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This is an Asbestos Identification Survey Report for the Frog Switch facility located at 600 East High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The survey was conducted on May 3 and May 7, 2021, by Cumberland Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (CALI) to identify and document asbestos-containing materials (ACM) throughout the property.
The survey identified several areas with asbestos-containing materials, including: 15 linear feet of rope material in the Frog Shop Old Boiler Room, 2,000 linear feet of thermal system insulation in the Old Frog Shop, 2,000 sq. ft. of asbestos drywall compound in the Machine Shop Bathroom, 90,000 sq. ft. of roofing material in the Foundry and Office Building, and an unquantified amount of drywall compound in the entire Office Building. The report emphasizes the potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure and recommends proper precautions when performing work around these identified materials, particularly during any renovation or demolition activities.
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ASBESTOS IDENTIFICATION SURVEY REPORT
PROJECT LOCATION:
Frog Switch
600 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
INSPECTION DATE:
May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
PREPARED FOR:
Mr. Warren Bieger
Mr. Daniel M. Gibbs
Frog Switch
600 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
CALI PROJECT NUMBER:
21-1034-019
INSPECTION REPORT DATE:
May 18, 2021
ASBESTOS IDENTIFICATION SURVEY PERFORMED BY:
Andrew R. Spriggle, Pennsylvania Asbestos Inspector #032501
Richard E. Roush, Pennsylvania Asbestos Building Inspector and Manager Planner and Lonnie R. Eslinger, Jr., Industrial Hygienist
CUMBERLAND ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
125 Frytown Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
Phone: (717) 379-3782
Fax: (717) 776-6436
E-Mail: rich.roush@c-analytical.com www.cumberlandanalyticallabs.com
Attachment 1
Asbestos Identification Survey Report Frog Switch
600 East High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
Inspection Report Date: May 18, 2021
Table of Contents
Executive Summary:
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Results Data Table:
Conclusion/Recommendations:
Disclaimer:
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
Executive Summary:
In May of 2021, Cumberland Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (CALI) was retained by Mr. Warren
Bieger and Mr. Daniel M. Gibbs of Frog Switch to conduct an Asbestos Identification Survey at the Frog Switch Facility located at 600 East High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to identify suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) from within the structures. The entire facility was evaluated during the survey.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines ACM as any material that contains greater than 1% asbestos by PLM analysis. All sampled materials which contained one or more of the following asbestos types above 1% by laboratory analysis would be defined as ACM:
chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, or actinolite.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines ACM as any material that contains a detectable amount of asbestos. Therefore, materials that contain less than 1% asbestos would be regulated by OSHA under 29 CFR 1926.1101 (Construction) and 29 CFR 1910.1001
(General Industry). Any disturbance and/or removal of an ACM must be performed in accordance with the OSHA regulations by professionally trained and protected individuals using proper work practices and engineering controls.
The Scope of Work for this survey consisted of a visual inspection of all accessible areas within the select areas of the structures to identify suspect asbestos-containing materials. Bulk samples were collected as part of the survey to confirm or dismiss the presence of asbestos within the accessible suspected materials. During the sampling of suspect homogeneous materials from the structure a total of 111 homogeneous materials were analyzed. The results of the ACM survey performed have confirmed that asbestos-containing materials were found from within the structure:
• 15 Linear Feet of Rope Material in the Frog Shop Old Boiler Room.
• 2,000 Linear Feet of Thermal System Insulation in the Old Frog Shop
• 2,000 Ft.² of Asbestos Drywall Compound in the Machine Shop Bathroom
• 90,000 Ft.² of Roofing Material Foundry and Office Building Combine
• Entire Office Building Drywall Compound – No Quantity Known
Please review the Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Results Data Tables for additional sample information.
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Results Data Table:
SAMPLE NUMBER/
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION
ASBESTOS
PRESENT COLOR
ASBESTOS
TYPE
PERCENTAGE
OTHER
MATERIALS
L1428-01: Rope Material (Frog Shop) Yes White 75% Chrysotile 25% Cellulose
L1428-02: Rope Material (Frog Shop) Sample Not Analyzed - Stop Positive.
