Reno VAMC Asbestos Survey (Draft).pdf

NESHAP ASBESTOS SURVEY

VA SIERRA NEVADA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

IOANNIS A. LOUGARIS VA MEDICAL CENTER

975 KIRMAN AVENUE

RENO, NEVADA

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

425 I STREET, NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

PREPARED BY:

TTL Associates, Inc.

December 5, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No. Page No.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Background

1.2 Project Purpose and Objectives

2.0 SURVEY, SAMPLING, AND ANALYSIS

2.1 Field Survey

2.2 Survey Results

3.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

4.0 LIMITATIONS

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Inspector Certifications

Appendix B: NESHAP Asbestos Survey Summary Tables

Appendix C: Asbestos Analytical Reports

Appendix D: Sample Location Maps

Reno VA Medical Center, Reno, NV December 2022

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

TTL Associates, Inc. (TTL) performed a non-destructive United States Environmental Protection

Agency (U.S. EPA) National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) asbestos survey for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center

(Reno VAMC) located at 975 Kirman Avenue in Reno, Nevada in November 2022. The asbestos survey was completed as part of the VA Environmental and Historic Studies project for the replacement of the Reno VAMC.

1.1 Project Background

VA is considering vacating the existing Reno VAMC at 975 Kirman Avenue and constructing a new medical center within a ten-mile radius of the existing Reno VAMC campus. The new location would require of an estimated 50 to 90 acres of land for the construction and operation of a new approximately 950,000-square-foot VAMC. No prospective relocation sites have yet been identified. In addition, the specific method for disposal of the existing VAMC, if vacated, has not been determined.

The existing Reno VAMC campus consists of two primary parcels (975 Kirman Avenue) that total approximately 12.5 acres. These parcels include the medical center buildings, parking lots and garages, and supporting infrastructure. In recent years, VA acquired four small residential properties (8 parcels) located north and west of the primary parcels for use for additional campus parking. These properties total approximately 1.25 acres. VA demolished the residential structures on one of these four properties; vacant residences remain on the other three properties. VA anticipates demolishing the remaining residences within the next one to two years.

VA provided an inventory of the existing buildings/structures at the Reno VAMC campus as well as previous asbestos survey information for the campus. The following summarizes this information.

Main Reno VAMC Campus Buildings/Structures

• Building 1 – previously surveyed

• Building 1A – previously surveyed

• Building 1D – previously surveyed

• Building 3 – no survey

• Building 4 – no survey

• Building 5 – no survey

• Building 6 – no survey

• Building 7 – previously surveyed

• Building 8 – previously surveyed

• Building 9 – no survey

• Building 10 – previously surveyed

• Building 12 – previously surveyed

• Building 14 – no survey

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• Blockhouse 5 – no survey

• Blockhouse 6 – no survey

• Blockhouse 10 – no survey

• Blockhouse 12 – no survey

• Bridge connecting Building 1 and Specialty Clinic – no survey

• Connecting corridor between Building 1 and CLC – no survey

• Connecting corridor between Buildings 1 and 12 – no survey

Additional Reno VAMC Buildings

• 1000/1010/1020/1030 Wilson Avenue – no survey

• 530/530A East Taylor Street – no survey

• 524/526 East Taylor Street – no survey

• 925 Locust Avenue – no survey

• 633 East Taylor Street – no survey

• 635 East Taylor Street – no survey

• 635A East Taylor Street – no survey

TTL’s scope of work for this project included conducting asbestos surveys for those buildings/structures that had not previously been surveyed. The following briefly describes the buildings surveyed by TTL:

• Building 3 is a single-story, approximately 850-square-foot building which is currently set up as the decontamination wing for the medical service providers and affected populace in an event of a contaminant release. The building is located on the north side of the

Emergency Department (Building 4).

• Building 4 is a single-story, approximately 7,800-square-foot building which is being used as an Emergency Department. It has multiple exam rooms, a nurse’s station, and some storage areas.

• Building 5 is a two-story, approximately 15,600-square-foot building which is used as an outpatient mental health facility. The building has multiple rooms that are being used as exam rooms, along with few activity rooms and a call center.

• Building 6 is a two-story, approximately 26,100-square-foot building which is currently being used as the Specialty Clinic consisting of multiple exam rooms, doctors’ offices, and other uses.

• Buildings 9 and 14 are multi-story parking structures located to the east of Kirman Avenue.

Building 9 is located in the southeastern portion of this area; Building 14 is located in the northern portion of this area.

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• Blockhouses 5, 6, 10, and 12 are single-story, concrete bock structures which house emergency generators and associated fuel for various buildings at the Reno VAMC in case of electrical grid failure. The blockhouses range from approximately 400 to 2,300-square feet.

• The bridge connecting Building 1 to the Specialty Clinic (approximately 1,000-square-foot) and the connection corridors between Building 1 and the CLC and between Buildings

1 and 12 (total approximately 1,800-square feet) are single-story connecting bridges joining the buildings.

