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ADDENDUM - #1
TO
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - PERMIT
DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL
08-24-16
This Addendum modifies, amends and supplements designated parts of the 100% Contract Documents,
Construction Drawings & Project Manual, for the Live 155 mixed use project, dated 06-03-2016, and is
hereby made a part thereof by reference, and shall be as binding as though inserted in its entirety in the
locations designated hereunder. It shall be the responsibility of all Contractors Subcontractors and
Suppliers proposed for the various parts of the work, to incorporate any changes or modifications
contained in this Addendum in their pricing/proposals.
I. ADDENDUM TO THE PERMIT DOCUMENTS - PROJECT MANUAL:
Addendum to the Project Manual – For Permit contains numbered item descriptions and complete
revised/added specification sections.
Description items are grouped and numbered by specification section number, i.e., 033000.1 is a
modification or addition to the specification section 033000. Complete specification sections and the table
of contents are included with changes identified in bold.
Re-issued or added specification sections will follow the drawing/specification addendum list in this
document.
II. ADDENDUM TO THE PERMIT DOCUMENTS - DRAWINGS:
Addendum to the Contract Documents Permit Drawings (issued 8/3/2016) contains numbered item
descriptions and zero (0) full size sheet.
Description items are grouped and numbered by discipline (Section), i.e., 4/A210 is a modification or
addition to drawing #2 on the Architectural plan sheet A210.
No drawings are issued as part of this addendum.
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I. ADDENDUM TO THE PROJECT MANUAL:
ITEM # SECTION # DESCRIPTION
1 017400 Waste Management & Disposal
2 028200 Asbestos Remediation
3 Appendix 1 Testing Results & Site Investigation Findings
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5
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SECTION 017400
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Description of Work
B. References
C. Submittals
D. Waste Categories
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for
containerization, characterization, on-Site management, transportation, and incidentals
necessary to transport and dispose of all waste generated as a result of the Work to a facility
permitted to accept the waste and approved by the Owner. Waste includes, but is not limited to
asbestos waste, hazardous materials, debris generated during the Work (i.e., used health and
safety equipment, decontamination materials, polyethylene sheeting and decontamination
liquids), and universal waste materials.
B. The Contractor shall arrange and pay for all testing necessary to properly characterize wastes
for disposal at the selected, permitted, and Owner-approved facility in accordance with facility
requirements. All waste characterization samples shall be analyzed by to an accredited,
Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (MADLS) licensed laboratory.
C. Contractor shall segregate each of these material types by hazardous or non-hazardous waste
classification, as determined by results of samples collected. It is Owner’s intention to obtain
waste classification of non-hazardous for as much of the waste as practicable, to recycle
whenever possible, and to minimize the amount of materials disposed of off the Site.
D. The Contractor will prepare final waste profiles, Bills of Lading (BOLs), manifests, and shipping
documents as required per the Owner-approved waste disposal/recycling facilities. Following
the submission of all pertinent documentation to the Engineer, the Contractor shall allow a
minimum of 5 days for return of documentation requiring Owner signature.
E. The Contractor shall arrange for off-Site transportation of all materials to the Owner-approved
facilities and pay all necessary taxes, surcharges, transportation and tipping fees.
F. Owner or Owner’s designee will sign all necessary waste profiles and shipping documents as
the Generator.
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1.3 REFERENCES
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards and Regulations contained in
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1910 and 1926, including amendments as
stated in Federal Register, March 6, 1989, Final Rule, 29 CFR 1910.120, "Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response"
1. United States Environmental Protection Agency Guidance
a. Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended.
b. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 40 CFR 268
c. Posted weight limitations on roads and bridges
d. Applicable USEPA Analytical Methods
e. Code of Federal Regulations – Protection of the Environment, Sub-chapter I –
Solid Wastes
f. 40 CFR 122 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Standards
g. 40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
h. Code of Federal Regulations – Transportation, Sub-chapter B – Hazardous
Materials Transportation and Pipeline Safety
i. 49 CFR 106 Rule-making Procedures
j. 49 CFR 107 Hazardous Materials Program Procedures
k. Code of Federal Regulations – Transportation, Sub-chapter C, Hazardous
Materials Regulations
l. 49 CFR 171 General Information, Regulations, and Definitions
m. 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Hazardous Materials
Communications Regulations
n. 49 CFR 177 Carriage by Public Highway
o. 49 CFR 178 Specifications for Packaging
p. 49 CFR 179 Specifications for Tank Cars
q. 49 CFR 180 Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packaging
r. Code of Federal Regulations – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
permit
s. Clean Water Act, Section 301 (a)
t. 40 CFR 122.28 Remediation & Miscellaneous Contaminated Sites General Permit
(RGP). See also: http://www.epa.gov/region01/npdes/rgp.html
B. Conform to Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) Air Quality and
Solid Waste Regulations 310 CMR 7.00 and 310 CMR 19.000 and other applicable regulatory
procedures when removing, handling, disposing, or otherwise managing hazardous or
contaminated materials.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Prepare and submit to Engineer within 7 days of Notice to Proceed, a project-specific Waste
Management and Disposal Plan outlining procedures to be used in management of waste
materials generated during the Work. The Waste Management and Disposal Plan shall
address, at a minimum, the Contractor’s intended methods for characterizing, handling,
preparing, storing, treating, shipping, and disposing of all excess materials and outline the areas
of the Site in which waste handling activities will occur. Contractor shall identify and make
arrangements with all, permitted and Owner-approved off-site reuse, salvage, recycling, and
disposal facilities to be used. The Contractor shall not remove any materials from the Site until
the Waste Management and Disposal Plan has been approved by the Engineer. If, following
approval of the Waste Management and Disposal Plan, the Contractor desires or identifies a
need to use any facility not included in the Plan, the Contractor must submit all the information
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as required by this paragraph, and receive approval for same from the Owner, prior to such use.
The Waste Management and Disposal Plan shall, at a minimum, contain the following:
1. Include with Bid, listing of proposed disposal for each anticipated waste stream. This
listing shall also include the anticipated quantity for each of the proposed facilities. The
Contractor shall identify facilities that are permitted to accept these waste streams with
their bids for review and approval by Owner and Engineer. These materials shall be
disposed of or recycled at a facility permitted to accept these waste streams.
2. Name, title, and telephone number of contact person for each recycling/ disposal facility
to be used.
3. Lists matching each facility with the materials it will accept for this project, and specifying
whether the facility is a recycling, treatment, storage, or disposal facility.
4. Confirmation from the facility(ies) that they are permitted to and will accept the type and
quantities of materials.
5. Description of Contractor’s procedures to manage and track materials and example of
Contractor’s material tracking log.
6. Estimated volumes of waste expected to be generated including demolition debris
streams.
7. Hauling company(s) name(s) and address(es).
8. Name, title, and telephone number of contact person for each hauling company to be
used.
B. Upon award, if the Engineer finds that the submitted Waste Management and Disposal Plan
does not comply with specified requirements, the corrective revisions will be noted on the
submittal copy returned to the Contractor.
C. Revisions to the accepted Waste Management and Disposal Plan may be made only with the
written approval of the Engineer. A change affecting the contract value of any activity including
the contract time may be made only in accordance with applicable provisions of the Contract
Documents.
D. Contractor shall submit daily disposal truck logs to the Engineer. Log shall include date, waste
characterization, transporter, disposal facility identification and location, bill of lading or manifest
number, vehicle number, driver, and approximate volume and/or weight of waste.
E. Contractor shall submit certificate of recycle for materials transported for recycle to the
Engineer. Certificate shall include date, recycle facility, identification and location, approximate
volume and/or weight of material, and description of recycled methods.
F. Submit the following upon completion of activities.
1. Recorded actual quantities of materials removed on a volume and/or mass basis and
provide copies of profile forms, and shipping papers.
2. Copies of all waste manifests for hazardous waste shipments, bills of lading for
nonhazardous waste shipments, certificates of destruction, and certificates of recycle for
all recycled materials generated during course of Work.
1.5 WASTE CATEGORIES
A. The following is a listing of the waste categories anticipated for the Work. Contractor shall
segregate and dispose of all materials based on these categories and the results of analytical
testing required by the Owner-approved receiving facilities. Contractor shall make every effort
to segregate waste streams during execution of the Work.
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1. Asbestos Remediation Waste – materials shall include all building materials and debris
containing or impacted by asbestos, identified on the Drawings and described in the
Specifications, including, but not limited to all items as outlined in Table No. 2 –
Confirmed Asbestos Containing Materials included in Appendix 1 and identified by the
Contractor. This category also includes used PPE and enclosure materials.
2. Hazardous Materials/Universal Waste – materials shall include lead coated components
and generated wastes, and all items as outlined in Table No. 3 – Hazardous Materials
Inventory Included in Appendix 1 and identified by the Contractor. This category also
includes used PPE and enclosure materials.
3. Decontamination Liquids – non-hazardous decontamination liquids generated during the
Work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Coordination
B. Materials Handling and Off-Site Transportation
C. General Waste Handling and Disposal Procedures
D. Decontamination Fluids
E. Labeling of Waste Containers
3.2 COORDINATION
A. Contractor shall notify the Engineer prior to sampling for waste characterization for off-site
disposal. The Engineer will observe all sampling activities performed by the Contractor. Any
sampling performed without the knowledge of the Engineer must be repeated by the Contractor
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
B. Contractor shall coordinate the removal, processing (if applicable), and off site transportation of
all materials and debris with the Engineer.
3.3 MATERIALS HANDLING AND OFF-SITE TRANSPORTATION
A. Contractor shall perform the following tasks for the proper handling of materials that will be
transported to the identified Owner-approved off-site disposal facilities:
1. Pack and label materials for transportation following all USEPA, MADLS, MADEP, US
and MADOT regulations and local requirements.
2. Pending the approval of the Engineer, the Contractor may transport the material from the
Site to the approved recycling/disposal facility in appropriate containers or trucks.
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3. Manage excess liquids in accordance with regulations and disposal facility requirements
governing transportation and disposal.
