Asbestos_Reinspection_Survey_Report_Gus_J_Solomon_Cthse.pdf

ASBESTOS REINSPECTION SURVEY REPORT

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

GUS J. SOLOMON US COURTHOUSE AND

FEDERAL BUILDING

OR0023ZZ

PORTLAND, OREGON

February 26, 2007

Prepared for:

Mr. Ron Smith

GSA

400 15th Street SW Auburn, WA 98001

Prepared by:

EHS – International, Inc.

13228 NE 20th Street, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005

(425) 455–2959

Solomon US Courthouse and Federal Bldg, Portland 1 EHSI Project 9143-23 OR0023ZZ February 26, 2007

ASBESTOS REINSPECTION

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

GUS J. SOLOMON US COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING (OR0023ZZ)

PORTLAND, OREGON

BACKGROUND

EHS International, Inc. (EHSI), a hazardous materials consulting firm, under contract to the General Services Administration (GSA) was tasked by GSA to conduct a hazardous materials reinspection and confirmation sampling in accessible areas at the Gus J.

Solomon US Courthouse and Federal Building, located at 620 SW Main Street, Suite 706, Portland, Oregon.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

The following suspect materials were assumed to be asbestos containing or sampled and identified as either asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or non-ACM in the subject areas of the building:

Asbestos-containing Materials (ACM) Sampled Non-Asbestos Materials Thermal system insulation (TSI) on piping Vinyl floor tile (VFT) Thermal system insulation (TSI) debris Tectum wall and ceiling panels Vinyl asbestos tile (VAT) Suspended acoustic ceiling tiles (SACT) Sheet vinyl (SV) with ACM backing Plaster Flooring mastic associated with VAT, VFT and SV Poured flooring

Ductwork insulation Mechanical isolation cloth Stainless steel sink undercoating Tar in attic walkway Acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) and associated ACM mastic Cove base and associated mastic

Mastic associated with non-ACM Tectum wall and ceiling panels Built-up roofing

Assumed ACM Fire doors

DAMAGED MATERIAL

Damaged ACM TSI was noted in the basement, second and fourth through seventh floors. Refer to drawings DM-1 to DM-6 (attached) for approximate locations of the damaged ACM material. Refer to attachment A; Damage Material Physical Assessment Sheets, for information and cost estimates.

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REINSPECTION

EHSI accomplished an asbestos materials reinspection of the subject building on February 2, 2007. The intent of the reinspection is to specifically identify, quantify, determine the current condition, assign homogenous sample area numbers (HSA#), and develop an engineer’s cost estimate for removal/disposal of ACM.

EHSI was tasked to use applicable Federal, State, and local guidelines in the accomplishment of its reinspection. EHSI was further tasked to provide a written report for the areas reinspected including identification of all suspect materials and a determination of whether suspect material was ACM.

A spreadsheet listing all of the reinspection data is included in Appendix A.

REINSPECTION FINDINGS

Asbestos-Containing Materials

EHSI reviewed GSA electronic data files for a previous PBS Environmental asbestos inspection conducted in 1994 and interviewed maintenance crew at the Gus J. Solomon US Courthouse and Federal Building. The design drawings from the 1994 survey showed TSI on pipe fittings and pipe runs, debris in pipe chases, VAT, SV, mastics associated with floor tiles and sheet vinyl flooring, ductwork insulation, ACT and associated mastic, ACM mastic associated with non-ACM tectum wall and ceiling tiles and built-up roofing as sampled and confirmed asbestos-containing materials. Additional samples taken as part of previous surveys confirmed that the following materials were not ACM: vinyl floor tile, tectum wall and ceiling panels, suspended acoustic ceiling tiles, plaster, poured flooring, mechanical isolation cloth, tar in attic walkway, and cove base and associated mastic.

Information on past renovation work was collected from on sight maintenance crew:

Abatement of VAT and ACM mastics from the fourth floor was conducted in October of 2006. Affected rooms included 414, 415, 417, 423 and 445.

The first floor GSA offices underwent an extensive renovation in 2000.

All floors, with the exception of the third and penthouse level, have undergone remodeling since the 1994 survey. These remodels included extensive relocation of wall systems.

Five (5) bulk samples of suspect ACM were collected as part of this reinspection. Limited destructive inspection was conducted to identify hidden and/or concealed materials;

however, demolition of concrete walls or floor slabs for access and inspection was beyond the scope of this reinspection. Summaries of asbestos sampling information including sample number, sample location, material description and analytical results are included in Table 1 below.

