5-06 Attachment 6.4. Asbestos Abatement Project Design - 602 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.pdf

AUSTIN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. P.O. BOX 3725 BRYAN, TX 77805 (979) 778-2699

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PROJECT DESIGN

Former Cedar Creek Lodge

Building Demolition 602 S. MLK Jr., Drive

Temple, Texas

Prepared for:

City of Temple Mr. Jeff Sharp 2 N. Main St., Temple, Texas

PROJECT NO:

AEA25-161

Prepared by:

Austin Environmental, Inc.

Environmental Consultants

P.O. Box 143263 Austin, Texas 78714 512-587-8036 Phone

September 23, 2025

Austinenv.com

AUSTIN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. P.O. BOX 3725 BRYAN, TX 77805 (979) 778-2699

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT INFORMATION

SECTION 00010 PROJECT PROPOSAL

SECTION 00800 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

SECTION 01000 SCOPE OF WORK

Drawing

DSHS ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION

ASBESTOS SAMPLE ANALYSIS REPORT

THIS PROJECT SPECIFICATION IS TO ASSIST THE CONTRACTOR WITH PROPER BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROJECT. VERIFICATION OF THE SCOPE OF WORK AND REMOVAL QUANTITIES ARE

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR EACH SPECFIC PROJECT.

IN THE EVENT THE PROJECT VARIES FROM THE SCOPE OF WORK, THE CONTRACTOR MUST NOTIFY THE

CONSULTANT PRIOR TO THE START DATE.

AUSTIN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., RESTRICTS THE REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT IN PART OR

IN ITS ENTIRETY

PROJECT DIRECTORY SECTION 00010

PROJECT:

Former Cedar Creek Lounge Asbestos Abatement 602 S MLK Jr., Dr.

Temple, Texas

OWNER:

City of Temple Mr. Jeff Sharp 2 N. Main St., Temple, Texas

ASBESTOS CONSULTANT:

Austin Environmental, Inc.

Mr. Paul Dehlinger P.O. Box 143263 Austin, Texas 78714 979-229-4385 pdehlinger@austinenv.com

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR: To Be Determined

Mr. James Hendrix, Asbestos Project Manager License No. (#50-1560/706916) is delegated to perform visual inspections for this asbestos abatement project.

Individual Asbestos Consultant

__Paul B. Dehlinger_______________________________________

Paul B. Dehlinger License # 10-5523 Expires 2/1/2027

ASBESTOS CONSULTANT AGENCY LICENSE # 10-0313

ASBESTOS PCM LABORATORY LICENSE # 30-0283

Technical questions concerning the asbestos abatement project must be made in writing to:

Mr. Paul B. Dehlinger

GENERAL CONDITIONS SECTION 00100

GENERAL NOTES:

ITEM #1: Work hours for the asbestos abatement for the Cedar Creek Lounge will be from 7:00 a.m. CST to 5:30 p.m. CST Monday thru Friday (no exceptions/no holidays). Any variance from this work schedule must be approved by Austin Environmental, Inc., ITEM #2: The asbestos abatement contractor will be required to perform Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) personnel air monitoring per 1926.1101. No previous negative exposure assessments (NEA) will be allowed. Termination of personnel air monitoring must be approved by Austin Environmental Inc., following review of air monitoring data.

ITEM #3: The asbestos abatement contractor is responsible for cleaning up of any non-asbestos debris and trash prior to asbestos abatement activities in the work area. The asbestos abatement contractor may leave the non-asbestos debris at the job site but inside the structure post abatement.

ITEM #4: The asbestos abatement contractor is restricted from performing asbestos abatement activities or activities that may disturb ACBM on more than one (1) containment at a time.

ITEM #5: Asbestos Abatement Contractor must comply with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR), National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 40 CFR Part 61, subpart M and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.134, 1926.1101 and 1910.141.

ITEM #6: The asbestos abatement contractor is required to maintain the staging area and decontamination unit properly secured throughout the asbestos abatement project.

ITEM #7: The asbestos abatement contractor will be responsible for removing all equipment, debris, furnishings, cabinets, counters, non-asbestos paneling, casework, carpet, shelves, or any mechanical equipment or platform necessary to access the asbestos-containing building materials.