4. Coordinate and manage the custody of necessary waste profiles, BOLs, hazardous
waste manifests, and labels, as required. The Contractor will prepare final waste profiles
and shipping documents for signature by the Owner as the Generator. Following the
submission of all pertinent documentation to the Engineer, the Contractor shall allow a
minimum of 5 days for return of documentation requiring Owner signature.
5. Engage a licensed transporter.
3.4 GENERAL WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
A. The Contractor shall arrange and pay for all testing necessary to properly characterize wastes
for disposal at the selected Owner approved facility. Contractor shall segregate each of these
material types by hazardous or non-hazardous waste classification, as determined by results of
samples collected. It is Owner’s intention to obtain waste classification of non-hazardous for as
much of the waste as practicable, to recycle whenever possible, and to minimize the amount of
materials disposed of off the Site.
B. All characterization sampling of waste for disposal or for potential recycling and reuse shall be
performed by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local
regulations and individual waste transporters and disposal facility requirements.
C. Waste shall be transported in lined and covered DOT-approved containers to be provided by
waste transporter(s) or drums to be provided by Contractor and staged for waste classification
sampling. Containers shall meet all US DOT shipping requirements. Shipping containers shall
be filled to within legal weight and height limits for shipping. Waste shall be contained to comply
with all approved disposal facility requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for
temporarily staging stored waste in an area designated in the Owner approved on-Site area.
D. Asbestos transport containers shall be lined with a minimum two layers of 10-mil polyethylene
sheeting. Asbestos transport containers shall be fully enclosed, placarded and lockable.
E. Care should be taken not to overload waste containers. Debris shall be sized, as necessary,
and placed in transport containers to achieve appropriate minimum densities.
F. All demolition debris stockpiles comprised of material capable of becoming airborne or
generating dust shall be covered with plastic sheeting at all times. Contractor shall be
responsible for maintaining plastic sheeting on stockpiles or transport containers.
G. The Contractor shall coordinate, manage, and pay for (as a part of the bid price) all waste
handling activities including transportation to the approved receiving facilities.
H. Contractor shall schedule all waste shipments, in coordination with the Engineer, and with the
Owner identified as generator.
I. Any demurrage costs and taxes associated with transportation shall be borne by Contractor at
no additional cost to Owner.
J. Contractor shall be responsible for transportation of all waste to Owner -approved disposal
facilities unless otherwise noted in these Specifications. Contractor shall provide weight tickets
for all waste disposal using commercially available scales with current calibration records.
Portable scales will not be permitted for determination of pay quantities. Failure to properly
weigh and record wastes transported for disposal will result in non-payment by the Owner.
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K. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log of each truck’s weight and all waste shipped off the
Site.
L. All solid waste material, containment system components, used personal protective equipment
and any additional media generated during the work (which will not be decontaminated), shall
be placed directly in appropriate waste receptacles immediately upon removal from its in-situ
position. Suitable waste receptacles may consist of lined, enclosed roll-off containers or DOT-
approved 55-gallon drums, and shall be supplied by the Contractor.
M. If roll-off containers are to be utilized for containerization of Universal Waste Work wastes, the
following shall apply:
1. All roll-off containers or similar vessels utilized shall be watertight and lined with 10-mil
polyethylene sheeting or equivalent impermeable lining, and equipped with a secured,
lockable, and impermeable cover.
2. The impermeable cover shall remain securely in place at all times when material is not
being actively placed in the vessels. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring
that the cover remains securely intact and locked until the container is removed from the
Site.
N. If 55-gallon drums are to be utilized for waste containerization, the drums shall consist of
suitable DOT-approved 55-gallon drums that are watertight and free of corrosion, perforations,
punctures, or other damage. All drums shall be securely covered and sealed at the conclusion
of each work day. All drums shall be labeled in accordance with the requirements of this
Section and meet the following specifications.
1. Waste disposal drums: Provide DOT 17-H Open – Top Drums (55 gallon) in accordance
with DOT regulation title 49 CFR Parts 173, 178, and 179.
2. Fiberboard Drums or Equivalent: Provide sufficient quantity of fiber board drums or
equivalent (as determined by Engineer) for packaging of ACMs with rough edges.
O. Disposal bags and wraps to be utilized shall be 6 mil (0.15 mm) thick leak-tight polyethylene
bags.
P. A waste staging area shall be designated by the Contractor prior to initiation of Work, and
approved by Engineer.
3.5 SCRAP STEEL HANDLING PROCEDURES
A. Scrap steel shall be transported to a steel processor for smelting and a certificate of
destruction/recycling provided.
B. Recycle/salvage of all scrap steel generated as a result of Work shall be in accordance with all
applicable federal, State, and local regulations.
C. Contractor shall perform characterization of all scrap steel as necessary for recycle. This may
consist of additional lead-containing paint analysis if required by the steel management
company.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for managing any scrap steel that contain lead- containing paint
that is in poor condition and is not acceptable for recycle. Any lead-based paint debris and
lead-containing waste shall be characterized and properly disposed. All lead-containing paint
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management must be performed in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local
regulations.
3.6 LIQUID WASTE MATERIAL AND DECONTAMINATION FLUIDS
A. Under no circumstances shall decontamination fluids or liquid waste be discharged to the
ground surface or subsurface at the Site.
B. Liquid materials, including equipment or personal decontamination fluids or similar liquids
generated during work at the Site shall be placed directly into appropriately sized and sealed
vessels, supplied by the Contractor.
C. Acceptable vessels for the storage of liquid waste may include DOT-approved 55-gallon drums
or steel or polyethylene tanks. All proposed vessels shall be compatible with the intended liquid
contents.
D. All storage vessels to be used in the containerization and transportation of liquid waste
materials shall be free of corrosion, perforations, punctures or other conditions that may impair
its ability to securely contain liquid.
E. All liquid storage vessels utilized and staged at the Site shall be stored in an area on the
property that will not interfere with normal flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and in a manner
that will minimize the potential for tipping, vandalism or damage by vehicular traffic.
F. Disposal of all liquid waste generated at the Site during Work activities shall be a proper waste
treatment/disposal facility that is pre-approved by Owner.
3.7 LABELING OF WASTE CONTAINERS
A. All waste containers must be labeled with the name of the waste contained; the date in which
the first material was placed in the vessel; and the last date at which addition of waste occurred.
B. All waste containers containing hazardous waste generated during the Work shall be labeled as
follows:
1. HAZARDOUS WASTE - Federal law prohibits improper disposal
If found, contact nearest police or public safety authority or
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Generator’s Name:_________________________
Manifest Document No:_____________________
Such marking must be durable, in English and printed on or affixed to the surface of the
package or label, tag or sign; displayed on a background of sharply contrasting color; un-
obscured by labels or attachments and located away from any other marking (such as
advertising) that could substantially reduce its effectiveness.
2. Provide leak-tight waste bags or containers for disposal of ACMs with labels in
accordance with OSHA, EPA, and the latest revisions to the US Department of
Transportation requirements, not limited to material identification number (#NA2212),
material packaging group (PGIII), and labels. Warning labels will also include:
Legend: Danger
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Creating Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
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In accordance with NESHAPS, label each waste bag with the name of the waste
generator and address where the material was generated. Include the Contractor name
and address on each label also. Attach label in a sufficient manner such that they are
properly sealed to or on the containers.
3. Label all ACM waste bags, containers, and transport vehicles as required by applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 028200
ASBESTOS REMEDIATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Description of Work
B. Applicable Regulations
C. Asbestos Removal Submittals
D. References
E. Training and Qualifications
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, materials, tools, supervision, transportation, and
equipment necessary to perform removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
as specified herein and as shown in Table 2.
B. A limited pre-renovation survey was performed to identify and quantify ACMs. This limited
survey included the collection and analytical testing of samples of readily accessible ACMs and
did not include the use of destructive or invasive sampling procedures. Given these limitations,
ACMs may be present within portions of the designated renovation areas that were not readily
accessible. The results of this survey are provided in Table 1 and laboratory data reports of
these analyses are provided in Appendix 1 for informational purposes only. The Contractor is
responsible for verifying and determining his/her own quantities and removal/disposal of all
ACM as described herein and outlined in Table 2.
C. Asbestos removal Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Proper cleaning, removal, collection, containerization, characterization, on-site
management, transportation, and off-site disposal of all ACMs as outlined in Table 2 –
Confirmed Asbestos-Containing Materials included in Appendix 1 and identified by the
Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and verifying quantity of ACMs
requiring removal and disposal. Given the limitations of the pre-renovation survey,
described above, the referenced table is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all
ACM materials potentially present within the 129 Pleasant Street building.
D. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine and verify the present location, condition
and nature of existing hazards, quantities and types of materials and/or wastes requiring
removal, based on the information provided in the Contract Bid Documents, attached tables
and by a full, complete, and thorough examination of the Site by the Contractor. The
Contractor is required to verify the quantities of all materials prior, including dimensions and
locations of areas requiring abatement as well as the types of material to be abated.
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E. The Contractor is responsible for conducting all OSHA-related safety and structural
investigations for roofing and general conditions within the building that could pose a
hazard to their workers. The Contractor is responsible for all costs for performing these
investigations and corrective measures required to abate any unsafe conditions and protect
workers during abatement activities.
F. Contractor shall perform all ACM characterization sampling prior to off-site transportation as
necessary for proper disposal at facilities pre-approved by the Owner. All waste
characterization samples shall be analyzed by an accredited, Massachusetts Department of
Labor Standards (MADLS) licensed laboratory. The Contractor shall conduct ACM disposal
in accordance with ACM characterization results and these Specifications and all applicable,
federal, State, and local regulations.
G. The Contractor will prepare profiles, manifests, and shipping documents. Following the
submission of all pertinent documentation to the Engineer, the Contractor shall allow a
minimum of 5 days for return of documentation requiring Owner signature.
H. The Owner shall subcontract the services of a third party project monitor to perform
compliance inspections, post abatement clearance visual inspections and air clearance
testing throughout asbestos removal activities. The Contractor shall perform personal air
monitoring and additional air monitoring in accordance with MADLS and OSHA requirements
that may be required for performance of the Work.