• 1000/1010/1020/1030 Wilson Avenue is a four-unit, two-story, approximately 2,800-square-foot apartment building with four garage spaces.

• 530/530A East Taylor Street is a two-story, approximately 1,100-square-foot house with a basement.

• 524/526 East Taylor Street is a two-story, approximately 1,400-square-foot house with a basement and a detached garage.

• 925 Locust Avenue is a one-story, approximately 650-square-foot, slab-on-grade house.

• 633 East Taylor Street is a one-story, approximately 1,100-square-foot house with a basement and an attached garage.

• 635 East Taylor Street is a one-story, approximately 1,200-square-foot house with a basement and an attached garage.

• 635A East Taylor Street is a one-story, approximately 900-square-foot, slab-on-grade house with an attached garage.

1.2 Project Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of the NESHAP asbestos regulation is to protect human health and the environment by minimizing the release of asbestos when facilities that contain asbestos-containing materials

(ACM) are renovated or demolished. The U.S. EPA defines an ACM as a material that contains greater than one-percent asbestos by visual estimation or weight. The objective of this project was to collect the data necessary to comply with the NESHAP renovation/demolition inspection requirements for the proposed renovation and/or demolition of the Reno VAMC campus buildings that had not been previously surveyed.

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2.0 SURVEY, SAMPLING, AND ANALYSIS

This section documents the methodology and results of the NESHAP asbestos survey for the Reno

VAMC campus buildings that had not been previously surveyed, as identified in Section 1.1.

2.1 Field Survey

Mr. Gary Speelman and Ms. Lauren Speelman conducted a non-destructive NESHAP asbestos survey of the accessible interior and exterior areas of the subject buildings in November 2022. Mr.

and Ms. Speelman have received the U.S. EPA asbestos building inspector training in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763 of the Asbestos Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and are licensed as

Asbestos Abatement Consultants by the State of Nevada. Copies of their certifications are included in Appendix A.

The asbestos survey included the identification of suspect materials and the definition of homogeneous sampling areas (HSA), assessment of the condition of each material, estimation of approximate quantity of the suspect ACM, and collection and analysis of bulk samples from each identified HSA. An HSA is defined as a material that exhibited similar physical characteristics

(e.g., texture, surface color, and appearance) and was applied or installed at the same time (if known) as observed by the inspection team utilizing professional judgment and experience.

The samples were collected using a coring device or other means, as appropriate, to collect a cross section of the suspect material. The samples were placed into clean and unused sealable bags marked with unique sample identification numbers. The samples of suspect ACM were transported to International Asbestos Testing Laboratories (IATL) for analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy

(PLM). IATL is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

(NVLAP), which is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

2.2 Survey Results

TTL identified 156 suspect ACMs in the subject buildings. The following materials were identified as or assumed to be ACM based on the asbestos survey:

Main Reno VAMC Campus Buildings/Structures

• Building 3 o Roofing materials (assumed ACM)

• Building 4 o Approximately 24 square feet (s.f.) of 12” x 12” blue floor tile and mastic (assumed

ACM)

o Approximately 24 s.f. of 12” x 12” yellow floor tile and mastic (assumed ACM)

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• Building 5

• Building 6 o Approximately 2,000 s.f. of off-white vinyl sheet flooring (Assumed ACM) o Roofing materials (Assumed ACM)

• Blockhouse 5

• Blockhouse 6

• Blockhouse 10

• Blockhouse 12 o Approximately 500 s.f. of fireproofing (assumed ACM)

• Bridge (Corridor) between Buildings 1 & 6 (Specialty Clinic)

• Corridor between Building 1 and CLC

• Corridor between Buildings 1 and 12 o Approximately 24 s.f. of 12” x 12” green floor tile and mastic (assumed ACM) o Approximately 36 s.f. of 12” x 12” dark grey floor tile and mastic (assumed ACM)

Additional Reno VAMC Buildings

• 1000/1010/1020/1030 Wilson Avenue o Approximately 2,000 s.f. of exterior transite siding

• 530/530A East Taylor Street – no identified or assumed ACM

• 524/526 East Taylor Street o Approximately 100 s.f. of drywall joint compound with smooth texture o Approximately 100 linear feet (l.f.) and 25 s.f. of HVAC duct wrap o Approximately 100 s.f. of stipple wall texture

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• 925 Locust Avenue o Approximately 100 s.f. of smooth exterior transite siding o Approximately 1,000 s.f. of rough exterior transite siding

• 633 East Taylor Street o Approximately 100 l.f. of HVAC duct joint tape o Approximately 32 s.f. of 9” x 9” green floor tile and mastic o Approximately 120 s.f. of 9” x 9” light tan floor tile

• 635 East Taylor Street o Approximately 600 s.f. of drywall joint compound o Approximately 75 s.f. of grey floor tile and mastic o Approximately 110 s.f. of residual black mastic

• 635A East Taylor Street – no ACM identified or assumed

Refer to Appendix B for the NESHAP Asbestos Survey Summary Tables. The analytical laboratory reports are included in Appendix C. Maps indicating the sample locations are included in Appendix D.