ITEM #8: Improper disposal of demolition debris/ asbestos containing waste materials will be reported to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

ITEM #9: The asbestos abatement contractor will ensure that negative pressure will be maintained throughout asbestos abatement activities.

ITEM #10: The asbestos abatement contractor will be responsible for pre-cleaning and decontaminating the work area due to damaged asbestos drywall texture. The asbestos abatement contractor will prior to poly prep activities, wet any damaged ACBM, HEPA Vac, properly bag and contain the damaged ACBM using PPE and PCM air monitoring.

ITEM #11: The ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR will be required to provide electrical power for this asbestos abatement project with a diesel power generator consisting of a 4-cycle engine, minimum of 24.5 Horsepower, 120/240 Voltage, with a minimum 1800 RPM Engine, minimum Rated AMPs of 83.3.

ITEM #12: The asbestos abatement contractor will provide a toilet facility to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) standard 1910.141.

ITEM #13: The asbestos abatement contractor will be required to supply sufficient water to perform asbestos abatement and water to the wet decontamination unit. A minimum of a one hundred (100) gallon water tank to perform the project.

Final Payment:

Prior to final payment, the Asbestos Abatement Contractor must submit legible e-mail copies of the Asbestos Abatement Project Close-out Manual to the ASBESTOS CONSULTANT for review. The Project Close-out Manual must contain the following documentation:

1. Daily Project logs

2. Daily Asbestos Abatement Containment Logs

3. Certificate of Insurance

4. Current asbestos workers/supervisors training certificates, licenses, physicals, worker’s acknowledgements, respiratory fit testing.

5. TCEQ waste manifests, landfill disposal receipts

6. Daily roster

7. Asbestos Contractors License/Transporters License

8. Asbestos Contractor’s Certificate of Completion

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS SECTION 00800

DATA AND REPORTS:

The CONTRACTOR agrees that Contract Documents, data, and reports generated by the OWNER and CONSULTANT remains the property of the OWNER and shall not be released to other parties without the expressed written permission of the OWNER.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

The CONTRACTOR shall schedule and conduct a PRE-construction Conference with the OWNER and the CONSULTANT to discuss the particulars of the Work prior to the start of Work. The meeting shall include a tour of the WORK AREAS to verify conditions prior to abatement activities. The CONTRACTOR shall record the minutes of the Conference and distribute minutes to all parties attending.

STOP WORK ORDER:

The General Conditions are hereby amended to permit the OWNER or CONSULTANT to stop work with the issuance of a Stop Work Order.

If the OWNER or CONSULTANT presents a written or verbal Stop Work Order, immediately and thoroughly stop Work. Do not recommend Work until authorized in writing by the CONSULTANT.

WORK HOURS:

CONTRACTOR shall schedule his work so that the maximum number of work hours per man does not exceed nine (9) within any twenty-four (24) hour period, except as authorized by the CONSULTANT.

FIRE PROTECTION:

CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed written fire plan in case of a fire enumerating procedures and specific personnel responsibilities concerning the following:

1. Call local fire department

2. Alert building occupants

3. Chain of Custody

4. Contact Owner and Engineers

5. Operate fire extinguishing equipment

6. Control of contamination after fire is extinguished

CONTRACTOR shall conduct a safety meeting for Contractors employees with emphasis on operation of fire extinguishers and emergency exits in case of fire.

CONTRACTOR shall have posted emergency phone numbers for the fire department and building security.

CONTRACTOR shall store a minimum of volatile substances on the job site and in fire resistant containers only.

CONTRACTOR shall install smoke detectors with audible and visual signals for every 1,000 square feet of work area (Not Applicable).

SECURITY:

Adequate warning signs shall be posted to warn persons approaching a Work Area of the dangers of Asbestos. Post sign age with initial opaque barrier stating A CONSTRUCTION AREA, KEEP OUT, which must be breached to encounter asbestos specific warning sign age. Locate barriers and sign age to provide warning to persons approaching a Work Area from any direction; post sign age at such points so that persons approaching the Work Area will have time to take adequate safety precautions.

If the work involves the entire building, establish a five foot (5') perimeter line clearly demarcated to restrict unauthorized access to the building.

CONTRACTOR should provide personnel to perform surveillance of work areas 24 hours per day, seven days per week during operation of the ventilation units. Personnel must be licensed Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) asbestos abatement workers. Duties include maintenance of reduced air pressure containment and regular inspection of work areas for fire prevention and other incidents that could cause contaminants outside the work area. Separate personnel are not required during Contractor normal work hours.

