Renovation HAZMAT Survey Results Recommendations.pdf

42 CES/CEV

Project Review – PNQS 09-4491

Bldg. 668- Riverfront Inn – Renovation

Revised June 9, 2010

42 CES/CEV toured the referenced facility on December 30-31, 2009 and identified twenty-eight (28) materials that are considered suspect to contain asbestos. CEV separated these materials into homogeneous sampling areas (HSA) and collected random and representative samples of each suspect building material. CEV also collected some random paint chips of paint coats that were identified in a poor or peeling condition. It is assumed that renovation activities would include scrapping or sanding loose/peeling paint and preparing surfaces for re-painting throughout the building. We have attached two tables that summarize our findings and provide a general description and location of each

HSA and the laboratory results. We have also attached a site plan and the locations of the positive materials.

Asbestos Removal

Attic Observations – CEV observed the attic area and noted that some asbestos debris litters portions of the attic, which is on top of the insulation/above the suspended ceilings and on plaster ceilings. HVAC systems will be removed as well as all piping located in the attic area as part of the renovation. Since all suspended ceilings, plaster ceilings and old attic insulation are to be removed as part of this project, an asbestos abatement contractor will remove all suspended ceilings, plaster ceilings, asbestos piping and asbestos HVAC duct mastic at the same time. The building will need to be a regulated area, under negative air pressure with final air clearances being performed after abatement, before additional workers are allowed to enter the building. This requirement is given based on the difficulty of removing all materials in the attic without removing some or all of the non-asbestos ceiling materials. This also eliminates the possibility of exposing non-asbestos workers to asbestos debris that may fall or be disturbed when removing ceilings and insulation materials.

Kitchen Office/Storage Area – The kitchen office and storage room floor has 2-3 layers of floor tile and mastic. The non-asbestos floor tile in this area will have to be disposed as asbestos waste due to presence of positive black mastic. An asbestos contractor will be required to remove and dispose of floor tile.

All asbestos containing materials need to be removed by a certified asbestos contractor.

Roofing – Samples of the flat, built-up roofing systems were collected on 3-16-10.

These samples represented the roll roofing over the carport, the roof decking with gravel and the flashing materials around the perimeter of the roof decking. The roof flashing was the only material that was positive for containing asbestos (see summary table).

Based on the project drawings flat roofs are remaining in place during this renovation.

However, if the old built-up roofing areas are added to the final scope of work, removal of the flashing materials will be included with the abatement scope and plans. These materials will be removed and disposed by a certified asbestos abatement contractor.

Lead-Based Paint Requirements

Based on our samples, lead-based paint is located on the inside and outside of the building. It is assumed that any exposed walls with peeling or loose paint will be subject to scrapping or sanding in order to prepare surfaces for repainting. OSHA Construction

Standard 29 CFR 1926.62 will apply to all workers who may be performing paint activities. Contractors performing work will have a minimum lead-based paint awareness training and follow the Maxwell AFB lead paint protocol.

It is suggested that an abatement contractor help provide some of the paint scrapping services to the interior surfaces if needed. The majority of asbestos abatement contractors have experience with dealing with lead-based paint and have lead paint trained workers with proper PPE and materials. These activities could be performed at the same time of asbestos abatement activities under a controlled building with negative air pressure, etc…

Please refer to the attached tables for additional information.

Universal Waste

Subject: Fluorescent, High Intensity Discharge (HID), Mercury Vapor Lamps, and

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s), Ballasts.

1. All used fluorescent, high intensity discharge, mercury vapor lamps, and compact fluorescent lamps must not be discarded into the municipal trash containers and/or construction waste dumpsters. The lamps will be managed using the following procedures for collection and disposal. All lamps shall be properly containerized and marked. CEV can help provide information on where boxes for the lamps can be purchased.

A. Under Alabama law, it is mandatory that you write the date and the words

“universal waste, used lamps” on the box when you put the first used lamp in the box. During the collection of used lamps, the box must be sealed when not in use. When collecting Used Lamps the period of time from the date the first bulb was put into the box until the current date should not exceed nine months. At that time, the sealed box is to be handled in a manner as to prevent breakage and turned in to the base hazardous waste manager at Maxwell Bldg. 1060. Prior to delivering the used lamps, call Base Environmental at extension 953-3954 or 953-

1109 to arrange delivery.

B. The law also requires that broken lamps must be cleaned up immediately and placed in a box. The box must be closed once the broken lamps are placed inside.

The moment the lamp is broken it becomes a Hazardous Waste. Immediately notify CES/CEV.

C. All ballasts shall be checked for PCB labeling before disposal. Ballasts must be clearly marked with labels that state No PCBs before disposing as a solid waste.

If a ballast is not labeled or states it contains PCBs, then these ballasts shall be collected and CES/CEV must be contacted for pick up and disposal.

D. Some older fluorescent lights were observed attached to the original ceiling above the suspended ceiling in the kitchen.

Additional Notes:

CEV did not perform any demolition to walls or ceilings to access difficult areas. There is a potential for unforeseen conditions. The following should be considered.

1. Pipe Insulation – Approx. 235’ was observed during site visit. However, it is expected that additional pipe insulation may be discovered when all drop ceilings are removed and additional attic areas are accessible. Allowances will need to be given to the contractor for unforeseen footage, which may be located in the attic and pipe chases.

2. Duct Mastic – The contractor will need to view attic area to calculate square footage of duct work to be removed for bidding purposes.

3. Universal Waste Collection and Disposal - This item can also be part of an abatement contractor’s scope of work.

Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint POC – Trent Hill

953-3954