B08_Attachment_5_Asbestos_Inspection_Report__22-004814-1.pdf

Asbestos Inspection / Survey Report

Olympic National Park (Jeff Doryland is Agent) – Pending Repairs of Building

Heart of the Hills Campground – Maintenance Building

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Report #22-004814-1

March 17, 2022

FIRE-DAMAGED BUILDING – ACCESS WITH MINIMAL BUILDING

MATERIALS.

Clients Name: Olympic National Park

Clients Agent: Jeff Doryland

Clients Address: 600 E. Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362

Inspection Address: Heart of The Hills Campground, Port Angeles, WA 98362

Report Type: Inspection / Survey of Asbestos Containing Materials

Subject: Pending Repairs of Building

Report Issue: Final – ASBESTOS WAS DETECTED

File Number: 22-004814-1

Report Date: March 17, 2022

Inspection Date: March 10, 2022

Inspector: James Ciaciuch Signature: James Ciaciuch

Assistant Inspector: None Signature: _____________________________

This report cannot be used for contractual or engineering purposes unless this sheet is signed where indicated by the inspector. This report must also be designated as “final” on this signatory sheet. Please note that Olympic

Peninsula Asbestos Consultants, LLC cannot be held responsible for the way in which a client interprets or acts upon the results contained herein. This report must be read in its entirety including any appendices. Olympic

Peninsula Asbestos Consultants, LLC accepts no responsibility for sub-division of this report.

This inspection report is generated by an “Engagement Agreement” that must be signed by the property

Owner/Agent and Olympic Peninsula Asbestos Consultants, LLC prior to the generation and compilation of this inspection report. Such “Engagement Agreement” greatly limits the Liability of Olympic Peninsula Asbestos

Consultants, LLC. Should NO “Engagement Agreement” be fully executed between the parties herein noted, this Inspection Report is NOT VALID, NOT USABLE, nor to be relied upon for any purpose.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Sheet 1

Signatory Information Sheet 2

Table of Contents 3

Introduction & Scope of Work 4

Summary of Asbestos Inspection & Samples Taken for Laboratory 6

Asbestos Registry Audit Form 7

Recommendations 8

Method of Risk Assessment 9

Appendix A – POSITIVE Results of Asbestos Containing Material 10

Appendix B – NEGATIVE Results of Asbestos Containing Material 11

Site Plan 12

Conclusion 13

Definition of the Inspection 14

Methodology of the Inspection 15

Limitations of the Inspection 15

Governmental Requirements 16

Terms & Lettering used in Asbestos Inspections 17

Health Risks of Asbestos 18

Glossary of Terms Used 19

Links – Asbestos Abatement Contractors - Further Information 21

General Pictures of Building & Site 22

Certification Documents of Inspector(s) 23

Laboratory Results & Certifications 24

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. A Type 2 Inspection of the building(s) was carried out and any sampling was carried out in accordance with AHERA, OSHA and EPA Safety Regulations Chapter 296-62 WAC, 40 CFR 763

Subpart E 763.80-763.99 (12-1987). Accessible areas of the building(s) were inspected for materials suspected of containing Asbestos. ASBESTOS WAS LOCATED.

1.2. The SCOPE of the inspection was to:

a. Conduct an inspection and survey of the building(s) for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).

b. Survey, sample and record the type, condition and extent of Asbestos Containing Materials

(ACM's) in the building(s) via all reasonably accessible areas.

c. Provide recommendations to ensure that areas of concern are made safe and that all ACM’s are clearly identified, managed safely and/or removed from the building(s).

d. To assess the risk from the ACM’s and to derive risk ratings.

e. Report to the Owner/Agent the results of laboratory testing on samples that were tested.

1.3 The portion/whole of the building(s) was inspected which included:

a. All existing building area as depicted by owner and/or site plan

b. All exterior perimeter of premises (All sides)

c. FIRE DAMAGED building, limited access and minimal building materials.

See site plan for areas of inspection as well as highlighted areas of potential ACM’s.

1.4 The following areas were excluded from the survey:

Area’s not affected by upcoming demolition as depicted by Owner/on construction plans.