1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Adhere to work practices and procedures set forth in all applicable codes, regulations, and
standards. Conform to City of Northampton, Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (MADEP), MADLS, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and other State and federal requirements as applicable for ACM removal activities.
B. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS), Subpart M, National
Emission Standard for Asbestos (40 CFR Part 61 §140-147) apply to the owner or operator of
a demolition or renovation activity.
C. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), Part 763, Subpart E Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, (40
CFR Part 763).
D. Obtain, pay all fees, and maintain all necessary permits and notifications from applicable
federal, State and local permits and notifications necessary for Contractor Work. Provide
copies of all permits, notifications and communications with the City of Northampton, MADEP,
MADLS, and MADPH to the Owner.
E. Conform to applicable federal, State and local applicable regulatory procedures when
removing, handling, disposing, or otherwise managing hazardous or contaminated
materials.
1.4 ASBESTOS REMOVAL SUBMITTALS
A. Prepare and submit to the General Contractor within 7 days of Notice to Proceed a project-
specific Asbestos Abatement Work Plan in sufficient detail to identify how the Contractor
intends to perform and sequence the Work. The Contractor’s Asbestos Abatement Work Plan
shall, at a minimum, address the following:
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1. Methods the Contractor shall use to abate, properly handle, store and dispose of all
ACMs.
2. Necessary permits, notifications, and waivers prior to the start of any abatement or
demolition activities. Copies of all permits, notifications, and waivers shall be provided
to the Owner.
3. Required certification/licensure of Contractor and workers.
4. Coordination of emergency egress and other life safety issues.
5. Coordination to complete lock-out and tag-out of power, air handling systems, fire
protection systems and other equipment and systems to, and within, the Work Area as
needed to complete the work in a safe manner.
6. Sealing of critical barriers to include doorways, windows, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) ducts/grills, fixtures, stationary items and other openings into the
Work Area.
7. Complete isolation of Work areas from non-work areas utilizing primary barriers.
8. Negative pressurization of the Work area with the use of high efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filtered fan units.
9. Installation of decontamination unit(s) with air lock chambers and functional shower
unit.
10. SDSs for all chemicals and cleaning supplies to be used on-site.
11. Detailed description of removal, enclosure, encapsulation, and cleaning techniques to be
employed.
12. Worker protection including medical surveillance, respiratory protection, protective
clothing and gloves.
13. Decontamination procedures including a cycle of HEPA vacuuming and wet wiping
techniques of all Work area surfaces, materials, equipment and workers within or exiting
the Work area.
14. Procedure for the capture, packaging and proper disposal of all wastewater and debris
generated by the Work.
15. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, provide the following documents as part of the
Asbestos Abatement Work Plan prior to initiation of any asbestos abatement activities.
a. Copies of personnel training records for each individual associated with asbestos
abatement operations indicating proper training as required by federal and State
regulations.
b. Current state/local certificates and United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) certifications for each asbestos worker and site supervisor.
c. Report of medical examination conducted within last 12 months as part of
compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) medical
surveillance requirements for each worker.
d. A statement that worker is able to wear and use the type of respiratory protection
proposed for the project, and is able to work safely in an environment capable of
producing stress on the worker.
e. Respirator fit test documentation for each worker and supervisor wearing
respiratory protection.
f. A notarized certification signed by an officer of the Contractor stating that exposure
measurements, medical surveillance, and worker training records are being kept in
conformance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. Certify the dates for primary and secondary
HEPA filter changes for the filtered fan units.
g. Written Respiratory Protection Program as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
including the selected level of respiratory protection for each task of this project
and any supporting historical air monitoring data.
16. The Contractor shall submit copies of notifications and permit applications to the
Engineer for review and acceptance prior to proceeding with the Work covered by the
permit. Notifications are to be submitted or permits obtained from the appropriate
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federal, State and local agency in accordance with current regulatory requirements.
Copies of all permits and notifications shall be provided to the Owner.
17. Indicate proposed variances from the Specifications.
18. Contractor shall submit in writing names of the proposed Owner approved disposal
facility to be used for ACM. The Contractor shall submit in writing name of proposed
waste hauler including documentation of applicable permits, insurance, and regulatory
status and compliance history (including documentation of violations and resolution
thereof) of hauler for approval by Owner.
19. Project specific procedures to be used in the management of waste materials generated
during the asbestos removal Work. These procedures shall outline, at a minimum, the
Contractor’s intended methods for handling, preparing, storing, treating, characterizing,
shipping, and disposing of waste and outline the areas of the Site in which waste
handling activities will occur. This section shall also include a waste tracking log to be
utilized throughout the entire duration of the project to document all materials transported
off-site for disposal and/or recycling. The waste tracking log shall include, but not be
limited to, pertinent shipping information such as date, time, material, transporter,
estimated quantity/volume, and disposal facility for the material being transported.
B. Contractor shall submit daily waste disposal logs to the General Contractor. Log shall include
date, waste characterization, transporter, disposal facility identification and location, manifest
number, vehicle number, driver, and approximate volume and/or weight of waste.
C. Contractor shall submit certificate of recycle for materials transported for recycle to the General
Contractor. Certificate shall include date, recycle facility, identification and location,
approximate volume, and/or weight of material and description of recycle methods.
D. Submit Project Record Documents upon completion of ACM abatement work.
1. Recorded actual quantities of materials removed on a volume and/or mass basis and
provide copies of waste characterization data, profile forms, and shipping papers.
2. Copies of daily and work area logs including personnel on-site, visitations, inspections,
and testing.
3. Copies of analytical results from sampling completed by the Contractor during asbestos
removal activities.
4. Photographic documentation of Work.
5. Copies of all waste manifests for hazardous waste shipments, bills of lading for
nonhazardous waste shipments, certificates of destruction, and certificates of recycle for
all recycled materials generated during course of Work.
1.5 REFERENCES
A. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform the Work in accordance with these
publications and all other applicable State, federal, and local laws, regulations and statutes.
1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
2. ANSI A10.6 (1990) Demolition Operations
3. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
4. 40 CFR 61 – Subpart M – National Emissions Standard for Asbestos
5. 40 CFR 260-282 – Solid Wastes
6. 40 CFR 763 – Subpart E – Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
7. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
8. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 – General Industry Standard for Asbestos
9. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.55 – Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists
10. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95 – Criteria for PPE
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11. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 – Asbestos Construction Standard
12. U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Parts 172 and 173
13. MADEP Air Quality and Solid Waste Regulations 310 CMR 7.00 and 310 CMR 19.000.
14. MADLS Regulations 452 CMR 6.00; and
15. MADPH State Sanitary Code Chapter II; 105 CMR 410.353.
1.6 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
A. All workers who work shall be provided training, at a minimum, on the following topics and in
accordance with the requirements of the Site-specific Health and Safety Plan:
1. Asbestos workers shall have valid MADLS issued asbestos abatement worker
certificate and EPA certified Asbestos Worker training document.
2. The health hazards of asbestos including the nature of asbestos related diseases,
routes of exposure, known dose-response relationships, the synergistic relationship
between asbestos exposure and cigarette smoking, latency periods, and health basis
for standards.
3. Personal protective equipment including the types and characteristics of respirator
classes, limitations of respirators, proper selection, inspection, donning, use,
maintenance and storage of respirators, field testing the face piece to face seal
(positive and negative pressure fit tests), qualitative and quantitative fit testing
procedures, variations between laboratory and field fit factors, factors that affect
respirator fit, selection and use of disposable clothing, use and handling of washable
clothing, non-skid shoes, gloves, eye protection, and hard hats.
4. Medical monitoring requirements for workers including required and recommended
tests, reasons for medical monitoring and employee access to records.
5. Air monitoring procedures and requirements for workers including description of
equipment and procedures, reasons for monitoring, types of samples and current
standards with recommended changes.
6. Work practices for ACM removal including purpose, establishment of regulated
areas, proper construction and maintenance of airtight plastic critical and primary
barriers, job set-up of airlocks, posting of warning signs, engineering controls,
electrical and ventilation system lockout, proper working techniques, waste cleanup,
storage and disposal.
7. Personal hygiene including entry and exit procedures for the work area, use of showers
and prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing in the Work area.
8. Special safety hazards that may be encountered including electrical hazards, air
contaminants (carbon monoxide, wetting agents, and encapsulants), fire and explosion
hazards, scaffold and ladder hazards, slippery surfaces, confined spaces, heat stress,
and noise.
9. Workshops allowing both supervisory personnel and abatement workers the
opportunity to observe and experience the construction of containment barriers and
decontamination facilities.
10. Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Entry procedures.
B. Asbestos Abatement Site Supervisor Qualifications
1. The Contractor shall provide at least one MADLS certified and EPA accredited asbestos
abatement Site Supervisor per work area, whose responsibilities include coordination,
safety, security, and execution of all phases of the asbestos abatement work. The
individual and his/her qualifications shall be clearly identified in the Contractor’s
Asbestos Abatement Work Plan. The Site Supervisor shall not be used as an asbestos
worker.
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2. The asbestos abatement Site Supervisor shall be fully qualified in all aspects of asbestos
removal practices and procedures, and have valid State of MADLS- issued asbestos
abatement supervisor certificate and EPA- certified Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor
training document. The asbestos training course shall cover all topics listed above as
well as training in contract specifications, liability insurance and bonding, legal
considerations related to abatement, establishing respiratory protection medical surveillance
programs, EPA and OSHA record-keeping programs, as well as any other topics
requested by the Owner.
3. The certified asbestos Site Supervisor shall be certified in CPR and Emergency First
Aid by an appropriate authority, as well as having received the required training under the
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
4. The Site Supervisor shall be fully qualified and experienced in all aspects of hazardous
waste operations to be conducted as part of this work and shall have an additional 8
hours of training in managing Hazardous Waste Operations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Removal Materials and Equipment
B. Cleaning Materials and Equipment
C. Protective Equipment
D. Disposal Bags
E. Drums
F. Disposal Labels and Signs
G. Sheeting and Covering
2.2 REMOVAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor shall provide new materials and new or used equipment in undamaged and
serviceable condition. Only materials and equipment that are recognized as being suitable for
the intended use, by compliance with appropriate standards, are to be used during the Work.
