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LIMITED REGULATED BUILDING MATERIAL
EVALUATION
ELMIRA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Field Assessment and Programing Report
Window Replacement Project - A & G Block
City of Elmira, Chemung County, New York
BELL AND SPINA – PROJECT P12-00047
OGS – PROJECT 44491
July 2012
(Revision 1 November 2012)
Prepared by
Limited Regulated Building Material Evaluation
Elmira Correctional Facility
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose and Scope .....................................................................................................1
1.2 Background ................................................................................................................1
1.3 Previous Sampling Activities ....................................................................................1
2.0
MATERIAL SAMPLING AND LABORATORY METHODOLOGY..........................1
3.0
SAMPLE RESULTS AND LOCATIONS.........................................................................2
3.1 Asbestos Sampling .....................................................................................................2
3.2 Lead Containing Materials (LCMs) .........................................................................5
3.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ...........................................................................6
4.0
QUANTITY ESTIMATE ...................................................................................................7
4.1 Asbestos ......................................................................................................................7
4.2 Lead.............................................................................................................................7
5.0
CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................8
5.1 Asbestos ......................................................................................................................8
5.2 Lead.............................................................................................................................9
5.3 PCBs ............................................................................................................................9
Tables
Table 3.1 -Summary of Asbestos Samples Collected and Results
Table 3.2 -Summary of Lead Samples Collected and Results
Table 3.3 -Summary of PCB’s Samples Collected and Results
Table 4.1 -Estimated Quantities of Asbestos Containing Materials
Table 4.2 -Estimated Quantities of Lead Containing Materials
Appendices
Appendix A – License and Certifications
Appendix B – Laboratory Analytical Data
Appendix C – Sample Location Plans
Appendix D – Material Location Plans
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INTRODUCTION
Fisher Associates P.E., L.S., P.C. (Fisher Associates), was retained by Bell and Spina Architects, PC
(Bell and Spina) on behalf of New York State Office of General Services (Client) to prepare this
Limited Regulated Building Material Report as part of the project to replace windows in A Block of
Building 18 & G Block of Building 11 on the campus of Elmira Correctional Facility.
Revision 1 incorporates the finding of our November 2012 site visit to collect additional lead
samples.
1.1
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of the evaluation was to locate, identify, and quantify potential environmental
concerns, such as asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), lead-containing materials (LCMs),
and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), on or within the two blocks scheduled for renovation.
1.2
Background
This Limited Regulated Building Material Evaluation was prepared in accordance with the
April 17, 2012 proposal for ACM investigation and Evaluation for Programming Report
approved by the Client, and is consistent with the requirements outlined in the NYSDOL
Industrial Code Rule 56 (ICR 56). The Code Rule requires an asbestos building demolition
survey and asbestos abatement be performed prior to alterations, renovations, or demolition,
and advertising for bids or contracting for this work.
1.3
Previous Sampling Activities
Fisher Associates received no previous sampling reports to review.
2.0
MATERIAL SAMPLING AND LABORATORY METHODOLOGY
A NYSDOL-certified asbestos inspector from Fisher Associates collected bulk samples of suspect
ACMs on May 03, 2012 and June 13, 2012. An addition site visit was made on November 9, 2012.
Bulk samples were collected using hand tools from each matrix identified as a potential ACM. Where
possible, and based on quantities, samples were collected in triplicate as per OSHA 29 CFR
1926.1101, AHERA, and NESHAPS. Additionally, paint samples were collected and analyzed for
lead, and caulking materials were sampled and analyzed for PCBs. Upon completion of the sampling,
chain-of-custody forms were completed for the all materials sampled. Samples were delivered under
standard chain-of-custody protocol to AmeriSci Laboratories (AmeriSci) for asbestos and Paradigm
Environmental Services, Inc. (Paradigm) for lead and PCBs, both (NYSDOH) certified laboratories.
The suspect asbestos materials were analyzed in accordance with NYSDOL guidelines for the
presence of asbestos. The procedures followed are in accordance with the NYSDOH Environmental
Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP). ICR 56 defines materials containing greater than one percent
(1%) asbestos by weight as being an asbestos-containing material.
The paint samples were analyzed via SW846 Method 3050 /6010 to determine the lead content of the
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paints. Those materials having a concentration equal or greater than 0.5% by weight in lead are
considered to be lead based.
The materials sampled for PCBs were analyzed by USEPA Method 8082. According to the USEPA,
materials containing greater than fifty (50) parts per million (ppm) are considered PCB-containing.
Fisher Associates’ Asbestos Handling License and the Asbestos Inspectors’ certifications are included
in Appendix A. Copies of the laboratory’s analytical results are included in Appendix B. The Bulk
Sample Location Plans are included in Appendix C. The areas of asbestos containing materials are
included in Appendix D.
