Construction

This project involves replacement of water equipment and valves.

2.2. Pre-Existing Information

Information on previous surveys or sampling for lead-based paint or asbestos, was not provided.

3. INSPECTION METHODOLOGIES

3.1. Asbestos Inspection

The inspection and sampling were conducted in accordance with the USEPA National Emission

Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations (ref.: 40 CFR, Part 61), following criteria established for identifying asbestos-containing. building materials that may be impacted by planned renovation. Additional aspects of the inspection methodology are discussed below.

3.1.1. Key Definitions

3.1.1.1. Homogenous Material

Homogenous materials are unique applications of building materials uniform in color and texture. The homogeneity of a material can be further defined by area(s) of application. Bulk sampling is conducted to determine the asbestos content of a homogenous material.

3.1.1.2. Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) define ACMs as any material that contains greater than one percent asbestos, as determined by visual area estimation (microscopic analysis). The

State of Oklahoma follows the EPA standard. Some materials contain one percent or less asbestos. While these materials are not ACMs, by definition, they are still regulated by OSHA, for worker exposure.

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3.1.1.3. Friable/Non-Friable ACM

Friable ACMs are materials that contain more than one percent asbestos and, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, thereby releasing fibers into the air more readily. In contrast, non-friable ACMs are ACMs that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Non-friable ACMs are grouped into two categories: Category I and Category

II.

3.1.1.4. Regulated Asbestos-Containing Materials (RACM)

Regulated Asbestos-Containing Materials (RACM) include friable ACMs and non-friable ACMs that, depending on their category, have become friable, have been subjected to specific forms of impact damage, have a high probability of becoming friable, and/or may become friable during removal.

3.1.2. Homogenous Material Numbering Convention

All suspect asbestos materials are assigned a unique homogeneous material number. AHERA identifies three basic material types: Surfacing Materials (SM), which include spray and trowel applied materials, such as fireproofing, ceiling texture, plaster, etc.; Thermal System Insulation

(TSI), which includes insulating materials applied to mechanical and plumbing components for temperature preservation and condensation prevention purposes; and Miscellaneous

Materials (MM), which includes all other materials, such as floor coverings and mastics, roofing materials, asbestos cement products, and many others. When a homogenous material has multiple layers, individual layers are identified and analyzed separately by laboratory analysis.

3.1.3. Bulk Sampling

Bulk sampling must be performed to determine whether suspect building material contains asbestos. Asbestos bulk sampling for the inspection was conducted in accordance with protocols established by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) (ref.: 40

CFR 763). Friability of the suspect asbestos-containing materials was determined by touching and/or sampling of the material.

3.1.3.1. Bulk Sample Numbering Convention

Bulk samples are given a sequence number when collected.

3.1.3.2. Polarized Light Microscopy Analysis (PLM)

Bulk samples collected during the inspection were submitted to an EPA accredited laboratory, EMSL Analytical, Inc. (EMSL), located at 200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, New Jersey. EMSL was instructed to perform Polarized Light

Microscopy (PLM) analysis, utilizing dispersion staining techniques (ref: EPA

Method 600/M4-82-020). PLM analysis is the most commonly used visual estimate method. While PLM analysis is acceptable to EPA, OSHA, and most states for determining asbestos content, some states now require more sophisticated methods when analyzing certain types of materials.

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A total of 17 asbestos bulk samples were collected and submitted for laboratory analysis. PLM Analysis was performed on the 17 samples collected. None of the samples contained additional distinct layers (i.e. mastic). Heterogeneous applications are individual layers of different materials contained within a single bulk sampled, each of which must be analyzed individually to determine its asbestos content (e.g.

vinyl floor tiles and mastic; cove base and mastic; etc.). Table 1 lists all samples collected and analyzed in the current survey.

Some samples and/or heterogeneous applications may not have been analyzed by the lab if a positive result was obtained from a sample that is among a group of samples representing a suspect material. This process, known as stop on first positive, is followed because if a single sample is found to be positive, that material is determined to be ACM, thus making it unnecessary to analyze any additional samples in the sampling group.

