Attachment 13 668-18-109_Lead Sampling Report.pdf

March 2, 2021

Matt King Licensed Architect Spees Design Build 625 1st Avenue, #301 Seattle, WA 98104

RE: Lead Paint Sampling of Elevator Renovation Areas at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, 4815 N. Assembly Street, Spokane, WA 99205

Dear Matt, Kyron Environmental, Inc. (Kyron) was contracted with Spees Design Build to conduct Lead (Pb) paint sampling of areas undergoing renovations at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 4815 N. Assembly Street in Spokane, Washington. The purpose of the Lead sampling was to determine whether Lead was present in the paints on building materials that may be impacted during the renovation/upgrade of elevators and nearby areas at the VAMC.

This was accomplished by obtaining samples of the subject paints and submitting them for Lead analysis by Flame Atomic Absorption (FLAA) analytical methodology. This analytical procedure determines whether or not Lead is contained in the material.

Lead was present in the sample collected from paints tested on elevator frames on the 1st Floor of Building 1 at the VAMC.

1.0 Information

Location: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Mann-Grandstaff Medical Center 4815 N. Assembly Street, Spokane, WA 99205

Contact: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 509-434-7000

2.0 Sampling

Tim Lee and Graham Langley, Kyron Environmental Specialists, conducted the sampling of various painted surfaces undergoing renovations at the VAMC on February 8, 2021. Seven (7) samples were collected for Lead analysis; Pb-01, Pb-02, Pb-03, Pb-04, Pb-05, Pb-06, and Pb-07.

The samples collected represented a full-range of paint chips from main floor walls, elevator door frames, and 10th Floor mechanical room floor and wall. All samples were submitted to EMSL Analytical at 200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077, NVLAP Lab Code 101048- 0, and analyzed using Flame Atomic Absorption (FLAA) analytical methodology. Chain of

Custody and analytical results are attached.

3.0 Lead Analytical Results

Several different paints were identified from walls and elevator frames in the main building areas, and from the floor and walls of the 10th Floor mechanical room. The following table lists sample numbers, description & location of samples, and laboratory analytical results.

Table 2: Sample Number, Description & Location, and Laboratory Analytical Results Sample

# Sample Description Lab Results

Pb-01 Beige, white, & green paint on walls of Building 1, 8th Floor, by the service elevator doors 0.020 % wt (Pb)

Pb-02 Beige, white, & green paint on walls of Building 1, 1st Floor, by the service elevator doors 0.18 % wt (Pb)

Pb-03 Blue & white paint on walls of Building 1, 2nd Floor, by the service elevator doors 0.15 % wt (Pb)

Pb-04 White, & green paint on service elevator framing of Building 1, 2nd Floor 0.095 % wt (Pb)

Pb-05 Blue/gray & green paint on floor of 10th Floor mechanical room penthouse 0.25 % wt (Pb)

Pb-06 White, beige & green paint on west wall of 10th Floor mechanical room penthouse 0.010 % wt (Pb)

Pb-07 Brown, white, & green paint on service elevator framing of Building 1, 1st Floor 1.4 % wt (Pb)

4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines a lead-based paint as any paint or coating that is greater than 0.5% by weight. Lead was present in one of the samples (Pb-07) collected from paints tested at the VAMC on February 8, 2021. Improper disturbance of these materials may result in an occupational exposure. Waste Lead paint chips generated during work must be disposed of as regulated waste unless Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) waste stream analysis proves otherwise. The purpose of TCLP Pb analysis is to determine whether building materials designate as regulated Lead waste if/when the materials are disposed in a landfill. This is accomplished by obtaining representative composite samples of the materials and submitting to an accredited laboratory for TCLP Lead analysis using EPA 7471 – TCLP Metals by EPA 1311/6010/7000 Series Methods. This analytical procedure simulates whether or not Lead will leach out once the material is deposited in a landfill.