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TABLE 1

SUMMARY OF ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL RESULTS

GUS J. SOLOMON US COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING

SAMPLE

NUMBER

9143-23

SAMPLE

LOCATION

MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION

ASBESTOS

TYPE OF

ASBESTOS

230, by doorway to room 232

Layer 1: Clear adhesive Layer 2: 9” tan VAT Layer 3: Black mastic

L1: ND

L2: ND

L3: 3%

N/A N/A

Chrysotile 02 214 Black sink undercoating 2% Chrysotile

03 214, storage Layer 1: 9” gray VAT Layer 2: Black mastic Layer 3: Leveling compound

L1: 2% L2: 2%

L3: ND

Chrysotile Chrysotile

N/A

04 214 Layer 1: 9” light gray VFT Layer 2: Black mastic

L1: ND

L2: 3%

N/A Chrysotile

801, on air handling units and floor

White debris ND N/A

KEY: N/A= not applicable, ND = none detected, VAT = vinyl asbestos tile, VFT = vinyl floor tile.

ACM identified in this survey should not be disturbed unless handled by personnel who are properly trained and certified in asbestos work. Any survey, regardless of how extensive, can miss concealed materials. Demolition and/or renovation activities by contractors may expose concealed suspect ACM. Contingency plans should include stopping work and identification of concealed suspect ACM, evacuation of the area, and sampling by a certified AHERA inspector. Concealed suspect material may include, but is not limited to:

non-fiberglass pipe insulation; spray-applied coatings; cementitious board; asphalt or paper vapor barriers; and mastics.

LIMITATIONS

During reinspection, not all rooms were accessible due to tenant restrictions. This reinspection was limited to the chemicals and materials identified herein. No effort was made to identify hazardous materials in soil, water, or air, other than those listed herein.

Limited destructive inspection (e.g., cutting holes in floors, walls, and ceilings) of the building materials to identify, sample, quantify and determine the condition of concealed suspect building materials was not accomplished for this reinspection. Any reinspection, regardless of how extensive, can miss concealed materials. Contractors should be aware of the potential that demolition activities may expose concealed suspect ACM and should have preplanned contingencies for handling these materials when discovered during demolition work. Any concealed, suspect ACM material that was not sampled or that was assumed to be ACM by this reinspection report when encountered must be assumed to be ACM and treated as such until sampled by a certified AHERA Building Inspector and analyzed by a certified laboratory.

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STANDARD OF CARE

The recommendations and conclusions contained in this report represent the professional opinions of EHSI. These opinions are derived in accordance with Federal, State and local environmental and health and safety laws and regulations. This reinspection was accomplished in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and industry standards in effect at the time. Other than this, no other warranty is implied or intended.

APPENDICES

Appendix A provides the reinspection physical assessment of asbestos containing materials spreadsheet utilized during the reinspection. Appendix B provides the analytical reports and chain-of-custody forms for asbestos samples for the current reinspection. Appendix C contains sampling methodology. Appendix D contains AHERA Building Inspector certificates. Appendix E provides laboratory certification for asbestos analysis. Appendix F includes the sample location drawings. Appendix G includes the homogenous material drawings. Appendix H includes Damaged ACM material drawings.

AHERA CERTIFIED BUILDING INSPECTOR

The AHERA Certified Building Inspectors listed below reinspected the Portland Gus J.

Solomon US Courthouse and Federal Building, on February 2, 2007, in accordance with Federal, State, and local requirements.

Jim O’Malley EHS-International, Inc.

13228 NE 20th Street Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 AHERA Building Inspector Certification #: 9199-03-02 Expiration Date: 01/25/08

Jeffrey L. Murray EHS-International, Inc.

13228 NE 20th Street Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 AHERA Building Inspector Certification #: 9199-02-07 Expiration Date: 01/11/08

Lisa Kollasch EHS-International, Inc.

13228 NE 20th Street Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 AHERA Building Inspector Certification #: 9040-02-03 Expiration Date: 1/12/08

APPENDIX A

PHYSICALASSESSMENT OF ACM SPREADSHEET

Building Name:

Building Number: Ptld Cts Prpty Mng Office

Address:

HOMOGENOUS

MATERIALS

DESCRIPTION HSA # ACM FLOOR ROOM LOCATION U

N

IT

S

M E A S U E R E D

Q U A N T

IT

Y

C O N D

IT

IO

N

D A M A G

P O T E N T

IA

L

D A M A G E T Y P E

O T H E R D A M A G E

R E C O M M E N D

R

S P O N S

A C T

IO

N

S A M P L E D

A S S U M E D

D A M A G E

F R

IA

B

IL

IT

Y

E S T

IM

A T

S T

F

M E D

IA

T

IO

N

VAT and ACM mastic on concrete 314 Yes

Basement, 1, 2, 4 & 5

B3, B41, South entry & Cell

Room (1st floor), Room North of

214 (2nd floor), 539A and SW

Storage (5th floor)

