Hazmat_Survey_Cape_E_2015.pdf

Repair Water Damage (Phase 2) Coast Guard Sector Northern New England

Duplex Housing Cape Elizabeth, ME July 2015

Table of Contents

Test Reports

Tab 1

Mold & Moisture Mold Air Sampling & Wall Moisture Survey Moisture Follow-up

Tab 2 Air Quality

Microbiological Sampling Data Tab 3

Asbestos & Lead Hazardous Materials Assessment for Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint

Tab 4 Radon

Air Radon Analysis Samples Data Report Radon Report

MOLD AIR SAMPLING and WALL MOISTURE SURVEY Coast Guard Duplex

Two Lights Road; Cape Elizabeth, Maine

NORTHEAST TEST CONSULTANTS

NTC JOB #14796-2015

DRAWING DATE: 6-1-2015

DRAWING NOT TO SCALE BFC

BASEMENT

KEY:

AIRBORNE MOLD SAMPLE LOCATIONS

WALL AREAS with ELEVATED MOISTURE CONTENT

(>18% WOOD MOISTURE EQUIVALENT )

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A-10

A-11

A-12

A-13

FIRST FLOOR

A-3

A-2

A-1

SECOND FLOOR

A-5

A-6

A-7

A-4

A-9

A-8

Northeast AIR RADONANALYSIS so"Å"e 07- 737711

Laboratory Fax : 207-873-7022

S e r v i c e s Report Date: June 2, 2015 Customer Service

P.O. Box 788 212 IWO Lights Rd Phone : 207-878-6481

Waterville, Maine 04903-0788 Fax : 207-878-2265

Fandes ven04103 CLIENT COMPLEX OWNER

Dan Ramono 212 Two Lights Rd Home Radon Detection Co Cape Elizabeth ME 04107 4 Simonton St

S Portland ME 04106

SAMPLE ID Building UNIT TEST AREA Temp (F): RADON IN AIR (pCi / L)

RB02907 Play Room 19287 :Basement 65 Degrees Detector A: 3.0

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02908 Workroom 19288 :Basement 65 Deg rees Detector A: 2.0

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02909 1A First Floor 19289 :Living Room 70 Degrees Detector A: 0.9

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02910 1B First Floor 19290 :Living Room 70 Degrees Detector A: 0.8

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02911 2A 2nd Floor 19291 :Bedroom 73 Degrees Detector A: 0.6

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02912 2B 2nd Floor 19292 :Bedroom 73 Degrees Detector A: 0.6

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02913 19293 :Attic 65 Degrees Detector A: Less Than 0.3

Test Start Date/Time: 5/29/2015 8:15:00 AM Test End Date/Time: 6/1/2015 8:30:00 AM

RB02907 Page: 1 of 2

SAMPLE ID Building UNIT TEST AREA Temp (F): RADON IN AIR (pCi / L)

It should be noted that if the temperature was not provided on the information sheet, a temperature of 70F will be assumed.

The results ofyour air radon screening test are listed above.

Radon measurements with a reading of 4pCi/L or more are at the EPA action level. The EPA recommends follow up measurements and fixing a home of 4pCi/L or higher. The State of Maine considers levels of 2pCi/L or lower desirable, but does not necessarily recommend action unless over 4pCi/L.

Should you have any questions concerning your radon test result(s), please feel free to call us. Thank you for using Northeast Laboratory testing services. Contact NEL for your other environmental analytical needs, including water testing for lead and arsenic or indoor air quality.

Authorized by: Bill Sargent, Radon Laboratory Manager Date: 6/2/2015

Note: NEL meets EPA requirements for radon testing. The State of Maine Radon Registration Act (22 MRSA sec. 771 et seq.) requires this laboratory to report the test results and zip codes of structures tested, and the street address in cases of very high radon levels. Information on indoor radon, and any questions, comments, or complaints concerning radon services should be directed to the State of Maine Radiation Control Program, State House #10, Augusta, ME 04333-0010, 287-5676 or 1-800-232-0842. ME REG# SPC3.