1.5 Specific Exclusions Relating to Our Inspection.

1.5.1 No inspection was carried out of flues, chutes, ducts, voids and any similar enclosed areas, the access to which would necessitate the use of special equipment or tools, or which would have caused damage to decoration, fixtures, fitting or the structure of the building. We are therefore unable to report on the presence of Asbestos in these areas, and accept NO responsibility for the presence of Asbestos in these areas.

1.5.2 No inspection of live electrical or mechanical equipment or similar requiring the attendance of a special electrical engineer was carried out.

1.5.3 No inspection of any area requiring special access equipment other than stepladders was carried out.

1.5.4 No report has been made on any concealed spaces which may exist within the fabric of the building(s) where the extent and presence of these is not evident due to inaccessibility or insufficient knowledge of the structure of the building(s) at the time of the inspection.

1.6 Specific Exclusions Relating to Sampling:

1.6.1 Samples have not been taken where the act of sampling would endanger the inspector or affect the functional integrity of the item concerned, i.e.; fuses within electrical boxes, fire doors, gaskets, glazing and most electrical equipment.

1.6.2 Samples have not been taken where prohibited by the client.

1.6.3 Samples have been taken from all materials which, upon initial visual inspection, appeared to contain Asbestos with the exception of some items of mastic, resin or rubber, which contain

Asbestos where the quantity of those materials and the content of Asbestos within the material is insignificant in terms of risk to health and safety.

1.6.4 Materials have been referred to as Asbestos Insulation Board or Asbestos Cement based on their

Asbestos content and visual appearance alone. Density checks have not been carried out unless otherwise stated.

1.7 Caveat & Disclaimer

This report is based on a non-destructive inspection of an unfamiliar site. Every effort was made to locate the presence of all ACM’s within the areas included in the inspection. It is recognized that construction techniques often create inaccessible void spaces, which without destructive sampling being completed, would not be accessed during our inspection. It must therefore be presumed that ACM’s other than those located within the inspection may exist within the building.

It was not possible both in terms of time and cost to sample each and every panel, tile or material of similar type. Where these exist, only a percentage of similar type materials were sampled, on the assumption that other like materials were of an identical composition. It is therefore possible that some other materials of apparently identical composition may vary and as such could contain

Asbestos not detected in the samples taken.

For the reason set out above, we cannot give assurances that all Asbestos containing materials have been located and as such we recommend that further sampling be undertaken should these areas become accessible during the course of any future refurbishment or demolition work.

2.0 - A. Summary of Asbestos Containing Materials Inspection

Asbestos Coatings, Adhesives & Mastic’s

• Asbestos Detected

Asbestos Insulation

• No Asbestos Detected

Asbestos Insulating Board, Millboard, Gaskets, Rope and Paper

Asbestos Cement Products & Asphalt Materials

Bonded Asbestos Products, Bitumen, Plastics, Vinyl/VCT Floor Tiles etc.

Materials Suspected to Contain Asbestos which could not be Sampled

2.0 - B. Samples Taken and Processed by our Laboratory for Analysis

Sample #AS-1: Building wall area - Drywall sheeting material

Sample #AS-2: Building wall area - Drywall tape and mud materials (Asbestos in joint compound)

ASBESTOS REGISTRY AUDIT FORM Report No: 22-004418-1 (A) doc.

SITE: Heart of The Hills Campground, Port Angeles, WA 98362 NAME: James Ciaciuch DATE: 15 March 2022

SAMPLE TAKEN SUSPECTED

TYPES AND FORMS OF

ASBESTOS

FRIABLE

BONDED YES

SAMPLE #

NO SIMILAR

TO

PHOTO

No.

YES NO ASBESTOS CONDITION PRIORITY APPROX

QUANTITY AREA

None Located AS-1 01 NONE F M 1,146 sq. ft.

LOCATION/NOTES Sample #AS-1: Building wall area - Drywall sheeting material 2% Chrysotile Asbestos AS-2 02 YES F M 386 sq. ft.

LOCATION/NOTES Sample #AS-2: Building wall area - Drywall tape and mud materials ASBESTOS IN JOINT COMPOUND

LOCATION/NOTES

3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

3A -The recommendations detailed in the register of Appendix “A” & “B” are based on each item’s potential for releasing fibers as described in both AHERA & EPA published guidelines.