Please refer to the Table 1– Asbestos Material Sampling Table in Appendix A for a complete listing of all materials sampled. The laboratory analytical reports may be found in Appendix D for the current inspection.

3.1.3.3. Quantification Method Analysis

EPA regulations allow materials determined to contain less than 10 percent asbestos utilizing a visual estimate quantification method, such as PLM analysis, to be treated as non-asbestos containing if the material is re-analyzed using one of two quantification methods and determined to contain one percent or less of asbestos. The two acceptable quantification methods are point count analysis and TEM Chatfield analysis.

Quantification methods are more time-consuming and more expensive analytical procedures that are occasionally used to more accurately determine the amount of asbestos in certain samples. Because of their higher cost and the acceptable accuracy of the less expensive visual estimation method, laboratories do not typically perform quantification analyses unless specifically requested.

The quantification method known as point count analysis is used for most ACM types, except floor tile. The organic matrix composition of floor tile precludes the use of point count analysis to more accurately determine asbestos amounts within a sample.

Therefore, TEM Chatfield analysis—which effectively removes all organic materials, leaving only asbestos behind—is necessary to provide a more precise percentage of asbestos content in floor tile.

Please refer to section 6.0 Recommendations, for recommendations concerning supplemental analysis.

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3.2. Lead-Based Paint Inspection

The LBP inspection included visual identification of homogenous paint applications and bulk sampling of the paint(s) for laboratory analysis. While the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD) promulgates guidelines for LBP inspections in child occupied facilities, there are no formal guidelines for non-HUD regulated inspections. Thus, the LBP inspection was conducted in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and practices. Additional aspects of the inspection methodology are discussed below.

3.2.1. Key Definitions

3.2.1.1. Homogenous Paint Applications

Homogenous paint applications are significant paint applications that are visually distinct by their color and uniformity. Significant paint applications do not include incidental occurrences of paint such as isolated occurrences of accent trim, artistic paints, etc. While visual inspection alone cannot generally identify sub-layers of paint, these applications are often identified in the XRF analysis.

3.2.1.2. Lead-Based Paint (LBP)

Pursuant to Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 169, LBP is defined as paint or other surface coatings equal to or greater than 0.5 percent lead by weight or equal to or greater than 1 mg/cm2.

3.2.2. Homogenous Paint Applications Numbering Convention

Homogenous paints and coatings are assigned a unique homogeneous material number (HM#).

The HM# is referenced throughout the report to uniquely identify each paint application.

3.2.3. Lead-based Paint and Lead Containing Materials Sampling Sampling of suspected lead-based paint or other suspected lead containing materials was conducted using bulk sampling of the paint applications and materials identified. A total of 7 lead-based paint samples were analyzed by Atomic Absorption to determine the lead content of materials or painted surfaces.

4. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION FINDINGS

Key findings of the hazardous building materials inspection are summarized below. Please refer to the

Appendices for complete details of the inspection findings and supporting documentation.

4.1. Asbestos Inspection Findings

Below is a summary of the findings of the asbestos inspection:

• All Asbestos Samples were Non-detect for asbestos

• Gaskets and present in valves and are assumed to be ACM.

Please refer to Table 1 – Asbestos Sampling Table in Appendix A for a complete listing of all asbestos sampling.

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4.2. Lead Paint Inspection Findings

Below is a summary of the findings of the lead-based paint inspection:

• Lead-based paint (LBP), red, is present on valves in B115 mechanical room. (5 Each)

• Lead-based paint (LBP), brown, is present on valves in B155 mechanical room. (2 Each)

• Samples L3, L6, and L7 were paint containing lead (PCL)

Please refer to Table 2 – Lead Paint Sampling Table in Appendix A for a complete listing of all lead-based paint sampling.