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3.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The November 2022 asbestos survey identified assumed ACM in each of the surveyed main Reno

VAMC campus buildings/structures (Buildings 3, 4, 5 and 6; Blockhouses 5, 6, 10, and 12; and the bridge/corridors between Building 1 and the Specialty Clinic, Building 1 and the CLC, and

Buildings 1 and 12). The assumed ACM (mostly roofing materials) are materials that could not be sampled without damaging the material. None of the materials within these buildings that were sampled were found to be ACM (i.e., no known ACM is located within these buildings).

Based on information provided by VA regarding other buildings at the main Reno VAMC campus that were previously surveyed for asbestos, most, if not all, contain ACM.

The November 2022 asbestos survey identified ACM in the following additional Reno VAMC campus buildings: 1000/1020/1020/1030 Wilson Avenue, 524/526 East Taylor Street, 925 Locust

Avenue, 633 East Taylor Street, and 635 East Taylor Street. No ACM was identified in the buildings at 530/530A East Taylor Street or 635A East Taylor Street.

The U.S. EPA defines regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) as: (a) Friable asbestos material, (b) Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable, (c) Category I non-friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading, or (d) Category II non-friable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation operations.

The NESHAP asbestos regulations require the removal of all RACM from a facility being demolished or renovated prior to beginning any activity that may damage or disturb the material.

TTL recommends the removal of identified ACM that may become RACM during building renovation or demolition by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor in accordance with U.S. EPA and State of Nevada requirements prior to renovation/demolition activities. Materials listed as assumed to be asbestos-containing must be managed and removed as if they are ACM or sampled and confirmed to be non-ACM through additional, destructive sampling prior to renovation/demolition activities. During the asbestos abatement, ACM must be removed under controlled, contained conditions under the supervision of a licensed environmental professional.

Air monitoring would be conducted to confirm asbestos fibers are not present prior to the removal of the containments and occupancy by other workers. ACM removed from the buildings must be contained/covered in plastic and transported to a disposal facility licensed to accept asbestos waste.

The U.S. EPA requires written notification if the combined amount of RACM to be removed is at least 260 linear feet, at least 160 square feet, or at least one cubic meter of facility components where length or area could not be measured. A written Notification of Intent to Renovate/Demolish form is required to be submitted to the U.S. EPA at least ten working days prior to beginning any asbestos abatement and/or demolition project.

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4.0 LIMITATIONS

TTL has made reasonable efforts to identify and quantify suspect ACM based upon the standard of care in the environmental industry existing at the time of the survey. This survey only summarizes the potential presence and estimated quantities of visually observed ACM. Unless otherwise indicated, TTL did not perform destructive testing and this survey is limited to areas that were accessible to and visually observed by TTL at the time of the survey.

Additional material disturbed during renovation or demolition activities should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, especially materials that were previously hidden, obscured, or inaccessible, to determine if the material is included in this survey. If a given material is not described in this survey or cannot be identified as a non-suspect material, the material should be assumed to contain asbestos and renovation and/or demolition activities should be halted until sampling and analysis can be accomplished. Parties conducting renovation and/or demolition activities should follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations in handling identified and suspect ACM.

The information contained in this report was based upon specific parameters and regulations in force at the time of the survey. The information herein is only for the specific use of VA and TTL, unless written authorization is obtained from TTL. TTL accepts no responsibility for the use, interpretation, or reliance by other parties on the information contained herein, nor does this report represent an instrument of regulatory compliance or an asbestos abatement specification.

APPENDIX A

INSPECTOR CERTIFICATIONS

APPENDIX B

NESHAP ASBESTOS SURVEY SUMMARY TABLES

NESHAP ASBESTOS SURVEY SUMMARY

RENO, NV

TTL PROJECT NO. 2289101

RESULTS: FRIABILITY: CONDITION:

P: Positive F: Friable Good: Little or no damage

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Building 3 (Decontamination)

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Exterior Stucco N NF-II 1,000 s.f. All exterior walls Good

2’ x 2’ Lay-In Ceiling Tiles N F 600 s.f. Throughout building Good

CMU Brick Waterproof Membrane –

Clear/White Layer

N NF-II

1,400 s.f. All interior walls Good CMU Brick Waterproof Membrane –

Grey Cementitious Layer

N NF-II

Roofing Materials Assumed

ACM

NF-I Not Estimated Roof Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Building 4

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

12” x 12” Floor Tile – Grey N NF-I

5,000 s.f. Throughout building Good

Associated Yellow Mastic N NF-I

2’ x 2’ Fissured Lay-In Ceiling Tile N F 2,500 s.f.

