SOWAtchC-B1204HazMatSrvy08FEB2023.pdf

MOUNTAIN CONSULTING SER

9922 E Montgomery Drive; Suite 9 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-924-9236 Office 509-924-2287 Fax

February 8, 2023

92nd Civil Engineering Squadron 100 West Ent Street Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9688

MCS Project Number: 23-017.1

Dear Sir’s, Mountain Consulting Services is pleased to provide the enclosed report for the Limited Asbestos- Containing Building Materials Survey conducted for the suspect interior building materials in the 4th Floor Break Room of Building 1204 located on Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), Washington.

Mr. Todd A. Lewis, EPA-AHERA Building Inspector, Certification BIR20220805-03, Expiration 8-5-2023, conducted a limited field survey activity for this callout on February 2nd of 2023.

The following tested building materials were proven to be Free of Asbestos Content:

• Gray 4” Vinyl Cove Base & Clear Adhesive

• Gold Carpet Adhesive

• Gypsum Wallboard with Joint Compound

• Gypsum Wallboard

The report must be kept on-site during renovation activities for worker and regulatory review.

Thank you for choosing Mountain Consulting for these services. If you have any questions, or require any clarification concerning this report, please call me at (509) 924-9236. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Sincerely, Mountain Consulting Services

Todd A. Lewis AHERA Building Inspector tlewis@mountainconsultingllc.com

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SOW Attachment C - B1204 Hazardous Materials Survey (dated 8 February 2023) mailto:tlewis@mountainconsultingllc.com

LIMITED ASBESTOS SURVEY

FOR THE

SUSPECT INTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS

WITHIN THE 4TH FLOOR BREAK ROOM OF BUILDING 1204

LOCATED ON FAIRCHILD AFB, WASHINGTON

Prepared for:

92ND Civil Engineering Squadron

100 W Ent Street

Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9688

(509)247-5562

Prepared by:

Mountain Consulting Services

9922 E Montgomery Drive, Suite 9

Spokane Valley, WA 99206

(509)924-9236

February 8, 2023

MOUNTAIN CONSULTING SERVICES

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SOW Attachment C - B1204 Hazardous Materials Survey (dated 8 February 2023)

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3.0 ASSESSMENT SURVEY PARAMETERS

3.1 Homogeneous Areas

3.2 Laboratory and Analytical Methods

4.0 RESULTS

4.1 Material Containing 1% or More Asbestos

4.2 Materials Assumed to Contain Asbestos

4.3 Materials with Asbestos Concentrations of Less than <1%

4.4 Non-ACM Materials

5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusions

5.2 Recommendations

6.0 LIMITING CONDITIONS AND CLOSURE

6.1 Limiting Conditions

6.2 Closure

APPENDICES

A Certifications and Accreditations B Bulk Asbestos Materials Analysis Report C Bulk Sampling Locations Drawing & Survey Photographs

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PROJECT NO: 23-017.1

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LIMITED ASBESTOS SURVEY; SELECT SUSPECT INTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS;

BUILDING 1204; FAFB, WA

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron of Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), Washington, contracted Mountain Consulting Services (Mountain Consulting) to conduct a limited asbestos-containing building materials survey for the suspect interior building materials identified in the 4th Floor Break Room of Building 1204 located on FAFB, Washington.

Mr. Todd A. Lewis, EPA-Accredited AHERA Building Inspector, Certification BIR20220805-03, Expiration 8-5-2023, conducted the limited field survey activities for this project callout on February 2nd of 2023. [Refer to Appendix A for inspector certifications & laboratory accreditations].

SITE DESCRIPTION

Building 1204 is located within the southwest area of Fairchild Air Force Base just south of the runway. It is the Air Traffic tower and is bounded by West Tower Road to the South and Thorp Road to the East.

