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Home My WebLink AboutFile Documents.729 W Francis St.0090.2019 (4).ARBK 1 HealthSafe Inspections Inc 390 Apple Drive Basalt CO 81621 970-920-2100 Jim Baker CDPHE Asbestos Building Inspector, Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist (AMS) & Project Designer Certification #13437 CDPHE Lead-Based Paint Inspector & Lead Hazard Assessor Certification #23607 ASBESTOS REPORT DATE 11/21/2018 CLIENT Cecil Hernandez PROPERTY ADDRESS 729 West Francis Street, Aspen, Colorado 81611 06/18/2019 2 CLIENT BACKGROUND & CONCERNS The Clients, Cecil & Noelle, hired HealthSafe Inspections, Inc. (hereinafter, HealthSafe) to perform an unlimited asbestos inspection for the two-story duplex house addressed above. The Clients are under contract to purchase the property. The building consists of a single ground floor rental unit and a second-story rental unit. It appears from the construction that the ground-floor is the original house and the second- floor is a later addition on top of the existing ground-floor house with the original roof remaining intact underneath the second-floor residential dwelling space. VISUAL INSPECTION & LABORATORY FINDINGS An inspection was conducted by Jim Baker of HealthSafe on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 with the ground-floor tenants present during the initial survey, inspection and sample collecting. All suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) or suspect asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) were identified by their respective homogenous materials reflecting the same in consistency, appearance and application/installation date(s) and sampled randomly, no two samples side-by-side. The materials beginning with a “1” are those of the ground-floor unit; those materials beginning with a “2” are those of the second-floor unit. Those materials collected and analyzed by EPA 600 Method PLM analysis are the following: 1. Ground-Floor Skip-Trowel Texture, a homogeneous trowel-applied surfacing material/texture [samples 1-5: 1-ST-1,2,3,4,5], collected from the west side of the kitchen sink, south living room wall NW corner area underneath the window, south wall of the NE bedroom closet, south wall of the utility room and the south wall of the NW bedroom closet, respectively, using the AHERA random sampling grid #10. This surfacing material/texture is on nearly all the ceilings and walls of the ground-floor unit. The estimated surface area is more than 1,000 sf, but less than 5,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least five surfacing/texture material samples. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 2. Ground-Floor Joint Compound: a homogeneous miscellaneous seam taping compound requiring at least two samples [samples 6-7: 1-ST-JC-1,2], collected from the utility room west wall near the floor and the NW bedroom closet north wall, respectively. This material is applied to the ground-floor drywall system. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 3. Ground-Floor Drywall System, a homogeneous taped and joint compounded drywall system (classified as a miscellaneous material as a complete integral system) [samples 8-9: 1-ST-J-1,2], collected from the utility room SW inside corner and NE bedroom SE corner, respectively. These composite layered taped and joint compounded drywall materials are on ceilings and walls of the ground- 06/18/2019 3 floor unit with a skip-trowel applied surfacing material/texture. The estimated area is more than 1,000 sf, but less than 5,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least two composite core samples of all drywall layers. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 4. Second-Floor Flat-Finish Texture, a homogeneous trowel-applied surfacing material/texture [samples 10-14: 2-F-1,2,3,4,5], collected from the east hallway wall, living room SW corner west wall, NE bedroom east closet wall, SE kitchen- dining south wall and NW master bedroom west wall, respectively, using the AHERA random sampling grid # 10. This surfacing material/texture is on closet and bathroom ceilings and all walls of the second-floor unit. The estimated surface area is over 1,000sf, but less than 5,000 sf requiring at least five surfacing/texture material samples. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED in samples 12 and 14; <1% or trace Chrysotile asbestos in samples 10, 11 and 13 with EPA 400 Point Count results of <0.25% or trace in those samples. This flat-finish surfacing material is proven to be below 1% and will not require a State issued abatement permit or require a State certified asbestos abatement contractor to abate. It however does fall into the OSHA Class II Asbestos Work regulations for any contractor disturbing or demolishing and disposing of the drywall materials in this unit. 5. Joint Compound: a homogeneous miscellaneous seam taping compound requiring at least two samples [samples 15-16: 2-JC-1,2], collected from the left of the refrigerator and the bar SW corner, respectively. This material is applied to the second-floor unit drywall system. