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CONTRACT Between CITY OF FORT WORTH and ENERCON SERVICES, INC. For Professional Services Contract for Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services ENV 11-02: AIHS Transportation & Public Works Environmental Services Division May 2011 )--1 1 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WO~Tt1 1 TX M&C Review Page 1 of 2 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORTH ~ COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/12/2011 DATE: 4/12/2011 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24850 LOG NAME: 20AIHS2011 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract with Enercon Services, Inc., for Industrial Hygiene , Asbestos and Mold Assessment Services Not to Exceed $100,000 .00 Per Contract Year RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Enercon Services, Inc., for industrial hygiene, asbestos and mold assessment services not to exceed $100,000.00 per contract year. DISCUSSION: The Transportation and Public Works Department and Environmental Services Division requires a professional services contract for the provision of industrial hygiene, asbestos and mold consultant services on an as-needed basis. The Environmental Services Division requested qualifications from industrial hygiene, asbestos and mold assessment service providers on December 9, 2010. Statements of Qualifications were received on January 13, 2011 from the following firms: Enercon Services, Inc. ERC Environmental Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Industries, Inc. Strategic Environmental Health & Safety Solutions, Inc. SWG Consultants, Inc. dba Southwest Geoscience Terracon Consultants, Inc. Staff first reviewed the Statements of Qualifications received and selected Enercon Services, Inc. based on demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services. Staff then reviewed the sealed cost proposal and determined the prices submitted to be fair and reasonable. Staff recommends award of the contract to Enercon Services, Inc. The contract term will be one year, with three one-year options to renew . Renewal may be affected by mutual agreement in writing by the City Manager or his designated representative to the contractor within 30 days of the expiration of the prior term and does not require specific City Council approval, provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal term. This contract will span two fiscal years, with approximately 40 percent of the expenditures expected in Fiscal Year 2011 and the remaining 60 percent occurring in Fiscal Year 2012. Enercon Services, Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to five percent M/WBE participation . The City's goal on this project is five percent. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Environmental Protection Operating Fund (R103). http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc _review .asp?ID= 149l5&councildate=4/12/2011 4 /15/2011 M&C Review TO Fund/Account/Centers Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS FROM Fund/Account/Centers R103 539120 0204106 $100.000 .00 Fernando Costa (6122) Greg Simmons (Acting) (7862) Michael A. Gange (6569) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=l4915&councildate=4/12 /2011 Page 2 of2 4/15/2011 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT § § § KNOWN ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: This Contract is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a home-rule municipality located within Tarrant, Denton, Parker, and Wise Counties, Texas, acting through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Enercon Services, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation ("Contractor''), acting through John R. Corn, its duly authorized Vice President. City and Contractor may be referred to herein individually as a Party, or collectively as the Parties. WITNESS ETH: That for and in consideration of mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties hereto mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS Air Monitoring means the collection of airborne samples for analysis of asbestos fibers. AIHA means the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Asbestos means the asbestiform varieties of chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite and all materials containing one ( 1 % ) percent or more of any of those substances. Asbestos abatement means the removal, the encapsulation or the enclosure of asbestos for the purpose of, that has the effect of, reducing or eliminating airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers or amounts of ACM. Asbestos abatement activity means asbestos abatement and any on-site preparations or clean-up related to the abatement. Asbestos-containing material (ACM) means materials or products that contain more than one percent (I .0%) of any kind or combination of asbestos, as determined by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended methods as listed in Section 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR) Part 763, Subpart F and 40 CFR 763 Subpart El Appendix A. This mea · component of a structure. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Contract -Asbestos, Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Pa Enercon Services , Inc . Asbestos exposure means airborne asbestos fiber concentrations resulting from disturbance or deterioration of asbestos or asbestos containing material (ACM). Asbestos-related activity means the disturbance (whether intentional or unintentional), removal , encapsulation, or enclosure of asbestos, including preparations or final clearance, the performance of asbestos surveys, the development of management plans and response actions, asbestos project design, the collection or analysis of asbestos samples, monitoring for airborne asbestos, bidding for a contract for any of these activities, or any other activity required to be licensed under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act. Asbestos removal means any action that dislodges , strips, or otherwise takes away asbestos containing material (ACM). City means the City of Fort Worth. Change Order means an officially authorized and executed written amendment to this contract or to a Task Order, issued by the City. Containment means a portion of the regulated area that has been sealed and placed under negative air pressure with high efficiency particulate air-filter (HEPA) filtered negative air machines. Contract Documents means this Contract; Invitation to Bid; Request for Proposals ; Request for Qualifications ; the Contractor's response to the Request for Proposal/Qualifications or Invitation to Bid; Bid Documents; attachments , pre- bid amendments, and appendices to the Request for Proposal/Qualifications or Invitation to Bid; Contract Attachments, Amendments, and Modifications, and all ancillary documents submitted with the Contractor's response to the Request for Proposal/Qualifications or to the Invitation to Bid or to the Contract. Contractor means Enercon Services , Inc. Deliverable Document means a report, photograph, or an invoice that shows the completion of one of the work tasks and/or subtasks. Encapsulation means a method of control of asbestos fibers in which the surface of asbestos containing material (ACM) is penetrated by or covered with a liquid coating prepared for that purpose . Enclosure means the construction of an airtight, impermeable, semi-permanent barrier surrounding asbestos to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air. Friable material means materials that when dry can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously non-friable Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . Page 2 of 23 material after such previously non-friable material becomes damaged to the extent that, when dry, it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. HEPA means a high-efficiency particulate air filter, capable of trapping and retaining 99.97% of mono-dispersed airborne particles 0.3 micron or larger in diameter. NESHAP means the United States Environmental Protection Agency National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, as described in Title 40 CFR Part 61. NIOSH means the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Notice to Proceed means the official letter issued by the City, pursuant to the Code of the City of Fort Worth and City ordinances and policies that authorizes Contractor to begin work. NVLAP means the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) means operations and maintenance activities that are restricted to small-scale, short-duration work practices and engineering controls for tasks that result in the disturbance, dislodgment, or removal of asbestos in the course of performing repairs, maintenance, renovation, installation , replacement, or cleanup operations (Title 29 CFR, Sec. 1926.58, Appendix G titled 'Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Small- Scale, Short-Duration Asbestos Renovation and Maintenance Activities"). OSHA means the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor. OSHA regulations means those regulations found in 29 Code of Federal Regulations. Regulated area means the demarcated area in which asbestos abatement activity takes place, and in which the possibility of exceeding the permissible exposure limits (PEL) for the concentrations of airborne asbestos exists. Task Order means an officially authorized and executed written description and specification directing the Contractor to perform specific services within the scope of this contract, issued by the City. Contract-Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH. TX Page 3 of 23 ARTICLE 2. SERVICES Contractor hereby agrees to perform as an independent contractor the services set forth in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Attachment "A". This contract is to provide the City of Fort Worth with services during the term of the agreement. There is no guarantee of work granted by this contract and nothing in this contract is to be construed as an exclusive agreement with the contractor to provide the City with services of this type, or as an agreement by the City to guarantee the Contractor any specific projects or quantities of work. THERE IS NO MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF ANY WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT. Individual projects will be authorized on a Task Order basis when the City elects to proceed with each specific effort. City shall not pay for any work performed by Contractor or its contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers that has not been specifically ordered by the City in writing on a duly executed Task Order or Change Order. Contractor shall not be compensated for any work that is verbally ordered by any person and shall rely only upon written authorization to conduct work. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION Section 1. Fee Schedule. City and Contractor agree to the unit prices, employee labor rates, and other costs as specified in this contract. Contractor shall be compensated in accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". Payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the services described in Attachment "A". However the total fee paid by the City shall not exceed a total of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) and the City will not be liable for any Contractor fees, costs, or other remuneration in excess of this amount unless the City has signed and issued a formal modification to this contract. Section 2. Task Orders. City will issue a Task Order to Contractor that details the work to be performed by the Contractor. Task Orders will include at a minimum a unique Task Order Number, project address, scope of work, date to commence work, time period to complete work and the not to exceed payment amount for the task. Contract -Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc . Page 4 of 23 Section 3. Invoice and Payment. The Contractor shall provide monthly invoices to the City. All invoices must reflect the City Task Order number. Invoices shall contain a detailed breakdown to include: labor including employee name, functional title, date and hours of work performed; internal supplies and services provided; and external supplies and services provided. Payment for services rendered shall be due within thirty (30) days of the uncontested performance of the particular services so ordered and receipt by City of Contractor's invoice for payment of same. In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested may be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. No interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved. City will exercise reasonableness in contesting any billing or portion thereof. The Contractor shall also provide the City with quarterly updates showing the total and itemized costs incurred to the City for each task ordered and the amount remaining in the contract not-to-exceed amount. Contractor shall receive no additional compensation for work delays or hindrances except when direct and unavoidable extra costs to the Contractor are caused by the City's gross negligence. ARTICLE 4. TERM Unless terminated pursuant to the terms herein, this contract shall commence on the date the contract is fully executed by all parties unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award Letter, and contingent upon the completion and submittal of all required pre-award documents; and shall continue for a period of twelve (12) months. However the term of this contract may be extended by the duly authorized written agreement for up to three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods for a total of forty-eight (48) months. The contract prices resultant from this solicitation shall prevail for the full duration of the initial contract term. For subsequent renewals all conditions, terms, and pricing shall remain the same as stated in the original contract unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both parties. ARTICLE 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of the City. Contractor shall · Contract -Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. OFFICIAL RECORD CITiYa§J;~fftE!A RY FT. WORTH , TX control of and the exclusive right to control the details of its work to be performed hereunder and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between City and Contractor. ARTICLE 6. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND INDEMNIFICATION Work performed by Contractor shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and federal laws and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approvals issued by the City or another entity shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the responsibility and liability of Contractor or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its services performed hereunder, which shall be performed in accordance with the applicable professional standard of care. ARTICLE 7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Section 1. Rights in data. The City shall have unlimited rights in all data delivered under this contract, and in all data first produced in the performance of this contract. Section 2. Intellectual property rights and ownership. All work product developed by Contractor under this contract shall be the sole property of the City and the City shall have unlimited rights in such work product. All work product developed by Contractor under this contract shall be considered "work for hire" and rights, title, and interests to all intellectual property shall vest in the City. Contactor affirmatively, by executing this contract, disclaims all such intellectual property interests in favor of the City. In the event that any rights, title, or interest shall by operation of law or otherwise fail to vest in the City or become void or voidable, Contractor shall a) transfer all rights, title, and interest to intellectual property to the City; or alternatively and at the discretion of the City the Contractor shall b) grant an unlimited and exclusive license for publication, sale, reproduction, or use by the City and its authorized sublicensees of all intellectual property developed under this contract. Contractor Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. Page 6 of 23 agrees to timely execute any documents or take any other actions as may reasonably be necessary, or as the State may reasonably request, to perfect the State 's ownership , license , or other rights to any work product. Contractor shall not use , sell, transfer, or authorize a third party to use any work product, copyrights , trademarks, or other intellectual property (or derivatives thereof) of the work product developed under this contract without the express written consent of the City. ARTICLE 8. INDEMNIFICATION Section 1. Definitions . In this paragraph , the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows: Environmental Damages shall mean all costs, expenses , claims, judgments, damages , losses, penalties, fines , liabilities (including strict liabil ity), encumbrances, liens , costs, and expenses of investigation and defense of any claim, whether or not such claim is ultimately defeated, and of any good faith settlement of judgment, of whatever kind or nature , contingent or otherwise , matured or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable , including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements and consultant's fees, any of which are incurred as a result of negl igence, an intentional tort , or the violat ion of any environmental requirements as defined herein pertaining to work performed under this contract or by the operations of the Contractor and Subcontractors, and including without limitation : a. Damages for personal injury and death or injury to property or natural resources; b. Fees incurred for the services of attorneys, consultants, contractors, experts, laboratories, investigation, or remediation for any violation of environmental requirements as defined herein including, but not limited to, the preparation of any feasibility studies or reports of the performance of any cleanup , remediation, removal, response, abatement, containment , closure, restoration or monitoring work required by any federal, state or local governmental agency or political subdivision, or otherwise expended in connection with the violations of environmental requirements, and including without Ii 1 ·M,Q,I""'. LLL....saJ..!..X.. __ ...... attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred in enforcing · .c.antract or collecting any sums due hereunder; and l"ICIAL RECORD Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc. CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 7 of 23 c. Liability to any third person or governmental agency to indemnify such person or agency for costs expended in connection with the items referenced in subparagraph (b) herein. Environmental requirements shall mean: a. all applicable present and future statutes, regulations, rules, plans, authorizations, concessions, franchises, and similar items, of all governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, or instrumentalities of the United States, states, and political subdivisions thereof and all applicable judicial, administrative, and regulatory decrees , judgments, and orders relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation: b. All requirements, including, but not limited to, those pertaining to reporting, licensing, emissions, discharges, releases, or threatened releases of hazardous materials, pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or toxic substances, materials, or wastes whether solid, liquid, or gaseous in nature, into the air, surfacewater, groundwater, stormwater, or land, or relating to the manufacture , processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, or handling of pollutants , contaminants , or hazardous or toxic substances, materials, or wastes, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous in nature; and c. All requirements pertaining to the protection of the health and safety of employees or the public; and d. The standard of care exercised by a reasonably prudent company or individual engaged in the provision of services contemplated by this contract. Section 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM ANY ACT OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL TORT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR FAILURE TO PAY A SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER, WHICH IS COMMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTOR'S AGENT, EMPLOYEE, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY OVER WHICH THE CONTRACTOR EXERCISES CONTROL. Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . Page 8 of 23 Section 3. General Indemnification. CONTRACTOR DOES HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTIONS WHICH MAY ARISE DUE TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH, OCCURRING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WHEN SUCH INJURIES, DEATH, OR DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR CONTRACTORS, OR THE JOINT NEGLIGENCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR CONTRACTORS AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. Section 4. Environmental Indemnification. CONTRACTOR DOES HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, REIMBURSE, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, AGAINST ANY AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WHEN SUCH DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR CONTRACTORS, OR THE JOINT ACT OR OMISSION OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR CONTRACTORS AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. Section 5. The obligations of the Contractor under this Article shall include, but not be limited to, the burden and expense of defending all claims, suits and administrative proceedings (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), even if such claims, suits or proceedings are groundless, false, or fraudulent, and conducting all negotiations of any description, and paying and discharging, when and as the same become due, any and all judgments, penalties or other sums due against such indemnified persons. Upon learning of a claim, lawsuit, or other liability which Contractor is required hereunder to indemnify, City shall provide Contractor with reasonable timely notice of same. All Contractors under this contract agree that they assume joint and several liability for any claim by the City or for a third party claim against the City for general or environmental damages caused by any of the Contractors herein. Contract -Asbestos, Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. OFFICIAL RECORD CITYl it . Y FT., WORTH ~ 'li"'{ The obligations of the Contractor under this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement and the discharge of all other obligations owed by the parties to each other hereunder. ARTICLE 9. INSURANCE AND BONDS Section 1. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this Article and the City has approved such insurance , nor shall Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on its subcontract until all similar insurance of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approval given by the City; provided, however, Contractor may elect to add any subcontractor as an additional insured under its liability policies. A. Insurance coverage and limits: 1. Commercial General Liability Insurance $5 ,000 ,000 each occurrence ; $5 ,000,000 aggregate 2 . Professional Liability Insurance $1,000 ,000 each claim; $2 ,000 ,000 aggregate Professional Liability Insurance shall be written on a project specific basis. The retroactive date shall be coincident with or prior to the date of this contract and the certificate of insurance shall state that the coverage is claims-made and the retroactive date. The insurance coverage shall be maintained for the duration of this contract and for five (5) years following completion of the contract (Tail Coverage). An annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the City for each year following completion of this contract. 3. Automobile Liability Insurance Coverage on vehicles involved in the work performed under this contract: $1,000,000 per accident on a combined single limit basis or $500,000 bodily injury each person; $1,000,000 bodily injury each accident; and $250,000 property damage. The named insured and employees of Contractor shall be covered under this policy. The City of Fort Worth shall be named an Additional Insured , as its interests may appear. Liability for damage occurring while loading, Contract-Asbestos, Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . Page 10 of 23 unloading and transporting materials collected under the Contract shall be included under this policy. 4. Worker's Compensation Coverage A: statutory limits Coverage B: $100,000 each accident $500,000 disease -policy limit $100,000 disease -each employee 5. Environmental Impairment Liability (Ell) and/or Pollution Liability $4,000,000 per occurrence. Ell coverage(s) must be included in policies listed in subsections 1 and 2 above; or, such insurance shall be provided under separate policy(s). Liability for damage occurring while loading, unloading and transporting materials collected under the contract shall be included under the Automobile Liability insurance or other policy(s). B. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Contractor has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with the Contract. 1 . Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the City an Additional Insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as respects the Contracted services. 2. Certificate(s) of Insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified herein are provided under applicable policies documented thereon. 3. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements. 4. A minimum of thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or material change in coverage shall be provided to the City. A ten (10) days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium . Such terms shall be endorsed onto Contractor's insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to Department of Risk Management, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. a. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas or be otherwise approved by the City; and, such insurers shall be acceptable to the City in terms of their financial strength and solvency. b. Deductible limits, or self-insured retentions, affecting insurance required herein shall be acceptable to the City in its sole discretion; Contract-Asbestos , Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . OFFICIAL RECORD ff si:elfer AKY rFT. WOftTH, TX and, in lieu of traditional insurance , any alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved. Dedicated financial resources or Letters of Credit may also be acceptable to the City. c. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City as respects the Contract. d . The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the Contractor's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and , at the City's discretion; the Contractor may be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments . e. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions by endorsements unless the City approves such exclusions . f. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums required by the contract. It is understood that insurance cost is an allowable component of Contractor's overhead. g. All insurance required above shall be written on an occurrence basis in order to be approved by the City . h. Subcontractors to the Contractor shall be required by the Contractor to maintain the same or reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for the Contractor. When subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, Contractor shall provide City with documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event a subcontractor's insurance coverage is canceled or terminated , such cancellation or termination shall not constitute a breach by Contractor of the contract. ARTICLE 10 . LICENSES AND PERMITS Contractor certifies and warrants that on the day any work is to commence under this contract and during the duration of the contract it shall have and maintain all of the current, valid, and appropriate federal, state, and local licenses and permits necessary for the provision of services under this contract. Contractor also certifies that if it uses any subcontractor in the performance of this contract, that such subcontractor shall have and maintain all of the current, valid, and appropriate federal , state, and local licenses and permits necessary for the provision of services under this contract. Contract -Asbestos, Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . Page 12 of 23 ARTICLE 11 . TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT City and Contractor each bind themselves, and their lawful successors and assigns, to this Agreement. Contractor has been engaged as a consequence of Contractor's specific and unique skills; Assignment will only be granted under unusual circumstances and at the sole discretion of the City. Contractor, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of the City. ARTICLE 12. RIGHT TO AUDIT (a) Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Contractor involving transactions relating to this Agreement. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (b) Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to the effect that the subcontracting contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Contractor and any subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audit. (c) Contractor and subcontractors agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed. ARTICLE 13. MINORITY AND WOMAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE) PARTICIPATION In accordance with City Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and woman business enterprises ("M/WBE") in City contracts. Contractor agrees to a minimum M/WBE Contract-Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. OFFJCIAL RECORD CIT Yfei ff£t i RY FT. wo,rr ~. -r x participation of 5% in accordance with its proposal and the aforementioned ordinance . Contractor acknowledges the M/WBE goal established for this Agreement and its commitment to meet that goal. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Contractor may result in the termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of time of not less than three (3) years. ARTICLE 14 . NON-DISCRIMINATION During the performance of this contract , Contractor shall not discriminate in its employment practices and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 17 , Article Ill of the Code of the City of Fort Worth. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of because of age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin , sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression in any manner involving employment, including the recruitment of applicants for employment , advertising , hiring , layoff, recall , termination of employment, promotion , demotion , transfer, compensation , employment classification , tra ining and selection for training or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment. Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of the non- discrimination clause. Contractor also agrees that in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of this contract, that Contractor is an equal opportunity employer. Notices, advertisements , and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. ARTICLE 15. OBSERVE AND COMPLY Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state , and local laws and regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this Agreement and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be considered. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its officers, agents Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc . Page 14 of 23 and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation , whether it be by itself or its employees. ARTICLE 16. DEFAULT If Contractor fails to begin work or to complete work within the time specified in a Task Order City shall have the right to take charge of and complete the work in such a manner as it deems appropriate. If the City exceeds the costs detailed herein or in the Task Order, City may deliver to Contractor a written itemized statement of the excess costs and Contractor shall reimburse the City for such excess costs without delay. If at any time during the terms of this contract, the work of the Contractor fails to meet the specifications of the Contract Documents or to meet the standards of duty, care, or proficiency of a reasonable and competent Contractor, City may notify the Contractor of the deficiency in writing. Failure of the Contractor to correct such deficiency and complete the work required under this contract or a Task Order to the satisfaction of the City within ten (10) days after written notice shall constitute default, and shall result in termination of this contract. Contractor shall not be deemed to be in default because of any failure to perform under this contract if the failure arises solely from causes beyond the control of the Contractor and without any fault or negligence by the Contractor. Such causes shall include acts of God, acts of war or terrorism, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions , labor strikes , freight embargoes, and events of unusually severe weather. ARTICLE 17. TERMINATION City may terminate this contract without cause by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. In the event of termination , any work in progress will continue to completion unless otherwise specified in the notice of termination. If the City terminates this contract under this provision, City shall pay Contractor for all services performed prior to the termination. Termination shall be without prejudice to any other remedy the City may have . All data and completed or partially completed documents prepared under this contract shall be promptly turned over to the City upon termination of this contract. Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Serv ices , Inc. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX ARTICLE 18. VENUE AND JURISDICTION If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas -Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. ARTICLE 19. CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION This contract incorporates by reference all contract documents, which shall be binding upon the parties as if included herein. In the event of a discrepancy, this contract shall control over the other contract documents. The Parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. ARTICLE 20. HEADINGS The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement. ARTICLE 21. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. ARTICLE 22. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this Agreement to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein. Contract..:.. Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. Page 16 of 23 ARTICLE 23. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES NOT WAIVED In no event shall the making by the City of any payment to Contractor constitute or be construed as a waiver by the City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist, on the part of Contractor, and the making of any such payment by the City while any such breach or default exists shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to the City with respect to such breach or default. Any waiver by either party of any provision or condition of the contract shall not be construed or decreed to be a waiver of any other provision or condition of this Contract, nor a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision or condition, unless such waiver be expressed in writing by the party to be bound. All costs and attorneys fees incurred by the City in the enforcement of any provision of this contract shall be paid by the Contractor. The remedies provided for herein are in addition to any other remedies available to the City elsewhere in this contract and by law. ARTICLE 24. NOTICES Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other Party by hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the address of the other Party shown below: If to the City: City of Fort Worth TPW -Environmental Services Division Attn: Michael Gange If to the Contractor: 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth , Texas 76102-6311 Enercon Services, Inc. Attn: Charles Harlan, P.G . 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 ARTICLE 25. WARRANTY Contractor warrants that it understands the currently known hazards and suspected hazards which are presented to persons, property and the Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc. OFflCIAL RECORD crfr~ n .RY tr:T ~Of(TH ~ TX environment by contaminated soils, both generally and with specific regard to this project. Contractor further warrants that it will perform all services under this Contract in a safe, efficient and lawful manner using industry accepted practices, and in full compliance w ith all applicable state and federal laws govern ing its activities and is under no restraint or order which would prohibit performance of services under this Contract. ARTICLE 26. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES This Agreement shall inure only to the benefit of the parties hereto and third persons not privy hereto shall not, in any form or manner, be considered a third party beneficiary of this Agreement. Each party hereto shall be solely responsible for the fulfillment of its own contracts or commitments. ARTICLE 27. ENTIRETY This contract, the contract documents, and any other documents incorporated by reference herein are binding upon the parties and contain all the terms and conditions agreed to by the City and Contractor, and no other contracts, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this contract or any part thereof shall have any validity or bind any of the parties hereto. In the event of any conflict between this contract and any other contract documents, then the terms of this contract shall govern. Remainder of page is left blank intentionally. Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Serv ices , Inc. Page 18 of 23 A TI ACHMENT A. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor will furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary perform asbestos, mold , and industrial hygiene consultant services which include , but are not limited to, the assessment of public facilities for the presence of asbestos containing material , the development of removal specifications for asbestos containing and contaminated material, development of asbestos management plans, the management and monitoring of asbestos abatement jobs, the review of City owned facilities for the presence of indoor air contaminants and other duties as assigned. These professional services for industrial hygiene and asbestos consultant services shall be performed on an as-needed basis . There is no minimum guarantee of any work under this Contract. Specifically, Provider shall perform the following services including : Asbestos Consultant Services including but not limited to: • Assessment of public facilities for the presence of asbestos-containing material • Development of removal specifications for asbestos-containing and contaminated material • Development of asbestos management plans • Management and monitoring of asbestos abatement jobs • Air Monitoring for asbestos abatement • OSHA Air Monitoring for asbestos abatement contractor • Training • Asbestos Sample Analysis Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services including but not limited to: • Assessment of city facilities for the presence of indoor environmental issues • OSHA type assessments for potential worker exposure issues • Noise level assessments of city facilities • Training Mold Consulting Services including but no limited to: • Assessment of public facilities for the presence of mold • Development of removal specifications for mold and mold contaminated material • Development of mold management plans • Management and monitoring of mold abatement jobs • Training Other related duties as requested. Contract -Asbestos , Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Serv ices Enercon Services , Inc . OFFIClAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT, WORTH, TX Page 19 of 23 ATTACHMENT B. FEE SCHEDULE Compensation to be paid shall be in accordance with the tables below. The total fee paid by the City shall not exceed a total of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). There is no guarantee of any minimum amount of work to be authorized by the city under this contract. Personnel Charges Enercon Services, Inc. will perform services pursuant to this agreement on a time and materials basis. The hourly fee for personnel is shown in the table below. The indicated hourly rates are fully inclusive of all labor costs allowable under this contract and include direct and indirect employee costs including but not limited to insurance, vacation, holidays , worker compensation, taxes, other employee costs, and profit and overhead. Project Assignment/Title Straight Time Rate ($/Hr) Certified Industrial Hygienist 115.00 Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant 90.00 Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant 78.00 Licensed Asbestos Management Planner 72.00 Licensed Asbestos Inspector 60.00 Licensed Air Monitoring Technician 55.00 Licensed Asbestos Project Manager 55.00 Technician 50.00 AutoCad Technician 45.00 Administrative Assistant 35.00 Contract -Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . Overtime Factor 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.25 1.25 Page 20 of 23 Engineering positions require experience or education in the engineering field or disciplines. Technicians include hygienists providing support to other designated professionals and environmental specialists. The overtime rate is the straight time billing rate times the overtime factor for the position. For technicians and clerical positions, the overtime rate 1 .25 times the straight time rate. Equipment Charges On some projects, specialized equipment must be used to complete the job effectively, efficiently, and safely. The table below gives the unit rates specified equipment will be at on time and materials. Equipment Rate($) Low volume air sampling pumps (0.5 to 4 1pm) 25.00/day/pump High volume air sampling pumps (0.5 to 4 1pm) 25.00/day/pump Photo-ionization device 45.00/day Borescope 25 .00/day TSI Cale Temp/RH Meter 40.00/day GE Protimeter moisture meter (or equivalent 15 .00/day Thermal-imaging device (FLIR camera) 225 .00/day X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) device 550.00/day Phase contrast microscope 75.00/day PPE (includes tyvek, boots, gloves, hard hat, 50 .00/man/day safety glasses) Generator 100.00/day Company Vehicles 0.56/mile (Passenger Cars and Light Trucks) Subcontractor fees Cost+ 10% Laboratory fees (asbestos, mold, other analytical) Note: These costs apply to PLM, TEM, mold Cost+ 10% (cultured and non-cultured), bacterial, SUMA canisters, etc. Other Direct Costs The City will be invoiced for other direct costs (ODCs) accrued in connection with authorized work assignments at actual cost plus ten (10) percent. These costs shall include, but not be limited to transportation and living expenses, communication expense (telephone, postage, express delivery services , etc .), and printing and reproduction expenses. Invoices and receipts for ODCs shall be retained and copies provided upon the request of the City. Contract-Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 21 of 23 Subcontractors Subcontractors will be invoiced at cost plus ten (10) percent. These costs include laboratory analyses and other specialty service companies. Subcontractor invoices shall be retained and copies provided upon the request of the City. Invoicing Invoices are issued monthly and payable within thirty (30) days of receipt. ENERCON invoices list total hours , billing rate , total personnel charges , travel and living expenses, and other applicable costs . Amounts outstanding after thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the invoice will be subject to a late charge of one and one-half (1%) percent per month. Contract -Asbestos, Mold , and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services , Inc . Page 22 of 23 SIGNATURE PAGE IN WITNESS THEREOF, by executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR and CITY indicate their acceptance with its terms and conditions that govern the performance of the Services and rights and obligations of the parties. City of Fort Worth: Enercon Services, Inc. Fernando Costa Assistant Cit~aZJer Dated: S"'. S'°, I I ~, APPROVEDASTOFORMAND LEGALITY: Arthur N. Bashor Assistant City Attorney City Secretary M&C: & ~z+i 5 () '+/ t~/ H Seal: Contract -Asbestos, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services Enercon Services, Inc. -· --' - -:. -.. ~.---: .. .... . -· · ... -; -__.. -? OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY Ft WORTH,TX Page 23 of 23 VENDORCOMPLIANCETOSTATELAW The 1985 Session of the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 620 relative to the award of contracts to non-resident bidders. This law provides that, in order to be awarded a contract as low bidder, non-resident bidders ( out of state contractors whose corporate offices or principal place of business are outside of the State or Texas) bid projects for construction, improvements , supplies or services in Texas at an amount lower than the lowest Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required too underbid a non-resident bidder in order to obtain a comparable contract in the State in which the non-resident's principal place of business is located. The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all out-of-state or non-resident bidders in order for your bid to meet specifications. The failure of out-of-state or non-resident contractors to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. Resident bidders must check the box in Section B . A. Non-Resident vendors in _______ (give State), our principal place of business, are required to be percent lower than resident bidders by State law. A copy of the Statute is attached. Non-resident vendors in _______ (give State), our principle place of business, are not required to underbid resident bidders. B. Our principle place of business or corporate office(s) are in the State of Texas. [S{] Bidder: Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 By : (Pleas; Print) .... Title (Pl ;ase Print) CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW Pursuant to V.T.C .A. Labor Code §406.96 (2000), as amended , Contractor certifies that it provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for all of its employees employed on City of Fort Worth Department of Transportation and City of Fort Worth Project No . ENV 11-02: AIHS. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT § § § CONTRACTOR Inc. V \~ '\\~ lt>W[ Date : 4/z.zrjz.o 11 Before me , the unders igned authority , on this day personally appeared '3ok"' R . C<>,f"' , known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of Enercon Services, Inc. for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated . Given Under My Hand and Seal of Office this ~day of Apci I , 20__.I ....... I _ N~--;;; State of Texas QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS Submitted to: CITY OF FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION 1000 THROCKMORTON FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 FORT WORTH® For: PROJECT: ENV 11-02: AIHS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS, MOLD, AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONSUL TING SERVICES MUST BE DELIVERED TO PURCHASING DIVISION BEFORE 1 :30 ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 By: Enercon Services, Inc . Company Name 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 Address January 13, 2011 Date ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. January 13, 2011 Mr. Roger Grantham TPW-Environmental Services Division City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 Subject: Letter of Transmittal Request for Qualifications -Response for Professional Services Contract for Asbestos, Mold and Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services Project: ENV 11-02: AIHS Enercon Services, Inc . (ENERCON) is pleased to submit our response to the above Request for Qualifications for Asbestos , Mold and Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services. ENERCON's engineering and environmental professionals have all the necessary experience, qualifications and licenses to support the proposed Scope of Work. ENERCON is uniquely qualified to provide these services to the City . ENERCON is submitting qualifications as the Prime Contractor and has teamed with three (3) local M/WBE firms in support of this contract. Prime Firm Name: ENERCON SERVICES, INC. Local Office Contact Information: Address : Enercon Services , Inc. 12100 Ford Road , Suite 200 Dallas , TX 75234 Contact to Contractually Obligate Organization, Contract Negotiation, and Clarification: Charles D. Harlan, P .G. -Manager, Environmental Services Phone No . (972) 484-3854 (office) (972) 484-8835 (fax) (214) 497 -9224 (mobile) E-mail : charlan@enercon.com Corporate Office Contact Information: Address : Contact: Phone No. E-mail : Enercon Services , Inc. 5100 E . Skelly Drive, Suite 450 Tulsa , OK 74135 John R. Corn, P.E . -Vice President, Environmental Services (918) 665-7693(office) (918) 665-7232 (fax ) 1-800-735-7693 jcorn@enercon .com 12100 Ford Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 phone 972.484.3854 tax 972.484.8835 enercon.com Page 2 of 2 Founded in 1983 , ENERCON is an employee-owned corporation providing engineering and environmental services to a wide range of clients including federal , state and local government agencies, as well as utilities , manufacturing facilities , lending institutions , the oil and gas industry, and chemical process facilities . ENERCON 's clients include many of the Fortune 500 corporations . ENERCON provides environmental consulting services nationwide from our 16 regional offices . ENERCON is a Registered Professional Engineering company and has performed hundreds of projects related to asbestos inspections , abatement project designs , abatement oversight and air monitoring from small facilities and multi-story office towers to large industrial complexes and airport terminals . In addition , we have performed numerous Lead-Based Paint Surveys and Hazard Assessments as well as Indoor Air Quality Investigations and associated Remediation Design and Project Oversight and HUD Noise Surveys . ENERCON has provided a complete range of environmental consulting services in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex over the past 15 years for literally thousands of projects. Services provided by ENERCON include the Scope of Services Items listed in the City of Fort Worth 's RFQ and represent the specialty areas of ENERCON . ENERCON has been the environmental consultant for the City of Fort Worth since 2003, the City of Oklahoma City since 1992 , and the environmental consultant for the City of Tulsa since 2004 . We hope that we have the opportunity to present and discuss our qualifications with you . Please contact me at 972.484 .3854 to answer any questions o r fo r further discussions . Sincerely , ENERCON SERVICES, INC. ~()~ Bruce A. Meek, P.E. Manager of Projects City of Fort Worth Request for Qualifications 2. 2 .1 QUALIFICATIONS DOCUME NTS QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT CHECKLIST All Qualifications Documents , including this Checklist, must be completed in full and submitted in a sealed envelope , in the requested order, or the Qualifications Package may be considered as a non-responsive submittal. Qualifications Documents 1. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 2. QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT CHECKLI ST (Tab A) 3. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY (Tab B) 4 . MINORITY and WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (Tab B) 5. PROVIDER 'S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIE NCE (Tab C) 6 . PROVIDER'S LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES (Tab D) 7 . SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS (Tab E)_~1::::a,.;=-- 8 . EXHIBITS (Tab F) 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENT_(Tab G) 10 . INSURANCE CERTIFICAT ES (Tab G) 11 . STATEMENT OF RESIDENCY (Tab G) 12 . PROVIDER'S LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE HISTORY (Tab G) 13 . FEE SCHEDULE (Tab H) I understand that failure to submit all of t hese items may cause my submittal to be considered non-responsive. PROVIDER: Enercon Services, Inc. Company Name 12100 Ford Road, Ste. 200 Address Dallas , Texas 75234 City , State , Zip BY :John R. Corn, P.E. int or type name of signatory) ENV 11 -02 : AI HS January 13 , 2011 2-i City of Fort Worth Request for Qualifications 2.2 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY A. Scope of Work Qualifications are being accepted by the City of Fort Worth for the prov1s1on of professional services for industrial hygiene , mold , and asbestos consultant services on an as-needed basis . A qualified firm will be contracted to the City of Fort Worth to perform : Asbestos Consultant Services including but not limited to: • Assessment of public facilities for the presence of asbestos-containing material • Development of removal specifications for asbestos-containing and contaminated material • Development of asbestos management plans • Management and monitoring of asbestos abatement jobs • Air Monitoring for asbestos abatement • OSHA Air Monitoring for asbestos abatement contractor • Training • Asbestos Sample Analysis Industrial Hygiene Consultant Services including but not limited to : • Assessment of city facilities for the presence of indoor environmental issues • OSHA type assessments for potential worker exposure issues • Noise level assessments of city facilities • Training Mold Consulting Services including but no limited to : • Assessment of public facilities for the presence of mold • Development of removal specifications for mold and mold contaminated material • Development of mold management plans • Management and monitoring of mold abatement jobs • Training Other duties as requested. The expected Not-to-Exceed amount of the agreement is $100 ,000 with no guaranteed minimum amount of work . B . Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda to the RFQ The undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addenda No . _1_ thru _1_ issued for this Request for Qualifications, and has included all addenda in the qualifications documents . [Insert NIA in blanks if no addenda were issued .] C . Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Requirement The undersigned acknowledges the City's M/WBE requirements as stated in section 2.3 of the RFQ , and if selected as the most highly qualified provider, will comply with the requirement to submit a utilization plan during contract negotiations. ENV 11-02 : AIHS January 13 , 2011 2-1 Request for Qualifications City of Fort Worth 2-2 D. Qualifications Certification and Signature The undersigned having carefully examined the specifications, instructions, and conditions set forth in this Request for Qualifications , including all addenda, issued by the City of Fort Worth, affirms that he/she understands all requirements of this RFQ, is authorized to execute this proposal and any contract(s) and/or other transactions required by award of this solicitation, and hereby proposes to provide the industrial hygiene services as specified . The undersigned further attests and certifies that: a) Corporate provider equipment and personnel are capable of performing each task described in the Scope of Work (Secti on 2.2 .A) either using proposer's resources or through subcontracts . b) All qualifications documents have been submitted in one sealed envelope. c) Fee schedule is provided with the qualifications documents in a separate sealed envelope. d) This qualifications summary and the accompanying qualifications documents are intended to be complete and will remain valid for ninety (90) days from the date of submittal. All City contractors are required to comply with Chapter 17 , "Human Relations ," Article Ill, "Discrimination," Division 3, "Employmen t Practices," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth , prohibiting discrimination in employment practices . Submitter agrees that submitter, its employees, officers, agents, contractors or subcontractors, have fully complied with all provisions of such Ordinance , and that no employee, participant, applicant, contractor or subcontractor has been discriminated against according to the terms of such Ordinance by proposer, its employees , officers, agents, contractor or subcontractors herein . General Vendor Information and Proposal Signature: Firm Name: Street Address: Mailing Address: (if different) Enercon Services, Inc . 12100 Ford Road Number Dallas City Street Name Suite 200 Suite TX 75234 State Zip l /13 / 201 I Date: I Vice President Title NOTE: Additional signatures and certifications are re q uired in Sections 2.1, 2.10 , and 2.11 of the proposal. ENV 11-02: AIHS January 13 , 2011 MINORITY and WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES I ENERCON Ex cellen ce-Every project. Every day. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES {M/WBE) The management and senior staff of ENERCON strongly believe and are genuinely committed to the principal of providing small and disadvantaged businesses with opportunities for contracting on all ENERCON projects. ENERCON, not a HUB firm, commits to providing a Good Faith Effort to subcontract to Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms to purchase services and goods and to document this effort. When subcontractors have been required, ENERCON solicits and evaluates qualified firms that are minority or women-owned businesses. A major objective of our subcontracting program is to select businesses that complement our in-house resources through fair and professional selection procedures . We identified several local firms; all regarded as top performers in their fields. Our selected team members have such experience, strengths and capabilities of services that all of our teaming partners proposed are M/WBE firms. ENERCON identified several local firms; all regarded as top performers in their fields . All three M/WBE firms we identified and contacted accepted our invitation to be a teaming partner. The team members selected for this contract have been chosen due to their experience and diverse capabilities which both compliment and enhance one another such that all of the objectives anticipated under the this contract can be met in an expeditious and economical manner. ENERCON and the proposed MJWBE firms have many years experience working together 011 colltracts. M/WBE Team Members Xenco Laboratories, Inc. MoldLab Sigma Environmental Solutions, Inc. Asbestos Analytical Services Mold Analytical Services Asbestos Consulting Services ENERCON has and will continue to monitor compliance with the goals set forth herein and provide any required reports to the City of Fort Worth that state the total dollars awarded to ENERCON under this contract and provide an accounting of total dollars subcontracted to MWBE teaming partners. ENERCON has assembled a team of highly qualified MWBE firms certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) as well as Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Enterprises certified as such by the state of Texas. ENERCON's commitment to our M/WBE partners is for them to perform, at a minimum, the City of Fort Worth's M/WBE participation goal of 5% under this contract . ENERCON has consistently met or exceeded M/WBE contract goals under our past and current contracts with the City of Fort Worth. ENERCON's past utilization of 21.6% to our M/WBE team partners exceeded the City of Fort Worth's goal of15%. ENERCON has included qualification information from all of the following selected M/WBE subcontracting partners under Tab E -Subcontractor Information and Qualifications. ENERCON Excellence-Every proj ect. Ever y da y. 2.4 PROVIDER'S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE This submittal provides the qualifications of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) for providing the se rvice s stated in the Scope of Work described in the City of Fort Worth 's Qualification s Package for Professional Services Contract for A sbe sto s, Mold and Indu strial Hygiene Con sulting Services, Project: ENV 11-02: AIHS . ENERCON is submitting qualifications as the Prime Contractor and has teamed with three (3) local M/WBE firms in support of this contract. ENERCON has 16 offices located nationwide, with over 1,000 employees, maintaining a full-service environmental office in Dallas, Texas, which will serve as the principal business location for this contract. Firm Name: ENERCON SERVICES, INC. Local Office Contact Information: Address: Enercon Services, Inc . 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 Contact: Charles D. Harlan, P.G. -Manager, Environmental Services Phone No . (972) 484-3854 (office) (972) 484-8835 (fax) (214) 497-9224 (mobile) e-mail: charlan@enercon.com website: www .enercon.com Corporate Office Contact Information: Address: Enercon Services, Inc. 5100 E. Skelly Drive, Suite 450 Tulsa, OK 74135 Contact: John R. Corn , P.E. -Vice President, Environmental Services Phone No . (918) 665-7693 (office) (918) 665-7232 (fax) 1-800-735-7693 e-mail: icorn@enercon.com ENERCON was incorporated in Oklahoma in December 1982 and opened for business in March 1983 . We have been in continuous operation for 28 years. In 1988 , environmental consulting services were added to our service offerings and ENERCON created the Environmental and Indu strial Services (E&IS) divi s ion as a diversi fication of service s. ENERCON has been providing Environmental Consulting Services for over 23 years. ENERCON is an employee-owned corporation providing engineering and environmental se rvice s to a wide range of clients including federal, state and local government agencies, as well as the oil and gas indu stry, utilities, manufacturing facilities, financial and banking in sti tution s, and chemical process facilities. ENERCON 'S clients include many of the Fortune 500 corporations. RFQ ENV 11-02 : AIHS Page I January 13 , 2011 ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. ENERCON ha s provided a complete range of e nvironme ntal consulting se rvice s in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex over the past 16 years for lit era ll y thou sand s of proj ects . Se rv ic es pro vided by ENERCON include all of the Scope of Services Items li sted in the City of Fort Worth RFQ and repre se nt the specialty areas of ENERCON. ENERCON ha s pro vided profess ional consulting serv ic es to variou s municipalities, government agencies, and private clients in th e Dall as/Fort Worth are a. This includes the City of Fort Worth, City of Dallas, City of Farmer's Branch, City of Euless, City of Irving, City of Richardson and the City of Plano. A. Business Qualifications and Experience a) Experience ENE~CON is a well established firm and our perso nnel have significant experience with the asbestos and industrial hygiene indu stry in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropl ex, and nationwide . ENERCON's Dallas office consists of over 30 professionals including registered Texas Professional Engineers and Certified Industrial Hygienist; four ( 4) Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS ) licensed Mold Assessment Consultants and TDSHS-licensed Mold Assessment Technicians; four ( 4) Texas Department of State Health Service (TDSHS) licensed Individual Asbestos Consultants; and TDSHS-licensed Asbestos Inspectors, Project Managers and Air Monitoring Technicians. ENERCON Certifications, Licenses , Registrations: • Texas Board of Profess ional Engineers, Profess ion a l Engineering Firm (Registration# F-290) • Texas De partment of State Health Servic es, Asbestos Consultant Agency (Lic e nse #100294) • Texas De partme nt of State Health Services, Mold Assessment Company (Licen se #AC00148) • State of Texas Licen sed Lead Firm (Licen se #2110360) • Texas De partment of State Health Se rvice s, Radioactive Mate rial Licen se (L05447 ) • Tex as Commission on Environmental Quality , UST Contractor (Registration# CRP001429) • Texas Commi ss ion on Environmental Quality, LPST Correcti ve Action Specialist (RCAS00453 ) ENERCON has extensive experience in the following areas: • Asbestos sampling and AHERA Surveys; • Asbestos Ope ration and Maintenance (O&M) Plan Preparation ; • Asbestos Abatement Proj ect Design Preparation; • Asbestos Abateme nt Specifications and Cont rac tor Bidding; • Asbestos Abatement O ve rs ig ht; • Asbestos Abatement Air Monitorin g; • Mold Assessments and Re mediation • Moi sture Assessment & Prevention Plan s; • Le ad-b ased Pa int Assessments and Re medi ation ; an d • HUD Noise Assessments RFQ ENV 11 -02: AIHS Page 2 Ja nu ary 13 , 2011 ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day Asbestos Consultant Services ENERCON's Program Manager Mr. Darius Parker, P.E., and the other experienced TDSHS-licen sed Individual Asbesto s Consultants Bruce A. Meek, P.E., and Ed Barganier, have each completed numerous asbestos surveys during the course of their careers. Many of these s urvey s were completed prior to the implementation of state regulation s for profess ional services, initiated by the TDSHS in 1993 . Mr. Parker, Mr. Meek and Mr. Barganier approach asbestos s urvey s in the same general fashion, fir st , obtaining as much background information about the property to be in s pected , including available plan s, as-built drawings, prev iou s construction and renovation project s pecifications, and interview s with key s ite personnel familiar with the property . ENERCON's trained and licen sed staff can provide asbestos in s pections, prepare asbestos abatement project des ign s, and air monitoring during abatement activities. ENERCON can also provide asbestos awareness training for facility managers, maintenance perso nnel , and others involved in the daily care and maintenance of buildings containing asbestos-containing building material s . · There is no substitute for experience! Darius Parker, Bruce Meek and Ed Barganier have collectively over 70 years of asbestos-specific consulting experience dating back to as early as 1984. All of their experience has been performed from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex . For the city of Fort Worth , thi s is invaluable. Many of the senior asbestos consultants working in thi s area were "trained" by Mr. Meek, Mr. Parker or Mr. Barganier. A s a res ult of that ex perti se, the general public has bee n the ultimate benefactor, starting with asbestos surveys that are each tailored to the s pecific project to be completed. ENERCON has developed an internal asbestos s urvey procedure , including a tenant pre-survey questionnaire that is u sed as a tool to assist the asbestos in s pec tor in conducting the survey to meet the client's requirements . Specific project assignments are made by these senior asbestos consultants to experienced staff s uited to perform the as besto s in s pection safely and effic iently . A s ite-specific health and safety plan i s deve loped by the ass igned ENERCON project manager to assist the asbestos in s pector in performing thi s task safe ly. The s ite in s pector will meet the client repre sentati ve and/or the de signated site contact to conduct the in spection at the appointed time . It is not unu sual for ENERCON pers onnel to conduct asbestos · survey s outside normal bu siness hours to minimize the potenti a l for di straction s to facility pers onnel. Sus pect asbestos-containing material s (ACM) are collected in accordance with TDSHS and the U .S . EPA A s bes to s Hazard Emergency Res pon se Act (AHERA) sampling protocol s . Samples are forwarded to a NVLAP-accredited and TDSHS-licen sed la boratory for analysis us ing Polarized Light Microsco py (PLM). Res ult s a re compiled in a final re port that will address material s that contain the regul a te d amount of asbestos, greater than one perce nt. The report will also include the condition of th e ACM, whether th e material is friable or non-friable , the es timated quantity of ACM observed, and s ite diagrams depicting location s where sample s were co llected and lo cation s where ACM is present. Bound reports and electronic copies of the report are iss ued to the client, generally within one to two weeks after notice to proceed d epending on the complexity of the assignment. RFQ ENV 1 1-0 2: AIHS Page 3 January 13, 20 11 ENERCON Excellence -Ever y pr oject. Ever y da y Typical Asbestos Survey Approach The key elements of the survey are to identify the presence , location , condition, and quantity of building materials in assigned City of Fort Worth facilities using the following approach: • Consult with the City to determine the sco pe of the planned demolition or renovation at the assigned site. • Review existing plan s and drawings as well as any previou s survey or abatement report s for the assigned s ite. • Visually inspect all assigned si te s for suspect ACM which will be impacted by the City of Fort Worth's renovation or demolition plan s for the site. • De sign a s ite-specific NESHAP, AHERA and T AHPR compliant sampling strategy to determine the number, location , and sampling methodology of sample s that mu st be collected in order to identify all ACM that might be impacted by the City 's plan s for the s ite. • Generate a si te-specific Hazard Assessment & Safety Plan designating the type of personal protective equipment (if any) nece ssary to perform the contracted testing at the site. • Collect repre sentative sa mples from all identified suspect ACM in accordance with the sampling strategy. • Deliver samples collected, under Chain of Cu stody protocols to a TDSHS-licensed laboratory for analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). • Evaluate sample result s and determine if additional sampling is required , or if additional analysis methods such as Point Counting or Transmi ss ion Electron Microscopy should be performed. • Provide recommendations for removal, encapsulation , enclosure, repair, or maintenance based on the condition of the ACM and the City's plan s for use of the facility. • Prepare a written report that includes documentation of all of the above li sted item s as well as the location , type, condition, and extent of identified ACM, drawings indicating sample locations and extent of identified ACM , abatement or maintenance recommendation s, and cost estimates for the abatement of the identified ACM. An electronic co y is also submitted to the City. From the information collected in an asbestos survey, these senior asbestos consultants know intuitively the best approach to designing and implementing the next phase of work, the abatement project . The client will be presented with the most cost-effective, least invasive, expedient de s ign approaches that will satisfy the legal requirements established and regulated by the TDSHS . Thi s communication with the client is imperative to protect the client and the general public from the hazard s associated with the removal of ACM. ENERCON will assure that thi s phase of the work is completed safely, discretely and cost effectively. Any technical is s ues that develop can be handled by the ENERCON team with their expertise as regi stered profess ional engineers and/or certified industrial hygieni sts. Asbestos Management Services From pre-con st ruction/pre-demolition material sa mpling, to abatement des ign and oversight, to design of operation s and mainte nance (O&M) plan s, ENERCON offers a single-source solution for the City of Fort Worth 's asbestos concerns. Our technical knowledge and years of experience in assisting our clients in compliance with state and federal regulations can help reduce the ri sk and liability associated with asbestos hazard s. ENERCON's asbestos project ex perience includes: • Building inspections to identify asbestos-containing materials • Asbestos abatement de sign s pecifications and contract documents • Abatement project management • Contractor oversight and air monitoring • Operations and mainten a nce (O&M) programs RFQ ENV 11-02: AIHS Page4 January 13 , 2011 ENERCON Excellenc e-Every proj ect. Every da y. Asbestos Project Design, Management and Air Monitoring ENERCON personnel are experienced in the preparation of abatement de sign s for the removal of ACM from commercial, indu strial and educational faci liti es. These projects often require maintaining functional, occupied spaces around or near the abatement operation s. These de sign s typicall y address: • Bidding assistance • Contract administration • Contractor oversight • A sbesto s-s pecific safety and health is sue s • Requirements for work area containment and decontamination facilitie s • Abatement method s u sing established performance standard s • Air monitoring • Proper cl ean-up proce dure s • Final air clearance standard s Asbestos Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Programs In compliance with the A sbesto s H azard Emergency Respon se Act (AHERA), an O&M Program set s forth standard s for th e manage ment of asbestos-containing material s in a facility. The principal objective of thi s program is to minimize exposure of all building occupants to asbestos fiber s. Variou s mean s can be employed to manage asbestos-containing materi a ls, so the design e rs of the O&M program work c losely with th e client to determine the be st management method s for each situation. Our perso nnel have des igned O&M programs from the mo st stringent to the mo st flexibl e, and can pro vid e valuabl e advice on the pros and cons of various method s, procedures and sys tems. Working with the City of Fort Worth , ENERCON can design a facility-specific, AHERA compliant, O&M program that detail policies and procedures to be u sed by property personnel for ongoing man agement of ACM. These can