1. Fire Extinguishers - The Contractor shall provide multi-purpose ABC minimum rating to
A40BC fire extinguishers. The Contractor shall comply with the applicable
recommendations of NFPA Standard 10 "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers." Fire
extinguishers shall be located where they are most convenient and effective for their
intended purpose, but provide not less than one extinguisher inside each Work area in
the equipment room and one outside each Work area in the clean room.
2. Construction Lumber - Construction lumber for critical barrier walls shall consist of
nominal, 2" x 4" framing, 16 inches center to center.
3. Plastic Sheeting - The Contractor shall provide non-combustible, fire-retardant, 4- and 6-
mil thick clear, frosted, or black plastic sheeting in the largest size possible to minimize
seams in accordance with local fire department requirements. The use of spray plastic
will not be allowed.
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4. Adhesive Materials - The Contractor shall provide duct tape in 3" widths, with an
adhesive that is formulated to aggressively stick to plastic sheeting. The Contractor may
also provide spray adhesive in aerosol cans that is specifically formulated to stick
tenaciously to plastic sheeting.
5. Shower Assembly - Contractor shall provide a leak tight shower enclosure with integrated
drain pan fabricated from fiberglass or other durable waterproof material, approximately
3' x 3' square with minimum 6' high sides and back. The Contractor shall structurally
support the unit as necessary for stability and equip it with a hose bib, mounted at
approximately 4'-0" above drain pan.
The Contractor shall provide a factory made shower-head producing a spray of water that
can be adjusted for spray size and intensity. The Contractor shall feed shower with water
mixed from hot and cold supply lines, as required by Commonwealth of Massachusetts
regulations, arranged so that control of water temperature, flow rate, and shutoff is from
inside shower without outside aid.
The Contractor shall provide a totally submersible waterproof sump pump with an integral
float switch. The unit shall be sized to pump two times the flow capacity of all showers or
hoses supplying water to the sump, through the filters specified herein when they are
loaded to the extent that replacement is required. The unit shall be capable of pumping
debris, sand, plaster or other materials washed off during decontamination procedures
without damage to mechanism of pump. The Contractor shall adjust float switch so that a
minimum of 3" remains between top of liquid and top of sump pan. Cascaded filter units
shall be installed on drain lines from showers or any other water source carrying asbes-
tos contaminated water from the Work Area.
6. Negative Air Filtration System - The Contractor shall provide air-filtering equipment
capable of filtering particles to 0.3 micrometers at 99.97% efficiency and of sufficient
quantity and capacity to cause a complete air change within the work area at least once
every 15 minutes. Such equipment shall exhaust the filtered air so as to maintain a
negative pressure inside the work area. Air shall flow in through the decontamination unit
and exhaust through the negative air filtration unit by means of flexible duct leading
outside the work area, preferably outside of the building. Negative air filtration shall be in
operation at all times during abatement activities.
7. HEPA Vacuum - The Contractor shall utilize high efficiency filter wet vacuums to filter
particles of 0.3 micrometers or larger at 99.97% efficiency or greater. The Contractor
shall obtain HEPA vacuum attachments, such as various size brushes, crevice tools, and
angular tools to be used for varied application, and service the HEPA vacuum routinely to
assure proper operation. Caution shall be used any time the vacuum is opened for HEPA
filter replacement or debris removal. Operators shall wear protective clothing and
respirators or more negative pressure within the Work area relative to adjacent building
areas.
The unit must be equipped with a safety system that prevents it from being operated with
the HEPA filter in an improper orientation when using the HEPA vacuum. Vacuuming by
conventional means is unacceptable.
8. Encapsulant - The Contractor shall provide an owner approved liquid material that can be
applied to surfaces stripped of ACM that controls the release of asbestos fibers (“lock
down encapsulation”) from the material either by creating a membrane over the surface
(bridging encapsulant) or by penetrating into the material and binding its components
together (penetrating encapsulant).
9. Amended Water - For wetting prior to disturbance of asbestos-containing materials, the
Contractor shall use an amended water solution. The Contractor shall provide water to
which a commercial surfactant (i.e., not dish detergent) has been added. The Contractor
shall use a mixture of surfactant and water, which results in wetting of the asbestos-
containing material and retardation of fiber release during disturbance of the material,
equal to or greater than that provided by the use of one ounce of a surfactant, consisting
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of 50% polyoxyethylene ester and 50% polyoxyethylene ether mixed with 5 gallons of
water.
2.3 CLEANING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Cleaning materials must not include any solvent-based products or any products which may
contaminate or otherwise cause deterioration of the surfaces. Only water and approved
surfactants (if necessary) will be used for cleaning. All cleaning equipment and materials must
be pre-approved by General Contractor and Owner prior to mobilization and use on-Site.
B. Water shall be clean and potable.
C. All decontamination water must be captured, characterized, and properly disposed by the
Contractor.
D. To collect dust and small debris, vacuums equipped with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
filters shall be used as appropriate.
2.4 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
A. Provide health and safety equipment required to protect workers and to comply with the
Contractor’s Site-specific Health and Safety Plan, OSHA, including 29 CF 1926.1101, and
Massachusetts regulations.
2.5 DISPOSAL BAGS
A. Provide 6 mil (0.15 mm) thick leak-tight polyethylene bags with labels as required by federal,
state and local regulations.
2.6 DRUMS
A. Waste disposal drums: Provide DOT 17-H Open – Top Drums (55 gallon) in accordance with
DOT regulation title 49 CFR Parts 173, 178, and 179.
B. Fiberboard Drums of Equivalent: Provide sufficient quantity of polyethylene lined fiber board
drums or equivalent (as determined by Engineer) for packaging of ACMs with rough edges.
2.7 DISPOSAL LABELS AND SIGNS
A. Provide leak-tight waste bags or containers for disposal of ACMs with labels in accordance with
OSHA, EPA, and the latest revisions to the US Department of Transportation requirements, not
limited to material identification number (#NA2212), material packaging group (PGIII), and
labels. Warning labels will also include:
Legend: Danger
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Creating Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
In accordance with NESHAPS, label each waste bag with the name of the waste generator and
address where the material was generated. Include the Contractor name and address on each
label also. Attach label in a sufficient manner such that they are properly sealed to or on the
containers.
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B. Label all ACM waste bags, containers, and transport vehicles as required by applicable U.S.
Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations.
2.8 SHEETING AND COVERINGS
A. Waterproof sheeting used in the lay-down/segregation area(s), within transport containers,
and/or to cover stockpiles shall be strong, durable, impermeable, flexible 20 mil (two layers of
10-mil) minimum thickness polyethylene sheeting or other MADEP-approved material. It shall
be capable of resisting tears or punctures due to equipment placement. The sheeting shall be
clear, with a minimum density of 0.926 g/cm3 and a minimum impact strength of 151 grams.
B. Equipment or structural material that is cut and is placed on laydown area that has liner must be
cut and placed such that sharp edges do not tear liner.
C. If during Work, sheeting or covering becomes torn or punctured, Contractor shall immediately
repair or replace damaged sheeting or covering at no additional cost to the Owner. Contractor
shall be responsible for inspecting sheeting or covering at least once per day to check if repair
is needed.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Asbestos Removal Requirements
B. Asbestos Removal Access Control
C. Asbestos Removal Location Preparation and Removal
D. Housekeeping
E. Quality Control
F. Personal Protection
G. General Waste Handling Procedures
3.2 ASBESTOS REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Asbestos removal includes proper cleaning, removal, collection, containerization,
characterization, on-site management, transportation, and off-site disposal of all ACMs.
B. Owner is not liable to Contractor for lost Work time due to federal, State, or local government
actions including inspections, data review, Work stoppage, or other unforeseen actions.
C. Owner is not liable to Contractor for lost Work time due to federal, State, or local government
actions including inspections, data review, Work stoppage, or other unforeseen actions.
D. If the Contractor encounters undiscovered, encased or suspect ACMs during the course of the
Work other than those identified in this Section, cease work in affected area only and
immediately notify Owner and General Contractor of such discovery. Do not proceed with Work
in such areas until authorized by the Owner. Continue Work in other areas.
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E. The Contractor is responsible for determining the proper removal procedures and proper
disposal of ACMs in accordance with current regulatory requirements.
F. The Contractor is responsible for implementing proper engineering controls for protection of
public, employees, subcontractors, and building occupants or trades during the Work and to
prevent contamination of the buildings outside of the designated work areas.
G. The Contractor shall conform to building, fire, electrical, environmental, OSHA, State and local
requirements, and all other applicable codes for abatement work, safety of structure,
preservation of property, dust control, disposal of generated waste materials, etc. The
Contractor shall immediately report all accidents or near miss accidents to the General
Contractor.
H. Protect abutting properties and structures, appurtenances, and utilities during ACM abatement
activities. Cease operations immediately if abutting structures appurtenances, or utilities appear
to be in danger, and notify Engineer immediately. Structures, fencing, and other improvements
damaged by Contractor that are intended to remain shall be repaired or replaced at no
additional cost to the Owner.
I. Conduct operations with minimum interference to Site access. Maintain Site egress and access
at all times.
J. Access to adjacent properties for Work is not permitted.
3.3 ASBESTOS REMOVAL ACCESS CONTROL
A. The Contractor is responsible for conducting all OSHA-related safety and structural
investigations for roofing and general conditions within the building that could pose a hazard to
their workers. The Contractor is responsible for all costs for performing these investigations and
corrective measures required to abate any unsafe conditions and protect workers during
abatement activities
B. Isolate the Work area to prevent entry by authorized personnel or the public. Notify the
Engineer and General Contractor of all doors and other openings that must be secured to
isolate Work area. Access to stairwells and building exits must be maintained as indicated by
the Owner, Engineer and General Contractor.
C. Arrange access to Work area so that only access into Work area is through securable doors to
personnel and equipment decontamination units.