3.0
SAMPLE RESULTS AND LOCATIONS
3.1
Asbestos Sampling
Table 3.1 provides a summary of the laboratory analytical results for the samples collected
from each suspect material during the assessment and includes Material sampled, Sample
Identification (same as the client id on the chain of custody and the analytical data sheets),
sample location and the percent asbestos based on analytical data. Those samples identified as
being ACMs (greater than one percent asbestos) are shaded in the table.
Table 3.1
Summary of Asbestos Samples Collected and Results
Elmira Correctional Facility
Elmira - Blocks A & G
Material
Sample
Identification
Sample Location
1-A
Building 18 A-Block
1-B
Building 18 A-Block
2-A
Building 18 A-Block
2-B
Building 18 A-Block
3-A
Building 18 A-Block
3-B
Building 18 A-Block
4-A
Building 11 G-Block
4-B
Building 11 G-Block
Tan Window Glaze
% Asbestos
NAD
White Caulk
Tan Window Caulk
Anthophyllite=1.1%
Trace Chrysotile
NAD
Tan Window Caulk
NAD
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Elmira - Blocks A & G
Material
Sample
Identification
Sample Location
5-A
Building 18 A-Block
5-B
Building 18 A-Block
White Misc. Caulk
Concrete (window
well)
NAD
7-A
Building 18 A-Block
NAD
7-B
Building 11 G-Block
8-A
Building 18 A-Block
8-B
Building 11 G-Block
9-A
Building 18 A-Block
9-B
Building 11 G-Block
10-A
Building 18 A-Block
Grey Glazing
White / Tan Glazing
Yellow/White
Exterior Caulk
Brown Fibrous
Insulation
% Asbestos
Anthophyllite=1.05%
Trace Chrysotile
Trace Anthophyllite
Trace Chrysotile
Chrysotile = 2.5%
10-B
Building 11 G-Block
11-A
Building 18 A-Block
NAD
11-B
Building 11 G-Block
NAD
11-C
Building 18 A-Block
NAD
12-A
Building 11 G-Block
12-B
Building 18 A-Block
13-A
Building 11
NAD
13-B
Building 18
NAD
14-A
Building 11
NAD
14-B
Building 18
NAD
15-A
Building 18 A-Block
15-B
Building 11 G-Block
Trace Anthophyllite
Trace Chrysotile
16-A
Building 18 A-Block
16-B
Building 11 G-Block
Grey Exterior Glaze
Trace Chrysotile
Red Brick (exterior)
Gray Block Mortar
(associated with 13)
White / Grey
Exterior Caulk
White Exterior
Glazing
Trace Anthophyllite
Trace Chrysotile
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Elmira - Blocks A & G
Material
Grey Exterior
Caulk
Large Window
Glaze
Grey Plaster
White Plaster
Brown Mastic on
window frame¹
Brown Window
Insulation
Sample
Identification
Sample Location
17-A
Building 18 A-Block
17-B
Building 11 G-Block
18-A
West End Building 18
18-B
West End Building 18
19-A
A-Block East End
19-B
A-Block East End
19-C
G-Block West
20-A
G-Block West End
20-B
G-Block West End
20-C
A-Block East End
21-A
A-Block East End
21-B
A-Block East End
22-A
A Block East End
22-B
A-Block East End
23-A
A-block East End
% Asbestos
Chrysotile = 1.2%
Trace Anthophyllite
Trace Chrysotile
NAD
NAD
Chrysotile = 2.7%
NAD
Brown/Black Paper
NAD
23-B
A-Block East End
1 - Brown Mastic is located on part of frame that embedded in block.
NAD – No Asbestos Detected
Trace – Less than 1% Asbestos Detected
There was no Sample Identification six (6) collected
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Lead Containing Materials (LCMs)
Table 3.2 below lists the sampled materials, the location of each sample, and the concentration
of lead for each sample. Those samples identified as being LCMs are shaded in the table.
Table 3.2
Summary of Lead Samples Collected and Results
Elmira Correctional Facility
Elmira - Blocks A & G
Material
Sample
Identification
Sample Location
Lead (% by
Weight)
Layered White Paint
LP-1
Building 18 A-Block
4.57
Black Paint on Window Pane
LP-2
Random Cell Window Panes
<0.045
Black Paint associated with West
End Windows.
