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HealthSafe Inspections Inc
390 Apple Drive
Basalt CO 81621
970-920-2100
Ben Baker CDPHE Asbestos Building Inspector #25863
ASBESTOS REPORT
DATE
12/10/2019
CLIENT
Tony Marks
PROPERTY ADDRESS
900 E Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, Colorado 81611
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CLIENT BACKGROUND & PLANS
The Client, Tony Marks, is planning a renovation-remodel-demolition of the basement
ceiling, which will have impacts of disturbance, detachment, deconstruction,
demolition and disposal (5D) of drywall system building materials, which are suspect
asbestos containing materials (ACM) or suspect asbestos containing building materials
(ACBM). Prior to 5D, Tony is required to have an asbestos inspection by a State of
Colorado CDPHE certified asbestos building inspector who will collect bulk samples of
the suspect ACM/ACBM and have those samples analyzed at a NVLAP certified
laboratory for asbestos content. Tony hired HealthSafe Inspections, Inc. (hereinafter,
HealthSafe) to perform a limited asbestos inspection for the impacted area.
VISUAL INSPECTION & LABORATORY FINDINGS
An inspection was conducted by Ben Baker of HealthSafe on Monday, December 9, 2019
with Nathan Moore of MHK Architects present during the initial survey, inspection and
sample collecting. All suspect ACM/ACBM were identified by homogenous materials
and sampled randomly respective to the scope of those materials slated for 5D. The
suspect ACM/ACBM collected and analyzed by EPA 600 Method PLM analysis are the
following:
1. Skip-Trowel Surfacing Texture, a homogeneous trowel-applied surfacing
material/texture [samples 1-3: B-ST-1,2,3], collected randomly from the ceiling in
the east area of the clothes washer/dryer nook, ceiling above the west wall
southwest of the mechanical room and the ceiling southwest of the light fixture
west of the mechanical room, respectively, using statistically random sampling.
This surfacing material/texture is on ceilings and walls of the basement. The
estimated impact area of 5D is more than 10 sf, but less than 1,000 sf, requiring a
minimum of at least three surfacing/texture material samples. The PLM analytical
estimated results: NONE DETECTED.
2. Drywall System Joint Compound: a homogeneous miscellaneous seam taping
compound requiring at least two samples [samples 4-5: B-JC-1,2], collected from
the ceiling west of the light fixture outside the mechanical room and the center of
the ceiling in the clothes washer/dryer nook, respectively. This material is applied
to the basement’s drywall system. The PLM analytical estimated results: NONE
DETECTED.
3. Drywall System, a homogeneous taped and joint compounded drywall system
(classified as a miscellaneous material as a complete integral system) [samples 6-
7: B-J-1,2], collected from the ceiling west of the light fixture outside the
mechanical room and the inside corner of the ceiling and wall on the east side of
the clothes washer/dryer nook, respectively. These composite layered taped and
joint compounded drywall materials are on ceilings and walls of the basement
with a skip-trowel applied surfacing material/texture. The estimated impact area
of 5D is more than 10 sf, but less than 1,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least
two composite core samples of all layers. The PLM analytical estimated results:
NONE DETECTED.
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A total of 7 suspect homogeneous ACM/ACBM bulk samples were collected and 7
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. There is NO asbestos in all 7
samples.
See supporting Hayes Microbial Consulting, Inc. data report #19050500.
HEALTHSAFE CONCLUSIONS
• There is NO asbestos in any of the suspect building materials slated for 5D in the
#3 basement storage closet. NO asbestos abatement will be required for any of the
building materials. All building waste and debris can be disposed of in any landfill
which accepts normal, non-hazardous building waste.
Sincerely Submitted,
Ben Baker
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COLORADO & FEDERAL ASBESTOS REGULATIONS SUMMARY
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.
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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
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.
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#19050500
Analysis Report prepared for
HealthSafe
Inspections
390 Apple DriveBasalt, CO 81621
Phone: (970) 920-2100
Tony Marks 900 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611
Collected: December 9, 2019Received: December 10, 2019Reported: December 10, 2019
We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs!
We received 7 samples by FedEx in good condition for this project on December 10th, 2019.
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. In no event, shall
Hayes Microbial or any of its employees be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use of these test results.
Steve Hayes, BSMT(ASCP)
Laboratory Director
Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC.
EPA Laboratory ID: VA01419
Lab ID: #188863
DPH License: #PH-0198
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#Sample Material Description Non-Asbestos Fibers Asbestos Fibers
1 B-ST-1 Brittle / White None Detected
2 B-ST-2 Brittle / White None Detected
3 B-ST-3 Brittle / White None Detected
4 B-JC-1 Joint Compound / White None Detected
5 B-JC-2 Joint Compound / White None Detected
6 B-J-1 Drywall / White/Brown 3% Cellulose Fibers None Detected
Joint Compound / White None Detected
Joint Compound / Drywall / White/Brown None Detected
Lab Note: Composite of Drywall & Joint Compound.
7 B-J-2 Drywall / White/Brown 3% Cellulose Fibers None Detected
Joint Compound / White None Detected
Joint Compound / Drywall / White/Brown None Detected
Lab Note: Composite of Drywall & Joint Compound.
Ben Baker
HealthSafe Inspections
390 Apple Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 920-2100
Tony Marks 900 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611
#19050500
Asbestos PLM Bulk
EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020
Project Analyst:
Darien Williams,
Date:
12 - 10 - 2019
Reviewed By:
Geepha Jacob,
Date:
12 - 10 - 2019
Collected:Dec 9, 2019 Received: Dec 10, 2019 Reported: Dec 10, 2019
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Analysis Details 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.
PLM Analysis All Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement associated with estimating percentages by PLM.
Materials with interfering matrix, low asbestos content, or small fiber size may require additional analysis via TEM Analysis.
TEM Analysis Analysis by TEM is capable of providing positive identification of asbestos type(s) and semi-quantitation of asbestos content.
Definitions 'None Detected' - Below the detected reporting limit of 1% unless point counting is performed, then the detected reporting limit is .25%.
New York ELAP 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.
Ben Baker
HealthSafe Inspections
390 Apple Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 920-2100
Tony Marks 900 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611
#19050500
Asbestos Analysis Information
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