RB02907 Page: 2 of 2

June 10, 2015 Project # -6788102

Mr. Richard Hall

Project Manager

KMK Construction, Inc.

Radon Report

Property tested;

USCG

Duplex Housing

Units 212A and 212B

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Good day Dick, These results are expressed in picoCuries per liter of air. A picoCurie is a standard unit for measuring radioactivity and is one trillionth of a curie, 0.037 nuclear disintegrations per second, or 2.2 nuclear disintegrations per minute.

While no level of radiation is considered completely safe, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency recommends corrective action be taken when the radon concentration in air equals or exceeds 4.0 pCi/L. however, the State of Maine, the U.S. EPA, the Maine

Center of Disease Control and Prevention ( Maine CDC) and the Environmental and

Occupational Health Program (EOHP) the office that sets maximum exposure guideline(MEG’s) have all decided to place more emphasis on reducing levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.

Please remember these are recommended guidelines. They are not promulgated through formal rulemaking and have no force of law. They are, however, based on health protective practice for proven human carcinogens, and are now closer to the risk levels permitted for other carcinogens. The risks from radon at the new guidelines, particularly in air, are still higher than normally allowed for carcinogens.

The radon levels should be rechecked if you do extensive modifications to the home; if there have been significant geological changes to the surrounding area such as excavations, blasting, or earthquake, and every two to three years.

Home Radon Detection Co.

Daniel C Romano

Celebrating 30 years of Business

South Portland, ME 04106

207-329-5815 radondan@gmail.com

Device locations and results in Pci/L;

Basement Center Work Area 3.3

Basement Play room 3.0

Basement Work room 2.0

First floor 1A Living room 0.9

First floor 1B Living room 0.8

Second floor 2A Bedroom 0.6

Second floor 2B Bedroom 0.6

Attic Center 0.3 (less than)

The results;

All areas are below 4.0 pCi/L which is below the U.S. EPA’s current recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L. As stated above, radon concentrations below 4.0 pCi/L can still pose a health risk and result in illness. Ultimately lowering levels to below 4 pCi/L will result in reducing potential health hazards associated with radon exposure.

Conclusion;

When we look at the hourly data on the Radalink report we can see some significant fluctuations. I believe, since there is a mitigation system present, that once the building is renovated and finished, radon concentration will be higher, especially on hot days and perhaps during windy times which given the properties close proximity to the ocean will be frequent.

Recommendation;

I would recommend removing the wrapping currently covering the mitigation pipe and checking to see if the system was installed by a State of Maine certified mitigation contractor. If the system has not been installed by a certified contractor than one can be hired to bring the system up to current standards. Once power is on and the building is ready for occupancy than a follow up test should be conducted to ensure the system is functioning as designed.

This test is a “short term test” developed specifically for test where time is limited. It is likely that the levels will fluctuate from season to season and during certain weather conditions. It is also quite possible that at times radon concentrations may be significantly different than the period in which this test was conducted. Because of the possibility of significant fluctuations Home Radon Detection Co., their employees, and or its owners in no way guarantee these results and shall not be held responsible for cost incurred for mitigation or any radon related health issue resulting from radon exposure. For this reason we offer our clients the option to run a long term test (91-365 days) which can be conducted to determine levels over longer periods. It is an option we strongly recommend.

Please note that a mitigation system designed and installed by a State licensed contractor is almost always successful at reducing the radon levels to below 4.0 pCi/L. The presence of a properly functioning mitigation system usually does not affect the resale value of the home and is generally considered a “Home Improvement" by most people in the real estate market.

The systems have a fairly palatable price ranging between $ 1,000.00- $ 1,300.00 for an average installation. The systems and their components are reliable and have a relatively long operating life.

There is also some evidence that mitigation systems can also decrease the sub-slab humidity thus decreasing the basement’s general humidity level as well.

Please feel free to call our office if you have any questions or if you would like to conduct a long term test.

Thank you, Dan

Daniel C Romano

Title: State Certified Radon Measurement Technician Registration # PSM4103

Home Radon Detection Co. Registration # SPC41

Coast Guard Duplex