FA875126Q0002 Attachment 10 - Asbestos Lead and PCB Caulk Survey - B3 Roof Areas 4-5-6.pdf

ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT AND PCB CAULK SURVEY REPORT

AFRL/RI Main Campus – Building 3 Roof Areas 4, 5, 5A and 6 Rome, New York

Prepared For:

AFRL/ROIC

150 Electronic Parkway

Prepared By:

Lu Engineers 339 East Avenue, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14604

September 2021

Project No. 13191

ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT AND PCB CAULK SURVEY REPORT

AFRL/RI Main Campus – Building 3

Roof Areas 4, 5, 5A, and 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1 Record Review

2.0 SITE INSPECTIONS

2.1 Asbestos

2.2 PCB Caulks

2.3 Lead Paint

3.0 ANALYTICAL RESULTS

3.1 Asbestos Results

3.2 PCB Caulk Results

3.3 Lead Paint Results

4.0 ASBESTOS MATERIALS AND APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES

5.0 LIMITATIONS OF THE INVESTIGATION

6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Asbestos Containing Materials

6.2 PCB Caulk

6.3 Lead Paint

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A Licenses and Certifications

ATTACHMENT B Roof Core Profiles

ATTACHMENT C Sample Location Plans, Analytical Reports, and Chain of Custody

Forms

Asbestos, Lead Paint and PCB Caulk Survey Building 3 – Roof Areas 4, 5, 5A and 6 September 2021

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW

Lu Engineers was retained by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RIOC) to provide an asbestos, lead paint and PCB caulk survey of select roof areas of Building 3 located at 150 Electronic Parkway in Rome, New York. This survey was performed in anticipation of upcoming renovations to the building.

The asbestos, lead paint and PCB caulk survey was conducted on September 2, 2021. The intent of this survey was to determine the presence and quantity of asbestos containing materials, lead paint and PCB containing caulk. The asbestos survey was conducted in accordance with New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Industrial Code Rule (ICR) 56 by certified inspectors from Lu Engineers. A copy of Lu Engineers’ license and inspectors’ certifications can be found in Attachment A.

1.1 Records Review

The following reports were reviewed as part of this survey and pertinent results were incorporated:

• Asbestos Survey Report – Building 3, prepared by Lu Engineers, P.C., dated December

2020. This report did not identify any asbestos containing materials within this area.

2.0 SITE INSPECTION

2.1 Asbestos

One of the purposes of the visual inspection was to identify homogeneous areas of suspect asbestos containing materials that exist throughout the area of inspection, as defined in the scope of work. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations define a homogeneous area as, “… an area of surfacing material, thermal insulation material, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture.” Furthermore, homogeneous areas should consist of the same age and application.

The inspectors identified homogeneous areas that were present on the exterior of the building.

The suspect asbestos materials were given a homogeneous identification number based on color and texture of the material. A list of homogeneous area numbers of the materials encountered is included with the Asbestos Result Table in Section 3.1. Roof core profiles are included in Attachment B.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and 40 CFR 763 Subpart E – Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) bulk sampling protocols were followed.

Three (3) samples of a homogenous surfacing material in quantities of 1,000 Square Feet (SF) or less were collected.

Five (5) samples of a homogenous surfacing material in quantities greater than 1,000 SF but less than 5,000 SF were collected.

Seven (7) samples of a homogenous surfacing material in quantities greater than 5,000 SF were collected.

Three (3) samples of Thermal System Insulation (TSI) material were collected.

Two (2) samples of each miscellaneous material were collected.

The suspect asbestos containing materials were extracted using various hand tools, containerized and labeled with unique sample identification numbers. Samples were submitted to an accredited laboratory following standard chain of custody protocols.

Paradigm Environmental Services was the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) approved laboratory used for analysis. A copy of Paradigm’s credentials is located in Attachment A.

Friable samples were analyzed using NYS ELAP Method 198.1, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). Non-friable organically bound (NOB) samples were analyzed using NYS ELAP Method

198.6 (PLM) and, if found to be negative, NYS ELAP Method 198.4, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). All Samples were analyzed via stop positive protocols meaning that once a positive sample of a series was found, the other samples were not analyzed.

Twelve (12) bulk samples were collected from the building as part of this project.

The sample identification number indicated on the Bulk Sample Location Plan corresponds to the homogeneous ID numbers which are also located on the laboratory analytical report and the chain of custody forms. The Bulk Sample Location Plan, laboratory analytical report and the chain of custody forms are included in Attachment C.

2.2 PCB Caulks

No suspect PCB caulks were identified or sampled during Lu Engineers’ site investigation.

2.3 Lead Paint

No suspect lead painted surfaces were identified or sampled during Lu Engineers’ site investigation.