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 6. Second-Floor Drywall System, a homogeneous taped and joint compounded drywall system (classified as a miscellaneous material as a complete integral system) [samples 17-18: 2-J-1,2]; these composite layered taped and joint compounded drywall materials are on bathroom and closet ceilings and all walls of the second-floor unit with a flat-finish applied surfacing material/texture. The estimated area is more than 1,000 sf, but less than 5,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least two composite core samples of all drywall layers. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 7. Exterior Synthetic Stucco Cladding, a homogeneous trowel-applied exterior finishing surfacing material [samples 19-23: STC-1,2,3,4,5], collected from the north wall of the patio area, the east wall, the north wall, the west wall and the south wall, respectively. This exterior surfacing material is on nearly all the lower ground-floor exterior up to where the second-story was attached. The estimated surface area is more than 1,000 sf, but less than 5,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least five surfacing/texture material samples. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 8. Roofing Felt, a homogeneous miscellaneous roofing material requiring at least two samples [samples 1-2; RF-FLT-W and RF-FLT-E, report #18043549], collected from the west and east sides of the roof, respectively. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 9. Rolled Asphaltic Roofing, a homogeneous miscellaneous roofing material requiring at least two samples [samples 3-4; RF-ROL-W and RF-ROL-E, report 06/18/2019 4 #18043549], collected from the west and east access sides of the roof, respectively. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. 10. Asphaltic-Bitumen-Tar, a homogeneous miscellaneous roofing material requiring at least two samples [samples 5-6; RF-TAR-W and RF-TAR-E, report #18043549], collected from the west and east access sides of the roof, respectively. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE DETECTED. A total of 29 suspect homogeneous ACM/ACBM bulk samples were collected and 29 samples were analyzed. The bulk samples were analyzed by EPA 600 PLM analytical methods by a NVLAP accredited laboratory in accordance with Colorado State Regulation 8 for the presence of asbestos mineral fibers. See supporting Hayes Microbial Consulting, Inc. data reports #18041336 and #18043549.. HEALTHSAFE CONCLUSIONS • There is Chrysotile asbestos in the flat-finish surfacing material of the second- floor unit of the building. Although not regulated by the State CDPHE Regulation 8, it is regulated by OSHA for workers handling the material if it were to be disturbed, demolished and disposed of. See EPA 40 CFR 763.121 Worker Protection Rule, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respirator Protection Standard, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 General Industry Standard and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 Construction Standard regulations when dealing with asbestos hazards. • There is NO asbestos in all other suspect building materials except for that flat- finish material mentioned in the above paragraph (details in ¶4 above). NO asbestos abatement will be required for any of the building materials. Sincerely Submitted, Jim Baker COLORADO & FEDERAL ASBESTOS REGULATIONS SUMMARY 06/18/2019 5 Regulation No. 8 Part B – Asbestos of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Air Quality Control Commission requires a State-certified Asbestos Building Inspector to inspect and collect bulk samples of all suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) or suspect asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) prior to their disturbance, removal or demolition and disposal. The suspect materials shall be analyzed by a NVLAP accredited laboratory by polarized light microscopy (PLM) using EPA 600 analytical method. A material which is estimated to contain more than 1% asbestos is classified as ACM/ACBM and regulated by the State and Federal governments. Any friable (able to crush or reduce to powder by finger pressure) asbestos with trace amounts of asbestos fibers or less than 1% must be point-counted using EPA 400 analytical method to prove that it is indeed less than 1%; if not, it must be classified as ACM/ACBM and shall be treated as a State and Federal regulated material. Any friable asbestos containing material (greater than 1% asbestos concentration) or ACM/ACBM that could be rendered friable during its removal or demolition and disposal shall require an asbestos abatement by a certified asbestos abatement contractor to remove and dispose of the material(s). A Colorado State (CDPHE) issued asbestos abatement permit is required for the following trigger levels of ACM/ACBM: 1. Residential buildings of four or fewer units--if more than 32 square feet of any surface coverage (e.g., gypsum wallboard or drywall and associated applied surfacing materials/textures, acoustic sprays, joint compounds, plaster, etc.), 50 feet of asbestos covered or asbestos insulated pipe or any material which would fill a 55-gallon drum is going to be disturbed, removed or disposed of, an asbestos abatement permit is required. 