The OWNER may, on his own election, may provide security on any and all premises covered under this Agreement. The OWNER and the CONSULTANT will not be liable for damage, injury or destruction to any personal property owned by the CONTRACTOR, or any death, sickness, disease, or bodily injury incurred by an employee or agent of the CONTRACTOR as a result of the provision of such security.

The CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents and directors specifically and forever release, acquit and waive any and all claims, demands and obligations against the OWNER and CONSULTANT arising from, whether directly for consequentially, the provision of such security.

POTENTIAL ASBESTOS HAZARD:

The disturbance or dislocation of ACBM may cause asbestos fibers to be release into the buildings atmosphere, thereby creating a potential health hazard to workmen and the building occupants. Apprise workers, supervisory personnel, subcontractors and consultants who will be at the job-site of the seriousness of the hazard and of proper work procedures which must be followed.

Where in the performance of the Work, workers, supervisory personnel, subcontractors, or consultants may encounter, disturb, or otherwise function in the immediate vicinity of any identified ACBM, take appropriate continuous measures as necessary to protect building occupants from the potential hazard of exposure to airborne asbestos. Such measures shall include the procedures and methods described herein, and compliance with regulations of applicable federal and local agencies.

The CONTRACTOR may discover suspected ACBM, other than material to be abated under this Contract. Upon such discovery the CONTRACTOR shall take such action as is reasonably necessary and feasible to provide an interim safe and secure environment for its employees and third parties until the determination can be made of how next to proceed.

The CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the CONSULTANT of such suspected material. The CONSULTANT will thereupon determine the proper course of action (sampling, testing, etc.), prepare his report and proceed with notification to the OWNER.

In no event shall the CONTRACTOR discuss such materials with parties other than the CONSULTANT.

The CONSULTANT will determine if the material is ACBM and so inform the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall modify actions necessary to continue a safe and secure environment. At the discretion of the OWNER, the CONSULTANT will convey detailed report results to the CONTRACTOR.

OWNER OCCUPANCY:

Cooperate fully with the OWNER during construction operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate OWNER usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with the OWNER’s operation.

ACCESS TO AFFECTED AREA:

The CONTRACTOR shall have access only to those areas designated as Work Areas, or as otherwise directed by the OWNER. Storage of materials, field mobilized activities, and personnel shall remain in designated areas.

USE OF THE SITE:

The CONTRACTOR shall limit his use of the premises to the work indicated, so as to allow for OWNER occupancy and use by the public, if required.

Confine operations at the site to areas designated. Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed. Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the work while engaged in project construction.

Keep existing driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the OWNER and his employees at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

Do not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment. Confine stockpiling of materials and location of storage sheds to areas designated. If additional storage is necessary, obtain and pay for such storage off site.

Lock vehicles, such as passenger cars and trucks and other mechanized or motorized construction equipment, when parked and unattended, so as to prevent unauthorized use. Do not leave such vehicles or equipment unattended with motor running or the ignition key in place or accessible to unauthorized persons.

CONTRACTOR’S USE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING:

Maintain existing building in a safe and weather tight condition throughout the construction period. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period.

Keep public areas such as hallways, stairs, elevator lobbies and toilet rooms free from accumulation of waste, rubbish or construction debris.

Smoking or open fires will not be permitted within the building enclosure or on the premises.

Except for Toilet Room(s) as may be designated by the CONSULTANT for use by the CONTRACTOR’s personnel, use of existing toilets within the building, by the CONTRACTOR’s personnel, will not be permitted. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor is responsible for providing a toilet facility that is operational for the duration of the asbestos abatement project. The toilet facility must be cleaned and dumped at least one day per calendar week.

USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS (AS APPLICABLE):

Except for elevators as may be designated by the CONSULTANT, use of elevators by the CONTRACTOR will not be permitted.

The designated elevator may be used for temporary freight service and the transportation of construction personnel during the construction period. This elevator must also be always available to the OWNER; coordinate elevator usage with the CONSULTANT. Provide protective pads for the elevator cab and other appropriate protective measures for the car and entrance doors and frames. During asbestos abatement activities, the car is to be protected as set forth in Section 01500 - Temporary Containment.