range from assisting th e City in acquiring its own in-hou se abatement capabilities to designing programs where a ll asbestos-related ac tivities are completely out-sourced. Education and ongoing maintena nce often help limit li a bilities from inadvertent ex po sures. ENERCON can provide 2-hour and 16-hour asbestos training for in-hou se maintenance perso nnel , as well as presenting asbestos awareness sess ion s to alleviate tenant concerns. In addition, we can provide respirator training if desire d . Indoor Air Quality Services ENERCON's Certified Indu strial Hygieni st , Mr. J e nkin s, has over 26 years ex peri e nce in dea ling with e nvironmental and safety as pects as they may pertain to Indoor Air Quality , Indu strial Hygie ne, a nd Chemical Analysis. Hi s chemistry background is coupled with strong indu strial hygi e ne and safety experience which allows the succ essful implementation of safety plan s, environmental re me diation , and regulatory compliance programs. Mr. Jenkin s has extensive ex perience in analytical serv ice s and on-site monitoring . He also has ex perience with exposure sampling for lead and other metal s in work pl ace environment and extensive experience in biological a nd fung a l (mold ) sampling a nd remediation . Airborne contaminants in sc hool s, office buildings, or other location s where people congregate can lead to complaints regarding indoor air quality (IAQ). ENERCON is experienced in investi gating IAQ complaints which have raised que stion s regarding th e po ss ibl e presence of contaminants suc h as airborne gases or particulates, and bioaero so ls (such as mold), as well as ve ntil at ion problems in buildings. The purpo se of th ese in ves ti gation s is to id e ntify the contaminant, di scover it s so urce , and develop remedi a l so lution s. Other factors which impact indoor RFQ ENV I 1-0 2: AIHS Page 5 January 13 , 20 11 ENERCON Excell ence-Every proj ect. Every da y. air quality may include th e buildin g's HVAC sys tem design , ma inte nance and operation ; chemicals and furni s hings in th e building ; and processes pe rformed in th e buildin g. ENERCON indu strial hygi eni sts assess site conditions immediately before and during the survey and coordinate survey activities w ith on-site manage me nt , including inclement weather conditions. The client is contacted and inte rviewed regarding th e location and ex tent of prev iou s moi sture infiltration, location and duration of odors, and the lo cation, de scription and duration of any tenant/occupant health-related complaints. Sampling pumps are calibrated for viable and non-vi a ble air sampling me thod s. Rel ative humidity and temperature readings are collected a nd documented. Moi sture mete r readings of affected building ma terial s are collected as neede d or determined by the Mold Assessment Con sultant or indu strial hygieni st. Background and outdoor samples are coll ec ted as de fined by the ENERCON Mold Assessment Protocol. The sample s are tran sported to the laboratory or shipped using overnight shipping method s. ENERCON's IAQ & Mold related capabilities include : • Investigating potential indoor air pollutant so urces • Assessing heating, ve ntilating and air conditioning (HV AC) sys tems • Sampling air for chemical and bioaero so l pollutants • Sa mpling of material sub strates for mold or other co ntaminants • Remediation recommendation s and protocol des ign • Contractor oversight a nd monitoring durin g re mediation • Clearance sampling after remediation • Investigation and complaint re s pon se • Mold & moi sture manage ment program s Following is a partial list of similar projects completed for the City of Fort Worth as it pertains to the Scope of Services outline in the RFQ. RFQ ENV 11-02: AIHS Page 6 Ja nu ary 13 , 20 I I ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. ENERCON PROJECT EXPERIENCE WITH SCOPE OF SERVICES CLIENT CONTACT INFO. City of Fort Worth - Environmental Management Departme nt Roger Grantham - 8 l 7-392-8592 roger.grantham@fortworthgov.org City of Fort Worth - Environmental Management Department Roger Grantham - 817-392-8592 roger.grantham@fortworthgov.org City of Fort Worth - Environmental Manage ment Department Roger Grantha m - 8 l 7-392-8592 roger.grantham@fortworthgov.org RFQ ENV 11-02: AIHS PROJECT TYPE Noise Surveys Noise Surveys Noise Surveys Page 7 PROJECT NAME & DESCRIPTION Project Name: Heritage Park Noise A ssess ment Location: 8500 Ray White Road, Fort Worth, Texas ENERCON performed a Housi ng and Urban Development (HUD) environmental noi se assessment associated with vehicular, aircraft and railroad traffic near planned facilities at the Heritage Park subdivi sio n. The res ults of the assessment were provided in report from to the City of Fort Worth . Project Name: Private Resi dence Environmental Noise Survey Location: Fort Worth, Texas ENERCON performed an environmental noise s urvey associated with vehicular traffic near a private residence in Fort Worth, Texas . Area noi se do s imetry monitoring was conducted for approximately 24 hours and sound level measurements were conducted periodically throughout the survey . The noi se survey determined that current noise levels at the exterior of the residence did not exceed the USDOT FHW A NAC (Category B , 67 dBA) for future development. It was determined that the rough road surface and centerline reflectors add to noi se level s at the residence. Road improvements s uch as resurfacing or alternative reflective devices could reduce noi se level s. Dumping of material s to the east of the residence was determined to contribute to noise level s at the res idence. It was noted that limiting dumping to daytime hours only and increasi ng the height of the berm located between the dumping activities and the residence would likely reduce the level of noi se from the dumping activities reaching the re s idence . Project Name: Noi se Analyses at Eighteen (18) Habitat for Humanity s ites Location: Fort Worth, Texas ENERCON was contracted by the City of Fort Worth to perform noi se analyses at 18 Habitat for Humanity s ites. The noi se assessments were performed in the same manner that the survey was provided to ENERCON by the City of Fort Worth addressing the Neighborhood Center and Fire Station Hotel was performed . The intent of the noi se surveys was to meet HUD requirements . A total of seven reports for the 18 s ites were pre pared. January 13 , 2011 ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. CLIENT CONT ACT INFO. City of Fort Worth - Environmental Manage me nt De partment Roge r Grantham - 817-392-8592 roger.grantham@fortworthgov.org City of Fort Worth - Environmental M a nage ment D e partme nt Roge r Gra nth a m - 817-392-8592 roger.grantham@fortworthgov.org City of Fort Worth- Environmental M a nageme nt Department Ro ger Grantham - 817-392-8592 roger. grantham@fortworthgov.org RFQ ENV 11-02: AIHS PROJECT TYPE Noise Surveys Noise Surveys Lead Based Paint Testing Page 8 PROJECT NAME & DESCRIPTION Project Name: HUD Noi se Assessments - Te rrell Heights Addition Location: 54 Re sidential Lots -Fort Worth , Texas ENERCON was contracted by the City of Fort Worth to pe rform noi se analyses at of 54 re sidential lot s. The noi se assessments were performed in the sa me manner that the surv ey was provided to ENERCON by th e City of Fort Worth addressing the Neighborhood C e nter and Fire Station Hotel was pe rformed. The intent of th e noi se sur veys was to meet HUD requireme nt s. Beca u se the proj ect included 54 lot s, spread over a large area, ENERCON grouped as many parc e ls as poss ible by block where the parcel mo st prone to noi se (o ut of a group of parc e ls on a s ingle block) was below the 65dB thre shold. If the mo st pron e parc e l was above the 65dB thre s hold , then the next clo ses t parc e l was evalu ated se parately . All parcel s were included in each noi se report. Project Name : HUD Noi se Assess ment s Location: Three Multifamily Res idential Communities -Fort Worth , T exas ENERCON was contracted by the City of Fort Worth to perfo rm HUD noi se s urv eys of three multifamily residential communities situated ei th e r near an a irport or near a bu sy highway interchange . . The res ult s of th e assess me nt were provided in report from to the City of Fort Worth . Project Name: Pre-re nov ation Lead-based Paint T es ting a t Worth He ight s, Como and North Tri-Ethnic Community Centers Location: Forth Worth , Texas ENERCON was contracted by th e City of Fort Worth to perform LBP te stin g at the above referenc ed Community Centers. Surveys were performed m compliance with current state and federal regul a tion s to dete rmin e th e presence of any LPB at the facilities which may have bee n impacte d by the propo sed renovations. ENERCON performed the lead-based paint in spection s in general accordance with HUD 's "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead- Based Paint in Hou s ing" (1997 revisions). Interior and exterior testing of all painted surfaces which were to be impacted by planned re nov ation s was performed and reports prepared and submitted to th e City. January 13, 2011 ENERCON Excellence -Every project. Every day. CLIENT CONT ACT INFO. PROJECT TYPE PROJECT NAME & DESCRIPTION City of Fort Worth -Comprehensive Project Name: Diamond Hotel Phase I ESA & Comprehensive Asbestos Survey Environmental Management Department Asbestos Survey Location: Fort Worth, Texas Roger Grantham -ENERCON performed a comprehensive asbestos survey in conjunction with a 817-392-8592 Phase I ESA on a motel scheduled for demolition to make way for streetscape and roger.gJ:antham@fortworthgov.org pedestrian enhancements. City of Fort Worth -Comprehensive Project Name: Goveas Paint & Body -Phase I ESA & Comprehensive Asbestos Environmental Management Department Asbestos Survey Survey Roger Grantham -Location: 1406 , 1408 NE 28th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 817-392-8592 ENERCON performed a comprehensive asbestos survey in conjunction with a roger. gJ:antham@fortworthgov.org Phase I ESA on a paint & body shop scheduled for demolition to make way for streetscape and pedestrian enhancements. City of Fort Worth -Comprehensive Project Name: Phase I ESA & Comprehensive Asbestos Survey Environmental Management Department Asbestos Survey Location: 1204 Sharondale, Fort Worth, Texas Roger Grantham -ENERCON performed a comprehensive asbestos survey in conjunction with a 817-392-8592 Phase I ESA on a single-family residence scheduled for demolition and change of ro!!er.!!fantham@fortworth!!ov.orn use . RFQ ENV I 1-02 : AIHS Page 9 January 13 , 2011 ENERCON Excellence-Ever y pro ject. Ever y da y b) Web-based System ENERCON utilizes EMC2's di gital workplace coll a boration software . A client s pecific "eRoom" will be established providing a reliable, sec ure work place to ensure that project material s are always available a nd a lway s protected. The e Room is as a single, centralized place where project teams access and work on all of their project material s utilizing user nam es and passwo rd s re stricting access to only tho se with a valid member name and passwo rd. Password s are e ncrypted and se lf-se lected , a nd are thu s known only to the u se r choo sin g the password . Additionally , eRoom software offers the ability to control the type of access (i .e. none , read , or write) each project participant has to each piece of information in a project. To ensure that data is not intercepted or as it is tran s mitted between the se rver and the u se r's machine, once a u se r ha s lo gged into eRoom.net, all communication is encrypted using sec ure sockets layer (SSL). ENERCON has estab li shed "eRooms" for several of our clients for safe and secure mean s of delivering project material s and delive rable s. c) After Hours Calling System ENERCON has organized a highly qualified project team with extensive and specific experience in all programs and service s cited in the City of Fort Worth RFQ . Both our organization and team structure assure that required staff and equipment re so urce s will be available for project activities. ENERCON is fully committed to responding to the needs of the City of Fort Worth (during business hours or not). Should an emergency occur, the primary and secondary contacts will be made available 24 hours a day, 7 day s a week. Primary/Single Point of Contact(24 Hours/Day): Mr. Darius Parker-Program Manager 214.212.4542 Mobile (after hours) 972.484 .3854 Office (regul a r hours) B. Personnel Qualifications and Experience Secondary Contact (24 Hours/Day): Mr. Bruce Meek -QA/QC Project Manager 972.259.0336 Mobile (after hours) 972.484.3854 Office (regular hours) ENERCON consists of multi-di sc iplinary profess ional s who have the proven ability to address all of the City of Fort Worth 's objectives throughout the duration of the contract and pro vide opportunity to M/WBE Partners. ENERCON is committed to continue supporting this contract with on-site and off-site personnel as needed to assure superior and timely results . Program, Project Managers and Ta s k Leaders The Program Manager, Project Manager, Con sultants, In spec tors and T ec hnician s have been identifie d based on their credentials, certifications, and profe ss ional knowledge/experience related to the scope of se rvices de sc ribed in th e RFQ . These individual s will ensure the hi ghe st leve l of se rvice, consistency and ex perti se for the duration of the contract. Each task order assigned by the City of Fort Worth will be revi ewed by ENERCON's Progra m Manager, Mr. Dariu s Parker, a nd will be delegated to appropriate ENERCON Project Manager, based on the type of the work li sted in the Scope of Services. The following Progra m and Proj ec t Manage rs have been identifi e d within ENERCON based on years of experience in their related field s. Each Project Manage r will hav e a team assigned to them to execute all ta sk orders. The Proj ec t Managers will re view a ll perso nn e l and proj ec t s assigned to them and report directly to the Program Manage r, Mr. Dariu s P arker, who will report directly to the City of Fort Worth. RFQ ENV I 1-0 2: A1HS Page 10 January 13 , 2011 ENERCON Excellence-Ever y pro ject. Ever y day ENERCON's project team consists of the following in-house key personnel: Corporate Oversight: Charles D . H arla n , P .G . QA/QC Project Manager: Bru ce A. Meek, P .E. Program Manager: D a riu s D . Parker, P .E. Industrial Hygiene Project Manager (Air Quality/Noise Surveys): Jeffrey Jenkins, CIH Asbestos Consulting Services Project Manager: D ariu s D . P arker, P .E . IAC Mold Consulting Services Project Manager: Ed Barganier, MAC, IAC When personnel are assigned to City of Fort Worth Task Orders, these assignments will be made on a priority basis. If this takes 100 % of available time, any other projects will be re-assigned by the ENERCON Office Manager and Program Manager so that the ENERCON Team provides the needed support to City of Fort Worth. ENERCON acknow ledges that the City of Fort Worth need s take precedence w here th e health and safety of the publi c are in question . ENERCON has sha re d our ph ilosoph y w ith our s ubc o ntractors a nd they have agreed with this principle . M/WBE Team Members Xenco Laboratories, Inc. MoldLab Sigma Environmental Solutions, Inc. RFQ ENV 11 -02: AIHS Page 11 A s bes tos Analytical Services Mold Analytical Services Asbestos Consulting Services January 13 , 20 11 Position Title/ Job Title Name Years of Years with Exoerience Provider Bruce A. Meek, P.E., IAC 17 * 4 Asbe sto s Con sultant Dariu s D . Parker, P .E., IAC 17 * <1 Edward Barganier, IAC 17 * 3 Toni L. Tower, IAC 6 2 Damon Douglass 6 7 Thomas Hale 6 2 Steven A. Good 6 13 Rachel Lichau 6 3 A sbestos In spector Tom Culpepper 5 4 J oho Anderson 4 8 Kevin Karr 6 2 Seth Scherm 4 <1 John Long 2 2 Thomas Hale 7 2 Asbestos AMT John Long 3 2 Kevin Kart 3 2 Thomas Hale 7 2 ... Asbestos PM John Long 2 2 Kevin Karr 3 2 Certified Industrial Hygienist (Clli) Jeffrey Jenkins , Clli 26 2 Damon Douglass 8 8 J oho Anderson 2 8 Industrial Hygiene Technician Edward Barganier 21 3 Matthew Boyle 13 1 Thomas Hale 7 2 John Long 2 2 Edward Barganier 5 3 Matthew Boyle (in progress) -1 Mold A ssessment Consultant Damon Douglass 5 7 Thomas Hale 2 2 Tom Culpepper 1 4 Karla Housley 2 10 Mold Assessment Technician Kirby Gremillion 2 2 Tom Culpepper 2 4 * Based on TDSHS licensing process commencing in 1993 . All three (3) individuals were conducting a sbestos consulting services prior to the initiation of the state licen sing process. PROJECT ORGANIZATION FOR THE CITY OF FORT W�RTH ASBESTOS, MOLD, AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONSULTING SERVICES QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE City of Fort Worth Environmental Services Division Enercon Corporate Oversight Charles D. Harlan, P.G. (100%) Asbestos Consulting Services Asbestos Surveys and Management Plans, Abatement Project Desiqn, Abatement Proiect Manaqement and Air Monitorinq Darius D. Parker, P.E., IAC (100%) — Surveys • Ed Barganier, IAC (100%) � Thomas Hale (100%) � Tom Culpepper (50%) � Damon Douglass (50%) Rachel Lichau (50%) Seth Scherm (50%) John Anderson (50%) Steve Good (25%) Management Plans � Ed Barganier, IAC (100%) � Darius D. Parker, P.E., IAC (100%) � Toni L. Tower, IAC (100%) � Bruce A. Meek, P.E., IAC (50%) — Abatement Project Design � Ed Barganier, IAC (100%) • Darius D. Parker, P.E., IAC (100%) • Toni L. Tower, IAC (100%) � Bruce A. Meek, P.E., IAC (50%) — Abatement Project Management and Air Monitoring � Thomas Hale, PM (100%) � John Long, PM (100%) � Kevin Karr, PM (50%) • Ed Barganier, IAC (50%) � Sigma Environmental (100%) Enercon Program Manager Darius D. Parker, P.E. (100%) � � Mold Consulting Services Mold Assessments, Protocals, Project Manaaement, Clearance Samplinq Ed Barganier, MAC, IAC (100%) — Mold Assessments • Ed Barganier, MAC (100%) � Thomas Hale, MAC (100%) � Damon Douglass, MAC (50%) � Tom Culpepper, MAC (50%) • Karla Housley, MAT (50%) � Kirby Gremillion, MAT (50%) • John Long, MAT (100%) � Matthew Boyle, MAC in process (50%) — Mold Protocols � Ed Barganier, MAC (100%) • Thomas Hale, MAC (100%) � Damon Douglass, MAC (50%) � Tom Culpepper, MAC (50%) • Matthew Boyle, MAC in process (50%) — Mold Clearance Sampling • Ed Barganier, MAC (100%) � Thomas Hale, MAC (100%) � Damon Douglass, MAC (50%) � Tom Culpepper, MAC (50%) � Matthew Boyle, MAC in process (50%) Project QA/QC Bruce A. Meek, P.E. (100%) � Industrial Hygiene Services Indoor Air Quality Assessments, OSHA Worker Exposure Issues, Noise Level Monitorina. Traininq Jeffrey Jenkins, CIH (100%) — Indoor Air Quality Assessments � Ed Barganier, MAC, RIHT (100%) � Thomas Hale, MAC, IH (100%) � Damon Douglass, MAC, IH (50%) • Tom Culpepper, MAC, IH (50%) — OSHA Worker Exposure Issues • Ed Barganier, MAC, RIHT (100%) � Thomas Hale, MAC, IH (100%) � Damon Douglass, MAC, IH (50%) — Noise Level Monitoring • Ed Barganier, MAC, RIHT (100°/o) � Thomas Hale, MAC, IH (100%) • Damon Douglass, MAC, IH (50%) • John Anderson, IH (50%) � Matt Boyle, IH (50%) — Training • Jeffrey Jenkins, CIH (100%) , � Darius D. Parker, P.E. (100%) � Bruce A. Meek, P.E. (50°/a) M/WBE Team Members � Xenco Laboratories Eduardo Builes Asbestos Laboratory Services � MoldLab Kristina Rucker Mold Laboratory Services � Sigma Environmental Claude Brown Asbestos Air Monitoring Services Note: Percentage of personnel availability to support contract noted after each name. ENERCON Darius D. Parker, P .E., IAC ENERCON Program Manager (100%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization B.S. Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology , 1987 Professional Engineer (Texas) License No . 76438 Texas Department of State Health Services-Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant License No. 10- 5074 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS AH ERA Asbestos Inspector AH ERA Asbestos Management Planner AHERA Asbestos Project Designer QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Parker has 23 years of experience in the engineering and environmental fields. He has provided asbestos consulting, environmental engineering, indoor air quality consulting , materials testing and analysis and is skilled in land surveying for commercial and residential projects . Mr. Parker has also performed numerous air quality surveys . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Parker has performed numerous building surveys to locate and identify asbestos-containing materials. He has also prepared hazard assessments and collected data for the preparation of asbestos abatement project budgets. Buildings surveyed include commercial high-rise office buildings , office buildings, municipal facilities , strip centers and educational , industrial and medical facilities. Mr. Parker has prepared contract document packages, including specifications and drawings , for abatement projects . He has also provided project management services ranging from contract administration to supervision of field personnel. For the management of asbestos-containing materials in place prior to removal, Mr. Parker has developed a number of operation and maintenance programs for clients . He also has conducted numerous training seminars for commercial building tenants and employees . Topics covered included asbestos awareness , respirator training and asbestos removal operations . Mr. Parker has extensive experience in the development of air sampling strategies for all phases of abatement, including OSHA compliance to document airborne fiber concentrations and personnel exposure levels during construction activities. He has performed several indoor air quality surveys in high-rise commercial structures , which included field measurement of comfort parameters and the inspection of building HVAC equipment to determine effectiveness of the building's HVAC maintenance activities. -Relevant project experience is listed below: • 1200 Main , Dallas , Texas , Project Manager -Provided Asbestos consulting services (Survey , Preparation of abatement specifications, Public Project Bidding , and Project Observation) for the complete abatement of a 26 story office tower. • The Crescent Dallas , Texas, Project Manager -Provided Subsurface Investigation and construction management. During the investigative phase, utilized Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to determine the location of voids along the perimeter of a city block long high rise office complex , performed construction management during placement of drilled piers and replacement of slab on grade construction with a self supporting steel reinforced concrete structure. Project involved coordination with Utility companies (TXU, Encore , AT&T) and City of Dallas (storm drain retrofit and street demolition and repair). • Ritz Carlton Site, Dallas, Texas , Project Manager -Provided project management during the removal of "ghost" underground storage tanks from the project site. Coordinated removal of tanks, free product and contaminated soil and site closure . • Dyess AFB Asbestos Surveys, Project Manager. Provided Asbestos consulting services including asbestos surveys and preparation of abatement specifications/ Hazardous material assessments (Lead and PCB's) for multiple base housing units scheduled for Demolition ENERCON Bruce A. Meek, P.E. Project QA/QC/Individual Asbestos Consultant EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization M.E. Civil Engineering , University of Texas at Arlington , 1986 B.S . Civil Engineering , Texas A&M University , 1979 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas 57717, 1985-Current LPST Corrective Action Project Manager, TCEQ, CAPM00982 , 1996-Current Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant, DSHS , 1993-Current ASFE , Fundamentals of Professional Practice, 2005 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY (100%) Mr . Meek has exhibited continual success in 31 years of professional experience with all aspects of environmental and engineering services including upper level management roles . Projects include municipal waste landfills , office buildings ranging from single-story to high-rises , cellular transmission towers of all designs, residential structures , water/wastewater utility transmission lines , earthen dam design, etc. His strengths include fostering customer loyalty, sustaining high employee morale and effectively creating new business enterprises and opportunities. His experience includes asbestos laboratory quality control/quality assurance , environmental training , consultation, project design , implementation and management , and indoor quality assessments , geotechnical project development and management , geotechnical engineering and consulting , and construction materials testing supervision. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES: ProQram Manager. City of Euless: Dickey Drive Apartments, Euless, TX. Asbestos Inspection /ProJect Design. Conducted asbestos inspections/surveys of two (2) existing apartment complexes and a single-family residence deeded to the City of Euless for planned demolition . Designed project for abatement of asbestos-containing friable wall and ceiling texture , floor tile mastic and window caulking prior to demolition. Lead Engineer and Project Manager. Southwest Airlines: Dallas Love Field, Dallas, Texas. Asbestos Inspection and Project Design. Conducted asbestos inspection/survey of existing 16 gates for planned renovation. Designed project for abatement of asbestos-containing friable ·fireproofing insulation and installation of suspended ceiling tile system in modernization of existing terminal gates servicing the home base airport operations for Southwest Airlines . Special FAA clearances and communicat ions with traffic operations were essential to perform work without interfering in daily transportation operations . Project was completed ahead of schedule and on budget. Project Manager. Lead-Based Paint Removal, Holtze-Magnolia Building, Dallas, TX. Supervised the preparation of project work plans , sampling and air monitoring plans, and lead-based/ lead- containing paint removal specifications for the removal of lead-based and lead -containing paint from plaster walls , sheetrock walls , and mechanical systems from a 30-story office building to be converted into a luxury hotel. Lead Engineer and Project Manager. Addison Airport Office Building, 4651 Airport Parkway, Addison, Texas. Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition. September, 2003. Coordinated and supervised the removal of approximately friable , asbestos-containing acoustical lay-in ceiling tile , ceiling texture and damaged interior non-friable floor tile with associated black mastic prior to the planned demolition of the office building . Project demolition specifications detailed frocedures and control measures to minimize the risk to airport operations , including the installation o temporary fencing , during the demolition of a single-story office building located on the airport property in the immediate vicinity of active runways. The project was completed on time, on budget without a single incident to contractor employees or airport operations. Project Manager. Regional Airports for FAA, Various Locations, Texas and Arkansas, Asbestos and Lead-based Paint Surveys. Conducted several comprehensive NESHAP surveys for suspect asbestos-containing materials prior to demolition . Also collected suspect LBP samples for total lead content and TCLP analyses for waste characterization prior to planned demolition . ENERCON EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization B .S. -Geology, Oklahoma State University Charles D. Harlan, P .G. ENERCON Corporate Oversight (100%) Graduate Courses -Masters Business Administration Program, University of Texas at Dallas Texas Professional Geoscientist -License #699 Member of Society of Texas Environmental Professionals 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Safety Training. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Harlan has 19 years of environmental consulting experience that includes eleven years as Manager of Environmental Services for Enercon's Dallas, Texas office . Mr. Harlan 's current role includes management oversight of ENERCON's Dallas , Texas, Sacramento, California and Atlanta , Georgia environmental consulting offices . He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of environmental programs , health and safety programs , project management, engineering activities and business development conducted from these three offices . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Over 19 years diversified experience as a Geologist, Project Manager, Client Services Manager and Operations Manager for multiple offices across the nation • Phase I and 11 Assessment and remediation experience of sites with soil and groundwater contamination including hydrocarbons, solvents and PCBs • Senior Project Manager of due diligence projects for several major financial institutions including portfolios of 50+ properties • Experience in Texas Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), TCEQ Risk Reduction Standards , Texas LPST Program and Texas Railroad Commission regulations • Conducted soil-gas vapor surveys and aquifer testing and analysis • Installed and performed operation and maintenance of numerous pump & treat , soil vapor extraction and recovery trench remediation systems • Extensive oil and gas exploration and production exposure related to environmental issues • Extensive experience in drilling including direct push, hollow stem auger and air/mud rotary drilling technologies, geologic evaluations, and monitoring well installation and design • Experience and knowledge of the process for preparing and submitting a Combined Operations License Application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for new nuclear power plants • Preparation of work plans , cost estimates , RFPs, and bid solicitations for diverse clientele • Senior Project Manager for a bulk chemical storage facility fire emergency response and clean up in Fort Worth , Texas ENERCON - EDUCATION -Degree(s) Discipline/Years/Specialization Jeffrey L. Jenkins, C.I.H. Certified Industrial Hygienist (100%) B.S . Chemistry, Oklahoma State Un iversity; Stillwater, Oklahoma , 1980 Graduate Course work in Hydrology and Technical Writing , 1984 -Oklahoma State University ; Stillwater, OK Graduate course work in Noise and Vibration Control , 1992 -Oklahoma Hea lth Sciences , University; University Center of Tulsa PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Certified Industrial Hygienist, #4677C , 1990 Certified Asbestos Inspector, OK159520 , 1991 & 2008 16-hour Lead-based paint Risk Assessor QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Jenkins has over 26 years experience in dealing w ith environmental and safety aspects as they may perta in to Oil & Gas Industries , Man ufacturing , Indoor A ir Quality, Industrial Hygiene , and Chemical Analysis. His chemistry background is coupled with strong industrial hyg iene and safety experience which allows the successful implementation of safety plans , environmental remediation , and regulatory compliance programs . Mr. Jenkins has extensive experience in analytical services and on-site monitoring . He also has experience with exposure sampling for lead and other metals in work place environment and extensive experience in biological and fungal (mold) sampling and remediation . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: INDOOR AIR MONITORING: Mr. Jenkins has been responsible for conducting stationary source monitoring from an excess of 150 sources . His experience has been vital to successfully preparing permit applications . Mr. Jenkins is also experienced in ambient air analys is , which is increasingly be ing used to determine "fence-line" emissions . He has developed fence-line monitoring programs for TSDF facilities to detect odor or emiss ion releases. Industries of all sizes have benefited from his experience and expertise in chemical processes , waste handling , and chemica l safety . He has des igned control equ ipment to solve air and employee emission problems. Mr. Jenkins has developed survey protocol to identify the sources and design remediation controls to correct poor air quality. Mr. Jenkins has served as a team member for conducting pre-lease surveys for GSA -Region VII. MOLD: Mr. Jenkins has been involved with determining the extent of fungal contamination in homes , workplaces , and on consumer products . Mold Investigations have been conducted on properties such as single family homes , 250 unit plus apartment complexes , retirement villages , multi-tenant office buildings , hosp ital operating rooms and everything in between. Remed iation plans have been designed for properties , which had elevated fungal contamination . Mr. Jenkins served as part of an advisement team for a special news report dealing with mold in our homes and schools. He has conducted short training sessions for real estate groups and apartment managers assoc iation on identifying and preventing fungal growth . WASTE STREAMS: Mr. Jenkins has developed numerous programs for properly handling and treating waste streams and for filing necessary EPA reports . He has a thorough knowledge of analytical techniques obtained from developing and managing a commercial contract laboratory which specialized in environmental matrices . Sampling programs for ai r, water, and waste identification were developed and implemented to effectively cha racterize contam inants . Training courses have been delivered to industry in the safe handling of chemicals in laboratories , chemical spill response , resp iratory training , hazard communication, etc. Mr. Jenkins has been an integral part of a HAZ-MAT team as a chemical safety consultant. ENERCON Edward B. Barganier, IAC, MAC Individual Asbestos Consultant/Industrial Hygienist/ Mold Assessment Consultant (100%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization University of Houston College of Civil Technology University of Texas at Dallas -Industrial Hygiene PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Texas-Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant Texas-Licensed Mold Assessor Consultant AH ERA Asbestos Inspector AHERA Asbestos Management Planner AH ERA Asbestos Project Designer QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Registered Industrial Hygiene Technologist Identification of Asbestos (PLM), Mccrone Research Institute NITON Spectrum Analyzer Trained Mr. Barganier has over 26 years of experience in asbestos , lead paint and indoor air quality (IAQ) projects. His expertise includes asbestos consulting covering all environmental aspects including surveying facilities , assessing conditions and recommending abatement actions , designing abatement, project management during abatement and construction , and design and implementation of operations and maintenance programs . His experience includes designing asbestos abatement , managing asbestos staff assigned to perform asbestos surveys and asbestos abatement , client consultation , marketing and IAQ consulting experience includes investigations and remediation design in a variety of facilities including ; residential , institutional and commercial properties. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ASBESTOS SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTS: Mr. Barganier has served as the inspector or manager of numerous asbestos surveys in health care facilities , municipal facilities , schools, high-rise office buildings , and manufacturing plants . These surveys included the ident ification of materials suspected of containing asbestiform minerals , sampling of these materials for laboratory analysis , and preparation of exposure assessments. Mr. Barganier has developed asbestos abatement project designs for removal of asbestos prior to renovation or demolition of building structures. ABATEMENT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT: Mr. Barganier has personally designed and managed numerous asbestos abatement actions including large-scale multi-m illion dollar projects with durations ranging up to three years less than $1 ,000 to over $3 ,000,000. He prepared Bid and Contract Documents , Abatement Design Specifications and Drawings, and contract administration during this work and reviewed pay applications , and negotiated administrative change orders as needed. Duties have also included the performance and/or supervision of field sampling , observations, documentation and reporting during abatement activities . OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) PROGRAMS: Mr. Bargan ier has personally designed more than 100 O&M programs for the management of asbestos- containing materials . These programs were designed for schools , commercial buildings , universities , and multi-unit residential complexes. The programs ranged in scope from identification of asbestos-containing materials and coord ination of abatement by outside contractors to training and licensing of in-house employees as asbestos workers , and training of employees in the use of respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE). INDOOR AIR QUALITY INVEST/GA TIONS: Mr . Barganier has performed more than 200 investigations relating to indoor air quality problems in commercial and industrial fac ilit ies. Problem sources included pest infiltration , molds associated with water leaks , lack of ventilation , poor HVAC system maintenance or operation , lack of exhaust ventilation from process work , and volatile organic compound off gassing from building materials and furniture . ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. Damon Douglass, MAC Asbestos Inspector/Industrial Hygienist/ Mold Assessment Consultant (50%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization M.A . Biology, University of Arkansas, 2002 B .S. Microbiology, University of Arkansas , 1998 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant , 2005 Licensed Asbestos Inspector, 2004 Licensed Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor , 2005 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Douglass has over 8 years of experience in mold and indoor air quality (IAQ) investigation, sampling and analysis . Included in his 8 years, Mr. Douglass has had 4 years of experience working with municipal services. He has 5 years experience with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments , asbestos inspections, mold , indoor air quality assessments and lead-based paint inspections/risk assessments. Mr. Douglass has experience in the field of Chemistry and Microbiology that includes sampling , analysis , safety , and QA/QC procedures . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ASBESTOS CONSUL TING EXPERIENCE: Mr. Douglass has over 5 years experience managing asbestos related projects and conducting asbestos inspections. Mr. Douglass has managed asbestos inspection projects on numerous commercial banking facilit ies . The second largest bank in the United States retained ENERCON to conduct asbestos surveys in accordance with state and federal regulations on 150 bank branches and associated facilities located throughout Texas . Mr. Douglass was the Project Manager for this assignment. INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONSUL TING: Mr. Douglass obtained the Texas Department of State Health Services Mold Assessment Consultant license in 2005 . The second largest bank in the United States retained ENERCON to conduct IAQ/mold/moisture intrusion surveys on 70+ bank branches and associated facilities located throughout Texas, particularly in the Houston area following Hurricane Ike in 2008 . Mr. Douglass was the Project Manager for this assignment. LEAD-BASED PAINT CONSUL TING: Mr. Douglass has over 5 years experience managing lead-based paint related projects and conducting lead-based paint inspections/risk assessments of industrial and manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings , apartment complexes , and residential houses . PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS: Mr. Douglass has over 5 years experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) of various property types and has performed numerous Phase I ESAs for the City of Fort Worth. Mr. Douglass performed a Phase I ESA of the property located at 3479 West Vickery Boulevard, in Fort Worth, Texas. The subject property was occupied by the F.W. Axtell Manufacturing Company since at least the 1920s (machinery and windmill manufacturing). Various other manufacturing , including Howell Instruments Inc., refrigeration and air conditioning , silk screening , a construction company and an aluminum products company have occupied the subject property since at least the 1950s . Based on the long history of manufacturing activities on the subject property ( over 80 years) and the use of chemicals such as solvents , oils and paints; the observed and reported chemical spills on the property; the unknown disposal practices over the past 80+ years ; and the proximity of the railroad maintenance facilities, a Phase II subsurface investigation was recommended and subsequently performed at a later date by ENERCON. E N E R C O N Thomas A. Hale, MAC Asbestos Inspector/Air Monitoring Technician/Project Manager/ Industrial Hygienist/Mold Assessment Consultant (100%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization Kilgore Jr. College University of North Texas Texas Woman's University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS TDSHS licensed AHERA Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician TDSHS licensed Asbestos Project Manager TDSHS licensed AHERA Asbestos Inspector TDSHS licensed Lead Risk Assessor TDSHS licensed Mold Assessment Consultant ADEQ licensed AH ERA Asbestos Inspector NIOSH 582 trained QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Hale has over 7 years experience in asbestos, lead , and indoor air quality (IAQ) projects. His experience includes asbestos surveys (both limited and comprehensive), IAQ investigations and reporting , lead-based paint surveys, asbestos abatement monitoring , OSHA compliance air monitoring, managing asbestos staff assigned to perform surveys and asbestos abatement monitoring, and client point of contact. Mr. Hale is licensed with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) as an Asbestos Air Monitoring Technic ian , Asbestos Project Manager, Asbestos Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, and Mold Assessment Consultant. He is also licensed with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) as a Licensed Asbestos Inspector. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN: Mr . Hale has performed professional asbestos, mold , and lead services including: both comprehensive and limited surveys, coordination of contractor bid walks , subcontractors, equipment and personnel for various projects (including large portfolios), abatement monitoring and documentation, report writing, and air sample analysis utilizing phase contrast microscopy. Responsibilities have also included training and supervising staff, performance of QA/QC audits of field services and staff, and maintaining company licensure for applicable services and states . ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER: Mr. Hale has conducted asbestos surveys, coordinated subcontractors , equipment and personnel , monitored the abandonment of monitoring wells , limited monitoring well sampling, and assisted project managers with proposals, job setup , report reviews, report production and project closeout documentation. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIST: Mr. Hale has performed asbestos surveys, abatement monitoring and documentation, report writing, air sample analysis utilizing phase contrast microscopy, managing asbestos staff assigned to perform surveys and asbestos abatement monitoring, and client point of contact. Responsibilities under the DISD Bond Program included : asbestos NESHAP compliance and Management Plan surveys and abatement monitoring , coordinating notifications , attending weekly meetings , contractor RFI response contact. ENERCON EDUCATION -Oegree(s)/Oiscipline/Years/Specialization Matthew Boyle Industrial Hygienist (50%) Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences , emphasis engineering technology (environmental discipline) and business, Texas A&M Commerce , Commerce , TX , 2007 A.A., Science with emphasis in geology and chemistry , Tarrant County College , Hurst, TX , 1997 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Certified Professiona l in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), 2008 40 -hour HAZWOPER training , 1997 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY • Thirteen years of experience in the environmental industry • Performed Phase I ESAs nationwide • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr . Boyle has thirteen years of experience in the environmental due diligence and consulting industry performing Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and industrial hygiene services . Mr . Boyle has developed SPCC plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans na t ionwide. He also has oil and gas industry experience focusing on utility line installation projects , inc luding regulatory permitting coordination (Nationwide 12), field data acquisition , and client management. Mr. Boyle has regularly completed wetland delineations , stream and waterway assessments, and biological evaluations for utility installation projects . He has created maps as report exh ibits utilizing CADD and GIS programs . Indoor Air Quality Assessment, Saginaw ISO, Saginaw, Texas. As project manager, Mr . Boyle conducted indoor air quality assessments in Saginaw ISO schools. Mr. Boyle coordinated abatement activities for fungal growth addressing Stachybotrys at a high school in Saginaw, Texas . Environmental Site Assessment and Industrial Hygiene Services , Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail Project. As Project manager Mr . Boyle coordinated a Phase I Site Assessment contract for 65 sites in the greater Dallas area . The project included environmental site assessments as well as mold , lead , and asbestos sampling , at sites acquired by the expanding light rail system serving the City of Dallas and surrounding mun icipalities . Environmental Site Assessment, Tarrant County Courthouse Parking Garage Facility. As project manager for a Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment contract , Mr. Boyle conducted environmental site assessments over a four-square block area in downtown Fort Worth , Texas. Mr . Boyle utilized ground penetrating radar as well as subsurface sampling for the identification of underground storage tanks . Mr. Boyle 's experience includes the following : • Industrial Hygiene Services including indoor air quality assessments and noise assessments • Environmental Services including Phase I & II ESAs , wetland , threatened and endangered species determinations , and permitting through the US Army Corps of Engineers • Engineering Services including SPCC plan development and SWPPP development ENERCON Excellence-Every project Every doy. John G. Anderson Asbestos Inspector/Industrial Hygienist (50%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization 1994 -University of North Texas-Denton , Texas , B.A. Geography PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Licensed Asbestos Inspector, Texas Department of State Health Services Licensed Asbestos Inspector 2007-Current QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr . Anderson has over 8 years of professional experience in the environmental consulting industry and currently provides support with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ASBESTOS INSPECTING EXPERIENCE: Mr. Anderson has conducted asbestos inspections and sampling in conjunction with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments . PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS: Mr. Anderson has conducted numerous Noise Assessment surveys for the City of Fort Worth. Mr . Anderson has conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) throughout the United States on various types of properties such as gas stations , industrial facilities , municipal facilities , warehouses , multi-tenant commercial buildings , high-rise office buildings , restaurants , self-storage facilities , manufacturing facilities , residential subdivisions and undeveloped/vacant land . Mr. Anderson has conducted Phase I ESAs for multi-commercial properties along West Vickery Boulevard for the future Highway 121 Tollway right-of-way in Fort Worth , Texas . He conducted soil sampling events on multiple properties for city redevelopment in Fort Worth, Texas . Mr. Anderson has contributed to Early Site Permit work for Entergy Grand Gulf Nuclear Station near Port Gibson , MS . He continues to contribute to FDIC Phase I ESAs portfolio review work . FLOOD PLAIN DETERMINATION: Has six years of experience dealing with complex flood zone determinations per FEMA and Federal Lending regulations for Banks and Mortgage Companys. PLANNING AND ZONING : Appointed as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the City of The Colony to review City Planning and Zoning issues. ENERCON Kevin M. Karr Asbestos Project Manager/Lead Inspector EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization B.A., Environmental Studies and Geography , Baylor University , Waco , TX , 2004 GIS (Two Semesters) -Included use of ArcView and ArcMap software and projects involving the generation of mapping information relative to local toxic sites PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER (2005) and OSHA 10 Hour Safety (2005) OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER refresher Houston Area Basic Safety Plus (2005) Paradigm Qualified Storm Water Construction Inspector (2005) Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control-In Training (2006) BNSF Contractor Safety (2007) UPRR Contractor Safety (2007) Chevron LPS Training (2007) Baylor Crew (2000) PADI Scuba Certified (2003) QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY (50%) Mr. Karr has over 6 years experience in hydrology projects , including studies of three separate watersheds with soil and water management models run on all sites. {Childress Creek , Hogg Creek , Waco Creek ; China Spring , TX and Waco , TX) His expertise also includes beach profiling on selected beaches around the Island of Dominica and Water analyses of Brazos River including dissolved oxygen , conductivity , solubility , pH , etc . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST: Mr . Karr has experience as an Environmental Scientist performing emergency response activities for chemical sp ills and train derailments including : initial response , soil and water sampling , and remediation activit ies and generating notification letters of incidents and final reports describing work activities. He also tested hydraulic conductivity of ground water wells . NATIONAL ACCOUNT INSPECTOR: Mr . Karr has conducted inspections on Home Depot , Brinker, and other national clients ' construction sites for compliance with EPA and local regulatory agency regulations. He has also audited inspections generated by the general contractor. Mr. Karr has expertise in verifying SWPPP books for all necessary documentation and proper posting of permits . He attended pre-construction meetings to offer professional advice on installation and maintenance of BMPs and generated and submitted reports explaining site conditions according to company protocol. DFW STORM WATER INSPECTOR: Mr . Karr has conducted inspections on residential construction sites for compliance with EPA and local regulatory agency regulat ions and generated and submitted reports explaining site conditions accord ing to company protocol. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST//: Conducted different forms of stack testing including setup and sampling based on various EPA methods . ENERCON Thomas Culpepper Asbestos Inspector/Mold Assessment Consultant (50%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/DisciplineNears/Specialization Course work, Surveying , 1984 Houston Community College Course work , Concrete Technologies , 1987 , University of Houston PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC-1153) Asbestos Inspector (602717) QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Culpepper is a senior environmental technician with more than twenty years of environmental consulting and site remediation experience . His experience includes monitoring well installations , groundwater monitoring , Summa Canister air sampling/monitoring , UST/AST removal from Service , soil remediation/dewatering and groundwater remediation, Operations and Maintenance of Groundwater Remediation Systems , Asbestos Sampling (Licensed Asbestos Inspector), Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant , Construction Materials Testing of concrete, soil , geo-membrane and roofing materials and surveying . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Following are listed some of Mr . Culpepper's project experience . • As a member of the Hurricane Ike emergency response team , assessed numerous bank facilities following Hurricane Ike in 2008. Scope of work included, assessing facilities for water damage caused by the storm , including mold inspection , indoor air quality sampling , delineation of water damage and asbestos sampling. Specifically, the assessments of two facilities are detailed below : o Conducted a post Hurricane Ike site inspection at a bank branch building located on Southwest Freeway in Houston , Texas. ENERCON visually assessed interior walls , ceilings and flooring for moisture/water damage and visible mold growth , collected tape lift samples and spore trap air samples. ENERCON developed a mold remediation protocol and conducted clearance sampling. o Conducted a post Hurricane Ike site inspection at a bank branch building located on West Sam Houston Parkway in Houston , Texas. ENERCON visually assessed interior walls, ceilings and flooring for moisture/water damage and visible mold growth , collected spore trap air samples . Facility interior building materials tested did not indicate a need for further testing or remedial measures . • Conducted a limited indoor air quality (IAQ) assessment and airborne particulate sampling of a commercial office facility located on Katy Freeway in Houston , Texas . The limited IAQ Assessment and sampling included: the collection of ambient air samples for total airborne particulate , and instrument readings for carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), temperature and relative humidity (RH), as well as the preparation of a Limited IAQ Report. A total of 22 particulate air samples were collected and submitted to an analytical laboratory for analysis by the NIOSH 0500 method . • Conducted a limited IAQ assessment, ACM survey and particulate sampling of the 1 o th floor of a commercial office building. Sampling included : the collection of ambient air samples for total airborne particulate (total dust), the collection of mold spore trap samples , and the collection of instrument readings for CO , CO 2 , temperature (°F} and RH. The limited ACM assessment was performed for proposed renovations to install additional air handing units and to receive a building permit from the City of Houston . E N E R C O N John C. Long Asbestos Project Manager/ Air Monitoring Technician/Mold Assessment Technician (100%) EDUCATION -Degree(s)/Discipline/Years/Specialization Attended Butler County Community College Dallas County Community College -Eastfield Campus PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS TDSHS licensed Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician TDSHS licensed Asbestos Project Manager TDSHS licensed Asbestos Inspector TDSHS licensed Mold Assessment Technician Oklahoma Department of Labor Licensed Asbestos Inspector Oklahoma Department of Labor Licensed Asbestos Worker NIOSH 582 Equivalent training course QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Long is licensed with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) as an Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician , Asbestos Project Manager and Asbestos Inspector. He is also licensed with the TDSHS as a Mold Assessment Technician and with the Oklahoma Department of Labor as an Asbestos Inspector and Asbestos Worker. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr . Long has 3 years experience as an Environmental Technologist performing professional asbestos services including : both comprehensive and limited asbestos surveys , coordination of bid walks , abatement monitoring and documentation , report writing , and air sample analysis utilizing phase contrast microscopy, NESHAP compliance monitoring , indoor air quality assessments , mold assessments , and mold report preparation . Following are listed some of Mr. Long 's project experience: • City of Euless: Performed comprehensive pre-demolition asbestos inspections of multiple sites. • City of Euless: Performed abatement project monitoring during the removal of asbestos-contain ing materials (ACM) from multiple sites . • · Mary Immaculate Catholic School -Farmer's Branch , Texas : Assisted with performance of an AHERA- compliant asbestos survey of multi-building k-12 campus. • Cathedral Church of Saint Matthew-Dallas , Texas : Performed abatement monitoring during removal of ACM and lead-based paint (LBP) from a historical dormitory struct ure . • Lakepointe Medical Center -Row lett, Texas : Performed indoor air quality monitoring for airborne particulates and water quality. • Lakepointe Medical Center -Rowlett , Texas: Performed abatement project monitoring during the pre- renovation removal of ACM. • Confidential Banking Concern -Wichita Falls, Texas : Performed abatement project monitoring during the pre-renovation removal of ACM. • Holley Park Apartments -Dallas , Texas : Performed abatement project monitoring during the pre- renovation removal of ACM. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ENERCON SERVICES INC is certifieti to perform as a Asbestos Consultant Agency in the State of Texas within the purview of Texas Occupations Code, chapter 1954, so long as this license is no t suspended or revoked and is renewed according to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health. DAVID LAKEY, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH License Number: 100294 Expiration Date: 1/31 /2012 Control Number: 96287 (Void After Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ENERCON SERVICES INC is certified to peifonn as a Asbestos Laboratory PCM in the State of Texas within the purview of Texas Occupations Code, chapter 1954, so long as this license is not suspended or revoked and is renewed according to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health. DAVID LAKEY , M.D. COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH License Number: 300356 Expiration Date: 1/17/2012 Control Number: 95633 (Void After Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Be it known that ENERCON SERVICES INC is licensed to perform as a Mold Assessment Company in the State a/Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges, and responsibilities set forth in Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295, relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked. License Number: ACOO 148 Expiration Date: 2/3/2012 David Lakey, M.D. Commissioner of Health VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE Control Number: 6506 (Void After Expiration Date) TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS f is a Licensed Professional Engineer. 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' .: �.: :';;� • �� � �� i i� : � . _ ._.... . � I i 1,. \ Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Individual Consultant BRUCE A MEEK License No. 105250 Control No. 96005 Expiration Date: 3/31/2012 \ has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Date. of issue: • 09/28/1 O Training Program entitled Air Monitoring Technician Refresher " Conducted at fort Worth, Texas on September 28, 2010 This 4 hour course covers topics specified in the Texas Asbestos Health Protection rules of 26 October, 1992, §295.64 (g) & (i). ·President " . > Instructor: Michael Lee Certificate expires: 09/2 8/2011 Certificate Number: 10137 5440 · GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies , and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation . GEBCO is licensed for Asbestos Training under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules. GEBCO Ass ociates , LP * 4690 Diplomacy Road, Suite· 120 • Fort Worth , TX 76155 * (817) 268-4006 AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector R~fre~her Course -. ··~ ' Instructor Juan Ayala President Thomas Bradford Mayhew · as.approved by the State of Texas a-J'd the ,[JS.E.P.~. under 40 C.F.R. 763 (AHERA) ·on 07107/2010 -07/07/2010 and pa~sed (he a ssoci{[lted examination on 07/07/2010 with a .sc ore oJ.7 0%, or better CM =.0.5 PTS. Instructor Juan Ay ala · President Thomas Bradf9rd Mayhew Mayhew . 'J;,;pvironmental Training Associates INCORPORATED Ce.rtificate # 7MEO'W81001APDR005 ~ fias on 07/0812010, in E FPaso, TX completed the requirements for asb.estos accreditation ~nder Section 206 of TSCA Title 11, 15 US. C. 2646 ~ . ' AHERA Asbestos ProjectD.esigne·r Refresher _Course as approved by the State · of Texas and the US.E.P.A. under 40 C.F.R. 763 (AHERA) on 07/08/2010 -07/08/2010 andpassed the associated examinrition on 07/08/2010 · with a ~core 0£70% or better · ·CM= 1.0 PTS. Instructor Juan Ayala (2=~~ President Thomas Bradford Mayhew STATE OF TEXAS The American · Bqard of Industrial Hygiene® ABIH® organized to improve the practice of Industrial Hygiene proclaims that Jeff re~ l ]enhi~ having met all requirements through education, experience, and examination~ is hereby certified ·in the CHEMICAL ASPECTS of INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ,I and has the right to use the designations CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL }IYGIENIST CIH June 18,l.990 tRD/klf O~.r:nt. date Chairman ABI H certificate number 2-"4-te. ~J <J:11 ecrelary ABIH • american board of industrial hygiene· organized to improve the practice of industrial hygiene proclaims that Jeffrey L. Jenkins having met all requirements through education, experience and examination, is hereby certified in the CHEMICAL PRACTICE of INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE and has the right to use the designations CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST CIH Certificate Number: 4677 C Awarded: June 18, 1990 Expiration Date: June 1, 2013 t-4. (l.tl~~ ecutive Director ABIH ,1.,1,· of \lichi:~1111 ·· f J "• ' -'I ' """' •, ,: A: 1~ ~ ., .. ,~} Asbestos Jeffrey L. Jenkins ge ent Planner 7205 South Peach Aver;iue Broken Arrow, OK 7 4011 Accredi~ Number Expiratloft Daire A38 51 2J26. 20 Thlo -hff--m«O<U-fllo r-ol-200o11M T-s..-.. Corcral Act lo M accNOlM lfl h MO'w'e cl'Kfpline, 008:02/11/1958 -8 ..;t.1/,· ''..-\7i:lri•;.n: • '1kD ' A sbestos I peotor Jeffrey L Jenkins 7205 South Peach Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Accreditation Number 3875 1 Thi<---~-.. -... ... -.ot~-"""°"''*··· ,1 men&td, tot.. ac~ •• an Albetlot IMP4'Cl()r. 008: 02/11/1966 80489 ; Metro . Technology Centers Economic Development Center 1700 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 605-4785 This is to certify that Jeffrey L. Jenkins 7205S ,,Jleach Ave. Brokcifz ::~f.;b~~.'.-~Q~>,0 ·,,? 4011 .' ..... · ... · . ·:o' .. '': .. :::~.··.: ..... /.'l'.,...,, .. c.,,:·· .. ·.·.=:?;.,. :· 1.· ... ,, ••• . , ······:',=:---~ ....... ,·r:t·=······ ... ··"t·'···"-·--,·.·:.-.:~r··-··.·:,.i-~\ has .t)t;~t:s:tlttr:;:~:;urse for Target Hdµsiiig {:: 1 ~1i8"''<::hild-Occupied Facilities --~...42::i!:t~:L~U~~~e·\~(·~;!:;;1:il:f~ii~t~_%s '1~[7 _i.!.i.•.\r·' .• , •. !.· .. f.:.'..•.::::~;;;;S/OS IO~ili~,N-bo, ~ ~··· ~.'.:,:.· .•..• :···.,.· .. , .... ,... ..)_;, ·:;::/f .. /:}{ ~~~ •,.:':"('·d······· Board President 7 Director For the purpo se of Oklahoma LBP certification, this course completion certificate exp ires after six months . Economic DevelopmentC:enter '!700 Springlake Driye, OklatJoma City, OK 73119 (405) 605-4785 ·.. T his is to certify -that . ... .J'effrey L. Jenkins ··.·•·· · 720J S .",,,~each Ave. ···h~:~2!~t~~1~r::o~e· .·· ... .· .. . .... ·. Lead.~Ba·sed·»Pamfi0filsk Assessor · ·· · ·: · . · . . · . ); >f . . ~-. . } . ),!MJ;j{}~>.:·, . · <for Target t.ldpsidg i\!fi<f Child-Occupied Facilities . . . .•..... ' 't\t <'¥}'p;j_ •.•• ,r .. : ..•. i,:._ ..• : .•.. : .•.. ,~ co:/?::1i :;;0/08 _1_0_9_00---,4_6 _____ _ Ji:; ; . '._\/jj:}; Certificate Number ~~ ~ d.1!1',, ce~i!-lb.,-,,.c:::. ~~~~--=--- . · Board President • ( Training Manager · For the purpgse of Oklahoma LBP certification, this cours e completion certificate ex pires after six months. FEE: $25 .00 Jeffrey Jen kins has filed in the office of the Commissioner of Labor of the State of Oklahoma an application for a Limited Asbestos Contractor's license for AHERA INSPECTOR Now, therefore, The Commissioner of Labor of the State of Oklahoma, by virtue of the power vested in him by law hereby issues to the applicant license No. OK159520. <-// (}/;/d2 -~~----------- LLOYD L. FIELDS Commissioner of Labor EXPIRES: July 23, 2009 July 28 , 2008 Da te of Issuan ce THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINERS certify that Jeffrey L. Jenkins has satisfactorily passed an exam and completed an 8-hour annual refresher training course entitled Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response meeting the requirements identified in Title 29 CFR 1910.120. This course has been awarded 1.0 Industrial Hygiene CM Points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene-Approval Number 13334. This course is also eligible for .66 Continuance of Certification (COC) points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals NATH:JNAL 1~-N:v -1-R-o-:N·M· · !E ·N· : T -AL JC..., .... -_; . .-:--::".· .•. ):_ ., '-., ~-.: TRA INERS. Inc ~ June 05, 2008 Course Number 1002 , Awarde d 8 PDH's Fl orid a Board of Profess ion a l E ngin ee rs CEU Provider Number 0004284 www .natjonalenvironme ntaltrain erssom Signature of Instructor Clay A. Bednarz, MS, RPIH . . -· ' ~\,'\, ~q? Presented to: ~. ''ii.: .... ~-~'" . ' . . . HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION . . In recognition of successful completion of an 8 hour course of studies in Sara Supervisor Training . Jeff Jenkins this · 9tfi DarµVilson . · WIison Environmental Associates . OSU Training Coofdnator . · is presented this certificate · '1Jecem6er day of ________ , 1989. ~-Mafiaa· er Extension Programs Oldahoma State University .. Texas ·Department of State Health Services As best os Individual Consultant EDWARD B BARGANIER License No. 105519 Contro l No. 96037 Expiration Date: 11/9/2012 Texas Department of State Health Services Mo ld As sess men t Consultant EDWARD B BARGANIER License No. MAC0461 Control No.· 6882 Expiration bate: 9/7/2011 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute 9430 Research Blvd. Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 338-5379 e~&i::Ei; Director of Training SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute 9430 Research Blvd. Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 338 -5379 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute 9430 Research Blvd. Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 338-5379 Jof&~~9 Director of Training SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITU.TE Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute 9430 Research Blvd. Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 338-5379 J~~~~ Director of Training '~ TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES BE'IT KNOWN THAT EDWARD B BARGANIER is hereby licensed and authorized to perform as a Mold Assessment Consultant in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges, and responsibilities set forth in Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295 , relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked. License Number: MAC0461 Control Number: 6882 David L Lakey, M.D Commissioner of Health VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE Expiration Date: 9/7/2011 (Y oid After Expiration Date) IS ce rtifi es that larg anie r , Texas Department of I course entitled: IIT CONSULTAN T REFRESHER Certificate No .: 10019 2m dale of iS$1Je: Edward , anyij ma @www.gebco.org l Ba rgan ier CO Associates, LP 4690 Diplomacy, Suite 120 - Fort Worth , TX 76155 GEBCO ASSOCIATES in coo pe ration with THE UNIVERSI TY OF N ORTH TEXAS certifies that Edward B. Barganier has successfully completed and passed the exam for the Environmental Training Program entitled • Mold Assessme nt Co nsultant Re fresher Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on January 18, 2010 This 8-hour course covers topics specified in the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules for the Mold Assessment Consultant at 295.320 (f) . President Date of issue: 01/18/10 Instructo r: Douglas Brown Certificate Number: 10019 8028 Certificate expires: 01/18/2012 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatoi:y agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation . GEBCO Associates, LP • 4690 Diplomacy Road, Suite 120 * Fort Worth, TX 76155 * (817) 268-4006 .,, i: . • ·, \ l I J/· !~")~ / '· \ · .. ? f§: +··-~·/ ,. '·/ ® TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES BE IT KNOWN THAT DAMON M DOUGLASS is hereby licensed and authorized to perfom1 as a Mold Assessment Consultant in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges, and responsibilities set forth in Title 25 , Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295 , relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as Jong as this license is not suspended or revoked . License Number: MAC0141 Control Number: 6709 , : .,.. ,.,, .;..f "' :,~' f;//t-j.:' David L Lakey, M.D Commissioner of Health VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE Expiration Date: 12/16/2010 (Void After Expiration Date) TEXAS DEP ARTMENT OF STATE HEALT H SERVICES DA VIO I.. IAK F.Y. \-1.0 . COMi'vll SS!ONER DAMO>! \.1 OOlTGLASS 1)0 7 REDCTO/\R WAY DR COPPHL. TX 750 19 FEURLJARY 11. 2009 I I Oil West -1'.lth Street • A ust in. T nas 7875(1 P.O . l3o \ 1-l'l>-1 7 • Au s tin. Tc:xa s 7 8 7 1-1 -9)-1 7 I-S8x -%3-71 I I• \\\\W.d,h,.,1a 1c1.\.ll' TTY 1-rn0-735-29S9 This is to V<'rify that the individual shown below holds a vali d crcdcnti ;i l to pr;icticc as a n ASB E STOS 1:--lSPECTO R in the State of T e xas . NAME : DAMON M DOLCL i\SS LICENSE TYPE: ASI3ESTOS !!\SPECTOR LI C ENSE 1\1. \113ER : 60253 1 CONTROL NL::V1BER: 9.5991 EXP IR AT ION DATE : 2/121201 1 If you have any queslions . pk;is..: contact us by phone at 5 12-834-(,600 . by fax al .5 12!83 4 -66 1-1 . \Ve encourngc you to v is it o ur website ;it http :fi www .dshs .s tate .rx .us for freq uent ly updatL'd information . in c luding 111ks . laws, publications and forms. Yo u may als o verify a credenti.:il throu gh this we bsit e.·. Fiwironmental & Sanitmion Li censing Group An Eq ual Emplo yment Opportunity Employer and Pro vi tkr Department of State Health Services certifies that DAMON M DOUGLASS is certified as a Lead Risk Assessor Certification No: 2070702 Control No: 6303 Expires: 3/22/2011 David L. Lakey , M .D. Commissioner of Health TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Be it known that DAMON M DOUGLASS is certified to perform as a Lead Risk Assessor in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges and responsibilities set forth in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1955 and Title 25, Texas Administrative Code , Chapter 295 relating to Texas Environmental Lead Reduction, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked . David L. Lakey, M.D. Commissioner of Health License Number: 2070702 Expiration Date: 3/22/2011 Void After Expiration Date VOID IF ALTERED Control Number 6303 NON-TRANSFERABLE GEBCO ASSOCIATES Fax : 8 17-282-9886 in cooperation with THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that Damon M. Douglass has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Training Program entitled Asbestos Inspector Refresher Course Conducted at Fort Worth , Texas on January 5, 2011 This is an EPA fully approved course for purpose of accreditation under Section 206 of TSCA, Title II. President Date of issue : 01/05/11 Certificate Number: 11008 3131 Instructor: Dana Brown Certificate expires: 01/05/2012 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies , and fulfill all ap plicab le requirements for accred itati on. GEBCO is licensed fo r As be stos Trainin g under the Texas As bestos Health Protection Rules. GEBCO Associates, LP * 4690 Diplomacy Road , Su it e 120 * Fort Worth , TX 76155 * (817) 268-4006 ~ .. v "':,:;oc1a i:::; et:,tmes t11c:11 Damon M. Douglass has successfully completed the Texas Department of State Health Services approved course entitled : Date of issue : 11/22/10 Certificate No .: 10075 Certificate expires two years from date of issue. I Course schedule anytime @ www.gebco.org i GEBCO Associates, LP 4690 Diplomacy , Suite 120 - Fort Worth , TX 76155 : • Ph one : 817-268-4006 Fax : 817-282-9886 GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperation with ,~-----THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that Damon M. Douglass has successfully completed and passed the exam for the Environmental Training Program entitled Mold Assessment Consultant Refresher Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 2010 This 8-hour course covers topics specified in the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules for the Mold Assessment Consultant at 295.320 (f). President Dat e of issue: 11 /22/1 O Certificate Number: 10075 3131 Instructor: Douglas Brown Certificate expires: 11/22/2012 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, an d fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation . GEBCO Associates , LP * 4690 Dip lomacy Road, Suite 120 * Fort Worth, TX 76155 * (817) 268-4006 GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperation with THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that Damon M. Douglass has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Training Program entitled • Lead Inspector Refresher Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on January 26. 