5. RISKS AND HAZARDS

5.1. Asbestos

To be a significant health concern, asbestos fibers must be inhaled. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they become lodged in the lung tissue or alveoli. Here they clog and scar the tissues, causing the walls of the alveoli to lose their elasticity and useful function in respiration. Asbestosis (scarring of the lung), lung cancer, and Mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the chest or lining of the abdominal wall) are diseases associated with asbestos exposure. Risks and hazards increase with increased exposure. ACM condition, proximity to building occupants, building use, and other factors can influence the potential for asbestos fibers to become airborne, and therefore increase exposure risks.

5.2. Lead-Based Paint

Inhalation and ingestion are the major routes of lead exposure. Once in the body, lead is distributed via the bloodstream to red blood cells, soft-tissue and bone. The kidneys and gastrointestinal (GI) tract eliminate lead in the body very slowly, while minute amounts are lost through perspiration.

Lead in the body can cause serious damage to the central and peripheral nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the kidneys. Exposure to high concentrations of lead can cause retardation, convulsions, coma, and sometimes death. Children are especially vulnerable and susceptible to lead poisoning. Even low levels of exposure persisting during childhood are known to slow a child’s normal development and cause learning and behavioral problems. Exposure to lead can result from deteriorating surfaces and activities mechanically impacting lead surfaces. Preventing exposure requires proper work practices, monitoring, disposal and personal protective equipment during demolition, alteration and friction producing activities.

6. RECOMMENDATIONS

The purpose of this section is to interpret survey findings and provide preliminary recommendations that may be relevant and appropriate at this time. Because this document is a presentation of investigative findings, recommendations related to future construction activities are inherently general in nature. More specific determinations concerning hazardous building materials to be impacted by construction should be made during the abatement project design process.

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6.1. General Recommendations

6.1.1. Asbestos

State and/or federal regulations require that ACMs be removed prior to demolition or renovation activities that will impact the ACMs. Depending on the specific renovation work to be performed, certain ACMs may not require removal if they will not be disturbed and do not pose a risk to building occupants or construction trade workers. However, to ensure worker safety and to eliminate future asbestos-related maintenance and management costs and risks, AMIE recommends removal of all identified ACMs in the areas to be renovated. While partial abatement may be technically possible, it is often impractical and not cost-effective.

ACMs not impacted by renovation or demolition activities should be inspected annually and maintained in good condition. ACMs deemed to be in less than good condition (damaged or significantly damaged) should be repaired or removed and replaced. Such repairs should be performed by qualified persons and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Concealed asbestos material may be present and should be sampled and analyzed for asbestos content, if impacted by construction or assumed as ACM.

6.1.2. Lead-Based Paint and Lead Containing Materials

Facility owners are ultimately liable for their lead-containing hazardous waste from cradle to grave. EPA regulations provide two ways to determine whether a waste stream, such as demolition debris containing LBP, must be classified as hazardous waste. Waste generators can either test the waste using an approved testing method (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching

Procedure [TCLP]), or they can apply knowledge of the hazardous characteristic of the waste.

Based on the initial lead paint testing results, AMIE recommends TCLP testing be conducted on the existing building materials, painted and unpainted, prior to the start of renovation or demolition activity. In addition, trade contractors who work in the facility should also be notified of the presence of lead so that they can appropriately monitor and protect their workers against lead exposure.

Any lead-based painted building components not removed during renovation should be considered for inclusion in a facility management plan that maintains potential exposure below

OSHA action levels and ensures the material will be handled properly and in accordance with applicable regulations.

6.2. Hazardous Conditions Recommendations

No hazardous conditions, from hazardous materials, were observed in the building during the inspection.

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6.3. Point Count Analysis / TEM Chatfield Analysis Recommendations

AMIE does not recommend Point Count or TEM Chatfield analysis of any of the ACMs identified.

7. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Asbestos-Containing Materials

The removal and disposal of ACMs is regulated at the federal, state, and, sometimes, local level. While some states have developed their own regulatory standards for the various asbestos disciplines, many states have adopted the federal standards but have established licensing requirements and enforcement authority at the state level.