L1428-03: Rope Material (Frog Shop) Sample Not Analyzed - Stop Positive.
L1428-04: Refractory Material (Frog Shop) No Red None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-05: Refractory Material (Frog Shop) No Tan None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-06: Refractory Material (Frog Shop) No Tan None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-07: Refractory Material (Frog Shop) No Tan None Detected 15% Fibrous Glass 85%
Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-08: TSI (Frog Shop) Yes White 10% Amosite 90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-09: TSI (Frog Shop) Sample Not Analyzed - Stop Positive.
L1428-10: TSI (Frog Shop) Sample Not Analyzed - Stop Positive.
L1428-11: Beige Tile 12” x 12” (Frog Shop Lunch) No Beige None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-11M: Mastic Associated with
Beige Tile 12” x 12” (Frog Shop Lunch) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-12: Beige Tile 12” x 12” (Frog Shop Lunch) No Beige None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-12M: Mastic Associated with
Beige Tile 12” x 12” (Frog Shop Lunch) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-13: Beige Tile 12” x 12” (Frog Shop Lunch) No Beige None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-13M: Mastic Associated with
Beige Tile 12” x 12” (Frog Shop Lunch) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-14: Ceiling Tile (Frog Shop Lunch) No White/Tan None Detected
60% Cellulose
10% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-15: Ceiling Tile (Frog Shop Lunch) No White/Tan None Detected
60% Cellulose
10% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-16: Ceiling Tile (Frog Shop Lunch) No White/Tan None Detected
60% Cellulose
10% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-17: Exterior Parging (Frog Shop) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION
ASBESTOS
PRESENT COLOR
ASBESTOS
TYPE
PERCENTAGE
OTHER
MATERIALS
L1428-18: Exterior Parging (Frog Shop) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-19: Exterior Parging (Frog Shop) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-20: 1 x 1 Ceiling Tile (Warehouse) No Tan None Detected 95% Cellulose
5% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-21: 1 x 1 Ceiling Tile (Warehouse) No Tan None Detected 95% Cellulose
5% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-22: 1 x 1 Ceiling Tile (Warehouse) No Tan None Detected 95% Cellulose
5% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-23: Window Glazing (Old Machine Shop) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-24: Window Glazing (Old Machine Shop) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-25: South Lab (Foundry 12” x 12” on Wood) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-25M: Mastic Associated with South Lab
(Foundry 12” x 12” on Wood) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-26: South Lab (Foundry 12” x 12” on
Wood) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-26M: Mastic Associated with South Lab
(Foundry 12” x 12” on Wood)
No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-27: South Lab (Foundry 12” x 12” on Wood) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-27M: Mastic Associated with South Lab
(Foundry 12” x 12” on Wood)
No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-28: Core Room Dry Wall Compound
(Foundry); Drywall Only No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-29: Core Room Dry Wall Compound
(Foundry); Joint Compound Only No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-30: Spray on Ceiling (Foundry) No Black None Detected
90% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
10% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-31: Spray on Ceiling (Foundry) No Black None Detected
90% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
10% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-32: Spray on Ceiling (Foundry) No Black None Detected
90% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
10% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-33: Beige Floor Tile 12” x 12” (Foundry) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-33M: Mastic Associated with
Beige Floor Tile 12” x 12” (Foundry) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-34: Beige Floor Tile 12” x 12” (Foundry) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
ASBESTOS
PRESENT COLOR
ASBESTOS
TYPE
PERCENTAGE
OTHER
MATERIALS
L1428-34M: Mastic Associated with
Beige Floor Tile 12” x 12” (Foundry) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-35: Beige Floor Tile 12” x 12” (Foundry) No Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-35M: Mastic Associated with
Beige Floor Tile 12” x 12” (Foundry) No Yellow None Detected
<1% Cellulose
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-36: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Foundry) No White/Tan None Detected
35% Cellulose
35% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-37: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Foundry) No White/Tan None Detected
35% Cellulose
35% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-38: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Foundry) No White/Tan None Detected
35% Cellulose
35% Fibrous Glass 30% Non-
Fibrous Materials
L1428-39: Drywall Compound (Foundry) No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-40: Drywall Compound (Foundry) No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-41: Drywall Compound (Foundry) No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-42: Transite South Side Roof (Foundry) Yes Gray 10% Chrysotile 90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-43: Transite Roof South Side (Foundry) Sample Not Analyzed - Stop Positive.