2009 This course is the EPA Model Curriculum based on the Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X), the HUD Guidelines for the evaluation and Control of Lead-based Paint Hazards in Housing, June 1995, and the EPA Lead Final Rule (40 CFR 745), August 29, 1996 . President Date of issue : 01/26/09 Instructor: Dana Brown Certificate Number: 09008 3131 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditati o n. (iEBCO is accredited for lead training under the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rule . GEBCO Associate s. LP • 4690 Diplomacy Road. Suite 120 • Fort Worth . TX 76155 • (817) 268-4006 GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperation with THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that Damon M. Douglass has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Training Program entitled • Lead Risk Assessor Refresher Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on January 27, 2009 This course is th e EPA Model Curriculum based on the Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X), the HUD Guidelines for the evaluation and Control of Lead-based Paint Hazards in Housing, June 1995, and the EPA Lead Final Rule (40 CFR 745), August 29 , 1996 . President Date of issue : 01/27/09 Instructor: Dana Brown Certificate Number: 09007 3131 GEBCO's T rainin g Programs are provided in coo peration with federal and state regulatory agencies . and fulfill all applicable requirements for accred itation . GEBCO is accredited for lead training under the T~xas Env ironmental Lead Reduction Rule . GEBCO Associates. LP • 4690 Diplom acy Road . Sui te 120 • Fon Wonh. TX 76 t 55 • (8 I 7) 26S-4006 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DA Y ID L. L AKEY , M.D . COMM IS S IO NER THOMAS A HALE 1 I 00 V IA I3ALB0A MESQUITE, TX 75 150 APRIL 2, 2009 11 00 We st 49th Stree t• Austin , Texa s 78756 P.O . Box 149347 • Au stin, Te xas 78 7 14-934 7 1-8 88-963-711 1 • 11 ·w\, .dsl1,.,tatc .tx.us TTY: l -800-735-29S9 Thi s is to verify tha t the individual s ho,Yn bel ow ho lds a valid crecl cnti a l t o practice as a n ASBESTOS A IR MON ITORlNG TECHN IC IA N in the S tate of Texas . NAME: THOM AS A H A LE LI CENSE T YPE : ASBESTOS A IR MONITORING TEC H N IC IAN LI CENSE NUMBER: 706232 C ONT ROL NUMBER: 9586 1 EXPIRATION DA TE: 4/4 /20 I I If yo u ha ve a n y questions , pl ease contact u s b y phone at 512-834-6600, b y fax at 5 I 2/834 -6614 . We en coura ge yo u to v is it our website a t http ://www .cls h s .s ta te .tx .u s fo r fr equ e ntl y updated infom1a ti o n , in c lu ding rul es, laws, public a tion s ::ind forms. You ma y also ve rify a c re d e ntial th rough thi s website . E n vironm e nta l & Sa ni tatio n Licen s in g Group A n Equal Employ m e nt Opportunity Emp loyer a nd Prov ider TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HE AL TH SERVICES DAVID L. LAKEY , M.D. C OMl\11SS IO N ER THOMAS A HALE 11 00 VIA BALBOA MESQU ITE, TX 75 150 APRIL 2 , 2009 11 00 West 49th Street • Au st in , Te xas 78 756 P.O . 13o x 1493 4 7 • Au stin , Te xa s 787 14 -9347 I-SSS -%3-7111 • 11 ·.,,·\l·.dsh;.;tate .. t.,.us TTY : 1-800-735 -29 89 This is to ver ify that the in div idu a l shown below h o ld s a va lid credentia l to practice as a n ASBESTOS I NSPECTOR in the S tate of Texas . NAME : THOMAS A HALE LICENSE TYPE : ASBESTOS INSPECTOR LICENSE NUMBER: 602545 CONTROL NUMBER : 9605 1 EXPIRATION DATE : 4 /18 /2011 Jfyou have any questi o ns , please co nt act us by phone at 5 12 -834-6600, by fax at 5 12/834-6614 . We enco urage you to visit our website a t http ://www .dshs .state .tx .u s fo r frequently updated information , includi ng rul es, laws , p ublication s and forms . You ma y al so ver ify a crede ntial throu g h thi s websi te . E nvironmen tal & San it at ion Licen s ing Grou p A n E qual Emplo yment Oppornmity Emp loyer and Provider TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ST ATE HEAL TH SERVICES DA Y I D L. LAKEY , M .D . COMM ISS IONER T H OMAS A HALE 1100 V IA BALBOA MESQUITE , TX 7 5 150 APRIL 2 , 2009 1100 We st 49th Street • Austi n, Texas 78756 PO. Box 149 347 • Au stin , Texa s 78 7 14 -934 7 1-888-963-711 l • www.dshs.s tatc.Ix.us TTY : 1-SOO-735 -2 9 S9 This is to verify that the ind ividu a l sho wn below h o ld s a valid credentia l to practice as an ASBESTOS PROJECT MANAGER in th e State of Texas. NAME: THOMAS A HALE LICENSE TYPE : ASBESTOS PROJECT MANAGER LI CENSE NUMBER: 501 105 CONTROL NUMBER: 95850 EXPIRATI ON DA TE: 4 /4 /20 11 If you ha ve an y questions , please contact us by phone at 512-834-6600, by fax at 512/834-6614 . We encou rage yo u to v isit our webs ite at http ://www.dshs.sta te .tx .u s for fr e quentl y updated information , including rules, laws , publications and forms . You may a lso verify a cred entia l th roug h this websi te . E n vironmenta l & San itati on Licensing Group • An Equa l Employment Opportu n ity Employer and Provider TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Be it known that THOMAS A HALE 1 certified to perform a a Lead Risk Assessor in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges and responsibilities et forth in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1955 and Title 25, Texas Admini trati e Code, Chapter 295 relating to Tex.a Environmental Lead Reduction, a long a this license is not suspended or revoked. David L. Lakey, M.D. Commissioner of Health License Number: 2070 1 Expiration Date: 5/5/201 I Void After Expirati on Date VOID IF ALTERED Control Number 6313 NON-TRANSFERABLE Texas Department of State Health Services Mold Assessment Consultant THOMAS A HALE License No. MAC1138 Control No. 6871 Expiration Date: 10/13/2011 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES BE IT KNOWN THAT THOMAS A HALE is hereby licensed and authorized to perform as a Mold Assessment Consultant in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges, and responsibi lit ies set forth in Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295, relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked. License Number: MAC1138 Control Number: 6871 David L Lakey, M.D Commissioner of Health VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE Expiration Date: 10/13/2011 (Void After Expiration Date) GEBCO Associates, LP 4690 Diplomacy, Suite 120 • Fort Worth, TX 76155 • Phone: 817-268-4006 Fax : 817-282-9886 GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperation with THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that Thomas A. Hale has successfully completed and passed the exam for the Environmental Training Program entitled Mold Assessment Consultant Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on July 20-24, 2009 This 40-hour course covers topics specified in the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules for the Mold Assessment Consultant at 295 .320 (c) . • President Date of issue : 07/24/2009 Certificate Number: 09019 0455 Instructor: Douglas Brown Certificate expires : 07/24/2011 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation . GEBCO Associates , LP • 4690 Diplomacy Road, Suite 120 • Fort Worth, TX 7615 5 • (817) 268 -4 006 CAM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CERTIFIES TI--IAT Thomas Hale 460-63-0455 has successfully completed a course of instruction in SAMPLING AND EVALUATING AIRBORNE ASBESTOS DUST a·:3Q.-Hour NIOSH 582 equivalent ·· :; Asbestos .T:taining Prograµi . '.P.reseiJ)e.d on th'is 1J'h day of June .2004 • . --·: .. , . . .. ·.:·· ' Arnold Peters, Director of Laboratory Services s:22- D a ni el Perez, Instructor SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE of .ACCREDITATIQN • , .• . to c6rtify that '° : , • ,,; > • ~:. ~ .~ .,.. .~· has ,successfully,completed tlfo .course work , jp ,c9¢tpliance,w.i.¢ ~5 TAC)95..64(g) .. ;.oh 9/20/2010 for the annual update; Air· Munitor,ng ;;Techpiciatt " 100 ,00 k673. .034 Gertificate Number , 9/2Q/20J1 ~XpitatiQn Date ({ -~~ • . i: Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute 9430 Research Blvd. Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin Texas 78759 (512) 338 -5379 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE of ACCREDITATION ,-. .-.· .. ~ . · · ,... · · to, c;ertify that ,. _( •.· . ' ,' ' has successfully complet~d the course work incqmpliancewith :TSC A Title Il · EPA MAP 40 CFR 763 Appendix C fo SubparfE on 6/16/20 l O for the annual update: ,. ,_ ~~ ·,-). N Inspecting 'Buildirigs for A·CBM 100,001.673 .031 ' 6/1612011 ,. Certificate Nm.nbe( .· . ... .. .. .. . Exp1ratiOJ! bate' Scientific Investigation & Instruction Jnstitute 9430 Research Blvd . Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin, Te xas 7 8759 (512) 338 -5379 J~'z Direc to r of Trai nin g SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION & INSTRUCTION INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE of ACCREDITAtlON . · to certify that Thomas Haiti · \~ i has _,succe.ssfully complet~d tqe coprse work • ' . , ''"inco~plia~cewith .TSCATitlelf· ! EPA: MAP 40 CFR 763 Appendix C'tQ Slihp&rt E . ' "on 9/23/2010 for the annual update: · AQB,M _.Abatement Contractor Supervisor -;~ '• :. ' . NESHAP Trained Pers.on ~ . * -····· ,. ..'.," ::::~ '.• .. · .. ,.~ ~,. . 100.001.673. .035 Certificate Number . ;; .. ;{ 9/23/2011 . ~~;~~tidh .t?ate . ~ •• , . V • Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute 9430 Research Blvd. Echelon One, Suite 120 Austin , Texas 78759 (512) 338-53 79 ~,;t2 Director of Trainin g *~ 1'8bnducted 'at fo6rt W6rth, Texas on November 'r"5, 2010 , "" This 40-liour course cov~rs tol'!ics specifie~ .in the !Texas Mol~ .f~sesslllent ,and 3:; Rem:ediation Rules fod:lie Mold Assessment Co~ultari.t at 295 :12(>'(c)? • C 11/05/2012 ,/ GEBCO's Training Programs are provid,ed in co~peration with federal ~d state regulatory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation _ GEBCO AssociatC$, ~P FortWorth, TX 76155 * (8 17) 268-4006 Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Inspector JOHN G . ANDERSON License No. 602826 Control No. 96197 Expiration Date : 8/14/2011 John ertifie s that rson as Department of 1rse entitled : ~ECTOR REFRESHER Certificate No .: 10252 ie of issue. H ime @ www .g ebco.org ! A.ssociates , LP Phone: 817-268-4006 Fa x: 817-282-9886 GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperation with --~~-THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that John G. Anderson has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Training Program entitled Asbestos Inspector Refresher Course Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on October 27, 2010 This is an EPA fully approved course for purpose of accreditation under Section 206 of TSCA, Title II. President Date of issue : 10/27/10 Certificate Number: 10252 8822 Instructor: Dana Brown Certificate expires: 10/27/2011 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regul atory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation. GEBCO is licensed for Asbestos Training under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules. GEBCO Associates, LP • 4690 Diplomacy Road , Suite 12 0 • Fort Worth, TX 76155 • (817) 268-4006 ! ' t_ -·-~·-· ........ ,.,, ... _ ................... . David L. Lakey, M .D . Commissioner of Health Texas Department of State ,Health Services ;. Asbestos Inspector KEVIN M KARR .. __ ucei:Jse No. 6o 2s.is . Control No. 96243 Expiration Dat~_t .1~25/2011 --~· --. ,-. 1~xas oepartmen~ of . state Hea\\h servi~es Asbestos project Manager KEVIN M KAR~ .. .. , · 501332 ucense l' .. o. . control No. 96052 . 2/4/2012 E~piration oa~e. .I · 1 Department of S~t.~~~T~y ~?vices certifies that KEVIN M K4iut , --.· "'"· .. --, .<' . ..:!. .. ' is certified as a --): ., t~__,.. ;i Lead Inspecto[:. , ·-~~ ! · /, .. :;;,-.1 ·,-~ .. Certification No : 2~08}~·i __ ,, __ "';:.,: _ .... -, I.' Control No: 6091 ;;_._ -----;t>--~;~~--9'.6" ~~~--~--·: Expires: I 0/27/2011 . ~~--=-~ David L. Lakey, M.D. Commis sioner of Health 0695 ..;., ,:, '·. ,, ~ :',. l'·.," .. /':,: ' ,;+ '":-: • .. r . , G EBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requiremen!5 for accreditation : GEBCO is licensed for Asb estos Training under the Texas As bestos Health Protection Rule s. •,,s-;,'. r.. .'\· GE sea, Associ ates, u~t · · .,,.. .,,, . i' ' Sf 'in cooperation with . THE -l!:JNIXlER$/Th OF NORTH TlfX'AS: . .."/~. ' , ,;"_ .. ,f;i ,', . . ' has successfuliy comple!ed and passed the exam given o~ the finaiday for the Environmental . ' 7''.. (· Training Prog;alll'entitled ' ::' f1c ,;·, . . . • Asbes·fos ·;lnsp e·ctor 'Refre~h ¢I ,:r~'<ju,.~se ' . . < .. . ·. ' ·< < ''"./ ',! .,, ,, '< , "' ,i;f Contlucted at Fort Worth/fexasori'Septefuber'10;2008 +i':· '\ , · This is ar1 EP ~ full~, app~9ye TSCA, Title n:· < ' , lnstrui::tor. Dana Brown ·, Date of issue: 09/10(08 · Certificate e~pk~s:-"' 09/10/2009 Certificate Number.. 08225 0695 , .... ~ i ·~t;,;: " GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory.igencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation . , · GEBC§> is licensed for Asbestos ]:-raining under the Texas Asbesto~HealtlrRrotection Rules. · GEBCO Associates, LP • 4,690 Diplomacy Road , Suite 120 ,• Fort:Worth, TX 76.155 • (817) 268-4006 : r � � � F � f � � � � : t 1 r � t r t �, � �� � � ��.S:�fS' ��a.��r�i�r�i�.� Provic��r C'��t����'at'�.cm. #' ao�,��� � ������ ' ��� �1� ��� �a ���� �* I' � • � �� �1�� ` �� ��� -�I'��1���[� �� �� �� � ���� ��������� ������ li� i�L+�l�11�:�1YT���', 1'1'FJ�� [� ili..L 17��� 31��{�.,1`I�I�.,V•� � l.�l 1�471-�� {Tc°x�� Li�k���-�.�G�s����c���i.�xl �.c°t�cl Rc c���E��ic>�� l�ules} �}{�����������.'�:� c�:��1������1'r ������� �)-1 1 �4T�ch �E?U9 c='��Z.' ItSl�: �:c.� ��1 �'�.�,TI�I} I� ��t�� {;c�aller {i:ile I i�c��i;���l :�1. 1'�isho]� �'i E�, �I�a��il�i�i};1]i��c'toT ti�ui _�nu�uio,'l���xas 7A�1 r I�C�1}' [1'1, i3���+��ii, Insi�-��c���.u� ;���:f�5, I�tc, {l1c�a {i�;r�{�t���3i :�l�:l�.�, 1:�,.�. � _� � � ■ I� � � � �� Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Inspector rHOMAS A CULPEPPER .icense No. 602717 :ontrol No. 96374 :xpiration Date: 5/21/2012 Certificate No. ___ 31_1_42_-_TX_ Awards this certificate to Tom A. Culpepper TX 05787 080 for completion of the 4 HOUR INSPECTOR REFRESHER COURSE AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 763, SUBPART E , APPENDIX C AND TSCA TITLE II CERTIFICATE NOT VALID UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY ENVIRO/CON PICTURE I.D. CARD COURSE DATE(S) __ A_p_r_il_2_1,_2_0_10 ___ _ April 21, 2010 EXAMINATION DATE _______ _ IN-R-274 irector ducation and Operations EXPIRATION DATE __ A_pril_· _2_1_' 2_0_1_1 __ _ Douglas S. Shotwell E nviro-Con Services, Inc. 1855 Bal'ker Cypress Rd., Suite #130 Houston, Texas 77084 (281) 398-7000 www. e nviro-c on serv ices .com CERTIFICATE INDICATES THAT COURSE AND EXAM WERE BOTH PASSED SATISFACTORILY Texas Department of State Health Services Mold Assessment Consultant THOMAS A CULPEPPER License No. MAC1153 Control No. 7034 Expiration Date: 2/9/2012 P._. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES BE IT KNOWN THAT THOMAS A CULPEPPER is hereby licensed and authorized to perform as a Mold Assessment Consultant in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights, privileges, and responsibilities set forth in Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295, relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked. License Number: MAC1153 Control Number: 7034 David L Lakey, M.D Commissioner of Health VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE Expiration Date: 2/9/2012 (Void After Expiration Date) TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES BE IT KNOWN THAT THOMAS A CULPEPPER is hereby licensed and au tho rized to perform as a Mold Assessment Technician in the State of Texas and is hereby governed by the rights , privi leges. and responsibi liti es set forth in Title 25 , Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295 , relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked. License Number: MAT1027 Control Number: 6385 David L Lakely, M.D Commissioner of Health VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE Expiration Date: 4/1/2010 (Void After Expiration Date) C rt.ti t N 30148-TX ENVIRO-CON el cae o._..:c......;_~..;...,;_;__ S'DDT71crve1 J"l\TC MAC-118 L.fi. Y , L1,._'l, 1 "¥ ! .. Awards this certificate to Thomas A Culpepper TX05787080 fo r completion of the 40 HOUR MOLD ASSESSMENT CONSUL TANT COURSE AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS MOLD ASSESSMENT ANO REMEDIATION RULES (25 TAC 295.301-339) CERTIFICATE NOT VALID UNLESS ACCOMPANI ED BY ENVIRO CON PICTURE l.D. CARD June 22-26, 2009 COURSE DATE(S) --------- EXAMINATION DATE June 26, 2009 June 2-6 , 2011 EXPIRATION DATE _______ _ Di recto of Education and Operations Douglas S. Shotwell E nviro-Con Services, Inc. 4916 Hwy. 6 North Houston, Texas 77084 (281) 855-9677 www. envi ro -co nservices.com CERTIFICATE INDIC AT E S THAT C O UR SE AND EXAM W ERE BOTH _PASS ED SATISFACTORILY MOLD ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT 40 Hour Course · OSHS Accredited 6-26-09 MAC-118 Exam Date Course t 30148-TX 6-26-11 TX 05787080 Certificate# Exp.Date Student Name Director of Training Thomas CUlpepper 7)5~ -~ , Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Project Manager JOHN C LONG License No. 501374 Control No. 96224 Expiration Date: 9/4/2012 Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician JOHN C LONG License No. 706512 Control No. 96236 Expiration Date: 9/4/2012 Texas Department of State Health Services Mold Assessment Technician JOHNCLONG License No. MAT1061 Control No. 6457 Expiration Date: 10/15/2011 r l GEBCO Associates certifies that John C. Long 511-8~ has successfully co~leted the Texas Department of State Health Services approved course entitled: ASBESTOS CONTRACTOR/SU PERVISOR RE FRESHE R [;)ate of issue: 04/26/10 Certificate No.: 10124 Certificate expires one '(f!3f" from date of ssue. j course schedule anyti me @ www .gebco.or;Q I GEBCO Assoeiates, LP 4690 Diplomacy, Suite 120 -Phone: 817-268-4006 Fort Worth, TX76155 Fax: 817-282-9886 GEBCO A SSOCIATES in cooperation with HE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that J oh n C. L ong has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Training Program entitled • Asbest os Con tractor/Sup erviso r Re fr eshe r Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on April 26, 2010 This is an EPA fully approved course for purpose of accreditation under Section 206 of TSCA, Title II. It covers topics listed in the NESHAP training requirement of 40 CFR, Part 61, subpart M . President Date of issue: 04/26/1 O Instructor: Paul Laman Certificate expires: 04/26/2011 Certificate Number: 10124 6654 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation. GEBCO is licensed for Asbestos Training under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules. GEBCO Associates, LP • 4690 Diplomacy Road, Suite 120 • Fort Worth , TX 76155 • (817) 268-4006 GEBCO Associates certifies that John C. Long 511-86-6654 has successfully completed the Texas Depar!Jrent of Slate Health Services approved course entifled: GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperation with THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS certifies that John C. Long has successfully completed and passed the exam given on the final day for the Environmental Training Program entitled Air Monitoring Technician Refresher Conducted at Fort Worth, Texas on April 27, 2010 This 4 hour course covers topics specified in the Texas Asbestos Health Protection rules of26 October, 1992, §295.64 (g) & (i) . • President Date of issue: 04/27/10 Certificate Number: 10074 6654 Instructor: Paul Laman Certificate expires: 04/2 7/2 011 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, and fulfill all applicable requirements for accreditation . GEBCO is licensed for Asbestos Training under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules . GEBCO Associates , LP * 4690 Diplomacy Road, Suite 120 • Fort Worth, TX 7615 5 * (817) 268-4006 • GEBCO ASSOCIATES in cooperat ion with THE UNI VERS ITY OF N ORTH TEXAS certifies t hat J o hn C. Long ha s s uccessfully completed and pas sed t he exam fo r th e En v ironmental T rainin g Program entitled Mold Asse ssment Technician Conducted at Fort Worth , Texas on August I 0-12. 2009 This 24 -hour course covers topic s specified in the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules for the Mold Assessment Technician at 295.320 (b) . President Date of issue: 08/12/2009 Instructo r: Paul La man Certificate Number: 09012 6654 Certificate expires: 08/12/201 1 GEBCO's Training Programs are provided in cooperation with federal and state regulatory agencies, and fu lfill all appli cable requirements for accreditation . GEBCO Associates, LP • 4690 Dip lomacy Road, Suite 120 • Fort Worth , TX 76155 • (817) 268-4006 City of Fort Worth Request for Qualifications 2 .6 SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS For each subcontractor to be used for services under this · contract provide the information requested in Table 1 below and include the following information with the proposal : a) Concise statement of qualifications pertinent to the services to be provided under the contract ; b) A copy of current applicable TDSHS licenses for company and personnel ; c) A list of principals and officers of company including years of experience in applicable fields ; d) A list of project supervisors and project managers including years of experience . Table 1: Subcontractor information. Subcontractor's Subcontractor's Subcontractor's Proposed Tasks Name Address Telephone No. Xenco Laboratories 9701 Harry Hines 214-902-0300 Asbestos Analytical Services Blvd ., Dallas , TX MoldLab 2501 Mayes Road 972-24 7-9373 Mold Analytical Services Ste110 , Carrollton .TX Sigma 5801 Marvin D. Love 972-572-1400 Asbestos Consulting Services Environmental Frwy . # 310 Dallas TX IF NECESSARY , PROVIDE MORE SHEETS TO DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL SUBCONTRACTORS . INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS FOLLOWING THIS PAGE WITHIN THE QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE. ENV 11-02 : AIHS January 13 , 2011 2-9 ENERCON Excellence -Ever y pro ject . Ever y da y. 2.6 SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Xenco Laboratory (MBE) 9701 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas , TX 75220 Phone: (214) 902-0300 Principal/Officer: Eduardo Builes-CEO/President POC: Ms. Danielle Winnings email: danielle. winnings@xenco.com website: www.xenco.com SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc. (MBE) 5801 Marvin D. Love Freeway, Suite 310, Dallas, Texas 75237 Phone: (972) 572-1400 Principal/Officer: Claude Brown and Rick Orr POC: Claude Brown email: cbrown@sigmaesinc.com website: www.si!mlaesinc.com MoldLab (WBE) 2501 Mayes Road, Suite 110 Carrollton, TX 75006 Phone: (972) 247-9373 Principal/Officer: Kristina Rucker POC: Kristina Rucker email: info@moldlab.com website: www.moldlab.com Proposed Task: Asbestos Analytical Services XENCO Laboratories (XENCO) was incorporated in Houston, Texas in 1990. Over the last 20 years, XENCO has established additional branch offices in Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Midland/Odessa, Phoenix, Tampa, Boca Raton, and Atlanta. XENCO is a Minority-Owned, Small Business and a member of the prestigious American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL). All XENCO Laboratories are NELAC accredited and adhere to stringent quality control standards. Xenco will provide all the necessary asbestos laboratory services. The Principal, Mr. Eduardo Builes has over 20 years experience. Proposed Task: Professional Asbestos Consulting Services SIGMA was established in 2006 and is a multi-disciplined professional consulting organization focusing on environmental services. SIGMA is a minority-owned company and is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency. SIGMA is also certified as .a Historically Underutilized Business by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission. The principals, Mr. Claude Brown and Mr. Orr, have 22 and 24 years of experience, respectively. Proposed Task: Mold Analytical Services MoldLab, Ltd. is an independent mold laboratory, established in 2000. MoldLab is a full service moid testing laboratory with personal service, fast tum-around times, and professional reports and resources. MoldLab is a Texas Department of Health Licensed Mold Laboratory. MoldLab certifications include: • HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Certified • WBE (Women Business Enterprise) Certified • P AACB (Pan-American Aerobiology Certification Board) certified spore analyst • AIHA EMPAT Tested The Principal, Ms. Kristina Rucker, has over 10 years experience. Copies of subcontractor resumes for project supervisors and project managers and TDSHS licenses for the company and personnel are provided immediately following this page. B & A LABORATORIE S dba XE CO LABORATORIES is certified to perfonn as a Asb estos Laboratory PCM PLM in the Stat of Texas within the purview of Texas Occupation Code, chapter 1954, so long as this license is not suspended or revoked and is renew d according to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health. DAVID LAKEY, M.D. COMMISSIO ER OF HEALTH License Number: 300364 Expiration Date: 9/2 72012 -- Control Number: 95692 (Void fter Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED NON -TRANSFERABLE United States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology Certificate of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 NVLAP LAB CODE: 200765-0 Xenco Laboratories -Dallas Dallas, TX is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program for specific seNices, listed on the Scope of Accreditation, for: BULK ASBESTOS FIBER ANALYSIS This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard /SOI/EC 17025:2005. This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communique dated January 2009). 2010-10-01 through 2011-09-30 Effective dates tfonalinsute of Standards and Technology NVIJI.P-01 C (REV. 2009-01-28) ©GOES 346 NCTRCA Minority Business Enterprise Certification B & A Laboratories, Inc, dba XECO Laboratories Minority Business Enterprise has med with the Agency an Affidavit as defined by the NCTRCA M/WBE policies & procedures and is hereby certified to provide service(s) in the following areas: 541380 ; Testing Laborator ies ; This Certification is valid beginnin September 201 O . and superseded any registration or lbting previously issued. This certification most be updated annually by submission of an Annual Update Affidavit. At any time there is a change in ownership or control of the firm, notification must be made immediately to the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency. C rtificat irati September ,20 11 e e exp on ___________ _ Certification Administrator I~ued date. ______ S_e.,_pt_e_m_b_e_r _____ _.,,20 10 CERTmCATION NO. HMMB46442Y0911 Lit ho . In U.S.A . XENCO Laboratories -Environmental Laboratory Testing Services Summary of Organization XENCO Laboratories (XENCO) was incorporated in Houston, Texas in 1990. Over the la st 20 years, XENCO has established additional branch offices in Dallas , San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Midland/Odessa, Phoenix, Tampa, Boca Raton, and Atlanta. XENCO is a Minority-Owned, Small Business and a member of the prestigious American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL). All XENCO Laboratories are NELAC accredited and adhere to stringent quality control standards. It is the policy ofXENCO Laboratories to produce environmentally sensitive analytical data that is scientifically admissible, legally defensible, and of known quality relative to the use for which the data is intended. XENCO Laboratories has developed a defined Corporate Quality Assurance Program with strict quality control protocols for all laboratory personnel. ALL Laboratories Operate under this plan: • The Same Laboratory Management System (LIMS). • The Same Telephone System, which interlinks all laboratories and every employee across the Net work. • The Same QA/QC , Management Systems, SOPS, Instrumentation, and Training Programs . This allows XENCO the ability to synchronize all systems across the Network, such that all data reported from every Lab is run under the exact same specifications, QA, etc. No other National Network has even attempted such a task. • All facilities are linked via Meshed Frame Relay of Tl lines with Houston being the Central Hub. All phone lines, data transmission, instruments, sample information, analytical data, reports, invoicing are Centralized and interlinked real-time to our Houston Laboratory. With a network of Servers managing every bit of data from every Laboratory . The Servers are backed up to our Dallas and Atlanta Servers several times a day. Dallas Facility-(Primary Laboratory) Address: 9701 Harry Hines Boulevard, Suite D, Dallas, Texas 75220 Tel: 214-902-0300 Fax: 214-351-9139 Laboratory Manager: Danielle Winnings, B.S ., MBA Started in 1996. 17 Employees. 10,000-ft:2 Facility. Delivering a Full Scope of Services, including over 200 analyses. Specialty Services: Asbestos XENCO Laboratories Relevant Experience PSI-Fort Worth !SDI Dallas !SD XENCO Laboratories has provided analytical services to PSI for over 6 years . Currently XENCO is working with PSI under their Fort Worth ISD/ Dallas ISD contracts. XENCO Laboratories provides PSI with Asbestos Analyses for these contracts. XENCO provides PSI with customized reports in compliance with the data quality objectives as set forth by the consultant. As value-added services for these ongoing projects XENCO provides weekend and after-hours availability and courier deliveries and pick-up s as designated by the client. URS XENCO Laboratories has been providing analytical support services for URS for over 5 years. XENCO completes work for URS almost monthly. XENCO has worked with URS on several projects that involved environmental site assessments , waste characterization, asbestos abatement, cleanup measures at City of Dallas facilities and sites, DART, Fort Worth ISD and Dallas ISD . For These projects XENCO has analyzed soil and water samples for Asbestos, Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds, Metals , Pesticides, Herbicides, Polychlorinated Biphenyl Compounds, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, and many others. For these projects, XENCO has provided TRRP Data Deliverables and has successfully met the required Tum-Around-Times of the client, including those analyses that were expedited As value-added services , XENCO provided courier and shipping arrangements , specialized containers, and label requests Haljf Associates XENCO Laboratories has been providing analytical services to Halff Associates for over 8 years. XENCO completes work for Halff Associates almost monthly. This type of work and projects include: Asbestos, waste characterization, and analytical support for environmental site assessments, etc. Analytical services that have been provided by XENCO Laboratories for Halff Associates projects involve the analysis of soil and water samples for Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds, Metals, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons , PCBs , Pesticides, Herbicides , Asbestos and many others . XENCO provided the results of these analyses in TRRP Data Deliverables as requested by the client. XENCO also has successfully met the required Tum-Around-Times of the client, including those analyses that were expedited. As value-added services for these ongoing projects XENCO provided sample kits and daily courier deliveries and pick-ups as designated by the client. DFW Airport-Professional Analytical and Laboratory Services XENCO Laboratories has been providing analytical support services to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport since October 2005. XENCO works closely with the DFW Airport Environmental Affairs Department to ensure all the analytical needs are met in all facets . This is accomplished via monthly project meetings between XENCO and the DFW Team, laboratory coordination , and delivery of qualified data . Under this contract, XENCO has provided services that consist of, but are not limited to the following project types: water quality studies, storm water events, watershed management studies , waste characterization, Asbestos Abatement deicing events , emergency response, analytical support for environmental site assessments, etc. For these projects , XENCO Laboratories analyzes water and soil samples for Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds, Pesticides (Organochlorine and OPP), Herbicides , PCBs, Glycols, TX1006, Metals, Wet Chemistry methods (i .e. TDS , BOD Ammonia, Chlorine, Nitrate/Nitrite , Cyanide, etc.), Total & Fecal Coliforms, E-coli by IDEXX , Inorganic Anions , Asbestos and many others. XENCO provides DFW Airport with Level II , TRRP, and specialized data deliverables including client specific EDDs. XENCO has successfully met the required Tum-Around-Times of the client, including those analyses that were expedited acceptable amount of time. As additional value-added services XENCO provides courier and shipping arrangements , specialized container and label requests, and laboratory technical training semmars. Dallas Area Rapid Transit XENCO Laboratories has continually provided analytical services to various consultants working in the DART program since 2005. XENCO Laboratories teamed up with these consulting firms under their DART Contract. These consultants include Halff Associates, Enercon, Malcolm Pirnie, URS , EA Engineering, Benchmark Environmental, and Tetra Tech. XENCO has provided analytical analyses on projects from sites that include DART Orange Line, Dart SE2, DART NW Service Facility, Denton Drive, Mocking Bird, Royal Lane, DART McKinney Creek, DART MEC sites, Carrollton, DART East Dallas, DART NWROF and other DART site as sessment sites. Analytical services that have been provided by XENCO Laboratories on DART projects involve the analysis of soil and water samples for Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds, Metals, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons , TSS , SPLP, Reactive Cyanide, Reactive Sulfide, Alkalinity, Total Suspended Solids, Asbestos and many others. XENCO provided the results of these analyses in Level II and TRRP Data Deliverables as requested by the client. XENCO also successfully met the required Turn-Around-Times of the client, including those analyses that were expedited. As value-added services for these ongoing projects XENCO provided sample kits and daily courier deliveries and pick-ups as designated by the client. The pickups and deliveries included trips to the site for added client convenience. XENCO laboratories Eduardo Builes, Ph.D. President/CEO EDUCATION Ph.D. Chemistry . University of New Mexico 1989 M.S . Chemistry . University of New Mexico 1986 Certified Lead Assessor of Quality Assurance ISO 9001 -9002 , Perry Johnson , Inc. 1994 EXPERIENCE As a manager and director, has gained broad experience profile in the environmental and petroleum analytical testing and software development industry . Has successfully managed our five laboratories in a broad spectrum of areas such as operations, marketing, human resources , QA/QC, Software Development, training programs and finance . His well -accomplished sense for quality, leading edge technology and customer satisfaction are now well known characteristics of XENCO . Implemented the only Totally Integrated Network of Environmental Laboratories in the USA. As a supervisor and analyst his responsibilities included both organic and inorganic analyses in all phases of environmental testing , Laboratory Safety , personnel training , equ i pment operation, maintenance and automation . Spire headed the development and implementation of our Standard Operating Procedures, QA/QC systems and LIMS software design and implementation using the ORACLE tools for Windows environments. Developed multiple courses related to Quality Assurance , Texas Risk Reduction Program, Site Assessments, Management, Safety, Cathodic Protection , Tank Installation and Removal , Bioremediation, LIMS Operations and implementation of ISO 9000 . EXPERTISE Instrumentation GC/MS, ICP/MS , GC (FID, PID, TCD, Hall detector and ECD), HPLC, LC, TLC, UV-Vis , FT-IR , AA, AA-GF, TOC, ICP , TOX, CD, Electrophoresis , TEM , SEM and X-Ray-SEM Computers and Software Development Operating Systems including UNIX, Novell and Microsoft Nt and Windows . Headed the developed of Enviro LIMS an Oracle based application for the Management of Laboratory Data and a QA/QC Data Bank capable of generating the most comprehensive reporting requirements and the most challenging Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs). Regulations Vast experience developing and implementing Quality Assurance Project Plans for Superfund Sites, Remediation and Assessment Projects under various compliance programs including: EPA, SW-846 , CLP , IRPIMS , NIOSH , OSHA, TACB , RCRA, SDWA, NELAC , ISO 9000 , ISO 14000, Various State Regulatory Programs, and NPDES . AWARDS Houston Small Business 1000 , 2004 Fast Tech 50, 2001 , 2003 Houston 's Emerging 10 Award . 2000. Who 's who Universal Publication , 1995. SBA Award of Excellence , 1994. Who 's who Universal Publication , 1994. Who's who Among Rising Young Americans , 1992 . US Patent Certificate , Fluid Leak Detector, 1989. Experience Danielle Winnings Laboratory Manager/Business Development XENCO Laboratories Ms. Winnings joined XENCO Laboratories in 2001. As the Laboratory Manager / Business Deve lopment Manager, Ms. Winnings is responsible for business development in the North Texas area and the general management and coordination of the XENCO Dallas facility. Ms. Winnings has over ten years of laboratory, sales and management experience. Her current responsibilities include: • Manage and coordinate with the Dallas Laboratory Client Services Team and Department Managers to cover all critical issues of operations and special projects • Coordination of Dallas facility and other XENCO facilities for laboratory support • Manage project scheduling and staffing plans • Coordinating client issues, projects, etc. with the Dallas Laboratory Operations and Client Services Managers to ensure client satisfaction. • Acquire new accounts, develop, and mange strong relationships with current clients and vendors • Implement, coordinate, and track client projects • Ensure quality and timely delivery of client projects within budget • Perform technical review of client projects • Employee recruitment and employee performance evaluations • Technical Support for clients • Ensure that each customer experience promotes confidence, satisfaction and exceeds all expectations ofXENCO clients. Ms. Winnings joined XENCO in 2001 as the Indoor Air Quality department manager. In 2002 she was promoted to the Dallas-Fort Worth Project Manager and Laboratory Supervisor. In 2006 she was promoted to Business Development and Dallas Facility Manager. Under this position Ms. Winnings coordinated facility operations and was the main client services support contact for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Prior to joining XENCO Laboratories, Ms. Winnings worked as the Qualit y Assurance supervisor for Kayla Foods and as a Microbiology Laboratory technician Education B.S., Biotechnology., Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 1999 MBA, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2006 Experien ce • • • • • • • • • Christopher P. M unch As bestos Sup ervis or/Da ll as QA Officer XENC O Laboratories Mr. Munch joined XENCO Laboratories in 2006. Currently he is Dallas QA/QC officer and is also the responsible for the day-to-day operations of the asbestos laboratory. Mr. Munch has 20 years of broad experience within the laboratory industry including laboratory management, quality assurance, and information management as well as extensive experience in most asbestos analysis methodologies such as PLM, TEM, and SEM. His current responsibilities include: Overseeing Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities for the Dallas Facility . Implementing and ensuring that the laboratory's quality assurance objectives are met and fulfill the requirements of NVLAP and NELAC Conducts internal audits on the entire laboratory technical operation annually Notifies laboratory management of deficiencies in the quality system & monitors corrective action (NC/CAR) Ensures that the laboratory participates in proficiency testing programs Communicating with Laboratory Managers and Supervisors to cover all critical issues of operations and special projects . Supervising the day-to-day operations of the asbestos laboratory Performing asbestos analysis and functioning as the asbestos laboratory's technical expert Working with clients to insure the highest level of service and the overall quality of their experience working with XENCO Laboratories Prior to joining the XENCO Laboratories, Mr. Munch was the asbestos division manager at Moldlab, Ltd. as well that company's Quality Assurance Coordinator. He oversaw all aspects of asbestos laboratory operation and development, including the initial setup of the asbestos lab there and its successful NVLAP accreditation. Prior to this, he spent time at Steve Moody Micro Services between 1995 and 2002 working both as an analyst and later as the Quality Control Coordinator. As the QC coordinator he assisted in the development of the quality assurance infrastructure and assisted the laboratory in successfully passing NVLAP site audits . Concurrent within the same time frame as his time at Steve Moody Micro Services, Mr. Munch was also an independent software developer who developed software packages geared towards the asbestos industry, including an asbestos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that at one point was being utilized by half the asbestos laboratories in Dallas as well as several other labs in Tampa, Phoenix, Denver, and Atlanta. Mr. Munch began his career in the asbestos industry in 1989 at Maxim Engineers where he spent five years performing PLM, TEM, and SEM analysis . E ducation B.S . Physics in December 2006, University of Texas at Dallas Brent Barron Corporate Technical Director XENCO Laboratories Experience Brent Barron joined XENCO Laboratories in 1997. He has 20 years of experience in the environmental industry. Six of these years are of hands-on laboratory experience. Currently, Mr. Barron manages QA activities for the Texas Facilities , as well as Project Management and Sales personnel for XENCO-Texas . He also coordinates all phases of environmental testing among all laboratories. As Corporate Technical Pirector, his responsibilities include: • Overseeing Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities . • Communicating with Laboratory Managers to cover all critical issues of corporate operations and special projects. • Coordinating Level 3 and Level 4 data deliverables , including Superfund and AFCEE proje cts . • Coordinating client issues with Project Management and Laboratories . • Overseeing Sales management and assisting Sales personnel in meeting goals and maintaining client rapport. Mr. Barron started at XENCO-Houston as Client Services Manager. In 2001 he was promoted to Laboratory Supervisor at XENCO-Houston. He coordinated daily operations and was the main client services support contact for the Houston area as well as providing backup and technical support for all laboratories in the Xenco network. In 2005 , Mr. Barron was moved to the position of Corporate Technical Director. Prior to joining XENCO Laboratories, Mr. Barron worked at ·southern Petroleum Laboratories were he supervised all phases of Project Management and Client Services. Additionally, Mr. Barron worked as a Bench Chemist and eventually a Laboratory Manager for the City of Austin's Water and Wastewater treatment laboratories . Mr. Barron has a vast experience in laboratory testing and protocols related to environmental analysis including, but not limited to: EPA, SW-846, SDWA, CLP Organics, as well as various Waste Water Analytical Methods. Additionally, Mr. Barron is intimately familiar with AFCEE, CLP , and various other deliverable packages required by Government and State agencies. Education B.Sc. Chemistry, Angelo State University, San Angelo , Texas Graduate Level coursework in Hazardous Waste Management and Environmental Law from Sam Houston State University, Huntsville , Texas Al bert T. Ellis Corp orate Quality Assurance Director XENCO Laboratories Experience Albert serves as the corporate quality assurance director for XENCO laboratories . As such, he is involved in assuring that the overall policies and procedures followed by XENCO are compliant with federal , state, DOD and NELAP guidelines . He assures that all facilities operate within their required guidelines as well by reviewing and overseeing the implementation of new methodologies , software systems and personnel. He is also implementing corporate policies to ensure that all XENCO facilities operate within standardized guidelines . Albert has over twenty-five (25) years of environmental experience including project management, Data Validation, performing laboratory audits, preparation and review of technical documents and preparation and presentation of marketing and operational reports. His experience also includes the oversight of operational and quality assurance procedures of laboratory operations which includes all phases of laboratory op erations including SOP preparation, QA manual development , preparation for accrediting bodies as well as the staffing , automation, management and marketing operations . His previous employment experience includes ; • Overseeing the implementation of quality systems in order to achieve NELAC accreditation and interfacing with clients and lab personnel in order to coordinate the flow of information • Performed Laboratory and facility audits for compliance with DOD , NELAP and GALP guidelines • Performed Data Validation (organic, inorganic , dioxin) and reviewed and provided input ofQAMs and QAPjPs for an EPA Regional office in support of CERCLA while Reviewing and approving the validation reports prepared by the chemists and junior chemists • Served as laboratory director of .an environmental laboratory whose laboratory certifications included Army Corp of Engineers , HAZWRAP, NEESA , and various state agencies as well was an participant in USEPA 's Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) • Overseeing and implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in order to enhance the laboratories performance and improve customer service. Education B.S ., Zoology (Chemistry Minor), Howard University , 1978 Chemical Engineering, Howard University 1982-1984 Business Administrations, Howard Uni v ersity, 1985-1986 Certified HAZWOPER Trainer, New Environmental Inc ., 2010 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES SIGMA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC is certifi.ea to peifonn as a Asbestos Consultant Agency in the State of Texas within the purview of Texas Occupations Code, chapter 1954, so long as this license is not suspended or revoked and is renewed according to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health. DAVID LAKEY, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH License Number: 100410 Expiration Date: 5/29 /2012 Control Number: 96325 (V oid After Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES SIGMA ENVIRONlVIENTAL SOLUTIONS INC is certified to perfonn as a Asbestos Laboratory PCM in the State of Texas within the purview of Texas Occupations Code, chapter 1954, so long as this license is not suspended or revoked and is renewed according to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health. DAVID LAKEY, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH License Number: 300390 Expiration Date: 12/11/2012 Control Number: 95704 (Void After Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE aJ/P'W :M.SaJC (})a/las/ Port 'Worth :Minority SuppCier (J)evefopment Council, Inc. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION This certificate acknowledges that SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc. Qualifies as a minority owned and controlled business which has met the certification criteria established By the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council's Board of Directors approves this certification. Commodity Description: Environmental Consulting Services NAICS Codes: 541620 562910 541710 Expiration Date I Certification #: 11/30/2 011 / DLlOl 15 THE COUNCIL DALLAS /FORT WORTH MSDC 0 !:Su 1esS IS Co, nectl'ig 'I I &,:, , 1e e>GOES346 NCTRCA Minority Business Enterprise Certification SIGMA Environmental Solution, Inc. Minority Business En terprise has filed with the Agency an Affidavit as defined by the NCTRCA M/WBE policies & procedures and ~ hereby certified to provide service(s) in the following areas: 54 1620 ; 562910 ; Environmental Consulting Services ; Asbestos abatement services & Remediation Services; October 2010 This Certification is valid beginnin and superseded any registration or listing previously issued. This certification must be updated annually by submission of an Annual Update Affidavit. At any time there is a change in ownership or control of the firm, notification must be made immediately to the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency. ----~ )I~~ October 11 Certificate expiration ,20 October 10 Issued date ,20 Certification Administrator CERTIFICATION NO. BMMB47076N1011 Ltll'IO in U.S.A. I SIGMA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC . RICK D. ORR ASBESTOS, LEAD-BASED PAINT, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, MOLD PROJECT MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Orr performs and manages air monitoring/inspections and asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), and indoor air quality (IAQ) / mold surveys / inspections; develops operations and maintenance plans; prepares contract documents and specifications for abatement projects; and provides project management from the initial survey through project completion . Mr. Orr has over 20 years of broad- based professional experience ranging from training to office management. He has performed environmental and asbestos projects for major utility companies; government entities at city, county and state levels; and commercial and financial institutions . Mr . Orr taught U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) training courses and served as the Tetra Tech Branch Manager and Facilities Department Manager in Austin prior to relocating to Dallas . Prior to joining Tetra Tech, Mr. Orr directed two asbestos training facilities and participated in training inspectors, management planners, supervisors and workers. He prepared asbestos course curriculums (submitted to EPA for approval) and designed and constructed abatement simulation areas for hands-on training. EDUCATION Community Minority Business Advancement Program: 2001 Mold Mildew and Sick Building Issues: 2001 Professional Re istrations Asbestos Project esigner: Texas/EPA #105103, 1995; Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician: Texas/EPA #105103 , 1993 Asbestos Consultant: Texas #105103, 1993 Mold Assessment Consultant (40-hr) Mold, Allergens, Sampling, and Report Interpretation (8-hr} Asbestos Inspector: Texas/EPA #105103, 1988 Asbestos Management Planner: Texas/EPA #105103 , 1988 Mold Assessment Consultant. Texas #MAC0363, 2005 ASBESTOS/ LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION/ ABATEMENT • Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) Asbestos / LBP Consulting Services: Dallas, Texas. Department Manager/Project Manager. Provided asbestos and LBP consulting services to DART on numerous facilities since 2001. Prepared plans and specifications for abatement and provided abatement oversight and air monitoring. Supervised preparation of a management plan for all DART facilities. • Ennis ISD Asbestos Services: Dallas, Texas. Department Manager/Project Manager. Performed Three Year AHERA Re-inspection services to Ennis ISO six (6) school campuses and Initial AHERA Inspections on nine (9) campuses that were new facilities or purchased after 1988. Prepared plans and specifications for abatement and provided abatement oversight and air monitoring. Supervised preparation of a management plan for all District facilities. • Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) Facilities Asbestos/LBP Services: Texas. Department Manager/Project Manager. Provided asbestos and LBP consulting services for annual Texas DOT contracts over a five-year period. Reviewed and updated prior survey data, prepared plans and specifications for abatement, provided abatement project budgeting and oversight and prepared a statewide management plan. INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS/ CONSUL TING • DART IAQ / Mold Consulting Services: Texas. Department Manager/ Project Manager. Performed testing and inspection at various facilities to determine the existence of elevated airborne mold spores and the origination of visible growth present. • VERIZON Telephone Industrial Hygiene Services: Texas. Project Manager. Provided and managed asbestos, LBP, and IAQ/ mold consulting services for annual contracts for VERIZON over a two-year period. Reviewed and updated prior survey data , performed assessments , prepared plans and specifications for abatement, and provided abatement project budgeting and oversight at facilities statewide. L SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc . Rick D. Orr , Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Individual Cons ultant RICARDO D ORR License No . 105103 Control No. 95943 Expiration Date : 3/11/2012 Individual Asbestos Consultant Tx DSHS #10-5103 Expires: 3/11/12 Ricardo D, Orr Des1C11 ol ACBM Ablt .. tal ProJ rc11.Aannl Ui,d att 11/l/2010 &i,ires . 11~11 Cci1, }lo.: 100.001 .159,033 Project Design Refresher Course RlcanleO. Ort ,.......,_~!!!.!~· "ttBo"' l?llllnt· 11110l2011 Cen. No. 100.001 ,189,032 Management Planner Refresher Course Scientific Investigation & In cruction Institute 94)0-l!hd. Echelon Ono. Suite 120 A-. 'f.)OI• 78760 fax 512 .838.9192 ph 512 .338.5379 Expires: 11/9/11 Scientific Investigation & Instruction I nstitute .. 30Ra-81,d E-0oe. Su .. t ZO Auttin. Te>;H '781-59 fax 512.338.9192 ph 5 12.338.5379 Expires : 11/10/11 Rlurdo D, Orr Air MonltotlllaTedlilda• AUnlll Updak ffll/2010 £~: 11/8/2011 Cat. No.; 100.00 1.169 .034 Air Monitoring Technician Refresher Course , . .,.,. D. Orr . , .............. rorAOIM ~'1111111, 11110,,010 .Ex pire 11110/2011 Ctn. No.: 100.001 , f8$.03 t Building Inspector Refresher Course cie ntific Invest iga tion & Instruction In stitute ~30 Affe&tCh Blwl. Edlllon One. Suite 120 ""'''"· Tb.et 7$759 fax 512.338.9192 ph 512.338.5379 Expires: 11/8/11 Sci ntifi c Investig ation & I nstruction ln titut 9'30R-cnllMI . EdlelonOno,lklltetZO Autt,I, TUN 787&8 fax 5 12.338.9192 ph 5 12.338 .5379 Expires: 11/10/11 SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc. DAVID H. BURKE Project Manager/ Air Monitoring Technician / Asbestos Inspector QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Burke h as successfully manage d a variety of asbestos abatement projects. In this capacity he ensures that the abatement process is conducted in accordance to specifications. Mr. Burke is also qualified to coll ect air samples and analyze them on-site to ensure air quality is maintained . As an Asbestos Inspector, Mr. Burke is responsible for performing building surveys and inspections , obtaining bulk materials samples for lab analysis. EDUCATION B .S. in Mechanical E ngineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1981 CONTINUING EDUCATION Industrial Management, master's leve l courses, (2 qu arters) Georgia Institute of Technology, 1986 Management Development Course (o ne ye ar program), W ycliffe Bible Translators, 1995 Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Course, (40 hours), GEBCO, 2006 As b es tos Air Monitoring Technician with NIOSH 582 certification (40 h ours), GEB CO, 2006 Asbestos Inspector, (24 hours), E nviro -Con Services , 2006 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS TDSHS As bestos Pro ject Manage r (License No. 50-1274), 2007 TDSHS Air Monitoring Technician with Field Analys is Certification (License No. 70-6404), 2007 TD SHS As bes to s Insp ec tor (L icense No. 60 -2 796), 2 00 7 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Abatement Project Management and Air Monitoring • Dallas A rea Rapid Transit (DART), numerous sites, Dallas, TX • Coca-Cola Enterprises, Houston, TX • Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX Asbestos Inspector • Dall as Fire Station #1, D allas, TX ( comprehensive survey) • Park Cities MUD Water Treatment Plant, Dallas, TX (comprehensive survey) • North Hill s Mall, North Richland Hills, TX (limited survey) • Ennis ISD, Ennis, TX (comprehensive surveys and re -inspection s) PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2006-Prese nt 1994 -2006 1981 -1982 Project Manager/ A MT/ Inspector, SIGMA E nvironm ental Solutions, Inc. Manager, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. Research Engineer, Combustion E ngineering, Inc. L SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc. David H. Burke • Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Air Monitoring Tec hni cia n DAVID BURK E L ic ense No. 706404 Control No . 95819 Expi ration Date : 01 /22 /2011 Air Monitoring Technician Expires: 1/22/11 TxDSHS #70-6404 Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Project Manager DA VID BURK E Lice nse No. 501 274 Control No. 95 803 Ex piratio n Date : 01 /1 8/2 011 Project Manager TxDSHS #50-1274 Expires: 1/18/11 Texas Department of State Health Services Asbes tos Inspector DAVID BURKE Li cen se No. 602796 Control No . 95998 Ex piratio n Date: 02/27/2011 Asbestos Inspector TxDSHS #60-2796 Expires : 2/27 /11 Air Monitoring Technician Refresher Course Septem ber 28 . 2010 David W . Hogue TEI 011edo1fTrAtning Mart., Project Manager Refresher Course · Se pt embe r 29 . 20 10 Dav id W . Hogue TEI Di 1ect0fn rai ning M:m~, Building Inspector Refresher Course "X h .. 'llll ll1.. htH''1IC' llhlll ln,tru r1111 1 l11,111utt t, "·'Z Uft9f9l ,-i:1J118S379 Expires: 10/18/11 te Expires: 9/28/11 Expires: 9/29/11 SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc . KEVIN SUBER Project Manager I Air Monitoring Technician / Asbestos Inspector QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Mr. Suber has successfull y managed a variety of asbestos abatement projects for several of Sigma clients. In this capacity he ensures that the abatement process is conducted in accordance to specifications. Mr. Suber is also qualified to collect air samples and analyze them on-site to ensure air quality is maintained. As an Asbestos Inspector, Mr. Suber is responsible for performing building surveys and inspections, obtaining bulk materials sample s for lab analysis. EDUCATION Brookhaven Coll ege/Dallas, Texas CONTINUING EDUCATION Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Course, (40 hours), GEBCO, 2005 Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician with NIOSH 582 certification (40 hours), GEBCO, 2005 Asbestos Inspector, (24 hours), GEBCO, 2005 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS TDSHS Asbestos Project Manager (License No. 50-1168), 2007 TDSHS Air Monitoring Technician with Field Analysis Certification (License No. 70-6310), 2007 TDSHS Asbestos Inspector (License No. 60-2626), 2007 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Abatement Project Management and Air Monitoring • Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), numerous sites, Dallas, TX • North Hills Mall, North Richland Hills, TX • Kraft Foodservice, Garland Plant, Garland, TX Asbestos Inspector • Trinity Christian School, Addison, TX (comprehensive survey) • Italy ISD, Italy, TX (comprehensive survey) • North Hills Mall, North Richland Hills, TX (limited survey) • Ennis ISD, Ennis, TX (comprehensive survey) PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2006-Present 2005 -2006 1998 -2004 Project Manager/ AMT/ Inspector, SIGMA Environmental So luti ons, Inc. Project Manager/ AMT/ Inspector, IHST Supervisor, Excel Communications I SIGMA Environmental Solutions, Inc. Kevin Suber • • Texas Department of State Health Services Asbesto s Inspecto r KEVIN D SUBER License No. 602626 Control No. 96049 Expiration Date : 05/10/2011 Asbestos Inspector TxDSHS #60-2626 Expires: 5/10/11 Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician KEVIN D SUBER License No . 706310 Control No . 95868 Expiration Date: 05/10/2011 Air Monitoring Technician Expires : 5/10/11 TxDSHS #70-6310 Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Proj ect Manager KEVIN D SUBER License No. 501168 Con1rol No . 95847 Exp iration Date : 05/10/2011 Project Manager TxDSHS #50-1168 Expires: 5/10/11 kevlnD.S... ,_.. ........ ACIM -u.- Jl111111t ~-, l/lMOI! C., No 100 _001 "41 031 Building Inspector Refresher Training Krtin D. ubu >\Ir \1onl .., 1 tthnkl11n \ft1ual l 1r,dtlt 1/11/2010 I 'l)lra 1/1112011 trn 100 001 9541034 ,11111 tu li\\t. .... r ic:Ht '• \. ln~,n~ fl•ll\ ln,tllUh ... ~--- ,., 5 IJ l319fi.- ,.. "17 l1A~17\t Expires: 3/10/11 ,11.1 11ft1 lll\\''trof ll:;"lfl,ll) fn"ntlfl•lll ln,rnurt .. .._,..,.... ~-_.._.,. ... _._ .. ,..... ·~· 51.? J.l8 9·9, :,r t.11 ·ne~J"9 Air Monitoring Technician Refresher Training Expires: 1/11/11 Ke,•h, O. Sob<r C6\l t entTttt:or S•ptf\'1or nnnl lp(lalr 111412010 r,au-c. 1/IA/2011 C"<fl No 100 001 9545 035 Project Manager Refresher Training ~ IUHlhl. lfl\'(.~,fl).:",\ll•lll ~'x ln(;l ntl·11tm Jn.,tt1uu Ml)--..,._,......, -<I'---..... ,. ............ ..,."" ... , 51. ~ s•st -. c: 1' l'.\8 S'.?19 Expires : 1/14/11 ~f aft nf <cITrxas Historically Underutilized Business Certification and Compliance Program In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the Women 's Business Council -Southwest (WBCS) and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), the CPA hereby certifies that MOLD L AB , LTD has successfully met the established requirements of the Statewide Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program to be recognized as a HUB. This certifi cate , printed 20-APR-2010, supersedes any reg istration and certificate previously issued by the HUB Program . If there are any changes regarding the informat ion (i.e., business structure, ownership , day-to -day management, operational control , addre sses. phone and fax numbers or au tho r ized s ignatures } provided in the submiss ion of the business' applicatio n for registration/certification into the WBCS 's program, you must immediately (within 30 days of such changes} not ify the WBCS's program in writing . The CP A reserves th e right lo conduct a compliance review at any time to co nfirm HUB eligibility. HUB c erti fication may be suspended or revoked upon findings of ineligibility. If your f irm ceases to rema in certified in the WBCS's program, you must apply and become certified through the State of Texas HUB program to maintain your H UB certification . CertificateNID Number: FileNendor Number: Approval Date: Expiration Date : 1752981536100 02512 02-MAR-2010 31-MAR-2011 ?rw1 A. c~~ Paul A . Gibson Statewide HUB Program Manager Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Texas Procurement and Support Services Divis ion Note : In order for State agencies and instilutions of higher education (univers iti es) to be credited for util izing this bus iness as a HUB, they must award payment under th e Certif icateNID Number identified above . Agencies and univers ities are encouraged to val idate HUB certification prior to issu ing a notice of award by accessing the Interne t (http ://www.window .state .tx .us /procuremenV/cmbl/hubonly.htrnl) or by contacting the HUB Program at (888) 86 3-5881 or (512) 463-5872 . TEXAS DEPARTMENT O.F STATE HEALTH SERV ICE S B e it known that MOLDLABLTD is licensed to perform as a Mold Analysis Laboratory in th e State of Texas and is hereby governed by th e righ ts, privileges, and responsibilities set forth in Title 25, Texas Adm inistrative ' Code, Chapter 295, relating to Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, as long as this license is not suspended or revoked. License Num ber: LABO 13 7 Expiration Date: 12/31/201 2 ! I David Lakey, M.D . Coµun issioner of Health I VOID IF ALTERED NON -TRANSFERABLE Control Number: 64 l 7 (Void After Expiration Date) Womr n\ Buw1r-.~ hHt>rpri<.t- Co11r1c il \\ WBEA ORV-WBC Won1en ' Bu ine s Enterprise ational Council in pa 1tner.sh ip with Women 's Business Council outhwest ce1tifie · tha t the critt:ria for certifkacion as a Expiration Date: 0313 112 011 Certificate Number: 2oos1 1501s SIC Code(s): SI C Unknown NAICS Codes: 54 1 Jao Mold lab , Ltd . uthonzed by Debbie Hurst. Pres ide nt. 1N8C Southwes t i ,,,_1~ WOMIN P•lSIOUUS ' ~ fd..,,t,an.,~,.lnlJon . .... _ ...... , .......... ,._ WBEC SOU TH \\a,,.,,, 8 u,1,..t3S (,OV 'ICIL WBEC fl iJ WB£C m Id lab 416MOLD Statement of Qualific ation s 250 1 Mayes RdSuite#IIO Carrollton , TX 75006 (972)-247-9373 or toll fre e 1-866- www .moldla b.com Moldlab, L td. since 2000 Ce rti fi cations and Lice nses: • HUB See our Historically Underutilized B usiness Certification • WBE Moldlab is a certified Women Business Enterprise • P AACB certified spore analyst • TDH Licensed by the Texas Department of Health • A IHA EMP AT Tested 2000-prese nt 1998-2000 1997-1998 Kristina Rucker -Lab Directer EDUCATION Bachelors of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, UTD Microscopical Identification of Mold and Pollen , McCrone Research Institute Indoor Air Quality, Austin Associates degree , Environmental Technology, Brookhaven Community College Advanced Microscopical Identification of Mold and Pollen P AACB certified level 1 EMPLOYMENT 2000-present Lab Director, Mold/ab Specializing in the identification and numeration oftoxigenic and allergenic molds . Analysis supports testing using Air-0-Cel cassettes, Andersen p lates, swabs, bulk materials and tape lifts. Instrumentation used: Olympus CH3 compound microscope. 1998-2000 Analyst, Steve Moody Micro Services Developed the Indoor Air Quality section of the lab for mold and pollen analyses. Performed daily operation and maintenance on the TEM and SEM ; energy di spersive x-ray analysis acquisition and interpretation ; and routine alignments and calibrations on the electron microscopes and EDX systems. Assi sted in the revi sion ofQNQC manuals and the Laboratory Safety Plan . Instrumentation used: JEOL lOOCXII TEM, JEOL 35JXA SEM, POT (ANS) Avalon Quantum 4000 EDX systems, EF Fullam carbon coater, Technicks Hummer IV sputter coater, BIO-Rad E-2000 plasma asher, stereomicroscopes and compound microscopes . 199 7-1998 Microbiology Lab Technician, B eautiControl R esearch institute Duties included testing raw materials , compounds and finished goods for contaminants. Routinely performed plate counts, bacterial identification, water ana lysis and media preparation. City of Fort Worth Request for Qualifications 2.7 EXHIBITS Each Provider shall submit a single copy of a sample of the following documents for review : • AH ERA Level Asbestos Assessment Report • Asbestos Abatement Specifications • Asbestos Abatement and Oversight Final Report • Mold Assessment Report • Mold Management Plan • Mold Remediation Protocol (mold remediation work analysis) • Mold Removal and Oversight Final Report • Post -Remediation Assessment and Clearance Report and Final Status Report • Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment Report • Protocol to be used during Indoor an Environmental Quality Assessments • Protocol to be used during a Mold Assessment • Protocol to be used in creating a Mold Management Plan • Protocol to be used in a Mold Post Remediation Assessment ENV 11-02: AIHS January 13 , 2011 INCLUDE ONE (1) COPY OF EACH DOCUMENT WITHIN THIS QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE FOLLOWING THIS PAGE. 2-11 AHERA LEVEL ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REPORT PREPARED FOR: ABCDSCHOOL 1234 Anywhere LANE FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS 75234 PREPARED BY: ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. ENERCON SER VICES, INC. 12100 FORD ROAD, SUITE 200 DALLAS, TEXAS 75234 (972) 484-3854 DATE: September 10, 2010 THIS DOCUMENT TO BE RETAINED AT THE FACILIT.Y WITH THE O&M PLAN AHERA ASBESTOS S UR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS September JO , 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 4 2 .0 METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................................... 7 3.0 FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................ 9 3.1.1 Thermal Systems lnsulation ............................................................................................ 10 3.1.2 Surfacing Materials ............................ , ............................................................................ 11 3 . 1. 3 Miscellaneous Materials .................................................................................................. 11 3 .1.4 Assumed Materials ......................................................................................................... 12 3.2 Non-Asbestos Containing Materials .................................................................................... 12 3.3 Recommendations: ............................................................................................... : ............. 14 3. 3. 1 Friable Thermal Systems Insulation ................................................................................ 14 3.3.2 Friable Surfacing Materials ............................................................................................. 14 3.3.3 Friable Miscellaneous Materials ............................................. ." ........................................ 14 3. 3.4 Friable Assumed Materials ............................................................................................. 15 3. 3. 5 Non-Friable Thermal Systems Insulation ........................................................................ 15 3. 3. 6 Non-Friable Surfacing Materials .................................................. : ................................... 15 3. 3. 7 Non-Friable Miscellaneous Materials .............................................................................. 16 3.3.8 Friable Assumed Materials ............................................................................................. 16 APPENDICES · A. Decision Tree Flow Chart and Hazard Ranks/ Assessment Table B. Chain-of Custody Forms C. Laboratory Analysis Data Sheets D . ACM Location Plans : • Figure 1: ACM Flooring • Figure 2: Book Keeping • Figure 3: School Adnnnistration • Figure 4: Primary Wing • Figure 5 : Kinder Wing • Figure 6: Boiler Room • Figure 7: Portable Building E. Sample Location Plans • Figure 1: Junior High Wing, Admin, Clinic, Gymnasium • Figure 2: Primary Wing, Library, Lobby Offices • Figure 3: Kinder Wing, Intermediate Wing, Parish Hall Wing • Figure 4: Intermediate Wing 2nd Floor • Figure 5 : Portable Building F. Personnel Certifications G. Abatement Cost Estimate Table Page 3 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 1.0 EXEC,UTIVE SUMMAR Y ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS September JO, 2010 ENERCON Services, Inc . (ENERCON) has completed a building survey for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) of the following facility: ENERCO N Ins pecto r S ur vey D ate(s)* S it e Lo catio n Edward B. Barganier May 6-8, 2008 ABC D School 1234 Anywhere Lane June 3-5,2008 Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 *A visual reinspection was performed by Edward B. Barganier on July 12, 2010 . The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify, and assess the condition of ACM present at the subject faci lity , and to develop recommendations based on existing and potential asbestos related hazards. The fo llowing scope of work was used during the survey: A. Collecting and analyzing bulk samples of suspected ACM. B. Quantification of identified ACM . C. Assessment of the condition of identified ACM. D . For identified ACM; approximate costs of abatement, to include abatement specifications, contractor selection, and on-site management during remediation activities . E. Make recommendations based on survey data collected to implement an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Program or abatement procedures. F. Preparing a report discussing the findings and remedial recommendations . ENERCON collected a total of 239 samples, which were analyzed by .Steve Moody Micro Services, Inc., · an accredited analytical laboratory under NVLAP and licensed by the Texas D epartment of State Health Services (D SHS). The following building materials were determined to contain regulated amounts of asbestos : SUMMARY OF ID ENTIFIED AS B ESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS Identified ACM Fr iability Asbestos App roximate H omoge neo us A pp roximate & Conte nt Lo cation Sa mp ling Area(s) Quantity Con di tio n (HSA) Plaster Coating Non-2% Chrysotile School 8 & 11 1,900 Friable - P laster Administration Square Feet Good Layer Offices (See Appendix D -Figure 3) 9"x9" Floor Tile Non-3 % Chrysotile School 12 1,300 (Tan) with Black Friable -Floor Tile Administration Square Feet 1 Mastic Good 5% Chrysotile Offices -Black (See Appendix D Mastic -Figure 1 & 3) Texture Associated Non-2% Chrysotile Book Keeping 15 2,600 with Gypsum Friable -Texture (See Appendix D Square Feet Board Wall Good Layer -Figure 2) Systems Page 4 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS S eptember JO , 2010 SUMMARY O F ID ENTIFIED ASBES TO S-CO NTAINING MATERIALS (Conti nu ed fr om page 4) Identified ACM Friability Asbestos Approximate Homogeneo us Approximate & Content Location Samp li ng Quantity Condition Area(s) (RSA) 9"x9" Floor Tile Non-3% Chrysotile -Book Keeping 16 732 (Blue) with Black Friable Floor Tile (See Appendix D -Square Feet• Mastic Good 5% Chrysotile -Figures 1 & 2) Black Mastic Black Flooring Non-5% Chrysotile -Beneath Floor Tile 25, 46 , 58 & 65 23,760 Mastic Friable Black Mastic Throughout Square Feet• Good Facility (See Appendix D - Figure 1) Texture on Non-2% Chrysotile -Primary Wing 53 3,160 Concrete Walls Friable Texture (See Appendix D -Square Feet Good Figure 4) Light Texture on Non-2% Chrysotile -Kinder Wing 66 1,100 Plaster & Lathe Friable Texture Layer Hallway Square Feet Ceiling System Good (See Appendix D - Figure 5) Sink Undercoat Non -10% Chrysotile Kinder Wing 68 3 Sinks Friable -Undercoat Hallway Good (See Appendix D - ·Figure 5) Texture/Joint Non-2% Chrysotile ~ Boiler Room 72 576 ·compound Friable Texture/Joint Ceiiing Square Feet2 Associated with Damaged Compound (See Appendix D - Gypsum Board Layer Figure 6) . Ceiling System Boiler Flue Friable 65% Chrysotile Boiler Room -74 240 Residue Damaged Boiler Flues under Existing Fiberglass Square Feet2 Insulation (See Appendix D - Figure 6) Electrical Wire Friable 65% Chrysotile . Boiler Room -75 <l Linear Foot Insulation Damaged Wiring Associated Observed2 with Boilers (See Appendix D - Figure 6) "Hard Pack" Pipe Friable Presumed ACM Boiler Room and NI A <50 Linear Insulation (TSI) Good (PACM) Associated Feet Observed2 Crawlspace (See Appendix D - Figure 6) Page 5 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 ABCDSCHOOL -FARMERSBRANCH,TEXAS S eptember JO , 2010 SUMMARY OF ID ENTIFIED ASBESTO S-CONTAINING MATERIALS (Contin ued from page 5) Identified ACM Fr iability Asbestos A pproximate Homogeneous Approximate & Content Location Sampling Quantity Condition Area(s) (HSA) Texture/Joint Non-2% Chrysotile -Portable 76 & 77 5,930 Compound Friable Texture/Joint Classroom Square Feet Associated with Damaged Compound Layer Building Gypsum Board Wall (See Appendix &Ceiling Systems D-Figure 7) 9"x9" Floor Tile Non-l 0% Chrysotile -Portable 78 2,460 (Off-White) Friable Floor Tile Classroom Square Feet Good Building (See Appendix D-Figure 7) 1Flooring Mastic: Based on field observations and the results of representative sampling performed during the survey, it is presumed that asbestos-containing mastic materials are present under existing floor tile throughout the facility except where specifically indicated in the attached ACM Location Plans (Appendix D). 