Specs - 02 82 13 - WVA Asbestos Abatement.docx

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 82 13.WVA

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

06/18

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This Section specifies the procedures for disturbance and removal of existing asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and disposal of removed materials.

The results of the testing for ACM are listed in the Building Asbestos Survey Report. The Bulk Samples are representative of like materials in the Work area. All ACM may not have been sampled.

1.1.1 Type of Asbestos Abatement Project

a. [CHOOSE]

b. Minor Asbestos Abatement Project: An asbestos project involving the removal, disturbance, repair or handling of less than 10 square feet or 25 linear feet of ACM.

c. Small Asbestos Abatement Project: An asbestos project involving the removal, disturbance, repair or handling of more than 10 square feet or 25 linear feet but less than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet of ACM.

d. Large Asbestos Abatement Project: An asbestos project involving the removal, disturbance, repair or handling of more than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet of ACM.

1.2 WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

This specification is referenced by Project No. [8PW000]. All work performed under this specification section shall be in conformance with the overall project Contract Documents.

1.3 ITEMS OF WORK

The following shall be required to be removed in accordance with the requirements of this specification, and of the overall project Contract Documents.

a. [_____] [square feet / linear feet] of [_____].

b. [_____] [square feet / linear feet] of [_____].

1.4 REFERENCES

1.4.1 Watervliet Information for Contractors (WAIC).

1.4.2 New York State Department of Labor (DOL): Industrial Code Rule 56.

1.4.3 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Asbestos Regulations (29 CFR Part 1926.1101).

1.4.4 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA): National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Asbestos NESHAP Revision; Final Rule.

1.4.5 Asbestos Emergency Response Act (AHERA) (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E).

1.5 SUBMITTALS

a. Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Materials (SDS)

b. Signed Contractor Asbestos Notification Form

c. Signed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification Acknowledgement Record

d. Asbestos Abatement Work Plan; G

e. Detailed Sketch of Abatement Area; G

f. Employee’s Training Certificates; G

g. Contractor’s Asbestos Handling License and Phone Number

h. Contractor's Physician Written Opinion; G

i. Contractor's Respirator Fit Test Results; G

j. Asbestos Waste Shipment Records; G

k. Weight Bills and Delivery Tickets; G

l. Consolidated Final Clearance Evaluation Package

m. Digital Copy of Contractor’s Record Documents and Project Data Binder.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Pre-work Conference

Before the Work of this Section is scheduled to commence, a conference will be held by the Contracting Officer at the Site for the purpose of reviewing the Contract Documents, discussing requirements for the Work, and reviewing the Work procedures. The conference shall be attended by the Contractor and the asbestos removal subcontractor.

1.6.2 Work Plan

Before the physical abatement Work begins, prepare a detailed asbestos abatement work plan.

a. The work plan shall include, but not be limited to, work procedures, types of equipment, details of equipment used, decontamination unit locations, crew size, and emergency procedures for fire and medical emergencies and for failure of containment barriers.

b. Provide a detailed sketch of the abatement area showing at minimum: extents of work area, location and layout of decontamination unit(s), critical barriers, and negative air equipment.

1.7 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS

a. Shut down the air handling HVAC system. Complete the Work of this Section within the time limitation allowed for shut-down of the air handling system serving the work area. The air handling system will not be restarted until approval of the air monitoring tests following the last cleaning.

b. If total shut down of the system is not acceptable, follow all regulations for local isolation and provision for temporary HVAC.

c. Maintain electric services to those portions of the building and remaining facility not a part of the asbestos abatement work area at all times.

d. Do not obstruct any aisle or passageway so as to reduce its required width as an exit.

1.8 HEALTH AND SAFETY

a. Where in the performance of the work, workers, supervisory personnel or sub-contractors may encounter, disturb, or otherwise function in the immediate vicinity of contaminated items and materials, all personnel shall take appropriate continuous measures to protect all ancillary building occupants from the potential ACM exposure.

b. Such measures shall include the procedures and methods described herein and shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of Federal, State and Local agencies.

1.9 FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY EGRESS AND SECURITY

a. Establish emergency and fire exits from the work area containment. Provide first aid kits and two full sets of protective clothing and respirators for use by qualified emergency personnel outside of the work area.

b. Provide a logbook throughout the entire term of the project. All persons who enter the regulated abatement work area or enclosure shall sign the logbook. Document any intrusion or incident in the log book.

1.10 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

a. Workers must wear personal protective equipment for all projects as per OSHA and DOL regulations. Provide respiratory protection in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2.

b. Workers must be trained as per OSHA and DOL (Code Rule 56) requirements, have medical clearance and must have recently received pulmonary function test (PFT) and respirator fit tested by a trained professional.

c. A personal air sampling program shall be in place as required by OSHA.

d. The use of respirators must also follow a complete respiratory protection program as specified by OSHA.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Disposal Bags

Minimum 6 mil thick, black, and preprinted with a Caution Label.

2.1.2 Glove Bags

Minimum 6 mil thick, clear, fire retardant polyethylene. Select glove bag sizes appropriate for the size and location of the project.

2.1.3 Plastic Sheets

Minimum 6 mil thick, clear, fire retardant polyethylene.