L1428-44: Transite Roof South Side (Foundry) Sample Not Analyzed - Stop Positive.
L1428-45: Composite Drywall/Compound
(Machine Shop); Drywall Only No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-46: Composite Drywall/Compound
(Machine Shop) Yes White/Tan <1% Chrysotile
5% Cellulose
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-47: Composite Drywall/Compound
(Machine Shop) Yes White/Tan <1% Chrysotile
5% Cellulose
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-48: 12” x 12” Beige Floor Tile
(Guard Shack) No Beige None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-48M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Beige Floor Tile (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-49: 12” x 12” Beige Floor Tile
(Guard Shack) No Beige None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-49M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Beige Floor Tile (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-50: 12” x 12” Beige Floor Tile
(Guard Shack) No Beige None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
ASBESTOS
PRESENT COLOR
ASBESTOS
TYPE
PERCENTAGE
OTHER
MATERIALS
L1428-50M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Beige Floor Tile (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-51: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
35% Cellulose
35% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-52: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
35% Cellulose
35% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-53: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
35% Cellulose
35% Fibrous Glass
30% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-54: 12” x 12” Yellow (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-54M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Yellow (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-55: 12” x 12” Yellow (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-55M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Yellow (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-56: 12” x 12” Yellow (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-56M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Yellow (Guard Shack) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-57: Drywall/Compound Composite
(Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-58: Drywall/Compound Composite
(Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-59: Drywall/Compound Composite
(Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-60: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
20% Cellulose
40% Fibrous Glass
40% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-61: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
20% Cellulose
40% Fibrous Glass
40% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-62: 2 x 4 Ceiling Tile (Guard Shack) No White/Tan None Detected
20% Cellulose
40% Fibrous Glass
40% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-63: 1 x 1 Ceiling Tile (Main Office) No White/Gray None Detected
<1% Cellulose
90% Fibrous Glass
9% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-63M: Mastic Associated with 1 x 1 Ceiling
Tile (Main Office) No Brown None Detected
<1% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-64: 1 x 1 Ceiling Tile (Main Office) No White/Gray None Detected
<1% Cellulose
90% Fibrous Glass
9% Non-Fibrous Materials
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
ASBESTOS
PRESENT COLOR
ASBESTOS
TYPE
PERCENTAGE
OTHER
MATERIALS
L1428-64M: Mastic Associated with 1 x 1 Ceiling
Tile (Main Office) No Brown None Detected
<1% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-65: 1 x 1 Ceiling Tile (Main Office) No White/Gray None Detected
<1% Cellulose
90% Fibrous Glass
9% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-65M: Mastic Associated with 1 x 1 Ceiling
Tile (Main Office) No Brown None Detected
<1% Cellulose
<1% Fibrous Glass
99% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-66: 12” x 12” Multi Color 1st Floor (Main
Office) No Tan None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-66M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Multi Color 1st Floor (Main Office) No Brown None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-67: 12” x 12” Multi Color 1st Floor (Main
Office) No Tan None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-67M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Multi Color 1st Floor (Main Office) No Brown None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-68: 12” x 12” Multi Color 1st Floor
(Main Office) No Tan None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-68M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Multi Color 1st Floor (Main Office) No Brown None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-69: Window Caulking (Main Office) No Tan None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-70: Transite Roof (Main Office) Yes Gray 10% Chrysotile 90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-71: Composite Drywall/Compound
(Main Office) Yes White/Tan <1% Chrysotile
5% Cellulose
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-72: Composite Drywall/Compound
(Main Office) Yes White/Tan <1% Chrysotile