2Boiler Room: • Pipe Insulation: Based on field observations, the results of representative sampling performed during the survey, and ENERCON's review of the 1988 Asbestos Survey performed by Hall-Kimbrell Environmental Services, Inc. (HKES) it is · presumed that "Hard Pack" Thermal Systein Insulation (TSI) present in the Boiler Room and associated crawl-space are ACM. ENERCON observed that most of the visible pipe insulation in the facility appears to be paper and/or foil backed fiberglass insulation with no suspect ACM associated. However, ENERCON did not enter the crawlspace. Before disturbing any of the TSI in the subject facility, a DSHS-licensed asbestos inspector should first be consulted to sample and/or label the TSI as either ACM, or asbestos -free as appropriate. • Boilers: The survey identified ACM wire insulation and ACM flue insulation residue associated with the boilers. The ACM wire insulation is exposed at one location. The ACM flue insulation residue is present beneath the existing foil-backed :fiberglass flue insulation. It appears that the flues were once fully insulated with an ACM insulation which has been largely removed and replaced. However, the flue remains .coated with ACM insulation debris . Boilers ,of the vintage observed during the survey frequently have ACM (gaskets, liners, fire bricks , wiring insulation, etc.) inaccessible without disassembly of the boiler, which was not within the scope of work for this survey. Based on field observations and the results of representative sampling performed during the survey, it is presumed that the boiler wiring, flues , and interiors have ACM and or P ACM present. Regular maintenance of the boilers should present no hazard as long ·as the wiring, boiler skin, and flue insulation, remain undisturbed. The above identified ACM must be removed prior to any activity that might be expected to sand, cut, grind, abrade or otherwise cause them to become friable. Prior to renovation activities which might disturb these materials, they must first be removed by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Consultant. Page 6 ofl 7 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS September JO , 2010 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Operations and Management Plan (O&M): The AHERA Management Plan reduces the likelihood of facility staffs exposure to asbestos during general operation and maintenance activities. It describes the location and condition of asbestos containing building materials, and their removal and repairs if necessitated by AHERA. The AHERA Management Plan also describes the proper record keeping practices that school officials follow. The AHERA Management Plan is located in office of the school 's Facility Manager. 2.0 METHODOLOGY The National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40CFR61, Subpart M , known as NESHAP) requires that a structure or affected part of the structure must be "thoroughly inspected" to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) prior to renovation or demolition activities. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require a similar inspection. In addition to the federal requirements, the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (25 TAC 295.31 -.73, known as TAHPR) require that pre-renovation and pre-demolition surveys be performed in accordance with the protocols outlined in the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (40 CFR 763, Subpart E , known as AHERA) with the additional requirement that at least three samples be collected from every suspected asbestos-containing material. This survey is designed to be used in conjunction with an AHERA Operations and Management Plan (O&M). The O&M reduces the likelihood of the school staffs exposure to asbestos during general operation and maintenance activities. It describes the location and condition of asbestos containing building materials , and their · remoyal and repairs if necessitated by AHERA. The AHERA Management Plan also describes the proper record keeping practices that school officials follow. The AHERA Management Plan is located in the office of the school 's Facility Manager. A visual surve)' was performed in all accessible areas of the facility. The purpose of the visual survey is to identify suspect homogeneous materials so that representative samples can be selected. Samples of suspect building materials were then collected. Samples were collected using the following protocols : • Surfacing Materials : Surfacing materials include textured gypsum board systems, plaster, spray-or trowel-applied acoustical treatments , and spray-or trowel-applied fireproofing. As required by both AHERA and the T AHPR, three samples are collected from each homogeneous material area ofless than 1,000 square feet (SF), five samples are collected from areas of 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF , and seven samples are collected from areas of greater than 5,000 SF. A homogeneous "area" (or material) is one of similar color, appearance , texture, and should have been installed at the same time by the same contractor. • Thermal System Insulation (TSI): Thermal system insulation includes material applied to "pipes, fittings, boilers , breeching, tanks, ducts or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, water condensation, or other purposes ." At least three samples are collected from each homogeneous area. If TSI is visually determined to be fibergla ss, foam glass , foam rubber or other obviously non-a'.sbestos-containing material and has no suspect mastic or sealants on it, no samples are collected and the licensed Inspector may designate it "non-asbestos- containing material". • Miscellaneous Materials : Miscellaneous materials include resilient vinyl flooring , acoustical ceiling tiles , carpet mastics , roofing, and any other materials not included in the previous two categories. In accordance with the T AHPR , at least three samples are collected from each homogeneous area of material suspected to contain asbestos. Page 7 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 ABCDSCHOOL-FARMERSBRANCH,TEXAS September I 0, 20 JO The actual number of samples collected is dependant on the number of suspect materials encountered during the survey. Building age, renovation history and changes in occupancy can cause wide variance in types of finishes encountered, and thus , the necessary number of samples collected. AU suspect material samples are returned under chain-of custody to a DSHS-licensed asbestos laboratory for analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) with dispersion staining utilizing visual area estimation as outlined in the EPA' s "Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials" (EPA/600/R-93 /116). Please note that samples are submitted to the laboratory for "positive stop" analysis. When the first sample from a "sample set" (representing a single suspect material) is found to contain asbestos, there is no reason to analyze the second two samples of that set since the regulations require that material to be designated "asbestos-containing material". Therefore, some samples that are collected may not be analyzed due to "positive stop" protocols. The EPA and OSHA consider a material to be asbestos-containing only if it contains more than one percent asbestos . Materials that contain trace amounts of asbestos (i.e. less than one percent) are not currently considered "asbestos- containing materials" under EPA and OSHA regulations . However, these materials may be subject to OSHA regulations when their disturbance may elevate the concentration of airborne fibers above the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (flee) of air over eight hours ·or the 30-minute short term excursion limit (STEL) of 1.0 flee . Samples of gypsum board or plaster wall and ceiling systems were collected as composite samples. If any one layer of the composite system contains greater than one percent asbestos, DSHS considers that entire system to be ACM. Therefore, the results of laboratory analysis for composite wallboard samples include the total concentration of asbestos identified in the specific layer(s) found to contain asbestos. The friability and condition of suspect materials sampled was determined during the survey. Friable materials are those which can be crumbled; pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. The general condition and location of identified ACM is noted in the report and in the attached drawings . Recommendations are included for all asbestos-containing materials identified during the survey. Condition assessment and hazard ranking was determined in general accordance with the AHERA guidelines using the Decision Tree and Hazard Assessment Ranking table included in Appendix A. Page 8 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENER CON PR OJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 3.0 FINDINGS Id entified ACM Asbestos Con te nt P laster Coatin g 2% Chrysotile -Plaster Layer 9"x9" F loor Tile 3% Chrysoti le (Tan) with B lack -Floor Tile Mastic 5% Chrysoti le -B lack Mastic Texture 2% Chrysotile Associated with -Texture Layer Gypsum B oard Wall Systems 9"x9" Floor Tile 3% Chrysotile (Blue) with -Floor Tile B lack Mastic 5% Chrysotile -Black Mastic Black Flooring 5% Chrysotil e Mastic -Black Mastic Texture on 2% Chrysotile Concrete Walls -Texture Light Texture on 2% Chrysotile P laster & Lathe -Texture Layer Ceiling System Sink Undercoat 10% Chrysoti le -Undercoat ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS September 10, 20 I 0 IDENTIFIED ACM A ppro xi mate Lo cation S ampl e A pproxi mate Haza rd ID# Qua nt ity R ank School Administration Offices 22-8A 1,900 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 3) 23-8B Square Feet 24-8C 3 l -1 lA 32-1 lB 33-1 IC School Administration O ffices 34-12A 1,300 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 3) 35-12B Square Feet 1 36-I2C Book Keeping 43-15A 2,600 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 2) 44-15 B Square Feet 45 -15C Book Keeping 46-16A 732 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 2) 47-16B Squ are Feet 1 48 -16C · B eneath Floor T ile Throughout 73-25A 23,760 l Facility 74-25 B Squ are Feet1 (See Appendix D -Figure 1) 7 5-25C 138 -46A 139-46B 14 0 -46C 174-58A 175-58B 17 6-58C 195-65A 196-65B 197-65C Primary Wing 159-53A 3,160 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 4) 160-53B Square Feet 161-53C Kinder Wing 198-66A 1,100 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 5) 199-66B Square Feet 200-66C Kinder Wing 204-68A 3 Sinks 1 (See Appendix D -Figure 5) 205-68B 206-68C Page 9 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 A BCDSCHOOL -FARMERSBRANCH,TEXAS September JO, 2010 Ide ntifi e d ACM As be sto s Con tent Texture/Joint 2 % Chrysotile Compound -Texture/Joint Associated with Compound Gypsum Board Layer Ceiling System Boi ler Flue 65% Chrysotile Residue Electrical Wire 65% Chrysotile Insulation "Hard Pack" Presumed ACM Pipe Insulation (PACM) (TSI) Texture/Joint 2% Chrysotile Compound -Texture/Joint Associated with Compound Gypsum Board Layer Wall &Ceiling Systems 9"x9" Floor Tile 10% Chrysotile (Off-White) -Floor Tile ID ENTIFIED A CM (Co ntinu ed from P age 9) A pp roximate Locati o n Boiler Room Ceiling (See Appendix D -Figure 6) B oiler Room -Boiler Flues under Existing Fiberglass Insulation (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Boiler Room -Wiring Associated with Boilers (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Boiler Room and Associated Crawlspace (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Portable Classroom Building (See Appendix D -Figure 7) Portable Classroom Building (See Appendix D -Figure 7) Sa mpl e ID# 219-72A 220-72B 221-72C 225-74A 226-74B 227-74C 228-75A 226-75B 227 -74C N I A 231-76A 232~76B 233-76C 234-77A 235-77B 236 -77C 237 -78A 238 -78B 239-78C See Appendix A for description of Hazard R anking 3 .1 Asbestos-Co ntainin g M ate ria ls 3.1 .1 Thermal Systems Insulation A b t d t t d . th ti 11 TSI t . 1 s es os was e ec e 1ll e o owrng ma ena s: Ide ntifie d ACM As bestos A pproximate Location Conte nt Boiler Flue Residue 65% Chrysotile Boiler Room -Boiler Flues under Existing Fiberglass Insulation (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Electrical Wire 65% Chrysoti le Boiler Room -Wiring Associated Insulation with Boilers (See Appendix D -Figure 6) "Hard Pack" Pipe Presumed ACM Boiler Room and Associated Insulation (TSI) (PACM) Crawlspace (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Page 10 of 17 A pproxi mate Hazard Qua nti ty R ank 576 2 Square F eet2 240 3 Square Feet2 <1 Linear Foot 3 Observed2 <50 Linear Feet 2 Observed2 5,930 2 Square Feet 2,460 2 Square Feet App roximate Hazard Quant ity R ank 240 3 Square Feet <1 Linear Foot 3 Observed <50 Linear Feet 2 Observed AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 3.1.2 S urf acing Materials ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS S eptember JO , 2010 Asbestos was detected in the following surfacing materials: Identified ACM As b estos Co ntent App roximate Location A pp roximate Hazard Q ua ntity R ank Plaster Coating 2% Chrysotile -School Administration Offices 1,900 2 Plaster Layer (See Appendix D-Figure 3) Square Feet Texture Associated with 2% Chrysotile -Book Keeping 2,600 2 Gypsum Board Wall Texture Layer (See Appendix D -Figure 2) Square Feet Systems Texture on Concrete 2% Chrysotile -Primary Wing 3,160 2 Walls Texture (See Appendix D -Figure 4) Square Feet Light Texture on Plaster 2% Chrysotile -Kinder Wing 1,100 2 & Lathe Ceiling System Texture Layer (See Appendix D -Figure 5) Square Feet Texture/Joint Compound 2% Chrysotile -Boiler Room Ceiling 576 2 Associated with Gypsum Texture/Joint (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Square Feet Board Cei ling System Compound Layer Texture/Joint Compound 2% Chrysotile -Portable Classroom Building 5,930 2 Associated with Gypsum Texture/Joint (See Appendix D -Figure 7) Square Feet Board Wall &Ceiling Compound Layer Systems 3.1.3 Miscellaneous M ateria ls Ab t s es os was dt td· th fill e ec e Ill e o owmg Illisce 11 t . 1 aneous ma ena s: Identified ACM Asbestos A pproximate Location App roxi mate Hazard Con tent Q ua ntity Rank 9"x9" Floor Tile (Tan) 3% Chrysotile -School Administration Offices 1,300 2 with Black Mastic Floor Tile (See Appendix D-Figures 1 & 3) Square Feet 5% Chrysotile - Black Mastic 9"x9" Floor Tile (Blue) 3 % Chrysotile -Book Keeping 732 2 with Black Mastic Floor Tile (See Appendix D -Figure 1 & 2) Square Feet 5% Chrysotile - Black Mastic Black Flooring Mastic · 5% Chrysotile -Beneath Floor Tile Throughout 23 ,760 l Black Mastic Facility Square Feet (See Appendix D-Figure 1) Sink Undercoat 10% Chrysotile -Kinder Wing 3 Sinks l Undercoat (See Appendix D -Figure 5) 9"x9" Floor Tile (Off-10% Chrysoti le -Portable Classroom Building 2,460 2 White) Floor Tile (See Appendix D -Figure 7) Square Feet Page 11 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SURVEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTS1234 3.1.4 Ass umed M ateri als Id e ntified ACM As bestos Conte nt "Hard Pack" Pipe Presumed ACM Insulation (TSI) ' (PACM) 3.2 Non-As b es to s Containing Ma teri als ABCDSCHOOL -FARMERSBRANCH.TEXAS S eptember 10, 2010 A pproxi mate Loc ation A pproxi mate Hazard Qua ntity R a nk Boiler Room and Associated <50 Linear 2 Crawlspace Feet Observed (See Appendix D -Figure 6) NON-ACM BUILD ING MATERIALS SAMPLED Buil di ng Homoge neou s General Location Material Sa mpl ed Sampli ng Area Gypsum Board Ceiling System 1 School Administration -Secondary Ceiling Above Lay-In Ceiling Grid (Plenum) Light Weight Concrete 2 School Administration -Secondary Ceiling Above Lay-In Ceiling Grid (P lenum). Likely Associated with Roofing System. 12"xl2" Worm-D ot Pattern Ceiling Ti le 3 School Administration -Secondary Ceiling Above w/ Associated Brown Mastic Buttons I Lay-In Ceiling Grid (Plenum) 12"xl2" Dot Pattern Ceiling Tile -. 4 School Administration -Secondary Cei ling Above w/ Associated Brown Mastic Buttons Lay-In Ceiling Grid (Plenum) 2'x2' White Scratch Pattern Lay-In Ceiling 5 School Administration Panel Book Keeping 2'x2' White Scratch Pattern Lay-In Ceiling 6 School Administration Panel Book Keeping Perimeter Gypsum Board Wall System 7 School Administration 4" White Cove Base w/ Associated Mastic 9 School Administration Kitchen/Break Room Interior Gypsum Board Wall System 10 School Administration 12"x12" White Floor Tile w/Associated 13 School Administration Rest Room Clear mastic 2'x4 ' White Scratch-Dot Pattern Lay-In 14 Book Keeping Ceiling Panel 2'x4' White Worm-Speck Pattern Lay-In 17 Facility Standard Ceiling Panel Ceiling Panel Gypsum Board Wall Systeni 18 CM Room 4" Blue Cove base w/ Assoc iated Mastic 19 CM Room 12"x12" White w/Tan Floor Ti le 20 CM Room w/ Associated Mastic Interior Gypsum Board Wall System 21 CM Room 4" Brown Cove Base w/ Associated Mastic 22 Entry/Reception Lobby on Brick Brown Stair Tread 23 Entry/Reception Lobby Brick Mortar 24 Entry/Reception Lobby Gypsum Board Wall System 26 Intermediate Wing Classrooms Gypsum Board Wall System 27 Intermediate Wing Hallways Page 12 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTS1234 4" Green Cove Base w/ Associated Mastic 4" Blue Cove Base w/Associated Mastic 4" Tan Cove Base w/ Associated Mastic 12"x12" Tan Striped Floor Tile w/Associated Tan Mastic 12"xl2" Brown w/White Streak Floor Tile w/ Associated Clear Mastic 12"xl2" Mottled Beige Floor Tile w/ Associated Tan Mastic Tan Sealant Gypsum Board Ceiling System Textured Gypsum Board Wall System Smooth Gypsum Board Wall System Tan Cove base w/ Associated Mastic 12"xl2" White w/Tan Streaks Floor Tile w/ Associated Yell ow Mastic 4" Grey Cove Base w/ Associated Mastic Vinyl Backed 2'x2'Lay-In Ceiling Panel Plaster Ceiling Plaster Ceiling Gypsum Board Wall System 12"x12" White w/Mottled Blue Floor Tile w/ Associated Yell ow Mastic 2'x4' Raised D·ot Texture Lay-In Ceiling Panel Sink Undercoating 2'x4' Pitted dot Lay-In Ceiling Panel Gypsum Board Wall System 12 "xl2" Mottled Beige Floor Tile w/ Associated Yell ow Mastic Gypsum Board Wall System Gypsum Board Wall Systein Vinyl Backed Gypsum Board Wall System Grey Duct/RV AC Sealant 12"x12" White w/Grey Streaks Floor Tile w/ Associated Mastic White Duct/RV AC Sealant 2'x4 ' Vinyl Backed Lay-In Ceiling panel Gypsum Board Wall System Gypsum Board Wall System Gypsum Board Wall System 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 55 56 57 59 60 61 62 63 Page 13 of 17 ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS Sep temb er I 0, 20 I 0 Intermediate Wing Classrooms Intermediate Wing Classrooms Intermediate Wing Classrooms Intermediate Wing Classrooms Intermediate Wing Hallways (Border) Intermediate Wing Hallways (Border) Building Entrance at Religious Education Building Entrance at Religious Education Youth Lounge Youth Lounge Gymnasium/Parish Hall Standard ''New" Floor Tile Throughout Facility Maintenance Office, Hallways, Library, Storage Gymnasium Restrooms/Concessions Junior High Wing Restrooms Junior High Wing Hall (Former Brebeway) Junior High Wing Junior High Wing Hall (Former Breezeway) Junior High Wing Rest Rooms Junior High Wing Classrooms Reception Lobby, Hall , Offices Library/ Admin Storage Library/Admin Storage Library Primary Wing Primary Wing Throughout Teacher's Lounge Throughout Kitchen/Food Prep Area Youth Lounge Gym/Parish Hall Intermediate Wing Offices/Classrooms AHERA ASBESTOS SURVEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 Vinyl Backed Gypsum Board Wall System Heavy Texture on Plaster & Lathe Ceiling System Spray-Ap plied Fireproofing Gypsum Board Wall System 12 "x12" Light Brown Mottled Floor Tile w l Associated Yell ow Mastic Black Duct Sealant wl Silver Paint Chalk Boarqs ' Foil and/or Paper-Backed Fiberglass Pipe Insulation 3.3 Recommendations: 3.3.1 Friable Thermal Systems Insulation 64 67 69 70 71 73 N I A I N I A ABCDSCHOOL -FARMERSBRANCH,TEXAS September 10, 2010 Kinder Wing Classrooms Kinder Wing Hallway Far West and Foyer (S ee Appendix D -Figure 5 for location of adjacent A CM texture) Intermediate Wing 2nd Floor Intermediate Wing 2nd Floor Intermediate Wing 2nd Floor Boiler Room Throughout -These materials were observed to be mechanically fastened painted metal. No suspect materials were observed associated with the chalk boards. Throughout -No sealants, lagging, or other suspect materials were observed associated with these materials. The asbestos-containing materials identified below should be placed in an O&M program and monitored. Prior to their disturbance, these materials should be removed by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Consultant. Before the boiler(s) are serv iced or replaced, a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Consultant should first be retained to design and implement an appropriate response/abatement action for the ACM's present on and presumed to be present within the boiler(s). Before "hard-pack" TSI, or TSI in the crawlspace, is disturbed these materials should first be inspected by a DSHS- licensed Asbestos Inspector. Identified ACM Asbestos Approximate Location Approximate Hazard Content Quantity Rank Boiler Flue Residue 65% Chrysotile Boiler Room -Boiler Flues under 240 3 Existing Fiberglass Insulation Square Feet (See Appendix D -Figure 6) Electrical Wire 65% Chrysotile Boiler Room -Wiring Associated <1 Linear Foot 3 Insulation with Boilers Observed2 (See Appendix D -Figure 6) "Hard Pack" Pipe Presumed ACM Boiler Room and Associated <50 Linear Feet 2 Insulation (TSI) (PACM) Crawlspace Observed (See Appendix D -Figure 6) 3.3.2 Friable Surfacing Materials None observed. No asbestos-related abatement action required. 3.3.3 Friable Miscellaneous Materials . None observed. No asbestos-related abatement action required. Page 14 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 ABCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS September JO , 2010 3.3.4 Fria ble Assumed Materials Based on field ob servations, the results of representative sampling performed during the survey, and ENERCON's review of the 1988 Asbestos Survey performed by Hall-Kimbrell Environmental Services, Inc. (HKES) it is presumed that "Hard P ack" Thermal System Insulation (TSI) present in the Boiler Room and associated crawl- space are ACM. ENERCON observed that most of the visible pipe insulation in the facility appears to be paper and/or foil backed fiberglass insulation with no suspect ACM associated. Before disturbing any of the TSI in the subject facility, a D SHS-licensed asbestos inspector should first be consulted to sample and/or label the TSI as either ACM, or asbestos-free as appropriate. The asbestos -containing materials identified below should be placed in an O&M program and monitored. Prior to their disturbance, these materials should be removed by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored b y a DSHS licensed Asbestos Consultant. Identified ACM · As bestos A pproximate Location A pproximate Hazard Co ntent Quantity Ra nk "Hard Pack" Pipe Presumed ACM Boiler Room and Associated <50 Linear Feet 2 Insulation (TSI) (PACM) Crawlspace Observed 2 (See Appendix D -Figure 6) 3.3.5 Non-Fria ble Thermal Systems Insu lation None observed. N o asb estos-related a b atement action required. 3.3.6 Non-Friable Surfacing Materia ls The asbestos -containing materials identified below should be placed in an O&M program and monitored. Prior to their disturbance, these materials should be removed by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following d d . d d . d b D SHS li d A b t C lt t oroce ures esume an morutore ,ya cense s es os onsu an. Ide ntified ACM As bestos Conte nt App roximate A pp roximate Hazard Location Quantity Rank Plaster Coating 2% Chrysotile -Plaster School Administration · 1,900 2 Layer (See Appendix D -Square Feet Figure 3) Texture Associated with 2% Chrysotile -Texture Book Keeping 2,600 2 Gypsum Board Wall Systems Layer (See Appendix D. -Square Feet Figure 2) Texture on Concrete Walls 2% Chrysotile -Texture Primary Wing 3,160 2 Perimeter Walls Square Feet (See Appendix D - Figure 4) Light Texture on Plaster & 2% Chrysotile -Texture Kinder Wing Hallway 1,100 2 Lathe Ceiling System Layer (See Appendix D -Square Feet Figure 5) Texture/Joint Compound 2% Chrysotile -Boiler Room Ceiling 576 2 Associated with Gypsum Texture /Joint Compound (See Appendix D -Square Feet Board Ceiling System Layer Figure 6) Texture/Joint Compound 2% Chrysotile -Portable Classroom 5,930 2 Associated with Gypsum Texture /Joint Compound Building Square Feet Board Wall &Ceiling Systems Layer (See Appendix D - Figure 7) Page 15 of 17 AHERA ASBESTOS SURVEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSI 234 3.3. 7 Non-Friable Miscellaneous Materials A BCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS September I 0, 20 JO The asbestos-containing materials identified below should be placed in an O&M program and monitored . Prior to their disturbance, these materials should be removed by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Consultant. Identified ACM Asbestos Content Approximate Approximate Hazard Location Quantity Rank 9"x9" Floor Tile (fan) with 3 % Chrysotile -Floor School Admini stration 1,300 2 Black Mastic Tile (See Appendix D -Square Feet 1 5% Chrysotile -Black Figure 3) Mastic 9 "x9" Floor Tile (Blue) with 3% Chrysotile -Floor Book Keeping 732 2 Bla ck Mastic Tile (See Appendix D -Square Feet1 5% Chrysotile -Black Figure 2) Mastic Black Flooring Mastic 5% Chrysotile -Black Beneath Floor Tile 23 ,760 1 Mastic Throughout Facility Square Feet 1 (See Appendix D - Figure 1) Sink Undercoat 10% Chrysotile -Kinder Wing 3 Sinks l Undercoat Classrooms (See Appendix D - Figure 5) 9"x9" Floor Tile (Off-White) 10% Chrysotile -Floor Portable Classroom . 2 ,460 2 Tile Building Square Feet (See Appendix D - .. Figure 7) Currently, National Emission Standards for Hazard Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations allow Category I non- friable asbestos floor tile, sheet flooring and mastic in good condition, to be left in place during structural building demolition. Buildings subject to the NESHAP regulation require that wet demolition work be conducted with no visible emissions, and the presence of a "Competent Person" trained under the provisions of NESHAP to supervise the demolition work. ENERCON recommends that these materia ls be removed prior to demolition due to the likelihood that they will become friable due to the forces acting upon them during demolition. 3.3.8 Non-Friable Assumed Materials None observed. No asbestos -related abatement action required . Page 16 ofl7 AHERA ASBESTOS SUR VEY ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTSJ 234 A BCD SCHOOL -FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS S eptember 10, 2010 APPENDICES A. Decision Tree Flow Chart and Hazard Ranks/ Assessment Table B . Chain-of Custody Forms C. Laboratory Analysis Data Sheets D. ACM Location Plans : • Figure 1: ACM Flooring • Figure 2 : Book Keeping • Figure 3: School Administration • Figure 4 : Primary Wing • Figure 5: Kinder Wing • Figure 6: Boiler Room • Figure 7: Portable Building E. Sample Location Plans • Figure 1: Junior High Wing, Admin, Clinic, Gymnasium • Figure 2: Primary Wing, Library, Lobby Offices • Figure 3: Kinder Wing, Intermediate Wing, Parish Hall Wing • Figure 4: Intermediate Wing 2°d Floor • Figure 5: Portable Building F. Personnel Certifications G. Abatement Cost Estimate Table Page 17 of 17 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS ABCDELEMENTARYSCHOOL Main DRIVE DALLAS, TEXAS 12345 ENERCON PROJECT NO. ANYTOWN ISD006 Prepared for: ANYTOWN ISD006 1234 ACME A VENUE DALLAS, TX 12345 November 19, 2010 Prepared by: ENERCON SERVICES, INC. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75234 (972) 484-3854 (972) 484-8835 Fax Agency License No. 10-0294 Laboratory License No. 30-0356 Prepared by: Reviewed by: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR ABCDELEMENTARYSCHOOL Main DRIVE DALLAS, TEXAS 12345 Prepared for: 1234 Acme A VENUE DALLAS, TX 12345 November 19, 2010 Edward B. Barganier Individual Asbestos Consultant Bruce A Meek, P.E. Individual Asbestos Consultant DSHS license # 105519 Expires November 9, 2012 ~a~ DSHS License # 105250 Expires March 31 , 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 1 1.1 BID REQUIREMENT ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2 LICENSES AND QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 5 1.3 D EFINITIONS ................................................................................................................ 6 1.4 SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................................................................ 13 1.5 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .......... ················· ......................................... ·············· ............ 17 1.6 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ................................................................ 19 1.7 SUBMITTALS AND NOTICES .............................................. : .......................................... 21 1.8 SITE SECURITY ........................................................................................................... 23 1.9 EMERGENCY PLANNING ............................................................................................. 24 1.10 PRE-START M EETING .................................................................................. ········ ....... 25 1.11 ASBESTOS SURVEY RESULTS ...................................................................................... 26 2.1 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 27 2.2 EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 28 2.3 SUBSTITUTIONS .......................................................................................................... 30 PART 3: EXECUTION .......................................................................................................... 31 3.1 PREPARATION ..................................................................................•......................... 31 3.2 WORKPLACE ENTRY ANDEXITPROCEDURES .............................................................. 37 3.3 . TRAINING .......................................................... : ...................... : ................................. 39 3.4 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ........................................................................................ 40 3.5 · PROTECTIVE CLOIBING ..... · ............................... : ................ ; ................. ; ...................... 41 3.6 REMOVAL PROCEDURES -NEGATIVE PRESSURE ENCLOSURES .................................... .42 3. 7 REMOVAL PROCEDURES -GLOVE BAG PROCEDURES ............................................. , ... .43 3.8 CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES ........................................ / ................................................... 44 3.9 ENCAPSULATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................... 45 3.10 AIR MONITORING ....................................................................................................... 46 3.11 DISPOSAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................ ; ............... .48 3.12 . TRANSPORTATION TO THE LANDFILL ......................................................................... .49 3.13 LANDFILL DISPOSAL ......................................................... · .................................. .-;., ... 50 3.14 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WORK AREA AND SYSTEM RETURNS ............................... 51 3.15 REPAIR ...................................................................................................................... 52 PART 4: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL ...................................................... 53 4.1 TRAINING .................................................................................................................. 53 4.2 MEDICAL MONITORING ................................................. : ............................................ 54 4.3 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 55 PART 5: DRAWINGS ........................................................................................................... 56 ANYTOWN I SD006 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Bid Requirement 1.1.1 Site Investigation November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.1.1.1 By Submitting a Bid, the Contractor acknowledges that he has investigated and satisfied himself as to: (A) the conditions affecting the work, including but not limited to physical conditions of the site which may bear upon site access, handling and storage of tools and material, access to water, electric and other utilities or otherwise affect performance of required activities, and (B) the character and quantity of all surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including exploratory work done by the Building Owner or a designated consultant, as well as information presented in drawing and specifications included with this contract. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint himself with available information will not relieve him from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Building Owner is not responsible for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by the Building Owner. It is the Contractor's responsibility to completely review the specifications and the plans and make any recommendations that would have a significant impact on this project. 1.1.1.2 No Bids will be accepted from any Contractor who has not inspected the jo9 site either in person or through a qualified designated representative. The walk through is mandatory. 1.1.1.3 Failure to meet any of the conditions of these specifications will result in the forfeit of the Bid Security. 1.1.2 Discrepancies 1.1.2.1 Should a Person submitting a Bid find discrepancies in the plans and/or specifications or should he be in doubt as to the meaning or intent of any part thereof, he must, prior to commencement of work, request clarification, in writing, from the Building Owner. Discrepancies with regard to conflicts between the Contract Documents and applicable Federal, State or Local regulations or requirements shall be included therein. Failure to request such clarification is a waiver to any claim by the Person submitting a Bid for expense made necessary by reason of later interpretation of the Contract Documents by the Building Owner. 1.1.2.3 Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding, only written addenda are binding. 1.1.3 Insurance Requirements and Bid Security 1.1. 3 .1 Insurance requirements-The Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance that will protect him from claims that may arise out of or result from his activities under this Contract, whether those activities are performed by himself or by any Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. 1.1.3.2 Required Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage -28 TAC 110.110(c)(7), adopted to implement Texas Labor Code 406.096. 1.1.3.3 Additional insurance and/or bid security as requested in writing from the Anytown Independent School District (District) prior to submission of bid 1 of56 ' : ·· · Edward B. Barganier ~ ~ C::--~ DSHSConsultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Technical Project Specifications for Localiz ed Asbestos Abatement Notes: (A) The Contractor shall use the following language for Bid specifications and contracts for building or construction, without any additional works or changes, except those required to accommodate the specific document in which they are contained or to impose stricter standards of documentation . (B) A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83 , or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project is required for the duration of the project. (C) Duration of the project includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the Contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the facility owner or his representative. (D) Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in Texas Labor Code 406.096) include all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the Contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the Contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes , without limitation, independent Contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers , owner-operators , employees or any such entity, or employees or any entity tlfa t furni shes . persons to provide services on the project. (E) Services include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor , transportation, or other service related to a project. Services do not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. (F) The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the District prior to being awarded the contract. (G) If the coverage period shown on the Contractor 's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the Contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. (H) The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the District: 1. A certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the District will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and 2 . No later than seven. days after receipt by the Contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate ends during the duration of the project. (I) The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. (J) The Contractor shall notify the District in writing by c.ertified mail or personal delivery , within ten days after th e Contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. (K) The Contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the tex t, form, and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers ' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. 2 of56 ' : ---Edward B. Barganier '~ ~ .. ~DSHSC ons ultant lic. 10-55 19 Exp. Date: 11109/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 (L) The Contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to : 1. Provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code 401,011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project for the duration of the project; · 2. Provide to the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project for the duration of the project; 3. Provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. 4. Obtain from each person with whom it contracts, and provide to the Contractor: a. A certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and b. A new certificate of coverage showing extension · of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; 5. Retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; 6 . Notify the District in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and 7. Contractually require each person with whom it contracts to perform as required by items 1-6, with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. (M) By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificat€ of coverage, the Contractor is representing to the District ~hat all employees of the Contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carriers or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the Contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions. (N) The Contractors' failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of the contract by the Contractor that entitles the District to declare the contract void if the Contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the District. (0) The coverage requirement recited above does not apply to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate officers who are excluded from coverage in an insurance policy or certificate of authority to self-insure that is delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on of after January 1, 1996. 38TAC 110.llO(I) 1.1.3.3 The Contractor shall submit a certificate of Asbestos Abatement general liability insurance for personal injury, occupational · disease and sickness ' or death, premises-operations, products /completed operations hazard, contractual insurance, independent contractors and broad form property damage. Insurance shall include "Occurrence" claim provisions. Minimum acceptable 3 of 56 -:" Edward B .. Bargan ier ~~~ c -·-·--~ DSHS Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School Di strict ABCD Elementary School . Technical Project Specifications for Lo calized Asbestos Abatement November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 coverage is : $1 ,000 ,000 Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property damage or $500 ,000 Bodily Injury and $250,000 Property Damage (each occurrence). The Consultant is to be named as additional insured. Note: In addition to the above general liability insurance the Contractor will be required to furnish the following additional insurance. 1.1 .3.4 (A) Installation Floater (not applicable). The Contractor shall, during the progress of the work, maintain insurance equal to the full amount of the cost of the project plus three percent for additional costs . Policy shall be inland marine form, subject to the approval of the Owner. The insurance shall cover all work incorporated in the building project and all materials for the same, in or about the premises. Money received under any such insurance shall be paid in the same manner as monthly progress payments in relation to the cost incurred in the rebuilding or reparation of the work destroyed or damaged. Floaters Installation Insurance shall be subject to a deductible of $1,000 .00 for all losses occasioned by perils insured. All other losses will be at the risk of the Contractor( s). (B) Owner's Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall obtain, at his expense, an Owner's Protection Liability Insurance Policy, naming the Owner, its employees and the Consultant as insured, with the following limits: Each Occurrence Aggregate $500,000.00 $1,000,000 .00 (C) Certificates of Insurance for the above coverage shall be filed with the Owner before work begins. 1.1.3.5 Pollution Liability Insurance: The asbestos abatement Contractor shall provide the Owner an insurance certificate for Pollution Liability Insurance in the amount of $1 . million dollars for the asbestos waste transportation company. Should the abatement Contractor transport their own · waste, they must provide this insurance. 1.1.3.6 The Contractor shall provide vehicle liability and property damage insurance for the duration of the project for all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with the following limits . Bodily Injury $100,000.00 (each person) Bodily Injury $500,000.00 (each occurrence) Property Damage $100 ,000.00 (each occurrence) 1.1.3 .7 Should the person submitting a Bid to whom the contract is awarded fail or be unable to execute the contract for any reason within (30) days after notification of award, then an amount equal to the difference between the acceptable Bid price and that of the next highest person submitting a Bid shall be paid to the Building Owner as liquidated damages. 1.1.3 .8 If required by th e owner, the Contractor will furnish a payment bond and performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price. This bond must be written by a Surety Company listed by the United States Department of the Treasury (Federal Register Circular 570) as an acceptable surety on Federal Bonds and shall hold a B+ or better rating by A.M . Best Company, Oldwick, N .J . The right to accept a Bid from a company with an acceptable bond that is not treasury listed shall be reserved by the O wn er. 1.1.3.9 As a prerequisite to signing the contract, the Contractor shall have furnished Performance and Payment Bonds if required and Certificates oflnsurance. ****END OF SECTION**** 4 of5 6 <;;;; . ---..:"-.. · Edward 8. Barganier C:: ·--~~Consulta nt lic. 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.2 Licenses and Qualifications November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.2.1 Contractor must be licensed as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for the purpose of removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition, and maintenance of structures or components covered by or composed of asbestos-containing material (ACM). In accordance with TDSHS regulations (295 .31(e) each person on the job site must have the identification card issued by the TDSHS, proof of required training, current physical, and current respirator fit-test prior to work. · 1.2.1.1 Contractor shall demonstrate prior experience on asbestos abatement projects of similar nature and scope through the submission of letters of reference from the Building Owner's including the name, address and telephone number of contact person (someone specifically familiar with the Contractor's work) for at least three (5) previous users of service. Include descriptions of projects, locations , and records of all air monitoring data that were generated during the project. 1.2.1.2 In addition, Contractor shall furnish a copy of work procedure ( e.g. containment, decon-unit, respirator, emergency plan, etc.). 1.2.1.3 Contractor shall submit a notarized statement, signed by an officer of the company, containing the following information. 1.2.1.4 A record of any citations issued by Federal, State or Local regulatory agencies relating to asbestos abatement activity . Include projects , dates and resolutions . 1.2.1.5 A list of penalties incurred through non-compliance with asbestos abatement project specifications including liquidated damages, over-runs in scheduled time limitations and resolutions. 1.2 .1.6 Situations in which an asbestos related contract has terminated including projects, dates and reasons for termination. 1.2.1. 7 A listing of any legal proceedings /claims in which the Contractor ( or employees scheduled to participate in this project) have participated or are currently involved. Include descriptions of role, issue and resolution to date. 1.2 .1.8 A certified statement listing all owners of said company. ****END OF SECTION**** 5 of56 ~ ~~· ~-Edward B. Bargani er c__ ·-~~S Consulta.nt Lie. 10-551 9 Exp . Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.3 Definitions No vember 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Abatement -Procedures to control fiber release from ACM to include removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair, demolition, and renovation activities . Adequately wet -Sufficiently mixed or penetrated with liquid clean through with no dry material to prevent the release of particulates . If visible emissions are observed corning from ACM, then that material has not been adequately wetted . However , the absence of visible emissions is not sufficient evidence of being adequately wet. AHERA -Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986, Public Law 99-519. The act amends the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act , 15 United States Codes , §2641 , et seq., by requiring an inspection of all school buildings (Grades K-12), all school administrations to develop plans for controlling asbestos in or removing asbestos from school buildings , and providing penalties for non-compliance. Airlock -A system for permitting entry and egress with minimum air movement between a contaminated area and an uncontaminated area, typically consisting of two curtained doorways separated by a distance of at least three (3) feet such that one passes through a doorway into the airlock, allowing the doorway sheeting to overlap and close off the opening before proceeding through the second doorway thereby preventing flow- through contamination. Air Monitoring -The process of measuring fiber content of a . known volume of air collected on a filter during a specific time period. Air Monitoring Technician -A TDSHS-licensed individual contracted or employed by the Building Owner or Consultant to supervise and/or conduct air monitoring. This individual shall not be affiliated with the Contractor performing the abatement work. Amended Water-Water to which a surfactant has been added to enhance its absorption ability . Asbestos -The general name given to a number of naturally occurring hydrated mineral silicates each of which possesses a specific crystalline structure, is incombustible in air, and is separable into fibers. Asbestos includes the asbestiform varieties of Chrysotile (serpentine), Crocidolite (riebeckite), Amosite ( cumrningtonite-grunerite ), Anthophyllite, and Actinolite . Asbestos Abatement -The removal, the encapsulation or the enclosure of asbestos for the purpose of, that has the effect of, reducing or eliminating airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers or amounts of ACM . Asbestos Abatement Contractor -A person who undertakes to perform asbestos removal, enclosure, or encapsulation for others under contract or other agreement, or who bids to undertake asbestos activities. Asbestos Abatement Supervisor -An individual who is in the direct and responsible charge of the personnel, practices , and procedures of an a sbestos abatement operation or project. Asbestos Consulting Activities -Consulting activities in public buildings include: the designing of asbestos abatement project s; the survey for asbestos-containing building materials; the evaluation and selection of appropriate asbestos abatement methods and project layout; the preparation of plans, specifications and contract documents ; th e review of environmental controls and abatement procedures for personal protection that are to be employed every day of the asbestos abatement activity, from the start through the completion dates of the project; the design of air monitoring of the project; any survey, management planning, air monitoring , or project management performed by or for the consultant or consulting agency. Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) -May be defined, as by the EPA, as any fri a ble material or product containing greater than one percent asbestos or, by convention, as any material or product which contains > 1 % asbestos . 6 of56 ""-.. : ·:..__. · Ed ward B. Barganier '~ C --~DSH S Consultant l ic. 10-551 9 Exp. Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School Di strict ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Asbestos-Containing Building Material (ACBM) -Surfacing ACBM , thermal system insulation ACBM , or miscellaneous ACBM that is found in or on interior structural members or other parts of a public or commercial building. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material -Includes mill tailings or any waste that contains commercial asbestos and is generated by a source subject to the provisions of 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M. This term includes filters from control devices , friable asbestos waste material, and bags or other similar packaging contaminated with asbestos . As applied to demolition and renovation operations , this term also includes regulated asbestos-containing building materials, and materials contaminated with asbestos including disposable equipment and clothing. · . Asbestos Debris -Pieces of material that can reasonably be identified by color, textur e or composition as being traceable to a known asbestos-containing application. May mean dust , if the dust is determined by analysis to be ACM. · Asbestos Exposure -Airborne asbestos fiber concentrations resulting from disturbance or deterioration of asbestos or ACM . Asbestos Project Design -Asbestos abatement project design includes the inspection of public buildings for ACM , the evaluation and selection of appropriate asbestos abatement methods, project layout , the preparation of plans, specifications and contract documents ; and the review of environmental controls , abatement procedures and personal protection equipment employed during the project Asbestos-Related Activity -The disturbance (whether intentional or unintentional), removal, encapsulation, or enclosure of asbestos , including preparations or final clearance, the performance of asbestos surveys, the development of management plans and response actions, asbestos project design, the collection or analysis of asbestos samples , monitoring for airborne asbestos, preparation of plans and specifications, or any other activity required to be licensed under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (25 TAC 295.31-.73, known as T AHPR). · Asbestos Removal -Any action that dislodges , strips, or otherwise takes away ACM . Asbestos Reporting Unit (ARU) -An asbestos reporting unit is 160 square feet or 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet of ACBM in public buildings or Regulated ACM (RACM) in facilities , as defined under NESHAP. Asbestos Survey -An inspection of a building or facility to determine the location, quantity, and condition of ACM therein by taking samples for analysis or by visual inspection. · ASTM-American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street , Philadelphia, PA 19103 . Authorized Visitor -The Building Owner (and any designated representatives) and any representat ive of a regulatory or other agency having jurisdiction over the project Building owner -The owner of record of any public building. A building owner may hire a contractor or other agent such as an architect, engineer, or property manager who may assume certain tasks as outlined in §295 .34(b)(5)-(6) of this title (relating to Asbestos Management in Facilities and Public Buildings). (See also the definition of facility owner.) Chain-Of-Custody -Formal procedures for tracking samples and ensuring their integrity. Clean Room -The uncontaminated area of the decontamination system where workers don their protective suites prior to work, and provisions for ·personal clothing storage have been made. Commercial Asbestos -Any material containing asbestos that is extracted from ore and has value because of its asbestos content (NESHAP definition, 1990). 7 of56 <+y __ _ Edward B. Barganier < ~ C_-~-===· ~ DSHS Con sultant Lie. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11/09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specification s for Lo ca lized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Commercial Building -The interior of any industrial or federal government owned building. Interior space includes exterior hallways connecting buildings, porticos , and mechanical systems· used to condition interior space . Competent Person -The individual designated as the competent person as required by the United States Occupational and Health Administration regulations in 29 CFR, §1926 .58 . Containment -A portion of the regulated area that has been sealed and placed under negative air pressure with high efficiency particulate air-filter (HEPA) filtered negative air machines . . Contractor -The individual and/or business with which the Building Owner contracts for the abatement of ACM. Curtained Doorway -A de vice to allow ingress and egress from one room or chamber to another while permitting minimal air movement between the rooms, typically constructed by placing two overlapping sheets of plastic over an existing or temporarily framed doorway, securing each along the top of the doorway, securing the vertical edge of one sheet along one vertical side of the doorway and securing the vertical edge of the other sheet along the opposite vertical side of the doorway. Other effective designs are permissible if approved in advance by the Consultant. Decontamination Enclosure System -A series of connected rooms or chambers, separated from the work area and from each other by air locks , for the decontamination of workers and equipment. The system shall be in accordance with T AHPR 295.60 ( e). Demolition -The wrecking or removal of any load-supporting structural member of a public building or facility or the intentional burning of any public building of facility . · Designated Person -The individual designated under AHERA. to oversee all asbestos activities to include compliance with all laws, regulations, and rules. Disturbance -Activities that 'disrupt the matrix of ACM, render ACM friable, or generate visible debris from ACM. . Encapsulation -Treatment of ACM with a material that surrounds or embeds asbestos fibers in an adhesive or cementitious matrix to inhibit the release of fibers. The encapsulant creates a membrane over the surface of the material (bridging encapsulant) or penetrates the material or binds its components together (penetrating encapsulant ). Enclosure -An airtight , impermeable, permanent barrier around ACM to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air. EPA -United States Environmental Protection Agency. Equipment Decontamination Enclosure System -That portion of a decontamination enclosure · system designed for controlled transfer of material and equipment into or out of the work area , typically consisting of a wa shroom and holding area. Equipment Room -A contaminated area or room that is part of the worker decontamination enclosure system with provisions for storage of contaminated clothing and equipment. Facility -Any institutional , commercial , public, industrial or residential structure installation or building (including any structure, installation, or building containing condominiums or individual dwelling units operated as a residential cooperative, but excluding residential buildings having four or fewer dwelling units); any ship; and any active or inactive disposal site. Any structure, installation or building that was previously subject to 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M is not excluded, regardless of its current use or function . Facility owner -The owner of record of any facility or any person who exercises control over a facility to the extent that said person contracts for or permits renovation to or demolition of said facility. (See also the definition of building owner.) ~~ : 0 ·-Edward B. Barganier C ··-.. ~ DSH S Co nsultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11 109112 8 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Fair -As used to describe material condition, damage is more prevalent or severe than on materials rated as .good. Fiber release episode -Any uncontrolled or unintentional disturbance of ACM resulting in airborne asbestos fiber emission. Fixed Object -A piece of equipment or furniture in the work area which cannot be removed from the work area. Friability -The physical characteristic of any solid that describes its ability to be broken down to a powder or dust. A highly friable material is one that can be easily crumbled by hand pressure. A moderately friable material is one that can be crumbled with some difficulty by hand pressure or by mechanical means. A low friability material is one that may require mechanical means to crumble. While the condition of a material does not constitute a measure of its friability, weathering and deterioration can increase the friability of a material. Glovebag -A plastic enclosure with built-in gloves which is placed with an airtight seal · around asbestos-containing pipe lagging or -other materials such that they miy be removed or repaired without generating airborne fibers. Glovebag Technique -A method with limited applications for removing small amounts of friable ACM from HV AC ducts, short piping run, valves, joints, elbows, and other non-planar surfaces in a non-contained (plasticized) work area. The glove bag assembly is a manufactured or fabricated device consisting of a glove bag . (typically constructed of 6-mil transparent polyethylene or polyvinylchloride plastic) two inward projecting long sleeves, an internal tool pouch, and an attached; labeled receptacle for asbestos waste. The glove bag is constructed and installed in such a manner that it surrounds the object or material to be removed and contains all asbestos fibers released during the process. _ OSHA's defmition of a glove bag is that it may be no larger than 60" x 60", may be used only one time, may Iiot be slid along the pipe and may not be joined to form a contim~ous line of glove bags. All . workers who are permitted to use the glove bag technique must be highly trained, experienced and skilled in this method. This definition will be strictly applied to on all projects. Good -As used in the context of material condition, integrity of the material is generally complete, with possible small areas of delarnination or indications of limited contact or water damage. The mechanism to retain the insulation in its original position ( e.g . cloth wrapping over pipe insulation) is still present. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (RV AC) system -The system of pipes, ducts, and equipment, (air conditioners , chillers, heaters, boilers, pumps, fans) used to heat, cool and filter air and move it through a building. The HV AC system is one of several mechanical systems found in most buildings. High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter -A filtering system capable of trapping and retaining at least 99. 97 percent of an particles O. 3 micrometers · in diameter or larger. Homogeneous Application -An application of surfacing material, thermal system insulation material, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color, texture, and vintage of application. Independent Third-Party Air Monitor -A person retained to collect area air samples to be analyzed by and for the owner of the building or facility being abated. The person must not be employed by the Abatement Contractor to analyze any area samples collected during the abatement projects being monitored or the clearance samples Inspection -An activity undertaken in a school building, public building, or commercial building to determine the quantity, presence or location, or to assess the condition of, friable or non-friable asbestos - containing building material or suspected asbestos -containing building material, whether by visual or physical examination, or by collecting samples of such material. This term includes re-inspections of friable and non-friable known -or assumed asbestos-containing building material which has been previously identified. The term does not include the following : 9 of56 ' ---< ·· -Edward B. Barganier C ~ 2::----~ DSHS Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 (A) periodic surveillance of the type described in 40 CFR §763.92(b) solely for the purpose of recording or reporting a change in the condition of known or assumed asbestos-containing building material ; (B) inspections performed by employees or agents of federal , state, or local government solely for the purpose of determining compliance with applicable statutes or regulations; or (C) visual inspections of the type described in 40 CFR §763.90(i) solely for the purpose of determining completion of response actions. Installation -A building or structure, or group of buildings or structures , at a single demolition or renovation site controlled by the same owner or operator (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant definition, 1990). Layer -Any constituent of an asbestos bulk sample that exhibits different physical properties such a s color or composition and can be readily separated from the rest of the sample with an instrument such as a modeler's knife. Licensee -A person who meets all qualifications and has been issued a license or registration by the TDSHS . Lock-Down -Application of a sealing material to ensure that any residual microscopic fibers remaining following asbestos removal are prevented from becoming airborne. Major Fiber Release Episode -Any uncontrolled or unintentional disturbance of ACBM, resulting in a visible emission, which involves the falling or dislodging of more than 3 square or linear feet of friable ACBM Mechanical System -A building component system: can in~lude the plumbing system, elevator system, and others. (See HV AC). Negative J.>ressure Ventilation System -An exhaust system equipped with HEP A filtration capable of maintaining a constant low velocity air flow into contaminated areas from adjacent uncontaminated areas. NESHAPS -The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR Part 61). NIOSH -United States National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Optical Microscope -A microscope that uses the transmission of light through lenses to magnify a specimen for examination. Capable of resolution of fibers or other materials down to approximately 0.25 micrometers in diameter. OSHA -United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Owner or operator of a demolition or renovation activity -Any person who owns , leases , operates , controls , or supervises a commercial building or facility being demolished or renovated or any person who owns , leases, operates , controls, or supervises the demolition or renovation operation or both . Phase-Contrast Microscopy (PCM) -An optical microscopic technique used for counting fibers in air samples. PCM does not distinguish between asbestos and non-asbestos fiber types . The PCM method currently recognized is referred to as NIOSH 7400 . Physical Assessment -Evaluating ACM to determine its current condition and potential for future disturbance. Plenum -A space in a building, other than a duct or shaft, designed to transport air. Plenums are commonly the space between a suspended ceiling and the deck above. Poor -As used in th e context of material condition, material is obviously damaged with evid ence of delamination or inadequate adhesion of the material to its substrate. 10 of56 "--:·"--. _ · Edward B. Barganier ~ ~ ~ ·-~ DS HSConsultan !Lic. 10-55 19 Exp. Da te : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Presumed ACM (PACM) -Presumed ACM means thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed no later than 1980, or any suspect ACM which has not been sampled but is instead designated as P ACM by an Asbestos Inspector. The designation of a material as "P ACM" may be rebutted pursuant to paragraph (k:)(5) of 29 CRF 1926.1101. Public Building -The interior space of a building used or to be used for purposes that provide for public access or occupancy, including schools, hospitals, prisons, and similar buildings. The term includes any building during a period of vacancy, including the period during preparations prior to actual demolition. The term does not include: (A) an industrial facility to which access is limited principally to employees of the facility because of processes or functions that are hazardous to human safety or health; (B) a federal building or installation (civilian or military); (C) a private residence; (D) an apartment building with no more than four dwelling units; (E) a manufacturing facility or building that is limited to workers and invited guests under controlled conditions ; (F) a building, facility, or any portion of which , prior to demolition, has been determined to be structurally unsound and in danger of imminent collapse by a professional engineer, registered architect, or a city, county, or state government official ; or · (G) the portion of a building which has become structurally unsound due to demolition. Quality Assurance (QA) -A process designed to provide confidence that the quality control program is being applied effectively. The process includes an auditing procedure designed to evaluate all known policies and procedures that affect the quality of results. Quality Control (QC) -A program comprised of the operational procedures to ensure that data are of known and acceptable precision and accuracy. · Renovation -Additions to pr alterations of a building by removal, repairing, and rebuilding. Response action -Any a method, including removal, encapsulation, closure, repair, operations and maintenance, that protects human health and the environment from friable ACBM. Responsible Person -The individual that is designated by the licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Contractor, Asbestos laboratory, Asbestos Consultant Agency, or Asbestos Management Planner Agency, as responsible for their operations and compliance with T AHPR. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -Magnification 450 x -15,000x . Analytical technique used for air and bulk sample analysis. May use Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) to positively identify chemical elements present in the sample. Method involves counting fibers ( discriminating between fibers less than and greater than 5.0 microns length) in a known surface area of a filter or bulk material. Shower Room -A room between the clean room and the equipment room in the worker decontamination enclosure with hot and cold or warm running water controllable at the tap and suitably arranged for complete showering during decontamination. Specifications -A written set of standards, procedures, and materials for the abatement of asbestos . Includes contract documents detailing the Scope of Work of the project and defining Contractor, Building Owner and Consultant responsibilities . Surfactant -A chemical wetting agent added to water to improve penetration. TDSHS -Texas Department of State Health Services 11 of 56 ~~---. ~: Edward B. Barganier c_ __ -==-~ DSHS Consultant Li e. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement Transite - A trade name for asbestos cement wallboard or pipe. November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) -Analytical method for air and bulk sample analysis. Uses high magnification (typically 15 ,000 x) to identify asbestos fibers. May utilize Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and/or Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) to confirm asbestos and to identify the type of asbestos present. Required for AHERA Response Action final clearance air samples. Provides the most definitive analysis of asbestos currently available. Visible Emissions -Any particulate emissions that are visible without the aid of instruments. Wet Cleaning -The process of eliminating asbestos contamination from facility surfaces using cloths, mops, and other cleaning utensils, which have been dampened with amended water. Once used, these materials must be either decontaminated or disposed of as asbestos-contaminated waste. ****END OF SECTION**** 12 of 56 <;.. ~~-~ Edward B. Barganier c_ ·~~Consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.4 Scope of Work 1.4.1 This specification covers the abatement of asbestos hazards from building structures and components listed in Section 1.4.2. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to show all of the work necessary to complete the project. 1.4.1 .1 Project schedule is as follows: Advertisement Dates Pre-Proposal Walk Through Bid Opening Pre-Construction Meeting Project Notification Date Bond And/Or Insurance Submittal Project Start Date Project Completion Date 151 Advertisement 12/12/10 2°d Advertisement 12/19/10 12/22/10 01/13 /11 To be Determined To be Determined To be Determined To be Determined To be Determined 1.4.2 Asbestos Abatement (description of project) Base Bid: Abatement of the following ACM at the subject facility as per the Section 1.5 "Description of Work": Base Bid ACM to Remove Material Description Friability Condition Asbestos Approximate Approximate Content Location Quantity Exterior Window Friable Damaged 2-3% Chrysotile Exterior Windows 135 Window Caulk/Glaze Throughout Facility Locations Exterior Door Non-Good 5% Chrysotile Exterior Windows 8 Door Caulk/Sealant Friable Throughout Facility Locations Spray Applied Ceiling Friable Good 5% Chrysotile Auditorium and Lobby 2,500 ft2 Texture (old texture) 12 "x 12" Vinyl Floor Non-Damaged I 0% Chrysotile Portable Building 515 715 ft 2 Tile and Associated Friable (tile and mastic) Mastic (tan w/ streaks) Mastic Associated with Non-Good 10% Chrysotile Portable Building 515 5 ft:2 12"x 12" Vinyl Floor Friable Tile (white w/ streaks) *Identified as PACM in the AIIBRA Three-Year Reinspection report dated April 11 , 2008. It is the intent of the project to remove ACM that would otherwise be impacted by the planned renovation. It is understood that there are other ACM at the subject facility which are not included in the specified removal scope of work. Contractor is advised to refer to the existing survey documentation prior to disturbing any building material at the subject facility. 13of56 · ,._ · Ed wa rd 8. Barganier ~ ~ "?:---<~ DSHS Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.4.2.1 All work must be performed following all current applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations. Where a conflict exists between these specifications and/or regulations, the more stringent shall apply. The Contractor and all Contractor employees are to be licensed as applicable by TDSHS. 1.4 .2.2 All quantities are approximate and must be verified by the Contractor during the walk through. 1.4.2 .2.1 Any discrepancy between specified location and quantity of ACM, and CONTRACTOR field estimates must be verified in writing by ENERCON before the Contractor may submit a pay request for work performed .. No change orders will be approved unless additional work is approved, in writing, by the Consultant and the Owner prior to the work being performed. 