THE CONTRACTOR will be responsible for any and all damage to the elevator system.

PARTIAL OWNER OCCUPANCY:

The OWNER reserves the right to place and install equipment as necessary, or conduct other non-asbestos construction or remodel work, in areas of the building in which all asbestos abatement and project decontamination procedures have been completed, and to occupy such completed areas prior to Substantial Completion, provided that such occupancy does not substantially interfere with completion of the Work. Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the Work or any part of the Work.

AIR MONITORING SERVICES:

The OWNER will provide and pay for Inspection and Air Monitoring services excluding Asbestos Abatement Contractor Personal Air Monitoring through the CONSULTANT for the entirety of the project.

Such services will be full-time, and there shall be no Abatement Work conducted unless the ASBESTOS CONSULTANT OR ASBESTOS PROJECT MANAGER is on-site.

Notify the CONSULTANT five (5) days prior to any proposed Work schedule change to allow for rescheduling of personnel. Failure to give such notice may result in disallowance of schedule change.

The CONTRACTOR will be charge by the OWNER for Inspection and Air Monitoring services, at the OWNER’s cost-plus twenty percent (20%), when the CONTRACTOR fails to work during scheduled hours due to late arrival or “no-show” or failure to provided adequate personnel or equipment to accomplish Work. Charges will be based on an hourly rate with an eight (8) hour minimum daily charge.

Should the Work not be completed within the scheduled Project Duration, services for Inspection and Air Monitoring beyond the scheduled completion date will be provided and the costs of such services will be back charged by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR at the OWNER’s cost-plus twenty percent (20%).

Should the CONTRACTOR choose to work outside the schedule, services for Inspection and Air Monitoring will be provided and the costs of such services will be back charged by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR at the OWNER’s cost-plus twenty percent (20%).

Costs of CONSULTANT’s services for retests and re-inspections required due to failure of the CONTRACTOR to meet project criteria will be back charged by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR at the OWNER’s cost-plus twenty percent (20%).

SCOPE OF WORK SECTION 01000

PART 1 - GENERAL

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to the Work of this section.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

The Contract Documents as prepared by the CONSULTANT, indicates the Work of the Contract and related requirements and conditions that have an impact on the Project. Related requirements and conditions include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Applicable codes and regulations

• Notices, permits, license fees, taxes

• Existing site conditions and restrictions on use of site

• Work performed prior to work under this contract

• Alterations and coordination with existing work

• Work to be performed concurrently by the OWNER

• Work to be performed subsequent to work under this Contract requirements for partial OWNER occupancy to substantial completion of the contract work

SUMMARY BY REFERENCES

Work of the Contract can by summarized by references to the Contract, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications Sections, Drawings, addenda and modifications to the contract Documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this Project Manual and including, but not necessarily limited to printed material referenced by any of the above. Work of the Contract is also unavoidably affected or influenced by governing regulations, natural phenomenon including weather conditions and other forces outside Contract Documents.

The successful ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR will comply with all federal, state and local asbestos regulations including:

• Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act and Rules (TAHPA) 295 Texas Administrative Code

• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 40 CFR Part 61, subpart M

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.134 and 1926.1101

CONTRACT TIME:

The OWNER intends to award the contract by the Tentative Contract Award date; however, is under no obligation to do so. If the contract is awarded on the Tentative Contract Award date, the Contractor shall commence work on the Project Start date and shall fully complete all work by the Project Completion date. If a different Project Start date is selected by the OWNER and the Contractor agrees to the revised start date, the Work shall be completed within the Maximum Project Duration, being the number of consecutive calendar days from the revised Project Start date to the Project Completion date.

Projected Start Date To Be Determined

Projected Completion Date To Be Determined

Project Duration: Approximately 4 days

Maximum consecutive calendar days 4 days per week (Monday-Friday) No Weekends/No Holidays

Maximum work hours 9 hrs per 24 hr work day

Restricted work hours No work permitted from 5:00 p.m. thru 7:00 a.m.

ABBREVIATED WRITTEN SUMMARY:

Briefly and without force and effect upon the Contract Documents, the Work of the contract can be summarized as including removal and disposal of asbestos-containing building materials associated with:

ACBM Estimated Quantity

Drywall Texture/Jt. Compound/Paneling 1,576 Square Feet

**Quantities listed are estimates only. The ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR is responsible for verifying quantity estimates prior to submission of bid. The ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR shall perform work for materials and locations indicated, regardless of actual quantities, and no increase in Contract amount will be allowed for quantity adjustment.

