Mt Pleasant Library HazMat Survey Report

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Advantage E nvironmental

C onsultants, LLC

Hazardous Materials SurveyMt. Pleasant Library

3160 16 th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20010AEC Project No. 09-124

October 8, 2009

Prepared for:

District of Columbia Public Library901 G Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20032Attention: Mr. Chris Wright

Prepared by:

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC8610 Washington Boulevard, Suite 217



October 8, 2009

Mr. Chris WrightDistrict of Columbia Public Library901 G Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20032

Subject: Hazardous Materials SurveyMt. Pleasant Library3160 16th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20010AEC Project No. 09-124

Dear Mr. Wright:

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC (AEC) has performed a Hazardous MSurvey of the above-referenced building located in Washington, DC (i.e., “the Sitework was performed in accordance with AEC Proposal No. 09-273 (RevisedAugust 13, 2009. The Site consists of a two-story masonry building with a baThis report includes the procedures and methods for the testing along with testing rrecommendations and supporting documentation. The services were performSeptember 29, 2009.

As a result of this survey, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), suspect polychlobiphenyls (PCB’s) containing light ballasts and suspect mercury-containing light tubfixtures were identified at the Site. AEC has provided conclusionrecommendations regarding these materials within the report.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the District of Columbia Public Lib

you should have any questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. PMedenbach, Jr. at (301) 776-0500.

Sincerely,ADVANTAGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, LLC



Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose and Scope of Service

1.1 Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Survey 1.2 PCB Light Ballasts and Additional Suspect PCB Equipment 1.3 Mercury-Containing Fixtures and Fluorescent Light Tubes 1.4 Hazardous Chemicals, Petroleum Products, and Storage Tanks

2.0 Survey Findings 2.1 Asbestos Survey 2.2 PCB Light Ballasts and Additional Suspect PCB Equipment 2.3 Mercury-Containing Switches and Fixtures 2.4 Hazardous Chemicals, Petroleum Products, and Storage Tanks,

3.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

APPENDIX A Asbestos Laboratory Analytical Results and Chains of CusAPPENDIX B Certifications of Professional



Mt. Pleasant Library Hazardou3160 16 th Street, N.W. AEC

1.0 Purpose and Scope of Service

The purpose of this project was to complete a Hazardous Materials Survey of thelibrary building located at 3160 16th Street, N.W., in Washington, DC (i.e., “the the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM’s), suspect mercury-conswitches, gauges and fluorescent light tubes, and suspect polychlorinated b(PCB)-containing light ballasts. In addition, a visual survey for the preunderground storage tanks was performed. The Site consists of a two-story m

building with a basement encompassing approximately 20,000 square feet.The scope for this assessment included visual observations and sampling of bmaterials in all accessible areas of the library building. The survey and testiperformed in accordance with the following scope of work:

1.1 Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Survey

The ACM Survey was conducted in accordance with the following scope of work

1. EPA-certified asbestos inspectors conducted the survey of building msuspected to contain asbestos. The survey was conducted in accordancOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requiremEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency RAct (AHERA) guidelines for the locations and number of samples to be c

2. AEC collected bulk samples from each homogeneous area in accordanOSHA and EPA guidelines.

3. The samples were analyzed for asbestos fiber content at Scientific AInstitute, Inc. (SAI), which is a laboratory accredited under the National VLaboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The samples were anpolarized light microscopy (PLM) using EPA analytical methods 600/Mand/or 600/R-93/116.

4. Based upon the analytical results and field data, the approximate atypes, locations, and conditions of accessible ACM were determined.

1.2 PCB Light Ballasts and Additional Suspect PCB Equipment




1.3 Mercury-Containing Fixtures and Fluorescent Light Tubes

An Industrial Hygienist conducted a visual survey for mercury-containing therIn addition, the survey included a visual inspection of suspect mercury-cofluorescent light tubes.

1.4 Hazardous Chemicals, Petroleum Products, and Storage Tanks

A visual inspection for bulk hazardous chemical storage, aboveground storage(ASTs), underground storage tanks (USTs), suspect UST equipment (i.e. vent pipports, concrete pads/vaults, etc.), was performed at the Site.