3B - A quantifiable assessment of the risk of fiber release has been made by using an algorithm which takes into account all factors relevant to the item and the normal activities of the building(s) occupants. Recommendation will then normally involve removal, encapsulation or management as described below;

3C - Removal of items vulnerable to damage or in such poor condition that removal is the only practical option, or where refurbishment or demolition work is planned whereby the work will affect the Asbestos materials present and render removal necessary.

3D - Enclosure or encapsulation where the material is in poor condition or is vulnerable to damage.

3E - Management of the Asbestos material present by labeling, registering and periodic inspection as necessary.

3F - Definition of terms;

i. Enclosure Provision of a physical barrier to provide mechanical protection of the material to prevent it being disturbed or damaged.

ii. Encapsulation Provision of paint type coating to create a continuous seal to the surface of the material and thereby prevent fiber release.

iii. Labeling Fixing of labels to the surface of the material to warn of the hazard.

iv. Registering Entering the details, including type, location and extent in a register which is brought to the attention of all persons who might plan or undertake working in the building.

v. Periodic Inspection Inspection of the material at defined time periods.

vi. Repair Addition of a seal to the material to prevent the further deterioration of the material. Carried out in conjunction with labeling.

vii. Removal Complete removal of a material in compliance with AHERA & EPA.

viii. Manage In-Place A policy of regular inspections to ensure that the ACM is maintained in good condition.

4.0 METHOD OF RISK ASSESSMENT

The Material risk (M) rating system follows detailed algorithms to build up a material risk assessment score. The score is based on;

• Product Type

• Damage/Deterioration

• Surface Treatment

• Asbestos Type

High risk =>10

Medium risk =7-9

Low risk =5-6

Very low risk =2-4

Priority risk (P) ratings are calculated using occupancy and use estimations. The ratings are based on;

• Normal Occupant Activity

• Likelihood of Disturbance

• Human Exposure Potential

• Maintenance Activity

Please note that these ratings are based upon observation made at the time of the survey. The owner of the premises is required to have involvement in the final assessment of the potential risk.

High risk = >10

Medium risk = 7-9

Low risk = 5-6

Very low risk = 2-4

A Total risk (T) score is then calculated by adding together the material and priority ratings.

High risk = >15

Medium risk = 9-14

Low risk = 5-8

Very low risk = <4

Appendix A – Register of Asbestos Containing Materials - POSITIVE Samples taken where the presence of Asbestos has been proved by a Laboratory.

Sample No: AS-2

Item: Drywall tape and mud

Location: Wall and ceiling areas

Lab Result: 2% Chrysotile Asbestos in mud

Material Risk Score: Product Type: 10

Damage/Deterioration: 10 Surface Treatment: 10

Asbestos Type: 10

Priority Risk Score: Occupant Activity: 10

Likelihood of Disturbance: 10

Exposure Potential: 10

Maintenance Activity: 10

Comments: Asbestos detected – Cellulose, Glass, Gypsum, Filler & Binder materials.

Sample No:

Item:

Location:

Lab Result:

Material Risk Score: Product Type:

Damage/Deterioration:

Surface Treatment:

Asbestos Type:

Priority Risk Score: Occupant Activity:

Likelihood of Disturbance:

Exposure Potential:

Maintenance Activity:

Comments: Asbestos detected –

Total Risk Score: 10

Recommended Action: Caution.

Total Risk Score:

Recommended Action: Caution.

Appendix B – Register of Asbestos Containing Materials - NEGATIVE Samples taken where the presence of Asbestos has been proved by a Laboratory.

Sample No: AS-1

Item: Drywall sheet material w/paper

Location: Wall and ceiling areas

Lab Result: NO ASBESTOS DETECTED

Material Risk Score: Product Type: 0

Damage/Deterioration: 0 Surface Treatment: 0

Asbestos Type: 0

Priority Risk Score: Occupant Activity: 0

Likelihood of Disturbance: 0

Exposure Potential: 0

Maintenance Activity: 0

Comments: No Asbestos detected – Cellulose, Gypsum, Filler & Binder materials.

