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Home My WebLink AboutFile Documents.225 Cottonwood Ln.0013.2017 (14).ARBK GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT CLIENT: Lacey Gellert ADDRESS: 225 Cottonwood Lane CITY/STATE: Aspen, CO 81611 EMAIL: lacey.munroe@gmail.com PHONE: 412-720-9805 PROJECT LOCATION: 225 Cottonwood Lane Aspen, CO 81611 DATE OF INSPECTION: December 1, 2016 ECOS Environmental – Glenwood Springs 6690 Hwy 82 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Office – (970) 945-4407 ECOS Environmental - Aspen 401 Aspen Airport Business Center Aspen, CO 81611 Office – (970) 925-3267 Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com SUMMARY ECOS Environmental & Disaster Restoration (ECOS) was retained to conduct a limited asbestos inspection at the above location in reference to determining if there is asbestos containing material (ACM), in the residence prior to interior remodeling. Sampling was completed of the interior finishes affected by the remodel. One homogenous area over 1000 square feet, but under 5000 square feet was identified. A total of 5 samples were collected for analysis, as listed in the Lab Data table located on page 8 of this report. INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS This inspection was performed by Marla Lunsford, Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment Certification Number 23170. SAMPLE ANALYSIS PROCEDURE Suspect material was sampled and delivered under a chain of custody for analysis to Aerobiology Laboratory in Golden, CO. Samples were analyzed by Polarized Light Microscopy. TRANSMITTAL OF BUILDING/STRUCTURE ASBESTOS SURVEY INFORMATION One (1) copy of the results of the building/structure asbestos survey shall be immediately transmitted by the building/structure owner as follows:  One copy of the completed asbestos survey shall be sent by the owner or their agent to the local government entity charged with issuing a permit for such demolition, renovation, remodeling or repair work under applicable State or local laws.  The completed asbestos survey shall be kept on the construction site with the asbestos notification and variance, if required, throughout the duration of the asbestos project and any associated demolition, renovation, remodeling or repair project. Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com The asbestos survey shall, at a minimum, identify and assess with due diligence, the locations, quantities, friability and conditions of all building material types at the affected portion of the building/structure. The certified asbestos inspector is responsible for identification and assessment of all type within the affected portion of the building/structure. All building materials visually assessed shall be assumed to be asbestos containing material (ACM), unless bulk sampling is conducted as per standard EPA and OSHA accepted methodologies. The subsequent analysis is performed by a laboratory that meets the requirements and the analyses satisfies both CO STATE ELAP and federal requirements, including multi- layered sample analyses, to document non-asbestos containing material. The building/structure asbestos survey shall also include the building/structure name, address, the building/structure owner’s name and address, the name and address of the owner's agent, the name of the firm performing the asbestos survey and a copy of the firm’s current asbestos handling license, the names of the certified inspector(s) performing the survey and a copy of the current asbestos handling certificate for each inspector utilized, the dates of the asbestos survey, a listing of homogeneous areas identifying which ones are ACM, all laboratory analysis reports for bulk samples collected, and copies of the appropriate certifications for the laboratory used for analysis of samples taken during the asbestos survey. REMOVAL REQUIREMENT If the building/structure asbestos survey finds that the portion of the building/structure to be demolished, renovated, remodeled, or have repair work contains asbestos containing material (ACM), which is impacted by the work, the owner or the owner’s agent shall conduct, or cause to have conducted, asbestos removal performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor in conformance with all standards set forth. All ACM impacted by the demolition, renovation, remodeling or repair project shall be removed, prior to access or disturbance by other uncertified trades or personnel. No demolition, renovation, remodeling or repair work shall be commenced by any owner or the owner’s agent prior to the completion of the asbestos abatement in accordance with the notification requirements. For multi-phased work, the access restriction for uncertified trades or personnel applies to each intermediate portion of the entire project. Upon completion of the intermediate portion of the asbestos project, other trades, or personnel may access that portion of the work site. For demolition projects that are exempt from asbestos survey requirements due to being structurally unsound, the demolition is considered an asbestos project. All building/structure owners and asbestos abatement contractors on a demolition, renovation, remodeling, or repair project shall inform all trades on the work site about the ACM at the work site. Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com UNIDENTIFIED AND UNASSESSED ASBESTOS When any construction activity, such as demolition, remodeling, renovation or repair work, reveals suspect ACM that has not been identified by the asbestos survey, or has not been identified by other inspections as per current OSHA or EPA requirements, all activities shall cease in the area where the suspect ACM is found. Unassessed suspect miscellaneous ACM shall be treated and handled as ACM and assumed to be ACM, unless proven otherwise by standard EPA and OSHA accepted methods. To document non-asbestos containing material, analysis must be performed by a laboratory that meets the requirements of the DOH; and the analysis satisfies both CO STATE ELAP and federal requirements. ASBESTOS PROJECTS An asbestos project is any work that involves the removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair or disturbance of friable or non-friable asbestos, or any handling of asbestos material that may result in the release of asbestos fibers. For the purpose of compliance an asbestos project shall include any disturbance of asbestos fibers, and the planning, asbestos survey, design, background air sampling, inspection, air sampling and oversight of abatement work, cleanup, and the handling of all asbestos material subject to abatement, as well as the supervising of such activities. An asbestos project starts with Phase I when the planning, asbestos survey, and design work begins or is required to begin. The project shall not be considered completed until Phase II D is complete. (See Table 1 below). Phase I (Prior to Asbestos Abatement Contractor) Phase II Start -> Abatement -> End A B A B C D Asbestos survey, planning, and design Background air sampling Regulated abatement work area(s) preparation and enclosure construction Asbestos handling including gross removal or abatement, initial cleans, and waste Final cleaning and clearance air samples Final waste removal from site Start -> Asbestos Project ->Final Clearance Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com ASBESTOS RESULTS FLOW CHART ASBESTOS PROJECT SIZE Large asbestos project: An asbestos project involving the removal, disturbance, enclosure, encapsulation, repair or handling of 160 square feet or more of ACM, or 260 linear feet or more of ACM. Small asbestos project: An asbestos project involving the removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair, disturbance or any handling of more than 10 and less than 160 square feet of ACM or more than 25 and less than 260 linear feet of ACM. Minor asbestos project: An asbestos project involving the removal, disturbance, repair, encapsulation, enclosure or handling of 10 square feet or less of ACM or 25 linear feet or less of ACM. ASBESTOS REMOVAL CATEGORIES Asbestos Test 0% -Non Detect No Action Required < 1% OSHA Requirements NO Permit Required ECOS provides clearance (NOT required) >1% Reg. 8 Requirements Permit Clearance Testing Manifested Disposal at Approved Landfill Additional Reg. 8 Requirements >3,000 SF Project Design Project Manager Oversight Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com Category I Non-Friable ACM: NESHAP classification - Asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor covering, and asphalt roofing products, containing more than one percent (1%) asbestos, that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Category II Non-Friable ACM: NESHAP classification - Any material, excluding Category I Non-Friable ACM, containing more than one percent (1%) asbestos that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Class I Asbestos Work: OSHA term meaning activities involving the abatement of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI), and surfacing ACM and PACM. Class II Asbestos Work: OSHA term meaning activities involving the abatement of ACM which is not TSI or surfacing material. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics. Class III Asbestos Work: OSHA term meaning Repair and Maintenance operations, where no more than a minor quantity of ACM, including TSI and surfacing ACM and PACM, is likely to be disturbed. Class IV Asbestos Work: OSHA term meaning Maintenance and Custodial Activities during which employees contact but do not disturb ACM or PACM and activities to clean up non- ACM dust, waste and debris resulting from Class I, II and III activities. DEFINITIONS Abatement: Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos material. This includes removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair, and disturbance of friable asbestos or any handling of asbestos material that may result in the release of asbestos fibers. Amosite: An Asbestiform mineral of the amphibole group containing approximately 50% silicon and 40% Iron (II) Oxide, and is made up of straight brittle fibers, light gray to pale brown in color. Amphibole: One of the two major groups of minerals from which the Asbestiform minerals are derived, distinguished by their chain-like crystal structure and chemical composition. Asbestos: A generic name given to a number of naturally occurring hydrated mineral silicates that possess a unique crystalline structure, are incombustible in air, and are separable into fibers. Asbestos includes the asbesti-form varieties of chrysotile (serpentine); crocidolite (riebeckite); amosite (cummington-grunerite); anthophyllite; and actinolite. Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com Asbestos Project: Work undertaken by a contractor which at any time involves any aspect of the removal, encapsulation, enclosure or disturbance of friable asbestos, or any handling of asbestos material that may result in the release of asbestos fiber, except work in an owner- occupied single family dwelling performed by the owner of such dwelling. An asbestos project shall include the planning, design, monitoring, inspection, and air sampling of abatement work, as well as the supervising of such activities. Building Owner: The person in whom legal title to the premises is vested unless the premises are held in land trust, in which instance building owner means the person in whom beneficial title is vested. Electron Microscopy: A method of asbestos sample analysis which utilizes an electron beam to differentiate between fibers. Emergency: An unexpected, unanticipated or unforeseen occurrence, including but not limited to, a steam, chemical, gas or water line rupture, a boiler failure, or a building collapse, which poses (a) an imminent danger to the health and safety of the public, the response to which will constitute an asbestos project; or (b) an asbestos- related risk to the health and safety of the public from exposure to asbestos fibers. Friable Asbestos: Any materials that contain more than 1% asbestos and can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. HEPA Filter Vacuum Equipment: Vacuuming equipment with a high efficiency particulate air filtration system. This filter is capable of trapping and retaining 99.97 percent of asbestos fibers greater than 0.3 microns equivalent aerodynamic diameter. Homogenous: Evenly mixed and similar in appearance and texture throughout. NESHAP: National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Operations and Management Plan (OMP): Specific procedures and practices developed for the interim control of asbestos-containing materials in buildings until it is removed. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM): An optical microscopic technique used to distinguish between different types of asbestos fibers by their shape and unique optical properties. Repair: Corrective action using required work practices to control fiber release from damaged asbestos material. TSI: Thermal Systems Insulation Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com LAB DATA Sample Suspect Material Detect Non Detect Percentage Friability Condition 225 A1 Texture X NA NA 225 A2 Texture, drywall X NA NA 225 A3 Texture, drywall X NA NA 225 A4 Texture X NA NA 225 A5 Texture, drywall X NA NA INVENTORY Homogenous Material Description A: Heavy troweled texture Textured drywall walls and ceiling throughout home CONCLUSIONS: Visual inspection was completed of the areas to be included in the interior renovation of the residence. All areas planned for renovation are homogenous. Due to the total square footage of the homogenous area, five samples were taken of the heavy textured drywall, and sent to Aerobiology Laboratories for analysis using polarized light microscopy. All samples were non- detect for asbestos. Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com CERTIFICATIONS Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com PHOTOS 225 COTTONWOOD LANE ASPEN, CO: A1 DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT KITCHEN WALL: A2 DOWNSTAIRS STAIRWELL LANDING: A3 UPSTAIRS LIVING ROOM WALL: Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com A4 UPSTAIRS BEDROOM WALL: A5 UPSTAIRS LIVING ROOM WALL: Received 2/22/17 GWS Office: (970) 945-4407 Aspen Office: (970) 925-3267 6690 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 401 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 Email: info@ecosenvironmental.com www.ecosenvironmental.com FINAL NOTES This report represents the opinion of the reporting asbestos inspector at the time of the asbestos assessment survey. If you have any further questions, or if additional information is needed please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Marla S. Lunsford Colorado State EPA Asbestos Inspector #23170 ECOS Environmental & Disaster Restoration, Inc. (970) 945-4407 Received 2/22/17