Treatment rooms, waiting areas, and support rooms Good

Cove Base Mastic – Tan N NF-II 1,200 l.f. Throughout building Good

Fireproofing – Grey/Off-White N F 15,000 s.f. Above lay-in ceiling tiles throughout Good

Drywall N NF-II

13,000 s.f. Throughout building Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

2’ x 2’ Square-Outlined Lay-In Ceiling

Tile N F 5,000 s.f. Treatment corridors Good

12” x 12” Floor Tile – Blue Assumed

ACM

NF-I

24 s.f. Sporadically throughout Good

Associated Mastic Assumed

ACM

NF-I

12” x 12” Floor Tile – Yellow Assumed

ACM

NF-I

24 s.f. Sporadically throughout Good

Associated Mastic Assumed

ACM

NF-I

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Building 5

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II 22,000 s.f. Throughout building Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

Cove Base Mastic – Off-White N NF-II 2,400 l.f. Throughout building Good

Yellow Carpet Adhesive N NF-II 16,000 s.f.

Throughout building, except for restrooms and support closets Good

2’ x 2’ Fissured Lay-In Ceiling Tile N F 20,000 s.f. Throughout building Good

HVAC Putty – White N NF-II Not Estimated Above ceiling tiles, throughout building Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Building 6

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

2’ x 2’ Lay-In Ceiling Tile N F 10,500 s.f. Throughout clinic, except “wet areas” Good

Drywall N NF-II 54,000 l.f. Throughout clinic, all walls and some ceilings Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

Cove Base Mastic – White N NF-II 6,000 l.f. On walls throughout clinic Good

12” x 12” Floor Tile – Grey N NF-I

10,500 s.f.

Exam rooms, locker rooms, lounges, testing rooms, and restrooms Good

Associated Yellow Mastic N NF-I

Clear/Yellow Carpet Adhesive N NF-II 4,500 s.f. All offices and waiting areas/rooms Good

Exterior Stucco – Tan N NF-II 15,000 s.f. All exterior walls Good

Off-White Vinyl Sheet Flooring Assumed

ACM

Unknown 2,000 s.f.

All procedure rooms, support closets, and

“wet areas” Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Blockhouse 5

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

300 s.f. Generator room Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

Cove Base Adhesive – Off-White N NF-II 10 l.f. Generator room Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

Blockhouse 6

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Exterior Stucco N NF-II 2,000 s.f. All exterior walls Good

Fireproofing – Grey N F 100 s.f. Ceiling throughout Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Blockhouse 10

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Duct Caulk – Grey N NF-II 5 s.f. Generator 11 Good

Exterior Stucco N NF-II 3,200 s.f. All exterior walls Good

Fireproofing – Tan N F 200 s.f. Ceiling throughout Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

Blockhouse 12

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

3,000 s.f. All interior walls Good

Joint Compound/Texture N NF-II

Exterior Stucco N NF-II 3,000 s.f. All exterior walls Good

Fireproofing Assumed

ACM

F 500 s.f. Ceiling throughout Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Bridge (Corridor) Between Buildings 1 & 6 (Specialty Clinic)

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

2,000 s.f. Walls throughout corridor and riser room Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

2’ x 2’ Lay-In Ceiling Tile N F 2,000 s.f. Full length of corridor Good

Cove Base Adhesive – Cream N NF-II 200 l.f. Walls throughout corridor and riser room Good

12” x 12” Floor Tile - Grey N NF-I

800 s.f. Full length of corridor and riser room Good

Associated Yellow Mastic N NF-I

Roofing Materials Assumed

Corridor Between Building 1 & CLC

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II 800 s.f. East and North wings Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

Stucco – Grey/White N NF-II 1,000 s.f. Throughout Good

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

Corridor Between Buildings 1 & 12

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

1,700 s.f. Walls throughout corridor Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

Cove Base Adhesive – Yellow N NF-II 170 l.f. Walls throughout corridor Good

12” x 12” Floor Tile – White N NF-I

800 s.f. Full length of corridor Good

Associated Yellow Mastic N NF-I

2’ x 4’ Lay-In Ceiling Tile N F 850 s.f. Full length of corridor Good

12” x 12” Floor Tile – Green Assumed

ACM

NF-I

24 s.f. Sporadic throughout corridor Good

Associated Mastic Assumed

ACM

NF-I

12” x 12” Floor Tile – Dark Grey Assumed

ACM

NF-I

36 s.f. Sporadic throughout corridor Good

Associated Mastic Assumed

ACM

NF-I

Roofing Materials Assumed

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

1000/1010/1020/1030 Wilson Avenue

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Plaster (Base Coat) N NF-II

5,000 s.f. All units, all walls Good

Plaster (Finish Coat) N NF-II

Skim Coat over Plaster N NF-II 5,000 s.f. All units, all walls Good

Ceramic Tile Window Sill N NF-I

50 s.f. All units, all window sills Good

Associated Grout N NF-I

Mortar Associated with Ceramic

Window Sill N F 50 s.f. All units, all window sills Good

Cove Base Adhesive – Yellow/Off-

White N NF-II 100 s.f. All units Good

Ceramic Shower Tile N NF-II

32 s.f. 1000 and 1010’s Bathrooms Good Mortar Associated with Ceramic

Shower Tile

N NF-II

Heavy Knock-Down Wall Texture N NF-II 25 s.f. 1010’s Kitchen Good

Multi-Layer Vinyl Sheet Flooring and

Associated Mastics N NF-I 200 s.f. 1010’s Kitchen Good

Multi-Layer Vinyl Sheet Flooring and

Associated Mastics N NF-I 25 s.f. 1010’s Bathroom Good

FRP Mastic N NF-II 30 s.f. 1020’s Kitchen Good

Vinyl Sheet Flooring and Associated

Mastic – Wood Grain N NF-I 100 s.f. 1020’s Kitchen, top flooring layer Good

Vinyl Sheet Flooring and Associated

Mastic – Light Tan N NF-I 100 s.f. 1020’s Kitchen, middle flooring layer Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