1.4 .2.3 Contractor is responsible for the performance of air monitoring and/or providing a Negative Exposure Assessment (NEA) to indicate that this respiratory protection will be adequate to meet all OSHA regulations for the type of work being performed. No downgrade of specified respiratory protection type will be permitted. Contractor is responsible for all site safety and for compliance with applicable OSHA regulations as it relates to the Contractor and the Contractor's employees and staff. Consultant's representative will not perform OSHA compliance air monitoring on behalf of the Contractor without a separate signed agreement to that effect. A copy of this agreement must be maintained at the site if such an agreement exists . 1.4.2.4 Pre-abatement baseline air sampling of the designated work area and the adjoining area is to be · accomplished by the Project Manager/Air Monitor Technician. 1.4 .2.5 The air monitoring scheme for this project shall be a minimum of the following: • Base Line Samples -There shall be a minimum of 3 samples taken of each work area prior to the disturbance of ACM. There is to be a miniinum 1,250 liters taken at less than (16) liters per minute for each sample, these samples are to be archived for 60 days. • Ambient Samples -The following areas are the minimum requirements for ambient air samples, or work samples . Adjacent area, one (1) per area; negative pressure machines, at least one (1) in the negative air exhaust (if there is more than one machine, rotate the samples each time a new cassette or sample is started at each machine), a minimum of one (1) per 10,000 square feet of containment or regulated work area, one (1) at the bag-out area, one (1) at the decon exit. These samples are to be analyzed at the end of each shift . • Aggressive Clearance Samples -If the samples are to be analyzed by PCM there is to be a minimum of three (3) samples taken inside containment; one (1) field blank and one (1) box blank taken at approximately 1,250 liters _per sample. If the samples are to be analyzed by TEM there are to be a minimum of five (5) samples taken inside, five (5) samples taken outside, one (1) box blank one and two (2) field blanks. • The Project Manager/ Air Monitor Technician must remain on site while air samples are running unless access to the samplers can be controlled. • All daily samples are to be taken using 25 mm cassettes with 0.8 HCE filter. These samples are to be analyzed according to the NIOSH 7400 protocol, counting rule A using a Phase Contrast Microscope. • Each day there are to be a minimum of two (2) field blanks or 10% of the total samples taken and analyzed . • Daily samples are to be analyzed at the end of each shift. Should the results of any outside samples be above the clearance level of 0 .010 flee , work is to be suspended, and the Consultant notified .. All corrective action is to be documented. Should it be discovered that 14of56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 there has been a breach in the containment and/or critical barriers, the area where the breach occurred is to be completely cleaned using a HEPA vacuum and/or wet wipe. These are the minimum air monitoring requirements. Should, during the course of the project, the Project Manager/Air Monitor Technician see the need for additional sampling they are to proceed and notify the Consultant for approval. 1.4.2.6 The Contractor is responsible for all scaffolding used on the project and for the training required by OSHA of all employees including the Project Manager/ Air Monitor Technician on the project. This includes all rolling towers, platform scaffolding and all other ladders or scaffolding used on this project. All scaffolding must meet OSHA's minimum requirements and must be designed by an engineer. The approval of the engineer for all scaffolding must be given to the Consultant in writing. The consultant accepts no responsibility for the erection of any scaffolding, for the load limits of any scaffolding or for other safety issues involving any scaffolding or ladders used except those responsibilities to the Consultant's employees. 1.4 ,2. 7 No pre-abatement work is to start until the Project Manager or consultant has approved all submittals requir.ed in these specifications. All submittals must be provided to the consultant or the Project Manager/Air Monitor Technician no later than the pre-start meeting. 1.4.3 Pre-Abatement 1.4.3.1 The representative for the facility must be notified as to the work schedule and warning signs as required in Section 3 .1.1 .1 of these specifications are to be posted. 1.4.3.2 Contractor is responsible for the securing of the work area as specified in Section 1.8. The perimeter of the regulated work area must have barricades installed. 1.4.3.3 Pre-clean the work area using HEPA vacuum and/or wet wipe methods . 1.4.3.4 Remove any furniture, fixtures and equipment from the work area and store as directed by the Owner. After all work is complete, all removed items are to be replaced in their original locations. 1.4.3.5 Install critical barriers and seal all electrical outlets, vents, lights, other openings and objects that . cannot be removed from the work area. 1.4 .3.6 Set up containment as required in Section 3.1.1. 1.4.3.7 Set up worker decontamination enclosure system as required in Section 3.1.2. 1.4.3.8 Establish and mark emergency exits as required in Section 3.1.3.5. ~ 1.4.3.9 Install pressure differential ventilation equipment to provide an air change in the work area every 15 minutes. This ventilation system is to remain in operation until final air clearance is received. 1.4.3 .10 A strip recorder will be used to measure the negative air pressure within containment and a complete copy of this is to be provided to the Consultant each day. A negative pressure of 0.02 inches H20 or greater is to be maintained at all times. 1.4.4 Abatement Activities 1.4.4 . l All HV AC and any other ventilation must be shut down and discpnnected and locked-out and tagged-out when possible. 1.4.4.2 All electrical with in the containment area must be shut off and locked out and tagged out when feasible. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make sure that there is no electrical power that is not on a ground fault breaker with in the containment area . Contractor is advised that some of the existing communication and electrical power in the Work Areas may not be disconnected. The Contractor is responsible for isolating and protecting all electrical items in the Work Area to protect workers. As a precaution, the Contractor shall treat all electrical components as energized. 15 of56 ~ -: -:._ . -Edward B. Barganier '~ C: -. --~ DSHS Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.4.4.3 Fire sprinkler devices shall not be disconnected nor in any other way have their normal operations altered with out the written permission of both the Owner and the local Fire Marshal. 1.4.4.4 Removal of ACM (ACM) must be pre-wet with amended water. 1.4.4.5 Contaminated material is to be bagged in small sections as it is removed. No build up of debris is to occur on the floor . Bags must be washed and placed in a second bag when bagging out. 1.4.4.6 Work time shall be 7 :00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, unless prior arrangements are made with the Owner and the Consultant. The Contractor shall work a minimum of an eight hour work shifts . A shift must not exceed 8 hours unless previous arrangement has been made and approved by the Consultant's Representative. 1.4.4. 7 Contractor is to furnish the Project Manager with a work schedule showing the start time and stop time each day and projected completion date. 1.4.4.8 The Contractor will be back-charged by the Owner for the Project Manager's time and expenses plus 10% when the Contractor fails to work within these scheduled work hours due to late arrivals or no-shows. 1.4.4.9 (A) The Contractor will be back-charged by the Owner for the Project Manager's time and expenses plus 10% for failure to have on-site his competent person, as required by OSHA and T AHPR, or failure to have adequate personnel or equipment. (B) Charges for the Project Manager will be charged back to the Contractor by the Owner should the project not be completed on the date specified in the contract. NOTE: It is not the intent of the Owner to penalize the Contractor for unavoidable acts of God, but to confirm the intentions ofthe Owner's contract with the Contractor. It is the intent to ensure the Contractor ~ill maintain an adequate work force, equipment and materials to complete this project in a timely and adequate manner as called for by the Contract and these specifications. Failure to rrieet the dates may be cause for implementation of the Liquidated Damage Clause of the contract. 1.4.4.10 Final inspection according to specifications. See Section 3.7.8. 1.4.4.11 The Project Manager/ Air Monitoring Technician (PM/ AMT) will take final air samples. In the case of AHERA Response Action abatement, samples shall be analyzed by TEM. In the case of abatement that is not categorized as an AHERA Response Action, samples shall be analyzed by PCM. Contractor shall re-clean and continue to clean at Contractor's expense, areas that do not comply with the specified final clearance level. Contractor shall bear cost of all follow-up tests necessitated by the failure of the air tests to meet the specified final clearance level. Contractor will be charged for cost of required follow-up testing. 1.4.4.12 Disposal and transportation as per Section 3.10 of this design specification. 1.4.4.13 Complete documentation as per EPA requirements . 1.4.4.14 The required minimum work force for this project is to be a sufficient number of licensed asbestos supervisors and workers to complete this project as scheduled. The Supervisor must be present at all times and must go into the containment at least 25% of the time. All Contractor employees on this project must have a current state asbestos license when applicable in hand as well as current certification and physical. No pending application for workers or supervisors will be acceptable. All workers must have current certification as required by AHERA, and a current State'license. ****END OF SECTION**** 16of56 -.,_ __ :--._ · Edward B. Barganier ~ ~ ~ ·-~~Consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Da te: 11/09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.5 Description of Work November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.5.1 The work specified herein shall be the removal and disposal of ACM by competent persons; trained, knowledgeable and qualified in the techniques of abatement, handling and disposal of asbestos- containing and asbestos-contaminated materials and the subsequent cleaning of contaminated areas, who comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and are capable of, and willing to perform the work of this Contract. Asbestos abatement is to be performed for the Anytown Independent School District, 2008 Dallas ISD Bond Program, ABCD Elementary School, located at Main Drive in Dallas, Texas. The subject facility is scheduled for renovation that would disturb the specified asbestos-containing window glaze and caulk, exterior door caulk/sealant, spray-applied ceiling texture, and floor tile with associated mastic. The specified ACM must be removed before this renovation takes place as per State and Federal regulation. Contractor is advised that the intent of the project is to remove those ACM that would otherwise be impacted by scheduled renovations. It is understood that other ACM remain at the subject facility which are not included in this abatement scope of work. Prior to disturbing any building material at the subject facility, Contractor shall first consult existing survey information and confirm the presence or absence of asbestos. The work will consist of the following: BASE BID: A. The Contractor is to remove approximately · 135 windows with asbestos-containing window caulking and glaze. Prior to removal, critical barriers will be placed on the entire interior of the window opening, and barrier tape will be erected around the outside of the building at each window removal location. Barrier tape will extend a minimum of twenty feet in each direction from the window removal location. A 6-mil plastic drop cloth will be placed below each window removal locat.ion. Drop cl.0th shall extend a minimum of 10 feet ·in each direction from the __ window . opening._ All .. expos.ed~window-glazing -wilL then--be -coveredwith--duct tape to prevent delamination during window removal. Exposed sealant between the window frame and the structure shall then be wet with amended water and removed by use of hand tools. Contractor shall then remove window from the structure and clean all residue from the structure. After removal, each window shall be placed in two six-(6) millimeter poly asbestos bags, or wrapped in two layers of six-(6) millimeter polyethylene sheeting then properly labeled prior to transferal to the covered disposal trailer. The drop cloth shall then be HEP A vacuumed and wet wiped before re-use at the next window removal location. B. The Contractor is to remove approximately 8 exterior/perimeter doors and associated door frames with asbestos-containing exterior sealant/caulking. Prior to removal, critical barriers will be placed on the entire interior of the door opening, and barrier tape will be erected · around the outside of the building at each door removal location. Barrier tape will extend a minimum of twenty feet in each direction from the door removal location. A 6-mil plastic drop cloth will be placed below each door removal location. Drop cloth shall extend a minimum of 10 feet in each direction from the door opening. Exposed sealant/caulk between the door frame and the structure shall then be wet with amended water and removed by use of hand tools. Contractor shall then remove door and frame from the structure and clean any residue from the structure. After removal, each door frame shall be wrapped in two layers of six-(6) millimeter polyethylene sheeting then properly labeled prior to transferal to the covered disposal trailer. The drop cloth shall then be HEP A vacuumed and wet wiped before re-use at the next door removal location. C. The Contractor is to remove approximately 2,500 square feet of asbestos-containing spray- applied ceiling texture from the Lobby and Auditorium areas under full negative air pressure containment protocol utilizing wet methods and a wet decontamination facility. After 17 of 56 -:-· Edward B. Barganier ~= :-·-~~Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09 /1:lo Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specification s for Localized Asbestos Abatement Novemb er 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 installation of critical barriers , the Contractor is to install a floor consisting of two layers of s ix- (6) mil polyethylene sheeting running up the walls to a minimum height of 18 inches . After the first layer of the floor has been constructed, the walls are to b e covered with the fir st of two layers of four-(4) mil polyethylene sheeting. The first wall layer shall be affixed no more than three inches b e low the top of the wall over lapping the installed floor by a minimum of 18 inches. The second floor and wall shall then be installed using the same protocol with the second wall layer affixed immediately below the ceiling and overlapping the second floor by a minimum of 18 inches . D. The Contractor is to remove approximately 720 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile and/ or asbestos-containing mastic from Portable building 515 under full negative air pressure containment protocol utilizing wet methods and a wet decontamination facility. After installation of critical barriers , the walls are to be covered with of two layers of four-(4) mil polyethylene sheeting. The second wall layer shall overlap the seams of the first layer by a minimum of 18 inches. a. At Contractor 's option, RFCI methods may be utilized for removal of ACM floor tile, Non-ACM floor tile contaminated with ACM mastic, and/or ACM floor mastic that is readily accessible and is not covered by floor leveling compound. Contractor is responsible for documenting that all workers and supervisors have received appropriate RFCI training and that a copy of the current RFCI Guidelines/Procedures is on site during the Work. All other sections of these specifications remain applicable to the Work and may not be waived by the Contractor without the Cons ultant's written approval. 1.5.2 The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials , services , insurance, permits and equipment necessary to carry out the work in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations , and these specifications. The Contractor shall NOT be responsible for the TDSHS notification fee. This fee shall be the responsibility of the Building Owner. 1.5.3 The Contractor shall pay all royalties ;md license fees. The Contractor shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Owner harmless from loss on account hereof, except that the Owner shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular design process on the product of a particular manufacture or manufacturer is specified, but if the Contractor has reason to believe the design, process or product specified is an infringement of a patent the Contractor shall be responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives such information to the Owner. 1.5.4 The Contractor is responsible for the grounds surrounding the buildings as well as th e building itself during the contracted work. 1.5.5 If the Owner permits the Contractor to use any of the Owner's equipment, tools or facilities, such use will be gratuitous and the Contractor shall releas e the Owner from any r esponsibility arising from claims for personal injuries , including death, arising out of the use of such equipment, tools , or faciliti es irrespective of the condition thereof or any negligence on th e part of the Owner in permitting their use. ****END OF SECTION**** <;.~'C'S?: ~ Edward B. Barganier e_ ____ """'=··~sconsultant lic. 10-55 19 Exp. Date : 11 /09 /12 18 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.6 Applicable Standards and Guidelines 1.6.1 General Requirements November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.6.1.1 All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement and other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement. 1.6 .1.2 The most current edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists the most stringent requirements shall be utilized . 1.6 .1.3 Copies of all standards, regulations, codes. _ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other applicable documents, including this specification and all those listed in Section 1.6.2 shall be available at the work site at all times during the work. 1.6.2 Specific Requirements 1.6 .2.1 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1.6.2 .2 Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910,1001-General Industry Standard for Asbestos.1926 .1101, titled, "Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, Actinolite", _October 11, 1994. 1.6.2.3 Title 29 Code of Federal Regulation, Section 1910, 134 General Industry Standard for Respiratory Protection. 1.6.2.4 Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1926 Construction Industry. 1.6.2.5 Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations; Section 1910.2 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records. 1.6 .2.6 Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1200 Hazard Communication. 1.6.2. 7 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1.6.2.8 Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61, Subparts A and M (Revised Subpart B)-National Emission Standard for Asbestos. - 1.6.2.9 Title 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart G, 763.120-763.126 and Appendices A, C, D, and E titled Asbestos Abatement Projects : Worker Protection Rules" February 25, 1987. 1.6.2.10 Title 40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E, Appendix B, titled, Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Small Scale, Short Duration Operations Maintenance and Repair (O&M) Activities Involving ACM", July 1,1992. 1.6 .2.11 Title 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix D, titled, "Transport and Disposal of Asbestos Waste" July 1, 1993 . 1.6.2.12 Title 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart F, Appendix A, Section 1, Titled," Polarized Light Microscopy", July 1, 1992 . 1.6.2.13 Title 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix A, titled , "Transmission Electron Microscopy Analytic Methods", July 1 1992 . 1.6 .2.14 Title 49 CFR Chapter 1, Part 172, Appendix A , Subchapter C , October 1, 1992, and Title 49 CFR Chapter 1, Part 172, Appendix A, Subpart H, October 1, 1992 . 19 of 56 '~= ~: EdwardB .Barganier C ~ --~~~SConsultantlic. 10-5519 --=== --Exp. Date: 11 109112 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized A sbestos Abatement No vember 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.6 .2.15 Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) Recommended Work Practi ces for R emoval of R es ilient Floor Coverings (current). The above regulations are required to be on the job site as required by the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (295.33). . ****END OF SECTION**** 20 of56 """'"-..:.-._ -Edward B. Bargan ier '~ C: ---~ DSH S Consulta nt lic. 10-551 9 Exp. Da te : 11/09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1. 7 Submittals and Notices 1.7.1 Contractor shall, prior to commencement of work: November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1. 7 .1.1 All projects regardless of size must have a notification sent to the TDSHS (11) eleven working days prior to the start of the project. It is the responsibility of the abatement Contractor to send this notification. The building owner is responsible for the permit fee that is required by the TDSHS unless there is a prior agreement with the owner. Provide Building Owner and Consultant with a copy of the notification, and any subsequent amendments, within 24-hours of submission to TDSHS. 1. 7 .1.2 Submit proof satisfactory to the Building Owner that required permits, license, site location and arrangements for transport and disposal of asbestos-containing waste materials have been made. Obtain and submit a copy of handling procedures and list of protective equipment utilized for asbestos disposal at the landfill, signed by the Landfill Owner (required for all abatement projects). 1.7.1.3 Submit documentation satisfactory to the Building Owner that the Contractor's employees, including foreman, supervisors and any other company personnel or agents who may be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers or who may be responsible for any aspects of abatement activities, have received adequate training that includes, at a minimum, information in Part 4, Section 4.1 of this document. 1.7.1.4 Submit documentation from a physician that all employees or agents who may be exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of background level have been provided with an opportunity to be medically monitored to determine whether they are physically capable of working while wearing the respirator required without suffering adverse health effects. In addition, document that personnel have received medical monitoring as required in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.100 l. The Contractor must be aware of and provide information to the examining physician about unusual conditions in the work place environment (e.g. high temperatures, humidity, chemical contaminant) that may impact on the employee's ability to perform work activities. 1. 7 .1.5 Contractor should, after inspection of job site, submit in writing to the Owner any existing damage found . 1. 7 .1.6 Submit manufacturer's certification that the HEPA vacuum, negative pressure ventilation units and other local exhaust ventilation equipment conform to ANSI 29, 2-79. l. 7 .1. 7 Document NIOSH approvals for all respiratory protective devices utilized on the site. Include manufacturer certification of HEP A filtration capabilities for all cartridges and filters . 1.7.1.8 Submit documentation of respirator fit testing for all Contractor employees and agents who must enter the work area. This fit testing shall be in accordance with qualitative procedures as detailed in the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1025 Appendix D Qualitative Fit Text Protocol or be quantitative in nature. 1.7.1.9 Submit copies of all MSDS for all products that are to be used on the project. Copies of these sheets must be kept in a notebook at the job site. 1. 7. 1.10 Submit documentation of your company's Hazard Communication Program. 1.7.2 During Abatement Activities: 1.7.2.1 Submit copies of all transport manifests , trip tickets and disposal receipts for all asbestos waste materials removed from the work area during the abatement process . 1.7.2 .2 Submit daily copies of work site entry logbooks with information on worker and visitor access. 2lof56 <.. ==::::::::::::: c ~ Edward B. Barganier -·· ~ DSHS Consultant Li e. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.7.2.3 Submit logs documenting filter changes on respirators , HEPA vacuums , negative pressure ventilation units , and other engineering controls . 1.7.2.4 Submit results of materials testing conducted during abatement activities (e.g. , testing of encapsulant for depth of penetration, testing of substitute materials for adherence to encapsulated surfaces). 1.7.2.5 Post in the clean room area of the worker decontamination enclosure a list containing the names , addresses, and telephone numbers of the Contractor, the Building Owner, the Asbestos Project Officer, The General Superintendent, the Air Sampling Professionals , the Testing laboratory and any other personnel who may be required to assist during abatement activities ( e.g. Safety Officer, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Energy Conservation Officer). 1.7.2.6 The Contractor shall certify in writing that no materials used in the work contain lead or asbestos materials in them in excess of amounts allowed by Local/State standards , laws , codes , rules and regulations; the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and/or the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, whichever is most restrictive. The Contractor shall provide this written certification as part of his submittals under Section 1. 7 of these specifications . 1.7.3 Owner shall, prior to commencement of work: 1.7.3.1 Notify occupants of work areas that may be disrupted by the abatement of project dates and requirements for relocation. Arrangements must be made prior to start, for relocation of contents, furnishings, equipment and personal possessions to avoid unauthorized access into the work area. 1.7.3.2 · Document that Owner's employees who will be required to enter the work area during abatement have received training equal to that detailed in Part 4, Section 4.1. (This training may be provided by the Contractor's or the Owner's training ~onsultant at the Owner's discretion). 1.7.4 Owner shall, during abatement 1.7.4.1 Submit to the Contractor, results of bulk material analysis and air sampling data collected during the course of the abatement. 1.7.4.2 The Contractor will be responsible for personal air monitoring as required by OSHA for his employees. He may, under separate contract, negotiate with the Consultant to prov ide personnel air monitoring, or hire a third party Air Monitoring Technician who is qualified under State and Federal regulation to provide OSHA air monitoring. If OSHA monitoring is to be supplied under a third-party agreement, a copy of the agreement must be maintained at the site at all times during the work. 1.7.4.3 The Owner will be responsible for furnishing an Asbestos Consultant. The Consultant may as sign some on-site duties to a Project Manager/Air Monitoring Professional. This Project Manager/Air Monitor Technician will be in charge of all air monitoring as required by the Owner. The Project Manager will have the authority to stop work at any time due to failure of the Contractor to follow these specifications or regulations , or for failure to provide safe working conditions. The Project Manager/Air Monitor Technician shall be responsible for the final visual inspection and for the collection and analysis of the final clearance air samples. ****END OF SECTION**** 22 of56 .,__,-:.... ? Edward 8, Bargani er ~ = ···--~con sultan tlic. 10-5 519 Exp , Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.8 Site Security November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.8.1 The work area is to be restricted to authorized, trained, and protected personnel only. These may include the Contractor's employees , employees of Subcontractors , Owner employees and representatives , State and Local inspectors and any other designated individuals. A list of authorized personnel shall be established prior to job start and posted in the clean room of the worker decontamination facility . 1.8 .2 The Contractor shall report entry into the work area by unauthorized individuals immediately to the Building Owner and the Project Manager . 1.8 .3 A Logbook shall be maintained in the clean-room area of the worker decontamination system. Anyone who enters the work area must record name, affiliation, time in and time out for each entry . 1.8.4 Access to the work area shall be through a single worker decontamination system located at (designated location at the work site). All other means of access (Doors, windows , hallways , etc.) shall be blocked or kicked so as to prevent entry to or exit from the work area. The only exceptions for this rule are the waste pass-out airlock that shall be sealed except during the removal of containerized asbestos waste from the work area, and emergency exits in the case of fire or accident. Emergency exits shall NOT be locked from the inside ; however, they shall be sealed with polyethylene sheeting and tape, until needed. Emergency exits . shall have a sign and be clearly marked. 1.8.5 Contractor should have control of site security during abatement operations, in order to protect work efforts and equipment. 1.8.6 Contractor will have Owner's assistance in: notifying building occupants of impending activity and enforcement ofrestricted access by Owner's employees . ****END OF SECTION**** 23 of 56 <;. == c ~ Edward B. Barganier ·-~~S Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.9 Emergency Planning November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1. 9 .1 Emergency planning shall be developed prior to abatement initiation and agreed to by Contractor and Owner . 1.9.2 Emergency procedures shall be in written form and prominently posted in the clean change area and equipment room of the worker decontamination area. Everyone, prior to entering the work area, must read and sign these procedures to acknowledge receipt and understanding of work site layout, location of emergency exits and emergency procedures . 1.9.3 Emergency planning shall include written notification for police, fire and emergency medical personnel of planned abatement activities, work schedule and layout of work area, particularly that which may affect response capabilities. 1.9.4 Emergency planning shall include considerations of fire, explosion, toxic atmospheres , electrical hazards, slips , trips and falls, scaffolding, eye protection, confined spaces and heat related injury. Written procedures shall be developed and employee training in procedures shall be pro vided . The Contractor shall conduct daily safety meetings . 1.9 .5 Employees shall be trained in evacuation procedures in the event of workplace emergencies. 1.9.6 For non life-threatening situations, employees injured or otherwise incapacitated shall decontaminate following normal procedures with assistance from fellow workers if necessary, before exiting the work place to obtain proper medical treatment. 1. 9 . 7 For life-threatening injury or illness, worker decontamination shall take least priority after measures to stabilize the injured worker, remove him from the work place and secure proper medical treatment. 1.9.8 Telephone numbers of all emergency response personnel shall .be prominently posted in the clean change area and equipment room, along with the location of the nearest telephone . 1.9.9 There must be a telephone available for emergency use at all times . If the owner does not have one on site the Contractor must provide one at his expense. ****END OF SECTION**** ~-~ • M ,.. Edward B. Barganier C ___ ·-===·-~~Consulta nt lic. 10-55 19 Exp . Date: 11 /09/12 24 of56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.10 Pre-Start Meeting November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 1.10.1 The successful Person submitting a Bid shall attend a pre-start job meeting. Attending this meeting will be representatives of the Owner and the Owner's agents along with testing/monitoring personnel ( e.g. Asbestos Project Manager, Air sampling Professional) who will actually participate in the Owner's testing/monitoring program. 1.10.2 The Contractor and · supervisory personnel who will provide on-site direction of the abatement activities must attend. 1.10.3 At this meeting the Contractor shall provide all submittals as required in Section 1. 7 .1 Failure to do this will result in the Contract being awarded to the next qualified Person submitting a Bid. In addition, he shall be prepared to provide detailed information concerning: • Preparation of work area. • Personnel protective equipment including respiratory protection and protective clothing. • Employees who will participate in the project, including delineation of experience, training, and assigned responsibilities during the project. • Decontamination procedures for personnel, work area and equipment. • Abatement methods and procedures to be utilized. • OSHA Required air ~onitoring procedures . . • Procedures for handling and disposing of waste materials .. • Procedures for final decontamination and cleanup. • A sequence of work and performance schedule. • Procedures for dealing with heat stress. • Emergency procedures. 1.10.4 Items that MUST be presented at the pre-start meeting ate: • Performance and Payment Bond, if required, • Insurance Certifications as required in Section 1.1, • Asbestos workers certifications, physicals and required State license for those workers to work on this project only, • Logs documenting filter changes in respirators , HEPA vacuum and negative pressure ventilation units as required in Section 1. 7, and work schedule. Failure to have this material ready at the pre-start meeting could result in the project being awarded to the next person who submitted a Bid. 1.10 .5 The Contractor shall submit the name of the Project Supervisor, (THIS SUPERVISOR CANNOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT MANAGER). The Project Supervisor is to be present at all times and spend 25% of his time in containment. He is to see that there is someone to maintain the containment at all times . ****END OF SECTION**** <;.~-~ Ed ward B. Barganier c_ ___ =··-~sconsultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 25 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technic~l Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 1.11 Asbestos Survey Results November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Consultant has prepared these specifications for the removal of the aforementioned materials and no others. Should additional materials be disturbed in the process of abatement, or subsequent demolition, the original asbestos survey must first be consulted to confirm that all building materials impacted by the abatement, renovation, or demolition have been sampled and that all ACM have been properly abated . A copy of the survey is to be maintained at the site by the Project Manager. ****END OF SECTION**** <..~--~ _ EdwardB .Barganier c_ ___ =·=--~~Consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11 /09112 26 of56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement PART 2: MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 Materials 2.1.1 General (All Abatement Projects) November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 2 .1.1.1 Deliver all materials in the original packages, containers or bundles bearjng the name of the manufacturer and the brand name. 2.1.1.2 Store all materials subject to damage off the ground away from wet or damp surfaces and under cover sufficient enough to prevent damage or contamination. Replacement materials shall be stored outside of the work area until abatement is completed. 2 .1.1.3 Damaged, deteriorating or previously used materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the work site and disposed of properly. 2.1.1.4 Polyethylene sheeting for walls and stationary objects shall be a minimum of 4-mil thick. For floors and all other uses sheeting of at least 6-mil thickness shall be used in widths selected to minimize the ,frequency of joints. 2.1.1.5 Method of attaching polyethylene sheeting shall be agreed upon in advance by the Contractor and Building Owner and selected to minimize damage to equipment and surfaces . Method of attachment may include any combination of duct tape or other waterproof tape, furring strips, spray glue, staples, nails, screws or other effective procedures capable of sealing polyethylene to dissimilar finished or unfinished surfaces under both wet and dry conditions (including the use of amended water). 2.1.1.6 Polyethylene sheeting utilized for worker decontamination enclosure shall be opaque white or black in color. 2.1.1. 7 Sufficient protection should be placed under scaffold legs ladders or other equipment to prevent damage to any building components, equipment or furnishings. 2.1.1. 8 Disposal bags shall be of 6-mil polyethylene, pre-printed with labels as required by EPA regulation 40 CFR 61. 152 (b) (i) (iv) or OSHA requirement 29 CFR 1910.1001 (g) (2) (ii). 2.1.1.9 Disposal drums shall be metal or fiberboard with locking ring tops. 2.1.1.10 Stick-on labels as per EPA or OSHA requirements (See Section 2.1.1.8) for disposal drums , bags or wrapped ACM. 2.1.1.11 Warning signs and generator identification labels as required by T AHPR and OSHA. 2.1.2 Removal 2.1.2.1 Surfactant (wetting agent) shall be a 50/50 mixture of polyoxyethlyene ether and polyoxyethylene ester, or equivalent, mixed in a proportion of 1 fluid ounce to 5 gallons of water or as specified by manufacturer. (An equivalent surfactant shall be understood to mean a material with a surface tension of29 dynes/cm as tested in its properly mixed concentration using ASTM method D1331- 56-"Surface and Interfacial Tension of Solutions of Surface Active Agents"). 2.1.2.2 After removal a lock down spray must be used to contain any fiber remaining imbedded in the substrate. Care must be taken to cover the entire work area completely. 2.1.2.3 Additional materials as necessary for removal, as specified in Section 2 .1.2. ****END OF SECTION**** 27 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 2.2 Equipment 2.2.1 General November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 2.2.1.1 A sufficient quantity of negative pressure ventilation units equipped with HEPA filtration and operated in accordance with ANSI 29 .2 . 79 (local exhaust ventilation requirements) and EPA guidance document EPA 560/5-83-002 Guidance for controlling Friable ACM in Building Appendix F: Recommended Specifications and Operating Procedures for the Use of Negative Pressure Systems for Asbestos Abatement shall be utilized so as to provide a minimum of one work place AIR CHANGE EVERY 15 MINUTES. A pressure differential of 0 .02" H20 as measured with a recording manometer. · • To calculate total air flow requirement: Total ft .3 /min=Vol. of work area (in ft.3) • To calculate the number of units needed for the abatement: Number of units needed= (total cu. ft./min.) (Capacity of unit (use 80% of rated capacity) in cu. ft./rnin.). If air-supplied respirators are utilized, estimate the volume of supplied air and add to work place air volume when calculating ventilation requirements. For small enclosures and glove bags, a HEPA filtered vacuum system may be utilized to provide negative air pressure. 2.2.1.2 Powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) equipped with HEPA filters and full face pieces with a higher NIOSH assigned protection factor shall be the minimum respiratory requirement for NPE containment removal activities. A ~ufficient supply of charged replacement batteries and filters and a flow test meter shall be available in the clean ~hange area for use with powered air purifying respirators. Half Mask respirators with dual high-efficiency (HEP A) filters may be utilized during exterior window removal and NPE work area preparation activities if approved by the Consultant (See Section 3.4.1.2 .} Spectacle kits and eyeglasses must be provided for employees who wear glasses and who must wear full face piece respirators. Respirators shall be provided that have been tested and approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health for use in asbestos contaminated atmospheres with air volumes and pressures to accommodate respirator manufacturer's specifications. In the event thaJ current or historical Time Weighted Averages (TWAs) for similar projects, personnel, and methods are available to demonstrate that the PEL will not be exceeded, the Contractor may permit downgrading to a lower level of protection at his discretion. Contractor is responsible for all site safety and for compliance with applicable OSHA regulations as it relates to the Contractor and the Contractor's employees and staff. 2.2.1.3 Full body disposable protective clothing, including head, body and foot covering (unless using footwear _ as described in Section 2 .2.1.5) consisting of material impenetrable by asbestos fibers (Tyvek R or equivalent) shall be provided to all workers and authorized visitors in sizes adequate to accommodate movement without tearing. 2.2.1.4 Additional safety equipment (e.g. hard hats, meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard 289.1- 1981 , eye protection, meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard 287.2-1979, safety shoes, meeting the requirement of ANSI Standard 241.1-1067 , disposable PVC gloves), harnesses and lanyards as necessary shall be provided to all workers and authorized visitors . 2.2.1.5 Non-Skid footwear shall be provided to all abatement workers and authorized visitors. Disposable clothing shall be adequately sealed to the footwear to prevent body contamination. 28 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 2.2.1.6 A sufficient supply of disposable mops , rags and sponges for work area decontamination shall be available. 2.2.2 Removal 2 .2.2 .1 A sufficient supply of scaffolds , ladders , lifts , and hand tools ( e.g. scraper , wire cutters, brushes, utility knives , wire saws , etc.) shall be provided as ne eded. 2 .2 .2.2 Sprayers with pumps capable of prqviding 500 pounds per square inch (psi) at the nozzle tip at a flow rate of 2 gallons per minute for spraying amended water. 2.2.2.3 Rubber dustpans and rubber squeegees shall be provided for cleanup . 2.2 .2.4 Brushes utilized for removing loose ACM shall have nylon or fiber bristles , not metal. 2.2 .2.5 A sufficient supply of HEPA filtered vacuum systems shall be available during cleanup. 2.2.3 Enclosures 2 .2 .3 .1 Hand tools equipped with HEP A filtered local exhaust ventilation shall be utilized during the installation of enclosures and supports if there is any need to disturb ACM during this process. ****END OF SECTION**** 29 of 56 <;.~--~ Edward B. Barganier c_ ·--~~SConsultantlic. 10-551 9 Exp. Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbesto s Abatement 2.3 Substitutions 2.3.1 Approv~I Required November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 2.3.1.1 The Contract is based on the materials, equipment and methods described m the Contract Documents. 2.3 .1.2 The Building Owner will consider Bids for substitutions of materials , equipment and methods only when such Bids are accompanied by full and complete technical data and all other information required by the Owner to evaluate the proposed substitution. Any substitution request is to be submitted through the Consultant's Project Manager for approval. 2 .3.1.3 Whei;e the phrase "or equal" or "or equal as approved by the Owner" occurs in the Contract Document, do not assume that materials, equipment or methods will be approved by the Owner unless the item has been specifically approved for the work by the Owner and Consultant. 2.3 .1.4 The decision of the Owner or his representative shall be final. Do not substitute materials, equipment or methods unless the Building Owner and Consultant have specifically approved such substitution for this work. ****END OF SECTION**** 30 of 56 ~ ~~ ~ Edward B. Barganier C--~-=~~=-=-~ DSHS Consultan t Lie . 10-551 9 Exp. Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 Preparation 3.1.1 Work Area November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3.1.1.1 Post signs meeting the specifications of T AHPR and OSHA in English and Spanish at any location and approaches to a location where airborne concentrations of asbestos may exceed ambient background levels. Signs shall be posted at a distance sufficiently far enough away from the work area to permit an employee to read the s1gn and take the necessary protective measures to avoid exposure. Additional signs may need to be posted following construction of work place enclosure barriers. 3 .1.1.2 · Ensure safe installation (including ground faulting) of temporary power sources and equipment by compliance with all applicable electrical code requirements and OSHA requirements for teinporary electrical systems. Contractor shall connect to existing Owner system using only licensed tradesmen and in accordance with all State and local regulations and building codes. The O~er shall pay all cost for electricity, unless otherwise specified. If Owners electrical source is inadequate, the Contractor shall provide alternate electrical power at the Contractor's expense. 3 .1.1. 3 All electricity must be disconnected or shut down and locked out and tagged out prior to any work. The Contractor is responsible for isolating and protecting all electrical items in the Work Area to protect workers. As a precaution, the Contractor shall treat all electrical components as energized 3 .1.1.4 Shut down, lock out, and tag-out all heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HV AC) components that are in, supply or pass through the work area . This may be done during the pre- cleaning phase of operations before the ductwork is sealed off or during the final cleaning phase prior to re-engagement of the system. Where friable asbestos is encountered the HV AC filters must be disposed of as contaminated material. Appropriate equipment and control measures shall be utilized to prevent contamination of building spaces during this operation. Adequate cleaning of ductwork may sometimes be accomplished by drawing high volumes of air through the system using the HEPA filtered negative pressure ventilation units). Investigate the work area and agree on pre-abatement condition with the Building Owner. Seal all intakes and exhaust vents in the work area with tape and 6-mil polyethylene. Also, seal any seams in system components that pass through the work area. Remove all HV AC filters and place in labeled 6-mil polyethylene bags for staging and eventual disposal as asbestos-contaminated waste . 3.1.1.5 The Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for abatement personnel outside of the enclosed work area and maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the project. If facilities are not available for use from the Owner, the Contractor shall provide temporary facilities at the Contractors expense. These facilities must meet OSHA's minimum standard. 3 .1.1.6 The Owner will provide water for construction purposes. Contractor shall connect to existing Owner system using only licensed tradesmen and in accordance with all State and local regulations and building codes. 3.1.1.7 Pre-clean all movable objects within the work area using a HEPA filtered vacuum and/or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. After cleaning, these objects shall be removed from the work area and carefully stored in an uncontaminated location. Carpeting, drapes , clothing, upholstered furniture and other fabric items may be disposed of as asbestos contaminated waste or cleaned as asbestos contaminated items utilizing HEP A vacuum techniques and off-premises steam cleaning. Since adequate cleaning of severely contaminated fabric is difficult, the Building Owner or 31 of 56 . c:;::;;: _-.::::,. -e. .. ·• _. • Edward B. Barganier C ~SConsultantlic . 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement Consultant must carefully consider whether this option is appropriate. After abatement all items are to be replaced in their original location. 3.1.1.8 Pre-clean all fixed objects in the work area using HEPA filtered vacuum and/or wet cleaning techniques as appropriate. Careful attention must be paid to machinery behind grills or gratings where access may be difficult. After pre-cleaning, enclose fixed objects in 4-mil polyethylene sheeting and seal securely in place with tape. 3 .1. 1. 9 Pre-clean all surfaces in the work area using HEP A filtered vacuums and/ or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. Do not use any methods that would raise dust such as dry sweeping or vacuuming with equipment not equipped with HEP A filters . Do not disturb ACM during the pre-cleaning phase. 3 .1.1.10 Seal off all windows, doorways, elevator opening, corridor entrances, drains , ducts , grills , grates, diffusers skylights and any other openings between the work area and uncontaminated areas outside .of the work area (including the outside of the building, tunnels and crawl spaces) with 6- mil polyethylene sheeting and tape (see Section 3.1.4-Isolation work area from occupied areas). 3 .1.1.11 Cover floors in the work area with polyethylene as follows: 3 .1.1.12 Fioor shall be covered with two layers of6-mil (minimum) sheeting. Additional layers of sheeting may be utilized at the Contractor's option as drop cloths to aid in cleanup of bulk mater1als . 3 .1.1.13 Plastic shall be sized to minimize seams. If the floor area necessitates seams , those on successive layers of sheeting shall be staggered to reduce the potential for water to penetrate to th e flooring material. Do NOT locate any seams at wall/floor joints. 3.1.1.14 Floor sheeting shall extend at least 12" up the sidewalls of the work area , Sheeting shall be installed in a fashion to prevent slippage between successive layers of material. (Vinyl sheeting may be used for improved traction on floors): · · 3.1.1.15 Walls shall be covered with a minimum of two layers of 4-mil polyethylene sheeting. 3.1.1.14 Plastic shall be sized to minimize seams . Seams shall be staggered and separated by a distance of at least 18 inches.· 3 .1.1.15 Wall sheeting shall overlap floor sheeting by at least 12 inches beyond the wall/floor joint to provide a better seal against water damage and for negative pressure. 3 .1.1.16 3.1.1.17 3.1.2 3.1.2. l 3 .1.2.2 Wall sheeting shall be secured adequately to prevent it from falling away from the walls . This may require additional support attachment when negative pressure ventilation systems are utilized. (Note: See Section 2.1.1.5.) Lower utilities as necessary and re-install in a manner that permits proper utilization and does not disturb the integrity of the enclosure. Utility maintenance should not require the enclosure to be opened or disturbed. (If it does, an alternative abatement strategy is indicated.) Worker Decontamination Enclosure Systems Worker decontamination enclosure systems shall be provided at all locations where workers will enter or exit the work area. One system at a single location for each contained work area is preferred. These systems may consist of existing rooms outside of the work area , if the layout is appropriate, that can be enclosed in plastic sheeting and are accessible from the work area . When this situation does not exist, enclosure systems may be constructed out of metal , wood or plastic support as appropriate . Plans for construction, including materials and layout , shall be submitted as shop drawings and shall be approved, in writing, by the Building Owner prior to work initiation. Worker 32 of 56 <::::;7--~ . M ," Edward B. Barganier c_ __ .=··_··~~Con su ltant lic. 10-551 9 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 decontamination enclosure systems constructed at the work site shall utilize 6-mil opaque black or white polyethylene sheeting or other acceptable materials for privacy. 3.1.2.3 The worker decontamination enclosure system shall consist of at least a clean room, a shower room, and an equipment room, each separated from each other and from the work area by airlock. 3 .1.2.4 Entry to and exit from all airlocks and decontamination enclosure system chambers shall be through curtained doorways consisting of two sheets of overlapping polyethylene sheeting. One sheet shall be secured · at the top and left side, the other sheet at the top and right side. Both sheets shall have weights attached to the bottom to ensure that they hang straight and maintain a seal over the doorway when not in use. Doorway design, providing equivalent protection and acceptable to the Building Owner may be utilized. 3.1.2.5 Access between any two rooms in the decontamination enclosure system shall be through an · airlock with at least 3 feet separating each curtained doorway. Pathways into (from clean to contaminated) and out from ( contaminated to clean) the work area shall be clearly designated. The Contractor may at his discretion, install "Z-flaps" as per DSHS ARC-010 instead of the aforementioned chambered airlocks. 3.1.2.6 Clean-room shall be sized to adequately accommodate the work crew. Benches shall be provided as well as hooks for hanging up street clothes. (Lockers may be provided for valuables, however, workers may be requested to secure valuables in their cars) Shelves for storing respirators shall also be provided in this area. Clean disposable clothing, replacement filters for respirators, towels and other necessary items shall be provided in adequate supply at the clean room. A location for posting shall also be provided in this area. Whenever possible, a lockable door shall be used to . permit access into the. clean room from outside the work area. Lighting, heat and electricity shall be provided as necessary for comfort. This space shall not be used for storage of tools, equipment or materials, ( except as specifically designated) or as office space. 3.1.2.7 Shower room shall contain showers sufficient to meet OSHA minimum standards of .one showerhead for every ten workers. Each showerhead shall be supplied with hot and cold ~ater adjustable at the tap. The shower enclosure shall be constructed to ensure against leakage of any kind. An adequate supply of soap, shampoo and towels shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be available at all times. Shower water shall be drained, collected and filtered through a system with at least 5-micron particle size collection capability. (Note: .A system containing a series of several filters with progressively smaller pore sizes is recommended to avoid rapid clogging of filtration system by large particles.) · 3.1.2.8 The equipment room shall be used for storage of equipment and tools at the end of a shift after they have been decontaminated using a HEPA filtered vacuum and/or wet cleaning techniques as appropriate. Replacement filters (in sealed containers until used) for HEP A vacuums and negative pressure ventilation equipment, extra tools, containers of surfactant and other materials and equipment that may be required during the abatement may also be stored here as needed. A drum lined with a labeled 6-mil polyethylene bag for collection of disposable clothing shall be located in this room. Contaminated footwear (e.g. rubber boots, other reusable footwear) shall be stored in this area for reuse the following workday. 3 .1.2.9 During exterior window removal, a single remote decontamination system constructed as indicated above (Sect. 3.1.2.3-8) shall be maintained at the site for worker and equipment decontamination during the work. 3.1.3 Waste Container Pass-Out Airlock 3.1.3.1 The waste container pass-out airlock shall be constructed at some location away from the worker decontamination enclosure system. Wherever possible, this shall be located where there is direct access from the work area to the outside of the building. 33 of 56 "--· ..• _ Edward B. Bargan ier ~ -~ ~· ·~ DSHSConsultantlic . 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11109112 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3.1.3.2 This airlock system shall consist of an airlock, a container staging area and another airlock with access to outside the work area. 3.1.3.3 The waste container pass-out airlock shall be constructed in similar fashion to the worker decontamination enclosure system using materials and airlock and curtain doorway design. 3 .1.3.4 This airlock system SHALL NOT be used to enter or exit the work site. 3.1.3 .5 Emergency exits shall be established and clearly marked with duct tape arrows or other effective designations to permit easy location from anywhere within the work area. They shall be secured to prevent access from uncontaminated areas and still permit emergency exiting. These exits shall be properly sealed with polyethylene sheeting, which can be cut to permit egress if needed . These exits may be the worker decontamination enclosure, the waste pass-out airlock and/or other alternative exits satisfactory to fire officials. 3.1.4 Barriers and Isolation of the Work Area 3 .1.4.1 The contaminated work area shall be separated from, uncontaminated occupied areas of the building by the construction of airtight barriers. (Building Owner must clearly identify all areas that will be occupied.) 3.1.4.2 Walls shall be constructed ofrigid wood or metal framing to support barriers in all openings larger than 4-:t'eet x 8-feet. 3.1.4.3 A sheeting material (plywood, drywall) of at least 1/4-inch thickness shall be applied to work side of barrier . 3.1.4.4 Cover both sides of partition with a double layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting with staggered joints and seal in place. 3 .1.4 .5 Caulk edges of partition at floor, ceiling, walls and fixtures to form an airtight seal if necessary to provide an adequate seal. 3.1.4.6 Install and seal the TDSHS required 18-inch x 18-inch viewing window in such a manner as to allow viewing of a minimum 51 % of the work area. 3.1.5 Maintenance of Workplace Barriers and Worker Decontamination Enclosure Systems 3.1.5.1 All polyethylene barriers inside the work place, in the worker decontamination enclosure system, in the waste container pass-out airlock and at partitions constructed to isolate the work area from occupied area shall be inspected at least twice daily, prior to the start of each day's abatement activities and following the completion of the day's abatement activities. Document inspections and observations in the daily project log. 3 .1.5.3 Damage and defects in the enclosure system are to be repaired immediately upon discovery. 3 .1.5.4 Use smoke tubes to test the effectiveness of the barrier system when directed by Building Owner. 3.1.5 .5 At any time during the abatement activities after barriers have been erected, if visible material is observed outside of the work area or if damage occurs to barriers, work shall immediately stop, repairs be made to barriers, and debris/residue cleaned up using appropriate HEP A vacuuming and wet mopping procedures . 3.1.5.6 If air samples collected outside of the work area during abatement activities indicate airborne fiber concentrations 0.01 flee or greater, or per-measured background levels (which is lower) work shall immediately stop for inspection and repair of barriers. Cleanup of surfaces outside of the work area using HEPA vacuum or wet cleaning techniques may be necessary. 3.1.5. 7 Install and initiate operation of air filtration equipment as needed to provide one air change in the work area every 15 minutes. (See Section 2.2 .1.1) Enough exhaust air must be vented through a 34 of56 <;.~_:_ ~ Edward B. Barganier c_--~=-··-~consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Da te: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement HEP A filter to maintain a lower air pressure within the enclosure system than the outside air pressure. Openings made in the enclosure system to accommodate these units shall be made air tight with tape and/or caulking as needed. If more than one unit is vented to the outside, they should be turned on one at a time, checking the integrity of wall barriers for secure attachments and need for additional reinforcements. Ensure that adequate power supply is available to satisfy the requirements of the air filtration equipment. Air filtration equipment shall be exhausted to the outside of the building wherever feasible. They shall not be exhausted into occupied areas of the building. Twelve-inch expansion duct shall be used to reach from the work area to the outside when required. 3.1.6 Establishing Emergency Exits 3.1.6.1 Emergency exits shall be established and clearly marked with duct tape arrows or other effective designations to permit easy location from anywhere within the work area. They shall be secured to prevent access frorri uncontaminated areas and still permit emergency exiting. These exits shall be properly sealed with polyethylene sheeting, which can be cut to permit egress if needed. These exits may be the worker decontamination enclosure, the waste pass-out airlock and/or other alternative exits satisfactory to fire officials. 3.1. 7 Removing and Cleaning Fixtures 3.1.7.1 Remove, clean and enclose in polyethylene any fixed mounted objects such as lights, electrical panels, exit signage, etc. that may interfere with the abatement process and were not previously cleaned and sealed off. 3.1.8 Removal of building contents 3.1.8.1 All building contents that can be removed are to be cleaned and moved to a secure storage area selected and/or approved by the Building Owner prior to abatement.. After abatement is complete all components are to be replaced in original location and condition. 3.1.9 Commencement of work shall not occur until: 3 .1. 9 .1 No abatement work is to start until the Owners Project Manager has given his approval and all of Section 3 .1.10 has been completed. 3.1.10. Enclosure Systems Approval 3.1.10.1 Negative pressure ventilation systems are functioning adequately and negative pressure 1s a minimum 0.02-inch water column on the manometer. 3 .1.10.2 All pre-abatement submissions, notification, posting and permits have been provided and are satisfactory to the Building Owner (See Section 1.7). 3 .1.10.3 All equipment for abatement, clean-up and disposal are on hand. 3.1.10.4 Contractor receives written permission from Building Owner or his Representative to commence abatement. 3.1.11 Alternate Procedures 3 .1.11.1 Procedures described in this specification are to be utilized at all times. 3.1.12 3.1.13 If specified procedures cannot be utilized, a request must be made in writing to the Building Owner providing details of the problem encountered and recommended alternatives. Alternative procedures shall provide equivalent or greater protection than procedures that they replace. 35 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3.1.14 Any alternative procedure must be approved in writing by the Building Owner, prior to implementation. *****END OF SECTION***** c .... cic?::-~ Edward B. Barganier c_ ___ ""'=·=··~ Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 36 of 56 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.2 Workplace Entry and Exit Procedures 3 .2.1 Personnel Entry and Exit November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .2.1.1 All workers and authorized personnel shall enter the work area through the worker decontamination enclosure system. 3.2.1.2 All personnel who enter the work area must sign the entry log, located in the clean room, upon entry and exit. 3.2 .1.3 All personnel, before entering the work area, shall read and be familiar with all posted regulations, personal protection requirements (including work place entry and exit procedures) and emergency procedures. A sign-off sheet shall be used to acknowledge that these have been reviewed and understood by all personnel prior to entry. 3.2 .1.4 All personnel shall proceed first to the clean room, remove all street clothes and appropriately don respiratory protection (as deemed adequate for the job condition). And washable and/or disposable coveralls , head covering, and foot coverings. Hard hats , eye protection and gloves shall also be utilized, if required. Clean respirators and protective clothing shall be provided and utilized by each person for EACH SEPARATE ENTRY into the work area. 3.2.1.5 Personnel wearing designated personal protective equipment shall proceed from the clean room through the shower room and equipment room to the main work area. 3.2.1.6 Before leaving the work area all personnel shall remove .gross contamination from the outside of respirators and protective clothing by brushing and/or wet wiping procedures. (Small HEPA vacuums with brush attachments may be utilized for this purpose, however, larger machines may tear the suits) Each person shall clean bottoms of protective footwear in the walk-off pan just prior to entering the equipment room. 3 .2.1. 7 Personnel shall proceed to equipment room where they remove all protective equipment except respirators. Deposit disposable (and washable) clothing into appropriately labeled containers for disposal (and laundering). 3.2 .1.8 Reusable, contaminated footwear shall be stored in the equipment room when not in use in the work area. Upon completion of abatement it shall be disposed of as asbestos contaminated waste. (Rubber boots may be decontaminated at the completion of the abatement for reuse.) 3.2.1.9 Still wearing respirators, personnel shall proceed to the shower area, clean the outside of the respirators and the face area under running water prior to removal of respirator and shower and shampoo to remove residual asbestos contamination. Various types of respirators will require slight modification of these procedures. An airline respirator with HEP A filtered disconnect protection may be disconnected in the equipment room and worn into the shower . A powered air- purifying respirator face-piece will have to be disconnected from the filter/power pack assembly, if it is not waterproof, upon entering the shower. A dual cartridge respirator may be worn into the shower. Cartridges must be replaced for each new entry into the work area. 3.2.1.10 After showering and drying off, proceed to the clean room and don clean disposable (and/or washable) clothing if there will be later re-entry into the work area or street clothes if it is the end of the work shift. 3.2.1.11 These procedures shall be posted in the clean room and equipment room. 37 of 56 ~: ~ • Edward B. Bargan ier c_-=·=··~~Consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized A sbestos Abatement 3.2.2 Waste Container Pass-Out Procedures November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .2.2 .1 Asbestos contaminated waste that has been containerized shall be transported out of the work area through the wa ste container pass-out airlock ( or through the worker decontamination enclosure if a separate airlock has not been constructed) .. 3 .2.2.2 Waste pass-out procedures shall utilize two teams of worker s, an "ins id e" team and an "outside" team. 3.2.2.3 The inside team wearing appropriate protective clothing and respirators for ins ide the work area shall clean the outside, including bottom, of properly labeled containers (bags , drums , or wrapped components) using HEPA vacuum and wet wiping techniques and transport them into the waste container pass-out airlock. No worker from the inside team shall further exit the work area through this airlock. 3.2.2.4 The outside team wearing protective clothing and appropriately assigned respirators, shall enter the airlock FROM OUTSIDE THE WORK AREA, enclose the containers (bags , drums , or wrapped components) in clean, labeled 6-rnil polyethylene bags and remove them from the airlock to the outside. No worker from the outside team shall further enter the work area through this airlock. 3 .2.2.5 The exit from this airlock shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry . ****END OF SECTION**** 3 8 of56 -.: ·-· Edward B. Barganier '~ C ··-~ DSH SConsulta ntlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11/09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.3 Training November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3.3.1 Prior to commencement of abatement activities all personnel who will be required to enter the work area or handle containerized ACM must have received adequate training required by the Texas . Department of State Health Services. All personnel on the job site that enter the containment must have Texas licenses in hand (See Part 4, Section 4.1, Training). Special on-site training on equipment and procedures unique to this job site shall be performed as required. Training in emergency response and evacuation procedures shall be provided. *****END OF SECTION***** 39 of 56 <;.? ~ Edward B. Barganier C _ .. ~SConsultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 109/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.4 Respiratory Protection November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN !SD006 3.4.1 All respiratory protection shall be provided to workers in accordance with the submitted written respiratory protection program, which includes all items in OSHA 29 CRF 1910.134 (b) ( 1-11). This program shall be posted in the clean room of the worker decontamination enclosure system. 3.4.2 Workers shall be provided with personally issued, individually identified (marked with waterproof ·designations) respirators . 3.4.3 Respirators shall be selected that meet the following level of protection requirements: All workers , foremen , superintendents , authorized visitors and inspectors must have personally issued and marked equipment approved by NIOSH or MSA. Minimum respiratory protection required for this project is P APR respirators with HEP A filters unless fiber concentration requires greater protection. Prep work that may disturb the asbestos, and bag out if there is no removal activity, may be done in half-face dual HEP A filter respirators . These are the only exceptions to P APR respirators unless personal air sampling and containment area a ir samples indicate down grading of respirator protection is appropriate . The Contractor must make any decision to down grade known to the Project Manager. The Project Manager can deny this down grade if, in his opinion, there is just cause to do so. Half-faced mask respirators with dual high-efficiency HEPA filters may be utilized for this project only if the Time Weighted Average (TWA) does not exceed the protection factor. 3.4.4 Fit Testing 3.4.4 .1 Workers must perform positive and negative air pressure fit tests each time a respirator is put on, whenever the respirator design so permits. Powered air-purifying respirators shall be tested for adequate flow as specified by the manufacturer. 3.4.4 .2 Workers shall be given a qualitative fit test in accordance with procedures detailed iri the OSHA lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025 ,Appendix D Qualitative Fit Test Protocols) for all respirators to be used on this abatement project. An appropriately administered quantitative fit test may be substituted for the qualitative fit test results documenting adequate respirator fit must be provided to the Building Owner representative. 3.4.4.3 Additional respirators (minimum of 2 of each type) and training on their donning and use must be available at the work site for authorized visitors who may be required to enter the work area. *****END OF SECTION***** 40 of56 <. ~~-~ ./ Edward B. Barganier c__~,= .. ·~consultan t lic. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School Di stri ct ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.5 Protective Clothing November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .5.1 Disposable clothing including head, foot and full body protection shall be provided in sufficient quantities and adequate sizes for all workers and authorized vi s itors. 3 .5.2 Hard hats , protective eye wear , gloves , rubber boots and/or other footwear shall be provided as required for workers and authorized visitors. Safety shoes may be required for some activities. *****END OF SECTION***** 41 of 56 · '-'_ Edward B. Barganier '~~ C -~~Consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.6 Removal Procedures -Negative Pressure Enclosures 3.6.1 . Clean and isolate the work area in accordance with Section 3.1 November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .6.2 Wet all ACM with amended water solution using equipment capable of providing a fine spray mist, in order to reduce airborne fiber concentrations when the material ·is disturbed. Saturate the material to the substrate; however, do not allow excessive water to accumulate in the work area. Keep all removed material wet enough to prevent fiber release until it can be containerized for disposal. If work area temperatures are below 32 °F and amended water is subject to freezing , dry removal permits and procedures must be utilized (See Section 2.1.2 .1). Maintain a high humidity in the work area by misting or spraying to assist in fiber settling and reduce airborne concentrations . Wetting procedures are not equally effective on all types of ACM but, shall none- the-less be used in all cases. 3.6.3 Special circumstances (e.g. live electrical equipment, high amosite content of material, materials previously coated with an encapsulant or paint) may prohibit the adequate use of wet methods to reduce fiber concentrations. For these situations, a dry removal may be required. The Contractor will have to acquire special permits, different from those mentioned herein from the NESHAP enforcement agency. 