5.0 Limiting Conditions

The recommendations present in this report were prepared following applicable Lead regulations and generally accepted enforcement protocol in the State of Washington for the described property only at the time the inspection was performed. Methods employed by Kyron to conduct this study are consistent with the standard of care and professionalism normally exercised by consultants in the fields of environmental science and engineering.

The Client acknowledges that Kyron has been retained for the sole purpose of assisting the Client in identifying Lead containing building materials associated with the subject site structure related to the specified scope of work. It is agreed that Kyron has assumed responsibility only for performing this inspection and presenting this report and recommendations to the Client. The Client acknowledges that Kyron is not acting as an agent for the Client, or any other user or entity, for work associated with any Lead containing materials. Kyron does not act or have authority to act for or in place of the Client, or their successors, or assigns. Kyron does not represent the Client nor does it authorize or allow any construction, renovation, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition work by performing this inspection.

Kyron shall not be responsible for non-identification of Lead containing materials that are not common to the construction industry. The integrity of information and data generated during previous inspection(s) by others and supplied by the Client with the request that Kyron use it in any way is not the responsibility of Kyron.

The identification of Lead was performed on the day the facility was inspected. Kyron shall not be held responsible for changed or differing site conditions, or changes in scope of work which may have occurred since the performance of this inspection.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyron Environmental at (509) 252-8880, or by email at tlee@kyronehs.com.

Sincerely, Tim Lee Environmental Specialist Kyron Environmental 10 N. Post Street, Suite 218 Spokane, WA 99201

Attachments: Laboratory Chain of Custody and Sample Results, Pertinent Photographs

ATTACHMENT A

Laboratory Chain of Custody and Sample Results

Client Sample Description ConcentrationLab ID Analyzed Weight Lead

Collected

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

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

Attn: Tim Lee Kyron Environmental, Inc.

10 North Post Street Suite 218 Spokane, WA 99201

Received: 2/9/2021 10:30 AM

VAMC - Pb Sampling

Fax: (509) 252-8877 Phone: (509) 252-8880

Project:

2/8/2021Collected:

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

202101319 CustomerID: KENV78 CustomerPO:

ProjectID:

EMSL Order:

0.2642 Site: 8th floor wall

202101319-0001Pb-01 0.020 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

0.2507 Site: 1st floor wall

202101319-0002Pb-02 0.18 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

0.2626 Site: 2nd floor wall

202101319-0003Pb-03 0.15 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

0.2693 Site: 2nd floor elevator frame

202101319-0004Pb-04 0.095 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

0.2716 Site: 10 floor mech room floor

202101319-0005Pb-05 0.25 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

0.2526 Site: 10 floor mech room wall - west

202101319-0006Pb-06 0.010 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

0.2652 Site: 1st floor elevator frame

202101319-0007Pb-07 1.4 % wt2/12/2021 g2/8/2021

The QC sample duplicate RPD result for Lead on sample -0006 was outside of the method control limits. The MS recovery for Lead was outside of the method control limits high.

Phillip Worby, Lead Laboratory Manager or other approved signatory

Test Report ChmSnglePrm/nQC-7.32.3 Printed: 2/12/2021 3:49:32 PM

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received.

Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted.

Analysis following Lead in Paint by EMSL SOP/Determination of Environmental Lead by FLAA. Reporting limit is 0.008% wt based on the minimum sample weight per our SOP. "<" (less than) result signifies the analyte was not detected at or above the reporting limit. Measurement of uncertainty is available upon request. Definitions of modifications are available upon request.

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

Initial report from 02/12/2021 15:49:32 http://www.EMSL.com mailto:cinnaminsonleadlab@emsl.com

OrderID: 202101319

OrderID: 202101319

ATTACHMENT B

Pertinent Photographs

PHOTO 1

Sample # Pb-01:

Lead concentration of 1.4 % wt.

Location- Brown, white & green paint on Building 1 Elevator framework