1000/1010/1020/1030 Wilson Avenue (Continued)

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Tan Floor Tile and Associated Mastic N NF-I 100 s.f. 1020’s Kitchen, bottom flooring layer Good

Ceramic Shower Tile N NF-II

16 s.f. 1020’s Bathroom Good

Associated Grout and Mortar N NF-II

Ceramic Shower Tile N NF-II

16 s.f. 1030’s Bathroom Good

Associated Grout and Mortar N NF-II

Transite Siding P NF-II 2,000 s.f. Exterior walls, east side Good

Exterior CMU Block N NF-II 10,000 s.f. All exterior walls and walls between units Good

Exterior CMU Mortar N NF-II 10,000 s.f. All exterior walls and walls between units Good

Exterior Brick N NF-II 2,000 s.f. Exterior walls, front of building Good

Exterior Brick Mortar N NF-II 2,000 s.f. Exterior walls, front of building Good

Driveway and Garage Concrete N NF-II 3,000 s.f. All driveways and garages Good

Roofing Shingles N NF-I 5,000 s.f. Roofing throughout Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

530/530A East Taylor Street

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

1,500 s.f.

Bedroom 1, 2nd floor bathroom, bedroom 2 closet, 2nd floor hallway, 1st floor bathroom, and partial area kitchen Good Joint Compound N NF-II

Knock-Down Wall Texture N NF-II

Wall and Ceiling Plaster N NF-II 2,100 s.f.

Stairwell to 2nd floor, family room, family room closet, 1st floor bedroom, and partial area of kitchen Good

Tan Floor Tile N NF-I 20 s.f. 2nd Floor bathroom, top flooring layer Good

Associated Yellow Mastic N NF-I

Tan Vinyl Sheet Flooring N NF-II

20 s.f. 2nd Floor Bathroom, bottom flooring layer Good

Associated Yellow Mastic N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

20 s.f. Kitchen counters Good

Associated Grout, Mortar, and Caulk N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

110 s.f. Kitchen floor Good

Associated Grout N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

75 s.f. 1st Floor bathroom Good

Associated Grout, Mortar, and Thinset N NF-II

Concrete N NF-II 1,640 s.f.

Front walkway and steps, basement walls and floor Good

Exterior Brick N NF-II 2,200 s.f. Chimney and exterior walls Good

Exterior Brick Mortar N NF-II 2,200 s.f. Chimney and exterior walls Good

Roofing Shingles N NF-I 1,800 s.f. Roofing throughout Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

524/526 East Taylor Street

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

1,600 s.f.

Kitchen, family room, halls, hall bathroom, first floor bedrooms Good Joint Compound N NF-II

Large Knock-Down Wall Texture N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

100 s.f. Master bathroom Good Joint Compound P NF-II

Smooth Wall Texture P NF-II

HVAC Duct Wrap P F 100 l.f.; 25 s.f.

100 l.f. on basement ducts, 25 s.f. on boiler unit Good

HVAC Duct Putty N NF-II Not Estimated Basement ducts Good

Ceramic Floor Tile N NF-II

250 s.f.

Kitchen, hall bathroom, master bathroom

Kitchen, hallway bathroom, upstairs bathroom Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Exterior Brick N NF-II 4,000 s.f. All exterior walls Good

Associated Mortar N NF-II

Roofing Shingle N NF-I 2,000 s.f. Main house’s roof Good

Stipple Wall Texture P NF-II 100 s.f. 2nd Floor bedroom wall, on wood Good

Roofing Shingle N NF-I 50 s.f. Shed’s roof Good

Concrete N NF-II 225 s.f. Shed floor, back walkway Good

Roofing Shingle N NF-I 1,200 s.f. Rear (south side of lot) house’s roof Good

Drywall N NF-II 200 s.f. Rear house’s bathroom Good

Wall Texture N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II 1,000 s.f. Throughout rear house Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

925 Locust Avenue

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

1,000 s.f. Dining room, family room, bedroom Good

Heavy Knock-Down Wall Texture N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

1,000 s.f. Family room Good

Orange Peel Wall Texture N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

200 s.f. Kitchen Good Smooth Wall Texture N NF-II

Joint Compound N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

100 s.f. Bathroom Good

Heavy Knock-Down Texture N NF-II

2” x 2” Ceramic Tile N NF-II

15 s.f. Bathroom Good

Associated Mortar N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

400 s.f. Kitchen, dining room, bedroom Good

Associated Mortar N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

200 s.f. Family room Good

Associated Grout N NF-II

Transite Siding - Smooth P NF-II 100 s.f. Exterior Good

Transite Siding - Rough P NF-II 1,000 s.f. Exterior Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

