36E77619B0009-008.pdf

July 25, 2019

Ms. Patricia Bailey Bancroft Architects and Engineers 700 Nicholas Blvd., Suite 300 Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 Email: pbailey@bancroft-ae.com

RE: Pre-Renovation Asbestos Inspection Report

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital 4300 West 75thStreet, Little Rock, AR 72205 NFS Food Production Renovation Project

Dear Ms. Bailey:

Attached please find the results of the pre-renovation asbestos inspection and bulk sampling performed at your request by TEM Environmental, Inc. (TEM). The inspection and sampling were limited to building materials scheduled for renovation of the NFS Food Production Areas at McClellan Memorial Hospital. The inspection and sampling were based on the 35% construction drawings issued by Bancroft Architects and performed on March 12, 2019 by TEM Environmental, Inc. representative Mr. Josh Roberson. Mr. Roberson is licensed by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality as an Asbestos Building Inspector.

Bulk material samples were collected from in compliance with the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulation (40 CFR Part 763) and the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulation (40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M). Each sample was analyzed for asbestos content by TEM Environmental, Inc. utilizing Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). TEM Environmental, Inc. is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for the identification of asbestos fiber in bulk material samples, Lab Accreditation Code #101130.

Table I presents the results of the assessment, sampling and laboratory analysis.

TABLE I

PRE-RENOVATION ASBESTOS INSPECTION RESULTS

JOHN L. McCLELLAN MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL

4300 WEST 75TH STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

SAMPLE

IDENTIFICATION

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL LOCATION

MATERIAL

CONDITION

PLM ASBESTOS LAB

RESULTS

CT01- 01 thru 02 CT03- 25 thru 26

2’ x 4’ Lay-in Ceiling Tile (Grey/ Pitted)

Various Locations Throughout the

Renovation Area Intact No Asbestos Detected

CT02- 03 thru 04 2’ x 4’ Lay-in Ceiling Tile

(White/ Pitted)

Various Locations Throughout the

Renovation Area Intact No Asbestos Detected

4300 WEST 75TH STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

CONDITION

PLM ASBESTOS LAB

RESULTS

SR01- 05 thru 06 SR02- 37 thru 38

Sheet Rock/ Mud Various Locations

Throughout the Renovation Area

Intact No Asbestos Detected

CB01- 07 thru 08 Tan Cove Base Various Locations

Throughout the Renovation Area

Intact No Asbestos Detected

CM01- 09 thru 10 Cove Base Mastic on Tan

Cove Base

Various Locations Throughout the

Renovation Area Intact No Asbestos Detected

CB02- 11 thru 12 Black Cove Base Various Locations

Throughout the Renovation Area

Intact No Asbestos Detected

CM02- 13 thru 14 Mastic on Black Cove Base Various Locations

Throughout the Renovation Area

Intact No Asbestos Detected

FT01- 15 thru 16 Cream 12” x 12” Floor Tile

GC-170, GC-171, GC-174,

CG-176, GC-163, GC-169,

GC-143

Intact No Asbestos Detected

FM01- 17 thru 18 Mastic on Cream 12” x 12”

Floor Tile

GC-170, GC-171, GC-174,

CG-176, GC-161, GC-163,

GC-143

Intact 2 – 3% Chrysotile

T01- 19 thru 20 Transite Counter Tops GC-143 Intact 10 – 15% Chrysotile

FT02- 21 thru 22 Cream 12” x 12” Floor Tile GC-172 Intact No Asbestos Detected

MF02- 23 thru 24 Mastic on Cream 12” x 12”

Floor Tile GC-172 Intact 1 – 3% Chrysotile

CT04- 27 thru 28 2’ x 4’ White Replacement

Ceiling Tile

Various Locations Throughout the

Renovation Area Intact No Asbestos Detected

C01- 29 thru 30 Brown Ceramic Floor Tile Kitchen and Dishwash

Area Intact No Asbestos Detected

CG01- 31 thru 32 Grout on Brown Ceramic Tile Kitchen and Dishwash

Area Intact No Asbestos Detected

C02- 33 thru 34 Yellow Ceramic Tile on Walls GC-163 and GC-174 Intact No Asbestos Detected

CG02- 35 thru 36 Grout on Yellow Ceramic Tile GC-163 and GC-174 Intact No Asbestos Detected