Sample No:

Item:

Location:

Lab Result: NO ASBESTOS DETECTED

Material Risk Score: Product Type: 0

Damage/Deterioration: 0

Surface Treatment: 0 Asbestos Type: 0

Priority Risk Score: Occupant Activity: 0

Likelihood of Disturbance: 0 Exposure Potential: 0

Maintenance Activity:0

Comments: No Asbestos detected –

Total Risk Score: 0

Recommended Action: None required.

Total Risk Score: 0

Recommended Action: None required.

SITE PLAN:

8. CONCLUSION

The inspection of the building(s) and the subsequent sample analysis of materials suspected of containing Asbestos have been completed and is referenced in the Appendix A & B sections contained herein. Best efforts and practices have been completed in providing information of any potential ACM’s within the building(s) by our firm.

8-A REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS

Asbestos Containing Materials that were found and/or identified during this inspection warrant the constant monitoring and/or immediate removal dependant upon the risk factor levels as defined in

Appendix A and Appendix B.

8-B POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

We recommend that specific policies on different aspects of Asbestos management be developed and documented for individual uses. Should this inspection be used in relation to a workplace environment, we recommend a Workplace Health & Safety Plan and Quality Systems Management. We would suggest the following topics be covered:

• Asbestos Product Management: Comprising care, maintenance, repairs & clean-up of damaged areas

• Responsibilities of contractors and sub-contractors regarding Asbestos on this site

8-C SIGNAGE & LABELING

In accordance with AHERA, OSHA and EPA Safety Regulations Chapter 296-62 WAC, 40 CFR 763

Subpart E 763.80-763.99 (12-1987) an Asbestos materials inspector shall affix notification labels and/or signage to “an appropriate and prominent place” near known Asbestos Containing Materials. This applies only to the building(s) that contain “Asbestos material”.

9.0 DEFINITION OF THE INSPECTION

The purpose of the inspection report was to determine the presence of any Asbestos Containing

Materials in the building(s) in accordance with AHERA, OSHA and EPA Safety Regulations Chapter

296-62 WAC, 40 CFR 763 Subpart E 763.80-763.99 (12-1987).

This report specifically refers to a visual inspection on or in areas of the building(s) that were safely accessible at the time of the inspection to identify Asbestos Containing Materials.

Reference may be made to other Asbestos Containing Materials that are not thermal or acoustic insulation and defined as "Asbestos Materials” as “Installed thermal or acoustic insulation materials comprising or containing Asbestos”.

Examples of “Installed thermal or acoustic insulation materials comprising or containing Asbestos” would be:

• Asbestos lagging on steam/hot water pipes

• Asbestos material sprayed on steel beams

• Asbestos millboard installed in air-conditioning ductwork where heater banks are present

This type of material may be referred to as friable Asbestos products, which means that it is loosely bound and could quite easily liberate fibers into the air if disturbed.

The more common use of Asbestos in the United States is in the form of gaskets, brake shoes, and building products, fibro sheeting, pipe work and some vinyl floor tiles. The Asbestos fibers in this type of material are bound into a matrix of cement, plastic or resin and as such are not likely to be liberated into the air if disturbed. These materials may be referred to as bonded Asbestos products.

The contents of this report are not privileged and may be distributed to third parties including future owners and occupiers of the relevant building/property. This concession is made on the provision that the report is only reproduced in full and that alterations are not made to the report without OUR express written permission.

All Materials / Products located will be classified as suspected Asbestos Containing Materials unless samples are taken and tested.

10.0 METHODOLOGY OF THE INSPECTION

The inspection report and survey involved visually inspecting each accessible area of the building(s) for the purpose of identifying Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), as defined under AHERA, OSHA and

EPA Safety Regulations Chapter 296-62 WAC, 40 CFR 763 Subpart E 763.80-763.99 (12-1987).

The process of identifying Asbestos materials is as follows:

• Gathering Information – Age of building, type of building products used.

• Visual Inspecting – Gaining access to all areas available safely.

• Taking Samples – Samples are taken where possible of suspect materials and products; all samples are sent and tested at a competent & accredited laboratory.

• Report and Summary – The report outlines finding, health risks and if asbestos is present.

