LBP_Report-_Restroom_Area_Bld._376_Buchanan.pdf

LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION REPORT

FOR

DPW ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION

FORT BUCHANAN

SAMPLING CONDUCTED AT

RESTROOM AREAS OF BUILDING 376

FORT BUCHANAN, GUAYNABO, PR

ZEM-17063

APRIL, 2017

PREPARED BY:

ZIMMETRY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CORP.

PO BOX 3545 BAYAMÓN, PR 00958

PHONE: 787.995.0005

WWW.ZIMMETRY.COM INFO@ZIMMETRY.COM

Lead Based Paint Inspection

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo PR

TABLE OF CONTENT

SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Summary of Property Evaluation

1.3 Property Locations of Building Components with Lead Based Paint

Table 1-1 Summary of Building Components with Lead Based Paint

SECTION 2: LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION REPORT

2.1 Overview of the Evaluation

2.2 Sampling Procedure and Results Presentation

2.3 Inaccessible Areas

2.4 Lead Regulatory Levels

2.5 Conditions and Limitations

2.6 Abatement Conditions

2.7 Recommendations

2.8 Environmental Assessment Report Certification

SECTION 3: APPENDICES

Appendix A: Project Photographs

Appendix B: Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations

Appendix C: XRF Sampling Data

Appendix D: Location of Positive Materials Floor Plans

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo PR

SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

A Lead-Based Paint inspection was conducted on April 7, 2017 at Restroom Areas of Building 376 in Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo PR. The lead-based paint inspection was performed to identify paint that contains lead above allowable levels that could result in harm to construction personnel, workers and assist with the compliance of local, state and federal regulations.

1.2 SUMMARY OF PROPERTY EVALUATION

The project consisted of the evaluation of the aforementioned building. The evaluation found that lead based-paint was present in selective components through the evaluated areas of the project on the date of the inspection. Table 1-1 identifies the components positive for lead.

Table 2-1 identifies lead-based paint as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Environmental Quality Board (EQB). For specific locations and additional detail on the location of lead- reference Sections 2 and 3.

1.3 PROPERTY LOCATIONS OF BUILDING COMPONENTS WITH LEAD-

BASED PAINT

Table 1-1 summarizes the site components and surfaces coated with lead-based paint.

Details that identify positive lead-based paint findings within specific areas and on surfaces were provided in the Lead-based paint inspection report. The “substrate” is the building component material directly beneath the painted surface. Photographic documentation and floor plans is for reference purposes and doesn't necessarily include all the surfaces with lead based paint and/or components containing lead.

Notes:

The quantification of positives materials presented in this table is only an estimate. If an abatement of the materials will be conducted, the Contractors shall estimate the amount of materials to be abated.

Table 1-1: Summary of Components containing Lead

Areas Component Color Substrate Area / Amount

(Approx.)

Women Restroom Lavatory White Ceramic 1 Unit

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo PR

SECTION 2: LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION REPORT

2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE EVALUATION

This lead-based paint inspection is an investigation to identify all lead-based paint on a surface-by-surface basis. A lead-based paint inspection conforming to HUD guidelines was performed at the selective areas.

Averages of 35 samples were taken at identified surfaces of the evaluated areas using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. The evaluation found that lead-based paint was present in selective components and surfaces through the assessed areas of the referenced project on the date of the assessment (See Table 1-1).

Some of the remaining XRF test locations exhibited lead-in-paint levels below the level that EPA identifies as lead-based paint, namely 1.0 mg/cm2. Such surfaces could create dust-lead or soil-lead hazards if the paint is turned into dust by abrasion, scraping, or sanding. Should these or any lead containing components or surfaces be disturbed in any manner that generates dust, care should be taken to limit its spread.

Testing was performed by Onell González, state-certified lead inspector 3209-1116-LI-004, using the Niton XLp-300A XRF, SN-25492. The credentials are provided in Section 3, Appendix C: Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations. The XRF analyzer is designed to measure the lead content of surface coatings on a variety of building surfaces, substrates, and components. The measurement is rapid and nondestructive and, according to the manufacturer, is capable of detecting lead concentrations that occur within numerous layers of various surface coatings.

Please refer to the XRF Testing Results Section 3, Appendix D: XRF Sampling Data for the detailed analytical testing results for each distinct area inspected. The reports provide a complete testing data.

2.2 SAMPLING PROCEDURE AND RESULTS PRESENTATION

The Lead Based Paint Sampling Procedure was design to evaluate and document all the data obtained form the inspection in a sequential method that provided confidence at the moment of the results presentation.

The survey was performed following the methodology established in the HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint in Housing (2012 revision) and the PREQB Lead Based Paint Abatement Control Regulation. The surfaces evaluation was performed as follows:

If the lead concentration measured by the XRF Spectrum Analyzer is less than 1.0 mg/cm2 it is considered negative.

If the lead concentration measured by the XRF Spectrum Analyzer is equal or greater than 1.0 mg/cm2 it is considered positive.

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo PR

2.3 INACCESIBLE AREAS

None.

2.4 LEAD REGULATORY LEVELS

The lead regulatory levels provided below are those used when preparing this lead-based paint evaluation or when evaluating data collected. The EPA regulatory levels are the same as the state regulatory levels provided in the following table.