Drywall Texture/ Jt. Compound The CONTRACTOR is responsible for abating the above asbestos-containing materials located in the former Cedar Creek Lounge prior to building demolition. The scope of work includes abatement of the asbestos drywall texture/jt. compound behind the wall panelling throughout the Cedar Creek Lounge. The asbestos containing drywall texture will be removed under negative pressure enclosure, critical barriers, wet removal methods, three

(3) stage wet decontamination unit, regulated work area, asbestos warning signs, minimum of half-face (1/2) HEPA respirator, disposable suits, two (2) layer of poly sheeting on floors, personal protection equipment, proper waste disposal and utilizing guidelines as set forth in these specifications. Any vents, diffusers, grates, openings or penetrations will be criticaled with 4-mil poly sheeting prior to abatement.

NOTE: The asbestos abatement contractor will be responsible for removing all furnishing, equipment, trash and any materials left by property owner.

The CONTRACTOR will build a central operational 3-stage wet decontamination unit located adjacent to the work area and inside the building. Negative air machines will be vented outside the building. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for /disposal of any contaminated asbestos materials/debris during the asbestos abatement.

Diffusers, vents, return air grills will be covered with 4 mil poly sheeting. Any metal, wood, conduit, ceiling grid or building materials contaminated with asbestos must be decontaminated or disposed of as ACM prior to visual inspection. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for transportation and disposal of ACM.

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 40CFR Part 61, subpart M and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.134 and 1926.1101.

CONTRACTOR will furnish all OSHA samples for their personnel and be fully responsible for OSHA Compliance and paying for tests and sample analysis.

CONTRACTOR’s laboratory must have a Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Asbestos Laboratory License. Sample results must be posted at the decontamination unit prior to starting a new shift for those samples collected in previous shifts. Laboratory must also be approved by the OWNER’s CONSULTANT as a sub-contractor prior to award of project. Laboratory must also participate in the American Industrial Hygiene Association PAT Rounds. Negative exposure assessments (NEA) will not be accepted in lieu of OSHA air monitoring.

1.0 PROJECT MONITORING

1.1 BASELINE

Baseline air samples shall be collected prior to the beginning of the project. Samples will be collected under normal building conditions prior to the disturbance of asbestos containing materials. A minimum of three (3) samples shall be collected and analyzed in accordance with the latest edition of NIOSH protocol, counting rules A.

The minimum sample volume will be 1250 liters.

1.2 AMBIENT

1. Ambient air samples will be collected during the project and analyzed in accordance with the latest edition of NIOSH 7400 protocol, counting rules A.

Ambient air samples will be collected:

• Inside containment

• Outside containment but inside the building (if applicable)

• The negative air unit discharge

• Immediately outside the entrance to the decontamination facility

• Outside the bag out facility (if applicable)

• Any other locations required by the specifications or as deemed necessary by the on-site project manager.

1.3 CLEARANCE

1. A minimum of two (2) clearance samples shall be collected and analyzed for each containment. The project will be cleared by using aggressive PCM air sampling. The maximum level of residual fibers shall not exceed 0.01 f/cc.

2. Clearance samples shall be collected following a final visual inspection of the abatement area to determine if the project has been properly conducted in accordance with the project specification and all applicable local, state and federal regulations and all ACBM has been properly removed.

3. Project samples shall be collected and analyzed by the latest edition of NIOSH 7400 protocol, counting rules A, Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). Clearance samples will be collected at a rate of one (1) to less than sixteen (16) liters per minute on 0.8 micron MCE filters in conducting cassettes with extension cowls. Minimum sample volume will be 1250 liters. Clearance will be achieved if no sample is reported greater than 0.01 f/cc by the analysis report from the licensed laboratory. Any area whose air test does not meet the clean air standard will be re-tested following re-cleaning of those areas.

4. All samples, including clearance samples, will be collected by either a licensed air monitoring technician or a licensed consultant. The sample pumps will be monitored, during the sampling period, by the person collecting samples or some other means of control will be established to ensure the integrity of the sample and prevent tampering.

