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Home My WebLink AboutFile Documents.711 S Galena St.0036-2023-BRES (3) 1 HealthSafe Inspections Inc 390 Apple Drive Basalt CO 81621 970-920-2100 Jim Baker CDPHE Asbestos Building Inspector #13437 Ben Baker CDPHE Asbestos Building Inspector #25863 ASBESTOS REPORT DATE 01/18/2023 CLIENT Rodolfo Cruz PROPERTY ADDRESS of INSPECTION Alpenblick Condominiums #16, 711 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado 81611 02/28/202304/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 2 CLIENT BACKGROUND & PLANS The Client, Rodolfo Cruz, is planning a renovation-remodel-demolition of the kitchen of the above-referenced condominium unit, which will have impacts of disturbance, detachment, deconstruction, demolition, and disposal (5D) of drywall building materials, of which some are suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM). Prior to 5D, Rodolfo is required to have an asbestos inspection by a State of Colorado CDPHE certified asbestos inspector who will collect bulk samples of the suspect ACM and have those samples analyzed at a certified laboratory for asbestos content. Rodolfo hired HealthSafe Inspections, Inc. (hereinafter, HealthSafe) to perform a limited asbestos inspection for the kitchen. VISUAL INSPECTION & LABORATORY FINDINGS An inspection was conducted by Ben Baker of HealthSafe on Tuesday, January 03, 2023, with the tenant present during the initial survey, inspection and sample collecting. All suspect ACM were identified by homogenous materials and sampled randomly respective to the scope of those materials slated for 5D. The suspect ACM collected and analyzed by EPA 600 Method PLM analysis are the following: 1. Orange Peel Surfacing Texture, a homogeneous spray-applied surfacing material/texture [samples 1-3: OP-1,2,3], collected randomly from the kitchen west wall, kitchen south wall, and ceiling in the center, respectively. Samples were collected on different surfaces spread out in the kitchen. This surfacing material/texture is friable and located on the ceilings and walls of the kitchen. The estimated impact area of 5D is more than 10 sf, but less than 1,000 sf (±250 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: JC-1,2], collected from the kitchen SW corner and laundry spandrel closet SE corner, respectively. This material is friable and applied to the kitchen 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: J-1,2], collected from the kitchen SW corner and laundry spandrel closet SE corner, respectively. These composite layered taped and joint compounded drywall materials are friable and located on the ceilings and walls of the kitchen with an orange peel applied surfacing material/texture. The estimated impact area of 5D is more than 10 sf, but less than 1,000 sf (±250 sf), requiring a minimum of at least two composite core samples of all layers. The PLM analytical estimated results: 2% Chrysotile asbestos in the joint compound of sample 6 with EPA 400 Point Count results: 0.50%. 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 3 A total of 7 suspect homogeneous ACM bulk samples were collected: 7 samples were analyzed by EPA 600 PLM analytical methods and 1 of those samples was analyzed by EPA 400 Point Count Method 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 report #23000256_3. HEALTHSAFE CONCLUSIONS • There is asbestos in the drywall system joint compound that does NOT require abatement confirmed at <1% by EPA 400 Point Count Method. However, Federal OSHA regulations shall apply when working with asbestos hazards even at trace concentrations. • 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. Sincerely Submitted, Ben Baker 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 4 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 5 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. 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 6 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. 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami / #23000256 Amen ded Report Analysis Report prepared for Healt hSafe Inspec tions 390 Ap p le DriveBasalt, CO 81621 Ph o ne: (970) 920-2100 Rod o lfo C ruzAlpenblick #16711 S. Galena S t.Aspen, CO 8 1611 C ollected : Jan uary 3, 2023Received: Jan u ary 4, 2023Reported: J an u ary 11, 20 23 We w ould like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs! We rece ive d 7 sample s by FedEx in good condition for this proje ct on January 4th, 2023. The results in this analys is pertain only to this job, collected on the stated date, and should not be used in the interpre tation of any other job. I nformation s upplied by the cus tomer can affect the validity of results . These res ults apply only to the s amples as received. This re port may not be duplicated, except in full, w ithout the written consent of Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC. All information provide d to Hayes Microbial is confidential information relating to our cus tomers and their clients. We will not dis clos e, copy, or dis tribute any information verbally or written, except to thos e designated by the cus tomer(s). We take confidentiality very s eriously. No changes to the distribution list w ill be made w ithout the expres s consent of the customer. This laboratory bears no res ponsibility for s ample collection activities, analytical method limitations, or your use of the test re sults. Interpretation and us e of test res ults are your respons ibility. Any reference to health effects or inte rpretation of mold leve ls is strictly the opinion of Hayes Microbial. In no eve nt, s hall Hayes Microbial or any of its e mployee s be liable for lost profits or any s pecial, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the us e of these tes t results . Steve Hayes, BSMT(A SCP ) Lab o rato ry D irecto r Hayes Micro b ial Con su ltin g , LLC. EPA Laboratory ID: VA01419 Lab ID: #188863 DPH License: #PH-0198 Hayes Micro b ial Co n su ltin g , LLC. 3 0 0 5 East Bou n d ary Terrace, Su ite F. Mid lo th ian , VA . 2 3 1 1 2 (8 0 4 ) 5 6 2 -3 4 3 5 co n tact@h ayesmicrob ial.co m P age: 1 o f 4 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami / #Sample Material Description Non-Asbestos Fibers Asbestos Fibers 1 OP-1 Texture / White None Detected 2 OP-2 Texture / White None Detected 3 OP-3 Texture / White None Detected 4 JC-1 Joint Compound / White None Detected 5 JC-2 Joint Compound / White None Detected 6 J-1 Joint Compound / Off-White 2% Chrysotile Drywall / White 5% Cellulose Fibers None Detected 7 J-2 Joint Compound / White None Detected Drywall / White 5% Cellulose Fibers None Detected Ben B aker Health Safe In spectio n s 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 (970) 920-2100 Rodolfo Cruz Alpenblick #16 711 S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 81611 #23000256 Amended Report Asbestos P LM Bulk EPA 600/R-93, M-4/82-020 Project Analy st: Angie Llatas-Campos, Date: 0 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 3 Reviewed By : Brian Keith, Date: 0 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 3 Collected:Jan 3, 2023 Received: Jan 4, 2023 Reported: Jan 11, 2023 Revision: 3 3 0 0 5 East Bo u n d ary Terrace, Su ite F. Mid loth ian , VA . 2 3 1 1 2 (8 0 4 ) 5 6 2 -3 4 3 5 co ntact@h ayesmicro b ial.co m P age: 2 o f 4 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami / #Sample Material Description Total Points Non-Asbestos Fibers Asbestos Fibers 6 J-1 Composite: JC/DW / Off-White 400 0.50% Chrysotile Ben B aker Health Safe In spectio n s 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 (970) 920-2100 Rodolfo Cruz Alpenblick #16 711 S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 81611 #23000256 Amended Report Asbestos 400 P oint Count Project Analy st: Angie Llatas-Campos, Date: 0 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 3 Reviewed By : Brian Keith, Date: 0 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 3 Collected:Jan 3, 2023 Received: Jan 4, 2023 Reported: Jan 11, 2023 Revision: 3 3 0 0 5 East Bo u n d ary Terrace, Su ite F. Mid loth ian , VA . 2 3 1 1 2 (8 0 4 ) 5 6 2 -3 4 3 5 co ntact@h ayesmicro b ial.co m P age: 3 o f 4 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami / Analy sis Details All s amples 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 endors ement 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 s tate and federal guidelines. PLM Analy s is All Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement ass ociated with estimating percentages by PLM. Materials with interfering matrix, low as bestos content, or small fiber size may require additional analysis via TEM Analysis. TEM Analy sis Analysis by TEM is capable of providing positive identification of as bestos type(s) and s emi-quantitation of asbes tos content. Definitions 'None Detected' - Below the detected reporting limit of 1% unles s 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 N OB material as Non-As bestos Containing. Any N Y ELAP samples that are subcontracted to another laboratory will display the name and ELAP Lab Identification number in the report page heading of those s amples. The original report provided to Hayes Microbial Consulting is available upon request. Ben B aker Health Safe In spectio n s 390 Apple Drive Basalt, CO 81621 (970) 920-2100 Rodolfo Cruz Alpenblick #16 711 S. Galena St.Aspen, CO 81611 #23000256 Amended Report Asbestos Analysis Informat ion 3 0 0 5 East Bo u n d ary Terrace, Suite F. Mid loth ian , VA . 2 3 1 1 2 (8 0 4 ) 5 6 2 -3 4 3 5 co n tact@h ayesmicro b ial.com Page: 4 of 4 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 02/28/2023 04/24/ 2 0 2 3 sami 02/28/2023 04/ 2 4 / 2 0 2 3 sam i