• The presence of Asbestos or Asbestos Containing Materials installed in a building or plant & equipment can only be confirmed visually and backed by sample analysis in a certified laboratory. An appropriately qualified person will take samples of suspected materials and have them analyzed in a laboratory to confirm the presence of Asbestos.

• There is no device or instrument at the moment that can automatically detect Asbestos.

11.0 LIMITATIONS OF THE INSPECTION

Olympic Peninsula Asbestos Consultants, LLC has made every effort to identify all Asbestos

Containing Materials contained within the building, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made to the completeness of this inspection and report. During the course of a visual non-destructive Asbestos inspection, it may not be possible to identify the presence of all Asbestos materials. In many instances, Asbestos materials may be present in areas that cannot be accessed without implementing destructive sampling techniques. Such areas may include:

• Wall cavities & internal pipe work

• Penetrations in solid walls and concrete floor slabs

• Integral parts of machinery, plant and pipe work

• Fire dampers and heat units and air conditioning ducts

• Inaccessible service duct/risers

Samples were not taken of suspect materials that may have placed the inspector at risk of injury or death at the time of the inspection. High-risk Asbestos situations that may be identified during an inspection may include electrical switchboards and substations. Generally, it is impossible to locate all Asbestos within a building in the course of an audit. This is due to factors such as,

• To avoid damage to the building - Asbestos may be hidden behind walls or floors/floor covering or above fixed ceilings

• Plant or equipment within the building plans available indicating hidden Asbestos usage

• Minimizing the inconvenience or delay while an Asbestos audit is underway

• No access to lifts, lift shafts and rooms, air conditioning, ductwork, airways and other internal construction elements such as plumbing or electrical riser/conduits

• Services located below wall surfaces “chased” in insulated material

Relying Upon an Asbestos Inspection

• An Asbestos inspection report can only indicate such Asbestos as was found in the course of the inspection. For the reasons above, it should NEVER BE RELIED UPON SOLELY to indicate the presence of ALL OR NO ASBESTOS. The findings must be considered together with the specific limitations and scope of the inspection which was undertaken, and all other documentation on the building.

12.0 GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The current AHERA, OSHA and EPA Safety Regulations Chapter 296-62 WAC, 40 CFR 763 Subpart E

763.80-763.99 (12-1987) require that the owner of a building(s) or plant that contains any Asbestos ensure that:

• Asbestos which is unstable or poses a significant health risk is removed as soon as reasonably practicable

• Policies and procedures are established to control the Asbestos and prevent (or where not reasonable, practicable to minimize) the exposure of any person to airborne Asbestos fibers.

The policies must address the following:

• The steps that can be taken to restrict access to the place where the Asbestos is situated.

• The steps that can be taken to prevent disturbance of the Asbestos.

• Work practices in the vicinity of the Asbestos Materials.

• Notification of the existence of an Asbestos inspection.

• Regular inspections by a competent person; of the Asbestos (at least annually) and earlier if the nature or location of work in the vicinity of the Asbestos materials changes; and

Any Asbestos removal work to be completed is required to be carried out by an “Asbestos Removal Contractor’.

Any maintenance work done on, or in the vicinity of, materials which contain Asbestos is required by legislation to be carried out in accordance with AHERA, OSHA and the EPA for Asbestos Removal Work. It is necessary to ensure that all Asbestos products are removed prior to any Demolition, Removal, Maintenance, Operational or Construction work which may damage or disturb Asbestos products.

13.0 TERMS & LETTERING USED IN ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS

CONDITION

G. Good: Showing no, or minor signs of damage and/or deterioration of the material.

F. Fair: Showing small amounts of damage and/or deterioration of the material.

P. Poor: Showing large amounts of damage and/or deterioration of the material.

PRIORITY LEVELS

I. Immediate: Materials deteriorated to an unserviceable condition and as such should be removed as soon as practical. Potential for exposure exists.

H. High: Deterioration of material is evident. Stabilize the material, prevent further deterioration and review options to remove material.

M. Medium: Minor deterioration of material is evident (e.g. Structural integrity affected; breakdown of material noticeable etc.) Planned removal should be allowed for in near future and budget.

L. Low: Leave in location and monitor condition. Should be re-assessed in conjunction with future inspections and reports.