7.1.1. Notification Requirements

EPA’s NESHAP regulation, 40 CFR, Subpart M, 61.145, Standard for Demolition and

Renovation, stipulates that an owner of a facility submit proper notification with either the

EPA’s regional office and/or the state and local regulatory agency of intention to demolish or renovate. Notifications must be received by the appropriate regulatory agencies 10 working days prior to commencement of asbestos stripping or removal, or other site work. If the demolition or renovation date changes, or the scope of work is increased, another notification is required.

7.1.2. Asbestos Removal Requirements

Asbestos removal must be performed by a licensed abatement contractor. The contractor should follow all work practices, worker protection, and disposal requirements set forth in the contract specifications and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the EPA. Key federal regulations concerning asbestos include 29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR

1926.1101, 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, and 40 CFR 763.

7.1.3. OSHA Regulation of ≤ 1 Percent Asbestos

While EPA and many states do not regulate materials containing one percent or less asbestos, OSHA regulates materials containing any amount of asbestos. (Ref. OSHA Construction

Industry Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101(a)(3))

7.1.4. State of Oklahoma Asbestos Removal Regulations

The State of Oklahoma Asbestos Control Act regulates Asbestos Removal, and licenses workers and professionals working in the Asbestos Industry. Asbestos Containing Building

Material (ACBM) shall only be removed by licensed and accredited contractors in the State of Oklahoma.

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7.2. Lead Waste

7.2.1. Disposal Requirements

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) classifies lead-containing waste streams as hazardous materials if TCLP levels exceed five parts per million. If TCLP leachable lead levels exceed that threshold, EPA regulations (40 CFR 261) require the waste stream to be handled and disposed of as a hazardous waste. Waste streams containing less the five parts per million of leachable lead are classified as non-hazardous waste and can be disposed of in a construction and demolition landfill.

7.2.2. Construction Requirements

OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.62 regulates worker exposure to lead during construction activities that include demolition or salvage of structures where lead or materials containing lead are present, as well as removal or encapsulation of lead-containing materials. The standard establishes maximum limits of exposure to lead, including a permissible exposure limit and action level, and should be adhered to during construction and demolition activities.

APPENDIX A

Tables

Table 1 – Asbestos Materials Sampling Table

Table 2 – Lead Paint Sampling Table www.amienvironmental.com

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Table 1 – Asbestos Material Sampling Table

Homogeneous

Area

Sample

No.

Photo

No.

Description Color Material Location Asbestos Content

Estimated

Quantity Comments

1 1-B1-1 1 Caulk White Building 1 Mechanical None Detected

1 1-B1-2 1 Caulk White Building 1 Mechanical None Detected

2 1-B1-3 2 Caulk Brown Building 1 Mechanical None Detected

2 1-B1-4 2 Caulk Brown Building 1 Mechanical None Detected

3 R-G-1 3 Caulk White Building 19 Mechanical None Detected

3 R-G-1 3 Caulk White Building 19 Mechanical None Detected

4 R-G-2 4 Caulk White Building 19 Mechanical None Detected

4 R-G-2 4 Caulk White Building 19 Mechanical None Detected

5 C-B-1 5 Caulk White Bldg. 1 BF118 None Detected

5 C-B-2 5 Caulk White Bldg. 1 BF118 None Detected

6 C-B-3 6 Caulk White Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

6 C-B-4 6 Caulk White Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

7 C-B-5 7 Caulk Green Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

7 C-B-6 7 Caulk Green Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

C-B-7

Debris-Spray on

Fireproofing

Gray Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

C-B-8

Debris-Spray on

Fireproofing

Gray Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

8 C-B-9 8 Debris-Spray on

Fireproofing Gray

Bldg. 1 BF155 None Detected

Table 1. Asbestos Material Sampling Results Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) = >1% Asbestos

Table 2 – Lead Sampling Table

Sample

No.

Photo

No.

