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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
10/24/2017
CLIENT
Guy Kurtz
PROJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS
814 West Bleeker Street, Unit #A5, Aspen, Colorado 81611
For orientation purposes the front door faces north.
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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 1 sample
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
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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.
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Guy Kurtz hired HealthSafe Inspections, Inc. (hereinafter, HealthSafe) to perform an
asbestos building inspection, bulk sampling and report for an entire demolition/gut of the
interior non-structural building materials. This report is limited to interior materials only,
and is unlimited in this regard to the interior materials.
VISUAL INSPECTION & LABORATORY FINDINGS
An inspection was conducted by Jim Baker of HealthSafe on Monday morning, October
9, 2017 with the Client, Guy Kurtz, present during the initial inspection and bulk sample
collection. A follow-up inspection and bulk sampling was performed on Thursday
morning, October 19th to collect additional basement and stairwell samples. Suspect
ACM/ACBM (drywall materials only) were identified and sampled.
In this condominium, it was most difficult to ascertain differences in
homogeneous “orange peel” spray-applied surfacing material. Parts and pieces may have
been remodeled with very good matching “orange peel” texture on all three levels of the
unit, including mechanical areas, closets, bedrooms, stairwells and ceilings. Bathrooms
had flat taped joints, considered homogeneous to the entire interior drywall system. Of all
14 samples collected from all three levels, only one sample had Chrysotile asbestos,
estimated at 3%, EPA 400 Point Counted at exactly 1.25% (see Hayes Report #17030221,
sample 3, A5-OP-C/W-T-1, pages 3 and 4). The following photo reveals where this
sample was collected, at the bottom right corner of the electric panel cover in the
basement mechanical room on the west wall:
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Additional samples were collected in the mechanical room, one approximately 15” to 20”
directly below the sample above near the electric panel cover (see Hayes Report
#17031875, sample #2, OM, 5A-OP-MECH-C/W-T-1, page 3). Additional samples were
collected directly above from the ceiling of the mechanical room and the east wall of the
mechanical room. NO asbestos was detected in the other mechanical room samples. In
fact, there was NO asbestos detected anywhere else in the three levels of the
condominium. Additional samples were collected in the basement bedrooms and lower
stairwell. No asbestos was detected in any of these samples. A inside joint sample was
collected as a composite sample of all drywall layers in the basement under-stair storage
closet, adjacent to the basement mechanical room (Hayes Report #17030221, sample 1,
A5-OP-C/W-J-1, page 3). No asbestos was detected in this composite sample with the
same “orange peel” texture. An additional inside joint composite sample of the
mechanical room west wall and ceiling joint (Hayes Report #17031875, sample 1, M,
5A-OP-MECH-C/W-J, page 3). This is directly above and 2’ to 3’ to the right (north) of
the electric panel; no asbestos was detected in the joint compound or the applied “orange
peel” texture.
Those materials are the following:
1. A homogeneous taped and joint compounded drywall system (classified as a
miscellaneous material as a complete integral system) [Hayes Report #17030221,
samples 1-2: A5-OP-C/W-J-1,2; Hayes Report #17031875, sample 1, M, 5A-OP-
MECH-C/W-J]; these composite layered taped and joint compounded drywall
materials are on ceilings and walls of the condominium three-floor interior,
bathroom areas without an applied surfacing material and all other areas with an
“orange peel” surfacing material/texture. The estimated surface area is more than
1,000 sf, but less than 5,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least two composite
core samples (three were collected) of all drywall layers (“…number of samples
sufficient to determine” …if asbestos is present or not). The PLM analytical
estimated results: NONE DETECTED.
2. A homogeneous spray-applied “orange peel” surfacing material/texture [Hayes
Report #17030221, samples A5-OP-C/W-T-1,2,4,5,6,7]. This surfacing
material/texture is on ceilings and walls of the entire condominium interior three
floor levels—except the west wall of the basement mechanical room near the
electric panel. The estimated surface area is more than 1,000 sf, but less than
5,000 sf, requiring a minimum of at least seven surfacing/texture material
samples; 11 texture samples were collected in addition to the one Hayes Report
#17030221, A5-OP-C/W-T-3 sample. The PLM analytical estimated results:
NONE DETECTED.
A homogeneous spray-applied “orange peel” surfacing material/texture Hayes Report
#17030221, sample A5-OP-C/W-T-1]. This surfacing material/texture is on ceilings and
walls of the []. The estimated surface area is more than 32 sf, but less than 1,000 sf,
requiring a minimum of at least three surfacing/texture material samples. The PLM
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analytical estimated results: 3% Chrysotile asbestos, EPA 400 Point Count exact
percentage: 1.25% Chrysotile asbestos. This spray-applied “orange peel” texture in and
around the electric panel only with possible overspray is classified as friable ACM in
good, undamaged condition, estimated to be less than 32 sf in total surface area. Being
below the trigger level of 32 sf, an asbestos abatement will not be required. However,
because asbestos fibers are in this spray-applied surfacing material directly around the
basement electric panel, OSHA regulations shall apply for anyone disturbing, removing
or disposing of this material, including PPE, containments and wet removal methods, etc.
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 were no other additional suspect asbestos building materials to sample which were
slated to be disturbed, removed or disposed of. A total of 14 suspect homogeneous
ACM/ACBM bulk samples were collected and 14 samples were analyzed. The bulk
samples were analyzed by PLM 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 #17030221 and 17031875.