925 Locust Avenue (Continued)

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Siding Underlayment N NF-II 1,100 s.f. Exterior, under transite Good

Foundation Concrete N NF-II 900 s.f. Foundation Good

Sidewalk Concrete N NF-II 200 s.f. Sidewalk Good

Roofing Shingle N NF-I 1,000 s.f. House’s roof Good

Roofing Shingle N NF-I 25 s.f. Shed’s roof Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

633 East Taylor Street

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Plaster Finish Coat N NF-II 3,000 s.f. All walls and ceilings on the main floor Good

Plaster Base Coat N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II 60 s.f. Basement bedroom’s closet Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

HVAC Duct Joint Tape P F 100 l.f. Basement’s ducts Good

9” x 9” Floor Tile – Green P NF-I 32 s.f. Basement Good

Associated Mastic P NF-I

9” x 9” Floor Tile – Light Tan P NF-I 120 s.f. Basement bedroom Good

Associated Mastic N NF-I

9” x 9” Floor Tile – Medium Tan N NF-I 10 s.f. Basement bedroom closet Good

Associated Mastic N NF-I

Vinyl Sheet Flooring – Various

Colors

N NF-II

30 s.f.

Shelf in the closet under the basement stairs, pantry Good

Associated Adhesive N NF-II

Brown Quarry Floor Tile N NF-II

9 s.f. Front entry Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Ceramic Tile – White/Brown N NF-II

25 s.f. Bathroom floor tiles Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Ceramic Tile – White/Brown N NF-II

20 s.f. Bathroom wall tiles Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

633 East Taylor Street (Continued)

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Ceramic Tile – Red N NF-II

25 s.f. Kitchen countertops Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Ceramic Tile – Brown N NF-II

100 s.f. Kitchen flooring Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Chimney Brick N NF-II 200 s.f. Chimney and fireplace mantle Good

Associated Mortar N NF-II

Concrete N NF-II 800 s.f. Basement foundation; walls, floors Good

Concrete N NF-II 400 s.f. Exterior steps and patio Good

Leveling Compound N NF-II 1 s.f. Back stoop Good

Roofing Shingles N NF-I 1,300 s.f. Roof Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

635 East Taylor Street

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Textured Plaster Finish Coat N NF-II 950 s.f. Family room, hallway, dining room Good

Textured Plaster Base Coat N NF-II

Smooth Plaster Finish Coat N NF-II 900 s.f. Bedrooms, bathroom Good

Smooth Plaster Base Coat N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II 400 s.f. Basement ceiling Good

Joint Compound N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

100 s.f. Basement bathroom Good Joint Compound N NF-II

Splotchy Texture N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

400 s.f. Basement kitchen Good Joint Compound N NF-II

Orange Peel Texture N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

600 s.f. Basement den Good Joint Compound P NF-II

Heavy Knock-Down Texture N NF-II

Off-White Vinyl Sheet Flooring N NF-II 75 s.f. Top layer of dining room flooring Good

Associated Adhesive N NF-II

Grey Floor Tile P NF-I 75 s.f. Bottom layer of dining room flooring Good

Associated Mastic P NF-I

Yellow Vinyl Sheet Flooring N NF-II 50 s.f. Stairwell/laundry room Good

Associated Leveling Compound N NF-II

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

635 East Taylor Street (Continued)

HSA Material Description Results Friability

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Tan Vinyl Sheet Flooring N NF-II 100 s.f. Basement kitchen Good

Associated Adhesive N NF-II

Cream Vinyl Sheet Flooring N NF-II 15 s.f. Basement bathroom by toilet Good

Cove Base Adhesive N NF-II 5 s.f. Basement den Good

2’ x 4’ Lay-In Ceiling Tile N F 100 s.f. Basement kitchen Good

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

30 s.f. Kitchen floor Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Residual Black Mastic P NF-I

White Ceramic Tile N NF-II

30 s.f.

Upper floor bathroom floor and shower surround Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Ceramic Tile N NF-II

80 s.f. Basement bathroom, tub surround Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Residual Black Mastic P NF-I

2” x 2” Ceramic Tile N NF-II

12 s.f. Basement bathroom countertop Good Associated Mortar N NF-II

Associated Grout N NF-II

Roofing Shingles N NF-I 1,500 s.f. Roof Good

N: Negative NF-I: Non-Friable Category I Damaged: Less than 10% damage of total surface area, or less than 25% damage in a localized area

A: Assumed Positive NF-II: Non-Friable Category II Significantly Damaged: Greater than 10% damage of total surface area, or greater than 25% damage in a localized area

Refer to report for a discussion of the areas surveyed and survey limitations for the project.

635A East Taylor Street

Approximate

Quantity

[square feet (s.f.)]

[linear feet (l.f.)]