5% Cellulose
94% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-73: Composite Drywall/Compound
(Main Office); Wall Mix No
White/Tan/
Gray None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-74: Vault 12” x 12” (Main Office) No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-74M: Mastic Associated with Vault
12” x 12” (Main Office) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-74: Leveling Compound Associated with
Vault 12” x 12” (Main Office) No Gray None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-75: Vault 12” x 12” (Main Office) No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-75M: Mastic Associated with Vault
12” x 12” (Main Office) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-75: Leveling Compound Associated with Vault 12” x 12” (Main Office) No Gray None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-76: Vault 12” x 12” (Main Office) No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
ASBESTOS
PRESENT COLOR
ASBESTOS
TYPE
PERCENTAGE
OTHER
MATERIALS
L1428-76M: Mastic Associated with Vault
12” x 12” (Main Office) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-76: Leveling Compound Associated with Vault 12” x 12” (Main Office) No Gray None Detected
5% Cellulose
95% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-77: North Roof Coating (Foundry) Yes Gray 10% Chrysotile 90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-78: Center Roof Material (Foundry) Yes Gray 20% Chrysotile 80% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-80: Linoleum (Break Room) No White/Gray None Detected 10% Fibrous Glass
90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-80M: Mastic Associated with
Linoleum (Break Room) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-81: Linoleum (Break Room) No White/Gray None Detected 10% Fibrous Glass
90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-81M: Mastic Associated with
Linoleum (Break Room) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-82: Linoleum (Break Room) No White/Gray None Detected 10% Fibrous Glass
90% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-82M: Mastic Associated with
Linoleum (Break Room) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-83: 12” x 12” Flooring (Break Room) No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-83M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Flooring (Break Room) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-84: 12” x 12” Flooring (Break Room) No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-84M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Flooring (Break Room) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-85: 12” x 12” Flooring (Break Room) No White None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
L1428-85M: Mastic Associated with 12” x 12”
Flooring (Break Room) No Yellow None Detected 100% Non-Fibrous Materials
• Please note that, while this survey was performed in a thorough manner to locate and sample all suspect materials, additional suspect materials or undocumented asbestos-containing materials may still be located within the building in such areas as inside wall, ceiling, and floor cavities, underground or buried locations, roofing, HVAC equipment, coated/wrapped electrical wire/conduits and other inaccessible location. These materials may not be observed until renovation/demolition activities are commenced.
• Any materials not listed or specifically identified as part of this survey must be positively identified to verify the existence or absence of asbestos prior to the start of future demolition or renovations.
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
Methods and Analysis – Asbestos PLM Bulk Sampling:
Asbestos Sampling:
All samples were collected by a Pennsylvania Licensed Certified Asbestos Building Inspector to ensure efficient scheduling, priority analysis, and thorough documentation and record keeping during the survey. Bulk samples were collected from accessible suspected ACM within the structure areas during the survey under EPA recommended procedures to minimize fiber release and performed in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 763 SubPart E. Core samples of each material were collected to its substrate by penetrating the materials outer covering. Duplicate samples of similar materials from adjacent locations were compared for uniformity of texture and color. All samples were placed in sealed containers and labeled with an identifying code. A chain of custody for each collected sample was documented throughout the sample collection process to ensure proper quality control.
Asbestos Sample Analysis:
Bulk samples collected during this survey were packaged for proper shipment and delivered to
Eckhart Environmental Services, LLC, an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory located in Media, Pennsylvania. Samples were analyzed using Polarized
Light Microscopy (PLM) with central stop dispersion staining techniques, using the EPA's
"Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials" and Analytical Method
EPA 600/R-93/116. The detection limit of this analytical method is one percent (1%) asbestos by weight.