Substrate Description Location Color Lead Content Condition

Estimated

Quantity

L1 Metal Water Heater Paint Building 19 Blue <0.080%

L2 Metal Water Heater Paint Bldg. 1 B118 Tan <0.080%

L3 Metal Water Heater Frame Bldg. 1 B118 Brown <0.015%

L4 Metal Valves Bldg. 1 B118 Red 1.6% 5

L5 Metal Valves Bldg. 1 B155 Brown 0.63% 6

L6 Metal Valves and Pipe Bldg. 1 B155 Black <0.010%

L7 Metal Valve Bldg. 1 B155 Red <0.010%

Table 2. Lead-Based Paint Lead-Based Paint = ≥ 0.5% by Weight

APPENDIX B

Photo Logs

Asbestos Photo Log

Lead-Based Paint Photo Log www.amienvironmental.com

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Asbestos Photo Log

PHOTO 1

White Caulk-Building 1 Mechanical

Non-ACM

PHOTO 2

White Caulk-Building 1 Mechanical

PHOTO 3

White Caulk-Building 19

PHOTO 4

White Caulk-Building 19

PHOTO 5

White Caulk Bldg. 1 BF118

PHOTO 6

White Caulk Bldg. 1 BF155

PHOTO 7

Green Caulk Bldg. 1 BF155

PHOTO 8

Debris from Spray on Fireproofing

Bldg. 1 BF155

Lead-Based Paint Photo Log

PHOTO 1

Blue Paint on Water Heater

Non-Lead-based Paint (<0.5%)

PHOTO 2

Paint on Water Heater

Non-Lead-based Paint (<0.5%)

PHOTO 3

Paint on Water Heater Frame

Paint Containing Lead (<0.5%)

PHOTO 4

Red Valves – B118 Mechanical Room

(>0.5%) Lead-based Paint

PHOTO 5

Brown Valve B155 Mechanical Room

(>0.5%) Lead-based Paint

PHOTO 6

Black Valves (<0.5%) Non-Lead-based Paint

PHOTO 7

Red Painted Valve

(<0.5%) Non-Lead-based Paint

APPENDIX C

Analytical Results

Asbestos Lab Report

Lead Results

Lead Analysis Report

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Tel/Fax: (800) 220-3675 / (856) 786-5974 http://www.EMSL.com / cinnasblab@EMSL.com

042011315EMSL Order:

Customer ID: AMI50

Customer PO: 19-208

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Bill Crowe (402) 981-1006

Fax:AMI Group, Inc. (402) 397-3313

Received Date:8802 South 135th Street 05/14/2020 9:15 AM

Analysis Date:Suite 100 05/19/2020

Collected Date:Omaha, NE 68138-6511 05/12/2020

Project: 19-208 / OKC VA / Domectic Hot Water

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via EPA 600/R-93/116 Method using Polarized

Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

1-B-1

042011315-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)94%Cellulose

Glass

2%

4%

White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Building 1 - Whit

Caulk

1-B-2

042011315-0002

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)92%Cellulose

Glass

4%

4%

White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Building 1 - Whit

Caulk

1-B-3

042011315-0003

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)75%Cellulose25%Brown/White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Building 1 - Brown

Caulk

1-B-4

042011315-0004

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)75%Cellulose25%Brown

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Building 1 - Brown

Caulk

R-G-1

042011315-0005

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)75%Cellulose

Glass

20%

5%

White/Yellow

Fibrous

Heterogeneous

Research - White

Caulk

R-G-2

042011315-0006

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)89%Cellulose

Glass

Fibrous (Other)

2%

6%

3%

White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Research - White

Caulk

R-G-3

042011315-0007

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)70%Cellulose30%White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Research - White