D. Provide solid construction barriers to prohibit unauthorized access. At a minimum, provide solid
barriers as necessary to isolate all work areas with abatement activity. At a minimum provide
solid barriers as necessary to isolate all Work areas with removal activity. The Contractor shall
report to the General Contractor and Engineer and immediately repair any damage to barriers.
Work inside the Work area shall stop until all damaged areas are repaired to the satisfaction of
the Owner, General Contractor and Engineer.
E. Make-safe all energized circuits and components in the Work area. The Contractor is
responsible for the complete isolation of any energized circuits in all removal Work areas.
Contractor shall install temporary electrical and water service as necessary for the completion of
abatement activities. Contractor is responsible for all electrical and water usage charges
throughout Site activities.
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F. Provide warning signs at each door and barrier leading to the Work area as follows:
Legend: Danger
Keep Out
Beyond This Point
Construction Work
In Progress
Immediately inside door (leading to Work area) and outside all accessible critical barriers post a
manufactured caution sign, approximately 20-inch by 14-inch, displaying the following legend
with letter sizes and styles of a visibility required by 29 CFR 1926:
Legend: Danger Asbestos
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
Authorized Personnel Only
Respirators and Protective Clothing Are Required
In This Area
G. The signs shall be posted at the perimeters of asbestos removal, demolition or construction
areas where the asbestos-containing material to be removed exists.
H. The Contractor shall maintain all temporary and critical barriers, facilities and controls as long
as necessary for the safe and proper completion of the work. All containments shall consist of
floors covered with 2 layers of 6-mil poly sheeting and ceilings and walls covered with 2 layers
of 4-mil poly ethylene sheeting, except in those instances where such surfaces are deemed
contaminated or are to be abated.
I. Any breaches in the containment will be corrected at the beginning of each shift and as
necessary during the workday by the Contractor. Work will not be allowed to commence until all
control systems are in place and operable to the satisfaction of the Engineer and Owner’s third
party project monitor.
J. No barriers shall be removed until the work areas are thoroughly cleaned and all debris has
been properly bagged and removed from work areas, and the air has passed final clearance
tests, in accordance with provisions detailed herein.
3.4 ASBESTOS REMOVAL LOCATION PREPARATION AND REMOVAL
A. Area Cleaning and Preparation
1. Pre-clean all work area surfaces using HEPA vacuums and wet wiping methods. As
applicable, detach all electrical and mechanical items, such as lighting fixtures, clocks,
diffusers, registers, escutcheon plates, etc. which cover any part of the surface to be
worked on or which may be impacted during work. Respiratory protection and protective
clothing shall be required as defined by OSHA regulation 1926.1101. All pre-cleaning
shall be inspected by the Owner’s third party project monitor. During pre- cleaning
activities, the Work area shall have its primary and critical barriers in place and be under
adequate negative pressure as described herein. Do not complete any work that may
result in disturbance to the ACM until all other work area preparations are completed.
Any changes to the pre-cleaning shall be at the approval of the Asbestos Project
Designer and Engineer. It should be noted that pre-cleaning shall take place in all Work
areas prior to commencement of abatement. Pre-cleaning shall include wet wiping and
HEPA vacuuming of the floor areas and non-movable items. In addition, all cleanable
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movable items deemed "contaminated" by the Engineer and Owner’s third party project
monitor shall also be pre-cleaned.
2. All critical barriers to the Work area(s) shall be sealed using two layers of 6-mil fire
retardant polyethylene sheeting, covering all openings where possible airborne fiber
migration can occur. This includes, but is not limited to, windows, doors, vents, HVAC
openings, receptacles, holes, floor drains, shafts, and entry points to the Work area(s),
etc. to prevent discharge to the environment during the course of the work.
3. All wall, ceiling and floor surfaces within removal areas not scheduled for removal as part
of this project shall be covered with fire retardant polyethylene sheeting. All seams and
joints shall be sealed with tape. Wall and ceiling coverings shall consist of a minimum of
two layers of 4-mil thickness, fire-rated polyethylene sheeting. Floor coverings shall
consist of a minimum of two layers of 6-mil thickness, fire-rated polyethylene sheeting.
Surfaces from which ACMs are being removed are exempt from this covering
requirement.
4. The Contractor shall demarcate the regulated exterior work area with barrier tape and
appropriate asbestos hazard signage, seal openings into the building adjacent to the
work area with critical barriers comprised of two layers of 6-mil fire-rated polyethylene
sheeting. Ground tarps shall be installed on surfaces under the work area, fastening the
tarp to the foundation 3 feet above the ground surface and extending out from the
foundation 10 feet per every floor of the structure. Louvers, grills, open pipes, etc. shall
be covered from the exterior.
5. The Contractor is responsible for clearing and off-site disposal of trees and brush over
growth around the building within the Limits of Work as needed to complete the work.
6. The Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure that asbestos fibers do not
escape the Work area. The Contractor shall be required to clean all areas of the ground
or other man-lift or platform surfaces where contamination is observed. Work will cease
until cleaning is completed to the satisfaction of the Owner’s third party project monitor
and steps have been initiated to prevent further contamination.
7. The Engineer and Owner’s third party project monitor shall conduct an inspection of the
Work area(s) preparations and engineering controls prior to the Contractor commencing
asbestos abatement activities. Such inspections may include smoke testing potential
routes of migration from the Work area(s).
B. Decontamination Unit and Procedures
1. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide a personnel decontamination unit
contiguous to the Work Area consisting of a serial arrangement of connected rooms or
spaces, changing (clean) room, shower room, equipment room (with associated air-
locks). Require all persons without exception to pass through this decontamination unit
for entry into and exiting from the Work Area for any purpose. Do not allow parallel
routes for entry/ exit. Shower shall be completely functional as described herein.
2. Install air locks between the clean room, shower room, and equipment room. At a
minimum, air-locks must be 24" in length. This shall be designed to minimize fiber
migration and airflow between the decontamination unit rooms.
3. The rooms shall be constructed out of wood, metal, or plastic supports as necessary. The
units must be completely sealed and water-tight. A minimum of 2 layers of 6-mil
polyethylene sheeting shall be installed on all interior walls and floors in the unit. Install
black sheeting as necessary for privacy. Construct each section of the unit with sufficient
size to adequately accommodate decontamination and other work activities. Provide flap
doors separating each section of the unit. Fabricate from two overlapping sheets with
openings a minimum of 3' wide. Configure so that sheeting overlaps adjacent surfaces.
Weigh sheets at bottoms as required so that they quickly close after being released. One
sheet shall be secured at the top and left side, the other sheet at the top and right side.
Contractor shall provide additional protective coverings as needed to protect the building
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surface from water or humidity damage. Provide water source continuously and during
all phases of work.
4. The rooms together shall be referred to as the decontamination unit. A decontamination
unit shall be required for each separate containment area, if the Work is to be divided into
sections.
5. The Equipment Room shall serve as a transfer room for decontamination procedures to
occur in. This room shall be vacuumed and washed at the end of each work shift and
whenever necessary in order to prevent asbestos dust and debris accumulations.
Workers leaving the containment shall remove and dispose of protective suits and
footware in the equipment room and proceed into the shower room.
6. The shower room shall contain an appropriate number of shower heads supplied with hot
and cold water adjustable at the tap. Uncontaminated soap, shampoo, and towels shall
be available at all times. The shower water shall be drained, collected, and filtered
through a cascaded filter unit system with water passing through primary filter of
20 microns and output of primary filter passes through secondary filter of 10 microns and
final filter of at least 5.0-micron particle size collection capability to avoid rapid clogging of
the filtration system by large particles. Filtered wastewater and contaminated filters shall
be disposed of as asbestos waste.
7. The clean room shall store asbestos workers' street clothing, clean protective clothing,
and clean respirator equipment. Do not allow any asbestos-contaminated material in this
room. Access is only from the non- work area (or non-containment areas) or from the
shower room after complete decontamination. The clean room will serve as an access
for personnel entering the Work area after donning of respiratory protection and
protective clothing and for changing into street clothes after decontamination.
8. The decontamination enclosure system (load out station) for removing packaged
asbestos waste from the Work area(s) shall consist of an air lock from the Work area(s)
leading into the bag wash and wipe room, and another air lock leading to outside the
Work area(s).
9. The bag wash and wipe room shall be equipped with the facilities to wash and wipe the
outside of the non-porous drums or bags prior to final packaging and loading waste into
transport containers or vehicles. Make provisions to collect any contaminated run-off and
prevent from leaving the bag wash room.
C. HEPA Filtration
Adequate negative pressure shall be provided within the enclosure as specified below.
1. After asbestos work area containment preparation is completed, and prior to
commencement of Work, the Engineer and Owner’s third party project monitor will
accompany the Abatement Supervisor to perform a visual assessment of the work area.
This will consist of checking the integrity of barriers including smoke testing the
containment if deemed necessary by the Engineer and Owner’s third party project
monitor. The assessment does not relieve the Contractor's responsibility to ensure the
isolation of the work area.
The volume of air within the contained work area shall be changed a minimum of four
times per hour. A pressure differential reading of -0.02 inches of water shall be
maintained within the negative pressure work area relative to surrounding space in the
building. Accomplish the pressure differential by exhausting a sufficient number of HEPA
filtered fan units from the work area. manometer with a strip chart recorder shall be used
to show that the proper pressure differential is being maintained. The manometer shall
be placed in a location acceptable to the Engineer. No ACM shall be disturbed until the
manometer is installed, is functioning properly and indicates a negative pressure of -
0.02 inches of water column.
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All flexible ducting, vent tubing, adapter plates and other equipment used for the passage
of filtered air shall be undamaged, uncontaminated, and free of air leaks at all points.
2. Provide units with pre-filters and intermediate filters installed either on or in the intake grid
of the unit and held in place with special housings or clamps. The pre-filter consists of
low-efficiency type (e.g., for particles 100 um and larger) filter media and the intermediate
filter consists of a medium efficiency (e.g., effective for particles down to 5 um) filter. Pre-
filters shall be changed frequently during asbestos removal activities.