Functional Area(s) Condition

Drywall N NF-II

500 s.f. Front entry, bedroom 3, family room Good Heavy Orange Peel Texture/Joint

Compound

N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

2,000 s.f.

Kitchen, laundry room, family room, dining room, hall, master bathroom, hall bathroom, bedroom 1, and bedroom 2 Good

Orange Peel Texture/Joint Compound N NF-II

Drywall N NF-II

1,500 s.f. Ceilings throughout Good Heavy Knock-Down Texture/Joint

Compound

N NF-II

Vinyl Sheet Flooring – Yellow

Square Pattern

N NF-II

200 s.f.

Entry, kitchen, laundry room, and hall bathroom Good

Associated Adhesive N NF-II

Roofing Shingles N NF-I 1,600 s.f. Roof Good

APPENDIX C

ASBESTOS ANALYTICAL REPORTS

Lab No.: 7525034 Client No.: 1

Analyst Observation: Grey Stucco Client Description: Stucco

Location: Exterior Facility:

Percent Asbestos:

None Detected

Percent Non-Asbestos Fibrous Material:

Percent Non-Fibrous Material:

Lab No.: 7525035 Client No.: 2

Lab No.: 7525036 Client No.: 3

Lab No.: 7525037 Client No.: 4

Lab No.: 7525038 Client No.: 5

Analyst Observation: White/Tan/Off-White Ceiling Tile Client Description: 2x2 Lay-In Ceiling Tile

Location: Patient Area

10 Cellulose 1 Fibrous Glass

Lab No.: 7525039 Client No.: 6

Analyst Observation: White/Tan/Off-White Ceiling Tile

Location: Staff Area

Laboratory Director

Approved By:

Date Analyzed:

11/15/2022Date Received:

Analyst:

Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

Signature:

Christopher Riffe

11/22/2022 Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

9000 Commerce Parkway Suite B Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Telephone: 856-231-9449 Email: customerservice@iatl.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Client: TTL Associates Inc.

1915 N. 12th Street Toledo OH 43604

11/22/2022Report Date:

Report No.: 672672 - PLM Project: Reno VAMC Project No.: 2289101

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

Client: TTL381

Dated : 11/22/2022 4:30:36 Page 1 of 5

Lab No.: 7525040 Client No.: 7

Analyst Observation: Clear/White Vapor Barrier Client Description: CMU Brick Waterproof Membrane

Lab No.: 7525040(L2)

Analyst Observation: Grey Cementitious

Lab No.: 7525041 Client No.: 8

Lab No.: 7525041(L2)

Lab No.: 7525042 Client No.: 9

Lab No.: 7525042(L2)

Laboratory Director

Approved By:

Date Analyzed:

11/15/2022Date Received:

Analyst:

Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

Signature:

Christopher Riffe

11/22/2022 Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

9000 Commerce Parkway Suite B Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Telephone: 856-231-9449 Email: customerservice@iatl.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Client: TTL Associates Inc.

1915 N. 12th Street Toledo OH 43604

11/22/2022Report Date:

Report No.: 672672 - PLM Project: Reno VAMC Project No.: 2289101

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

Dated : 11/22/2022 4:30:36 Page 2 of 5

Appendix to Analytical Report Customer Contact: Sara Vogelpohl Method:40 CFR Appendix E to Subpart E of Part 763, interim method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples, USEPA 600, R93-116 and NYSDOH ELAP 198.1 as needed.

This appendix seeks to promote greater understanding of any observations, exceptions, special instructions, or circumstances that the laboratory needs to communicate to the client concerning the above samples. The information below is used to help promote your ability to make the most informed decisions for you and your customers.

Please note the following points of contact for any questions you may have.

iATL Customer Service: customerservice@iatl.com iATL Office Manager:wchampion@iatl.com iATL Account Representative: Kelly Klippel Sample Login Notes: See Batch Sheet Attached Sample Matrix: Bulk Building Materials Exceptions Noted: See Following Pages

General Terms, Warrants, Limits, Qualifiers:

General information about iATL capabilities and client/laboratory relationships and responsibilities are spelled out in iATL policies that are listed at www.iATL.com and in our Quality Assurance Manual per ISO 17025 standard requirements. The information therein is a representation of iATL definitions and policies for turnaround times, sample submittal, collection media, blank definitions, quantification issues and limit of detection, analytical methods and procedures, sub-contracting policies, results reporting options, fees, terms, and discounts, confidentiality, sample archival and disposal, and data interpretation.

iATL warrants the test results to be of a precision normal for the type and methodology employed for each sample submitted. iATL disclaims any other warrants, expressed or implied, including warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and warranty of merchantability. iATL accepts no legal responsibility for the purpose for which the client uses test results. Any analytical work performed must be governed by our Standard Terms and Conditions. Prices, methods and detection limits may be changed without notification. Please contact your Customer Service Representative for the most current information.

This confidential report relates only to those item(s) tested and does not represent an endorsement by NIST-NVLAP, AIHA LAP LLC, or any agency of local, state or province governments nor of any agency of the U.S. government.

This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory.