Caulk

R-G-4

042011315-0008

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)70%Cellulose

Glass

25%

5%

White/Yellow

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Research - White

Caulk

C-B1

042011315-0009

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)91%Cellulose

Glass

4%

5%

White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - BF118 ICU

Surgery

C-B2

042011315-0010

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)75%Cellulose

Glass

15%

10%

White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - BF118 ICU

Surgery

C-B3

042011315-0011

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)78%Cellulose

Glass

20%

2%

White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - BF1158 ER 1 of ICU

C-B4

042011315-0012

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)82%Cellulose

Glass

15%

3%

White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - BF1158 ER 1 of ICU

C-B5

042011315-0013

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Green

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - Green Caulk

C-B6

042011315-0014

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Green

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - Green Caulk

C-B7

042011315-0015

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)18%Cellulose

Min. Wool

2%

80%

Gray

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - Debris from

Spray On

C-B8

042011315-0016

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)18%Cellulose

Min. Wool

2%

80%

Gray

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - Debris from

Spray On

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EMSL Analytical, Inc.

200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Tel/Fax: (800) 220-3675 / (856) 786-5974 http://www.EMSL.com / cinnasblab@EMSL.com

042011315EMSL Order:

Customer ID: AMI50

Customer PO: 19-208

Project ID:

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via EPA 600/R-93/116 Method using Polarized

Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

C-B9

042011315-0017

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)18%Cellulose

Min. Wool

2%

80%

Gray

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Clinic - Debris from

Spray On

Analyst(s)

Nancy Stalter (6)

Olufunke Akintunde (11)

Samantha Rundstrom, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis . The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 "Interim

Method"), but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 ("final") version of the method. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations . Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. All samples received in acceptable condition unless otherwise noted. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction for all non -friable organically bound materials prior to analysis. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA-LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, NYS ELAP 10872, NJ DEP 03036, PA ID# 68-00367, LA #04127

Initial report from: 05/20/2020 08:30:03

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Client Sample Description ConcentrationLab ID Analyzed Weight Lead

Collected

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Phone/Fax: (856) 303-2500 / (856) 786-5974 http://www.EMSL.com cinnaminsonleadlab@emsl.com

Attn: Bill Crowe AMI Group, Inc.

8802 South 135th Street Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68138-6511

Received: 05/14/20 10:30 AM

19-208 / OKC VA Dom Hot Water

Fax: (402) 397-3313 Phone: (402) 397-5001

Project:

5/12/2020Collected:

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

202004307 CustomerID: AMI50 CustomerPO: 19-208 ProjectID:

EMSL Order:

0.2911 Site: Research Water Heater

202004307-0001L1 <0.0080 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

0.2688 Site: B118 Clinic

202004307-0002L2 <0.0080 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

0.1362 Site: B118 Water Heater

202004307-0003L3 <0.015 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

0.0969 Site: B118 Valve

202004307-0004L4 1.6 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

0.0677 Site: B155

202004307-0005L5 0.63 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

0.1983 Site: Black Pipe + Valve

202004307-0006L6 <0.010 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

0.1974 Site: Red Valve

202004307-0007L7 <0.010 % wt5/19/2020 g5/12/2020

Phillip Worby, Lead Laboratory Manager or other approved signatory

Test Report ChmSnglePrm/nQC-7.32.3 Printed: 5/20/2020 10:42:20 AM

*Analysis following Lead in Paint by EMSL SOP/Determination of Environmental Lead by FLAA. Reporting limit is 0.008 % wt based on the minimum sample weight per our SOP. Unless noted, results in this report are not blank corrected. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted. "<" (less than) result signifies that the analyte was not detected at or above the reporting limit. Measurement of uncertainty is available upon request. The QC data associated with the sample results included in this report meet the recovery and precision requirements unless specifically indicated otherwise.