3. HEPA filtered fan units shall exhaust to the outside of the building. All HEPA-filtered fan
units shall be tested on-Site by the Contractor.
4. Air movement shall flow uninterrupted from outside the Work area through the
decontamination unit into the work area. There shall be no other openings for air to enter
the containment unless approved by the Engineer and Owner’s third party project monitor
in writing.
5. HEPA-filtered fan units shall be placed as far as possible from the air intake to the
containment to prevent short cycling of fresh air.
6. This containment, along with the decontamination unit, shall constitute the critical
containment of the Work area from the surrounding areas. All openings to this critical
containment are to be sealed except where air must enter the work area due to the use of
exhaust equipment.
7. Unless approved by the Engineer, air shall enter the critical containment only through the
decontamination unit. A pressure differential meter will be installed and maintained. If
pressure differential drops below 0.02 inches of water, stop work until proper negative
pressure is restored.
8. Written modifications to these isolation and sealing methods, procedures, and design
may be considered if all elements of proper and safe procedures to prevent
contamination and exposure can be demonstrated.
9. Written modifications to these requirements must be submitted to the Asbestos Project
Designer for review before they can be implemented.
D. Asbestos Removal
1. Asbestos removal shall not begin until the Owner’s third party project monitor has given
authorization to proceed. This authorization will be given after the removal area has
passed a visual inspection by the Owner’s third party project monitor based on the criteria
presented herein. The Owner and General Contractor reserve the right to inspect the
work area at any time and to order the Contractor to stop Work.
2. During all abatement Work, workers shall wear OSHA-approved and required safety
equipment and clothing.
3. The Contractor shall provide equipment as necessary to gain access to all interior and
exterior ACMs. The Contractor shall provide all training as appropriate to all workers and
supervisors required to operate lifts, ladders, etc. The Contractor shall provide fall
protection training and OSHA-approved fall protection for all applicable Work.
4. The Contractor is responsible for the demolition of walls, chases, ceilings, etc. to access
all ACMs that may be located within these spaces. The Contractor may be required to
sequence asbestos removal and interior demolition phases of Work as needed to access
ACMs. Should the Contractor co-mingle non-asbestos building materials with asbestos-
containing or asbestos-contaminated materials, then the Contractor shall dispose of
these materials as asbestos waste at no additional cost to the Owner.
5. The Contractor is responsible for the removal/disposal of all non-asbestos coverings or
structures required to access asbestos-containing flooring. In areas where carpet or
other coverings are applied directly to floor tiles, the coverings may be disposed of as
construction debris if removed prior to the disturbance of other ACM in the work area and
if the asbestos-containing floor tiles and floor mastic are not disturbed by removal of the
covering.
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6. All asbestos-containing material shall be removed utilizing required regulated areas,
containments and negative air filtration. All materials shall be sufficiently
saturated/wetted with amended water to reduce fiber release so that the airborne fiber
concentration does not exceed the established OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits
(PELs). All wastewater shall be filtered through cascade filter system as described
herein before being disposed.
7. Dry removal shall not be permitted at any time.
8. All asbestos-containing material shall be carefully removed and placed into double 6-mil
polyethylene bag, non-porous 6-mil polyethylene lined fiber drums, or individually double
wrapped with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting for disposal. All bags, containers or wrapped
materials transported out of the work area shall be cleaned, packaged and labeled with
preprinted labels required by USEPA, OSHA and the Department of Transportation
regulations. The name of the waste generator (Owner) and the project location address
shall also be placed on each bag/drum.
9. Fine cleaning of residual ACM shall consist of carefully scraping and brushing using wet
methods, and wet wiping the material from surfaces.
10. Air testing may be performed outside the regulated asbestos areas by the Owner’s third
party project monitor in accordance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations. If
fiber concentrations exceed 0.010 fibers per cubic centimeter (fibers/cc), or background
levels, Work shall stop and the Contractor shall perform clean-up activities in the affected
areas and check the integrity of all barriers at no additional cost to Owner or General
Contractor. No Work shall commence until air testing verifies that air quality levels are
acceptable.
11. Clean-up activities shall include, but not be limited to, wet-wiping and vacuuming
surfaces with a HEPA equipped vacuum. Work may continue only after the source of
contamination is identified, corrected, and proper cleaning activities are implemented.
12. After brushing and scraping, surfaces shall be free of visible debris and fibers. A final
wipe-down of the substrate with wet, lint-free cloths shall take place in order to ensure
proper cleaning. All surfaces including floors, walls, ceilings, and suspended ceiling grid-
work shall also be HEPA vacuumed clean.
13. All visible ACM is to be removed by the Contractor before encapsulation procedures are
allowed to begin. The Owner’s third party project monitor will conduct an inspection of
the Work area prior to giving approval to begin encapsulation of the Work area. The
removal substrate must be clean and bare, and the entire Work area must be free and
clear of any suspect material for the Contractor to pass this visual inspection and begin
encapsulation.
E. Encapsulation Procedures
1. The polyethylene barriers shall be cleaned of gross contamination before a lockdown
sealant can be applied to the substrate.
2. After the substrate has been cleaned and all polyethylene barriers of the Work area are
cleaned of all visible debris, the Contractor shall request a visual inspection of the Work
area by the Owner’s third party project monitor.
3. Workers performing lockdown must wear disposable protective clothing and respirators
suitable for asbestos. The encapsulation process shall not be treated any differently from
the removal process in this respect.
4. All surfaces from which ACMs have been removed shall be encapsulated. A minimum of
one coat of lockdown encapsulant shall be applied to both the substrate and the
polyethylene sheeting serving as the containment barrier. If the lockdown material is
being applied to irregular, grooved, or corrugated surfaces, it shall be administered from
the opposing side, or at a right angle to the direction of the previous application.
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5. The encapsulant shall be left to dry before the commencement of final air testing. After
final clearance and inspection criteria have been met, the Contractor shall begin final
take-down procedures.
F. Removal of Critical Barriers
1. No critical barrier shall be taken down until the final visual inspection is in compliance and
final clearance air tests are found to be below 0.010 fibers/cubic centimeter by Phase
Contrast Microscopy (PCM), NIOSH 7400 Method.
2. After a successful final visual inspection by the Owner’s third party project monitor,
encapsulation, and a successful clearance visual inspection and final air test, as
applicable, the Contractor shall conduct the post abatement takedown.
3. All encapsulated polyethylene sheeting used in the construction of the decontamination
unit and containment area shall be bagged and disposed at an Owner-approved disposal
facility as asbestos-contaminated waste by the Contractor.
4. Surfaces exposed in the Work area during this process shall be examined for traces of
suspect ACM debris.
5. If any suspect ACM debris is observed, it shall be removed up by HEPA vacuuming and
wet cleaning and a coat of encapsulant shall be applied to the affected areas. Based on
the amount of suspect material found, the third party project monitor may request the use
of misters in the surrounding area.
6. The Contractor shall then implement the use of misters as a precautionary measure.
3.5 HOUSEKEEPING
A. Throughout the Work, the Contractor shall maintain the buildings and Site in a standard of
cleanliness as described in these Specifications.
1. Contaminated disposable clothing, respirator filters, and other debris shall be bagged and
sealed at the end of each workday.
2. All asbestos generated by either removal or repair shall be bagged immediately and not
be allowed to be left exposed at the end of each workday.
3. Respirators shall be thoroughly cleaned at the end of each workday and stored for the
next day’s use.
4. The Contractor shall retain all stored items in an orderly arrangement allowing maximum
access, not impeding traffic, and providing the required protection materials.
5. The Contractor shall not allow the accumulation of scrap, debris, waste material, and
other items not required for completion of the Work.
6. The Contractor shall provide adequate storage for all items awaiting removal from the
Site, observing all requirements for fire protection and protection of the environment.
7. Daily, and more often if necessary, the Contractor shall inspect the Work areas and
adjoining spaces, and pick up all scrap, debris, and waste material. Remove all such
items to the place designated for their storage.
8. The Contractor shall maintain the Site in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
3.6 QUALITY CONTROL
A. The Owner shall retain the services of a third party project monitor to provide monitoring of
asbestos removal work practices and performance, inspection of the Work, bulk fiber
identification, personal, perimeter, and clearance air sampling and analysis, and visual
clearance inspections throughout the asbestos abatement work. The third party project monitor
shall be on Site periodically during all asbestos abatement related activities.
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B. Air Monitoring
1. The air clearance acceptance criteria for this project is 0.010 fibers/cubic centimeter by
PCM. PCM sample analysis shall be available within 24 hours.
2. Background (pre-testing) air samples may be taken to represent conditions before the
Contractor starts masking and sealing operations.
3. During removal, daily area samples may be collected by the Owner’s third party project
monitor outside major openings in the containment, in the clean room, at other critical
points outside the Work areas, just outside the clean room, inside the contained Work
sites, and at HEPA exhaust locations. The Contractor shall be responsible for all OSHA
personal sampling. Final clearance air samples shall be collected by the Owner’s third
party project monitor inside each removal area after acceptance of visual inspection and
encapsulation.
NOTE: Encapsulation on all surfaces (including floor) must be dry prior to final air
sampling.
4. A sufficient number of samples to reliably characterize the air quality shall be collected.
Air shall be agitated by means of a small leaf blower prior to the test, and kept agitated by
means of a small electric fan. The results of all samples must comply with the
requirements set forth in this Section. Failure to meet the specified criteria will require
the Contractor to re-clean the designated work area and then the project monitor to
repeat the final air clearance testing at no additional cost to the Owner. All repeat air
testing shall be the Contractor's financial responsibility. Cleaning and testing will be
repeated until the specified criteria are met, at no additional cost to Owner or General
Contractor and the Contractor shall be responsible for any Owner’s third party project
monitor fees associated with the retesting.
C. Work Review
1. The Engineer and Owner’s third party project monitor will review the Contractor's work
practices prior to the start of, and during all asbestos related work, and will report any
violations to the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to correct deficiencies in a timely
manner, the Engineer will notify the General Contractor and Work may be stopped.