2.0 REGULATORY DOCUMENTATION

The following documents are required to be posted on-site by the Contractor:

• The asbestos information poster issued by the Department of State Health Services.

• Copies of any violations issued as evidence by an order from the federal or state asbestos regulating authorities within the preceding 12 months from any asbestos project

• All current DSHS Asbestos Worker licenses, registrations, respirator fit test, Medical Surveillance form and accreditation certificates.

• Department of State Health Services regulations and all appropriate publications as listed in '296.33 of this title (relating to Adoption by Reference of Federal Standards) for the asbestos activity which is being performed

• Contractor’s Written Respiratory Protection Program

• Asbestos Project Design specification

3.0 PROHIBITIONS

The following prohibitions are applicable to this project:

• Disposal of improperly labeled or classified asbestos containing waste material as defined in 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M is prohibited.

• Solvents with a flash point of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or below shall not be used.

4.1 WARNING SIGNS

Establish a regulated area with proper signage and barrier tape. Danger signs in accordance with 29CFR

1926.1101 shall be displayed in both the Spanish and English languages, at all the entrances to regulated areas and on the outside of critical barriers.

4.2 CRITICAL BARRIERS

Regulated areas within which asbestos abatement is to be conducted shall be separated from adjacent areas by impermeable barriers of four (4) mil polyethylene sheeting attached securely in windows, doorways, corridor entrances, ventilation openings (both air supply and return air), drains, ducts, grills, grates, diffusers, and skylights, shall be sealed with a minimum of a single layer of four (4) mil polyethylene sheeting. All penetrations that could permit air infiltration or air leaks through the barriers shall be sealed, with exceptions of the make-up air provisions and the means of entry and exit.

4.3 MOVEABLE OBJECTS AND TRASH DEBRIS

The contents of the entire structure will be decontaminated (non-porous) or disposed of asbestos containing waste materials (porous). Cleaning of contaminated items shall be performed if the items are to be salvaged or reused. Otherwise, they shall be properly disposed of as asbestos waste. All non-moveable objects that remain in the containment shall be wet wiped and decontaminated prior to final clearance.

4.4 DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM

A fully enclosed worker decontamination enclosure system shall be installed in each established regulated area and shall be constructed consisting of a clean room, shower room and equipment room, each separated from the other by air locks accessible through doorways. Except for the doorways and the make-up air provisions for the enclosure, the decontamination system shall be sealed against leakage of air. All personnel must exit the containment area through the shower before entering the clean room. No asbestos-contaminated individual or items shall enter the clean room. The shower filtration unit will be installed with discharge of the filtered water to the nearest floor drain or the other access to the sanitary sewer. Trap shower wastewater using filters having a pore size of not larger than 5.0 microns. Hot water will be supplied in sufficient amount to the shower to provide for worker decontamination.

4.5 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT (HVAC)

All HVAC equipment in or passing through the work area should be shut down and measures taken to prevent accidental start-ups. All intake and exhaust openings and any seams in system components shall be sealed with at least six (6) mil polyethylene sheeting and/or duct tape if possible. Any old filters shall be disposed of as asbestos waste.

4.6 HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) CLEANING

Except with prior written approval from the Consultant, cleaning procedures shall use wet methods and HEPA vacuuming. All loose debris must be thoroughly wet with a solution of amended water and picked up and placed in a six (6) mil poly disposal bag.

4.7 CONTAINMENT AREA VENTILATION

Units with HEPA filtration and in sufficient number to provide a negative pressure of at least 0.02 inches of water column differential, verified by a manometer, between the containment and outside and minimum of four containment air changes per hour, shall be operated continuously for the duration of the project. The duration of the asbestos abatement project for the purposed of the requirement shall be considered from the time a regulated area is established through time acceptable final clean air monitoring results area obtained. These units shall exhaust filtered air to the outside of the building wherever technically feasible.

4.8 CONTAINMENT PREPARATION

Floor sheeting/poly drop cloth (where necessary) shall cover flooring and consist of two (2) layer of true 6-mil thickness polyethylene sheeting. Walls will require two (2) layer poly sheeting and shall be installed so as to minimize joints. No seams shall be located at wall to . Walls will be wet wiped prior to encapsulation of work area.

5.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The following safety requirements shall be in effect for the duration of the project:

• Fire Safety: At least one fully charged fire extinguisher with a minimum National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ration of 10 BC (dry chemical) shall be placed within each abatement project containment for every 3,000 square feet of containment.