Definitions of modifications are available upon request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NELAP Certifications: NJ 03036, NY 10872, PA 68-00367, AIHA-LAP, LLC ELLAP 100194, A2LA 2845.01

Initial report from 05/20/2020 10:42:20 http://www.EMSL.com mailto:cinnaminsonleadlab@emsl.com

APPENDIX D

Inspector’s Credentials

VA Project No. 635-16-104 09-01-15

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SECTION 02 82 13.13

GLOVEBAG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

1.1.4 TASKS

1.1.5 ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

1.4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

1.5.2 Asbestos Abatement CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.4 STATE REQUIREMENTS:

1.5.5 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.6 STANDARDS

1.5.7 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

1.5.8 NOTICES

1.5.9 PERMITS/LICENSES

1.5.10 POSTING AND FILING OF REGULATIONS

1.5.11 VA RESPONSIBILITIES

1.5.12 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS

1.5.14 PRE-Construction MEETING

1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION

1.6.1 PERSONNEL

1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

1.7.2 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

1.7.3 SELECTION AND USE OF RESPIRATORS

1.7.4 MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

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1.7.5 MEDICAL WRITTEN OPINION

1.7.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

1.7.7 RESPIRATOR FIT CHECK

1.7.8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS

1.8 WORKER PROTECTION

1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT PERSONNEL

1.8.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

1.8.3 personal PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1.8.4 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE

1.8.5 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE

1.8.6 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS

1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES

1.9.1 DESCRIPTION

1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF and w/EDF

1.9.4 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (PDF)

1.9.5 waste/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (w/EDF)

1.9.6 waste/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (all abatement projects)

2.2 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.1 GENERAL

2.2.2 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEALING THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.3 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.4 CRITICAL BARRIERS

2.2.5 SECONDARY BARRIERS

2.2.6 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.7 FIRESTOPPING

2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING

2.3.1 GENERAL

2.3.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE VPIH/cih CONSULTANT

2.3.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR

CPIH/CIH

2.4 Asbestos hazard abatement plan

2.5 SUBMITTALS

2.5.1 PRE-start MEETING SUBMITTALS

2.5.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT

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2.5.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT

2.6 ENCAPSULANTS

2.6.1 TYPES OF ENCAPSULANTS

2.6.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.7 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

2.8 RECYCLABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 REGULATED AREA PREPARATIONS

3.1.1 SITE SECURITY

3.1.2 OSHA DANGER SIGNS

3.1.3.1 SHUT DOWN - LOCK OUT ELECTRICAL

3.1.3.2 SHUT DOWN - LOCK OUT HVAC

3.1.4 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS FOR THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.1 GENERAL

3.1.4.2 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEALING OFF

3.1.4.3 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.4 CRITICAL BARRIERS

3.1.4.5 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.4.6 floor barriers:

3.1.5 SANITARY FACILITIES

3.1.6 Pre-Cleaning

3.1.6.1 PRE-CLEANING MOVABLE OBJECTS

3.1.6.2 PRE-CLEANING FIXED OBJECTS

3.1.6.3 PRE-CLEANING SURFACES IN THE REGULATED AREA

3.1.7 PRE-ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES

3.1.7.1 PRE-ABATEMENT MEETING

3.1.7.2 PRE-ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS AND PREPARATIONS

3.1.7.3 PRE-ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS

3.2 REMOVAL OF piping ACM

3.2.1 WETTING MATERIALS

3.2.2 SECONDARY BARRIER AND WALKWAYS

3.2.3 WET REMOVAL OF ACM

3.3 GLOVEBAG REMOVAL PROCEDURES

3.3.1 GENERAL

3.3.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE GLOVEBAG PROCEDURE

3.4 LOCKDOWN ENCAPSULATION

3.4.1 GENERAL

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3.4.2 SEALING EXPOSED EDGES

3.5 DISPOSAL OF ACM WASTE MATERIALS

3.5.1 GENERAL

3.5.2 PROCEDURES

3.6 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION

3.6.1 GENERAL

3.6.2 REGULATED AREA CLEARANCE

3.6.3 WORK DESCRIPTION

3.6.4 PRE-DECONTAMINATION CONDITIONS

3.6.5 FIRST CLEANING

3.6.6 PRE-CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND TESTING

3.6.7 LOCKDOWN ENCAPSULATION OF ABATED SURFACES

3.7 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTIOns AND AIR CLEARANCE TESTING