2.0 Survey Findings2.1 Asbestos Survey

The asbestos survey was performed by AEC Inspectors Mr. Philip C. Medenbach, JMr. William Gooding on September 29, 2009 in order to identify ACM’s thaimpacted by future renovation activity. Mr. Medenbach’s Asbestos Inspector certiincluded within Appendix B of this report.

The following is a list of suspect ACM identified and sampled in 3160 16th Streduring the inspection:

Blow-in Attic InsulationBlack Paper Backing on Fiberglass Insulation BattingAir Cell Pipe InsulationVarious 2’ x 4’ Ceiling TilesVarious Floor Tiles and Associated MasticsCarpet MasticResidual Floor Tile MasticTwo-Coat PlasterGrout Associated with Marble Ceiling PanelsInterior Wall Panel Material Associated with the First Floor FireplaceSafe Liner Material

Linoleum Sheet flooring and Associated MasticPainted Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Duct InsulatioPaper over Fiberglass Pipe InsulationMastic over Fiberglass Pipe InsulationDrywall and Associated Joint CompoundBoiler Flue SealantInternal Boiler Gasket MaterialWoven Cloth Material over Fiberglass Pipe InsulationTextured Ceiling MaterialResidual Black Tar on Vertical Drain PipePipe End Cap masticVarious Covebase Materials and Associated MasticsFire Doors (Assumed)




homogeneous sampling area may vary, based on the type of material aprofessional judgment of the inspector.

AEC collected a total of 53 bulk samples of suspect ACM from the Site, resultilaboratory analyses due to multiple material layers and stop-positive atechniques. SAI, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, analyzed the samplePLM according to EPA analytical method 600/R-93/116. SAI participates in theand is accredited by the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST).

ACM’s were identified in the building as referenced in the following table:

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALSMt. Pleasant Library

3160 16th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20020

MATERIAL LOCATION CONDITIONFRIABLEYES/NO

SAMPLENO.

ESTIMATEDQUANTITY

ASCO

Air cell PipeInsulation Attic Fair Yes 929PM09 400 L.F. C

Black andOrangeMastic

Associatedwith 12” x 12”

Tan MottleFloor Tiles

Outside 2 nd Floor

EquipmentStorageRoom

Fair No 929PM13B 1,000 S.F.

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Inner WallPanel

Material

BehindDrywall

surroundingFirst FloorFireplace

Good No 929PM26 200 S.F. C

Wall SafeLiner Material

Admin. AreaWall Safe

Poor Yes929PM27 2 S.F. C

Black FloorTiles of

UndeterminedSize and

Associated

ElevatorCar, Bottom

Layer ofFloor Tiles

Good No 929PM31A 60 S.F.

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MATERIAL LOCATION CONDITIONFRIABLEYES/NO

SAMPLENO.

ESTIMATEDQUANTITY

ASCO

Fire Doors Throughout Good NoAssumed

(NotSampled)

30 Doors As

S.F. = Square FeetL.F. = Linear Feet

The laboratory analysis reports and Chain of Custody, located in Appendix A, colisting of all analyzed samples, sample locations, and analytical results. Resu

reported in percent asbestos by volume and indicate the type(s) of asbestos. common non-asbestos components may also be noted on the analytical report.




2.2 PCB Light Ballasts and Additional Suspect PCB Equipment

AEC inspected representative light fixtures within the Site building for suspecontaining ballasts. All representative light ballasts inspected by AEC at the timsurvey were labeled as non-PCB-containing. AEC observed approximately 195 sfluorescent light fixtures and/or ballasts within the Site building.

2.3 Mercury-Containing Switches and Fixtures

AEC observed approximately 390 suspect mercury-containing fluorescent lighand 12 suspect mercury-containing thermostats within the Site building. AECobserve additional suspect mercury-containing equipment at the Sites.

2.4 Hazardous Chemicals, Petroleum Products, and Storage Tanks,

AEC did not observe evidence of current or historic USTs, or equipment indicUSTs (i.e., concrete pads/vaults, vent pipes, fill ports, etc) at the time reconnaissance.