ASBESTOS LEGEND

CH = CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS

A = AMOSITE ASBESTOS

C = CROCIDOLITE ASBESTOS

NAD = NO ASBESTOS DETECTED

14. HEALTH RISKS OF ASBESTOS

Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Pleural Plaques and Lung Cancer are the recognized diseases caused by Asbestos and are all as a result of inhalation of airborne Asbestos fibers. Therefore, for (ACM’s) Asbestos Containing Materials or products to pose a health risk, airborne fibers must be generated either through degradation or high energy mechanical action.

The degree of Asbestos fiber release, and hence inhalation exposure, is in part dependent upon the matrix material binding the Asbestos, general condition and product type. The highest health risk is associated with exposure to Amphibole

Asbestos (Amosite, Crocidolite) with Crocidolite being cited as the material of greatest concern. Chrysotile (a serpentine mineral) is considered to be of lesser, but still significant concern.

Asbestos Types:

• Chrysotile is commonly known as white Asbestos.

• Amosite is commonly known as grey or brown Asbestos.

• Crocidolite is commonly known as blue Asbestos.

Asbestos Cement Products

Asbestos cement products were commonly produced in building materials prior to 1986. Many building product manufacturers in the United States didn’t phase out the use of Asbestos in their products until the early 1980’s and then it was a gradual process. Today, small amounts of Asbestos are used in building products within the United States with strict regulation and oversight. Outside of the United States, other countries still use Asbestos, sometimes to the extent of what would be considered illegal in the United States. Products from other countries will in most cases contain a larger amount of Asbestos in them, versus a similar product manufactured in the United States due to our regulations and laws for safety.

Imported building products can still contain Asbestos either through legislation that allows a certain percentage of

Asbestos in products from that country, or through no legislation at all from other countries that still mine it.

These products consist of Asbestos fibers bound in a cement matrix and the degree of fiber release depends on the condition of the material.

The main health risk with Asbestos cement products is from maintenance or similar activity where the material is worked upon (mechanical energy applied) resulting in airborne dust.

It can also be prone to weather, storm damage and the cement matrix does react and break down in acidic or polluted atmospheric conditions (i.e.; industrial areas) over a period of time.

Vinyl Floor Covering

With vinyl floor covering, Asbestos may be present in any of the following:

• The vinyl body of the tile or sheet.

• A fibrous backing felt/insulation under the tile or sheet.

• A fibrous adhesive, putty or grout used to attach the tile.

Asbestos contained in the vinyl body of the tile or sheet is held in a stable matrix. The very low rate of wear does not normally give rise to a fiber release considered to pose a significant health risk. A health risk may arise when Asbestos fibers are released due to wear and tear, maintenance work or when the flooring is friable due to age.

Asbestos adhesive or putty is sometime used to coat the back of vinyl tiles or sheet. This product does not pose a risk to exposure form airborne fibers, so long as it is not disturbed or worked upon.

Asbestos backing felt/insulation or Asbestos adhesive is normally not exposed and does not represent a significant health risk. However, when exposed due to wear or damage to the overlaying vinyl, this material upon further wear or abrasion may release fibers depending upon the amount of abrasion and the age and condition of the material.

15. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Action Taken: This section is provided for the building owner/manager to record any work carried out altering the status or condition of products, e.g. ‘sheeting removed

May 2004”. This will make the annual update if required easier and more detailed.

Amosite: Grey or Brown Asbestos: This is an Amphibole mineral and has straight harsh grey to brown fibers and was often used in situations where additional strength was required such as high temperature Asbestos pipe insulation as well as heat resistance such as fire rating.

Asbestos: Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which is fibrous in nature. Asbestos is found in veins surrounded by other rock. The vein consists of bundles of fibers held together reasonably firm to form a solid rock. Mechanical milling breaks the fibers away from each other, leaving free fluffy fibers. Further mechanical action can break the fibers down into finer and finer fibers. Because Asbestos tends to break along the length of the fiber, not across the length of the fiber, Asbestos fibers can be extremely fine, with fiber diameters smaller than a micrometer (one one-thousandth of a millimeter) being fairly common.