Building 1204 (Air Traffic Tower) is an eight-story concrete facility built on a concrete slab foundation. For this project only the suspect interior building materials identified on the 4th Floor Break Room are anticipated to be impacted by the installation of new counters. The suspect materials to be impacted for this project were identified by the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron representative.

Fairchild AFB is located west of the City of Airway Heights, Washington in Spokane County. The Air Force Base is bordered by Highway 2 to the north, Rambo Road to the east, Medical Lake Road to the south, and Graham Road to the west.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

ASBESTOS MATERIALS SURVEY: The scope for limited asbestos survey work was designed to meet the requirements for asbestos inspection and due diligence notification in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101), the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP; 40 CFR 61), and applicable portions of the Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and regulations in 40 CFR 763.

Suspect Building Material Survey work was conducted through visual evaluation, classification and analysis of suspected ACM’s used in the construction or remodeling of the surveyed area/select materials within the structure. The survey included the following tasks:

⧫ Visual survey and assessment of the location and condition of suspected materials.

⧫ Collection and analysis of bulk samples from suspected ACM materials.

⧫ Preparation of a report summarizing the identification and assessment of any ACM materials.

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3.0 ASSESSMENT SURVEY PARAMETERS

3.1 HOMOGENEOUS AREAS

Homogeneous materials are those considered to be consistent throughout an area based on color, texture, and construction era. For the purpose of this survey, homogeneous areas were delineated using the construction era, material composition, and material location as the primary considerations.

Material appearance, texture, size, color, and analytical results may support assumptions about each material’s homogeneity.

3.2 LABORATORY AND ANALYTICAL METHODS

BULK ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Suspected ACMs were collected according to guidelines in 40 CFR 763.85 and were sampled to determine the type and percentage of asbestos by volume. At least Two (2) Samples were collected from each selected miscellaneous material type; at least Three (3) Samples from each thermal system insulation (TSI) materials; and suspect surfacing materials were sampled according to the AHERA “3/5/7 rule” for spray or trowel applied materials.

For other types of suspect materials, or materials assumed to be non-ACM, regulations require the on-site AHERA building inspector to determine the appropriate number of samples. The quantity of material present, manufacturer’s labels, appearance, construction or renovation era, and inspector’s expertise were used to determine the number of samples. A homogeneous material is considered to be an ACM if one or more sample results are equal to or greater than 1% asbestos.

The EPA recommends that at least three samples be analyzed by polarized-light microscopy (PLM) for the following types of materials in order to prevent false negative results (less then <1% asbestos):

⧫ Materials that contain low concentrations of asbestos fibers (less then 10%);

⧫ Materials with asbestos fibers tightly bound in a matrix;

⧫ Materials with milled asbestos fibers (fine fibers);

⧫ Materials with hand-mixed asbestos fibers; and ⧫ Materials with a combination of these characteristics.

3.3 LABORATORY AND ANALYTICAL METHODS

Mountain Consulting submitted for analysis Eight (8) bulk asbestos material samples collected from Four (4) different homogeneous suspect building materials targeted for testing. During laboratory analysis Two (2) bulk samples resulting in a total of Ten (10) samples analyzed for this project

The samples were submitted for analysis to Mountain Laboratories of Spokane Valley, Washington using appropriate chain of custody procedures. Mountain Laboratories participates in the national

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All samples were analyzed to determine asbestos type and content using PLM with dispersion staining in accordance with the following methods:

EPA EPA 600/R-93/116, “Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” (July 1993).

EPA “Interim Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples” (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart F, Appendix A; May 27, 1982).

ASTM Draft “Standard Method of Testing for Asbestos Containing Materials by Polarized Light Microscopy” (ASTM Committee D22.05; January 14, 1988).

4.0 RESULTS

This section describes the results of bulk testing for suspect asbestos flooring materials include with this project callout scope of work. [Refer to the bulk sample analysis report located in Appendix B for asbestos materials testing results; and, Appendix C for the analysis report associated with lead coatings testing results].