2. Residential complexes with more than four residential units, public access areas to a residential building, commercial and retail buildings, public and civic buildings, industrial buildings--if more than 160 square feet of surfacing materials, 260 linear feet or more than 35 cubic feet (NESHAP) or 55-gallon drum (CDPHE) of suspect ACM/ACBM is going to be disturbed, removed or disposed of, an asbestos abatement permit is required under NESHAP and by the CDPHE. See note below on OSHA. The regulations require an absolute minimum of 3 samples (EPA suggests 9) per homogenous suspect surfacing and TSI materials and an absolute minimum of 2 samples of homogenous miscellaneous materials or any number of “samples sufficient to determine whether a material is ACM” (Reg8.IV.D.3). More samples are required based on surface area or volume. These are minimums; the asbestos building inspector has the field responsibility to determine homogenous materials and the number of samples to collect per material; more than the minimum number of samples may be necessary at the discretion of the inspector. An assessment of friability and functional space conditions of the materials are also the inspector’s field responsibilities. OSHA compliance is required for all employers and employees no matter the quantity of asbestos present with strict regulations regarding 10 sf or more of TSI or friable surfacing materials, and therefore it does not matter what the quantity or State trigger levels are: all suspect ACM/ACBM shall be inspected and tested for 06/18/2019 6 asbestos prior to their disturbance, removal and disposal for worker protection and safety. See EPA 40 CFR 763.121 Worker Protection Rule, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respirator Protection Standard, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 General Industry Standard and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 Construction Standard regulations when dealing with asbestos hazards. Note: County or City regulations may be more stringent. 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 contact@hayesmicrobial.com http://hayesmicrobial.com/ Analysis Report prepared for HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO. 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Name: Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Sampled: 11-06-2018 Date Analyzed: 11-15-2018 Report Date: 11-16-2018 EPA Laboratory ID# VA01419 NVLAP Lab Code: 500096-0 Asbestos License: 300435 License: #PH-0198 Page 1 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 November 16, 2018 Client Job Number: Client Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Dear HealthSafe Inspections, We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs. On November 7, 2018 we received 26 samples by FedEx for the job referenced above. 26 samples were received in good condition. The results in this analysis pertain only to this job, collected on the stated date and should not be used in the interpretation of any other job. This report may not be duplicated, except in full, without the written consent of Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC. This laboratory bears no responsibility for sample collection activities, analytical method limitations, or your use of the test results. Interpretation and use of test results are your responsibility. Any reference to health effects or interpretation of mold levels is strictly the opinion of Hayes Microbial Consulting. In no event, shall Hayes Microbial Consulting or any of its employees be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of your use of the test results. Steve Hayes, BSMT(ASCP) Laboratory Director Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC Page 2 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020 (PLM)HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Number: Collected by: Email: Jim Baker healthsafeinspections@gmail.com Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Collected: Date Received: Date Reported: 11/06/2018 11/07/2018 11/16/2018 #Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers 1 1 1-ST-1 Brittle / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 2 2 1-ST-2 Brittle / White (None Detected) 2 % Cellulose fibers 98 % 3 3 1-ST-3 Brittle / White (None Detected) 2 % Cellulose fibers 98 % 4 4 1-ST-4 Brittle / White (None Detected) 2 % Cellulose fibers 98 % 5 5 1-ST-5 Brittle / White (None Detected) 2 % Cellulose fibers 98 % 6 6 1-ST-JC-1 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 7 7 1-ST-JC-2 / (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Notes: Sample Not Submitted 8 8 1-ST-J-1 Drywall / White (None Detected) 10 % Cellulose fibers 90 % Layer 2 1-ST-J-1 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Layer 3 1-ST-J-1 Drywall/Joint Compound / White (None Detected) 10 % Cellulose fibers 90 % Notes: Composite of Drywall and Joint Compound. Signature: Date:11/15/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/16/2018 Page 3 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020 (PLM)HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Number: Collected by: Email: Jim Baker healthsafeinspections@gmail.com Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Collected: Date Received: Date Reported: 11/06/2018 11/07/2018 11/16/2018 #Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers 9 9 1-ST-J-2 Drywall / Gray (None Detected) 10 % Cellulose fibers 90 % Layer 2 1-ST-J-2 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Layer 3 1-ST-J-2 Drywall/Joint Compound / White (None Detected) 5 % Cellulose fibers 95 % Notes: Composite of Drywall and Joint Compound. 10 10 2-F-1 Brittle / White <1 % Chrysotile (None Detected) 100 % 11 11 2-F-2 Brittle / White <1 % Chrysotile (None Detected) 100 % 12 12 2-F-3 Brittle / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 13 13 2-F-4 Brittle / White <1 % Chrysotile (None Detected) 100 % 14 14 2-F-5 Brittle / White (None Detected) 3 % Cellulose fibers 97 % 15 15 2-JC-1 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 16 16 2-JC-2 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Signature: Date:11/15/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/16/2018 Page 4 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020 (PLM)HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Number: Collected by: Email: Jim Baker healthsafeinspections@gmail.com Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Collected: Date Received: Date Reported: 11/06/2018 11/07/2018 11/16/2018 #Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers 17 17 2-J-1 Drywall / White/Brown (None Detected) 12 % Cellulose fibers 88 % Layer 2 2-J-1 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Layer 3 2-J-1 Drywall/ J.Compnd / White/Brown (None Detected) 12 % Cellulose fibers 88 % Notes: Composite Of Drywall and Joint Compound. 18 18 2-J-2 Drywall / White/Brown (None Detected) 12 % Cellulose fibers 88 % Layer 2 2-J-2 Joint Compound / White (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Layer 3 2-J-2 Drywall/ J.Compnd / White/Brown (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Notes: Composite Of Drywall and Joint Compound. 19 19 STC-1 Stucco / Brown (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 20 20 STC-2 Stucco / Brown (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 21 21 STC-3 Stucco / Brown (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 22 22 STC-4 Stucco / Brown (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % Signature: Date:11/15/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/16/2018 Page 5 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020 (PLM)HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Number: Collected by: Email: Jim Baker healthsafeinspections@gmail.com Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Collected: Date Received: Date Reported: 11/06/2018 11/07/2018 11/16/2018 #Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers 23 23 STC-5 Stucco / Brown (None Detected) 3 % Fiberglass 97 % Signature: Date:11/15/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/16/2018 Page 6 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 EPA 400 Point CountHealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Number: Collected by: Email: Jim Baker healthsafeinspections@gmail.com Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Collected: Date Received: Date Reported: 11/06/2018 11/07/2018 11/16/2018 #Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers 10 10 2-F-1 Brittle / White <0.25 % Chrysotile (None Detected) 100 % Notes: Asbestos Observed Not In Counting Field of View. 11 11 2-F-2 Brittle / White <0.25 % Chrysotile (None Detected) 100 % Notes: Asbestos Observed Not In Counting Field of View. 13 13 2-F-4 Brittle / White <0.25 % Chrysotile (None Detected) 100 % Notes: Asbestos Observed Not In Counting Field of View. Signature: Date:11/15/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/16/2018 Page 7 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18041336 Asbestos - Additional InformationHealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: 970-920-2100 All samples were received in acceptable condition unless otherwise noted on the report. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by AIHA, NIST, NVLAP, NY ELAP, or any agency. The results relate only to the items tested. Hayes Microbial Consulting reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of 60 days in compliance with state and federal guidelines. All Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement associated with estimating percentages by PLM. Measurement uncertainty data can be provided when requested. 'None Detected' - Below the detected reporting limit of 1% unless point counting is performed, then the detected reporting limit is .25%. Per NY ELAP198.6 (NOB), TEM is the only reliable method to declare an NOB material as Non-Asbestos Containing. Any NY ELAP samples that are subcontracted to another laboratory will display the name and ELAP Lab Identification number in the report page heading of those samples. The original report provided to Hayes Microbial Consulting is available upon request. Signature: Date:11/15/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/16/2018 Page 8 of 8 06/18/2019 HMC #18043549 contact@hayesmicrobial.com http://hayesmicrobial.com/ Analysis Report prepared for HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO. 81621 USA Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Name: Cecil Hernandez 729 W. Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Sampled: 11-19-2018 Date Analyzed: 11-20-2018 Report Date: 11-20-2018 EPA Laboratory ID# VA01419 NVLAP Lab Code: 500096-0 Asbestos License: 300435 License: #PH-0198 Page 1 of 4 06/18/2019 HMC #18043549 HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 USA November 20, 2018 Client Job Number: Client Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W. Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Dear HealthSafe Inspections, We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs. On November 20, 2018 we received 6 samples by FedEx for the job referenced above. 6 samples were received in good condition. The results in this analysis pertain only to this job, collected on the stated date and should not be used in the interpretation of any other job. This report may not be duplicated, except in full, without the written consent of Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC. This laboratory bears no responsibility for sample collection activities, analytical method limitations, or your use of the test results. Interpretation and use of test results are your responsibility. Any reference to health effects or interpretation of mold levels is strictly the opinion of Hayes Microbial Consulting. In no event, shall Hayes Microbial Consulting or any of its employees be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of your use of the test results. Steve Hayes, BSMT(ASCP) Laboratory Director Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC Page 2 of 4 06/18/2019 HMC #18043549 EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020 (PLM)HealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 USA Phone: 970-920-2100 Job Number: Collected by: Email: Jim Baker healthsafeinspections@gmail.com Job Name:Cecil Hernandez 729 W. Francis St. Aspen, CO 81611 Date Collected: Date Received: Date Reported: 11/19/2018 11/20/2018 11/20/2018 #Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers 1 1 RF-FLT-W Roofing / Black (None Detected) 35 % Cellulose fibers 65 % 2 2 RF-FLT-E Roofing / Black (None Detected) 20 % Cellulose fibers 80 % 3 3 RF-ROL-W Roofing / Black (None Detected) 35 % Cellulose fibers 65 % 4 4 RF-ROL-E Roofing / Black (None Detected) 15 % Cellulose fibers 85 % 5 5 RF-TAR-W Roofing / Black (None Detected) (None Detected) 100 % 6 6 RF-TAR-E Roofing / Black (None Detected) 12 % Cellulose fibers 88 % Signature: Date:11/20/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/20/2018 Page 3 of 4 06/18/2019 HMC #18043549 Asbestos - Additional InformationHealthSafe Inspections 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 USA Phone: 970-920-2100 All samples were received in acceptable condition unless otherwise noted on the report. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by AIHA, NIST, NVLAP, NY ELAP, or any agency. The results relate only to the items tested. Hayes Microbial Consulting reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of 60 days in compliance with state and federal guidelines. All Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement associated with estimating percentages by PLM. Measurement uncertainty data can be provided when requested. 'None Detected' - Below the detected reporting limit of 1% unless point counting is performed, then the detected reporting limit is .25%. Per NY ELAP198.6 (NOB), TEM is the only reliable method to declare an NOB material as Non-Asbestos Containing. Any NY ELAP samples that are subcontracted to another laboratory will display the name and ELAP Lab Identification number in the report page heading of those samples. The original report provided to Hayes Microbial Consulting is available upon request. Signature: Date:11/20/2018 Reviewed by: Date:11/20/2018 Page 4 of 4 06/18/2019 06/18/2019 06/18/2019