Asbestos is present if the material analyzed is greater than one percent (>1%) by weight. This stipulation is outlined in the EPA Publication EPA 500/5-85-028, Section 2.2.2.2. Some building/structure materials may contain asbestos concentrations below the 1% by weight and can be documented via point counting or "trace" detection levels.
Asbestos Standards:
Federal regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency prohibit the use of asbestos materials for fireproofing and insulation where the material contains more than one percent asbestos by weight. In general, the higher the percentage of asbestos, the more fibers that can be released and cause contamination to the structure environment. However, substantial fiber release can occur in damaged or deteriorating materials even where asbestos content is low.
The condition of the ACM and its potential for disturbance (fiber release) may be used to determine if corrective measures should be taken. Evidence of water damage, physical damage, and the presence of broken or crumbled materials on the floor are signs that fiber release has occurred, is occurring or may occur in the future.
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
Health experts agree that exposure to airborne asbestos, regardless of concentrations, involves a health risk. Persons exposed to asbestos have an increased risk of developing asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
The EPA currently recognizes four abatement methodologies to control exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. Specifically, these are removal, encapsulation, enclosure, operations, and maintenance. Properly conducted and supervised removal of asbestos material is the only method, which entirely eliminates asbestos exposure.
The current EPA recommended "clean air" asbestos limit for clearance testing during an asbestos abatement project is 0.01 Fibers per cubic centimeter (F/cc) by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).
This level is also recognized as a "clean" level for background air levels in occupied buildings/structures.
If the purpose of this inspection was for documentation of asbestos-containing materials prior to structure renovation/demolition, please consult the appropriate local, state, and other relevant governmental regulatory agencies to ensure that proper procedures for notifications, abatement (if required), and material disposal and hauling are adhered to always. Please note that the abatement contractor may require adequate sources of water and electricity during removal activities.
Since the purpose of this inspection, as described to CALI, was for the determination of Asbestos-
Containing Materials prior to renovation activities, please consult the appropriate local, state, and other relevant governmental regulatory agencies to ensure that proper procedures for notifications, abatement (if required), and material disposal and hauling are adhered to always.
Conclusion/Recommendations:
Proper precautions should be taken when performing work in and around the identified asbestos materials and other materials you may encounter as suspect asbestos. This is especially Important and required when working in an occupied structure. Any potential renovation/demolition plans should include proper procedures for treatment of this asbestos material, as deemed necessary.
Disclaimer:
This survey only contains sample results from physical bulk samples collected during this inspection. Any other suspect asbestos materials identified within this structure that conflict with this report's findings should be sampled by a licensed building inspector prior to their removal to ensure no materials are misidentified as non-asbestos.
Inspection Date: May 3, 2021 and May 7, 2021
CALI Project Number: 20-1034-019
The Scope of Work of this survey was performed in such a manner to access all suspect materials.
Select removal of flooring was performed to attempt to access any additional suspect material.
With any structure of this general age and size, additional asbestos-containing materials may still be located within previously un-accessible locations. These areas include, but are not limited to, locations such as within wall and ceiling cavities, in unidentified pipe chases, within underground locations or buried materials, under flooring and/or sub-flooring, or in additional original roofing materials.
Also note that the HVAC systems and their internal buildings, including boiler units, water heaters, air conditioning and ventilation system, etc., were not disassembled and inspected due to the safety concerns of the technician performing the survey, as utilities were in service at the time of inspection.
While the results and information of these analyses are considered to be reliable, CALI assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the results.
Data and other information in this report are only valid for the prevailing conditions identified during this investigation and will be kept confidential. Any information contained in this report will not be released to third parties without the expressed written consent of the client except where required by law.
The conclusions expressed within this report are intended to advise the client of the potential regulated environmental hazards within the subject property. It is the responsibility of the client to comply with current regulations relating to the hazards identified in this report. The burden for financial or health consequences for action or lack of action taken by the client or the client's agent is the responsibility of the client.
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