4.1 MATERIAL CONTAINING 1% OR MORE ASBESTOS

ACMs are materials proven to contain at least 1% asbestos or greater. AHERA and NESHAP regulations distinguish between friable and non-friable forms of ACM. A friable material is defined as one that can be “crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.”

Friability is an indication of a material’s ability to release asbestos fibers into the air. Regulated ACMs are defined by NESHAP as all friable ACM and non-friable ACM that may be disturbed by renovation or demolition.

The sampled suspect interior building materials included for asbestos content testing for this project were all proven to be Asbestos-Free; Refer to Section 4.4 for a list of materials tested.

4.2 MATERIALS ASSUMED TO CONTAIN ASBESTOS

No suspect materials were assumed to contain asbestos during this survey activity.

4.3 MATERIALS WITH ASBESTOS CONCENTRATIONS OF LESS THAN <1%

No analyzed materials were proven to contain less than 1 percent (<1%) asbestos during this survey activity.

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4.4 NON-ACM MATERIALS

Microscopic examination of bulk samples collected from the following suspect building materials tested from the 4th Floor Break Room of Building 1204, did not detect the presence of asbestos minerals (Asbestos-Free):

• Gray 4” Vinyl Cove Base & Clear Adhesive (interior break room) (samples 1 & 2)

• Gold Carpet Adhesive (interior break room) (samples 3 & 4)

• Sheetrock Wallboard Paneling (in Interior Walls) (samples 5 & 6)

• Joint & Taping Compound Mud (associated with S/R) (sub-samples 5A & 6A)

• Sheetrock Wallboard Paneling (in Electrical Panel) (samples 7 & 8)

5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Our findings are based strictly on information obtained from our site observations and from sample analysis during survey activities. Consistent with our knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, particularly as they apply to the potential liabilities associated with asbestos-containing building materials, we present the following conclusions and recommendations.

5.1 CONCLUSIONS

The tested and analyzed suspect interior building materials proven to be free of asbestos contents, require no further action in regards to asbestos regulations. These materials may be impacted without any specialized personnel training and disposed of in a landfill that accepts standard construction waste.

5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

If any materials not identified in this survey are uncovered during renovation or demolition, they must be assumed to contain regulated amounts of asbestos and until sampling and analysis prove otherwise. ACM must be handled in accordance with OSHA, NESHAP, and local regulations.

The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), the local building department and the local fire department should be contacted regarding possible permit requirements.

6.0 LIMITING CONDITIONS AND CLOSURE

6.1 LIMITING CONDITIONS

We have exercised reasonable efforts to accomplish the tasks for this project using current professional standards of the industry.

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To the extent that the services require subjective judgment, there can be no assurance that definitive or desired results have been obtained or that they will be usable. Although based on scientific principles, to the extent that results depend on subjective judgment, they are subject to human error.

The selected suspect flooring materials identified to be impacted during the scheduled renovation project were identified by the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron representative. Only the specific materials/building area identified in this report are covered by the conclusions presented.

6.2 CLOSURE

The results, conclusions, and recommendations in this report were prepared following our inspection of suspected ACM at the subject property. Methods used by Mountain Consulting for this study are consistent with the standard of care and professionalism normally exercised by consultants in environmental science and engineering.

The Client acknowledges that Mountain Consulting has been retained for the sole purpose of assisting the Client to identify ACM, if any, associated with the subject structure.

It is agreed that Mountain Consulting has assumed responsibility only for performing this inspection, limited to the identified areas and presenting this report and conclusions to the Client. The Client acknowledges that Mountain Consulting is not acting as an “agent” for the Client, or any other user or entity, for work associated with any asbestos-containing materials.

This report was prepared for the exclusive use of the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron of Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington and/or representatives thereof. It may only be reproduced in full and with written approval of Mountain Consulting and is not warranted if any portion of it is separated from the original complete document.