3 .6.4 Saturated ACM . shall be removed in manageable sections. Remove<;!· material should be containerized before moving to a new location for continuance of work. Surrounding areas shall be periodically sprayed and maintained in a wet condition until visible material is cleaned up. 3.6.5 . Material removed from building structures or components shall not be dropped or thrown to the floor. Material should be removed as intact sections or components whenever possible and carefully lowered to the floor. If this cannot be done for materials greater than 50 feet above the floor, a dust-tight chute shall be constructed to transport the material to containers on the floor or the material may be containerized at elevated levels (e.g. on scaffolds) and carefully lowered to the ground by mechanical means. For materials between 15 and 50 feet above the ground they may be containerized at elevated levels or dropped onto inclined chutes or scaffolding for subsequent collection and contain.erization. 3 .6.6 Containers (6 mil polyethylene bags or drums) shall be sealed when full (wet material can be exceedingly heavy.) Bags shall not be over-filled and shall be securely sealed to prevent accidental opening and leakage by tying tops of bags in an overhand knot or taping in gooseneck fashion . Do not seal bags with wire or cord (bags may be placed in drums · for staging and transportation to the landfill). Bags shall be decontaminated on exterior surfaces by wet cleaning and HEPA vacuuming before being placed in clean drums and sealed with locking ring tops). 3.6 .7 Large components removed intact may be wrapped in 2 layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting secured with tape, and appropriately labeled, for transport to the landfill. 3.6.8 Asbestos containing waste with sharp-edged components (e.g. nail, screws, metal lath, tin sheeting) will tear the polyethylene bags and sheeting and shall be placed in drums for disposal. The alternate use of fiber bags that are then double bagged in 6-mil asbestos bags may be used with the Consultant's written permission on a case by case basis . 3 .6.9 After completion of all stripping work, surfaces from which ACM have been removed shall be wet brushed and sponged or cleaned by some equivalent method to remove all visible residues and all surfaces in the work area shall be wet wiped and HEP A vacuumed. *****END OF SECTION***** 42 of56 <: '<S'7?: ~ . Edward B. Barganier c ___ == .. -·~consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.7 Removal Procedures -Glove Bag Procedures November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3. 7 .1 Prior to performing any asbestos removal using the glove-bag method, CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate to CONSULT ANT that he or she is competently trained and experienced in established, safe glove-bag removal techniques. 3. 7 .2 Prepare work areas as previously specified. 3.7 .3 Place one layer of duct tape around pipe insulation at points where glove-bag will be attached. Place tools in bag. 3.7.4 Attach, and use glove-bag in accordance with manufacturer 's instructions , unless more stringently specified herein. Insert sprayer wand through water sleeve. 3.7.5 Seal water sleeve tightly round the wand to prevent leakage. 3.7.6 Use smoke tube and aspirator bulb to test seal. Gently squeeze glove-bag and look for smoke leaks. Seal leaks and retest. 3.7 .7 Wet the asbestos-containing material within the glove~bag with amended water prior to removal. Utilize a minimum of two asbestos workers per glove-bag. 3.7.8 Carefully cut and remove·asbestos-containing materials within the glove-bag. Exercise care to avoid cutting bag while cutting asbestos-containing materials from piping, fittings, and other ancillary equipment. · 3.7.9 Thoroughly wet removed material, bag and piping with amended water. Scrub exposed piping and fittings with a bristle or nylon brush. Remove visual accumulations of debris from piping. Allow mist to settle. 3 .7 .10 · After removing asbestos-containing material, wet clean all surfaces to remove residual accumulated material. Continue wet-cleaning until surface is free of visible material. 3. 7 .11 Seal exposed piping and glove-bag sides with encapsulant. 3.7.12 Remove tools, through gloves or tool pouch by inverting, twisting ·glove, taping at twist to seal, and severing glove at midpoint of tape . 3.7.13 Collapse glove-bag by inserting HEPA-vacuum. Twist bag several times at the top of bag. Twist and tie to secure. 3. 7 .14 Place appropriately labeled 6-mil bags around glove bag. Score glove-bag above taped seal to remove from pipe and place inside 6-mil bag. Seal 6-mil bag around disassembled glove bag. *****END OF SECTION***** 43 of 56 ~ ~ Edward 8. Barganier ··~ DSHSConsultantlic. 10-5519 . Exp . Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbesto s Abatement 3.8 Clean-Up Procedures November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .8.1 Remove and containerize all visible accumulations of ACM and asbestos contaminated debris utilizing rubber dustpans and rubber squeegees to move material around. DO NOT use metal shovels to pick up or move accumulated waste. Special care shall be taken to minimize damage to floor surfaces. 3.8.2 Wet clean all surfaces in the work area using rags , mops and sponges as appropriate. 3 .8.3 Remove the cleaned outer la:yer of plastic sheeting. Critical Barriers (HVAC system vents and all other openings) shall remain sealed. The negative pressure ventilation units shall remain m continuous operation. Decontamination enclosure systems shall remain in place and be utilized. 3.8.4 Wet clean all surfaces in the work area using rags , mops and sponges as appropriate. Remove the cleaned inner layer of plastic sheeting. Critical Barriers (HV AC system vents and all · other openings) shall remain sealed. The negative pressure ventilation units shall remain in continuous operation. Decontamination enclosure systems shall remain in place and be utilized. 3. 8. 5 Wet wipe and HEP A Vacuum all surfaces in the work area 3.8 .6 Decontaminate all tools and equipment and remove from the work area. 3.8 7 Remove all containerized waste from the work area and waste container pass-out airlock. 3 .8.8 Inspect the work area for visible residue. If any accumulation of residue is observed, it will be assumed to be asbestos and the 24-hour settling period/cleaning cycle repeated. 3 .8.9 Notify Consultant for observation of cleaning to determine completeness. Surfaces shall be accepted as clean when free from dust, dirt, residue, films , or discoloration resultant from abatement operations or other activities subordinate to these operations . Additional cleaning cycles shall be provided, as necessary, at no cost to the Building Owner until these criteria have been met. 3 .8.10 Following the satisfactory completion of clearance air monitoring, remaining barriers may be removed and properly disposed of. A final visual inspection by the Owner's representative shall ensure that no contamination remains in the work area . Unsatisfactory conditions may require additional cleaning and air monitoring. (See Section 3 .14 Re-Establishment of the Work Area ... ). *****END OF SECTION***** 44 of5 6 <;.~: ~ Edward B. Barganier c_-------=-==-~~ Cons ultan t lie. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11/09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.9 Encapsulation Procedures November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .9 .1 Lock-down may be applied, at the Contractor's option, after the final visual inspection m accordance with Section 3.8 .9. · 3.9.2 Repair damaged and mis sing areas of existing (sprayed)/(troweled) materials with non-asbestos containing substitutes (specify). M aterial must adhere adequately to existing surfaces and provide an adequate base for application of encapsulating agents . Filler material shall be applied m accordance with manufacturer's recommended specifications. 3.9.3 Remove loose or hanging ACM in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.6. 3.9.4 After the work area has been rendered free of visible residues by the Project Manager/Air Monitor Technician and final approval given, a thin coat of satisfactory lock~down agent shall be applied to all surfaces in the work area including structural members, building components and plastic sheeting on walls, floors , and covering non-removable items, to seal in non-visible residue . The flash point for the loc~-down must be greater than 140 °F. *****END OF SECTION***** 45 o f 56 ~--. ~ _ --·--Edward B. Barganier C.:----=-=~~Consultant Li e. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.10 Air Monitoring 3.10.1 Baseline November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .10.1.1 Baseline samples shall be collected by the Consultant or his designee prior to the disturbance of ACM per T AHPR guidelines. 3 .10.1.2 A minimum of three baseline samples will be collected. 3.10.2 Ambient 3 .10.2.1 Ambient samples shall be collected by the Consultant or his des ignee every\ day of the asbestos abatement activity from start to finish. These samples shall be analyzed using NIOSH 7400 protocol, counting rules A. 3 .10 .2.2 Ambient samples will be collected daily from 1) inside containment, 2) outside containment but inside the building (if applicable), 3) negative pressure ventilation unit discharge, 4) immediately outside the entrance to the decontamination facility , and 5) outside of the waste container pass- through air lock if (applicable). A minimum of 5 ambient samples will be collected daily. Additional ambient air samples may be collected at the direction of the Consultant or at the discretion of the Asbestos Project Manager. 3.10.3 Clearance 3.10 .3.1 Following the completion of the cleanup operations , and after the visual inspection by the Consultant or his designee, final air samples shall be taken as set forth in the T AHPR guidelines. 3.10.3.2 Aggressive air sampling shall be performed. This is to be accomplished through use of an electric air blower (leaf blower). 3 .10 .3.3 Negative pressure ventilation units shall remain operational during clearance sampling and shall remain on until clearance is achieved . 3.10 .3.4 For non-AHERA Response Action abatement, clearance will be achieved if no sample is reported greater than 0.01 flee using NIOSH 7400 protocol, counting rules A. 3 .10.3.4 For AHERA Response Action abatement, clearanc e will be achieved if no sample is reported greater than 70 structures/mm2 using the TEM analysis method set forth in the AHERA regulation 40 CFR Part 763 Appendix A. 3 .10. 3. 5 Areas exceeding the above clearance levels shall be re-cleaned using the procedures found in Section 3.8 and re-sampled and re-analyzed until satisfactory levels are achieved. 3 .10.3.6 All costs of re-testing will be borne by th e Contractor. 3.10.4 OSHA Personnel Monitoring 3.10.4.1 CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL AIR MONlTORING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE WITH CONSULTANT TO PERFORM THlS REQUIRED PERSONNEL MONITORING UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACT. CONSULTANT WILL PERFORM THE OSHA-REQUIRED PERSONNEL AIR MONITORING FOR CONTRACTOR FOR A FEE, OR THE CONTRACTOR MAY EMPLOYEE A PROPERLY LICENSED AND CERTIFIED THIRD PARTY AIR MONITORlNG FIRM. NO REMOVAL ACTIVITIES SHALL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT PERSONNEL MONITORING AS PER OSHA REGULATIONS, AND IDSTORICAL DATA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN LIEU OF MONITORING FOR TIDS PROJECT. 46 of56 < ?:· ~~ Edward B. Bargani er C---~=-=·~ DSHS Cons ulta nt Lie. 10-551 9 Exp . Da te : 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .10.4.2 CONSULT ANT'S representative will not perform OSHA compliance air monitoring on behalf of the Contractor without a separate signed agreement to that effect. A copy of this agreement must be maintained at the site if such an agreement exists. *****END OF SECTION***** 47 of 56 _ _. ·-·..__ · Edward B. Barganier '~ C ·-~ DSHS Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized A sbestos Abatement 3.11 Disposal Procedures November 19 , 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .11.1 As the work progresses, to prevent exceeding available storage capacity on site, sealed and labeled containers of asbestos containing waste shall be removed and transported to the pre-arranged disposal location . The Contractor shall sign the manifest as proxy, and shall retain the generator copy of the manifest(s) to be incorporated into the project closeout. 3 .11.2 Disposal must occur at an authorized site in accordance with regulatory requirements of NESHAP and applicable State and Local guidelines and regulations. 3 .11.3 All dump receipts , trip tickets, transportation manifests or other documentation of disposal, shall be delivered to the Building Owner for his records. A recommended record-keeping format utilizes a chain of custody form that includes the names and addresses of the Generator (Building Owner), Contractor, pickup site, and disposal site, the estimated quantity of the asbestos waste and the type of containers used. The Generator , the Contractor, and the Disposal Site Operator should sign the form, as the responsibility for the material changes hands. If a separate hauler 1s employed, his name, address , telephone number and signature should also appear on the form. *****END OF SECTION***** 48 of56 ~= ~ Edward B. Barganier C ~ ··-~·§3::>,-9t~S Cons ultant Lie. 10-551 9 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.12 Transportation to the Landfill November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3.12 .1 Once ·drums, bags and wrapped components have been removed from the work area, they shall be loaded into an ENCLOSED truck or dumpster for transportation. All dumpsters must be enclosed and securable. At no time is the asbestos waste to be stored in anything that is not enclosed and securable. 3.12.2 When moving containers, utilize hand truck, carts and proper lifting techniques to avoid back injuries. Trucks with lift gates are helpful for raising drums during truck loading. 3.12.3 The enclosed cargo area of the truck or dumpster shall be free of debris and lined with two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting to prevent contamination from leaking or spilled containers. Floor sheeting shall be installed first and extended up the sidewalls. Wall sheeting shall be overlapped and taped into place. 3 .12 .4 Containers shall be placed on level surfaces in the cargo area and packed tightly together to prevent shifting and tipping. Large structural components shall be secured to prevent shifting and bags placed on top . Do not throw containers into cargo area. 3.12 .5 Personnel loading asbestos waste shall be protected by disposable clothing including head, body and foot protection and, at a minimum, half-face piece, air purifying dual cartridge respirators equipped with high efficiency filters where applicable. 3.12 .6 Any debris or residue observed on containers or surfaces outside of the work area, resulting from clean up or disposal activities, shall be immediately cleaned-up using HEP A filtered vacuum equipment and wet methods . 3 .12. 7 Large metal dumpsters are sometimes used for asbestos waste disposal. These should have doors or tops that can be closed and locked to prevent vandalism or other disturbance of the bagged asbestos debris and wind dispersion of asbestos fibers. Un-bagged material shall not be placed in these containers, nor shall it be used for non-asbestos waste. Bags shall be placed, not thrown, into containers to avoid splitting. 3.12.8 The Contractors Supervisor, as a proxy representative of the owner, shall sign the disposal waste manifest. *****END OF SECTION***** 49 of 56 <;--.,;~-~ _ Edward B. Barganier c.___ ···~~Consultant Lie . 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.13 Landfill Disposal November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .13 .1 Upon reaching the landfill, trucks are to approach the dump location as closely as possible for unloading of the asbestos containing waste. 3 .13 .2 Bags , drums and components shall be inspected, as they are off-loaded at the disposal site. Material in damaged containers shall be re-packed in empty drums or bags as necessary . (Local requirements may not allow the disposal of asbestos waste in drums. Check with appropriate · agency and institutions for appropriate alternative procedures .) 3.13.3 Waste containers shall be PLACED on the ground at the disposal site, not pushed or thrown out of trucks (weight of wet material could rupture containers). 3 .13 .4 Personnel off-loading containers at the disposal site shall wear protective equipment consisting of disposable head, body and foot protection and, at a minimum, half-face piece, air purifying dual cartridge respirators equipped with high efficiency filters. 3 .13 .5 Following the removal of all containerized waste, the truck cargo area shall be decontaminated using HEPA vacuums and/or wet methods to meet the no visible residue criteria. Polyethylene sheeting shall be removed arid discarded along with contaminated cleaning materials and protective clothing, in bags or drums at the disposal site . 3.13.6 If landfill personnel have not been provided with personal protective equipment for the compaction operation by the landfill operator Contractor shall supply protective clothing and respiratory protection for the duration of this operation. *****END OF SECTION***** 50 of56 <:...,_~-~ Edward B. Bargani er C_-~-=-~~Consulta nt li c. 10-551 9 Exp . Date: 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School , November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 Technical Project Specifications for Localized A sbestos Abatement 3.14 Re-Establishment of the Work Area and System Returns 3.14 .1 Re-establishment of the work area shall only occur following the completion of clean-up procedures and after clearance air monitoring has been performed and documented to the satisfaction of the Building Owner representative. 3 .14.2 Remaining polyethylene shall be removed at this time, maintaining decontamination enclosure systems and critical barriers . 3.14.3 3.14.4 3.14.5 3 .14.6 3.14.7 3.14 .8 3.14 .9 The Contractor and Owner representative shall visually inspect the work area for any remaining visible residue. Evidence of contamination will necessitate additional cleaning requirements in accordance with Section 3. 8. Additional air monitoring shall be performed in accordance with Section 3 .10 if additional clean up 1s necessary. Following satisfactory clearance of the work area , critical barriers and decontamination system may be removed and the polyethylene sheeting disposed of as asbestos contaminated waste. At the discretion of the Contractor, mandatory requirement for personal protective equipment may be waived following the removal of all barriers . Re-secure mounted objects removed from their former positions duriQg area preparation activities. Relocate objects that were removed to temporary locations back to their original positions. Re-establish HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems in proper working order. Remove contaminated HV AC system filters and dispose of as asbestos contaminated waste. Decontaminate filter assembly using HEPA vacuums and wet cleaning techniques. Install new filters in HV AC systems. Dispose of old filters as asbestos-contaminated waste material. *****END OF SECTION***** 51 of 56 < ::::::. c -~ Edward B. Bargan ier : ·--~~Consultant lic. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 3.15 Repair November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 3 .15 .1 Repair all areas of damage that occurred as a result of abatement actlv1ties. The owner representative, Consultant, and/or Project Manager shall conduct a "punch list" walkthrough of the completed work areas with the Contractor, Project Manager and/or field Supervisor who has authority to act as an agent on behalf of the Contractor, to assess damages prior to the issuance of a certificate of project completion. *****END OF SECTION***** 52 of 56 <;;.~ ~ Edward B. Barganier C___,,, ·-~~Consultant Lie. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement PART 4: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL 4.1 Training November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 4.1.1 Training shall be provided by the Contractor to all employees or agents who may be required to disturb asbestos containing or asbestos contaminated materials for abatement and auxiliary purposes and to all supervisory personnel who may be involved in planning, execution or inspection of abatement projects. 4.1.2 All workers must have a minimum of 24 hours training as required by the EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and any state requirements, such as additional training and license. Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rule 295.64 (d) requires four days (32 hours) of training for Asbestos Abatement workers. 4.1.3 All workers must have received the required medical examination. 4.1.4 All workers must be trained in the proper use of the type of respirators used on this job. 4.1.5 All workers must be trained in personal hygiene including entry and exit procedures for the work area, use of showers and prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing in the work area . 4.1.5 All workers must be trained in special safety hazards that may be encountered including electrical hazards, air contaminant, wetting agents, encapsulants, materials from Owner's operation, fire and explosion hazards, scaffold and ladder hazards, slippery surfaces, confined spaces, heat stress and noise. 4.1.6 Training must be provided by individuals qualified by virtue of experience, education, and licensure as applicable to discuss the topic areas. 4.1.7 Training is to have occurred within 12 months prior to the initiation of abatement activities. 4.1.8 Contractor must document training by providing date of training, training entity, course outline, and names and qualifications of trainers. *****END OF SECTION***** 53 of 56 -.: ·..__ Edward B. Barganier ~ --= , ··~sconsultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09 /12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 4.2 Medical Monitoring November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 4.2.1 Medical Monitoring must be provided by the Contractor to any employee or agent that may be exposed to asbestos in excess of background levels during any phase of the abatement project. (Due to the synergistic effect between smoking and asbestos exposure, it is highly recommended that only non-smokers be employed in positions, which may require them to enter asbestos contaminated atmospheres). 4.2 .2 Medical monitoring shall include at a minimum: 4.2.2.1 A work/medical history to elicit symptomatology of respiratory disease. 4.2 .2.2 A chest X-ray (posterior-anterior, 14 x 13 inches) evaluated by a certified B-Reader. *****END OF SECTION***** 54 of56 '....,..?5: ~ Edward B. Barganier c___, ··-~eonsultantlic. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD Elementary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement 4.3 Safety November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 4.3.1 PPE -All personal protective equipment must be properly maintained and cleaned. A record of all maintenance and cleaning must be kept and available for verification. 4.3.2 Potable water -There must be potable water available for the workers. It must be dispensed from a tap and there must be disposable cups available. 4.3.3 Toilets -There must be sufficient toilet facilities to meet OSHA's minimum requirements. 4.3.4 Illumination -There must be sufficient lighting to meet OSHA's minimum requirements. 4.3.5 Haz-Com -There must be a Hazardous Communications Program on the project with proof of employee acknowledgment of this program. 4.3.6 Fire Extinguishers -There must be sufficient fire extinguishers to meet TDSHS and OSHA minimum requirements. 4.3.7 Air Flow -If any electrical or other equipment must be left operational inside the containment it must: A. Be isolated from the contained work area with its own access that is completely separate from the work area . B. Sufficient airflow must be maintained to assure proper operation for the duration of the project. 4.3.8 Electrical-All electrical must be locked out and tagged out when possible. In addition, all electrical within the containment must be checked by a competent person. 4.3.9 Fall Protection -Fall protection must be provided to meet OSHA's minimum requirements. 4.3.10 Scaffold-All scaffolding must meet OSHA's minimum requirements and; A. Must have a competent person as defined by OSHA on all projects where scaffolding is erected. B. All scaffold erection must be designed by a professional engineer, and after creation must be inspected by this professional engineer. The Consultant is to be furnished in writing the certification of all scaffolding. C . All workers must be trained on scaffold safety as per OSHA requirements. The Consultants representative is to be trained by the Contractor in scaffolding safety. 4.3.11 Flash Point -No material may be used with a flash point less than 140° F. *****END OF SECTION***** 55 of 56 : ·..__ Edward B. Barganier ~= ·-~~Consultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/12 Anytown Independent School District ABCD El~mentary School Technical Project Specifications for Localized Asbestos Abatement November 19, 2010 ANYTOWN ISD006 PART 5: DRAWINGS 56 of56 <. ~-~ Edward B. Barganier c_--~~===-·~sultantlic. 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11 /09/12 REPORT OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 912 CRESTHA VEN 1005 CRESTHA VEN EULESS, TEXAS ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTS0688 Prepared for: MR. KURT KASSON, CBO CITY OF EULESS 201 NORTH ECTOR EULESS, TEXAS , Report Date: March 13, 2009 On-Site Date: March 4, 2009 -March 6, 2009 Prepared by: ENERCON SERVICES, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75234-7420 (972) 484-3854 (972) 484-8835 Fax Prepared by: Edw. B . Barganier Individual Asbestos Consultant DSHS License No. 105519 PROJECT SYNOPSIS FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 912 CRESTHA VEN & 1005 CRESTHA VEN EULESS, TEXAS At the request of Mr. Kurt Kasson, representing City of Euless, ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) has completed air monitoring and observation of work practices during removal of identified asbestos- containing materials (ACM) from the vacant residential structures located at 912 Cresthaven and 1005 Cresthaven in Euless, Texas. An asbestos survey was completed and an abatement design was completed by ENERCON, a .Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Asbestos Consulting Agency, prior to the initiation of the removal of ACM for the planned demolition. The asbestos abatement design, prepared by ENERCON, was based on the results of the asbestos survey as well as the demolition plans for the subject property as provided to ENERCON by the City of Euless representative, Mr. Kurt Kasson. The following identified ACM were specified for removal in accordance with DSHS and EPA National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) rules and regulations: • Approximately 4 ,116 square feet of ACM texture/joint compound with associated gypsum board wall systems • Approximately 1,368 square feet of ACM "popcorn" ceiling texture • Approximately 50 square feet of ACM floor tile and associated black mastic • Approximately 8 linear feet of TRANSIT flue At approximately 07:00 on March 4, 2009, the abatement contractor, E-Logic, Inc. of Southlake, Texas, began abatement activities on the subject property, which were completed by 16 :00 on March 6, 2009 . An ENERCON representative performed observations and air monitoring during the abatement activities to document that the project adhered to the applicable regulations . After the final visual inspections were conducted by ENERCON's DSHS licensed Asbestos Project Manager, it was concluded that the designated work areas were visually free of ACM and asbestos-contaminated debris. All ACM waste was double bagged, labeled, and transferred to a disposal trailer for transport to a regulated landfill. I This closeout report includes daily reports , air monitoring data, project notification, project specifications, and training and state licensing documents. 4~ Danny Craig Project Manager DSHS License No. 500195 Attachments: Edward B. Barganier Individual Asbestos Consultant DSHS License No. 105519 DSHS Notifications , Project Specifications , Air Monitoring Data , Daily Reports , Personal Log , Licenses and Certifications, Final Clearance Form · ~TEXAS Department of State Health Services r_j~~ ' " . . , . , . . . , :· . 'I --' --------------' J ASBESTOS/DEMOLffiON NOTIFICATION FORM r, --. .., . . -· . I I . ' · . ' -' , ... :1 L ___ , _________ ----.. -_______ ·---, ______ .. -------____________ . · ______ ___ ____ · ____ ._·__ . U TYPE OF NOTIFICATION: (Select one 1111djiD in the requested information) 181 ORIGINAL O AMENDMENT No. NIA O CANCELLATION D EMERGENCY •Was emergency request made to the Regional Office or Environmental Health Notifications Group (EHNG) by phone? 0Yes0No •If yes, the DSHS reference #: __ and name of the Regional or EHNG representative with whom you spoke? _ Date: / / Time:__ Oa.m. Op.m. •Describe the reason for Emergency:_ 0 ORDERED: (For structurally unsound facilities, att11eh copy of demolition order and identify Governmental 0/f,c/al) Name: __ Registration No._ Title: Date of order (MM/DD/YY): I I Date order to begin (MM/DD/YY): I I (x) AMENDMENTS: You IIIIISI Ct1ltf/1li!M the entlttfonn IIIUI !!J!Jr!J}t~ IIJ.IP,oprulle died /Jox(t!II) lllong tit~ left-1,tllld :liM of tltlsfonn t4 Below If in4i~ lllllelllkd llrformatlon. Amended TYPEOFWORK [81 Asbestos Abatement O Demolition O Annual Consolidated O&M D Abatement/Demolition Is this a phased project? D Yes 181 -No FACILITY INFORMATION 1. Facility Location 0 ....... Description or Facility Name: Residential House 0 ....... Physical Address: 912 Crestbaven Drive O ....... County: Tarrant City: Euless Zip:~ 0 ....... Facility Contact: Mr. Kurt Kas.wo Phone#: {817) 685-1630 2. Type of Facility (Select one) . 181 Public D Federal D Industrial/Manufacturing O NESHAP-Only D Public School K-12 3. Facility Details 0...... Description of Area/Room Number: Throughout Residence D...... Age of Building: 3&+ Size: 1,800 Number of Floors: ! O ...... Is this building occupied? D Yes 181 No O ...... Prior Use: Residential O ...... Future Use: City Use O ...... Date of Asbestos Survey/NESHAP Inspection: 01/27/09 0...... DSHS Inspector License #: 602943 D...... Analytical Method: 181 PLM D TEM O Assumed Asbestos D No Suspect Material D...... DSHS Laboratory License #: 300084 WORK SCHEDULE/ASBESTOS AMOUNTS (Note: if the atart date(s) entered below cannot be met, tlreDSHS Regional or Local Program office lnllSI be notified prior to tire scheduled start date. Failure to. do so a a Piolation of TARP A Section 295.61.) 1. Asbestos Abatement Work Schedule: 0 ...... Start date: 03/05/09 and End date: 03/06/09 O ...... Work days: 0Mon. 0Tues. 1'81Wed. 1'81Thurs. 181Fri. 0SaL Osun. 0 ...... Working hours: 7;001'81 a.m. D p.m. to ~ Oa.m. £8lp.m. 2. Demolition Work Schedule: 0 ...... Start date: NI/ Al and End date: / / 0 ...... Work days; 0Mon. 0Tues. Owed 0Thurs. 0Fri. 0Sat. Osun. O ...... Working hours:_ 0 a.m. D p.m. to __ Oa.m. Op.m. (x) Below if Amended C. ASBESTOS AMOUNTS ~ ...... Is Asbestos Present? D Yes D No (Complete the table below if asbestos is present) Asbestos-Containing Building Material Type Approximate amount of Asbestos *Only mark the boxes below on this chart if they are being amended Pipes Ln Ln Surface Area Ft M demolition demolition DESCRIPTION OF WORK PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES SQ SQ Cu Ft M . Ft O ...... 1. Description of procedures to be followed in the event that unexpected asbestos is found or previously non-friable asbestos material becomes crumbled, pulveriz.ed, or reduced to powder: STOP WORK, NOTIFY CONSULTANT AND TDSHS O ...... 2. Description of planned demolition or abatement work, type of material, and method(s) to be used: Removal of sheetrock walls/ceilings utilizing wet methods, full enclosures, negative pressure with Wet Decon. D ....... 3. Description of work practices and engineering controls to be used to prevent emissions of asbestos at the demolition site: Wet removal, critical barriers, full enclosures, negative pressure, protective clothing, doable bag waste, RFCI. removal methods (if applicable), PROJECT INFORMATION 0 ...... A. FACILITY OWNER Facility Owner Name: The City of Euless Phone#: (817) 685-1630 Attention: Mr. Ken Kasson Mailing Address: 201 North Ector City: Euless State: Texas Zip:~ 0 ...... B. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR #1 DSHS Asbestos Contractor License#: 800674 Contractor Name: E-Logic, Inc. Address: 2822 Market Loop, Suite #120 City: ~ State: TX Zip: 76701 Office Phone#: (972) 271-1583 Job-Site Phone#: ( ) N/A- 0 ...... C. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR #2 (Onzy if there is more than one Contractor) DSHS Asbestos Contractor License#: NIA Contractor Name: Address: City: __ · State: __ Zip: __ Office Phone#: ( ) Job-Site Phone#: ... (_.._) __ _ D.ASBESTOSSUPERVISOR D ...... DSHS Supervisor License #: 803617 Site Supervisor: Charles Oneal 0 ...... DSHS Supervisor License #: 804267 Site Supervisor: Margarito Zarate O ...... DSHS Supervisor License#: 804576 Site Supervisor: Celin Avestas (x) Below if Amended E. NESHAP TRAINED INDIVIDUAL 0 ...... NESHAP Trained Individual: ANY LICENSED SUPERVISOR Certification Date: / / 0 ...... F. DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR Demolition Contractor: N/A Address: City: __ State:_ Zip:_ Phone#:.,_(__.)..._ __ 0 ...... G. PROJECT CONSULTANT OR OPERATOR DSHS License No.: 100294 Project Consultant or Operator: Enercon Address: 12100 Ford Road, Suite #200 City: Dallas State: Texas Zip: 75234 Phone#: (972) 484-3854 D ...... H. Waste Transporter DSHS Waste Transporter License#: 40-0327 Waste Transporter: B&B Waste Transit, Inc. Address: 1916 Bridgestone Drive City: Corinth State: Texas Zip: W!Q Contact Person: Amy DrewPhone #: (214) 384-3600 0 ...... L Waste Disposal Site TCEQ Permit#: !mJ! Waste Disposal Site: DFW LANDFILL Address: 1600 RAILROAD STREET City: LEWISVILLE State: TEXAS Zip: 75067 Phone#: (972) 315-5421 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT I hereby declare that I have examined this notification and. to the best ofmy knowledge and belief, all information provided is complete, true, and correct. I affinn I am the owner, operator, or delegated agent and that I am responsible for the fee associated with this noti lso tand that the owner, operator, or delegated agent is responsible for notification to the department. · John M. Childress, Delegated Agent (Printed Name & Title) E-mail Address: elogicinc@aol.com Phone #: (817) 329-3600 IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOTIFICATION TIMELINESS REQUIREMENT: Date: 02/19/09 Your Asbestos/Demolition Notification form must be postmarked no less than ten working days (not calendar days) prior to the start of any asbestos abatement or demolition. Fll,ING FEE: An invoice will be mailed to the facility owner upon completion of the project: CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: (512) 834-6747 or (888) 778-9440 (toll free in Texas) MAIL FORM TO: ENVIRONMENTAL HEAL1H NOTIFICATIONS GROUP TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES PO BOX 143538 AUSTIN, TX 78714-3538 l*~TEXAS ~-~"~a::~rvices ASBESTOS/DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION FORM TYPE OF NOl"lFICA T ION: (Select o,re and fill in the reque!lted lnfonn.atioP1) ~ ORIGINAL O AMKNDMENT No._ 0 CANCELLATION 0 EMERGENCY •Was emergency request made to the Regional Office or Environmental Health Notifications Group (EHNG) by phone'? 0Yes[]No •If yes, the DSHS reference#: __ and name oftbc Regional or EHNG representative with whom you spoke? __ Date: / / Time: __ Oa..m. Op .m. . •Descnoe the reason for Emergency: _ 0 ORDERED: (For struclurally unsou.ndfocilitirs, attacli copy of demolition order and identify Govemmentul Official) (X) Bel.ow jf Ainc:wdcd Na.me: !!!£A Registration No. N/A · Title: Date of order (MM/DD/YY): / / Da:te orde:r to begin (MM/DD/YY): / / AMENDMENTS: Y11rt "'1ut e11mpltk t~ ellltrcff>rm and mark tit, appropriat~ clm:k ~t1) alo,-g the /«ft-hand sid~ ofthi ,fnrm to l#IIICIM llmt!lffld lnfomtallon. TYPE OF WORK (8J Asbestos Abatement D Demolition D Annual Consolidated O&M D Abat~ment/Demolition Is this a pha11Cd project? D Yes C8J No FACILITY INFORMATION 1. FaclliCy Location 0 ....... Description or Facility Name: Residential House O ....... Physical Address: 1005 Crcstbaven Dr. O ....... County: Tarrznt City: El!kH Zip: 76039 O ....... Facility Contact: Kurt Kasson Phone II : (817} 685-1630 2. Type of FaciliCy (Select one) l8J Public O Federal O Industrial/Manufacturing D NESHAP-Only D Public School K-12 3. Facility Details O ...... Description of Area/Room Number:~ 0.. .... Age of Building: 30 + Size: 1800 Number of Floors:! O ...... Is this building occupied? 0 Ye.,; £81 No D...... Prior Use: Same 0 ...... Future Use : City U11e O ...... Date of Asbestos Survey/NESHAP ln!lpcction : 01/27/09 D ...... DSHS Inspector License #: 602943 O. .. . . . Analytical Method: ~ PLMLJTEM D Assumed Asbestos D No Suspect MHteri al 0... .. . DSIIS Laboratory License #: 30--0084 WORK SCHF.llUT ,F../ ASBESTOS AMOUNTS (Nort: if tlir xt"art dat~(.1) ~IE(ered /)e/QJP cannot bt mtt, thr DSHS R~nlll or Local, Program offlce mMSI bt nodfld prior to tlruclu!dldt!d start date. Fclllu"-U> duf> Is a l'lolatlon of TAllPA Smim1 l'JS.61 .) l. Asbestos Abatement Work Schedule: O ...... Start date: 03/~/09 and · End dace: 03/11/09 O ...... Work days : ~Mon. c&1Tues. 1&1Wed. [8JThurs. [8]Fri. 0Sat 0Sun. D ...... Working hours: 8:00 [;8l a.m . D p.m . to 5:00 Oa.m. l:8]p .m. 2. Demolition Work Schedule: O ...... Start date : / / and End date: I I O ...... Work days : OM on. 0Tues. 0Wed. 0Thurs. 0Fri. Osat. 0Sun. O ...... Working hours: __ D a.m. D p.m. to __ Da.m . Op.m . FORM APB /1 5, REV 5/07 (1) Btlowlf Amended 1 V V "J I I · • L . , L.V I \\,.., C. ASBESTOS AMOUNTS D ..... T11 Asbestos Present'? (gl Yes O No (Cnmplne dit tahk below If asbe1,·tt1.J h present) AsbestOt1-Coutaining Building Material Type Approximate amount of ~bestos •only mar/c the boxes below on th~ t:liart ift/iey are being amended Pipes Ln Lo Surface Area Ft M demolition demolition DESCRIPTION OF WORK PRACTlCES AND PROCEDURES SQ SQ Cu Ft M Ft 't j ' 4 o ..... . 1. Description of procedures to be followed in the event that unexpected asbestos is found or previously non-friable asbestos material becomes crumbled, pulveri?.ed, or reduced to powder: Wotk will cease and appropriate penonwill be notlfle Immediate steps wfll be made to corred conditions 11nd repair or remove tbe friable materials with traiaed perso ns. Notify mSHS as soon as possible. O ,, .... 2. Description of planned demolition or abatement work, type of material , and method(s) to be used : Hand removal ~fall walls and ceiliags surraclng, lntluding wallboard, thouehout sublect property. Hand removal or limited guantitie damaged floor tile/ mastic. AU work.will Involve wet methods,HEPA vacuums, licensed transport and disposal. D ..... ,. 3. Description of work practices and engineering controls to be 11.,;ed to prevent emissions of asbesto~ at the demolition site: HEPA vaccum, air filtntion, wet removal, w11ste containerization and required PPE PROJECT INFORMATION Q .... ,. A. FACILITY OWNER Facility Owner Name: City Of Euless Phone H: (817) 685-1630 Attention : Kurt Kalwtn MaHing Address: 201 North Ector Cily : ~ SW:e: Tuas Zip: 76039 0 ...... B. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR #1 DSHS Asbcslos Contractor r .icense #: 80-0764 Contractor Name: Environmental Ren1ediatiop Services Addniss: 101 S. Coit Rd Bldg 36 Suite W7 City: Richardson Stale: I£!!! Zip : ~ Office Phone#: (972) 387-3089 Job-Site Phone#: (214) 869-3683 0 ...... C. ASBESTOS ABATl£MENT CONTRACTOR #2 (On~ if lh~re ls more than one Contraaor) DSHS Asbestos Contractor License#: ~ Contractor Name : N/ A Address: N/ A City:~ State : NIA Zip : N/A Office Phone#:< ) NIA-Job-Site Phone#: ( ) N/A- D. ASBESTOS SUPERVISOR 0 ...... USHS Supervisor License#: 80-4276 Site Supervisor: Aumtjn Ramos O ... ,.. DSHS Supervisor License#:__ Site Supel'\lisor : Any Licence Supervisor FORM/J>D 115 , REV 5/0 7 02 -19 -09;11:27 ;EJRS EDRS, INC. OBA ERS ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES 'J'O: Ed Baiganiet COMPJ\NY: P..nctt:on v ,\X NUMDER: 972-484-8835 PHONE NUMBtiR: 972-484-3854 RE: PACSJMILE TR.ANSMJ'TTAL SHEE'I' FROM: Joe Boniooaro D.ATE: 2/19/('f) TO'l'AL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: 4 Euless House 1005 Cresthavcn 101 S. COIT 7 BLDG. 36, SUITE 297 RICHARDSON, TEXAS 7.5080 PHONE 972-387-3089 l'AX 972-386-6689 Department of State Health Services ASBESTOS/DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION FORM TYPE OF NOT IFICATION: (Select one a11dfll/ /,i tlte requested informatio11) 0 ORIGINAL [2J AMENDMENT No. 01 0 CANCELLATION D EMERGENCY •Was emergency request made to the Regional Office or Environmental Health Notifications Group (EHNG) by phone? 0Yes 0No •If yes the DSHS reference #: __ and name of the Regional or EHNG representative with whom you spoke? __ Date : I I Time:__ Oa.m. Op.m. •Describe the reas()n for Emergency: __ D ORDERED: (For structurally u11so11nd facilities, attach copy of demolition order and identify Governmental Official) Name: NIA Registration No. N/A (x) Below if Amended Title: Date of order (MMIDD/YY): / / Date order to begin (MM/DD/YY): / / AMENDMENTS: You must complete the entire form and mark the appropriate check bo:c.(es) along tl,e left-hand side of this form to indicate amended i!fformlllion. TYPE OF WORK r2J Asbestos Abatement D Demolition D Annual Consolidated O&M D Abatement/Demolition Is this a phased project? D Yes [2J No FACILITY I.NFORM~TION ·· 1. Facility Location O ....... Description or Facility Name: Residential House O ....... Physical Address: 1005 Cresthaveit Dr. O ....... County: Tarrant City: Euless Zip: 76039 0 ....... Facility Contact: Kurt Kasson Phone #: (817) 685-1630 2. Type of Facility (Select om:) L8J Public D Federal D Industrial/Manufacturing D NESHAP-Only D Public School K-12 3. Facility Details [2J ...... Description of Area/Room Number: Throughout Residence O ...... Age of Building: 30 + Size: 1800 Number of Floors : l 0 ...... ls this building occupied? D Yes r2J No [2J ...... Prior Use: Residential D...... Future Use : City Use 0 ...... Date of Asbestos Survey/NESHAP Inspection : 01/27/09 O ...... DSHS Inspector License #: 602943 0 ...... Analytical Method: [gJ PLM O TEM D Assumed Asbestos D No Suspect Material O ...... DSHS Laboratory License #: 30-0084 WORK SCH EDU LE/ ASBESTOS AMOUNTS (Note: iftlle start da1e(s) entered below can11ot be met, the .DSHS Regio11al or Local Program office must be notified prior to the scheduled stan date. Failu re to do so is a violation of TAHPA Section 295.61.) 1. Asbestos Abatement Work Schedule: r2J ...... Start date: 03/05/09 and End date: 03/06/09 [2J ...... Work days: 0Mon. 0Tues. Owed. [2JThurs. [2JFri. 0Sat. Osun. [2J ...... Working hours: 7:00 [2J a.m. 0 p.m . to 6:00 Oa.m. [2lp.m . 2. Demolition Work Schedule: O ...... Start date : I I and End date: / / O ...... Work days : 0Mon. 0Tues. 0Wed. 0Thurs. 0Fri. 0Sat. 0Sun. o ...... Working hours : __ o a.m . D p .m . to __ Oa.m . Op.rn . FORM APB #5 , REV 5/07 (x) Below if Amended C. ASBESTOS AMOUNTS C8J ...... Is Asbestos Present? C8J Yes O No (Complete tlie table below if asbestos is present) Asbestos-Containing Building Material Type Approximate amount of Asb~tos *Only mark the boxes beiow on fl,is cJ,art if they are being amended Pipes Ln Ln Sur(ace Area Ft M X RACM to be removed 2516 RACM left in place during demolition D Interior Cate2ory I non-frhtble removed Exterior Category I non-friable removed Cate2ory I non-friable left in place during demolition X Interior Cateeory 11 non-friable removed 4 X Exterior Category II non-friable removed Category II non-friable left in place during demolition RACM Off-Facility Comoonent .. ; ;,, :::lt"".J. jl~" I~ ..• OESCRIP1'ION OF WORK PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES SQ SQ Cu Ft M Ft X 1::.tt(-' • ~J~~~--,'~ ,:. • •. l, ', .. ~ ['( 1 1 ~ ; r.; : .. " ~ ·f"-t.,H .. ; ·-~;t,• ,·· "I·.,··!:' l:8J ...... I. Description of procedures to be followed in the event that unexpected asbestos is found or previously non-friable asbestos material becomes crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder: Suspend work, restrict area, notify consultant/DSHS/owner. [8] ...... 2. Description ofplaJ1ned demolition or abatement work, type of material , and method(s) to be used: Removal ofsheetrock walls and ceilings and removal of transite flue pipe utilizing wet methods, negativ~pressure containment with shower decon. unit in accordance with Project Specifications document. [8J ....... 3. Description of work practices and engineering controls to be used to prevent emissions of asbestos at the demolition site: Regulated areas, wet removal methods, negative-pressure enclosures, double bag waste, shower decon., protective ciothing per Project Specifications document. PROJECT .IN FORM A TJO.N 0 ...... A. FACILITY OWNER Facility Owner Name: City Of Euless Phone #: (817) 685-1630 Attention: Kurt Kasson Mailing Address: 201 North Ector City: Euless State: Texas Zip: 76039 l:8J ...... B. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR #I DSHS Asbestos Contractor License #: 80-0674 Contractor Name: E-Logic, Inc. Address: 2822 Market Loop, Suite 120 City: Southlake State: Texas Zip: 76092 Office Phone #: (817) 329-3600 Job-Site Phone #: (214) 802-8859 0 ...... C. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR #2 (011{v if there is more titan 011e Co11tractor) DSHS Asbestos Contractor License #: N/ A Contractor Name: N/A Address: N/ A City : N/A State: NIA Zip: NIA Office Phone #: ( ) N/A-Job-Site Phone #: ( ) N/A- D. ASBESTOS SUPERVISOR l:8J ...... DSHS Supervisor License #: 804267 Site Supervisor: Margarito Zarate l:8J ...... DSHS Supervisor License #: 803617 Site Supervisor: Charles Oneal l:8J ...... DSHS Supervisor License #: 804576 Site Supervi sor: Celin Ayestas FO RM APB #5. REV 5i07 (x) Below if Amended E. NESHAP TRAINED INDIVIDUAL 0 ...... NESHAP Trained Individual: ANY LICENSED SUPERVISOR Certification Date: _/_/_ 0 ...... F. DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR Demolition Contractor: Address: City : __ State: __ Zip: __ Phone #:,_(_.,_) __ _ [8] ...... G. PROJECT CONSULTANT OR OPERATOR DSHS License No.: 100294 Project Consultant or Operator: Enercon Consulting ,LLC Address : 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 City : Dallas State: Texas Zip: 75234 Phone #: (972) 484-3854 [8] ...... H. Waste Transporter DSHS Waste Transporter License #: 400327 Waste Transporter: B&,B Waste Transit, Inc. Address: 1916 Bridgestone Drive City: Corintlt State: Texas Zip: 762 IO Contact Person: Amy DrewPhone #: (214) 803-3184 [8] ...... I. Waste Disposal Site TCEQ Pennit #: MSW-102SB Waste Disposal Site: DFW Landfill Address: 1600 Railroad Street City: LewisyHle State: Texas Zip: 7S067 Phone #: (972) 315-5421 CERTIFJCATJON STATEMENT I hereby declare th~t I have examined this notification and, to the best ofmy knowledge and belief, all information provided is comRlete, true, and, correct. 1 affirm that I am the owner, operator, or delegated agent and that I am responsible for the fee assoctated with this notification . I also understand that the owner, operator, or delegated agent is responsible for notification to the d Cary D. Clark, Delegated Agent (Printed Name & Title) E-mail Address : cclark@elogicinc.net Phone#: (817) 329-3600 IMPORT ANT INFORMATION NOTIFICATION TIMELINESS REQUIREMENT: Date: 03/03/09 Your Asbestos/Demolition Notification form must be postmarked no les s than ten working days (not calendar days) prior to the start of any asbestos abatement or de molition . FILING FEE: An invoice will be mailed to the facility owner upo n completi o n of the project. CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: (51 2) 834-6747 or (888) 778-944 0 (toll free in Texas) MAIL FORM TO: ENVIRONMENTAL H EALTH NOTIFIC ATIONS GRO UP FORM APR #5, REV 5/07 · TEXAS DEPARTME NT OF STATE H EA LTH SERVIC E S PO BOX 143538 AUSTLN, TX 78714-3538 ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. 12100 Ford Road , Suite 200 Dallas , TX 75234 (972) 484-3854 Fax : (972) 484-8835 MINIMUM SPECIF/CATIONS FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT C ~ ~WMd?.:;-2; DSHS Consultant Lie . 10-55 19 Exp. Date: 11/09/10 FOR WORK PERFORMED AT: VACANT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE 91 2 CRESTHA VEN DRIVE. EULESS, TEXAS 7 6039 . ENERCON PROJECT NO. ASBTS0688 PREPARED ,FOR: Mr. Kurt Kasson, CBO City of Euless 20 1 North Ector Euless, Texas 76039 REPORT DATE: March 3. 2009 Vacant Residential Structure Euless, Texas Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement TABLE OF CONTENTS MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Vacant Residential Structure Euless, Texas Page 2 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 CERTIFI CATION .................................................. . ................................................................. 3 1.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ANO RELATED REQUIREMEN TS ........................................................ 3 1.1 SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................... . ....................................... 3 1.2 MATERIALS EXCLUDED/SURVEY INFORMATION ............................................................................. 5 1.3 SCHEDULE/SEQUENCING.... . .. ..... . .... ...... ................................. .. . . . .. . .. .. . 5 1.4 POST JOB SUBMITTALS ................................................ :.............. ... . ............................................. 6 2.0 PROCEDURES .................. .................................. .......... . ..... . .............. . ............................................. 8 3 .0 CLEANUP SEQUENCE ............ . .... .......... ........... . .......................................................................... 10 4.0 ENCAPSULATION ............................................................................................................................ 1 1 5.0 TESTING LABO RA TORY SERVICES .... ........ ................. ... . . . ... . ............................................ 1 l 6.0 FINAL CLEARANCE CRITERIA ................................................................................................................ 1 1 7.0 CONSULTANT'S AUTHORIZATION .............................. : ...................................................................... 12 APPENDICES/ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 13 o Abatement Plans o Figure 1 - 9 1 2 Cresthaven Drive o OSHS Notification o Special Forms: o Respirator Training Certification Form (SF-3 ) o Certificate of Worker's Relea se Form (SF-4 ) o Certificate of Completion Form (SF-6 ) . o Survey Information C ~ Edw,:z!;~ DSHS Consultant Lie . I 0-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/_IO Vacant R esidentia l Structure Euless , Texas Minimum Specificati?ns for Asbestos Abatement MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Prepared for City of Euless Vacant Residential Structure Euless, Texas March 3, 2009 CERTIFICATION : Page 3 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 Th e attached . Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement for the above referenced project dated March 3, 2009, was prepared by Enercon SeNices. Inc (ENERCON), Te xas Department of State Health SeNices (DSHS) Asbestos Consultant Agency, Licens~ # 10~0294, in accordance with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) and by the following individual(s) employed by ENERCON: ~~~-6~~ DSHS Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant No. I 0-55 19 (Expires 11/09/20 I OJ I. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS: General provisions of the contract in cluding general and supp lementary conditions, apply to the work of this sect ion. Th e contract documents show the work of the contract and related requireme nts and conditions impacting the project. Related requirements and conditions include the Bid Form, Proposal, Addenda, applicable codes and regulations, notices and permits, existing site conditions and restrictions on use of the site, requirements for partial owner occupancy during work, coordinat ion w ith other work and phasing of work. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap of the above references, the more stringent provisions app ly. All abatement related activities will be performed in full compliance with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) and these specifications. Where these spec ifications and the TAHPR conflict the more stringent will apply. I . I . SCOPE OF WORK: The Scope of Work was determined after review of the asbestos inspection, performed by ENERCON, dated January 27, 20 09 after consu ltation with Mr. Kurt Kasson, representing City of Eul ess (Client), regarding the extent of the building materials anticipated to be disturbed by the planned demolition at the subject property. Contractor is responsible for field verification of ACM quantity and location. Any discrepancy between specified lpcation and quantity of ACM, and CONTRACTOR field estimates must be verified in writing by ENERCON before the Contractor may submit a pay request for work performed. No change orders will be approved unless additional work is approved, in writing, by Client prior to the work being performed. T ~"="="1--',H--l'<P"=+~--Cl..~es~onsible for following th e speci ficati ons contained in this Design and ~~~a:'._~ e State, Local ar:id Federal regulations. If documents disagree with one Edward 8. Bargame DSHS Cons ultant Lie. I 0-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09/10 Vacant Residen ti al St ru cture Eu less, Texas Minimum Specifications for As bestos Abatement Page4 Ma rch 3, 2009 AS BTS0688 with another, the superior quality or greater quantity of work or material s shall be performed or furnished. I . I . I. EXTENT OF WORK: A brief summary of the extent of the work and non-binding to the contract documents is as follows : BASE BID : Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and asbestos-contaminated elements (ACE) utilizing wet methods within full, n egative-pressure containments equipped with H EPA ventilation from specified areas of the structure designated below. The following asbestos- containing materials (ACM) will be removed at the property where applicable: SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS -CONTAINING MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED 9 I 2 Cresthaven Dr ive Ident ified ACM Approximate Loca ti on ' Approx imate Quantity ACM texture associated Throughout the structure 2,240 Square with gypsum board wall Feet systems 9"x9" floor tile and Bathroom 50 Square associated black mastic Feet ACM ceiling texture Throughout the structure 500 Square (Popcorn) Feet Transit flue pipe Hot water heater closet 41.f. 1See attached Abatement Plans for further detail on ACM abatement scope and lo ca ti o n . The Work Area w ill be inclusive of the locations and the quantities noted above, in the attached Abatement Plans, and as directed by a representative of ENERCON . The Work may be broken down into multiple Work Areas at the discretion of the Contractor. However, the Contractor will receive no additional time to perform the work on the basis of having multiple Work Areas and associated Cleaning Sequences. 1.1.2. TASKS : The Work lo cated at the sit e is summar ized briefly as follows: The PROJECT requires the removal of the materials outlined in Section I . I . l . Contractor is responsible for all demolition necessary to access the materials specified for removal /i .e. carpet, Edward B. Bargame DSHS Consultant Lie . l 0-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09/10 ~ ceiling systems, adhered ceiling tile, etc.). Th e asbestos abatement dari.ce with these specifications and procedures as outlined. Th ese Vaca nt Reside ntia l Structure Eul ess, Texas Mi ni mu m Specificat ions for As bestos Abatement Page 5 March 3, 2 00 9 AS BTS 0 688 specifications define the type of asbestos materials to be removed and the appropriate engineering co ntrols to be used during th e aba tem ent. The Contractor shall be solely responsible to read, understand and comply with these spec ifica t ions . Asbestos Removal within Full Containment Th e Contractor will utilize a negative pressure enclosure, PPE, and wet methods, as specified, For all remova l operat io n s conducted within th e specified containm ents . The Contractor is responsible For prompt clean-up and disposa l of waste and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak tight containers. Th e Contractor will conduct a wet decontamination of equipment and tool s before final clea rance sa mpling in the work area. Utilities: The cost to provide, connect, and maintain in good working order, temporary power and water · service For th e Contractor's use shall b e born e by th e Owner. Contractor shall provide a weatherproof, ground fault interrupted temporary electric power service and di st ribution panels of sufficient size, capacity, and power characteristics for each use. The cost to provide, conn ec t and ma intain , in good working order, temporary electrica l service For the Contractor's u se shall be born e by the Contractor. Remove connections and all extens ions of utiliti es at projec t completion. CON TRAC TOR shall use temporary utility connections acceptable to appropriate reg ulatory agencies as needed tci perform the Work. GENERAL WORK INCLUDED : 1. CONTRAC TOR shall prepare and submit, on behalf of th e OWNER notice of impen d ing commencement of asbestos removal activities in w ri ting to: Te xas Departm ent of State H ea lth Serv ices Divi sio n of Occupationa l H ea lth Asbestos Programs Branch 1 1 00 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 CONTRACTOR shall comply with the applicable notice period set Forth by the applicab le reg ulations. Witho ut written approval From the above agency, CO NTRACTOR shall not shorten th e applicable noti ce peri od U se appropriate Forms For notices to the agency. CON TRACTOR shall b e responsibl e for t im ely revis ion of the notification as needed. 2. CONTRACTOR may store equipment and materials on ly in a reas designated by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall su pply any additional secured temporary storage req uired For storag e o f equipment and materia ls For duration o f project. 3. CONTRACTOR shall park only in areas designated by OWNER. Edward B. Barg anier DSHS Co nsu lta nt Li e. 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09/10 Vacant Residential Structure Eul ess, Texas Minimum Specificat ions for Asbestos Abatement Pa ge 6 Ma rch 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 4. CONTRACTOR shall take special care during all phases of Work to protect those interior finishes of the subject work areas which are not to be removed as ACM or are not to be removed in order to access ACM. 5. CONTRACTOR shall maintain containment security and fire watch on-site at all times, 24 hours per day, from the time of first disturbance of asbestos-containing material until the acceptance of final air test results by ENGINEER. Personnel performing these duties shall be able to speak Engl ish and be properly trained and qua li fied to enter the work area containment in appropriate protective equipment in the eve nt it becomes necessary to enter the contam in ated space. 6. ENGINEER will observe the sta tus and progress of the Work for completeness and general comp li ance w ith the requirements of thes e work procedures. At a minimum, the observations will be conducted at the fo ll owin g tim es durin g the project a. Foll owing complete preparat ion of the work areas and prior to proceeding with actual removal of asbestos-conta inin g materials. b. During remova l of asbestos-co nta ining materials. c. A t designated times during the cleaning phas es. d . During de-mobilization from site. e. As appropriate during the Work and outlined elsewhere in these work procedures. 7. CONTRACTOR sha ll maintain a sign-in/out lo g in th e immediate vicini ty of the clea n room of the personnel decontamination units . Maintain sign-in/out logs from the time the first activity is performed until acceptance of the final air test resu lts by the ENGINEER. Require each individual entering the work areas, inclu ding the CONTRACTOR's workers, ENGINEER, TESTING LABORA TORY representatives, OWNER, an d government officia ls to sign in and out each time upon entering and leaving the work areas. Indicate date, printed o r typed name, sig nature, company or agency represented, and time entering and leaving the work areas . 8. CON TRA CTOR sha ll maintain an asbestos waste log to be comp leted as asbestos-containing waste is removed from the work areas for dispo sa l. Indicate date; description of waste included; number, size, and type of waste containers removed from work areas; time of day; and signatu re of recorder. 9. CONTRACTOR sha ll leave all areas visib ly clean, free from dust; dirt debris, and abatemen t refuse at completion of the Work subject to visual observation and acceptance by ENGINEER and OWNER. 10 . 1.2. MATERIALS EXCLUDED/ SURVEY INFORMATION : ENERCON has prepared these specifications for the remova l of the aforementioned materials and no oth ers. Should · additiona l materials be disturbed in the proce ent or subsequent demolition, the original asbestos survey must first be consu lte hat all Ed ward B. Barg an ier DSHS Con sultan t Li e. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11/09/10 Vacant Residential Structure Euless, Texas Page 7 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement building materials impacted by the abatement renovation, or demolition have been sampled and that all asbestos-containing material s have been properly abated. A copy of the suNey is included as an atta chment to this specification. 1.3. SCHEDULE/SEQUENCING: I .3. I. Asbestos Abatement Contractor's Allowable Work Hours in Areas Approved by Consultant and Owner: 1.3.1.1. Monday through Friday from 0700 -1800 (See Sect. 1.3.3.) 1.3 .2.Asbestos Abatement Contractor Work Hours: 1.3.2. I. Contractor shall coordinate all work hours for abatement operations with the Consultant. Contractor shall submit any proposed schedule to Consultant for approval. Consultant will confirm schedule with the Owner prior to approval of Contractor's proposed schedule. These schedules should be arranged at least 24 hours in advance of any asbestos abatement. Asbestos Abatement Contractor may be permitted to perform work area preparation in areas approved by Consu ltant prior to the scheduled removaljabatement. It is to be understood that none of these preparation activities will disturb or result in a release of ,asbestos fibers. Contractor may perform no work in any area without prior written notification from Consu ltant. 1.3.3 . Working hours and dates submitted in the DSHS I 0-day notification (attached) will be adhered to. l .3.4. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with failure to achieve final cleaning standards and/or air clearance testing. 1.4. POST JOB SUBMITTALS: J .4. I . 1.4.2. 1.4.3. 1.4.4 . 1.4.5. Submit documentation to Consultant for review as spec ifi ed. Three copies of each submittal must be submitted . Upon completion of the Project the Contractor shall submit the following documentation to Consultant for revi ew Notice of impending commenc ement of asb estos removal in writing, and any amendments to the notification, to th e appropriate regulatory agency All required permits, sit e location, and arrangements for transport and disposal of asbestos-containing or contaminated materials. Submit certification that landfill site to be used meets all Stat~~ standards. · Edward B. Barganier DSHS Consultant Li e. 10-551 9 Exp . Date : 11 /09/10 Vacant Residential Structure · Euless, Texas Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement Page 8 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 J .4 6. Certification that the waste transporter was licensed in accordance with DSHS Asbestos Rul es and Regul at ions. Th e truck transporting the waste must have the following noted on the shipping pap e rs, manifests and trucks: -Hazardous Material Prop e r Shipping N am e: hazardous substance solid, N.O.S . -DOT Hazard Class: Cla ss 9 PG. Ill -Id entification Number NA 22 J 2 (friabl e waste) -R eportabl e Quantity RO -Name and Address of Generator J .4.7.Any building permits as requ ir ed by the City of Fort Worth for construction or demolition work (if any) requ ir ed durin g th e progres s of the Work. J .48. Documentation that each and every e mployee utilized on th e project has had instruction on the hazard s of asbestos expos ure, protective dress, use of showers, entry to and exit from work areas and on all aspects of work procedures and protective measures regarding asbestos removal. Copies of applicabl e current training certificates and DSHS li censing are acceptab le. J .4.9 , Insurance certificate issued to the Owner by th e Contractor's insurance carrier listing all coverage. J .4. J 0. Listing of supervisory p erso nnel (including foremen) and their ex p erience, qualifications, current DSHS li cens ing and current training certificates . 1.4. I I. Certification that each and eve ry worker utiliz ed on the Project by the Contractor or Subcontractor is actively in vo lved in an empl oyee medical survei ll ance program. 1.4. 12. Individually signed form s by eac h and every worker utilized on the Project by the Contractor or Subcontractor documenting that eac h is actively involved in a company employee re spirator protec ti o n program and ha s had appropriate training in res piratory protection (us e attac h ed Form SF-3). 1.4 . J 3 . Individually sign ed Certifi cate of Worker's Release Fo rm for eac h and every worker utilized on the Project by the Contractor or Subcontractor (use attached form SF - 4). 1.4 .14. 1.4 .15 . Edward B. Barganier DSHS Consultant Lie. 10-5519 Exp. Date : 11 /09/10 Vacant Res idential Structure Euless, Texas Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement 1.4 . 16 . Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens. Page 9 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 1.4 .17. Original disposal manifests signed by the operator of licensed landfill which acknowledge the Contractor's delivery (s) of waste material. Receipts shal l include date, quantity of material delivered, and signature of authorized representative of landfill. 1.4 .18 . A copy of the sign in/out log showing the following: date, name, social security number, entering and leaving time, company or agency represented and reason for entry for all persons entering the work area. 1.4 . 19. An alphabetical li sting of each employee used on the project and the exact dates on which he was present in the work area. 1.4 .20. A copy of employee air monitoring results relative to OSHA respiratory protection level compliance. 1.4.2 1. Certificate of Completion (SF -6) 2. PROCEDURES : 2. 1. Contractor is advised that some of the existing communication and electrical power in the Work Areas may not be disconnected. The Contractor is responsible for isolating and protecting all electrical items in the Work Area to protect workers. As a precaution, the Contractor shall treat all electrica l components as en erg ized. 2.2. Wo rkers shall pe rform all ACM remova l work with minimum respiratory protection consisting of dual-cartridg e, half-face air purifying respirators and wearing disposable su its. Dual HEPA/organic vapor cartridges . sha ll be utilized during the use of any solvents. Contractor is responsible for the performance of air monitoring and/or providing a Negative Exposur e Assessment (NEAJ to indicate that this respiratory protection will be adequate to meet all OSHA regulations for the type of work being performed. Respirator cartridge types s-hall conform to OS HA requirements and N IOSH labeling for the types of materials being removed, or so lvents being used . No downgrade of specified respir atory protection type will be permitted . Contractor is responsible for all site safety and for compliance with applicable OSHA regulations as it relates to the Contractor and the Contractor's employees and staff. 2.2.·1. ENERCON representative will not perform OS HA compl ianc e air monitoring on beha lf of the Contractor without a separate signed agreement to that effect. A copy of this agreement must be maintained at the site if such an agreement exists . 2.3. Maintain a sign in/sign out log on the job site to be used by all :c · rs abatement-related tasks (removal of ACM cleaning ofrespi rator;S, et .. ....__,,,:::::::::;~:=::,-i Edward B. Barga nier DSHS Con su lta nt Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11/09110 Vacant Residential Structure Euless, Texas Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement Page 10 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 2.4 Prior to commencement of removal activities (removing carpet. removal of cove ba se, demolition of building /mil/work co mponents in contact with the ACM etc.), seal all critical barriers including doors, windows, penetrations, and other openings with two layers of 6-mil plastic sheeting. All areas not includ ed in the abatement containment must be demonstrably isolated from the work area containment. 2.5. Construct any necessary visual barriers. At Contractors option, opaque plastic sheeting may be used on perimeter windows if black plastic is not available. 2.6 . Preparation for Removal of Interior ACM: Prepare Work Area in compliance with TAHPR requirements and as specified. Consyuct add itional wal/s/Aoors/barriers, as needed to isolate the work area, using two layers of 6-mil pla st ic sheeting. Do not disturb ACM during this process . 2.7. Ensure isolation of the Work Area for the duration of the Work by completely sealing off all openings and fixtures in the Work Area with plastic sheeting taped securely in place, including but not limited to, heating and ventilation ducts, doorways, corridors, windows, and light fixtures with plastic sheeting taped securely in place . 2.8. Construct a wet decontamination enclosure system consisting of a series of connected rooms, with curtained doorways . between any two adjacent rooms, for the decontamination of workers or of mater ials and equipment. The decontam ination enclosure system must contain at least four airlocks (3 chambers). If fiber levels during any part of the work exceed 0.0 I fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) inside the decontamination unit. Contractor will be required to, at Consultants option, clean all exposed surfaces in the decontamination unit. 2.9. Place the work area under negative pressu re utilizing HEPA filtration systems that comply with ANSI Z9.2-79, local exhaust ventilation. Allow no air movement system of air filtering equipment to discharg e unfiltered air outside the work area . Contractor is responsible for monitoring and record ing differential pressure between inside and outside the work area, and for presenting this data to Consultant for review upon request. The minimum differential pressure shall be maintained at -0.02 inch es of water prior to non-ACM demo work. Ma intain a negative pressure on the work area continuously (24 hours per day) from the start of the remova l of asbestos-containing material and until the area has been decontam inated and certified as such by the required air testing. Exhaust filtered air outside the building. 2. I 0. Notify Consultant for observation of the jobsite preparation. 2. I I . After preparation is determined by Consultant to be complete, wet visible ACM with amended water, and remove all specified ACM in the Work Area. 2. I 2. If additional suspect ACM is revea led during the removal of the ~:t'<f\f11-J---r>,ld.lll..J.. the project consultant for direction befo re proceeding. No Edward B. Barga nie r DSHS Consultant Lie. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11 /09/10 Vacant Res idential Structure Eul ess, Texas Minimum Specificati ons for Asbestos A batemen t Page 11 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 additional work w ill be accepted unless the change is approved in writing by the Owner prior to the performance of the work. 3. CLEANUP SEQUENCE : 3. 1. Remove all visible accumulations of asbestos-contain ing material and debris resultant from the abatement activities . 3.2. Fir st Cleaning -Wet clean and HEPA-vacuum all surfaces in the work area. 3.3 . Clean all equipment (exc lu ding that which will be ne eded for further clean in g phases) used in the work area and remove from · work area via the equipment decontamination encl osu re system 3.4. Replace all pre-filters in air filtration devices with clean filters. Clean all air filtration devices. 3.5. If any air sample collected during the cou rse of the work indicates an airborne fiber concentration of 0.08 f/cc or greater (insid e the Work A rea), allow a 3 hou r sett lin g period and subsequent second cleaning and observation by Consultant. 3.6. First Cleaning Observation -Notify Consultant for observation of cleaning to d ete rmin e comp leteness. Surfaces shall be accepted as clean w h en free from dust dirt residue, films , or discoloration resultant from abatement operations or other activities subordinate to these operations. 3.7. Following the cleaning sequence remove the plastic sheeting with th e following exceptions : 3.7 .1. Critical barriers must remain intact 3.8 . Fin a l Cleaning -Wet clea n and HEPA-vacuum all surfaces in the work area. 3.9. Final · Cleaning Observation -Notify Consultant for observation of clean ing to determine comp leteness. Surfaces shall be acce pted as clean when free from dust dirt re sidue, films, or discoloration resultant from abatement operations or other activities subordinate to these operations. 4. ENCAPSULATION : 4.1. 