3.0 ANALYTICAL RESULTS

3.1 Asbestos Results

As defined by the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) 12 NYCRR 56, a sample is considered to be asbestos containing if it contains greater than 1% asbestos by weight based on laboratory analysis.

A list of Homogeneous Areas (HA) identified for the building area surveyed is included below.

The bold and italicized HA description indicates that the material is positive, based on the sample results.

Homogeneous Area No. (HA) Description Condition Friability Asbestos Content

1 Black Roof Material Good NF NAD 2 Black Vapor Barrier Good NF NAD

3 Black Vapor Barrier – Polyisocyanurate Board Cover Good NF Note 1

4 Brown Fiberboard Good F NAD 5 Black Vapor Barrier Good NF NAD 6 Brown Fiberboard Insulation Good F NAD

NAD – No Asbestos Detected F – Friable; NF – Non-Friable Note 1: <1% Residue Remaining after prep, PLM and TEM not required.

3.2 PCB Caulk Results

EPA defines PCB bulk waste, “as waste derived from manufactured products containing PCBs in a non-liquid state, at any concentration where the concentration at the time of designation for disposal was > 50 ppm PCBs”. Solid wastes containing 50 ppm by weight or greater are listed hazardous wastes in New York State (6 NYCRR Part 371.4(C)).

No suspect PCB caulks were identified or sampled at the time of this survey.

3.3 Lead Paint Results

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), paint is considered lead-based if the concentration is equal to or greater than 0.5% by weight or 1.0 mg/mm2.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), lead means metallic lead, all inorganic lead compounds and organic soaps with any concentrations of lead.

Therefore, all samples collected are considered lead containing per OSHA standards.

No suspect lead painted surfaces were identified or sampled at the time of this survey.

4.0 ASBESTOS MATERIALS AND APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES

There were no asbestos containing materials identified as part of this survey.

5.0 LIMITATIONS OF THE INVESTIGATION

This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the client. This report relies on information supplied by the building owner, employees, tenants and other sources of information. Lu Engineers has prepared this report in accordance with generally accepted practices within the industry.

This report identifies and assesses the location, quantity, and condition of materials that were accessible and visible at the time of sampling. The condition of the suspect materials is based on the actual inspection date. The quantities indicated in the report are based on the visual inspection and are only estimates of the material present. Additional quantities may exist above ceilings, behind walls or in areas of the building beyond the scope of the survey.

This survey is not intended to be an abatement design. Per NYCRR 56, an abatement design must be completed by a certified Project Designer.

This survey is intended to be a pre-renovation survey and has looked a specific area of the building. The scope of the survey was based on drawings provided by AFRL.

The building was an occupied, functioning building at the time of the survey.

6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Asbestos Containing Materials

Asbestos containing materials have not been identified as part of this assessment as shown in Section 3.1.

In accordance with 12 NYCRR 56, no renovation or demolition work shall be commenced by any owner or agent prior to completion of asbestos abatement performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. NYSDOL regulations require that the asbestos containing material that will be disturbed by the renovation or demolition be removed prior to any disturbance of the material.

If suspect asbestos containing materials not identified in this asbestos survey report are discovered during the demolition and/or renovation process, it is required that the presence, location and quantity of newly discovered material, be conveyed within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery to the building owner or their representative. All activities must cease in the area where the presumed asbestos containing material or suspect miscellaneous ACM is found, until a licensed asbestos contractor appropriately assesses and manages the discovered materials.

6.2 PCB Caulk

Caulks containing 50 parts per million (ppm) by weight (on a dry weight basis for other than liquid wastes) or greater of PCBs may be listed as hazardous waste in accordance with New York State Department of Conservation regulations (6 NYCRR Part 371). PCB wastes are also regulated by EPA in the 40 CFR Part 761 regulations.

There were no suspect PCB containing caulks identified as part of this survey.

6.3 Lead Paint

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), paint is considered lead based if the concentration is equal to or greater than 0.5% by weight or 1.0 mg/mm2. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation in 29 CFR 1926.62 considers any amount of lead in paint to be of concern. The regulation states that the employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to airborne lead concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter (50 mg/m3) of air averaged over an eight hour period.

There were no suspect lead paint containing materials identified as part of this survey.

ATTACHMENT A

License and Certifications

ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT and PCB CAULK SURVEY

AFRL/RI MAIN CAMPUS – BUILDING 3

ROOF AREAS 4, 5, 5A AND 6

ROME, NEW YORK

New York State – Department of Labor Division of Safety and Health License and Certificate Unit State Campus, Building 12

Albany, NY 12240

ASBESTOS HANDLING LICENSE

Joseph C. Lu Engineering, P.C.