Floor Sq. Ft. 3,400 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $7,650

Non-ACM VFT and ACM mastic on concrete 314 Yes

Basement &

B4, B86, B88, 214, 237 and

NW hallway storage (2nd floor)

Floor Sq. Ft. 1,200 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $2,100

VAT and Non-ACM mastic on concrete, under carpet 314 Yes 4 419 Floor Sq. Ft. 600 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $900

VAT and Non-ACM mastic on concrete 314 Yes Basement B76 Floor Sq. Ft. 1,200 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $1,800

VAT and ACM mastic on concrete, under carpet 314 Yes 4

413, 435, 437-

444, 446, 447 and the North office area

Throughout Sq. Ft. 5,200 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $13,000

Gus J. Solomon US Crth & Fed Bldg

620 SW Main St, Suite 706

Re-Inspection Physical Assessments of Asbestos-Containing Materials

Order No:

OR0023ZZ

February 2, 2007Date:

Portland, Oregon 97205

Howard SchafferService Center:

Field Office: 503-326-5690

Propty Mg:

Phone:

HOMOGENOUS

MATERIALS

DESCRIPTION HSA # ACM FLOOR ROOM LOCATION U

N

IT

S

M E A S U E R

A N T

IT

Y

C O N D

IT

IO

N

D A M A

T E N T

IA

L

D A M A G E T Y P E

O T H E R D A M A G E

R E C O M M E N D

S P O N

T

IO

N

S A M P L E D

A S S U M E D

D A M A G E

F R

IA

B

IL

IT

Y

E S T

IM

A T

S T

M E D

IA

T

IO

N

Sheet vinyl flooring with

ACM backing and mastic 410 Yes 4 & 6

NW hallway bath

(4th floor) & NW and NE baths

(6th floor)

Floor Sq. Ft. 120 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None Yes $540

Non-ACM VFT and ACM mastic on concrete under carpet

314 Yes 2 & 6

201-204, 206-

208, 222, 223, 225-235, Library office, SE office

(2nd floor) and

618 storage room

Throughout Sq. Ft. 10,000 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $21,600

ACM TSI on straight pipe runs 385 Yes All Throughout Throughout Linear Ft. 4,500 Fair Moderate

See

DM

dwgs

N/A Repair Sampled Minor Yes $68,250

ACM TSI on pipe fittings 379 Yes All Throughout Throughout Each 1,500 Fair Moderate

See

DM

dwgs

N/A Repair Sampled Minor Yes $19,750

ACM 12" ACT with ACM mastic 194 Yes 5&6

522, room North of 522, SW hallway storage room (5th floor), 612, 613, 615, 618 and Staff kitchen (6th floor), 702, 702B, 703, 708A, 710, SW offices and the NE office area

Ceiling Sq. Ft. 5,300 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $14,600

ACM ductwork insulation 245 Yes Basement B61 Ceiling Linear Ft. 105 Fair Moderate

See

DM

dwgs

N/A Repair Sampled Minor Yes $1,575

DESCRIPTION HSA # ACM FLOOR ROOM LOCATION U

N

IT

S

M E A S U E R

A N T

IT

Y

C O N D

IT

IO

N

D A M A

T E N T

IA

L

D A M A G E T Y P E

O T H E R D A M A G E

R E C O M M E N D

S P O N

T

IO

N

S A M P L E D

A S S U M E D

D A M A G E

F R

IA

B

IL

IT

Y

E S T

IM

A T

S T

M E D

IA

T

IO

N

Stainless steel sink with

ACM undercoating 443 Yes 2 214

See HM drawings Each 1 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $100

ACM core fire doors 258 Yes Basement, 1-

Throughout

Basement & elevator doors on

1-7

See HM drawings Each 40 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Assumed None Yes $7,000

ACM mastic behind Tectum wall and ceiling acoustical panels

353 Yes 8 &

Penthouse

801 and

Penthouse elevator rooms

Walls/Ceiling Sq. Ft. 1,700 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $9,350

Built-up roofing 397 Yes Penthouse Mechanical room Roof Sq. Ft. 5,000 Good Low N/A N/A O&M Sampled None No $6,250

Covebase and mastic 6 No All All Floor Linear Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Sampled None

Plaster 392 No All All Walls/Ceiling Sq. Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Sampled None

Poured Flooring 367 No All All Throughout Sq. Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Sampled None

Mechanical isolation cloth 344 No Basement Throughout On ductwork Sq. Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Sampled None