2. The Owner’s third party project monitor will review the containment structure and
negative air conditions before Work begins and after the Contractor Site Supervisor has
given approval.
3. Outside containment and exterior regulated work areas airborne fiber concentrations
must not exceed 0.010 fibers/cc or pre-abatement levels, whichever is greater.
4. If concentrations exceed this level, then Work must be stopped, conditions reviewed as to
the probable cause, and then corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the
Owner. The Owner’s third party project monitor shall keep a daily log of the Contractor's
work practices and shall make these daily logs a part of the final project documents.
3.7 PERSONAL PROTECTION
A. Respirators and Protective Clothing
1. Protective Clothing
a. Personal protection, in the form of disposable Tyvek suits, and NIOSH approved
respirators, are required for authorized personnel entering the regulated work area
at the work Site during the set-up, removal, and cleaning operations.
b. The Contractor shall provide all this protective equipment for workers, supervisors,
Owner, project monitor, and authorized personnel to access the work areas.
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c. Each worker shall be supplied with a disposable uniform prior to each entry to the
regulated work area. Under no circumstances will anyone entering the removal
area be allowed to reuse a contaminated uniform.
d. Work clothes shall consist of disposable full body suits, head covers, gloves,
footwear, and eye protection. Street clothes are forbidden in the work area at all
times even under protective suits.
2. Respiratory Protection
a. The Contractor shall supply workers and supervisory personnel with NIOSH
approved protective respirators and HEPA filtered cartridges.
b. Appropriate respirator selection shall be determined by the daily personal samples
being taken and strictly follow the guidelines set forth in the OSHA respiratory
program 29 CFR 1910.134. The respirators shall be sanitized and maintained
according to the manufacturer's specifications. Appropriate respirators shall be
selected using the information provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR Part 1910.1926
Final Rules.
c. The Contractor will maintain on Site a sufficient supply of disposable HEPA-filtered
cartridges to allow workers and supervisory personnel to change contaminated
cartridges at least three times daily. The Contractor is solely responsible for
means and methods used and for compliance with applicable regulations.
d. Respirators shall be individually assigned to removal workers for their exclusive
use.
e. All respiratory protection shall be provided to workers in accordance with the
written submitted respiratory protection program, which includes all items in OSHA
29 CFR 1910.134 (b) (1-11). A copy of this program shall be kept at the on Site
and shall be posted in the Clean Room of the Decontamination Unit.
f. Workers must perform negative and positive pressure fit tests each a time a
respirator is put on, whenever the respirator design permits.
g. Workers shall be given a qualitative fit test in accordance with procedures detailed
in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, Appendix D, Qualitative Fit Test Protocols, for all
respirators to be used on this project. An appropriately administered quantitative fit
test may be substituted for the qualitative fit test.
h. Upon leaving the active work area, the pre-filter shall be discarded, cartridges
removed, and respirators cleaned in disinfectant solution and clean water rinse.
Clean respirators shall be stored in plastic bags when not in use. The Contractor
shall inspect respirators daily for broken, missing, or damaged parts.
3. Personal Sampling
a. The Contractor shall provide daily personal sampling to check personal asbestos
exposure levels for the purpose of establishing respiratory protection needs.
b. Samples shall be taken for the duration of the work shift or for eight hours,
whichever is less.
c. Personal samples need not be taken every day after the first day if working
conditions remain consistent, but must be taken every time there is a change in the
removal operation, either in terms of the location or the type of work, or during any
changes in personnel. Sampling will be to determine eight-hour Time Weighted
Averages (TWA). The Contractor is responsible for personal sampling as outlined
in OSHA Standard 1926.1101.
d. Sampling personnel shall be proficient in the taking of asbestos air samples as
prescribed by NIOSH 7400, and must be supervised by an individual who has
completed the NIOSH 582, or equivalent, training course.
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e. Asbestos air sampling results shall be available for posting at the job Site in written
form no more than 48 hours after the completion of a sampling cycle. The
document shall list each sample's result, sampling time and date, individual
monitored, flow rate, sampling duration, microscope field area, number of fibers
per fields counted, cassette size, and analyst's name and company. Air sample
analysis results will be reported in fibers per cubic centimeter.
3.8 GENERAL WASTE HANDLING PROCEDURES
A. Disposal of all wastes generated as a result of Work shall be performed by the Contractor in
accordance with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations.
B. The Contractor shall arrange for all material sampling and transportation of samples to an
accredited, MADLS licensed laboratory to properly characterize wastes for disposal at facilities
pre-approved by the Owner. Contractor shall segregate each of these material types by
hazardous or non-hazardous waste classification, as determined by results of samples
collected. It is Owner's intention to obtain waste classification of non-hazardous for as much of
the waste as practicable.
C. The Contractor will prepare profiles, manifests, and shipping documents. Following the
submission of all pertinent documentation to the Engineer, the Contractor shall allow a minimum
of 5 days for return of documentation requiring Owner signature.
D. Waste shall be transferred into DOT-approved containers to be provided by waste transporter(s)
or drums to be provided by Contractor and staged for waste classification sampling. Asbestos
waste containers shall be lined with a minimum of two layers of 10-mil polyethylene sheeting.
Containers shall be DOT shippable. Shipping containers shall be filled to within legal weight
and height limits for shipping. Waste shall be contained to comply with approved disposal
facility requirements. Contractor is responsible for temporarily staging waste in an area
designated in Contractor’s Asbestos Removal Plan approved by the General Contractor.
E. Care shall be taken not to overload waste containers. Waste shall be sized, as necessary, and
placed in transport containers to achieve appropriate minimum densities.
F. Contractor shall coordinate, manage, and pay for (as a part of the bid price) all waste handling
activities with transport firm(s) and with disposal facility(ies) unless otherwise noted in these
Specifications. Waste handling activities shall be conducted in accordance with approved
schedule so as not to delay Work.
G. Contractor shall perform scheduling of all waste shipments, in coordination with the General
Contractor and with the Owner identified as generator. Owner will sign waste profiles and
manifests prepared by the Contractor. Contractor shall provide waste manifests to Owner to
sign 72 hours prior to shipment of waste, and Owner will in-turn sign manifests in a timely
manner. General Contractor will assist Contractor to coordinate Owner’s signature on waste
manifests.
H. Any demurrage costs associated with transportation shall be borne by Contractor.
I. Waste shipments shall be transported directly from the Site to the disposal facility(ies). No
temporary off-site storage of waste materials is permitted.
J. Contractor shall be responsible for transport of all waste to disposal facility(ies) approved by the
Owner unless otherwise noted in these Specifications. Contractor shall provide weight tickets
for all waste disposals, using commercially available scales with current calibration records.
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K. Material shall be contained such that characterization and removal can be performed efficiently.
L. Maintain daily log of each truck’s weight and all waste shipped off Site.
APPENDIX 1 – Tables 1 and 2
END OF SECTION
APPENDIX 1
TABLE 1
SUSPECT ACM SAMPLE INVENTORY
HAP Housing
129 Pleasant Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
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SAMPLE NUMBER MATERIAL DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LOCATION ANALYTICAL RESULTS
032316B-01 2'x4' Suspended ceiling tile, white Pinhole and indent pattern 2nd Floor, north staircase, utility closet NAD
032316B-01B 2'x4' Suspended ceiling tile, white Pinhole and indent pattern 1st Floor, community room NAD
032316B-02 2'x4' Suspended ceiling tile, white Large pinhole and indent pattern 1st Floor, corridor, north NAD
032316B-02B 2'x4' Suspended ceiling tile, white Large pinhole and indent pattern 2nd Floor, corridor, south NAD
032316B-03 9"x9" Floor tile, green mottle 1st Floor, manager's office 3% Chrysotile
032316B-03B 9"x9" Floor tile, green mottle 2nd Floor, Unit 28 NA/PS
032316B-04 Mastic, black 1st Floor, manager's office, below B03 5% Chrysotile
032316B-04B Mastic, black 2nd Floor, Unit 28, below B03B NA/PS
032316B-05 9"x9" Floor tile, beige mottle 1st Floor, manager's office NAD
032316B-05B 9"x9" Floor tile, beige mottle 2nd Floor, Unit 40 NAD
032316B-06 12"x12" Floor tile, gray mottle 1st Floor, central staircase, landing (level with 1st floor)NAD
032316B-06B 12"x12" Floor tile, gray mottle 1st Floor, central staircase, landing (level with main entrance)NAD
032316B-07 Mastic, black 1st Floor, central staircase, landing, below B06 5% Chrysotile
032316B-07B Mastic, black 1st Floor, central staircase, landing, below B06B NA/PS
032316B-08 12"x12" Floor tile, gray mottle 1st Floor, Unit 2 NAD
032316B-08B 12"x12" Floor tile, gray mottle 2nd Floor, Unit 33 NAD
032316B-09 Mastic, yellow 1st Floor, Unit 2, below B08 NAD
032316B-09B Mastic, yellow 2nd Floor, Unit 33, below B08B NAD
032316B-10 12"x12" Floor tile, beige mottle 1st Floor, Unit 4 NAD
032316B-10B 12"x12" Floor tile, beige mottle 2nd Floor, Unit 32 NAD