Information Pertinent to this Report:

Analysis by US EPA 600 93-116: Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).

Certifications:

NIST-NVLAP No. 101165-0• NYSDOH-ELAP No. 11021• AIHA-LAP, LLC No. 100188•

Quantification at <0.25% by volume is possible with this method. (PC) Indicates Stratified Point Count Method performed. (PC-Trace) means that asbestos was detected but is not quantifiable under the Point Counting regimen. PC Trace represents a <0.25% amount. Analysis includes all distinct separable layers in accordance with EPA 600 Method. If not reported or otherwise noted, layer is either not present or the client has specifically requested that it not be analyzed (ex. analyze until positive instructions). Small asbestos fibers may be missed by PLM due to resolution limitations of the optical microscope. Therefore, PLM is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in non-friable organically bound (NOB) materials. Quantitative transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is currently the only method that can pronounce materials as non-asbestos containing.

Analytical Methodology Alternatives: Your initial request for analysis may not have accounted for recent advances in regulatory requirements or advances in technology that are routinely used in similar situations for other qualified projects. You may have the option to explore additional analysis for further information. Below are a few options, listed as the matrix followed by the appropriate methodology. Also included are links to more information on our website.

Bulk Building Materials that are Non-Friable Organically Bound (NOB) by Gravimetric Reduction techniques employing PLM and TEM: ELAP 198.6 (PLM-NOB), ELAP 198.4 (TEM-NOB) See additional information at the end of this appendix.

9000 Commerce Parkway Suite B Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Telephone: 856-231-9449 Email: customerservice@iatl.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Client: TTL Associates Inc.

1915 N. 12th Street Toledo OH 43604

11/22/2022Report Date:

Report No.: 672672 - PLM Project: Reno VAMC Project No.: 2289101

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Loose Fill Vermiculite Insulation, Attic Insulation, Zonolite (copyright), etc.: US EPA 600 R-4/004 (multi-tiered analytical process) Sprayed On Insulation/Fireproofing with Vermiculite (SOF-V): ELAP 198.8 (PLM-SOF-V)

Soil, sludge, sediment, aggregate, and like materials analyzed for asbestos or other elongated mineral particles (ex. erionite, etc.): ASTM D7521, CARB 435, and other options available

Asbestos in Surface Dust according to one of ASTM's Methods (very dependent on sampling collection technique – by TEM): ASTM D 5755, D5756, or D6480

Various other asbestos matrices (air, water, etc.) and analytical methods are available.

Disclaimers / Qualifiers:

There may be some samples in this project that have a "NOTE:" associated with a sample result. We use added disclaimers or qualifiers to inform the client about something that requires further explanation. Here is a list with highlighted disclaimers that may be pertinent to this project. For a full explanation of these and other disclaimers, please inquire at customerservice@iatl.com.

1) Note: No mastic provided for analysis.

2) Note: Insufficient mastic provided for analysis.

3) Note: Insufficient material provided for analysis.

4) Note: Insufficient sample provided for QC reanalysis.

5) Note: Different material than indicated on Sample Log / Description.

6) Note: Sample not submitted.

7) Note: Attached to asbestos containing material.

8) Note: Received wet.

9) Note: Possible surface contamination.

10) Note: Not building material. 1% threshold may not apply.

11) Note: Recommend TEM-NOB analysis as per EPA recommendations.

12) Note: Asbestos detected but not quantifiable.

13) Note: Multiple identical samples submitted, only one analyzed.

14) Note: Analyzed by EPA 600/R-93/116. Point Counting detection limit at 0.080%.

15) Note: Analyzed by EPA 600/R-93/116. Point Counting detection limit at 0.125%.

16) Note: This sample contains >10% vermiculite mineral. See Appendix for Recommendations for Vermiculite Analysis.

Recommendations for Vermiculite Analysis:

Several analytical protocols exist for the analysis of asbestos in vermiculite. These analytical approaches vary depending upon the nature of the vermiculite mineral being tested (e.g. un-processed gange, homogeneous exfoliated books of mica, or mixed mineral composites).Please contact your client representative for pricing and turnaround time options available.

iATL recommends initial testing using the EPA 600/R-93/116 method. This method is specifically designed for the analysis of asbestos in bulk building materials. It provides an acceptable starting point for primary screening of vermiculite for possible asbestos.

Results from this testing may be inconclusive. EPA suggests proceeding to a multi-tiered analysis involving wet separation techniques in conjunction with PLM and TEM gravimetric analysis (EPA 600/R-04/004).

For New York State customers, NYSDOH requires disclaimers and qualifiers for various vermiculite containing samples that direct analysis via ELAP198.6 and ELAP198.8 for samples that contain >10% vermiculite mineral where ELAP198.6 may be used to evaluate the asbestos content of the material. However, any test result using ELAP198.6 will be reported with the following disclaimer: “ELAP198.6 method does not remove vermiculite and may underestimate the level of asbestos present in a sample containing >10% vermiculite.”

Further information on this method and other vermiculite and asbestos issues can be found at the following: Agency for Toxic…