3.7.1 GENERAL

3.7.2 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION

3.7.3 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE TESTING

3.7.4 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

3.7.5 CLEARANCE SAMPLING USING PCM

3.7.6 CLEARANCE SAMPLING USING TEM

3.7.7 LABORATORY TESTING OF PCM SAMPLES

3.7.8 LABORATORY TESTING OF TEM SAMPLES

3.8 ABATEMENT CLOSEOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

3.8.1 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK

3.8.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY CONTRACTOR

3.8.3 WORK SHIFTS

3.8.4 RE-INSULATION

ATTACHMENT #1

ATTACHMENT #2

ATTACHMENT #3

ATTACHMENT #4

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

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

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

A. Below is a brief description of the estimated quantities of asbestos containing materials to be abated by the glove bag method. These quantities are for informational purposes only and are based on the best information available at the time of the specification preparation. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as the actual quantities to be abated.

Nothing in this section may be interpreted as limiting the extent of work otherwise required by this contract and related documents.

B. Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM piping and fittings and asbestos contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area in the following approximate quantities:

For use in removal of ACM or assumed ACM pipe insulation and/or gaskets found during construction

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.B. Section 02 83 33-13 LEAD_BASED PAINT

ABATEMENT

1.1.4 TASKS

The work tasks are summarized as follows:

A. Pre-abatement activities including pre-abatement meeting(s), inspection(s), notifications, permits, submittal approvals, work-site preparations, emergency procedures arrangements, and Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plans for glove bag asbestos abatement work.

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

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

1.1.5 ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

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

B. The Contractor shall use the existing facilities in the building strictly within the limits indicated in contract documents as well as the approved VA Design and Construction Procedures. VA Design and Construction Procedures drawings of partially occupied buildings will show the limits of regulated areas; the placement of decontamination facilities; the temporary location of bagged waste ACM; the path of transport to outside the building; and the temporary waste storage area for each building/regulated area. Any variation from the arrangements shown on drawings shall be secured in writing from the VA representative through the pre-abatement plan of action. The following limitations of use shall apply to existing facilities shown on drawings:

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

The quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent of work included in this section are estimated, which are limited by the physical constraints imposed by occupancy of the buildings and accessibility to ACM. Accordingly, minor variations (+/- 5%) in quantities of ACM within the regulated area are considered as having no impact on contract price and time requirements of this contract. Where additional work is required beyond the above variation, the contractor shall provide unit prices for newly discovered ACM and those prices shall be used for additional work required under the contractor.

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

If the Contracting Officer; their field representative; (the facility Safety Officer/Manager or their designee, or the VA Professional Industrial Hygienist/ Certified Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH) presents a verbal Stop Asbestos Removal Order, the Contractor/Personnel shall immediately stop all asbestos removal and maintain HEPA filtered negative pressure air flow in the containment and adequately wet any exposed ACM.

If a verbal Stop Asbestos Removal Order is issued, the VA shall follow-up with a written order to the Contractor as soon as it is practicable.

The Contractor shall not resume any asbestos removal activity until authorized to do so in writing by the VA Contracting Officer. A stop asbestos removal order may be issued at any time the VA Contracting Officer determines abatement conditions/activities are not within VA specification, regulatory requirements or that an imminent hazard exists to human health or the environment. Work stoppage will continue until conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the VA. Standby time and costs for corrective actions will be borne by the Contractor, including the VPIH/CIH time. The occurrence of any of the following events shall be reported immediately by the Contractor’s competent person to the VA Contracting Office or field representative using the most expeditious means (e.g., verbal or telephonic), followed up with written notification to the Contracting Officer as soon as practical. The Contractor shall

02 82 13.1302 02 82 13.13 - 3 immediately stop asbestos removal/disturbance activities and initiate fiber reduction activities:

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

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

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

D. serious injury/death at the site;

E. fire/safety emergency at the site;

F. respiratory protection system failure;

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

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

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

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

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

Aeros…