HEALTHSAFE CONCLUSIONS
• The “orange peel” spray-applied surfacing material/texture in and around the
basement mechanical room electric panel on the west wall is classified as ACM at
1.25% Chrysotile asbestos, but it is estimated to be less than 32 sf, including
overspray. Because it is less than the trigger level of 32 sf, no asbestos abatement
around the electric panel will be required. However, OSHA regulations shall
apply.
• The condominium interior drywall system throughout the three levels has NO
DETECTION of asbestos, with the only exception of the above material in the
bullet-point paragraph directly above. No asbestos abatement will be required.
Sincerely Submitted,
Jim Baker
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HMC #17030221
contact@hayesmicrobial.com
http://hayesmicrobial.com/
Analysis Report prepared for
HealthSafe Inspections
390 Apple Drive
Basalt, CO. 81621
Phone: 970-920-2100
Job Name: Guy Kurtz
814 W Bleeker St, A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Date Sampled: 10-09-2017
Date Analyzed: 10-17-2017
Report Date: 10-17-2017
EPA Laboratory ID# VA01419
NVLAP Lab Code: 500096-0 Asbestos License: 300435 License: #PH-0198
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HMC #17030221
HealthSafe Inspections
390 Apple Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
October 17, 2017
Client Job Number:
Client Job Name:Guy Kurtz
814 W Bleeker St, A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Dear HealthSafe Inspections,
We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs. On October 10, 2017 we received 10 samples by FedEx for the job
referenced above. 10 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
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HMC #17030221
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:Guy Kurtz
814 W Bleeker St, A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Date Collected:
Date Received:
Date Reported:
10/09/2017
10/10/2017
10/17/2017
#Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers
1 1 A5-OP--C/W-J-1 Drywall / White/Brown
(None Detected)
12 % Cellulose fibers
88 %
Layer 2 A5-OP--C/W-J-1 Joint Compound / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
2 2 A5-OP--C/W-J-1 Drywall / White/Brown
(None Detected)
12 % Cellulose fibers
88 %
Layer 2 A5-OP--C/W-J-1 Joint Compound / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
3 3 A5-OP--C/W-T-1 Texture / White
3 % Chrysotile
(None Detected)
97 %
4 4 A5-OP--C/W-T-2 Texture / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
5 5 A5-OP--C/W-T-3 Texture / White
(None Detected)
12 % Cellulose fibers
88 %
6 6 A5-OP--C/W-T-4 Tile / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
7 7 A5-OP--C/W-T-5 Texture / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
8 8 A5-OP--C/W-T-6 Texture / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
9 9 A5-OP--C/W-T-7 Texture / White
(None Detected)
(None Detected)
100 %
Signature: Date:10/17/2017 Reviewed by: Date:10/17/2017
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HMC #17030221
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:Guy Kurtz
814 W Bleeker St, A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Date Collected:
Date Received:
Date Reported:
10/09/2017
10/10/2017
10/17/2017
#Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers
3 3 A5-OP--C/W-T-1 Texture / White
1.25 % Chrysotile
(None Detected)
98.75 %
Signature: Date:10/17/2017 Reviewed by: Date:10/17/2017
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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. The 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. The results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement associated with
estimating percentages by polarized light microscopy. 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. Hayes Microbial Consulting reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of 60 days in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Signature: Date:10/17/2017 Reviewed by: Date:10/17/2017
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HMC #17031875
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: Guy Kurtz
814 W. Bleeker St. #A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Date Sampled: 10-19-2017
Date Analyzed: 10-20-2017
Report Date: 10-20-2017
EPA Laboratory ID# VA01419
NVLAP Lab Code: 500096-0 Asbestos License: 300435 License: #PH-0198
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HealthSafe Inspections
390 Apple Drive
Basalt, CO 81621 USA
October 20, 2017
Client Job Number:
Client Job Name:Guy Kurtz
814 W. Bleeker St. #A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Dear HealthSafe Inspections,
We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs. On October 20, 2017 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
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HMC #17031875
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:Guy Kurtz
814 W. Bleeker St. #A5
Aspen, CO 81611
Date Collected:
Date Received:
Date Reported:
10/19/2017
10/20/2017
10/20/2017
#Sample Name Description Asbestos Fibers Other Fibers Non- Fibers
1 M 5A-OP-MECH-C/W-J Drywall / White/Brown
(None Detected)
12 % Cellulose fibers
88 %
Layer 2 5A-OP-MECH-C/W-J Joint Compound / White
(None Detected)
2 % Cellulose fibers
98 %
2 OM 5A-OP-MECH-C/W-T-1 Texture / White
(None Detected)
3 % Cellulose fibers
97 %
3 1M 5A-OP-MECH-C/W-T-2 Texture / White
(None Detected)
5 % Cellulose fibers
95 %
4 2M 5A-OP-MECH-C/W-T-3 Texture / White
(None Detected)
3 % Cellulose fibers
97 %
5 B 5A-OP-BAS-SW-BR-T-5 Texture / White
(None Detected)
3 % Cellulose fibers
97 %
6 S 5A-OP-STR-E-T-6 Texture / White
(None Detected)
3 % Cellulose fibers
97 %
Signature: Date:10/20/2017 Reviewed by: Date:10/20/2017
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HMC #17031875
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. The 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. The results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement associated with
estimating percentages by polarized light microscopy. 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. Hayes Microbial Consulting reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of 60 days in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Signature: Date:10/20/2017 Reviewed by: Date:10/20/2017
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