TABLE 2-1: LEAD REGULATORY LEVELS

EPA/EQB Levels

Lead-Based Paint

1.0 mg/cm2 or 0.5% by weight (or 5,000 ppm)

2.5 CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS—DISCLAIMER

Zimmetry Environmental Management Corp. has performed this lead-based paint inspection in a thorough and professional manner consistent with commonly accepted industry standards. The Preparer cannot guarantee and does not warrant that this evaluation has identified all adverse environmental factors and/or conditions affecting this property on the date of the evaluation.

The results reported and conclusions reached by the Preparer are solely for the benefit of the Owner. The results and opinions in this report, based solely on the conditions found at the property on the date of the evaluation, are valid only on that date. The Preparer assumes no obligation to advise the client of any changes in any real or potential lead-based paint hazards at this residence beyond the date of the property evaluation.

The lead inspection was performed to ready accessible components and surfaces. If suspected components that could contain lead are encountered underneath current installed tiles or other construction material, they shall be managed as containing lead until the appropriate test is performed.

2.6 ABATEMENT CONDITIONS

Abatement, as defined by HUD and the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board (EQB), means any set of measures designed to eliminate lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards permanently. The people providing these services must to be trained in accordance with the EQB licensing/certification requirements. The product manufacturer and/or contractor must warrant abatement methods to last a minimum of 20 years, or these methods must have a design life of at least 20 years.

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan

Abatement activities may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

onsite or offsite removal of lead-based paint from substrates and components replacement of components or fixtures painted with lead-based paint permanent enclosure of lead-based paint with construction materials mechanically-fastened to the substrate encapsulation of lead-based paint with specially designed encapsulant products removal or permanent covering (concrete or asphalt) of soil-lead-based paint hazards

If enclosure or encapsulation is conducted as an abatement method, the lead-based paint remains on the property, so ongoing lead-based paint maintenance is required.

2.7 RECOMMENDATIONS

According to the EQB lead regulations, prior to the demolishing of a structure containing lead based paint, the contaminated surfaces or substrates must be abated or removed. The waste generated has to be characterized to determine if the waste generated is hazardous or non hazardous waste. The firm providing the abatement services must be certified as an abatement firm by the EQB. Workers conducting abatement must be trained and certified as abatement workers by a training provider accredited by the EQB.

2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT CERTIFICATION

Zimmetry Environmental Management Corp. has performed this lead-based paint inspection in a thorough and professional manner consistent with commonly accepted industry standards. The inspection was conducted on April 7, 2017 by Onell González, state-certified lead inspector 3209-1116-LI-004, qualified by experience, education and training in the recognition of lead based paint and approved sampling techniques using the Niton XLp-300A

XRF, SN-25492.

Onell González, MSc, CIEC, LEED AP O+M Professional Industrial Hygienist | Green Building Advisor & Trainer

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo PR

SECTION 3: APPENDICES

Appendix A: Project Photographs

Appendix B: Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations

Appendix C: XRF Sampling Data

Appendix D: Location of Positive Materials Floor Plans

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan

Photographic documentation is for reference purposes and doesn't necessarily include all the surfaces with lead based paint and/or components containing lead

APPENDIX A: PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS

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APPENDIX C: XRF SAMPLING DATA

PROJECT: CLIENT: Public Works Environmental Division, Fort Buchanan

DATE: 4/7/2017 Page 1 of 1

Sample ID. Functional Space Location Color Subst.

XRF

Reading Pos/Neg Comments

1 Calibration 1.00 2 Calibration 1.00 3 Calibration 1.00 4 Men Bath Door Gray Wood 0.00 Negative 5 Men Bath Door Casing Gray Wood 0.00 Negative 6 Men Bath Wall A Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 7 Men Bath Wall B Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 8 Men Bath Wall C Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 9 Men Bath Wall D Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative

10 Men Bath Lavatory White Ceramic 0.02 Negative 11 Men Bath Toilet White Ceramic 0.00 Negative 12 Men Bath Urinal White Ceramic 0.00 Negative 13 Men Bath Ceiling White Drywall 0.01 Negative 14 Men Bath Molding White Wood 0.10 Negative 15 Women Bath Door Gray Wood 0.01 Negative 16 Women Bath Door Casing Gray Wood 0.00 Negative 17 Women Bath Door Casing Cream Wood 0.01 Negative 18 Women Bath Wall A Cream Concrete 0.01 Negative 19 Women Bath Wall B Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 20 Women Bath Wall C Cream Concrete 0.02 Negative 21 Women Bath Wall D Cream Concrete 0.01 Negative 22 Women Bath Toilet White Ceramic 0.05 Negative 23 Women Bath Lavatory White Ceramic 29.70 Positive 24 Women Bath Partition Cream Concrete 0.02 Negative 25 Women Bath Shelve Cream Wood 0.01 Negative 26 Kitchen Door Gray Wood 0.00 Negative 27 Kitchen Door Casing Gray Wood 0.00 Negative 28 Kitchen Wall A Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 29 Kitchen Wall A Cream Drywall 0.02 Negative 30 Kitchen Wall B Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 31 Kitchen Wall C Cream Concrete 0.01 Negative 32 Kitchen Wall D Cream Concrete 0.00 Negative 33 Calibration 1.00 34 Calibration 1.00 35 Calibration 1.00

Restroom Areas of Building #376 at Fort Buchanan

LBP Inspector: Onell González

Restroom Areas of Building 376, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo PR

APPENDIX D: LOCATION OF POSITIVE MATERIALS FLOOR

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