LP-3
West End Windows
2.15
Grey Paint in
LP-4
Walls and Windows in Cells
<0.026
Blue Paint West End Windows
LP-5
West End Windows
.190
Grey Paint
LP-6
West End Windows
<0.058
Exterior Green Paint**
LP- 7
Exterior Cell Bird Screens
0.04
Exterior Paint on Lintels**
LP-8
Exterior Lintels
9.96
Black Paint on Arched Infill**
N/A
4th Floor Windows
(Not Accessible)
ASSUMED
** Inspected during the Nov.2012 site visit.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Fisher Associates collected samples of caulking materials from representative locations. The
samples were collected from materials that typically would have had petroleum-like products
intermixed to prevent the caulking materials from drying out.
Table 3.3
Summary of PCB Samples Collected and Results
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Material
Sample
Identification
Sample Location
PCBs
(mg/Kg=ppm)
Tan Window Glaze
PCB-1
Building 18 A-Block
< 18.2
White Caulk
PCB-2
Building 18 A-Block
< 15.7
Tan Window Caulk
PCB-3
Building 18-A Block
< 19.2
Tan Window Caulk
PCB-4
Building 11 G-Block
< 19.0
Window Glaze
PCB-8
Building 18 A-Block
< 17.4
White / Tan Glazing
PCB-9
Building 18 A-Block
< 18.0
Exterior Caulk
PCB-10
Building 18
< 13.9
Grey Exterior Glaze
PCB-12
Building 18
< 15.2
White / Grey Exterior
Caulk
PCB-15
Building 18
< 14.3
Grey Exterior Glazing
PCB-16
Building 18
< 16.5
Grey Exterior Caulk
PCB-17
Building 18
< 19.8
Large Window Glaze
PCB-18
West End Building 18
< 18.7
The PCB Sample Identification correlates to the Asbestos Sample Identification, (PCB-10) is the same
material as asbestos samples (10-A and 10-B)
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4.0
QUANTITY ESTIMATE
This section summarizes estimated quantities of the positively identified ACMs, Lead Containing
Paint and PCBs found in the various materials sampled during the building surveys. The approximate
locations and extent of the ACMs for the buildings are shown on the Hazardous Material Location
Plans contained in Appendix D.
4.1
Asbestos
The materials listed in Table 4.1 were sampled during the survey and identified via laboratory
analysis as ACMs. These samples indicate the corresponding sample identification number,
the material, the location(s) of the material and the approximate quantities of each material.
Table 4.1
Estimated Quantities of Asbestos-Containing Materials
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Elmira - Blocks A & G
Material
Sample
Identific
ation
White Caulk
2
Grey Glazing
8
Yellow/White Exterior
Caulk
Brown Mastic on
Window Frame
10/17
21
Material Location
Inner Windows A & G Block
Inner and Outer Windows of A
& G Block
A & G Block Exterior
Windows
Window- Part of frame
embedded in the block
Approximate
Material
Quantity
7120 LF
25200 LF
7120 LF
772 LF
Fisher Associates only surveyed areas of anticipated impacts based on the scope of work presented to
us in the RFP. Sampling only occurred in very limited areas due to the nature of the work site, and
was further limited by weather, and as previously stated, any roofing material on buildings listed in
this report are to be handled as ACM. Asbestos Containing Materials may exist throughout other areas
of the Facility.
4.2
Lead
The samples listed in Table 4.2 are samples collected during the recent survey conducted by Fisher
Associates and identified via laboratory analysis as LCMs. These samples indicate the corresponding
sample identification number, the material, the location(s) of the material and the approximate
quantities of each material. Those materials having a concentration equal or greater than 0.5% by
weight are considered to be Lead Containing.
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Table 4.2
Estimated Quantities of Lead-Containing Materials
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Elmira - Blocks A & G
Material
Sample
Identification
Location
Quantity
Layered White Paint
LP-1
Window Well of Cells
N/A
Black Paint associated with
West End Windows.
LP-3
West End Windows
1600 LF
Exterior Paint on Lintels**
LP-8
Lintels
2 SF /Lintel
Black Paint on Arched
N/A
4th Floor Windows
4 SF / Opening
Infill***
** LP-8 was collected during the Nov.2012 site visit.
*** Black Paint on 4th floor arched infill is ASSUMED to be Lead Based.
Fisher Associates only surveyed areas of anticipated impacts based on the scope of work presented to
us in the RFP. Sampling only occurred in very limited areas due to the nature of the work site. Lead
Containing Materials may exist throughout other areas of the Facility.
4.3
PCBs
The investigation conducted by Fisher Associates also included the testing for PCBs. Those materials
tested included caulking and sealants. Materials are considered to be PCB-containing if the total
concentration of the PCB compounds exceeds fifty (50) parts per million (ppm). Based on the testing,
none of the caulks sampled are considered to be PCB-containing.
Fisher Associates only surveyed areas of anticipated impacts based on the scope of work presented to
us in the RFP. Sampling only occurred in very limited areas due to the nature of the work site. PCBContaining Materials may exist throughout other areas of the Facility.