AEC observed several retailed-sized and five-gallon containers of routine cleanbuilding maintenance products in the basement of 3160 16th Street, N.W. products were observed to be in their original containers, with no punctures, stathe vicinity of the containers, or other evidence of a release. AEC does not cthese products to be a concern to the Site based on quantity and the lack of evidenreleases; however, the chemicals should be removed for proper disposal or relprior to renovation activities.




3.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

Based upon the work conducted for this survey and AEC’s understanding of the pAEC concludes and recommends the following:

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

Category I non-friable ACM was identified in the form of orange and blaassociated with 12” x 12” tan mottled floor tiles, black floor tiles of undetermand associated black mastic, and red floor tiles of undetermined size and assoblack mastic. These materials were observed in fair to good condition. Tregulates Category I non-friable materials (e.g., resilient floor coverings, aspproducts, gaskets, and packings) only when they are rendered friablerecommends that any Category I non-friable materials be removed by a DColumbia-licensed asbestos abatement contractor prior to demolition activiwould result in their disturbance.

Category II non-friable ACM was identified in the form of wall panassociated with the first floor fireplace. This material was observedcondition. Suspect ACM enclosed within fire doors was not assessed in preserve the integrity and fire rating of the doors. Category II non-friable Abe removed by a District of Columbia-licensed asbestos abatement contractto renovation activities that would result in their disturbance.

Friable ACM was identified in the form of air cell pipe insulation, and wallmaterial. These materials were observed in fair to poor condition. Friamust be removed by a District of Columbia-licensed asbestos abatement conprior to renovations or demolition activities that would result in their disturba

AEC recommends an Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Plan dmaintenance procedures to maintain ACMs in good condition.

The OSHA Construction Asbestos Standard requires building and/or facilityto notify the following persons of the presence, location and quantity ofmaterial presumed to be ACM, at the work sites in their buildings and facilitie

(A) Prospective employers applying or bidding for work whose reasonably can be expected to work in or adjacent to areas cosuch material;




The quantities of ACMs estimated during this survey are for informatreference purposes only. All quantities must be field verified by a licensed a

abatement contractor(s) prior to demolition/renovation. This report was not pto be utilized as an asbestos abatement bidding document or abspecification document.

POLYCHLORINATED BYPHENYLS-CONTAINING LIGHT BALLASTS

AEC noted ballasts labeled as non-PCB-containing present throughout building; however, some ballasts may not have “No PCBs” labels. Ballaststhis label must be assumed to contain PCBs and handled accordingly. It that original ballasts for these fixtures were PCB-containing and were perreplaced as their service life ended. AEC recommends that all ballasts be insprior to their disposal, which should be completed according to all applicabland federal regulations.

AEC observed universal hazardous wastes (i.e., fluorescent light tubes, mcontaining thermostats) within the Site building. Universal wastes are wastes with hazardous properties that have special management prointended to facilitate recycling. Prior to renovation activities, AEC recommthe aforementioned universal wastes be segregated and transported to an apprecycling facility.




APPENDIX A

Asbestos Laboratory Analytical Results and Chof Custody



Project: 09-124 Mt. Pleasant Library

Sample ID Lab Sample ID

Description

Lab Notes AsbestosFibrous

ComponentsNoCo

Bulk Asbestos AnalysisBy Polarized Light Microscopy

EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020

Attn: Phil MedenbachCustomer: Advantage Environmental Consultants8610 Balt. Wash. Blvd. Ste 217Jessup, MD 20794

929PM01 Grey blow-on insulation

910476PLM_1

85% Mineral Wool 15%

None Detected


910476PLM_2


None Detected


910476PLM_3


None Detected


910476PLM_4


None Detected


910476PLM_5


None Detected


910476PLM_6


None Detected


910476PLM_7


None Detected





Description


ComponentsNoCo


EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020


929PM09 Straight pipe insulation

910476PLM_9

60% Chrysotile 30% Cellulose 10%


910476PLM_10

Not Analyzed


910476PLM_11

Not Analyzed

929PM12 2x4 White ceiling tile,random pin hole & gouge

910476PLM_12

50%30%

CelluloseMineral Wool

10%10%

None Detected

929PM13 -A

12x12 tan vinyl tile w/ orangemastic (top layer)