CB03- 39 thru 40 Cream Cove Base Various Locations

Throughout the Renovation Area

Intact No Asbestos Detected

CM03- 41 thru 42 Mastic on Cream Cove Base Various Locations

Throughout the Renovation Area

Intact No Asbestos Detected

4300 WEST 75TH STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

CONDITION

PLM ASBESTOS LAB

RESULTS

CB04- 43 thru 44 Grey Cove Base GA-103 Intact No Asbestos Detected

CM04- 45 thru 46 Mastic on Grey Cove Base GA-103 Intact No Asbestos Detected

PM01- 47 thru 49 Mud on Pipe Insulation in

Dish Room Chase GC-166 Intact No Asbestos Detected

PM01- 50 thru 51 12” x 12” Blue Floor Tile GA-103 Intact No Asbestos Detected

FM03- 52 thru 53 Mastic on 12” x 12” Blue

Floor Tile GA-103 Intact Trace – 2% Chrysotile

CB05- 54 thru 55 Brown Cove Base GA-104 Intact No Asbestos Detected

CM05- 56 thru 57 Mastic on Brown Cove Base GA-104 Intact No Asbestos Detected

L03- 58 thru 59 Blue Ceramic Tile GA-104 Intact No Asbestos Detected

G03- 60 thru 61 Grout on Blue Ceramic Tile GA-104 Intact No Asbestos Detected

C04- 62 thru 63 Small Brown Ceramic Tile GA-104 Intact No Asbestos Detected

G04- 64 thru 65 Grout on Small Brown

Ceramic Tile GA-104 Intact No Asbestos Detected

FP01- 66 thru 72 Structural Fireproofing Throughout, Accessible

Above Ceilings Intact No Asbestos Detected

T02- Not Sampled Transite Panels in Fume

Hood GC-145 Intact

Assumed to be Asbestos Containing

Materials

Not Sampled HVAC Duct Seam Sealant Throughout Renovation

Areas Intact

Asbestos Containing Material Per VA

Records

Conclusions

The pre-renovation inspection and sampling has confirmed the presence of asbestos in selective areas of floor tile mastic, laboratory countertops, and the sealant on HVAC Ductwork. Additionally, asbestos is assumed to be present within the interior liners of the fume hood in Lab GC143

Recommendations

Asbestos Abatement - Removal and disposal of all asbestos containing materials required for renovation as identified in the table above. All abatement shall be by an Arkansas Licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor per applicable EPA, OSHA and Arkansas Regulations.

Asbestos containing Duct Seam Sealant within the renovation area is not to be impacted during the renovation. Should disturbance to the material be required to complete the renovation, the Duct Seam Sealant shall be abated before disturbance.

Implement and adhere to all VA specifications and procedures.

Maintain project abatement records and air clearance results as required by applicable asbestos regulations and any project specifications.

Should suspect asbestos containing materials not listed in this report be discovered during renovation or demolition activities, stop work and perform representative sampling and analysis for asbestos identification prior to disturbance.

See Attachment A for Asbestos Laboratory Reports and Sample Chain of Custody Documentation, Attachment B for Inspector Accreditation, and Attachment C for Photographs.

Thank you for the opportunity to perform the pre-renovation inspection and sampling for Bancroft Architects + Engineers. TEM Environmental, Inc. would be happy to assist any abatement projects within the building with asbestos air monitoring and project record keeping services should you need support moving forward. Please feel free to contact me directly at 847-226-8509 should you have any questions or wish to discuss the results or recommendations in more detail.

Sincerely, TEM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

Daniel Juneau Vice President of Operations

APPENDIX A

Laboratory Results and Sample Chain of Custody

APPENDIX B

Inspector Accreditation

APPENDIX C

Photographs

2x4 Grey Pitted Lay-in Ceiling Tiles

2x4 White Pitted Lay-in Ceiling Tiles

Sheet Rock and Mud Walls

Tan Cove Base and Mastic

Black Cove Base and Mastic

12x12 Cream Floor Tile and Mastic

Transite Counter Tops

Transite Panels in Vent Hood (Not Sampled)

12x12 Cream Floor Tile and Mastic

2x4 Grey Pitted Lay-in Ceiling Tile

2x4 White Replacement Lay-in Ceiling Tile

Brown Ceramic Floor Tile and Grout

Yellow Ceramic Wall Tile and Grout

Sheet Rock and Mud Walls

Cream Cove Base and Mastic

Grey Cove Base and Mastic

Mud on Fiberglass Pipe Insulation

12x12 Blue Floor Tile and Mastic

Brown Cove Base and Mastic

Blue Ceramic Tile and Grout

Small Brown Ceramic Tile and Grout

Spray-applied Fire Proofing