2.1.4 Respirators

As approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Department of Labor, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

Temporary lighting, heating, hot water heating units, ground fault interrupters, and all other equipment on site shall be UL listed.

All electrical equipment shall be in compliance with the National Electric Code, Article 305 - Temporary Wiring.

2.2.2 Negative Air Pressure Units

Local exhaust system, capable of maintaining negative air pressure within the containment, and provides for HEPA filtration of efficiency not less than 99.97 percent with 0.3 micron particles. Equip the unit with filter alarms lights and operation time meter.

2.2.3 Vacuums

Vacuums shall be equipped with HEPA filters.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 NOTIFICATION

The contractor shall notify both the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the NYS Asbestos Control Bureau of the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health, of this project. The WVA Contracting Officer must approve the notifications before forwarding to these agencies. NYS is not expected to respond to the notification, and the US Government is not required to pay the nonrefundable notification fee to NYS so the contractor shall not pay those fees when making the notification. The contractor shall follow all other aspects of Title 12 NYCRR Part 56 concerning notification procedures.

The contractor shall provide written notification of this asbestos abatement project to facility occupants and occupants of nearby facilities that may have access to the work area ten (10) days prior to commencement of work. The contractor shall post this notification conspicuously.

3.2 HANDLING AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES

Comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.3 CLEAN UP PROCEDURE

Comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.4 PROJECT AIR SAMPLING, MONITORING AND ANALYSIS

3.4.1 Project Monitor

The Watervliet Arsenal will hire an independent (not associated with this asbestos abatement contractor) OSHA Competent and NYS Certified Asbestos Project Monitor. The Project Monitor will oversee compliance with the requirements of this contract. The Project Monitor reports directly to the Watervliet Arsenal.

The asbestos abatement contractor shall only perform asbestos abatement, including project mobilization and demobilization, when the NYS Certified Asbestos Project Monitor is on-site.

3.4.2 Air Sampling and Analysis

a. The equipment, duration, flow rate, calibration of equipment, number and location of samples shall conform to the requirements of ICR 56-4.

b. Air sampling technician shall be on site to observe and maintain air sampling equipment for the duration of the air sampling collection.

c. Period of time permitted between completion of air sample collection and receipt of results on the project site shall be equal or less than 48 hours.

3.4.3 Elevated Air Sample Results

If air samples collected outside the regulated work area indicate airborne fiber concentrations at or above 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter, or the established background level, whichever is greater, work shall stop immediately for inspection of barriers and negative air ventilation systems. Clean up surfaces outside the regulated work area using HEPA filter equipped vacuums and wet cleaning methods. Work methods shall be altered to reduce fiber concentrations to acceptable levels.

3.5 FINAL CLEANING AND CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

3.5.1 Negative Pressure Ventilation

Negative air pressure machines if used, shall remain in continuous operation during the entire length of the project.

3.5.2 Cleaning and Visual Inspection

After first, second, third cleaning and required waiting/settling and drying periods, perform a final visual inspection.

Final clearance air sampling shall commence after the waiting/settling and drying time as per ICR 56 has elapsed.

3.5.3 Project Monitor Visual Inspection

The Government will employ the services of a DOL certified asbestos project monitor employed by an independent testing laboratory to perform visual inspection as required by ICR 56.

3.5.4 Final Clearance Air Sampling

The Government will employ the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform final air sampling.

a. The laboratory shall use the methods described in standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

b. The equipment, duration, flow rate, calibration of equipment, number and location of samples are as per ICR 56-4.

c. If initial Post-Abatement (Clearance Air) Monitoring results do not comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section the Contractor shall either re-clean or order a full set of TEM analysis.

i. Results of the TEM analysis will be conclusive, and if the results do not comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section, the Contractor shall re-clean and additional full set of air samples will be collected and analyzed until the standards are met.

d. Prior to removal of isolation barriers the Project COR at the site will receive an affidavit from the air monitoring laboratory certifying the final air samples comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.5.5 Dismantling of Regulated Abatement Work Area

a. Remove all tools and equipment after proper decontamination as per Part 1 of this section.

b. Dismantle and remove each tent enclosure and air lock and any barriers only after final clearance air monitoring has been performed and satisfactory results obtained.

c. All remaining polyethylene, duct tape, expandable foam and other barrier materials shall be bagged, wrapped, containerized and labeled as asbestos waste.

d. Remove all temporary hard walled barriers from site.

e. Dismantle any remote decontamination units and plastic sheeting shall be disposed as asbestos waste.

f. Remove all waste generated to the holding area, lockable trailer or dumpster.

g. Contractor’s Supervisor shall certify in writing to the Contracting Officer that abatement work is complete and no debris/residue remains.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND RELATED DEBRIS

a. Remove all waste generated as part of the asbestos project from the project site within ten calendar days from the site after completion of Phase IIC of the project or within one day of the waste disposal container/trailer becomes full, whichever occurs first.

b. Transport and dispose of all the asbestos-containing waste, related debris, and waste water to the approved disposal site.

c. All generated waste removed from the site must be documented, accounted for and disposed of in compliance with the requirements of USEPA NESHAP.

d. Comply also with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.7 RESTORATION

Remove temporary decontamination facilities and restore area designated for these facilities to its original condition or better. Where existing work is damaged or contaminated, restore work to its original condition or better.

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