tile910476PLM_13

100%

None Detected

929PM13 -B

12x12 tan vinyl tile w/ orangemastic (top layer)

mastic910476PLM_54

3% Chrysotile 97%

929PM14 -A

Beige vinyl tile w/ brownmastic (bottom layer)

tile910476PLM_14

100%

None Detected





Description


ComponentsNoCo


EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020


929PM15 Beige carpet mastic

910476PLM_15

3% Synthetic Fibers 97%

None Detected

929PM16 -A

2-coat plaster

inish910476PLM_16

100%

None Detected

929PM16 -B

2-coat plaster

base910476PLM_56

2% Hair 58%40%

None Detected

929PM17 -A

2-coat plaster

inish910476PLM_17

100%

None Detected

929PM17 -B

2-coat plaster

base910476PLM_57

2% Hair 58%40%

None Detected

929PM18 -A

2-coat plaster

inish910476PLM_18

100%

None Detected

929PM18 -B

2-coat plaster

base910476PLM_58

2% Hair 58%40%

None Detected







Description


ComponentsNoCo


EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020


929PM24 -A

Green vinyl tile w/ black mastic

tile910476PLM_24

100%

None Detected

929PM24 -B

Green vinyl tile w/ black mastic

mastic910476PLM_63

100%

None Detected

929PM25 -A

Marble ceiling tile grout

grout 910476PLM_25

70%30%

None Detected

929PM25 -B

Marble ceiling tile grout

mastic910476PLM_64

100%

None Detected

929PM26 Wall panel material

910476PLM_26


929PM27 Safe liner material

910476PLM_27


929PM28 -A

Red flooring w/ woven back and black mastic

tile910476PLM_28

100%

None Detected





Description


ComponentsNoCo


EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020


929PM29 HVAC duct insulation,painted white

wrap/mastic on fiberglass910476PLM_29

20%5%

CelluloseOther

75%

None Detected

929PM30 -A

12x12 beige, blue + grey VT(yellow/beige mastic)

tile910476PLM_30

100%

None Detected

929PM30 -B

12x12 beige, blue + grey VT(yellow/beige mastic)

mastic910476PLM_66

100%

None Detected

929PM31 -A

Black vinyl tile w/ black mastic

tile910476PLM_31

5% Chrysotile 95%

929PM31 -B

Black vinyl tile w/ black mastic

mastic910476PLM_67

100%

None Detected

929PM32 Paper with foil backing overfiberglass pipe insulation

910476PLM_32

70%10%

CelluloseFiber Glass

20%

None Detected

929PM33 Paper with foil backing overfiberglass pipe insulation

910476PLM_33

70%10%

CelluloseFiber Glass

20%

None Detected







Description


ComponentsNoCo


EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020


929PM40 Boiler flue penetration sealant

910476PLM_40


None Detected

929PM41 Internal woven boiler gasket

910476PLM_41

95% Fiber Glass 5%

None Detected

929PM42 Cloth/Woven cover overfiberglass pipe insulation

910476PLM_42

80% Fiber Glass 20%

None Detected


910476PLM_43

80% Fiber Glass 20%

None Detected


910476PLM_44

80% Fiber Glass 20%

None Detected

929PM45 Textured ceiling material

910476PLM_45

70%30%

None Detected

929PM46 Textured ceiling material

910476PLM_46

70%30%

None Detected





Description


ComponentsNoCo


EPA Method: 600/R-93/116 and 600/M4-82-020


929PM48 Black tar on vertical drain pipe

910476PLM_48

100%

None Detected

929PM49 White pipe end-cap mastic

910476PLM_49

5% Other 95%

None Detected

929PM50 -A

Black covebase molding w/ beige mastic

covebase910476PLM_50

100%

None Detected

929PM50 -B

Black covebase molding w/ beige mastic

mastic910476PLM_71

100%

None Detected

929PM51 -A

Brown covebase molding w/ beige mastic

covebase910476PLM_51

100%

None Detected

929PM51 -B

Brown covebase molding w/ beige mastic

mastic910476PLM_72

100%

None Detected

929PM52 White pipe sealant

910476PLM_52

100%

None Detected





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APPENDIX B

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