4.2. App ly one coat of sea lant to all surfaces with in the Work Area Apply sea lant as follows : Misting, spray in g, and pumping eq uipment as recom mend ed by the encapsu lant materials' manufacturers, shall be used . Edward B. Barganier DSH S Co ns ultant Li e. 10-551 9 Exp . Date: 11 /09/10 Vaca nt Res id ential Structure Euless, Texas Minimum Specifications for Asbestos Abatement Page 12 March 3, 2009 ASBTS0688 4.3. Encapsulant shall be installed by proc edures as recommend by the manufacture r's writte n instructions and shall be one approved for this work. 4.4. Wet wipe encapsulant from finished surfaces whic h ·are not scheduled for demolition . 4.5. After sealant is applied to all surfaces in the work area. allow a drying period of not less than 30 minutes . 5. TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES : 5.1. Testing laboratory will, at a minimum, co ll ect the following samples: o Baseline Air Samples : Testing Laboratory w ill collect at a min imum , 3 air samples representative of each Work Area. Test ing Laboratory will collect at least I ,250 liters of air per Baseline air sample . At the Consultant's dis cretion, these samp les may be archived w ithout analysis . o Abatement Monitoring Samples: For eac h abatement shift. Testing Laboratory will collect the following air samples, at a minimum, representative of each abatement Work Area: • Inside Work Area: 1 air sample per I 1,000 square feet of containment and/or regulated Work Area (minimum of 1 sample) • Outside Work Area: At least one sample at each of the following locations: Decontamination Clean · Chamber. Outside of the Decontamination uni t. Negative Air Exhaust and Critical Barrier: 5.2 , Testing Laboratory will test for final air clearance levels . upon notice from the contractor that work area has been accepted by Consultant as . visibly decontam inated. Final Air Testing shall b e performed using aggressive air samp li ng techniques. Analysis shall be performed using Phased Contrast Microscopy (PCM). 5.3. Re-clean and continue to clean at Contractor's expense. areas that do not comply with the specified final clearance leve l. Contractor shall bear cost of all follow-up tests necessitated by th e failure of th e air tests to meet the specified final clearance level. Contractor will be charged for cost of required follow-up testing. 6. FINAL CLEARANCE CRITERIA: 6. 1. Laboratory shall collect at least 1250 lit ers of ai r per samp le. 6.2. Laboratory shall collect a minimum of 3 samples per Work Area. 6.2. 1. Contractor will provide a minimum of 5 GFI exte nsion cords located throughout the Work Area at the direction of the Consu ltant for Consultant's use during the Final Clearance Sampling 6.2.2. Testing Laboratory shall test for the final air clearance lev·fi.l-8BBR-R<~ Contractor that Work Areas ha ve been accepted by Co -Ct a decontaminated. Edward B. Barganier DSHS Consu lta nt Lie . 10-5519 Exp . Date : 11 /09 /10 Vaca nt Residentia l Structure Euless, Texas Mini mum Spec ificatio ns fo r As bestos Abatement 6.3. The final clearance criteria will be determined as follows Page 13 Ma rch 3, 2009 AS BTS 0 688 6.3. 1. Samples analyzed using the Phased Contrast Microscopy (PCM) method shall have a reported fiber concentration of _:::0.01 fiber/cubic centimeters (f/cc) or less reported at the 9 5% confidence level. 6.4. Dismantle decontamination enclosure systems; remove critical barriers, and thoroughly HEPA-vacuum and wet clean immed iate areas. 6.5. Notify Consultant for obseNation to determine completeness of the demobilizat ion . 6.5.1. CONTRACTOR and Consultant (or Consultant's representative) will perform this observation together. 6.6 . Request for payment will not be approved until all submittals are reviewed and approved by Consultant and/or Owner. 7. CONSULTANT'S AUTHOR IZATION: DSHS Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant ( 10-55 19) Edward B. Barganier, and ENERCON SeNices, Inc., hereby authorize Danny Craig, a DSHS licensed Asbestos Project Manager, to act on behalf of the Consultant and Consulting Agency for the responsibilities of Engineer inspections, obseNations and documen tation requirements of the above referenced workplan. Ed ward B. Barganie r DSHS Consultant Li e. 10-5519 Exp. Date: 11109110 Decon City of Euless 912 Cresthaven Unit Euless Texas, 76039 !AFD! Decon Unit Legend: Decontanmanation Unit Air Filtration Device Asbestos Consultant: Edward B. Barganier I 0-5519 ( exp . 11/09/10) N ENERCON + Figure 1 Abatement Floor Plan Not to Scale Project No: ASBTS0672 Vacant Resi dentia l St ru ctu re Eu less , Texas Min im um Specificatio ns for As bestos Abatem ent APPENDICES/ATTACHMENTS: o As b estos Abate m e n t Pl a ns o Figure 1 - 9 1 2 Cr es tha ve n Dri ve o DS H S Notifi cat io n o Sp ecial Form s: o Res pirator Tra in ing Cert ification Form (SF-3) o Certifi cate of W o rke r's Release Form (S F-4) o Certifi cate o f Com pl etio n Form (S F-6 ) o Survey Info rm atio n Page 14 Ma rch 3, 2009 AS BTS0688 Edward B. Ba rga ni er DSHS Co nsultant Li e. 10-5519 Exp . Date: 11 /09 /10 RESPIRATOR TRAINING CERTIFICATION FORM I hereby certify that I have been trained in the use of each type of respiratory protection equipment required for use on this prqject. The training included the following I. Exp lanation of dangers related to misuse . 2. Instruction on putting on, fitting, testing and wearing the respirator. 3. Instructi o n on inspection, cleaning and maintaining the respirator. 4. Instruction on emergency situations . I further certify that I understand the use, care and in spection of the re spirator and have tested and worn the unit. Typed or Printed Name: _____________________ _ Signature . __________________________ _ Social Security Number: _____________________ _ Notary: -~-__,,,,------,----------Date :. ________ _ (Signature) Seal SF - 3 CERTIFICATE OF WORKER 'S RELEASE FORM DATE ______________ _ TO E-Logie, Inc RE: Asbestos Abatement Vacant residential structure 9 I 2 Cresthaven Drive Eules5, Texas I. In consideration of my employment by, ___________________ ~ (Contractor) in conjunction with the removal and disposal of asbestos, or other work in asbestos-contaminated work area(s), and in consideration of the sum of ONE AND NO/ I 00 ($ 100) DOLLAR and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt sufficiency, and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the unders igned does hereby acknowledge, warrant represent covenant and agree as follows: (a) I acknowledge and understand that I have been or will be employed in connection with the removal of, disposal of, or other work in asbestos-contam inated work areas, and I acknowledge that I have been advised of and I understand the dangers inherent in handling asbestos and breathing asbestos dust including, but not limited to, TH E FACT THAT ASBESTOS CAN CAUSE ASBESTOSIS AND IS A . KNOWN CARC INOGEN AND CAN, THEREFORE, CAUSE VARIOUS TYPES OF CANCER. (b) I acknowledge and understand that ANY CONTACT WITH ASB ESTOS, WHETHER IT CAN BE SEEN OR NOT, MAY CAUSE ASBESTOSIS AND VAR IOUS FORMS OF CANC ER, WHICH MAY NOT SHOW UP FOR MANY YEARS, and I covenant and agree faithfu lly to take al l precautions required of me Page I of 2 pages SF -4 (Signature of Worker) (as acknowledgment of reading this page one of this two-page Certificate) (c) I knowingly assume all risks in connection with potential exposure of asbestos and I do hereby covenant n ot to sue, and to release and forever discharge OWNER, ENGINEER, independent TESTING LABORATORY or engineers employed by the OWNER or ENGINEER, and all of their directors, officers. employees, nominees, personal representatives, affi liates, successors, and assigns for, from and against any and all liability whatsoever, at common law or otherwise, except rights which the undersigned may have under the provision of the applicable workmen's compensation laws. Except as specifically set forth herein I hereby waive and relinquish any and all claims of every nature which I now have or may have or claim to have which are in any way, directly or indirectly, related to exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing material. (d) I hereby warrant and represent that I have not been disabled, la id-off, or compensated in damages or otherwise, because of the disease of asbestosis or any other cancer disease. (e) I represent that I can read the English language, or that I have had someone read this instrument to me, and that I understand the meaning of all the provisions contained herein. Typed or Printed Name: ____________________________ _ Signature: _________________________________ _ Social Security Number: ____________________________ _ Signed in presence of: _____________________________ _ Notary ____________________ _ (Signature) Page 2 of 2 pages SF -4 Date: __________ _ Seal CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FORM TO : E-Logic Inc. FROM: BUILDING NAME : PROJECT: /Compa ny Name) Vacant residential structure 9 I 2 Cresthaven Drive Euless, Texas ASBESTOS ABATEMENT /Address ) / LOCATIONS WITHIN BUILDING __________________ _ The Work for the above referenced project has been completed in accordance with applicable requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Occupational Safety and Health Administratio n , the National In stitute for Occupational Safety and Health, and other federal, state, county and loca l agencies. The Work has a lso been performed in accordance with the applicable written work procedures. By: ______________ ___.c ___________ _ Authorized Represen tative Date SF-6 ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. January 28, 2009 Mr. Kurt Kasson, CBO City of Euless. 201 North Ector Euless, Texas 76039 Office: (817)-685-1656 Via Email: kkasson@ci.euless.tx.us RE: CERTIFICATE OF PRE-DEMOLITION INSPECTION FOR SUSPECT ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MA TERIAL(S) 912 CRESTHA VEN DRIVE EULESS, TEXAS 76039 Enercon Project Number:ASBTS0672 Dear Mr. Kasson: Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) has completed a pre-demolition asbestos survey of the subject facility located at 912 Cresthaven in Euless, Texas. The survey was performed to comply with U.S. EPA regulations (40 CFR 61, Subpart M -National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants) and the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (T AHPR) which require that, prior to any construction, renovation, or demolition , the area where the work is to be performed shall be inspected by a properly trained and licensed individual for the presence of asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during the work. This report is intended to be used for the purposes of obtaining a building permit from the City of Euless. On January 27, 2009, Mr. John Long, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed employees of ENERCON, was present at the subject facility to evaluate suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) that are friable and non-friable or would be expected to become friable during proposed demolition. Homogeneous areas to be evaluated were accessible and all suspect materials were sampled. Suspect materials sampled and analyzed for asbestos content included: · SUMMARY OF SAMPLED BUILDING MATERIALS 3 Samples of the Roof System 3 Samples of Ceiling Texture (Popcorn) 3 Samples of Transite Flue 3 Samples of 9"x 9" Floor Tile 3 Samples of Felt Paper 3 Samples of the Wall System Any suspect materials possibly hidden within walls or beneath floors must be presumed asbestos-containing material (P ACM) according to DSHS regulations and must be treated accordingly until analyzed samples prove otherwise. If PACM is to be disturbed during renovation activities, a DSHS licensed Asbestos Inspector must collect and submit samples for analysis to an analytical laboratory accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and licensed by DSHS, before work resumes . CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ENERCON collected a total of 18 samples, which were analyzed by Steve Moody Micro Services, Inc., an accredited analytical laboratory under NVLAP and licensed by DSHS. 11100 Ford Road Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75234 pho11e 972 .484.3 854 fax 972.484 .8835 enercon .com City of Euless 912 Cresthaven, Euless , Texas 76039 Asbestos-Containing Materials: regulated amounts of asbestos: Page2 January 28, 2009 The following building materials were determined to contain SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS Identified ACM Asbestos Content Approximate Quantity Wall System-Joint Compound 3% Chrysotile 2,240 sq/ft Old Texture 3 % Chrysotile Ceiling Texture (Popcorn) 5% Chrysotile 500 sq/ft 9"x9" Floor Tile 15% Chrysotile 50 sq/ft Black Mastic 2% Chrysotile Transite Flue 15% Chrysotile 4 lf In accordance with the Texas Asbestos Health Protections Rules (T AHPR), these materials must be removed prior to any activity that might be expected to disturb them. The removal of these materials must be performed ·by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Consultant. · This is to certify that the subject facility, reportedly to be demolished, was assessed by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Inspector and that the foregoing findings are based upon his professional judgment. If you have any questions regarding this certificate, or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate. to contact the undersigned . Respectfully, ENERCON SERVICES, INC. ~-~s ~/ . :' / John Long Asbestos Inspector DSHS License No. 602943r ~~-~~ ~ ~ . _, :z..._ Edward B. Barganier, . Senior Project Manager DSHS Individual Asbestos Consultant DSHS License No.105519 Attachments, Laboratory Analysis Sheets, Sample/ ACM Survey Maps 12100 Ford Road Suire 200 Dallas, TX 75234 p l1011e 972.484.3854 fa x 972 .484.8835 enercon .com PLM Summary Report Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch , TX 75234 (Phone 972-241-8460) Client: Project: Project#: Enercon Services, Inc . -Dallas, TX 912 Crest Haven ASBTS0672 Sample Date: 01/27/2009 Identification : Asbestos, Bulk Sample Analysis Test Method : Polarized Light Microsc opy/ Dispersion Staining (PLM/DS) EPA Method 600 / R-93 I 116 NVLAP Lab No. 102056 TDSHS Li ce nse No . 30-0084 Lab Job No. : 09B-00817 Report Date: 01/28/2009 Page 1 of 2 On 1/27/2009 , eighteen (18) bulk material sampl es were s ubmitted by Danny Craig of Enercon Services, Inc . -Dallas , TX for asbestos analysis by PLM/DS. The PLM Detail Report is attached; additional information may be found therein . The results are summarized below : Sample Number Client Sample Description/ Location 912-01 Wall Texture/ Joint Compound/ Drywall, Living Room 912-02 Wall Texture/ Joint Compound/ Drywall , Laundry Room 912-03 Wall Texture/ Joint Compound/ Drywall , East Bedroom 912-04 Ceiling Texture (Popcorn), East Bedroom 912-05 Ceiling Texture (Popcorn), Dining Room 912-06 Ceiling Texture (Popcorn), Laundry Room 912-07 Transite Flue, Hot Water Heater Closet 912-08 Transite Flue, Hot Water Heater Closet 912-09 Transite Flue, Hot Water Heater Closet 912-10 9" x 9" Floor Tile, Bathroom 912-11 9" x 9" Floor Tile, Bathroom 912-12 9" x 9" Floor Tile, Bathroom 912-13 Fe lt Paper, Living Room Behind Drywall 912-14 Felt Paper, Living Room Behind Drywall 912-15 Felt Paper, Living Room Behind Drywall 912-16 Roof Shingles, Roof 912-17 Roof Shingles, Roof 912-18 Roof Shingles, Roof Asbestos Content None Detected -Drywall Material 3% Chrysotile -Joint Compound 3% Chrysotile -Old Texture None Detected -New Texture Not Analyzed -Positive Stop Not Analyzed -Positive Stop None Detected -Drywall Material 5 % Chrysotile -Acoustic Texture Not Analyzed -Positive Stop Not Analyzed -Positive Stop 15 % Chrysotile -Cement Asbe stos Board Not Analyzed -Positive Stop Not Analyzed -Positive Stop 15 % Chrysotile -Floor Tile 2% Chrysotile -Black Mastic Not Analyzed -Positive Stop Not Analyzed -Positive Stop None Detected -Felt Paper None Detected -Felt Paper None De_tected -Felt Paper None Detected -Roofing Shingle None Detected -Roofing Shingle None Detected -Roofing Shingle PLM Summary Report Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane NVLAP Lab No. 102056 TDSHS Li ce nse No. 30-0084 Farmers Branch , TX 75234 (Phone 972-241-8460) Client: Project : Project#: Identification : Test Method : Enercon Services, Inc . -Dallas, TX 912 Crest Haven ASBTS0672 Sample Date: 01/27/2009 Asbestos , Bulk Sample Analysis Polarized Light Microscopy/ Dispersion Staining (PLM/DS) EPA Method 600 / R-93 / 116 Lab Job No.: 09B-00817 Report Date: 01/28/2009 Page 2 of 2 On 1/27/2009, eighteen (18) bulk material samples were submitted by Dann y Craig ofEnercon Services, Inc . -Dallas ;TX for asbestos analysis by PLM/DS. The PLM Detail Report is attached; additional information may be found therein . The re sults are summarized below : Sample Number Client Sample Description/ Location These samples were analyzed by layers. Quantification, unless otherwise noted, is performed by calibrated visual estimate. Results may not be reproduced except in full. Thi s tes t report relates only to the samples tested . These test results do not imply endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. Accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program for Bulk Asbestos Fiber Analysis under Lab Code 102056. Asbestos Content Analyst(s): Jose Ortiz Lab Manager : Bruce Crabb Lab Director : Steve Moody Approved Signatory:~ ~ __ . Approved Signa_tory :(_ j _ JY .!:'~-A. ~ Thank you for choosing Steve Moody Micro Services -~ · -0--- Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC PLM Detail Report NV LAP Lab No . I 02056 2051 Valley View Lane S upplement to PLM S umma ry Repo rt TDSHS License No. 30-0084 Farmers Branch , TX 75234 C lient: Enercon Services, Inc . -Dall as, TX Lab Job No .: 09B-00817 Project : 912 Crest Haven Report Date: 0 1/28/2009 Project#: ASBTS0672 Page 1 of2 Sample Number I Layer I %Of Sample Components I % of !Analysis IAna l st Laver Date Y 912-01 Drywall Material (White) 83 % Cellu lose Fibers 5 % 01/27 JO Gypsum I Binders 95 % OW Paper / Tape (Tan I White) 5 % Cellul ose Fibers 100% Joint Compound (White) 5 % Chrysotile 3 % Calcite / Talc / Binders 97 % Old Texture (White) 5 % Chrysotile 3 % Calcite / Talc / Binders 97 % New Texture (White) 2 % Calcite / Talc I Binders 100% 912-02 N ot Analyzed -Positive Stop 100% 01/27 JO 912-03 N.ot Analyzed -Positive Stop 100% 01/27 JO 912-04 Drywall Material (White) 85 % Cellulose Fibers 5% 01 /27 JO Gypsum I Binders 95 % OW Paper Facing (Tan) 5% Cellulose Fibers 100 % Acoustic Texture (Off-White) 10% Chrysotile 5 % Vermiculite 25 % Calcite I Binders 70% 912-05 Not A nalyzed -Pos itive Stop 100 % 0 1/27 JO 912-06 Not Analyzed -Positive Stop 100% 01/27 JO 912-07 Cement Asbesto s Board (Grey) · 100 % Chrysotile 15 % 01/27 JO Cement Binders 85 % 912-08 Not Analyzed -Positive Stop 100% 01/27 JO 912-09 Not A nalyzed -Positive Stop 100% 01/27 JO 912-10 Floor Tile (Brown) 95 % Chryso tile 15 % 01/27 JO Calcite/ Vinyl Binders 85 % Black Mastic (B lack) 5 % Chrysotile 2 % Tar Binders 98 % 912-11 N ot Analyzed -Positive Stop 100% 01/27 JO 912-12 Not Analyzed -Pos itive Stop 100% 01/27 JO PLM Detail Report Steve Moody Micro Se rvices, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Supplement to PLM Summary Report NVLAP Lab No . 102056 TDSHS License No . 30-0084 Farmers Branch , TX 75234 Client : Enercon Services, Inc. -Dallas , TX Project: 912 Crest Have n Project # : ASBTS0672 Sample Number I Layer 912-13 Felt Paper (Black) 912-14 Felt Paper (Black) 912-15 Felt Paper (Black) 912-16 Roofing Shingle (White/Black) 912-17 Roofing Shingle (White/Black) 912-18 Roofing Shingle (White/Black) Lab Job No .: 09B-00817 Report Date : 01/28/2009 Page 2 of2 I %Of S l Components amoe I % of !Analysis IAnal st Laver Date Y 100% Cellulose 'Fibers Tar Binders 100% Cell ti lo se Fibers Tar Binders l 00% Cellulose Fibers Tar Binders 100% Glass Wool Fibers 85 % 15 % 85 % 15 % 85% 15 % 20% Sand 30% Calcite/ Tar Binders 50% 100% Glass Wool Fibers 20% Sand 30% Calcite/ Tar Binders 50% 100% Glass Wool Fibers 20% Sand 30% Calcite/ Tar Binders 50% 01/27 JO 01/27 JO 01/27 JO 01/27 JO 01/27 JO 01/27 JO ,;f~eM~ SMMS ~Q-o sr:rf'rf/ PLM-Bulk: ) Asbestos · Chain of Custody D l day • 13' 2 day • 0 3 day • D 5 day 1 D Immediate (Call for quote) ') I PCM-Air: 0 1 ~ay • 0 2 day • 0 5 day • TEM-Air: 0 6hr • 0 12hr • 0 24hr . ~ TEM-Bulk/Wipe/MVac: 0 24 hr • 0 48 hr + 0 72 hr Lab Job# Lab Job# Lab Job# ) 0 ANALYZE ALL • \Q' POSITIVE .STOP **Please call in advance for after-hour & weekend analysis** TEM-7402/Modifie'd : D 24hr •O 48hr + 0 72hr '-----------------1 · Company Name and City: ~~Ut:-N-..Q4(d.,4 2 Submitter's Name: ~NA/ t/ 9'#6'. Project: 7.JZ <4'£5Z~ww Sample date:.t /.;. 2'7• ~ P.O.No: ------------- Project No: .AM;r::;o~f Z. · Contact Information: Name_: ___.;..,C.~ __ <:.,.:.«?c..=~'1''-'G""".,.-------------~------------Phone#: ____________ _ E-mail: (address): Mobile#: .-.;..____________________________________ ------------- Hard copy: (address): Fax#: ------------------------------------------------,---- 1 n voice Address (if different): ------------------------------------------------- .... Please review paperwork and samples before s~bmitting to lab. Uncontained I improperly packaged samples or excessive administrative requests may incur additional fees.*** Sample'No. Sample Description Vol./ Area Location/ Notes I 6/-/& .7£~ .,,d .q-7,.A,,..: ,, ,, • -J --r:S . ;' , r • ._ ; l ' I ... t I I i I /l /) { /IA 'I I/"'\ -I Rer~ V VJ. °!71)/~~~, Received By: A11 l111A1 ttfA1A Datefrime: J·?fiP ;t.~-A~ , ,./1-(¥1 0 Reiedby: " --~ Olite/fime :~ ·" V Received By: -v ""-f . Oate/fime: ~tes: I ·, Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC • 2051 Valley View Ln .• Farmers Branch, TX75234 -(972) 241,8460 I FAX (972) 241-8461 NVLAP Lab #102056 TX DSHS License #30-0084 {COC 2009] ' Suspect ACM Sample Log Enercon Senrices, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75234 Phone (972) 484-3854; Fax (972) 484-8835 DATE: / .. ?7---a'j PROJECT NUMBER: A ~A7.:!i o <, 7-Z CLIENT: PROJECT: 7t2 C:::::::4£~7 N~V~?t./ ) HA No. . Samnle No. Samnle Descrioticm Sample Location · / q/2-<7/ w,,pc.z._ 7.x /J"e, / .CGy CI'~/-</& .P!'cc-, 141"2-a -z. ,, ;I ~.4 'cA,l;l(J ,I!~ ~~ /I , 1'7Jl-Cf) ll t ,,j:;7 #.J ~4!t> ~cc-. --z.. ~/t·Gy' r'a_,t> C.G~ "71./ Ce:.=, C/.,V~ 7:t><:7....-~h~ Z,fJ~/ /;£A~ 7/Z-a,5 71 d ~/N/,l.lC ~~-. I,. I ,, ~t:4-~ -·--·~r11:..-u~ -----~---· ..:.-··-_ ..... __ _.,.. ____ "'·-. ~ .ll~ ~ r 5 eztz-u? /fl /I .. -r97" ~c..r.c #dT lt.J~~ rf~AT<r/? C<d~~ '7/t.-&~ ,, // ? "" /I _,;/ ..., l r~ ~IZ.-O 1 L.j Cj1Z-/e/ 7x 4 ~u::iC.At ;r;~~ ~A~kG.,,-., J/ // ·u. 4'"/ (jJ'Z-// ,11 / .I '>'\. -'I ~t'i.-/7- ......, 7p't-,a 17 _;:. - ~(£.7 u~~ Irv~~ Ac~,,,,v/f Pt...J V Stt-1'/ i} /£ ti ~ n El I I (/ Cit.i" /5 ~ tt:;tz-/t:. /lac.~ <,,_ "'7'!~~£.5 4/J- .::j;r~-/7 ,, 7 -fL 11 /1 tl r/ "t7 // 7/Z-/8 - ; City of Euless 912 Cresthaven Euless Texas, 76039 • Legend: Non-ACM Sample Location • ACM Sample Location • N + Not to Scal e ENERCON Figure 1 Sample Location Map Project No : ASBTS0672 City of Euless 912 Cresthaven Euless Texas, 76039 " I ' Legend: Bffl ACM Floor Tile & Mastic D ACM Ceiling Texture • Transite Flue · NOTE: ACM joint compound & texture associated with gypsum board wall system has been identified throughout the structure. +N EN!g~~ON fo;::;::;-;::-,-:~~::;:;;A:;:C~M~L-o_c_a_tio_n_M_a.:.:_p _____ _J Project No: ASBTS0672 - E N E R C Q N PCM Air Sample Analysis Project Name: Vacant Residential Structure Project Location: 912 Cresthaven --------------------- Sample Sample Activity and/or Flow Rate Time Volume Results No. Type Sample Location Start End Avg Start End Total (liters) Fibers Fields Count f/fld Density (mins) flmm 2 1 FB 0 .0 100 0.000 0.0 2 B Living room 10.0 10.0 10.00 8 :00 10:15 135 1,350.0 3 B Corridor 10 .0 10.0 10.00 8 :03 10:15 132 1,320 .0 4 B Bedroom 10;0 10 .0 10 .00 8 :06 10 :15 129 1,290 .0 IWA = In sid e W ork Are a I OWA = Outside Wo rk Area I AFD = A ir Filtration Device Exhau st I FB = Field Bank I P = Personal I B = Baseline I FC = Final Cl ea ran ce Pump Calibrat ion Informa tion: P rimary: D Se co n dary : [8J Rotameters Ind ustria l Hygienist/Sampling Technician: Danny Craig __ .;....._...;;;.... ___________ _ Dat e : 3/4/2009 Analysis P erformed B y: D at e: Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 Project No.: ASBTS0688 Date: 4-Mar-09 8-hr. TWA Cone. LOD flee fle e fl ee 0 .002 Hold 0 .002 Hold 0 .002 Hold (972) 484-3854 E N E R C Q N PCM Air Sample Analysis Project Name: Vacant Residential Structure Project Location: 912 Cresthaven -------------------- Sample Sample Activity and/or Flow Rate Time Volume Results No. Type Sample Location Start End Avg Start End Total (liters) Fibers Fields Count flfld Density (mins) flmm 2 5 FB o:o 100 0.000 0.0 6 IWA Living room 3.0 3.0 3 .00 7:16 17:20 604 1,812 .0 32 .0 100 0.320 40 .8 7 OWA Clean room 5.0 5.0 5.00 7:18 17:20 602 3,010 .0 7.0 100 0.070 8 .9 8 OWA Decon entrance 5 .0 5.0 5 .00 7:17 17:20 603 . 3,015 .0 4.0 100 0 .040 5.1 9 OWA East window 5 .0 5 .0 5.00 7:20 17 :20 600 3 ,000 .0 5.0 100 0:050 6.4 10 AFD West window 3.0 3.0 3.00 7:22 17:20 598 1,794.0 1.5 1.00 0.015 1.9 P-01 p M. Alejo 2.0 2.0 2.00 7:30 8:00 30 60 .0 10.0 100 0.100 12 .7 P-02 p M. Alejo 2.0 2.0 2.00 8:00 17:20 560 1,120 .0 14.0 100 0.140 17 .8 P-03 p C. Miranida 2.0 2.0 2.00 7:30 17:20 590 1,180.0 12 .0 100 0.120 15 .3 . IWA = Inside Work Area I OWA = Outside Work Area I AFD = Air Filtration Device Exhaust I FB = Field Bank I P = Personal I B = Baseline I FC = Final Clearance Pump Calibration Information: Primary: D Secondary: [8J Rotameters -------- Industrial Hygienist/Sampling Technician: Danny Craig ----------------------Date : 3/5/2009 Analysis Performed B y : Danny Craig Date: 3/5/2009 Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 Project No.: ASBTS0688 Date: 5-Mar-09 8-hr. TWA Cone. LOO flee flee flee 0 .009 0 .001 < 0 .001 0 .001 < 0 .001 0 .001 < 0.001 0 .001 < 0 .002 0.002 0 .082 0 .045 STEL 0 .006 0 .002 0 .005 0 .002 .. 7?\ 48 '.!R'-4 E N E R C Q N PCM Afr Sample Analysis Project Name: Vacant Residential Structure Project Location: 912 Cresthaven --------------------- Sample Sample Activity and/or Flow Rate Time Volume Results No. Type Sample Location Start End Avg Start End Total (liters) Fibers Fields Countfl fld Density (m ins). flmm 2 11 FB 0 .0 100 0.000 0 .0 12 FC Living room 10 .0 10 .0 10 .00 7:25 10 :00 155 1 ,550 .0 2.0 100 0.020 2.5 13 FC Beroom 10.0 10 .0 10 .00 7:28 10:00 152 1 ,520 .0 3 .0 100 0 .030 3.8 14 FC Laundry Room 10.0 10.0 10.00 7:31 10:00 149 1,490 .0 1.5 100 0.015 1.9 IWA = Ins ide W ork Area / OWA = Outside Work Area / AFD = Air Filtration Device Exhaust / FB = Fi eld Bank / P = Personal / B = Baselin e / FC = Final Cl ea ran ce Pump Cali bration Information : Primary: D Se condary: [8J Rotameters --------- Ind ustria l Hygienist/Sampling Techni cian: Danny Craig ---'----=-------------Date : 3/6/2009 Analys is P erforme d B y : Danny Craig Date: 3/6/2009 Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas , TX 75234 Project No.: ASBTS0688 Date: 6-Mar-09 8-hr. TWA Cone. LOO flee flee fl ee < 0 .002 0 .002 < 0 .002 0 .002 < 0 .002 0 .002 -. (972) 484 -3854 E N E R C Q N PCM Air Sample Analysis Project Name: Vacant Residential Structure Project Location: 1005 Cresthaven ------------------------ Sample Sample Activity and/or Flow Rate Time Volume Results No. Type Sample Location Start End Avg Start End Total (liters) Fibers Fields Count flfld Density (mins) flr'nm 2 1 FB 0.0 100 0.000 0 .0 2 B Kitchen 10.0 10 .0 10 .00 15:45 17:55 130 1,300 .0 . 3 B Corridor 10 .0 10.0 10.00 15:47 17:55 128 1,280.0 4 B Bedroom 10.0 10.0 10.00 15:48 17:55 127 1,270.0 ' . IWA = Inside Work Area I OWA = Outside Work Area I AFD = Air Filtration Device Exhaust I FB = Field Bank I P = Personal I B = Baseline I FC = Final Clearance Pump Calibration Information: Primary: D Secondary: (8] Rotameters Industrial Hygienist/Sampling Technician: Danny Craig ----------------------Date: 3/4/2009 Date: Analysis Performed By: Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 ' Project No.: ASBTS0688 Date: 4-Mar-09 8-hr. TWA Cone. LOO flee flee flee 0 .002 Hold 0 .002 Hold 0.002 Hold 91'2\ 48 -3854 E N E R C Q N PCM Air Sample Analysis Project Name: Vacant Residential Structure Project Location: 1005 Cresthaven -------------------- Sample Sample Activity and/or Flow Rate Time Volume Results No. Type Sample Location Start End Avg Start End Total (liters) Fibers Fields Count f/fld Density (mins) flmm 2 5 FB 0 .0 100 0 .000 0.0 6 IWA Bedroom 3.0 3 .0 3 .00 8:30 17:45 555 1,665.0 22.0 100 0.220 28 .0 7 OWA Clean room 5 .0 5.0 5.00 8:35 17:45 550 2,750.0 5 .0 100 0.050 6.4 8 OWA Decon entrance 5 .0 5 .0 5 .00 8 :35 17 :45 550 2,750.0 7 .0 100 0.070 8.9 9 OWA Back door 5 .0 5 .0 5.00 8:40 17:45 545 2 ,725.0 8.0 100 0.080 10 .2 10 AFD East window 3 .0 3.0 3.00 8:45 17:45 540 1,620.0 2 .0 100 0.020 2.5 P-01 p G. Vasquez 2.0 2.0 2.00 8:30 9:00 30 60 .0 5 .0 100 0.050 6.4 P-02 p G . Vasquez 2 .0 2 .0 2 .00 9:00 17:45 525 1,050.0 13.0 100 0.130 16 .6 IWA = Ins ide Work Area / OWA = Outside Work Area / AFD = Air Filtration Device Exhaust / FB = Field Bank / P = Personal / B = Baseline I FC = Final Clearance Pump Calibration Information: Primary : D Secondary: [TI Rotameters Industrial Hygienist/Sampling Technician: Danny Craig --"---=------------Date: 3/5/2009 Date: 3/5/2009 Analysis Performed By: Danny Craig Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 Project No.: ASBTS0688 Date: 5-Mar-09 8-hr. TWA Cone. LOO flee flee flee 0.006 0 .002 < 0 .001 0 .001 < 0.001 0.001 < 0.001 0 .001 < 0.002 0 .002 < 0 .045 0 .045 STEL 0.006 0 .003 (972) 484-3854 Q E N E R C o N PCM Air Sample Analysis Project Name: Vacant Residential Structure Project Location: 1005 Cresthaven -------------------- Sample Sample Activity and/or Flow Rate Time Volume Results No. Type Sample Location Start End Avg Start End Total (liters) Fibers Fields Count f/fld Density (mins) flmm 2 11 FB 0.0 100 0.000 0.0 12 IWA Kitchen 3.0 3.0 3.00 7:05 12:00 295 885 .0 14.0 100 0.140 17 .8 13 OWA Clean room 5 .0 5.0 5.00 7:08 12:00 292 1,460.0 3.0 100 0 .030 3.8 14 OWA Decon entrance 5 .0 5.0 5 .00 7:11 12:00 289 1,445 .0 5.0 100 0.050 6.4 15 OWA Back door 5.0 5.0 5.00 7 :13 12 :00 287 1,435.0 4.0 100 0.040 5 .1 16 AFD East window 3 .0 3.0 3 .00 7:13 12:00 287 861.0 1.0 100 0.010 1.3 P-03 p R. Chavez 2 .0 2.0 2 .00 7:15 7:45 30 60 .0 2 .0 100 0.020 2 .5 P-04 p R. Chavez 2.0 2.0 2.00 7:45 12:00 255 510.0 9.0 100 0.090 11.5 17 FC Kitchen 10 .0 10.0 10.00 12:40 15:00 140 1,400.0 1.0 100 0 .010 1.3 18 FC Living room 10 .0 10.0 10.00 12:42 15:00 138 1,380 .0 1.5 100 0 .015 1.9 19 FC Bedroom 10.0 10.0 10.00 12 :45 15;:oo 135 1,350.0 1.5 100 0.015 1.9 IWA = Inside Work Area I OWA = Outside Work Area I AFD = Air Filtration Device Exhaust I FB = Field Bank I P = Personal I B = Baseline I FC = Final Clearance Pump Calibration Information: Primary: D Secondary: [8J Rotameters Industrial Hygienist/Sampling Technician: Danny Craig ----------------Date : 3/6/2009 Analysis Performed By: Danny Craig Date: 3/6/2009 Enercon Services, Inc. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 Project No.: ASBTS0688 Date: 6-Mar-09 8-hr. TWA Cone. LOD flee flee flee 0 .008 0.003 < 0 .002 0 .002 < 0.002 0 .002 < 0.002 0.002 < 0 .003 0 .003 < 0.045 0 .045 STEL 0 .009 0 .005 < 0.002 0 .002 < 0.002 0 .002 < 0 .002 0.002 972) 484-3854 a ENERCON DAILY REPORT 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas, Texas 75234 972-484-3854 Report Date: March 4 2009 Project: Vacant residential structures Sample Date: March 4, 2009 Project No: ASBTS0688 Containment Location (s): -'-91"""2-'--"C=r~es"-t"'""h'""a'"'"v--"-e""'n ____________________ _ Identification: Asbestos Abatement -Observations/ Air Monitoring Method of Test: Visual/PCM* NIOSH 7400 A representative of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), was on-site at 07:00 at the above referenced project on the above Sample/Observation Date to provide visual observations and air monitoring services during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Routine visual observation of the contractor's work was conducted within the abatement work area and adjacent spacing. Air samples were analyzed on-site by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). On this date, work by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor, E-Logic, Inc. (Contractor), and ENERCON consisted of: 1. Contractor mobilization of equipment and supplies. 2. Contractor pre-cleaning of the work area. 3. Contractor preparation and construction of the containment and decontamination facilities . 4. Pre-abatement visual inspection of the containment by ENERCON' s representative. The abatement contractor arrived at the site at 07:00, had _4_employees on-site on this date, and designated Charles O'Neal as the project superintendent and foreman. During routine inspection of the contractor's work, no discrepancies were observed. ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration activities during this shift: Air sampling equipment was calibrated to a secondary standard (rotometer) both before each sample was placed, and again following collection of each sample. The phase contrast microscope utilized for sample analysis was calibrated with the recommended use of a phase ring telescope and an HPL test slide before use. ENERCON conducted air monitoring and air sample analysis during the work period. The results of the air sampling are included in the attached air monitoring data tables . Page I of2 Enercon Services, Inc . Project No. ASBTS0688 CLIENT: City of Euless PROJECT SITE : _91_2_C_r_e_st_h_a_ve_n ________ _ Air sampling results were in compliance with project specifications. ENERCON's representative departed the site at 19:00 The Abatement Contractor departed the site at 19:00 * This method does not distinguish between fiber types (i.e.: asbestos, cellulose, glass, etc .). Fiber concentrations reported are not necessarily all asbestos fibers. I.H . Tech/ PCM Analyst: Danny Craig Asbestos Project Manager: Danny Craig Project Asbestos Consultant:; Edward Barganier Distribution: Report Date: March 4 , 2009 Sample Date: March 4 , 2009 Page 2 of2 ENERCON DAILY REPORT 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas, Texas 75234 972-484-3854 Report Date: March 5 2009 Project: Vacant residential structures Sample Date: March 5, 2009 Project No: ASBTS0688 Containment Location (s): .:....91=2=--..c:C=r-=-e=st=h=a'--'-v--=e=n'---------------------- Identification: Asbestos Abatement -Observations/ Air Monitoring Method of Test: Visual/PCM* NIOSH 7400 A representative of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), was on-site at 07:00 at the above referenced project on the above Sample/Observation Date to provide visual observations and air monitoring services during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Routine visual observation of the contractor's work was conducted within the abatement work area and adjacent spacing. Air samples were analyzed on-site by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). On this date, work by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor, E-Logic, Inc. (Contractor), and ENERCON consisted of: 1 . Contractor removal of asbestos-containing wall/ceiling texture, floor tile and TRANSIT flue material from the containment. 2. Contractor transfer of properly sealed and labeled bags of containment waste material from the containment into the sealed closed top dumpster for disposal. 3. Contractor detailed cleaning of the containment. 4. Pre-encapsulation visual inspection of the containment by ENERCON's repetitive. 5. Contractor encapsulation of the containment. The abatement contractor arrived at the site at 07 :00, had _6_employees on-site on this date, and designated Margarito Zarate as the project superintendent and foreman. During routine inspection of the contractor's work, no discrepancies were observed. ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration activities during this shift: Air sampling equipment was calibrated to a secondary standard (rotometer) both before each sample was placed, and again following collection of each sample. The phase contrast microscope utilized for sample analysis was calibrated with the recommended use of a phase ring telescope and an HPL test slide before use. Page 1 of2 ENERCON Services, Inc. Project No. ASBTS0688 CLIENT: City of Euless PROJECT SITE: "-91=2"-C~re"""s""'th=a"""'v-"e=n--------- ENERCON conducted air monitoring and air sample analysis during the work period. The results of the air sampling are included in the attached air monitoring data tables. Air sampling results were in compliqnce with project specifications. ENERCON' s representative departed the site at 18:00. The Abatement Contractor departed the site at 18:00. * This method does not distinguish between fiber types (i.e.: asbestos, cellulose, glass, etc.). Fiber concentrations reported are not necessarily all asbestos fibers. I.H. Tech/ PCM Analyst: Danny Craig Asbestos Project Manager: Danny Craig . Project Asbestos Consultant: Edward Barganier Distribution: Report Date: March 5, 2009 Sample Date: March 5, 2009 Page 2 of2 ENERCON DAILY REPORT 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas, Texas 75234 972-484-3854 Report Date: March 6 2009 Project: Vacant residential structures Sample Date: March 6, 2009 Project No: ASBTS0688 Containment Location (s): _91_2_C_r_e_st_h_a_v_e_n ____________________ _ Identification: Asbestos Abatement -Observations/ Air Monitoring Method of Test: Visual/PCM* NIOSH 7400 A representative of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), was on-site at 07:25 at the above referenced project on the above Sample/Observation Date to provide visual observations and air monitoring services during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Routine visual observation of the contractor's work was conducted within the abatement work area and adjacent spacing. Air . samples were analyzed on-site by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). On this date, work by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor, E-Logic, Inc. (Contractor), and ENERCON consisted of: 1. Collection of final clearance air samples (aggressive PCM) from the containment by ENERCON's representative. 2. Analysis of final clearance from the containment by ENERCON' s representative. Final clearance samples were analyzed and reported at less than the specified air clearance level of 0 .01 f / cc . 3. Contractor removal of containment, critical barriers and decontamination facilities. 4. Contractor demobilization of the equipment and supplies. 5. Post-abatement visual observation of the work area by ENERCON' s representative. The abatement contractor arrived at the site at 07:25, had _3_employees on-site on this date, and designated Celin Ayestas as the project superintendent and foreman. During routine inspection of the contractor's work, no discrepancies were observed. ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration activities during this shift: Air sampling equipment was calibrated to a secondary standard (rotometer) both before each sample was placed, and again following collection of each sample. The phase contrast microscope utilized for sample analysis was calibrated with the recommended use of a phase ring telescope before use. ENERCON conducted air monitoring and air sample analysis during the work period. The results of the air sampling are included in the attached air monitoring data tables. Pagel of2 ENERCON Services, Inc. Project No. ASBTS0688 CLIENT: City of Euless PROJECT SITE: .::..91:::..:2=-Cc::::.r:..::e::::.s:::.th::::a'-'-v.::::.:en'""--------- Air sampling results were in compliance with project specifications. ENERCON's representative departed the site at 14:15. The Abatement Contractor departed the site at 14:15. * This method does not distinguish between fiber types (i.e.: asbestos, cellulose, glass, etc .). Fiber concentrations reported are not necessarily all asbestos fibers. I.H. Tech/ PCM Analyst: Danny Craig Asbestos Project Manager: Danny Craig Project Asbestos Consultant: Edward Barganier Distribution: Report Date: March 6, 2009 Sample Date: March 6, 2009 Page 2 of2 ENERCON DAILY REPORT 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas, Texas 75234 972-484-3854 Report Date: March 4 2009 Project: Vacant residential structures Sample Date: March 4, 2009 Project No: ASBTS0688 Containment Location (s): _l_OO_S_C_r_es_t_h_a_v_e_n ____________________ _ Identification: Asbestos Abatement -Observations/ Air Monitoring Method of Test: Visual/PCM* NIOSH 7400 A representative of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), was on-site at 15 :30 at the above referenced project on the above Sample/Observation Date to provide visual observations and air monitoring services during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Routine visual observation of the contractor's work was conducted within the abatement work area and adjacent spacing. Air samples were analyzed on-site by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). On this date, work by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor, E-Logic, Inc. (Contractor), and ENERCON consisted of: 1. Contractor mobilization of equipment and supplies. 2. Contractor pre-cleaning of the work area. 3. Contractor preparation and construction of the containment and decontamination facilities . 4. Pre-abatement visual inspection of the containment by ENERCON' s representative . The abatement contractor arrived at the site at 15:30, had _4_employees on-site on this date, and designated Charles O'Neal as the project superintendent and foreman. During routine inspection of the contractor's work, no discrepancies were observed. ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration activities during this shift: Air sampling equipment was calibrated to a secondary standard (rotometer) both before each sample was placed, and again following collection of each sample. The phase contrast microscope utilized for sample analysis was calibrated with the recommended use of a phase ring telescope before use. ENERCON conducted air monitoring and air sample analysis during the work period . The results of the air sampling are included in the attached air monitoring data tables. Air sampling results were in compliance with project specifications. Pag e l of2 ENERCON Services, Inc. Project No. ASBTS0688 CLIENT: City of Euless PROJECT SITE: 1005 Cresthaven ENERCON' s representative departed the site at 18:00 The Abatement Contractor departed the site at 18:00 * This method does not distinguish between fiber types (i .e.: asbestos, cellulose, glass, etc.). Fiber concentrations reported are not necessarily all asbestos fibers. I.H. Tech/ PCM Analyst: Danny Craig Asbestos Project Manager: Danny Craig Project Asbestos Consultant: Edward Barganier Distribution: Report Date: March 4, 2009 Sample Date: March 4 , 2009 Page 2 of2 ENERCON DAILY REPORT 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas, Texas 75234 972-484-3854 Report Date: March 5 2009 Project: Vacant residential structures Sample Date: March 5, 2009 Project No: ASBTS0688 Containment Location (s): ~1~00.C...5'--"C~r~es~t_h_a_v~e_n ____________________ _ Identification: Asbestos Abatement -Observations/ Air Monitoring Method of Test: Visual/PCM* NIOSH 7400 A representative of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), was on-site at 07:00 at the above referenced project on the above Sample/Observation Date to provide visual observations and air monitoring services during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Routine visual observation of the contractor's work was conducted within the abatement work area and adjacent spacing. Air samples were analyzed on-site by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). On this date, work by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor, E-Logic, Inc. (Contractor), and ENERCON consisted of: 1. Contractor preparation and construction of the containment and decontamination facilities. 2. · Pre-abatement visual inspection of the containment by ENERCON' s representative. 3. Contractor removal of asbestos-containing wall/ceiling texture and TRANSIT flue material from the containment. 4 . Contractor transfer of properly sealed and labeled bags of containment waste material from the containment into the sealed closed top dumpster for disposal. The abatement contractor arrived at the site at 07:00, had _3_employees on-site on this date, and designated Celin Ayestas as the project superintendent and foreman . During routine inspection of the contractor's work, no discrepancies were observed. ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration activities during this shift: Air sampling equipment was calibrated to a secondary standard (rotometer) both before each sample was placed, and again following collection of each sample. The phase contrast microscope utilized for sample analysis was calibrated with the recommended use of a phase ring telescope before use. ENERCON conducted air monitoring and air sample analysis during the work period. The results of the air sampling are included in the attached air monitoring data tables. Page 1 of2 ENERCON Services, Inc. Project No. ASBTS0688 CLIENT: City of Euless PROJECT SITE : 1005 Cresthaven Air sampling results were in compliance with project specifications. ENERCON' s representative departed the site at 18:00 The Abatement Contractor departed the site at 18:00 * This method does not distinguish between fiber types (i.e .: asbestos, cellulose, glass, etc.). Fiber concentrations reported are not necessarily all asbestos fibers . I.H. Tech/ PCM Analyst: Danny Craig Asbestos Project Manager: Danny Craig Project Asbestos Consultant: Edward Barganier Distribution: Report Date: March 5, 2009 Sample Date: March 5, 2009 ' Page 2 of2 ENERCON DAILY REPORT 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas, Texas 75234 972-484-3854 Report Date: March 6 2009 Project: Vacant residential structures Sample Date: March 6, 2009 Project No: ASBTS0688 Containment Location (s): _10~0~5~C_re_s~t_h_a_v_en ____________________ _ Identification: Asbestos Abatement -Observations/ Air Monitoring Method of Test: Visual/PCM* NIOSH 7400 A representative of Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), was on-site at 07:00 at the a,bove referenced project on the above Sample/Observation Date to provide visual observations and air monitoring services during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Routine visual observation of the contractor's work was conducted within the abatement work area and adjacent spacing. Air samples were analyzed on-site by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). On this date, work by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor, E-Logic, Inc. (Contractor), and ENERCON consisted of: 1. Contractor detailed cleaning of the containment . 2. Contractor transfer of properly sealed and labeled bags of containment waste material from the containment into the sealed closed top dumpster for disposal. 3. Pre-encapsulation visual inspection of the containment by ENERCON' s representative. 4. Contractor encapsulation of the containment. 5. Collection of final clearance air samples (aggressive PCM) from the containment by ENERCON's representative. 6. Analysis of final clearance from the containment by ENERCON' s representative. Final clearance samples were analyzed and reported at less than the specified air clearance level of 0.01 f/ cc. 7. Contractor removal of containment, critical barriers and decontamination facilities. 8 . Contractor demobilization of the equipment and supplies. 9. Post-abatement visual observation of the work area by ENERCON's representative. The abatement contractor arrived at the site at 07:00, had _3_employees on-site on this date, and designated Celin Ayestas as the project superintendent and foreman. Page 1 of2 ENERCON Services, Inc. Project No. ASBTS0688 CLIENT: City of Euless PROJECT SITE: 1005 Cresthaven During routine inspection of the contractor's work, no discrepancies were observed. ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration activities during this shift: Air sampling equipment was calibrated to a secondary standard (rotometer) both before each sample was placed, and again following collection of each sample. The phase contrast microscope utilized for sample analysis was calibrated with the recommended use of a phase ring telescope before use. ENERCON conducted air monitoring and air sample analysis during the work period. The results of the air sampling are included in the attached air monitoring data tables . Air sampling results were in compliance with project specifications. ENERCON' s representative departed the site at 16:00 The Abatement Contractor departed the site at 16:00 * This method does not distinguish between fiber types (i.e.: asbestos, cellulose, glass, etc.). Fiber concentrations reported are not necessarily all asbestos fibers. I.H . Tech/ PCM Analyst: Danny Craig Asbestos Project Manager: Danny Craig Project Asbestos Consultant: Edward 'Barganier Distribution: Report Date : March 6, 2009 Sample Date: March 6, 2009 Page 2 of2 ENERCON 12100 Ford Rd. #200 Dallas , Te xas 75234 972-484-3854 PERSONNEL LOG Client: City of Euless Project: Vacant Residential Structures Project:ASBTS0688 Month : March 09 Na e (I-' I t) DSH~ No. Ccm n I ltl Danny Craig Enercon PM 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Kurt Kasson NA COE CBO 1 2 3 .,7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Charles Oneal 80-3617 E-Logic PS 1 2 3 7 8 9 . 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Celin Ayestas 80-4576 E-Log ic PS 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Jose Lopez 92-4109 E-Logic w 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Ruven Chavez 92-3108 E-Log ic w 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Gregorio Vasquez 91-5978 E-Logic w 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Billy Rodriguez 92-6504 E-Log ic w 1 2 3 4 6 : :•7 ' 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Cesar Miranida 92-1045 E-Logic w 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Sixto Rodriguez 80-8100 E-Logic w 1 2 3 4 ,6, ;7: 8 9· 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Francisco Barahona 92-3929 E-Logic w 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Miguel Alejo 92-6048 E-Logic w 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Margarito Zarate 80-4267 E-Logic PS 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Xavier Ochoa 92-3822 E-Logic w 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Robert Aguirre NA DSHS Inspector 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ': .... '"""-" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 . ,., . .. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 '5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 , 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TEXAS DEPARTMENT Of STATE HEALTH SERVICES ENERCON SERVICES, INC. is certifif a. to perform as a Asbestos Consl!ltant Agency . ilJ the State of Texas within the purvieiv of Texas Occupations Code. chapter 1954, so long as this license is not suspended or revoked and is rene1ved acco~·ding to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health . ·" •,) /,· t_../ / -/,' ;'7 . ! // ~~~/···~~/~ DAVID LAKEY, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF HEAL TH License Number: I 00294 Expiration Date: 1/31/2010 Control Number: 96090 (Void After Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED . NbN-TRANSFERABLE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ENERCON SERVICES, INC. is certifiea to peiform as a Asbestos Laboratory PCM in the State of Texas within the purvievv of Texas Occupations Code. chapter 1954. so long as this license is not suspended or revoked and is renei,ved according to the rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health . DAVID LAKEY, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH License Number: 300356 Expiration Date: 1/17/2010 Control Number: 95476 (Void After Expiration Date) VOID IF ALTERED NON-TRANSFERABLE _ TEXAS D EPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DAVID L. LAKEY , M.D. C OMMISSION ER EDWARD B BARGANIER ENERCON SERVICES , INC 12100 FORD ROAD STE #200 DALLAS, TX 75234 NOVEMBER 20 , 2008 11 00 West 4 9 th Street • Au s tin , T exas 7 8756 P .O . Box 14 9 347 • Austin , Texa s 7 87 14-934 7 1-8 88-963-7111 • www .d s hs.sta te.tx .us TTY : 1-800-735-29 89 This is to verify that the individual sho w n below holds a v alid credential to practice as an ASBESTOS INDIVIDUAL CONSULT ANT in the State of Texas . NAME: EDWARD B BARGANIER LICENSE TYPE : ASBESTOS INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT LICENSE NUMBER: 105519 CONTROL NUMBER: 95687 EXPIRATION DA TE: 11/9/20 IO If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 512-834-6600, by fax at 512/834-6614 . We encourage you to visit our website at http ://www.dshs .state .tx.us for frequently updated information, including rule s , laws , publications and forms . You may also verify a credentfal thruugh this website . Environmental & Sanitation Licensing Group A n Equ a l Emplo yme nt O pp o rtunity Emplo yer and Provide r i 1 � � L 1 � � [ L [ i 1 f . 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Street Address: Zip Direccion de Domicilio ([nclu 1r Ude ApanamentoJ City Ciutlad State f-.,tado Codigo Postal INDICATE WHICH ITEMS WERE PERFORMED WITH PHYSICIA:"\''S OR ASSlSTAI\T'S INITIALS: (Any that arc not applicable, must still be initialed off in addition to the NIA.) The above-named individual was seen on \ \ -2£-2Q.Q--'} (Must he filled in by Physician or clinic .) ~ompletion and review of the standardized medical questionnaire and work history with special emphasis directed to the ~~ulmonary, cardiovascular. and gastrointestinal systems per part I and 2 of Appendix D in 1926 .110 I . !.7--l_f employed, the employer provided. and review was made of, the employer's dt:scription of this employee's duties as they relate to the employee's exposure, the employee's representative or anticipated exposure level, the personal protective and respiratory equipment to be utilized by the employee. and infonnation from previous medical ~ examinations of the affected employee that is not otherwise available to the physician. ~ _;;. physical examinatio n with emphasis upon the pulmonary, cardiovascular. and ga~trointestinal systems. · ~ The pulmonary function tests of forced vital capacity (FYC) and forced expiratory volume at one second (F~yn accordance with NTOSH and A TS standards . ff A /1 ~ Indicate whether or not the physician <l<!cidcJ that an x -ray was r.cqu ired anJ was pcrfonned : YES __ or NO __ A {_;;,¥-chest roentgcnogram. posterior-anterior, 14" x 17" or current film on file with interpretation in a..:cordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. Appendix E. · •:• ~: Accordin~ to 29 CFR I 9-26.110 I(1\1)(2)(ii)(C), the requirement for a chest x-ray is at the physician's discretion. ~ The employee was informed by the phys ician of the re su lts of the exam and of any medic a l conditions that may result from asbestos exposure including the increased risk of Jung can1.:er attributable to the combined effed of smo1ing and asbestos exposure. . Unless otherwise noted below, this evaluation indicates that no medical conditions were detected tha t would place the employee at an increased risk of material health impairment from exposure to asbestos, amt no limitations arc recommended on the employee concerning the use of personal protective c4uipment or respirator. By signing this fonn, I acknowledge that this examination ha s been perfonned in accordance with either 29 CFR 1926 . 110 I or 40 CFR 763. I 22(a). as required . Comments or limitations. if any ___ · -------------------·--------- Physi<:ian's Signature S ue.:t AtlJress ·~----_.,.t)c._.r,~._C::=--'--.-'-i=_c,.c_s_t_~~r----...f....,. ,,...,.,_,,..., .,..1-...,.., .... ,,n-~ .... ~-"l\,~fl-TF_ .... 1,11:i\ .... t--.1t:""-.--t.~.., .... , ,~--- Print Physi.:ian 's Name City 1 t,21 SoJ·f~P,fffp~~\D;1f jrffjud ing area code) Garland, TX 75f! ;~ StRtl! 12 t .l J ,'\.![ ..• ~.• > Zip PRIVACY NOTIFICATION / NOTIFICACION SOBRE PRIVAClDAD W ith few ex ce pt io ns . you have the right to request and be info=d about information that th e Stare of Texas collects about you . Ynu are entitled to rece ive an d review the information upon request. You also ha,·e the right to ask the state age.nc>' to correct any inform~r ion that is detenn ineJ lo be incorrect. See http ://www.tdhstate.ex.us for more information on Pnvacy Notifica tion . (Reference : Government Ct>de. Section 552 .021, 552 .023. 559 .003 and 559 .004) Tan solo por unas cuancas excepci ones , usted ticne el derccho d e sohc11ar y de ser infom,adu sobre la 1nformac 1on que e l Es tado de Texas reune sv bre usred . A usted se le debe conceder el derccho de re c ib ir y rcvisar la infonnacion al rcqucrirla . L:s tcd tambicn ticnc el dc rcc ho de pedir que ,~ agencia ·csratal corriJ a cualquier 111fom1aci611 que se ha de tc rminad,, s,·a incorr.-cta . Dirija<c a l:\t!Q_,,;\\~~.t.\l.h .~tat~.JX .ll} para mas inform,ci6n sobr, lu l\a otiticaci6n sobre privacidad . (Rc fe rcncia : (jnvC'rnm,·nt Code. secc ion 552 .021. 55202). 559 .003 y 559 .()(J4J P:,b!i,·arinn ti FI ~-1 1 M4.fllL TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DA V il) L L AKEY. MJ) c·o\·flvllSSIONt::R \Ii\ RC'! I IR. 2008 D A \:\:Y CRJ\ICi 11 l l :\ CARRIER PKWY APT 13231 GR/\1\D PRAIRIE . TX 75050 11 oo WL'~l -l (Jth Street• Austin . Texas 7875r, P 0. fl(l\ 1-19 :S-l 7 • 1\ustin. Tc,as 7871-1 -93-1 7 1-Sf;f>-%3-7 11 I • • .. , ,, " d ,i,_; ,iak. t\ L,, rrY: I-S(Hl-735-29 81) I his is to vnify that the individual s hown below holds a valid credentia l to practice as an ASBESTOS PROJECT /'vl i\!\'A(i!J{ in the State of Texas . 1\i\\11E : DA\"NY CRAIG LICT'lSF Nll!'vlBER: 500195 ll(T"JSI-TYPE: AS£3ESTOS PROJECT \.'TANAGER r.:\l'!Ri\110\i DATE : 313 I!2010 Ir you ha, e :my questions . picas..-rnntact us by phone at 512-83-1-C,(,OO . b y ru , at 5 l 2 1fG 4-66 I 4 . We encouragl' you to ns it 1.>ur \\·c bsite at http:',,,w\, .clshs.s talL'.tx.us for frtqu('ntl y updated information . including rules . Jaw s. publications and fo rm s. You may alsu verify a credential through thi .~ wcbstt(' Fn\'ininmcnt:il & Sanitation Licensing Croup .'\11 r·:qua l l ·mplo yme nt Opportunity Ln1phl yc·r a 11d Prm llkt TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DAVID I.. LAKFY . vlD COMMISSJO!',;l.:R DANNY R CRAIG 111 l N CARRIER PK WY APT 13231 GRA"-:D PRAIRII'. .. TX 7 :'iO:,ii OCTOBER 24. 2008 11110 West ,Nlh ~llc'l'I • \u'-lin. lc,as 7'tl.7<.(, P.O . Box 1411_, .. r;: • Au ,1111 . lc,.1, 7/!7 14 -'J.347 I-X8 X-'J<,.,_7J JI • "11 11 J.,h~ .,1 ~,t c.tu1, TTY . J .,.)'l · 7>5 -2%'> This is to verify that tht: indi,·idual shown below holds a valid cn:dcntial to practice as an ASIWSTOS AIR \ttONITORING TECHl\l('IA!\ in the State of Texas . NAME : DAN\.JY R CRAIG LICENSE TYPE : ASBESTOS AIR ~IONITORl!\G TECHNICIAN I..ICT!\SE NLIM£3ER : 700.311:'i CONTROL l\U\'IBER : 9:,7 'i{(, EXPIRATION DA rt ·: 11 19 211 I U Jf you have any ques tion s. pl<.\JSC contact us hy phone at 512-834-6600. by fox at 512'834-6(, 1-L \\ e enc,.,urage you to visit our website at http: .,, ,,." .dshs .statc.tx.us for frequent ly updated informiHion . 111duding rules. laws. publications and forms. You may alsn n:rify a credential through this website . Environmental & Sanitation Licen s ing Ciroup An Equa l F111pln y111ent Opportunity Employer and Prn,·i(kr TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DAVID L. LAKEY . M .D . COMMISSIONER DANNY R CRAIG I I 11 N CARRIER PKWY APT 13231 GRAND PRAIRIE. TX 75050 DECEMBER 1>. 2008 1100 Wes t 4•)th Street• Au stin. Te\a s 7S7 5(, P.O . Bo x 14'>J4 7 •Aus tin .Te xas 7~7 14-9)4 7 1-88 8-963 -7 111 • WIV\\.d ;;h s.,:t a!C .I.X.ll ', TTY : l-8f>!l-i3:i-211R9 This is to verify that the individual shown below hold s a valid credential to practice as an ASBESTOS rNSPECTOR in the State of Texas . NAME : DANNY R CRAIG LICENSE TYPE : ASBESTOS INSPECTOR LICENSE NUMBER : 60063() CONTROi. NUMBER: 95953 EXPIRATION DATE: 12/6/2010 If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 512-8 34-6600. by fax at 512 /8 34-6614 . We encourage you to visit our website at http ://www.dshs .state .tx .us fur frequently updated information , including rnles, laws, publications and forms . You may also verify a credenli,il through this website . Environmental & Sa nitation Licensing Group An Equal Emplnymenl Opp o rtunity Emplo yer and Prov idt>r .Lie nsr Number: Fr'o 1 l'o: Licea .e F otn: To: I umbe,r: ... • ... ... .. Contnil No: 91 84!" . .. certifies thitt: .. ... Co ntrol No: 9 .... 87!" .. C ontrol No; <f-'9 I cf .. .. rtlfi • · thnt: GEBCO Associates certifies that Danny R. Craig 456-57 • 1520 has successfully~ Ille Texas Department of Slate Health Services approved counse entitled: ASBESTOS CONTRACTOR/SUPERVISOR REFRESHER Date of issue: 12/15"08 Certificate No .: 08300 Certificale .expires one ~r from dale of ISsue. ! Course schedule anyttme G www .gebco.org I GEBCO Aseociates, LP 4690 Diplomacy, Suite 120 ~ Fort Worth, TX 76155 ,...., GEBCO Associates certifies that Danny R. Craig 456-57-1520 has successfully ~eled the T elC85 Departrrent of State Heallh Services approved coorso enbUed : Phone: 817-268-4006 Fax: 817 -282-9886 AIR MONITORING TECHNICIAN REFRESHER Date of·issue: 10/07/08 Certificate No.: 08153 Certificate exp res one l'911f from date o( issue . I Course schedule anytime@ www.g bco.org ! GEBco· Associates, LP 4690 Diplomacy, Suite 120 • Fort Worth, TX 761 55 : • --- GEBCO Associates certifies that Danny R. Craig 456-57-1520 has successfully corr'4)teled lhe Texas Department or State Heall/1 Ser.ices approved course entiUed : Phone: 617-268-4006 Fax : 817-282-9886 ASBESTOS INSPECTOR RE.FRESHER Date of issue: 10/08/08 Certificate No.: 08261 Cert,fieate expires one rea_r from date of issue. I Course seh~le anytime.@ www.gebeo .org I GEBCO Associates, LP 4690 Diplomacy, Suite 120 Fort Worth, TX 76155 Phone: 817-268-4006 Fax: 817-282-9886 ENERCON Excellence-Every projec t Every day. DATE: ESI PROJECT NUMBER: NAME OF PROJECT: LOCATION OF PROJECT/ADDRESS: NAME OF CONTRACTOR: Asbestos Abatement Contractor: ABATEMENT TYPE: ABATEMENT MOBILIZATION DATE: ABATEMENT START DATE: ABATEMENT COMPLETION DATE: · DEMOBILIZATION COMPLETION DATE: To Whom It May Concern: FINAL CLEARANCE FORM March 13, 2009 ASBTS0688 Vacant Residential Structures 912 Cresthaven and 1005 Cresthaven Euless, Texas E-Logic, Inc. Pre-Renovation Removal of gypsum boc:1rd with associated ACM texture and joint compound, floor tile with associated black mastic and TRANSIT flue March 4, 2009 March 5, 2009 March 6, 2009 March 6, 2009 To the best of our knowledge, after due and diligent inquiry, based on our observation of the work areas and air monitoring results related to current industry standards, the undersigned authorized representative of Enercon Services, Inc. verifies that the areas are clean, orderly and free of visible dust and that air monitoring results indicate airborne fiber concentrations within acceptable limits for final clearance as set forth in the project specifications. To the best of our knowledge, after due and diligent inquiry, the work contracted for was performed in substantial compliance with the Contract Documents. Respectfully, Enercon Services, Inc. < ~ E~~-~r DSHS Asbestos ConsuJtant 10-5519 11100 ford Road Suire 200 Dallas, TX 75234 phone 971.484.3854 fax 971.484 .8835 enercon .com ENERCON Excellence-Every project Every day. November 9, 2010 Ms. Client Representative CLIENT 11 P A venue , Suite 50 Dallas , Texas SUBJECT: Dear Ms. Client: Report of Mold Assessment and Moisture Impact Bank Branch 96 Any Road Dallas, Texas ENERCON Project Number: 87 Office: (214) XXX-XXXX Email : client.representative@client.com Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) was retained by Client to conduct a Limited Mold Ass essment and Moisture Impact at the Bank Branch located at 96 Any Road in Dallas , Texas. The assessment included visual observations, on-site measurements (i.e. temperature , humidity CO , CO2, and moisture levels), the collection of samples for mold analysis , and the preparation of a Mold Assessment Report. Visual Condition Assessment The Assessment was performed October 25 and 28 , 2010. Mr. Thomas A. Hale, a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MACl 138) performed the assessment. At the time of the assessment, the branch was in operation and tenants were occupying the area .. A representative of the Client reported water intrusion as a result of rainfall and odors. There were three areas of concern reported . ENERCON observed visible suspect mold growth (VSMG) behind the cove base at the following locations : • Safe deposit vault in the southwest comer • Brnnch manager's office in the northeast comer at window • Electrical room at the exterior door At the time of the assessment , equipment, furnishings , and supplies were present in the areas inspected . The north wall of the manager 's office is comprised of a bank of windows. ENERCON also observed what appeared to be hard-water residue along the seams of the lower window frame in the manager 's office. Bioaerosol Sampling Bioaerosol sampling for total mold is used to identify the genera of mold present, as well as the concentration of mold in the air. A spore trap was used to collect the sample, using an air pump calibrated to draw air at a flow rate of 15 liters per minute across the sampling surface for a collection period of 5 minutes (75 liters of air). During the sampling, particulate matter, including mold, is trapped on an adhesive covered glass slide. The air samples were collected, sealed, labeled, and submitted to Steve Moody Micro Services, Inc., a DSHS-licensed Mold Analytical Laboratory , for analysis . The laboratory uses direct microscopic examination of the sample s to identify the genera of molds present and their concentrations in the air. 1110 0 For d Roa d Sui t e 200 Dall a s, TX 75234 phone 971 .484.3 854 fax 971.484 .8815 enercon .tom Client Limited Mold/Moisture Assessment -96 Any Road , Dallas , TX Page2 November 9, 2010 Both indoor air and outdoor reference samples are collected during this type of testing. Because of the ubiquitous nature of mold spores, the outdoor sample is used as a basis for comparison. Indoor samples are considered to be "acceptable" by industry standards if they contain: • A total concentration of airborne mold spores no greater than that present in outdoor air; and • Each individual genus of mold is no ,greater than that present in outdoor air. The following Bioaerosol samples were collected: BIOAEROSOL SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY Sample Total Number Sample Location Structures (s/m3) Comments 647017 Safe Deposit Vault 16 ,760 Elevated levels of Aspergillius/P enicillium and Chaetomium. 647028 Manager's Office 15 ,200 Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium, Basidiospores, and Chaetomium . 647013 Electrical Room 4 ,640 Elevated levels of Curvularia and Drechslera/Bipolaris Group. 647024 Outdoors/ Ambient 57,839 Background 506156 Teller Area South wall Wall cavity 3,000 Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium. check 506192 Teller Area southeast wall Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium Wall 24,500 check cavity and Stachybotrys. 506187 Managers Office west Wall 1,100 Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium. check wall cavity 506188 Breakroom East wall Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium Wall 10 ,300 check cavity and Siachybotrys. 506154 Outdoors/ Ambient 15,880 Background Aspergillus and P enicillium are very common molds in both indoor and outdoor environments . There are more than a hundred species of Aspergillus. Aspergillus and Penicillium are both spherical in morphology and cannot be differentiated under microscopy without culturing the samples to observe the growth structures. While virtually all molds are allergens, some species of Aspergillus and Stachybotrys emit mycotoxins and volatile organic compounds which can be troublesome to hypersensitive or immune-suppressed individuals . The complete air sample analytical results are found as an Attachment to this report. Indoor Air Quality Parameters The following table describes the measurements that were collected during the assessment. The temperature and humidity measurements were collected utilizing a digital combination thermometer/hygrometer. Moisture measurements were also collected during the assessment using a non-penetrating moisture meter. Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) readings were collecting using a TSI 8762 IAQ-Calc Indoor Air Quality Meter. 11100 Ford Road Suire 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 972 .484 .3854 fax 97:z .484.8835 enercon.com Client Limited Mold/Moisture Assessment -96 Any Road, Dallas , TX ON-SITE MEASUREMENTS Carbon Carbon Location Temperature % Relative Dioxide Monoxide OF Humidity (CO2) (CO) ppm ppm Safe Deposit 78 .3 42.9 618 0.0 Vault Manager's 76.0 50.0 809 0.0 Office Electrical 73.4 48.7 638 0.0 Room Outdoors 90.6 47.9 265 0.0 Page 3 November 9, 2010 Moisture Measurements• No elevated moisture levels detected Elevated moisture levels detected at NE comer bv window No elevated moisture levels detected No elevated moisture levels detected 'See attached Assessment Diagram for locations of samples, instrument readings, and extent of moisture impacted building materials The American Society for Heating,· Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has determined that the indoor temperature range most comfortable iQ the workplace is 68 -76° F. T~mperature measurements were within the recommended comfort range at the time of the Assessment with the exception of the Safe Deposit Vault, 78.3° F. . The ASHRAE recommended range for relative humidity is 20% ~ 60%. Relative Humidity measurements were within the recommended comfort range at the time of the Assessment. ASHRAE as well as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have set recommended comfort limits for CO2 • ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 states that indoor air concentratio~s of CO2 should be maintained below 1,000 ppm for comfort and to control odor problems. NIOSH notes that CO 2 concentrations of 1,000 ppm should be used as an upper limit for indoor levels . Concentrations greater than 1,000 ppm indicates · inadequate ventilation and complaints such as headaches, fatigue, eye and throat irritation will be more common. · The CO2 concentrations observed during this assessment were within the defined comfort limits within the facility . OSflA has . established the legal airborne permissible exposure limit (PEL) for CO to be 50 ppm averaged over an 8-hour work shift, with a recommended time weighted average (TWA) PEL of 35 ppm. NIOSH recommends a CO TWA exposure limit of 35 ppm. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has recommended a TWA airborne exposure limit for CO of 25 ppm. Indoor CO concentrations were within the defined limits during the monitoring event. Limited asbestos samples were collected of the building materials expected to be impacted by potential mold remediation. The samples included ceiling tiles, drywall, joint compound, wall textures, carpet mastic, vinyl floor tile, cove base and associated mastics. No asbestos was detected in the collected samples with the exception of vinyl floor tile within the west electrical room. This floor . tile contained 5% Chrysotile asbestos . , 12100 Ford Road Suite 100 Dalfas , TX 75234 phone 971.484.3854 fax 971.484 .8835 enercon .com Client Limited Mold/Moisture Assessment -96 Any Road , Dallas , TX Page4 · November 9, 2010 Conclusions and Recommendations Air sampling performed during the assessment indicated the following: • Elevated levels of Aspergillius!Penicillium and Chaetomium in the Safe Deposit Vault. • Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium, Basidiospores, and Chaetomium in the Manager's Office . • Elevated levels of Curvularia and Drechslera/Bipolaris Group in the Electrical Room. • Wall Check -Elevated levels of Aspergillius!Penicillium in the Teller Area South wall cavity. • Wall Check -Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium and Stachybotrys in the Teller Area southeast wall cavity. · • Wall Check -Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium in the Managers Office west wall cavity. • Wall Check -Elevated levels of Aspergillius/Penicillium and Stachybotrys in the Breakroom East wall cavity. VSMG was observed in the subject facility at the following location at the time of the assessment: • Safe Deposit Vault -VMG was observed on the wall board behind the , cove base in the southwest comer, for a length of approximately 18 inches. There was also bubbling of the wall finish and rusting above the ceiling grid on the metal plates making up the ceiling deck in the vault. Causation appears to be due to a failure in the roof. ENERCON recommends .that a professional roofing consultant be 'retained to inspect the roof and make any repairs necessary to prevent further leaks. The VSMG impacted material should be removed by a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor following the procedures described in the EPA document titled Mold Rem ediation ·in · Schools and Commercial Buildings. • Branch Manager's Office -The north wall of the manager's office is comprised of a bank of windows. VMG was observed behind the cove base in the northeast corrier of the office and extended south for approximately 36 inches. Residue was also observed along the seams in the lower window frame, this residue appeared to be hard-water deposits. Elevated moisture readings were observed at the northeast comer at the window. Also, the carpet was damp and the bottom of the window frames were wet. Reportedly a custodial employee had sprayed some form of cleaner and air freshener in the area and the scheduled insecticide application was being administered during the assessment. Causation appears to be a failure in the window sealant. The perimeter wall above the windows appeared to be Styrofoam with a stucco finish on the exterior. ENERCON recommends that a .building envelope consultant with experience ·in the proper installation and maintenance of commercial windows be retained to inspect the windows and document that they are properly installed and sealed. The VMG impacted material should be removed by a lic ensed Mold Remediation Contractor following the procedures described in the EPA document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. • Electrical Room -VMG was observed behind the cove base at the south side of the exterior door. The amount of VMG was less than approximately nine square inches. Rusting was observed on the exterior door and the floor was considerably stained. Water stains and rusting were also observed above the ceiling grid on the perimeter wall studs. Causation appears to be due to a failure in the roof. ENERCON recommends that a professional roofing consultant be retained to inspect the roof and make any repairs necessary to prevent further leaks. The VMG impacted material should be removed by a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor following the procedures described in the EPA document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. 