• Electrical Safety: Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) units shall be installed on all

Electrical circuits used within the regulated and containment areas.

• Lighting: The CONTRACTOR must maintain proper lighting to perform the asbestos abatement activities and required for CONSULTANT’s visual inspection activities. Failure to properly maintain lighting will require the asbestos abatement activities to cease until proper illumination has been provided.

6.0 ASBESTOS REMOVAL

All ACBM shall be adequately wetted with amended water prior to and during removal. ACBM shall be removed in manageable sections and bagged while wet. At no time will ACBM be allowed to accumulate on the containment floor or become dry.

All ACBM shall be immediately bagged as per instructions per Waste Disposal Section. CONTRACTOR shall maintain in working condition an airless sprayer capable of spraying a fine mist of amended water into the air and continually mist the air at all times during the removal project.

Upon complete removal of all ACBM, clean any debris from surfaces and disposed of as ACBM. Upon completion of all removal and cleanup, CONSULTANT will be responsible final visual inspection. Upon approval of the CONSULTANT, CONTRACTOR will be allowed to encapsulate the work area with an approved encapsulate in preparation for final air clearances

7.0 FINAL CLEARANCE

7.1 VISUAL INSPECTIONS

Clearance samples shall be collected following a final visual inspection of the abatement area to determine if the project has been properly conducted in accordance with the project specifications and all applicable local, state and federal regulations and all ACBM has been properly removed. Aggressive sampling methods will be utilized for final clearance samples (i.e. use of a leaf blower with the force of air unaltered and operating as it comes from the factory, directed at all surfaces in order to cause loose asbestos fibers to become airborne).

7.2 CLEARANCE SAMPLING

Final clearance samples shall be analyzed by the latest edition of the NIOSH 7400 protocol, counting rules A, Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). Final clearance samples will be collected at a rate of one (1) to less than sixteen liters per minute on 0.8 micron MCE filters in conducting cassettes with extension cowls.

Minimum sample volume will be 1250 liters. Clearance will be achieved if no sample is reported greater than 0.01 f/cc by the analysis report from the licensed laboratory. Any area whose air test do not meet EPA clean air standards will be re-tested following cleaning of those areas. Any related costs associated with any re-testing will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8.0 DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED WASTE

8.1 BAG-OUT DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES

All ACM shall be double wrapped in six (6) mil true thickness poly or double bagged in true thickness six (6) mil poly disposal bags. Documentation from the manufacturer of the bags shall be onsite. All bags shall be marked per the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations.

Wrapped material must be wiped or washed and cleaned prior to removal from the bag-out chamber or decontamination chamber.

As the bagged materials are moved out through the bag-out chamber, place the previously bagged ACBM into another six (6) mil plastic bag and seal it with duct tape. In order to double bag, the asbestos waste, the inner bag must be not more than half full, excess air must be squeezed out, the top twisted closed, folded over, sealed with duct tape, rinsed off or HEPA vacuumed to remove asbestos contamination and placed inside another bag (or in a fiberboard drum). If an outer bag is used, excess air must be squeezed out and the outer bag twisted closed, the top folded over and sealed with duct tape.

If a fiberboard drum is used, the top must be sealed. Any bagging shall not allow leakage or breakage due to overfilling. Drum must have asbestos and generator labels on the lid.

8.2 DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Remove sealed and labeled bags of contaminated material and wastes and transport them for disposal to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved landfill that accepts friable and non-friable asbestos.

Notify OWNER or CONSULTANT in a sufficient amount of time prior to removing each trailer or other waste transport from the job site. Prepare contaminated waste manifest for material to be transported.

Submit to OWNER for OWNER’s signature as Generator. OWNER will retain copy of manifest.

Transporter must be licensed by DSHS as required by the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules adopted September 22, 1992, as revised March 2003.

Notify CONSULTANT in a sufficient amount of time prior to the proposed time of delivery of contaminated waste to the landfill. The CONSULTANT may elect to observe this operation. Asbestos containing waste material shall be treated, packaged, labeled, and disposed of in accordance with Title 40, Part 61, Subpart M, Section 61.152 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Ensure that there are no visible emissions to the outside air from site where materials and waste are deposited.