It differs from other minerals in its crystal development. The crystal formation of

Asbestos is in form of long thin fibers. Asbestos is divided into two mineral groups – Serpentine and Amphibole. The division between the two types is based upon the crystalline structure. Serpentines have a sheet or layered structure whereas Amphiboles have a chin like structure.

These minerals do not have any detectable odor or taste. Asbestos can be found naturally in soil and rocks in some areas. Asbestos fibers are resistant to heat and most chemicals and have great tensile strength. Because of these properties, Asbestos has been mined for use in a very wide range of building materials, friction products and heat resistant fabrics.

Asbestos Removal Contractor: A contractor whose business or undertaking includes Asbestos removal work; or a self-employed person whose work includes Asbestos removal work.

Avoid Damage and Abrasion: As far as practicable, limit activities on or adjacent to material such that significant damage to the material that will release dangerous fibers, thus avoid drilling, cutting, sanding, etc. For softer or more friable material this also means lighter or repeated impacts (such as opening or closing doors with Asbestos door seals or heavy wear areas for Asbestos felt backed vinyl).

Chased: Where pipe work (usually hot water pipes) has been fitted into channels carved out of brickwork or concrete walls and insulated using a plaster type filler

Asbestos. (This is not common but is important in the Midwest states where heat loss due to low temperatures meant that hot water piping needed to be insulated).

Chrysotile: White Asbestos: This is a Serpentine mineral and considered to be of lesser but still significant concern than Brown or Blue Asbestos. White Asbestos has

“curly” fibers.

Crocidolite: Blue Asbestos: This is an Amphibole mineral and has straight blue fibers and the fibers are very fine. Blue Asbestos tends to have been used in situations where acid resistance was required as well as being a common material used for fire rating of steel structural beams.

Essential Plant: Includes –

• Air conditioning plant, an

• Boiler; and

• Cooling towers; and

• Escalators; and

• Lifts; and Piping.

Friability: The potential for a product containing Asbestos to release breathable fibers depends on its degree of friability. Friable means that the material can be crumbled with hand pressure and is therefore likely to emit or release fibers. The fibrous or fluffy sprayed on materials used for fireproofing, insulation or sound proofing are considered to be friable and they readily release airborne fibers if disturbed. Materials such as Asbestos containing vinyl floor tile or Asbestos containing sealants are generally considered non-friable and do not emit or release fibers unless subjected to mechanical energy operations such as sawing or sanding operations. Asbestos cement pipes or sheet can emit or release airborne fibers if the materials are cut or sawed or if broken up in demolition activities.

Friable: Non-bonded Asbestos fabric or material can be in a powder form or can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

Monitor Condition: Carry out regular general observations of the condition of the material to note any changes.

Non-Friable: Material/Product which contains Asbestos fibers are bonded by cement, vinyl, resin or other similar materials.

Owner: A person who –

• Holds title to the building or property

• Has effective management or control of the building/property and includes a person who manages the building/property as an Agent for a person mentioned above.

16. LINKS, ABATEMENT & FURTHER INFORMATION

Links & Helpful Info - Asbestos We suggest you take the time to review a few links we have provided below to help educate yourself and become more informed regarding Asbestos. Some regulatory agencies listed below also provide a variety of information relative to our business.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - www.epa.gov

Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) - www.lni.wa.gov

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - www.hud.gov

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - www.osha.gov

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - www.cdc.gov

Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCA) - www.orcaa.org

Asbestos Abatement Contractors: Removal On Your Own??

KCB Environmental, LLC – Located in Seabeck, WA While we DO NOT suggest you remove

Chief Estimator is Lan Taylor at 360-830-5022 Asbestos on your own as this product is

Email is: lantaylorkcb@gmail.com quite deadly, we have provided a link to educate you of such at www.pscleanair.org

KDS Environmental – Located in Montesano, WA

Fletcher Mackenzie is at 360-249-5540

Email is: fletcher@kdsenv.com http://www.epa.gov/ http://www.lni.wa.gov/ http://www.hud.gov/ http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.cdc.gov/ http://www.orcaa.org/ mailto:lantaylorkcb@gmail.com http://www.pscleanair.org/ mailto:fletcher@kdsenv.com

17. GENERAL PICTURES OF BUILDING / SITE

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