Tar 367 No 8 Attic walkway Floor Sq. Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Sampled None

Terazzo Flooring 367 No All Throughout Floor Sq. Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Assumed None

DESCRIPTION HSA # ACM FLOOR ROOM LOCATION U

N

IT

S

M E A S U E R

A N T

IT

Y

C O N D

IT

IO

N

D A M A

T E N T

IA

L

D A M A G E T Y P E

O T H E R D A M A G E

R E C O M M E N D

S P O N

T

IO

N

S A M P L E D

A S S U M E D

D A M A G E

F R

IA

B

IL

IT

Y

E S T

IM

A T

S T

M E D

IA

T

IO

N

SACT 154 No B, 1-4, 6 & 7 Throughout Ceiling Sq. Ft. Good Low N/A N/A Sampled None

$174,465

$52,340

$69,786

$296,591

Abatement Cost Est. Subtotal

Abatement Design Cost

Abatement Construction Management Costs

Total Abatement Cost

Building Name: Gus J. Solomon US Cthse & Fed Bldg Building Number:

Address:

Portland, Oregon 97205

HSA # ACM FLOOR ROOM L

O C A T

IO

N

U N

IT

S

A C C E S S

IB

L E

385 Yes Basement, 2, 4, 5, 6, &

Throughout

See DM-1 to DM-6 drawings

Linear Ft.

Yes

379 Yes Basement, 2, 4, 5, 6, &

Throughout

See DM-1 to DM-6 drawings

Each Yes

245 Yes Basement B61 at Ceiling

See DM-1 drawing

Linear Ft.

Yes

*$12,835

Yes $300

$7,550

Sampled Medium

$3,020

$2,265

*Exclusive of Mobilization Cost.

Date:

Service Center:

Field Office:

Total Abatement Cost

Abatement Construction Management Costs

HOMOGENOUS

MATERIALS DESCRIPTION

ACM ductwork insulation

ACM TSI on pipe runs and debris

Abatement Cost Est.

Subtotal

Portland Cts Prpty Mgmt Office

Re-Inspection Physical Assessments of Damaged Materials

Propty Mngr:

Phone:

Order No:

OR0023ZZ

620 SW Main St., Suite 706

Howard Schaffer

Abatement Design Cost

E S T

IM

A T E D C O

T

R E M E D

IA

T

IO

N

F R

IA

B

IL

IT

Y

S A M P L E D

A S S U M E D

R E C O M M E N D

S P O N

T

IO

N

E S T

IM

A T

A N T

IT

Y

M A G E D A C M

D

IS

T U R B A N

T E N T

IA

L

20 Repair

Repair

(503) 326-5690

February 2, 2007

Yes $5,000

ACM TSI on pipe fittings and debris

150 Repair Sampled Low Yes $2,250

250 Sampled Low

APPENDIX B

ANALYTICAL REPORTS AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORMS FOR

ASBESTOS SAMPLES

APPENDIX C

SAMPLING METHODOLOGY

SAMPLING METHODOLOGY

Asbestos-Containing Materials

The EHSI field inspectors were an asbestos Building Inspector, certified under the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulation 40 CFR 763, Subpart E. Sampling was consistent with the requirements of AHERA, as well as meeting the requirements of State and local regulatory agencies. Samples were collected and analytical data obtained for suspect ACM identified in the facility. The number of bulk samples collected and their locations were based on the AHERA regulation and the guidelines provided by the EPA Document 560/5-85-030a, October 1985, Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme For Friable Surfacing Materials. Once collected, bulk samples were sealed to eliminate the possibility of contamination. “Chain-of-custody” tracking was followed to maintain sample integrity during handling and data reporting at EHSI and the analytical laboratory. As specified in 40 CFR Chapter 1 (1-1-87 edition) Part 763, Subpart F, Appendix A, each sample was analyzed using polarized light microscopy (PLM) dispersion staining techniques, in accordance with U.S. EPA Method 600/R-93/116.

Samples were analyzed for asbestos content by NVL Laboratories, Inc. (NVL), Seattle, Washington, a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory. Only materials containing more than 1% total asbestos were classified as “asbestos-containing” based on EPA, State, and local regulations.

APPENDIX D

AHERA BUILDING INSPECTOR CERTIFICATES

APPENDIX E

LABORATORY CERTIFICATION FOR ASBESTOS ANALYSIS

APPENDIX F

SAMPLE LOCATION DRAWINGS

APPENDIX G

HOMOGENOUS MATERIAL DRAWINGS

APPENDIX H

DAMAGED ACM MATERIAL DRAWINGS