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STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONALISM

Mountain Consulting Services, hereby certifies that the Limited Asbestos-Containing Building Materials Survey conducted for the suspect interior building materials present in the 4th Floor Break Room of Building 1204 located on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, was conducted under modified protocols of 40 CFR 763.85. All policies and procedures described in 40 CFR 763 have been followed. All work and statements contained herein are certified true and correct to the best of Mountain Consulting’s ability.

Inspector: __________________________________ Date: February 8, 2023

Todd A. Lewis

AHERA Building Inspector Certification: BIR20220805-03 Expiration: August 5, 2023

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APPENDIX A

CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

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APPENDIX B

BULK ASBESTOS MATERIALS

ANALYSIS REPORT

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9922 East Montgomery Suite 13 TESTING Spokane Valley, WA 99206 NVLAP LAB CODE 101890-0

(509) 922-1365 ● Fax (509) 922-1380

February 7, 2023

Mountain Consulting Services, LLC Project: FAFB Bldg. 1204 Todd Lewis Project #: 23-017.1 9922 E. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 9

Dear Mr. Lewis, The enclosed report details results for the analysis of the bulk sample(s) submitted to Mountain Laboratories on February 2, 2023. Sample analysis was performed to determine asbestos type and content using Polarized Light Microscopy, supplemented by Dispersion Staining (PLM/DS).

This report includes a summary of the analytical results and chain of custody. Analytical results are only reflective of the samples, which were tested and presented in this report. Mountain Laboratories limits warranty to proper analysis methods and takes no responsibility for sample procurement.

It has been our pleasure providing you with these analytical services. If you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to call us at (509) 922-1365.

Sincerely, Heidi L. Porret Laboratory Manager Mountain Laboratories Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc.

Enclosure: 1023.4816.4823

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MOUNTAIN LABORATORIES

BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS FOR ASBESTOS

Test Method: 40 CFR, Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix E Customer #: 1023

Laboratory No. B23-4816 B23-4817 B23-4818

Sample ID No. 23-017.1-1 23-017.1-2 23-017.1-3

Sample Description VCB w/ADH VCB w/ADH ADH

Sample Treatment Teased/Heated Teased/Heated Teased/Heated

Homogeneous No No Yes

Layered Yes Yes No

Fibrous No No No

Sample Color Gray/Clear/Brown Gray/Clear Gold

Asbestos Present No No No

Asbestos Type and Percentage

Cove Base N.D.

Clear Mastic N.D.

Brown Mastic N.D.

Cove Base N.D.

Clear Mastic N.D.

N.D.

Total % Asbestos None None None

Other Fibrous Material In Sample

Non-Fibrous Material

Cove Base:

Binder/Filler 40% Vinyl 60%

Clear Mastic:

Other 100%

Brown Mastic:

Other 100%

Cove Base:

Binder/Filler 40% Vinyl 60%

Clear Mastic:

Other 100%

Other 100%

Date Analyzed: February 7, 2023 Analyzed By: Lisa Meade

Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc. limits warranty to proper analysis methods only and takes no responsibility for sample procurement. Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc., 9922 E. Montgomery Suite #13, Spokane Washington 99206 (509) 922-1365 - Fax (509) 922-1380. PLM has been known to miss asbestos in a small percentage of samples. Thus negative or <1% PLM results should be tested with either SEM or TEM. Customer is responsible for sample separation. This report may only be reproduced in full with written approval by Mountain Laboratories. Soil/Dust samples are not covered under NVLAP Accreditation.

Sample results must not be used by the customer to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government.

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Laboratory No. B23-4819 B23-4820 B23-101899

Sample ID No. 23-017.1-4 23-017.1-5 23-017.1-5-A

Sample Description ADH Drywall, Joint Compound, Composite

Sub Sample of 23-017.1-5

Off White Layer Sample Treatment Teased/Heated Teased/Crushed Teased/Crushed

Homogeneous No Yes Yes

Layered Yes No No

Fibrous No Yes No

Sample Color Gold/Clear Green Off White Off White

Asbestos Present No No No

Asbestos Type and Percentage

Gold Mastic N.D.