Suite 200 339 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

FILE NUMBER: 99-0907

LICENSE NUMBER: 29286

LICENSE CLASS: RESTRICTED

DATE OF ISSUE: 04/07/2021

EXPIRATION DATE: 04/30/2022

Duly Authorized Representative – Susan Hilton:

This license has been issued in accordance with applicable provisions of Article 30 of the Labor Law of New York State and of the New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations (12 NYCRR Part 56). It is subject to suspension or revocation for a (1) serious violation of state, federal or local laws with regard to the conduct of an asbestos project, or (2) demonstrated lack of responsibility in the conduct of any job involving asbestos or asbestos material.

This license is valid only for the contractor named above and this license or a photocopy must be prominently displayed at th e asbestos project worksite. This license verifies that all persons employed by the licensee on an asbestos project in New York State have been issued an Asbestos Certificate, appropriate for the type of work they perform, by the New York State Department of Labor.

Amy Phillips, Director SH 432 (8/12) For the Commissioner of Labor

339 East Avenue, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14604

Timothy Strzepek D - Inspector

C - Air Technician H- Project Monitor

ATTACHMENT B

Roof Core Profiles

Lu Project #13191 Note:

1. Bold & italicized layers indicate materials are positive for asbestos.

ROOF CORE PROFILES

AFRL/RI

Main Campus - Building 3 150 Electronics Parkway, Rome, New York

Core #1 – Roof Area 4 – 5” Depth Core #4 – Roof Area 6 - Flashing – 2” Depth

• Black Roof Material (HA #1) • Black Roof Material (HA #1)

• Black Vapor Barrier (HA #2) • Black Vapor Barrier (HA #2)

• Polyisocyanurate Board • Brown Fiberboard Insulation (HA #4)

• Black Vapor Barrier – Bottom of

Polyisocyanurate Board (HA #3)

• Wood

• Brown Fiberboard Insulation (HA #4) Core #5 – Roof Area 5 – Flashing – 3” Depth

• Wood • Black Roof Material (HA #1)

• Black Vapor Barrier (HA #2) Core #2 – Roof Area 5 – 3” Depth • Brown Fiberboard Insulation (HA #4)

• Black Roof Material (HA #1) • Polyisocyanurate Board

• Black Vapor Barrier (HA #2) • Black Vapor Barrier – Bottom of

Polyisocyanurate Board (HA #3) • Polyisocyanurate Board

• Black Vapor Barrier – Bottom of

Polyisocyanurate Board (HA #3)

• Brown Fiberboard Insulation (HA #4) Core #6 – Roof Area 5A – 3 ½” Depth

• Wood • Black Vapor Barrier (HA #5)

• Brown Fiberboard Insulation (HA #6) Core #3 – Roof Area 6 – 3 ½” Depth • Polyisocyanurate Board

• Black Roof Material (HA #1) • Black Vapor Barrier – Bottom of Polyisocyanurate Board (HA #3) • Black Vapor Barrier (HA #2)

• Brown Insulation (HA #4) • Wood

• Polyisocyanurate Board

• Black Vapor Barrier – Bottom of

Polyisocyanurate Board (HA #3) Core #7 – Roof Area 5A – 3 ½” Depth

• Black Vapor Barrier (HA #5)

• Wood • Brown Fiberboard Insulation (HA #6)

• Polyisocyanurate Board

• Black Vapor Barrier – Bottom of Polyisocyanurate Board (HA#3)

Lu Project #13191 Note:

1. Bold & italicized layers indicate materials are positive for asbestos.

ROOF CORE PROFILES

AFRL/RI

Main Campus - Building 3

150 Electronics Parkway, Rome, New York

Core #8 – Roof Area 5A – Flashing – 2” Depth

• Black Vapor Barrier (HA #5)

• Brown Insulation (HA #6)

Core #9 – Roof Area 4 – Flashing – 2” Depth

• Black Roof Material (HA #1)

• Black Vapor Barrier (HA #2)

• Brown Insulation (HA #4)

ATTACHMENT C

Sample Location Plans, Analytical Reports and Chain of Custody Forms

LEGEND

Facility Number:

PROJECT MANAGER: GLA

DRAFTER: SAH

DATE: SEPTEMBER 2021

DESIGNER: SAH

PROJECT TITLE:

ASBESTOS SURVEY

B3 ROOF AREAS 3, 4, 5 AND 5A

PROJECT NUMBER: 13191

SHEET: 1 OF 1

SCALE: N.T.S.

SHEET TITLE:

BULK SAMPLE LOCATION PLAN

ROOF PLAN

Rome Research Site, New York

Air Force Research Laboratory

Rome Research Site

B-3

AutoCAD SHX Text

ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLE LOCATION & SAMPLE NUMBER