032316B-11 Mastic, yellow 1st Floor, Unit 4, below B10 NAD
032316-B11B Mastic, yellow 2nd Floor, Unit 32, below B10B NAD
032316-B12 Gypsum wallboard, brown-white 1st Floor, central staircase, west wall NAD
032316-B12B Gypsum wallboard, brown-white 2nd Floor, north staircase, center wall NAD
032316-B13 Wall paper, brown 1st Floor, central staircase, west wall, on B12 NAD
032316-B13B Wall paper, brown 2nd Floor, north staircase, center wall, on B12B NAD
032316-B14 Staircase tread, red mottle 1st Floor, central staircase NAD
032316-B14B Staircase tread, red mottle 2nd Floor, north staircase NAD
032316-B15 Mastic, brown 1st Floor, central staircase, below B14 2% Chrysotile
032316-B15B Mastic, brown 2nd Floor, north staircase, below B14B NA/PS
032316-B16 9"x9" Floor tile, red mottle North staircase, mid-landing, north NAD
032316-B16B 9"x9" Floor tile, red mottle North staircase, mid-landing, south NAD
032316-B17 Mastic, yellow North staircase, mid-landing, north, below B16 NAD
032316-B17B Mastic, yellow North staircase, mid-landing, south, below B16B NAD
032316-B18 Floor paper, black North staircase, mid-landing, north, below B17 NAD
032316-B18B Floor paper, black North staircase, mid-landing, south, below B17B NAD
032316-B19 Mastic, brown North staircase, mid-landing, north, below B18 NAD
032316-B19B Mastic, brown North staircase, mid-landing, south, below B18B NAD
032316-B20 3" Covebase, brown 1st Floor, north staircase NAD
032316-B20B 3" Covebase, brown 2nd Floor, north staircase NAD
032316-B21 Cove base mastic, brown 1st Floor, north staircase, under B20 Trace Chrysotile
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HAP Housing
129 Pleasant Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
04.0190438.00
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SAMPLE NUMBER MATERIAL DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LOCATION ANALYTICAL RESULTS
032316-B21B Cove base mastic, brown 2nd Floor, north staircase, B20B 2% Chrysotile
032316-B22 9"x9" Floor tile, brown with white streaks Basement, central staircase, landing 3% Chrysotile
032316-B22B 9"x9" Floor tile, brown with white streaks 1st Floor, Unit 8 NA/PS
032316-B23 Mastic, black Basement, central staircase, landing, below B22 5% Chrysotile
032316-B23B Mastic, black 1st Floor, Unit 8, below B22B NA/PS
032316-B24 Window caulk, white 2nd Floor, north staircase, east wall NAD
032316-B24B Window caulk, white 1st Floor, community room NAD
032316-B25 Corrugated paper, brown Basement, Unit M, west wall NAD
032316-B25B Corrugated paper, brown 2nd Floor, Unit 34, south wall NAD
032316-B26 12"x12" Floor tile, tan-brown 1st Floor, Unit 1 NAD
032316-B26B 12"x12" Floor tile, tan-brown 1st Floor, Unit 1 NAD
032316-B27 Adhesive, brown Basement, Unit N, north, under wood wall panel 3% Chrysotile
032316-B27B Adhesive, brown Basement, Unit N, south, under wood wall panel NA/PS
032316-B28 Gypsum board, gray Basement, Unit F, west wall NAD
032316-B28B Gypsum board, gray Basement, Unit D, east wall NAD
032316-B29 Joint compound, white Basement, Unit F, on B28 2% Chrysotile
032316-B29B Joint compound, white Basement, Unit D, on B28B NA/PS
032316-B30 6" Covebase, tan Basement, Unit M NAD
032316-B30B 6" Covebase, tan Basement, Unit M NAD
032316-B31 Mastic, tan Basement, Unit M, under B30 NAD
032316-B31B Mastic, tan Basement, Unit M, under B30B NAD
032316-B32 Sheet flooring, gray, with faux tile pattern Basement, laundry, north NAD
032316-B32B Sheet flooring, gray, with faux tile pattern Basement, laundry, south NAD
032316-B33 Paper backing, gray Basement, laundry, north Associated with B32 NAD
032316-B33B Paper backing, gray Basement, laundry, south Associated with 32B NAD
032316-B34 Mastic, tan Basement, laundry, north, below B32 NAD
032316-B34B Mastic, tan Basement, laundry, south, below B32B NAD
032316-B35 Sheet flooring, white and brown, with random square pattern 1st Floor, women's bathroom, north 30% Chrysotile
032316-B35B Sheet flooring, white and brown, with random square pattern 1st Floor, women's bathroom, central NA/PS
032316-B36 Paper backing, gray 1st Floor, women's bathroom, north Associated with B35 NA/PS*
032316-B36B Paper backing, gray 1st Floor, women's bathroom, central Associated with B35B NA/PS*
032316-B37 Sheet flooring, gray, with random stone pattern 1st Floor, kitchen, north 40% Chrysotile
032316-B37B Sheet flooring, gray, with random stone pattern 1st Floor, kitchen, south NA/PS
032316-B38 Paper backing, gray 1st Floor, kitchen, north Associated with B37 NA/PS*
032316-B38B Paper backing, gray 1st Floor, kitchen, south Associated with B37B NA/PS*
032316-B39 Mastic, tan 1st Floor, kitchen, north, below B37 5% Chrysotile
032316-B39B Mastic, tan 1st Floor, kitchen, south, below B37B NA/PS
032316-B40 Residual mastic, brown 1st Floor, kitchen, north, below B39 2% Chrysotile
032316-B40B Residual mastic, brown 1st Floor, kitchen, south, below B39B NA/PS
032316-B41 Sheet flooring, orange, with random square pattern 2nd Floor, men's bathroom 50% Chrysotile
032316-B41B Sheet flooring, orange, with random square pattern 1st Floor, men's bathroom NA/PS
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SUSPECT ACM SAMPLE INVENTORY
HAP Housing
129 Pleasant Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
04.0190438.00
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SAMPLE NUMBER MATERIAL DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LOCATION ANALYTICAL RESULTS
032316-B42 Paper backing, gray 2nd Floor, men's bathroom Associated with B41 NA/PS*
032316-B42B Paper backing, gray 1st Floor, men's bathroom Associated with B41B NA/PS*
032316-B43 Sheet flooring, gray, with black dots 2nd Floor, men's bathroom NAD
032316-B43B Sheet flooring, gray, with black dots 1st Floor, men's bathroom NAD
032316-B44 Paper backing, gray 2nd Floor, men's bathroom Associated with B43 NAD
032316-B44B Paper backing, gray 1st Floor, men's bathroom Associated with B43B NAD
032316-B45 Door caulk, white Basement, north staircase, east door frame 15% Chrysotile
032316-B45B Door caulk, white Basement, north staircase, west door frame NA/PS
032316-B46 Brick mortar, gray Exterior, west side, at main entrance NAD
032316-B46B Brick mortar, gray Exterior, south side, adjacent to fire escape NAD
032316-B47 Foundation sealant, black Exterior, east wall 12% Chrysotile
032316-B47B Foundation sealant, black Exterior, west wall NA/PS
032316-B48 Caulk, white Exterior, east wall, decorative metal panel below northernmost window NAD
032316-B48B Caulk, white Exterior, west wall, decorative metal panel below southernmost window NAD
032316-B49 Window caulk, white Exterior, east wall, below northernmost window NAD
032316-B49B Window caulk, white Exterior, west wall, below southernmost window NAD
032316-B50 Door caulk, white Exterior, south entrance NAD
032316-B50B Door caulk, white Exterior, main entrance NAD
NOTES:
NAD No Asbestos Detected
NA/PS Sample Not Analyzed Due To Positive Stop
* Sample not analyzed at laboratory discretion as material was determined to integral to the sheet flooring material. See analytical report for details.
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CONFIRMED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL RESULTS
HAP Housing
129 Pleasant Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
04.0190438.00
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MATERIAL DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LOCATION PERCENT/TYPE
ASBESTOS
USEPA
CATEGORY CONDITION
Joint compound, white Associated with gray gypsum
wallboard Basement: Units B, D, E, F, M and 17 2% Chrysotile RACM Good 4,000 SF
2nd Floor: maintenance closet, north staircase
maintenance closet, and Units 22, 23, 26-31, and 40 2,000 SF
1st Floor: Manager's office, and Units 3, 5, 7, 8, 10-13, 16,
18S, 18N, and 20 3,000 SF
1st Floor: Unit 20 2 SF
Basement: Units A, C, D, E, J, K, N, O and corridor 2,500 SF
Sheet flooring, white and brown with, random square
pattern and backing paper 1st Floor: women's bathroom 30% Chrysotile Category I Good 50 SF
Sheet flooring, gray, with random stone pattern and
backing paper 1st Floor: kitchen 40% Chrysotile Category I Good 75 SF
2nd Floor: men's bathroom 100 SF
1st Floor: men's bathroom 100 SF
2nd Floor: maintenance closet, north stairway
maintenance closet, and units 21, 22, 23, 26-31, 33, 39, 40
and 42
3,000 SF
1st Floor: office, units 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10-13, 16, 18S, 18N, and
20, and central staircase landing 3,000 SF
Basement: units A, C, D, E, J, K, L, N, O, corridor and
central staircase landing 3,000 SF
Mastic, tan 1st Floor: kitchen 5% Chrysotile Category I Good 75 SF
Residual mastic, brown 1st Floor: kitchen 2% Chrysotile Category I Damaged 75 SF
Stair tread mastic, brown North and central staircases 2% Chrysotile Category I Good 1,500 SF
Cove base mastic, brown North and central staircases 2% Chrysotile Category II Good 750 LF
Wood panel adhesive, brown Basement: Unit N and corridor 3% Chrysotile Category II Good 2,000 SF
Door caulk, white Basement: north corridor door to north staircase 15% Chrysotile Category I Good 20 LF
Foundation sealant, black Exterior, foundation walls, below grade 12% Chrysotile Category I Good 3,300 SF
Roofing Materials Exterior, roof Assumed ACM Category I Good 4,500 SF
NOTES:
1 LF = Linear Feet, SF = Square Feet
5% Chrysotile Category I Damaged
9"x9" Floor tile, green mottle 3% Chrysotile Category I Damaged
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
This summary includes the location, material type, and approximate quantities of accessible asbestos identified in the site building. Quantities of materials were assessed by a non-calibrated wheeled
tape measure or visual estimation and should be considered as approximate values. It should be noted that these are only estimates, and are based on limited visual observations of accessible areas of
the site.
2 RACM: Includes materials that, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure
3 Category I Non-friable: Includes asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, asphaltic roofing products, resilient flooring, pliable sealants and mastics
4 Category II Non-friable: Includes any non-friable materials other than Category I materials that contain more than 1% asbestos
Mastic, black
Good
Sheet flooring, orange, with random square pattern
and backing paper 50% Chrysotile Category I Good
9"x9" Floor tile, brown, with white streaks 3% Chrysotile Category I
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