Clear Green Mastic N.D.

Drywall N.D. Off White Layer N.D.

Total % Asbestos None None None

Other Fibrous Material In Sample

Cellulose <1%

Non-Fibrous Material

Gold Mastic:

Other 100%

Clear Green Mastic:

Other 100%

Binder/Filler 5% Gypsum 94%

Gypsum 100%

Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc. limits warranty to proper analysis methods only and takes no responsibility for sample procurement. Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc., 9922 E. Montgomery Suite #13, Spokane Washington 99206 (509) 922-1365 - Fax (509) 922-1380. PLM has been known to miss asbestos in a small percentage of samples. Thus negative or <1% PLM results should be tested with either SEM or TEM. Customer is responsible for sample separation. This report may only be reproduced in full with written

Sample results must not be used by the customer to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government.

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Laboratory No. B23-4821 B23-101900 B23-4822

Sample ID No. 23-017.1-6 23-017.1-6-A 23-017.1-7

Sample Description Drywall, Joint Compound, Composite

Sub Sample of 23-017.1-6

Off White Layer Drywall

Sample Treatment Teased/Crushed Teased/Crushed Teased/Crushed

Homogeneous Yes Yes No

Layered No No Yes

Fibrous Yes No Yes

Sample Color Off White Off White Brown/Off White

Asbestos Present No No No

Asbestos Type and Percentage

Drywall N.D. Off White Layer N.D. N.D.

Total % Asbestos None None None

Other Fibrous Material In Sample

Cellulose <1% Cellulose 5% Glass Fibers <1%

Non-Fibrous Material

Binder/Filler 5% Gypsum 94%

Gypsum 100% Binder/Filler 5% Gypsum 89%

Drywall Only as per Customer.

Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc. limits warranty to proper analysis methods only and takes no responsibility for sample procurement. Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc., 9922 E. Montgomery Suite #13, Spokane Washington 99206 (509) 922-1365 - Fax (509) 922-1380. PLM has been known to miss asbestos in a small percentage of samples. Thus negative or <1% PLM results should be tested with either SEM or TEM. Customer is responsible for sample separation. This report may only be reproduced in full with written

Sample results must not be used by the customer to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government.

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Laboratory No. B23-4823

Sample ID No. 23-017.1-8

Sample Description Drywall

Sample Treatment Teased/Crushed

Homogeneous No

Layered Yes

Fibrous Yes

Sample Color Brown/Off White

Asbestos Present No

Asbestos Type and Percentage

N.D.

Total % Asbestos None

Other Fibrous Material In Sample

Cellulose 5% Glass Fibers <1%

Non-Fibrous Material

Binder/Filler 5% Gypsum 89%

Drywall Only as per Customer.

Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc. limits warranty to proper analysis methods only and takes no responsibility for sample procurement. Mountain Laboratories, Mountain Laboratories NW, Inc., 9922 E. Montgomery Suite #13, Spokane Washington 99206 (509) 922-1365 - Fax (509) 922-1380. PLM has been known to miss asbestos in a small percentage of samples. Thus negative or <1% PLM results should be tested with either SEM or TEM. Customer is responsible for sample separation. This report may only be reproduced in full with written

Sample results must not be used by the customer to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government.

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APPENDIX C

SAMPLING LOCATIONS DRAWING

& SURVEY PHOTOGRAPHS

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THE VINYL COVE BASE IN THE 4TH FLOOR

BREAK ROOM OF BUILDING 1204 LOCATED ON

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE IN AIRWAY

HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON

THE CARPET IN THE 4TH FLOOR BREAK ROOM

OF BUILDING 1204 LOCATED ON FAIRCHILD

AIR FORCE BASE IN AIRWAY HEIGHTS,

WASHINGTON

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