5.0
CONCLUSIONS
5.1
Asbestos
Asbestos containing materials (ACMs) have been identified as part of this assessment. In
accordance with 12 NYCRR 56, no demolition or renovation work shall be commenced by
any owner or agent prior to completion of asbestos abatement performed by a licensed
asbestos abatement contractor. If suspect asbestos containing materials not identified in this
pre-renovation asbestos survey report are discovered during the renovation process, it is
required that the presence, location and quantity of newly discovered material, be conveyed
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within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery to the building owner or their representative. All
activities must cease in the area where the presumed asbestos containing material or suspect
miscellaneous ACM is found, until a licensed asbestos contractor appropriately assesses and
manages the discovered materials.
5.2
Lead
It is recommended that a Handling of Lead Containing Materials specification section be
developed. This section specifies the requirements for the detection and prevention of lead
dust contamination in lead dust control work areas and areas adjacent to them, protection of
workers, post-work cleaning, pre-disposal testing and appropriate disposal of removed
material.
Should the project involve mechanical grinding, flame cutting, torching or welding a surface
containing LBP, then lead abatement is required and an appropriate lead abatement
specification would be recommended.
Finally, all trades must follow the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 29
CFR 1926.62 regulation, which considers any amount of Lead to be of concern. The
regulation states that the employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to lead at
concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m³) averaged over
an 8-hour period.
5.3
PCBs
The investigation conducted by Fisher Associates also included the testing for PCBs. Those
materials tested included caulking and sealants. Materials are considered to be PCBcontaining if the total concentration of the PCB compounds exceeds fifty (50) parts per
million (ppm). Based on the testing, none of the caulks sampled are considered to be PCBcontaining.
Analytical Report Cover Page
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For Lab Project # 12:2540
Issued June 22, 2012
This report contains a total of 4 pages
The reported results relate only to the samples as they have been received by the laboratory.
Any noncompliant QC parameters having impact on the data are flagged or documented on the final
report.
All soil/sludge samples have been reported on a dry weight basis, unless qualified “reported as received”.
Other solids are reported as received.
Each page of this document is part of a multipage report. This document may not be reproduced except
in its entirety, without the prior consent of Paradigm Environmental Services, Inc.
The Chain of Custody provides additional information, including compliance with sample condition
requirements upon receipt. Sample condition requirements are defined under the 2003 NELAC
Standard, sections 5.5.8.3.1 and 5.5.8.3.2. Aliquots separated for certain tests, such as TCLP, are indicated
on the Chain of Custody and final reports with an “A” suffix.
NYSDOH ELAP does not certify for all parameters. Paradigm Environmental Services or the indicated
subcontracted laboratory does hold certification for all analytes where certification is offered by ELAP
unless otherwise specified.
Data qualifiers are used, when necessary, to provide additional information about the data. This
information may be communicated as a flag or as text at the bottom of the report. Please refer to the
following list of frequently used data flags and their meaning:
“<” = analyzed for but not detected at or above the reporting limit.
“E” = Result has been estimated, calibration limit exceeded.
“Z” = See case narrative.
“D” = Duplicate results outside QC limits. May indicate a non-homogenous matrix.
“M” = Matrix spike recoveries outside QC limits. Matrix bias indicated.
“B” = Method blank contained trace levels of analyte. Refer to included method blank report.
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North
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SAMPLE LOCATION PLAN - X1.02
A BLOCK, BLDG. 18
North
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WC WG BM
WC WG BM
APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES FOR
G BLOCK, BLDG. 11
WC
3,360 LF INNER; 3,360 LF OUTER
WG
4,800 LF INNER; 7,000 LF OUTER
BM
336 LF (ASSUMED)
APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES FOR
G BLOCK, BLDG. 11, WEST END
WC WG BM
WC
200 LF INNER; 200 LF OUTER
WG
800 LF
BM
50 LF (ASSUMED)
LEGEND
PI
BM
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ASBESTOS LOCATION PLAN - X2.01
G BLOCK, BLDG. 11
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APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES FOR
A BLOCK, BLDG. 18
WC WG BM
WC
3,360 LF INNER; 3,360 LF OUTER
WG
4,800 LF INNER; 7,000 LF OUTER
BM
336 LF (ASSUMED)
WC WG
BM
APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES FOR
A BLOCK, BLDG. 18, WEST END
WC
200 LF INNER; 200 LF OUTER
WG
800 LF
BM
50 LF (ASSUMED)
WC WG BM
LEGEND
WC WG BM
WC WG BM
PI
BM
Not to Scale
ASBESTOS LOCATION PLAN - X2.02
A BLOCK, BLDG. 18
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