11100 Ford Road Suite 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 971 .484.3854 fax 972 .484 .8835 enercon.com Client Limited Mold/Moisture Assessment -96 Any Road, Dallas, TX Page 5 November 9 , 2010 Based on analytical laboratory results of wall check sampling, ENERCON recommends the walls in the following areas be removed following the procedures described in the EPA document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, beginning from the floor up to approximately 3 feet or beyond any visible mold growth: • The Teller Area South wall • The Teller Area southeast wall • The Manager's Office west wall • The Breakroom East wall Moisture meter readings detected elevated moisture levels at the following locations: • Manager's Office Northeast Comer -Causation appears to be ·a failure in the window seal. Elevated moisture levels were observed from the window out to approximately four inches and to a height of approximately six inches . ENERCON recommends that a building envelope consultant with experience in the proper installation and maintenance of commercial windows be retained to inspect the windows and document that they are properly installed and sealed. Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide readings obtained during the assessment were within the levels recommended by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62-1989. Various codes and standards define ventilation rates for schools and office spaces. The most widely accepted standard is the ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 . ' Temperature measurements were slightly above the recommended levels in the Safe Deposit Vault, 78.3° F . ENERCON recommends adjusting the HV AC system to bring the Temperature in the Safe Deposit Vault within the recommended comfort levels. Limited asbestos samples were collected of the building materials expected to be impacted by potential mold remediation . The samples included ceiling tiles, drywall, joint compound, wall textures, carpet mastic, vinyl floor tile, cove base and associated mastics. No asbestos was detected in the collected samples with the exception of vinyl floor tile within the west electrical room. This floor tile contained 5% Chrysotile asbestos. In accordance with the Texas Asbestos Health Protections Rµles (T AHPR), these materials must be removed prior to any activity that might be expected to disturb them. The removal of these materials must be performed by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored by a DSHS licensed Asbestos Consultant. See the attached Certificate of Limited Pre-Renovation Inspection For Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials sampling and results. Limitations Assessment findings and recommendations are subject to the following limitations: 1. This assessment was based on a limited assessment of conditions existing at the time of the site assessment and presumes that the conditions that caused the initial moisture incursion and resultant mold growth have been corrected as reported. 2. The samples collected are representative of the specific time and location where they were collected and may not be indicative of conditions throughout the entire structure. Results of the assessment should not be extrapolated to represent other areas in the building. Bioaerosol and carbon dioxide levels are highly variable from day to day with results depending on environmental factors such as occupancy, temperature , humidity, airflows, and sunlight levels. 12100 Ford Road Su ite 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 972.484.3854 fax 971.484 .8835 en e rcon .com e, Client Limited Mold/Moisture Assessment -96 Any Road , Dallas, TX Page6 November 9 , 20~0 The recommendations and conclusions made in this report may change or need to be amended as new information is obtained, particularly as remediation or renovation processes occur and previously "hidden" or inaccessible areas (such as wall cavities and behind cabinetry) are exposed. The recommendations and conclusions contained within this report represent the best professional judgment of ENERCON based on the data collected at the time of the assessment as contained herein and this report should be reviewed in its entirety. ENERCON is not respons ible for the use of this information outside of its intended purpose. All occupant health inquiries should be referred to a physician knowledgeable in the health effects of environmental mold exposure. This document is the rendering of a professional service, the essence of which is the advice , judgment, opinion, or professional skill. In the event that additional information becomes available that could affect the conclusions reached in this in vestigation, ENERCON reserves the right to review some or all of the opinions presented herein and change the resulting recommendations if required . This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the Client. No unauthorized reuse or reproduction of thi s report, in part or whole, shall be permitted without prior written consent. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact our office . Respectfully, ENERCON SERVICES, INC. Thomas A. Hale Mold Consultant DSHS Mold Assessment Consultant MACl 138 _J).--/l .J>_j)_ Damon M. Douglr . - Project Manager Mold Assessment Consultant #MACO 141 · Attachments : A sbestos Certificate of Limited Pre-Renovation Inspection Laboratory Analysis Reports Assessment Diagram Photographic Documentation 11 10 0 Ford Ro ad Su ire 1 00 Da lla s, TX 75 234 phone 971 .48 4.38 54 fax 972 .484.8835 en ercon .c6 m ENERCON Excellence-Every proje ct Every day. October 27 , 2010 Ms. Client CLIENT · 11 P A venue , Suite 50 Dallas , Texas Office : (214) XXX-XXXX Email : client.representative@ cli ent.com RE: CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PRE-RENOVATION INSPECTION FOR SUSPECT ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIAL(S) BANK BRANCH 96ANYROAD DALLAS, TEXAS Dear Ms. Client: Enercon Services , Inc. (ENERCON) has completed a limited pre-renovation asbestos survey of the bank branch located at 96 Any Road in Dallas , Texas. The survey was performed to comply with U .S . EPA regulations (40 CFR 61 , Subpart M -National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants) and the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) which require that, prior to any construction, reno vation, or demolition , the area where the work is to be performed shall be inspected by a properly trained and licensed individual for the presence of asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during the work. This report is intended to be used for the purposes of obtaining a building permit from the City of Dallas . On October 25 , 2010, Mr. Thomas Hale, a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed employee of ENERCON , was present at the subject facility to evaluate suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) that would be expected to be impacted during proposed renovation s. Homogeneou s areas were evaluated and all accessible materials were sampled. Su spect materials sampled and ana lyzed for asbestos content included : SUMMARY OF SAMPLED BUILDING MATERIALS 3 samples 2 ' x 2 ' lay -in ceiling panels 3 samples of gyp sum board wall system 3 samples of 12"x 12 "vinyl floor tile with · 3 samples of carpet mastic ass ociated mastic 6 sampl es of rubber co ve base with associated mastic Building materials not included in an asb estos survey must be presumed asbestos-containing material (P ACM) according to DSHS regulations and must be treated accordingly until analy zed samples prove otherwise. If PACM is to be disturbed during renovation activities , a DSHS-licensed Asbesto s Inspector must first collect and submit samples for analysis to an analytical laboratory accredited und er th e National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and licensed by DSHS . 111 0 0 Ford Road Suire 200 Dal(as, TX 75234 phone 972.484.3854 fax 971 .484.8835 enercon.com Client Limited Asbestos Survey -Bank Branch, Dallas , Texa s CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Page2 October 27, 2010 ENERCON collected a total of 18 samples, which were analyzed by Steve Moody Micro Services , Inc ., an accredited analytical laboratory under NVLAP and licensed by DSHS. Asbestos-Containing Materials: regulated amounts of asbestos : The following building materials were determined to contain SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS Identified ACM Asbestos Content Approximate Quantity 12"x 12" vinyl floor tile with 5% Chrysotile -floor tile 25 ft2 associated mastic In accordance with the Texas Asbestos Health Protections Rules (T AHPR), these materials must be removed prior to any activity that might be expected to disturb them. The removal of these materials must be performed by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor following procedures designed and monitored by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Consultant. This is · to certify that the subject facility, reportedly to be renovated, was assessed by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Inspector and that the foregoing findings are based upon his professional judgment. If you have any questions regarding this certificate,· or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. · Respectfully , ENERCON SERVICES, INC. · Thomas A. Hale Senior Environmental Professional DSHS License No. 602545 Edward B . Barganier, Senior Project Manager DSHS Individual Asbestos Consultant No.105519 Attachments : Laboratory Analysis Sheets, Asbestos Location Drawing, Sample Location Drawing 12100 Ford Road Suite 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 972 .484 .3854 fax 972.484 .8835 enercon.com Steve Moody Mi cro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Client: Enercon Services, Inc. -Dallas, TX IAQ Mold Report Summarv Lab Job No. DSHS License No.: LABOl 17 AIHA EMPAT ID : I 02577 Project: Report Date 10/26/2010 10 :41 AM Project#: Sample Date: 10/25/2010 Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Quantitativ e Dfrect Examination (with stain) -Standard Profile Pagel of 3 On l 0 /25/20 JO, four (4) sa mples were submitl ed by Thomas Hale of Enercon Services, Inc . -Dalla s , TX (located at I 2100 Ford Rd #200, Dallas. TX 75 234-7420) for Spore Trap, Non-cultured mold analysis. This report consis ts of three sec ti ons ; a summnry sect ion , a data deta il sec ti on , and an analytical notes section . · Sam ple Numb er Volume Sample Description Identification Concentration (liters) spores/cubic meter 647017 75 Safe Deposit Vault Aspergillus / Penicillium 7320 * See Analytical Notes report for B asidiospores 1360 further details Chaetomium . 920 Cladosporium 2600 Curvularia 120 Hyphal / Spore Fragments 4200 Myxomycete /Rust/ Smut 200 Nigrospora 40 Total : 16760 647028 75 Manager's Office Ascospores 40 * See Analytical Notes report for Aspergillus / PenicilJium 4200 fmther details Basidiospores 288'0 Chaetomium 80 Cladosporium 3720 Hyphal / Spore Fragments 3560 Myxomycete I Rust/ Smut 720 Total : 15200 Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Client: Enercon Services, Inc . -Dallas, TX IA Q Mold Report Summarv Lab Job No. DSHS License No.: LABOJ 17 AlHA EMPAT ID : 102577 Project: Report Date 10/26/2010 10:41 AM Project#: Sample Date: 10/25/2010 Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold : Quantitative Direct Examination (with stain) -Standard Profile Page 2 of 3 On 10/25/2010, four (4) samples were submitted by Thomas Hale of Enercon Services, Inc . -Dallas, TX (located al 12100 Ford Rd #200, Dallas, TX 75 234-7420) for Spore Trap , Non-cul!ured mold analysis . This report consists of three sections; a summary secti on , a data detail section, and an analytica l notes secti on. Sample Number Volume Sample Description Identification Concentration (liters) spores/cubic met er 647013 75 Electrical Room Altemaria 40 * See Analytical Notes report for Ascospores 40 further details Basidiospores 200 Cladosporium 1800 Curvularia 600 Drechslera / Bipolaris group 240 Ganoderma 40 Hyphal / Spore Fragments 1400 Myxomycete I Rust I Smut 280 Total: 4640 647024 75 Outside Agaricus I Agrocybe 80 * See Analytical Notes report for Altemaria 160 further details Ascospores 600 Aspergillus / Penicillium 1280 B asidiospores 1920 Cercospora 480 Chaetomium 40 Cladosporium 47199 Curvularia 240 Epicoccum 80 Fusarium 200 Ganoderrna 160 Hyphal / Spore Fragments 4000 Myxomycete /Rust/ Smut 1400 T otal : 57839 . Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Farm ers Branch, TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Client: Enercon Services, Inc. -Dallas, TX Project: IAQ Mold Report Summarv Lab Job No. DSHS License No .: LAB OI 17 AIHA EMPAT JD : 102577 Report Date 10/26/2010 10 :41 AM Project#: Sample Date: 10/25/2010 Sample Type: Spore Trap , Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Quantitative Direct Examination (with stain) -Standard Profile Page 3 of 3 On I 0/25/2010, four (4 ) sam pl es were submitted by Thomas Hale of Enercon Services, Inc. -Dallas, TX (located at 12 100 Ford Rd 11200, Dall as, TX 75234-7420) for Spore Trap, Non-cult ured mold analysis. This report consists of three sections; a summary,section, a data detail section, and an analyti cal notes section. Sample Number Volume (liters) Sample Description 1, Identification Concentration spores/cubic meter R esults may nol be re porlcd excepl in full. Data contained in this test re port relates o nly lo lhe samples tes ted. This report does not express or imply intc 1pre lnlion of the resu lts c onta ined herein. lnterprcmtion shoul d be mn de by n qualified professional. Steve M oody Micro Services assumes no responsibilily fo r the nm nner in which these samples were collecled or hand led prior to being received a t thi s la boratory. S MMS assumes no responsibi lity for th e qualifications of personnel performing sampling a nd /or int erpretations or this do ta. An alys t(s): Rob Greene Lab Director: Steve Moody Approved Signatory :6 ~ ---- Thunk you for choosi ng Steve Moody Micro Services · -· ~ -L _ ---0--- Steve Moody Micro S e rvices, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch , TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Client: Ener-con Services, Inc . -Dallas, TX IAQ Mold Report Data Detail Lab Job No. DSHS Licen se No.: LABOl 17 AIHA EMPAT ID : 1025 77 Project: Report Date: I 0/26/2010 10:41 AM Project#: Sample Date: 10/25/2010 Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Quantitative Direct Examination (with stain) -Standard Profile Page I of This report consists of three sec tions ; a summary section, a data detail section, and an analytical notes section. Results may not be reported except in full. Sample ID: Location: Debris Rating : Media Expires On: Notes Included?: Volume : Agaricus / Agrocybe Alternaria Ascospores Aspergillus / Penicillium Basidiospores Cercospora Chaetomium Cladosporium Curvularia Drechslera i Bipolaris group Epicoccum Fusarium Ganoderma Hyphal / Spore Fragments Memnoniella Myxomycete I Rust/ Smut Nigrospora Stachybotrys TOTALS Analyst Analysis Date Debris Rating Key: 0 -No debris detected. ' l -Trace debri s. 2 -Light de bris. 3 -Moderate debris. 4 -Substantial debris. 5 -Extens ive debris. 6 -Field blank. 647017 647028 Safe Deposit Vault Manager's Office 5 5 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 75 75 NOTE: Debris defined as skin, fibers, pollen grains. insect pans, and /or other non -fungal particles. 647013 647024 Electrical Room Outside 5 5 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 See Analytical Notes 75 75 spores/m3 80 160 600 1280 1920 460 40 47199 240 60 200 160 4000 1400 57839 IA Q Mold Report Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC Analytical Notes DSHS License No.: LABOJ 17 2051 Valley View Lane AIHA EMPAT ID: 102577 Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Client: Enercon Services, Inc. -Dallas, TX Lab Job No.: Project: Report Date: 10/26/2010 10:41 AM Project#: Sample Date : 10/25/2010 Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Quantitative Direct Examination (with stain) -Standard Profile Page 1 of 1 This report consists of three sections; a summary section , a data detail section, and an analytical notes section . Results may not be reported except in fu ll. Samples Analyzed . Sample No 647017: Safe Deposit Vault Notes : 85% Occluded. Sample No 647028: Manager's Office ' Notes: 85% Occluded. Sample No 64701 3: Electrical Room Notes : 70% Occluded. ~ S ample No 647024 : Outside Notes: 60% Occluded. Due to a high presence of Cladosporium, the Minimum Detection Limit is 133 spores / ,Ii cubic meter for this fungal group. When comparing results to other samples, use calculated results, not raw numbers. ~ '. Field Blanks . , -·--. ·' No discemable field blanks were submitted with this' set of samples. ,. Methods Method : Random pass for non-cultured spore traps utilizing brightfield microscopy; as taught by the McCrone Research Institute. Calculation : Spores/cubic meter= (Raw spore count)*(MDL) Note: MDL (Minimum Detection Limit) is calculated based upon 1 raw spore count. Steve Moody Micro Services recommends two significant figures for calculated values based upon laboratory procedures . Air sample# 647024 0 A Air sample# 506154 CLIENT Bank Branch 96 Any Road Dallas, Texas A • gi . .. . · .--. Wet Gypsum Board Walls Visible Suspect Mold Growth Bioaerosol Sample Location Wall Check Sample Location D f~ir sample# 647017 . ., A Safe Deposit Vault Not to Scale Project No : 87 Teller Area ENERCON Figure 1 Mold Assessment Diagram PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD Project Name: Client Bank Branch Enercon Project: 87 Photo # l: View of the Client facility. Photo #2: View of ceiling plates above lay-in panels with rust along seam. Project file PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD Project Name: Client Bank Branch Enercon Project: 87 Photo #3: View of rust stain above wall board in southwest comer of safe deposit vaUlt. Photo #4: View of VSMG on south wall in southwest comer of safe deposit vault. Project file PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD Project Name: Client Bank Branch Enercon Project: 87 Photo #5: View of water staining along seams oflower window frame in manager's office . Photo #6: View ofVSMG on e~st wall in northeast comer of manager's office. Project file PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD Project Name: Client Bank Branch Photo #7: View of rusting on'studs above the ceiling grid in electrical room. Photo #8: View ofVSMG at exterior door in electrical room. Project file Enercon Project: 87 MOLD MANAGEMENT PLAN NORTH MAIN BUILDING NORTH FREEWAY DALLAS, TX ENERCON PROJECT NO. 1234 Prepared for: MR. JOHN Q. PUBLIC ANY PROPERTY COMPANY NORTH STREET, SUITE 100 DALLAS, TX Fe bruary 11, 2010 Prepared by: 0 ENERCON 12100 FORD ROAD, SUITE 200 DALLAS, TX 75234 (972) 484-3854 Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide North Main Building -Dallas , Texas Enercon Project No . 1234 MOLD MANAGEMENT PLAN NORTH MAIN BUILDING 1.0 Introduction February 2010 This document is intended to provide guidance for identifying and addressing moisture and mold in the subject building. The primary objective of this document is to assist the property manager and other building personnel to identify and address moisture conditions at the facility that could lead to unusual mold growth. When unusual mold growth occurs, the essential objectives in assessing and conducting response actions are: 1) prevent exposure to building occupants, 2) prevent exposure to site workers; and 3) prevent recurrence of mold. Unlike asbestos, lead-based-paint, or other indoor environmental issues, nationwide regulatory requirements have not been established to dictate specific prevention measures or response actions for mold-affected buildings . The State of Texas has, however, implemented the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) for the regulation of mold assessors and remediators conducting mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality. This guidance document has been prepared to provide a structured decision-making process to aid in applying a practical, consistent approach to assessment and selection of response actions in moisture and mold-affected buildings. In all cases, the underlying cause of the occurrence and possible consequences of continued mold growth must be considered, and appropriate steps implemented. The approach presented herein relies on recommendations and procedures compiled from various sources of information on mold (see Appendix D). The approach of this document is to treat mold with caution (irrespective of the particular organisms identified) while allowing practical preventative and precautionary activities, and selected response actions that are not unduly burdensome. To facilitate the timely assessment of moisture and mold, the emphasis of this document is on observation and physical evaluation, not biological testing. If these activities become ( or are perceived to be) unduly costly or burdensome, they may constitute a disincentive to facility personnel acting proactively to prevent a minor condition from worsening. In all cases, it is critical that moisture and mold be addressed in a manner that encourages timely assessment and response. In those circumstances that warrant assessment by a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC), a thorough visual examination, and evaluation of symptoms and amplification sources is generally considered more reliable in identifying indoor environments requiring intervention than biological testingi . The MAC will consider the circumstances surrounding each Moisture Assess ment and Mold Prevention Guide North Main Building -Dalla s, Texas Enercon Project No. 1234 TABLE OF CONTENTS February 2010 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Moisture .............................................................................................................................. 2 1 .2 Mold .................................................................................................................................... 3 1 .3 Responsibilities and Duties .............................................................................................. 4 1.3 .1 The Property Manager ............................................................................................... 4 1.3 .2 Moisture and Mold Awareness Training ................................................................ 5 1 .3 .3 Outside Contractors ................................................................................................... 5 1.3 .4 Tenants ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.0 Preventative Measures ......................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Routine Inspection and Maintenance ............................................................................. 6 2.2 Water Infiltration ............................................................................................................... 6 2.3 HVACSystem .................................................................................... : ............................... 6 2.4 Vapor Barriers .................................................................................................................... 7 2.5 Alternative Interior Coatings ........................................................................................... 8 2.6 Other Indicators ................................................. ." ............................................................... 8 3.0 Tenant Interaction ................................................................................................................ 8 3.1 Tenant Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 8 3 .2 Indoor Mold Fact Sheet ..................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Tenant Complaint .............................................................................................................. 9 3.4 Assessment of Mold Occurrence ................................................................................... 10 3.5 Project Summary Form ................................................. _ ................................................... 10 4.0 Assessment and Response Selection .............................................................................. 11 4 .1 Preliminary Evaluation ................................................................................................... 11 4.1.1 Visual Observations ................................................................................................. 11 4.1 .2 Odors .......................................................................................................................... 11 4.1 .3 Moisture Survey ........................................................................................................ 12 4.2 Levels of Response .......................................................................................................... 12 I 4.3 Selection of a Level of Response .................................................................................... 13 4 .3.1 Level A-Housekeeping .......................................................................................... 13 4.3.1.1 Level A Criteria .................................................................................................. 13 4.3.1 .2 Personnel Protection: ........................................................................................ 14 4.3.1.3 Response Actions: .............................................................................................. 14 4.3 .1.4 Completion ......................................................................................................... 14 4.3.2 Level B -Housekeeping With Respiratory Protection ........................................ 15 4.3.2.1 Level B Criteria .................................................................................................. 15 4.3.2.2 Personnel Protection ......................................................................................... 15 4.3.2 .3 Response Actions ............................................................................................... 15 4.3.2.4 Completion ......................................................................................................... 16 4.3 .3 Level C -Professional Assessment / Removal .................................................... 16 4.3.3.1 Level C Criteria .................................................................................................. 16 4.3.3 .2 Additional Assessment ..................................................................................... 17 4.3.3.3 Personnel Protection ......................................................................................... 17 4.3 .3.4 Response Action ................................................................................................ 17 4.3.3.5 Completion ......................................................................................................... 18 Moi sture Assessmen t and Mold Pre ven tion Guid e North Main Building -Dallas, Tex as Enercon Project No . 1234 February 2010 4.4 Biological Testing ............................................................................................................. 18 4.5 Indoor Air Quality Investigation ................................................................................... 20 5.0 Response Actions ...................................................................................... ; ......................... 20 5.1 Water Removal. ................................................................................................................ 20 5.2 Spray Disinfection ........................................................................................................... 21 5.3 Disinfection by Scrubbing .............................................................................................. 21 5.4 Encapsulation ................................................................................................................... 21 5.5 Removal of Materials ...................................................................................................... 22 5.6 Removal of Moldy Materials in a Negative Pressure Enclosure .............................. 23 APPENDICES . Appendix A Forms Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D AppendixE AppendixF AppendixG Appendix H Mold Awareness Training Tracking Form Mold Evaluation Checklist · Project Summary Form Summary of Common Fungi and Bacteria TSCA List of Toxic Microorganisms Response Actions Selected References Tenant Lease Addendum and Moisture and Mold Control Instructions Indoor Mold Fact Sheet EPA -Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) Moi sture A ssess ment and Mold Prevent ion Gu ide North Main Building -Dalla s, Tex as En ercon Proj ect No. 1234 February 2010 MOISTURE ASSESSMENT AND MOLD PREVENTION GUIDE NORTH MAIN BUILDING 1.0 Introduction This documen.t is intended to provide guidance for identifying and addressing moisture and mold in the subject building. The primary objective of this document is to assist the property manager and other building personnel to identify and address moisture conditions at the facility that could lead to unusual mold growth. When unusual mold growth occurs, the essential objectives in assessing and conducting response actions are: 1) prevent exposure to building occupants, 2) prevent exposure to site workers; and 3) prevent recurrence of mold .. Unlike asbestos, lead-based-paint, or other indoor environmental issues, nationwide regulatory requirements have not been established to dictate specific prevention measures or response actions for mold-affected buildings. The State of Texas has, however, implemented the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) for the regulation of mold assessors and remediators conducting mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality. This guidance document has been prepared to provide a structured decision-making process to aid in applying a practical, consistent approach to assessment and selection of response actions in moisture and mold-affected buildings. In all cases, the underlying cause of the occurrence and possible consequences of continued mold growth must be considered, and appropriate steps implemented. The approach presented herein relies on recommendations and procedures compiled from various sources of information on mold (see Appendix D). The approach of this document is to treat mold with caution (irrespective of the particular organisms identified) while allowing practical preventative and precautionary activities, and selected response actions thaf are not unduly burdensome. To facilitate the timely assessment of moisture and mold, the emphasis of this document is on observation and physical evaluation, not biological testing. If these activities become (or are perceived to be) unduly costly or burdensome, they may constitute a disincentive to facility personnel acting proactively to prevent a minor condition from worsening. In all cases, it is critical that moisture and mold be addressed in a manner that encourages timely assessment and response. In those circumstances that warrant assessment by a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC), a thorough visual examination, and evaluation of symptoms and amplification sources is generally considered more reliable in identifying indoor epvironments requiring intervention than biological testingi. The MAC will consider the circumstances surrounding each Moi stur e Assessment and Mold Preven tion Guid e North Main Building -Dallas , Texas En ercon Proj ec t No . 12 34 February 2010 occurrence prior to determining if biological testing is warranted and what procedures should be used. Therefore, routine assessment and response actions do not ordinarily involve biological testing unless other, cdmplicating factors arise. The principal factors that may prornpt biological testing include: complaints of symptoms, moisture or mold occurrences in association with HV AC systems or distributed across large portions of the property. 1.1 Moisture Typically, building interiors remain dry; during normal occupancy. Excessive or unusual moisture conditions can arise if the building is subjected to extreme weather conditions, or if there is a failure in a building system. In some properties, unusual moisture conditions result from tenant operations . Regardless of the cause, the result of these unusual moisture conditions can damage building materials or cause the growth of mold. Conditions that may cause excessive or unusual moisture or mold conditions include the following: Weather events: • heavy rains, • flood water,. • ice or snow melt. Building system failures: • roof leaks, • plumbing leaks, • ineffective vapor barriers, • leaks from condensation systems (steam, process, HVAC), • sewer blockages. Tenant operations: • showers (where applicable), • refrigeration and cooling equipment; • break rooms and kitchens; • appliances, • excessive plants, • decorative fountains. While some molds are fast-growing, a large-scale or significant mold occurrence often takes time to develop. Molds also require moisture to grow and flourish. Addressing moisture and maintenance issues promptly can help to prevent the occurrence of mold, ; Based on t he costs, de lays and u ncertainty of biological sa mpling results , many sou rces, including the American Conference of Governm ental lndustri al Hygienists, 1999, and the EPA, 2000 , indicate that observation, assessment and professional judgment are the preferred tools for evaluating indoor mold. 2 Moistur e A ssess ment and Mold Prevention Guid e North Main Buildin g -Dalla s, Te xas En ercon Project No . 1234 February 2010 or reduce the likelihood that an occurrence will become a significant problem at the property. 1.2 Mold Molds are multicellular, filamentous fungi consisting of thread-like filaments called hyphae that live on plant or animal matter. The term is often applied to many types of microorganisms (primarily fungi and bacteria, but possibly also including protozoa, algae, and viruses) that may be present in buildings. Commonly encountered examples of fungal growth include: the fuzzy black growth on a loaf of bread, the green growth on a spoiling orange, the brown rotting spot on an apple or tomato, the mildew on tile grout, and black growth on water-damaged wallboard. The term mold is used herein for any visible microbial growths in buildings, without regard to the specific types of organisms present. Molds grow in a wide variety of climates and can be found throughout the world. The majority of molds require very moist or wet conditions to grow,. but some species have adapted to grow in dryer conditions and are capable of drawing from the air sufficient moisture for growth when relative humidity exceeds 50 %. Molds spread primarily by spores released to the air or water or by contact with a host. The essential element required to support mold growth is water. Therefore, the presence of mold on indoor building surfaces is typically associated with water infiltration, leakage, or excessive humidity; conditions not ordinarily present under normal interior building conditions. Fungi are common in the outdoor environment, and are typically found ind9ors as a result of outdoor air entry. Fungi do not typically grow to problematic concentrations indoors except in instances of amplification resulting from improper indoor conditions . In the presence of amplifiers, mold may grow in or on a variety of porous surfaces, such as; wallboard, plaster, carpeting, ceiling tiles, pressed waferboard, particle board, insulation, paper files, draperies, and upholstered furniture . Mold can also occur on non-porous materials where dust or dirt has accumulated. This can include HV AC system components such as ducts, condensation pans, lines and cooling coils. Molds are irritants, many produce toxins, and a few molds (about 100 species of fungi) are pathogenic and regularly associated with disease in humans. Fungal diseases range from athletes foot and ringworm to corneal ulcers, lung infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and histoplasmosis, among others . Non-pathogenic mold exposures can cause a variety of symptoms in humans, from simple respiratory irritation to severe allergic reactions and ear, eye and nasal inflammation. Certain individuals may be highly sensitive to certain molds or their toxins. Many molds do not have highly allergenic or toxic properties . Unfortunately, to an untrained individual, the visual appearance of molds that are threatening to human health are often indistinguishable from molds that do not present a health concern. Therefore, the presence or suspected presence of mold in buildings must be considered as a potential threat to human health and treated accordingly . 3 Moistur e Assessment and Mold Preven tion Guid e North Main Building -Dallas , Te xas Enercon Project No . 1234 . February 2010 Recent estimates suggest that there are over a million species of fungi . Of these, less than 10 % have been named and properly described. Some of the fungi more commonly encountered in indoor settings include: Cladosporium; Chaetomium, Penicillium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Mucor, and Stachybotrys. Those fungi that are often associated with allergies or illness in humans include Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Trichoderma, Memnoniella, and Stachybotrys. Bacteria are microscopic organisms that live nearly everywhere (including on our skin and hair and within our bodies) and are commonly found in conjunction with growths of fungi. Some bacteria that are either commonly encountered within the indoor environment or that are sometimes linked to microbial and/ or mold contamination include Micrococcus, Bacillus, Legoinella, Tuberculosis, and Naegleria. For general reference, pertinent information about these particular organisms, their growth patterns and typical effects of exposure is summarized in Appendix B. 1.3 Responsibilities and Duties Preventing unusual moisture conditions and addressing mold growth involves the participation of seven,_! individuals. The property manager, maintenance staff, outside contractors, Mold Assessment Consultant, Mold Remediation Contractor, and the tenant each have a role to play. The property manager is often responsible for coordinating and planning moisture and mold related activities. · The maintenance staff typically conducts regular maintenance activities and inspections at the direction of-the property · manager to identify or prevent unusual moisture · or mold conditions. Outside contractors and consultants are responsible for conducting maintenance and response actions that are beyond the capabilities of the maintenance staff. Tenants are responsible for house keeping, preventative maintenance, and similar activities, and for promptly reporting maintenance problems that involve moisture or mold. In instances where the tenant is assigned responsibility for maintenance, repair or other related activities, those responsibilities also include activities necessary to prevent unusual moisture conditions and the growth of mold. These responsibilities may include certain duties allocated in this document to the property manager. 1.3.1 The Property Manager The property manager is responsible for assisting the property owner in preventing and addressing unusual moisture and mold conditions associated with those maintenance and repair obligations assigned by the lease to the owner. The property manager will maintain records of unusual moisture and mold related conditions and activities, interact with tenants, schedule inspections, and authorize maintenance activities . The property manager will also be responsible for providing for annual training (see Section 1.3.2), re;-iewing mold evaluations, selecting response actions, engaging outside contractors and consultants, and authorizing work related to addressing moisture or mold occurrences. 4 Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide North Main Building -Dallas, Texa s En ercon Proj ect No . 1234 1.3.2 Moisture and Mold Awareness Training February 2010 Where maintenance or repair is conducted by the owner, the property manager will provide for annual awareness training to the members of the property staff who will conduct maintenance activities and inspections for moisture, mold evaluations, and Level A response actions (see Section 4.3.1). Training will include initial familiarization with this document and annual refreshers. In particular, this training should include a summary of applicable site conditions and a review of the previous year's moisture and mold related maintenance items and their resolution. The emphasis of the training should be on early discovery of unusual moisture, and how it should be addressed. The property manager may find it more productive to retain a Mold Assessment Consultant to conduct the training session and to provide documentation of the attendees for the training records. The property manager will record the annual training events and have each employee sign the training acknowledgement form provided in Appendix A . These forms should be completed annually and maintained by the property manager with other employee training records. 1.3.3 Outside Contractors As moisture or mold conditions beyond in-house capabilities are identified, the property manager should identify outside contractors who can provide maintenance and other services. Mold response contractors must be DSHS · licensed as a Mold Remediation Contractor, have a respiratory protection program for their workers and have a sound background in addressing mold. This contractor would work closely with the property manager's environmental consultant. The property manager must also identify and develop a relationship with a DSHS licensed Mold Assessment Consulting firm, approved by Lincoln Property Company, who can prepare work procedures and conduct biological sampling (when warranted by property conditions). The MAC could also advise the property manager on moisture and mold-related regulations, investigation techniques, response options, and tenant interaction. 1.3.4 Tenants The tenant should be made responsible for reporting water leaks and similar maintenance issues promptly, and for conducting tenant operations in a manner that does not promote mold growth or cause unusual moisture conditions. If the tenant is responsible for maintenance or janitorial services, these services should be conducted in a manner that prevents unacceptable moisture conditions and potential mold growth. Some commercial tenants, especially those in retail spaces, may have additional responsibilities as determined from review of anticipated on-site activities associated with tenant operations. The property manager should examine work performed by 5 Moistur e A ssessme nt and Mold Pr eve ntion Gu ide North Main Building -Dalla s, Texas Enercon Project No . 1234 February 2010 tenants for conformance with the objectives of this guidance document, and may require routine inspections to verify that the tenant maintains the premises in acceptable condition (including moisture and mold) in conformance with its lease obligations. The sample lease addendum and tenant instruction sheet provided in Appendix E may be of assistance in informing tenant of its responsibilities. 2.0 Preventative Measures Moisture and mold prevention are important and potentially cost saving measures that must be implemented as a standard practice. Preventing unusual moisture conditions or mold growth can help to protect building materials and prevent possible adverse health effects to tenants. The specific measures to be implemented will be directly dictated by the site-specific condition identified. The following sections offer some practical guidance for mold prevention. 2.1 Routine Inspection and Maintenance In general, unusual sources of moisture or wet conditions within the building should be identified early and addressed promptly before mold has an opportunity to grow. Areas where abnormal plumbing conditions have been identified should be routinely evaluated for leaks. Areas such as HV AC equipment, under sinks, bathrooms, around break room refrigerators, showers (where applicable), indoor pl.antings, fountains and perimeter walls subject to landscaping related moisture are more likely to be affected by moisture and, consequently, mold. Retail tenants, such as restaurants and supermarkets may use certain equipment, fixtures, or have other areas of concern or special considerations regarding unusual moisture conditions . The lease space should be observed during inspections prior to leasing, with . special attention to areas with potential for unusual moisture conditions. The lease spaces should also be observed for indicators of unusual moisture conditions and other indicators of mold growth during service visits and at regularly-scheduled intervals following a response action. Mold growth can be a slow process and is more often the result of a long.:term b.ut minor · condition, rather than a single large-scale episode. 2.2 Water Infiltration If water infiltrates the building, it should be promptly removed by absorption or wet vacuuming. Wet contents of the premises must be promptly dried or removed. If extended drying is required, dehumidifiers should be used. High speed fans should be avoided in areas of observed or suspected mold growth,. as they may disturb or otherwise spread the mold. 2.3 HV AC System Refrigerated air from direct-expansion cooling in HV AC systems is typically effective at removing moisture from buildings. Under some circumstances elevated relative 6 Moisture Assessment and Mold Preve ntion Guide North Main Building -Dallas , Tex as Enercon Project No . 1234 February 2010 humidityii in an air-conditioned area may be noted. These conditions may result from thermostats set high (during cooling season), excessive blower speed, cooling coils not reaching a sufficiently low temperature (such as in systems cooled by chilled water), outdoor air penetration of the return duct, unique tenant equipment or operations, a:µd inoperable or undersized exhaust vents, etc. The underlying cause of the elevated humidity (moisture source, and reduced drying) should be diagnosed and appropriate repairs made to return indoor air conditions to normal. Plugging of primary condensate drains often indicate fouling by fungal or bacterial growth. This condition may be identified by reports of water dripping from the secondary (overflow) drain. Regular inspection and preventative treatment of the primary and secondary drain pans with biocide tablets, strips, or pads should be initiated. Additionally, the drain pans, condenser units, and drain lines should be checked for proper drainage so that the system does not hold standing liquid. Over time dust, dirt, and a variety of other residues may accumulate on the interior of the ductwork, blower, or other HV AC components. Excessive accumulations are most often the result of low-efficiency air filters and / or air bypass around the filter holder, and can provide sites for condensation to collect, creating conditions conducive to mold growth. Cleaning of such components is a ~ostly and time-consuming activity, and many systems (internally-insulated ducts) are not conducive to interior cleaningiii. Where premature accumulations are indicated, the rate of dirt accumulation may be reduced by repair/ replacement of filter holders to prevent bypass and installation of higher-efficiency filters. 2.4 Vapor Barriers Installed during construction, vapor barriers are a critical and integral component of the building envelope. In warm humid climates, this barrier is typically placed near (or is a component of) the outermost surface of the wall, floor, or possibly roof. In instances of poor performance of a vapor barrier system (such as in exterior walls), other building components may unexpectedly act as a vapor barrier and create moisture / mold problems . This condition is commonly observed where vinyl or foil-backed wall- covering material is installed, or where low-permeability coatings (i.e ., high-gloss, oil- based, washable, or barrier paintsiv) are applied to the interior surface of exterior walls _or ceiling. Humidity (water vapor) will often accumulate beneath such a layer and condense, forming a wet layer conducive to mold growth. Such materials and conditions, especially vinyl-based wall coverings on perimeter walls, should be avoided, where possible. Where these conditions occur, the problem component of the building envelope must be modified or alternative materials installed. 11 Maintenance of 50% or lower relative humidity is preferred to prevent mold growth. iii In instances of excessive accumulation or interior mold growth , replacement of the components may often be indicated in lieu of cleaning . iv Kitz or similar barrier coatings , for example . 7 Moisture Assessm ent and Mold Pr even tion Guide North Main Building -Dalla s, Te xas Enercon Project No. 1234 2.5 Alternative Interior Coatings February 2010 In areas where interior moisture and mold growth are indicated, restoration should take advantage of beneficial materials. Where possible, water-based low-permeability interior paints should be preferred over heavier coatings or papers (Section 2 .4). Such paints are often marketed for use over wet or moist substrates. Additionally, paint suppliers can provide coatings with biologically-inhibiting chemical additives. 2.6 Other Indicators Water intrusion into buildings is often associated with termite infestation, wood rot, rust on interior metal components (studs, hinges, access doors, etc.), and nails rusting or pulling away from wooden studs. Similarly, bird, bat or other vermin · entry into the structure can be closely associated with mold or similar biological conditions. Although these factors may not directly cause or contribute to mold growth, they are indicative of abnormal conditions and their underlying cause should be investigated and treated appropriately. · 3.0 Tenant Interaction Typically mold occurrences are first observed and subsequently reported by building occupants, including tenants; employees or building visitors. This section discusses tenant/ employee obligations and appropriate procedures for interaction with an individual who reports a complaint. 3.1 Tenant Responsibilities Tenants should be universally advised of their responsibility to report water leaks, mold growth, or similar issues promptly upon discovery. They should also be advised of their obligation to conduct their operations in a manner that does not promote mold growth oi' unusual moisture conditions. For example, a: simple failed pipe connection on a hot water faucet can lead to excessive humidity in a small utility room, which in turn could cause unusual moisture conditions and subsequent growth of mold. Tenants should .be made responsible for adequately ventilating the premises to prevent excessive moisture from accumulating. Tenants may also be directed to allow exhaust fans ventilation equipment, ( or in some instances, the tenant may be required to operate their HV AC unit for some amount of time), or take some other action recommended to prevent or reduce the occurrence of moisture or mold . These responsibilities can be included in the lease agreement (see Appendix E for a sample lease addendum and tenant instruction sheet). In the event that the tenant is responsible for maintenance or janitorial services, these services should include activities needed to prevent excessive moisture or growth of mold. This would include maintaining areas under sinks, beneath and around a break 8 Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide North Main Building -Dallas , Texas Enercon Project No . 1234 February 2010 room refrigerator, and in the area around HV AC or refrigeration equipment, plantings, fountains, and other moisture-prone areas. As discussed previously, tenants such as restaurants and supermarkets may have equipment, fixtures, and other areas of concern or special considerations associated with unusual moisture conditions. These concerns should be identified in advance, and the tenant should be advised of its preventative measures obligations as established in their lease. In the event that unusual moisture conditions or mold growth are identified by the property manager, and addressed by the tenant, a property management representative should confirm that the tenant's work has been completed and that it conforms to the criteria specified in this document. 3.2 Indoor Mold Fact Sheet In the event of a tenant complaint regarding mold, the tenant should be provided with a copy of the Indoor Mold Fact Sheet, generated by the New York State Department of Health, for their review (see Appendix F). This fact sheet will answer basic questions concerning mold, and includes information from published governmental sources discussing mold, health concerns and remedies. Providing the fact sheet will not be the end of the process in many cases, though some tenants may read the fact sheet and find that what they perceived to be a health concern can be address through typical janitorial services and maintenance activities. 3.3 Tenant Complaint During the initial complaint interaction, the property representative should collect pertinent information from the individual including the nature of the complaint, the apparent location of the moisture or mold growth, and other conditions of the mold, if reported. The property representative should document and retain the individual's complaint for appropriate consideration. If the complaining individual is not the authorized tenant representative, the representative should be contacted immediately. Any additional interaction should be solely between the property representative and the authorized tenant representative. The property representative should note if the tenant is reporting symptoms associated with mold exposure. The property representative should only record the tenant's description of conditions, not question the tenant about symptoms. Symptoms may often include: watery eyes, "runny nose" (rhinitis),fever, headache, scratchy throat and other flu-like symptoms. If symptoms are reported, knowing when symptoms first appeared and when they improve or worsen may aid in assessment of site conditions. In all cases, if the tenant reports symptoms, the property representative should contact an environmental consultant to participate in, or provide assistance following the initial assessment. 9 Moisture A ssess ment and Mold Pr even tion Guid e North Ma in Building -Dalla s, Texa s Enercon Proj ec t No. 1234 3.4 Assessment of Mold Occurrence February 2010 The first phase of the assessment of the mold occurrence is to review the information provided by the tenant. In most instances there will be no reported symptoms. The tenant complaint will likely indicate that mold is visible or that an odor has been detected in the area. It is important to reassure the tenant that their complaint is important and will be assessed in a timely manner. The property representative should schedule the evaluation of the area of concern with the tenant at that time. The second phase of the assessment is conducting the preliminary evaluation (see Section 4 .1) and completing the Mold Evaluation Checklist (Appendix A). Guidance for completing this form is included in Section 4.1; additional instructions are provided on the back of the checklist. The evaluation should be performed by the property manager, his designated representative, or his retained MAC. A blank copy of the Molc1: Evaluation Checklist should be provided to the tenant in advance of, or during · the evaluation. Once the occurrence has been assessed, the property manager should establish responsibility for the condition and response action, if applicable. This determination will typically be made in consideration of moisture source or other contributing factors and the corresponding owner / tenant obligations for repair, maintenance, and janitorial services. The property representative should document on the evaluation checklist that a copy of the che<!:klist has been_ provided to the tenant and discuss the responsibilities of the respective parties. The information gathered from the tenant and the checklist can be used to aid in selection of an appropriate level of response and response action. It is important to maintain communication with the tenant throughout the process of addressing a tenant complaint. The tenant should be notified when a level of response and response action have been selected and implemented. The tenant should also be notified of actions they will be required to take in association with the conditions and corresponding response action. If applicable, the tenant should also be notified of what they can do to prevent future occurrences of mold and what actions the property manager will take to prevent future occurrences. 3.5 Project Summary Form At the conclusion of the response action, a Project Summary Form (see Appendix A) should be completed by the property manager documenting the response action taken and its outcome. A copy of the completed summary form should be given to the tenant. Copies of the completed evaluation form, and summary form should be retained for the property manager's records. 10 Moisture Assess ment and Mold Preven tion Guide North Main Building -Dallas , Texas En ercon Project No. 1234 4.0 Assessment and Response Selection February 2010 Once the property manager has reviewed the tenant complaint, a preliminary evaluation of the area of concern must be conducted. Using information obtained from the tenant and the evaluation, the property representative must make an assessment as to the level of response and the applicable response action. This section provides guidance for conducting the evaluation, determining the level of response, and selection of the response action. If warranted, biological testing may also be recommended (Section 4.4). 4.1 Preliminary Evaluation To aid in conducting the preliminary evaluation of the area of concern a Mold Evaluation Checklist is included in Appendix A. This checklist will assist the on-site personnel in gathering the necessary information to make an informed decision regarding the proper level of response and response action. Where practical, this evaluation should be performed with the participation of the tenant. The Mold Evaluation Checklist has instructions for use on the reverse side of the form. The following sections describe the assessment procedures in greater detail than the checklist instructions. 4.1.1 Visual Observations In the event of a complaint, the areas indicated to be of concern should be observed first. The property representative should also evaluate other areas in the space and surrounding spaces that are frequently found to be moist or affected by mold. These areas typically include: janitorial closets, HV AC equipment, under sinks, bathrooms, around moisture prone equipment, showers (where applicable) and around break room refrigerators. The property representative should look for indications of moisture or visible mold growth. 4.1.2 Odors --- Occurrences of mold may not always be visible. Tenants may report the presence of a moldy smell or odd odor. The property representative should note whether or not they detect the odor, and attempt to find the area where the odor is the strongest. The odor of mold may be an indication of mold in an inaccessible area (hidden mold) or surface mold that is not yet visible. If mold is not visible but a moldy odor or some other indication of mold is evident, a moisture survey may aid in the identification and delineation of the areas with elevated moisture content and therefore the most likely location of hidden mold and the source of the odor. 11 Moisture Assessm ent and Mold Preve ntion Guid e North Main Building -Dallas , Texa s En ercon Project No. 1234 4 .1 .3 Moisture survey February 2010 Moisture surveys can be used to delineate the extent of moisture in a substrate material where mold is observed. This information can be used during the selection on the appropriate level of response (Section 4.3) The first steps of the moisture survey are to observe discoloration and to carefully touch areas that appear to· be wet or damp. Typically, if a material such as wallboard is wet or damp to the touch, its moisture content will be above an acceptable level, and indicative of an area that would support mold growth. The property representative should use a moisture meter, working outward from the obviously damp area, to determine the extent of the damp area. If visible suspect mold growth is observed, the property representative should avoid disturbing the mold. The survey should begin by surveying moisture content in areas no nearer than six inches from the boundaries of the visible mold. The property representative should sketch the area being evaluated and note the meter readings on the sketch. It should be noted that many moisture meters are specific to materials such as wood, wallboard or masonry. Essential additional evaluation will include visual observation of suspect sources of moisture in the vicinity of the wet or damp area, and interviews with the tenant. If the source of moisture cannot be identified by the property representative an environmental or·engineeringconsultant should be contacted to conduct a more thorough evaluation. 4.2 Levels of Response This guidance document references three levels of response. These levels are based on respiratory protection and engineering control requirements of the selected response actions. These three levels are described as follows : Level A includes mold conditions that can be addressed by on-site personnel as housekeeping issues without respiratory protection and/ or engineering controls. This should be the most common level of response. Level B includes mold conditions that are essentially equivalent to Level A, but under circumstances that warrant the worker to wear respiratory protection. DSHS licensed consultants and/ or contractors with formal respiratory protection training and medical monitoring complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements will typically be engaged on an as needed basis to conduct this level of response. Level C includes mold conditions that warrant additional assessment and evaluation by a DSHS licensed environmental consultant and may require DSHS licensed workers with more extensive protection and a negative-pressure enclosure . Mold indicated to be present in the HV AC system is considered to be a Level C response. 12 Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide North Main Building -Dallas , Texa s Enercon Project No . 1234 4.3 Selection of a Level of Response February 2010 Once the Mold Evaluation Checklist has been completed, the proper level of response and response action should be selected. Some general decision-making criteria are presented in the following sections. These criteria are defined on the Mold Evaluation Checklist. Beyond these criteria, some practical considerations may also drive the selection of a response action. For instance, removal of the substrate may not be warranted (as indicated by comparison to the assessment criteria); however, demolition of the substrate may be required to investigate or repair the source of water, or as part of a planned renovation activity. In these cases, Level C assessment and response procedures will typically be indicated. 4.3.1 Level A -Housekeeping Level A -Housekeeping is the minimum level of response to an occurrence of mold. This level involves an on-site worker Ganitorial or maintenance personnel) using minimal personnel protection, conducting limited · response actions to address small areas of mold growth. This level of response is designed to be an in-house solution to limited occurrences of mold. The criteria for Level A responses are presented in Section 4.3.1.1 . All of the criteria must be met for a Level A response to be considered appropriate. 4 .3 .1.1 Level A Criteria A Level A response is routinely indicated when the following criteria are met: Symptoms reported? -no Area -smallv Degree of growth -light Potential for human contact -low Proximity to HV AC diffuser or return -medium or far Substrate -not ceiling tile, insulation, or other soft or fragile materials Substrate damage -none or minor Source of water -not sewer If any of these criteria are not met, the conditions should be compared to the Level B criteria . v The definition of s mall ( <10 sq ft. as indicated on the Mold Evaluation Form) is drawn from the U.S. EPA 2001 docum ent. That docu ment sets more lenient response action criteria for small areas in schools and requires that children be removed from the area o nly while the work is in progress . Additionally, the ty pe of respirator recommended by the EPA and the New York City Department of Health (20 00) is not the type of respirator (N95) that would be relied up on to protect workers from serious workplace inhalation hazard. DSHS licen sure is required in Texas to remove or clean .:".. 25 contiguous square feet of mold growth . 13 Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guid e North Main Building -Dallas, Te xas Enercon Proj ect No. 1234 4 .3.1 .2 Personnel Protection: February 2010 While personnel protection must be selected and provided by the employer, the following are considered the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) for level A responsesvi : Long gloves (rubber, nitrile, neoprene, polyurethane, PVC) Eye protection (glasses, goggles, etc . no contact lenses) N-95 Respirator 4.3.1 .3 Response Actions: The following response actions may be appropriate for Level A conditions. Refer to Section 4.0 for summaries of these response actions. A more detail description of the response actions is presented in Appendix C: · Water Removal, Appendix C, #1 Spray D isinfection, Appendix C, #2 (mold beneath wall covering cannot be address by disinfection only) The selected response action should be carried out when the area is not occupied. The worker should avoid physical disturbance of the suspect mold (i.e . no scrubbing) at this level unless conducted after decontamination or encapsulation. Work should be performed over a drop-cloth (substantially larger in area than the work) and the removed materials, debris and disposable tools should be immediately bagged for disposal . 4.3.1.4 Completion: Observe that area has dried Verify that the source of moisture has been addressed and will not recur Observe for visible suspect mold growth, including staining Repeat disinfection if visible suspect mold growth remains or returns (contingent upon continued Level A conditions) If staining persists, but area has been disinfected, repaint using paint as described in Section 2 .5 Implement necessary preventative activities and monitor to verify that conditions do not deter iorate 14 Mo is ture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide North Main Building -Dallas , Te xas Enercon Project No. 1234 4.3 .2 Level B -Housekeeping with Respiratory Protection February 2010 Level B -Housekeeping with respiratory protection is a response action for conditions that are beyond typical housekeeping but that do not involve large areas of mold growth, and/ or demolition. Typically this will involve a DSHS licensed outside contractor who is properly trained to use respiratory protection, using more aggressive mold removal methods than for Level A. The criteria for Level B responses are presented in Section 4.3.2.1. All of the criteria must be met for a Level B response to be considered appropriate. 4 .3.2.1 Level B Criteria A Level B response is routinely indicated when the following criteria are met: Symptoms reported? -no Area -small Degree of growth -light or heavy Potential for human contact -low or medium Proximity to HVAC diffuser or return -medium or far Substrate damage -none or minor Source of water -dirty, can include sewer If any of these criteria are not met, the conditions should be compared to the Level C criteria. 4.3.2 .2 Personnel Protection: Long gloves (rubber, nitrile, neoprene, polyurethane, PVC) Eye protection (glasses, goggles, etc . no contact lenses) N -9S Respirator (as a minimum) 4.3.2 .3 Response Actions: The following response actions may be appropriate for Level B conditions. Refer to Section 4.0 for summaries of the response actions. A more detail description of these response actions is presented in Appendix C: Water Removal, Appendix C, #1, Spray Disinfection, Appendix C, #2 (mold beneath wall covering cannot be address by disinfection only), Disinfection by scrubbing, Appendix C, #3, Encapsulation, Appendix C, #4 (materials that may be soft or fragile prior to removal), Removal of encapsulated materials, Appendix C, #Sa and #Sb. 15 Moi sture Assessment and Mold Preven tio n Guide North Main Building -Dall as, Texas February 2010 Enercon Proj ec t No . 1234 The response action should be carried out when the area is not occupied. Work should be performed over a drop-cloth (substantially larger in area than the work) and the removed materials, debris and disposable tools should be immediately bagged for disposal. The work area should be cleaned by mopping with a disinfectant solution or using a HEPA vacuum upon completion, prior to re-occupancy of the area. 4.3.2.4 Completion: Observe that _area has dried Verify that the source of moisture has been addressed and will not recur Observe for visible mold growth, including staining from mold Repeat disinfection if visible mold growth remains or returns (contingent upon continued Level A or B conditions) If staining persists, but area has been disinfected, repaint using paint as described in Section 2.5 Implement necessary preventative activities and monitor to verify that conditions do not deteriorate Restore area, as appropriate If ~25 contiguous square feet of mold growth, or suspected mold growth, is to be included in a Level B Response, the ·response must be performed by a DSHS licensed Mold Remediation Contractor following a protocol designed by a DSHS licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. A protocol that addresses ~25 of mold growth will have analytical clearance criteria established and verified by the MAC before the area is released for occupancy following the response action. \ 4.3.3 Level C -Professional Assessment / Removal Level C -Professional Assessment/ Removal is indicated when demolition is required or if the oqcurrence does not meet the criteria for either Level A or Level B responses. Mold growth in the HV AC system should always be considered to require a Level C response. The first step in performing a Level C response is contacting a DSHS licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) to assess the occurrence and develop an appropriate response action tailored to the conditions of the occurrence. The decision- making criteria for Level Care presented in Section 4.3.3.1. If any of the criteria are met, then a Level C response is indicated. 4.3.3.1 Level C Criteria (one or more criteria met): Symptoms reported? -~ Area -medium or large Degree of growth -heavy in large patches Potential for human contact -high Proximity to HVAC diffuser or return -near Substrate -medium or large growth beneath wall covering, within furnishings/ fixtures that cannot be removed and cleaned 16 Moi sture Assessment and Mold Preve ntion Guid e North Main Building -Dallas , Texa s En ercon Project No . 1234 Substrate damage -major Likelihood of water return -probable 4.3 .3.2 Additional Assessment: February 2010 The MAC will re-evaluate reported conditions, and conduct additional assessment with the objective of verifying and possibly adding detail to the previous, in-house, evaluation. The MAC will also determine if the space is stdtable for tenant occupancy, and what additional assessment activities are needed . These may include: interviews with the occupants, observations of the source or potential source of moisture, and possible recommendation of other providers · to address the underlying cause of the usual moisture condition. Modifying tenant operations or temporary relocation of occupants may be triggered by occupants reporting symptoms of mold exposure, and the presence of some additional factor (such as heavy growth, the presence of dirty water, etc). If only symptoms of exposure are reported, with no additional factors, the consultant will determine if the tenant must be removed from the space or tenant operations must be modified due to the presence of mold. In the event that symptoms consistent with mold exposures are reported by the tenant, biological testing is indicated. Biological testing may also be, indicated if no objective indicators of mold growth can be verified during assessment, as this may be anindicator of "hidden mold". Biological testing options readily available to the MAC are discussed in Section 4.4. The tenant may be allowed to resume normal operations upon completion of the response action, contingent upon biological testing demonstrating conditions suitable for occupancy. If the tenant has reported symptoms or discomfort, and there do not appear to be indicators of microbial growth (no indication of moisture, odor; materials are newly installed, etc), the MAC may conduct an indoor air quality (IAQ) investigation instead of, or in addition to, biological testing of substrates. The IAQ investigation would typically include the evaluation of non-biological factors that may affect the health and/ or comfort of occupants. This option is described in Section 4.5 . 4.3.3.3 Personnel Protection: Long gloves (rubber, nitrile, neoprene, polyurethane, PVC) Eye protection N-95 Respirator (at a minimum) Disposable clothing 4.3.3.4 Response Action: For a level C response, the MAC will determine the appropriate response action based on their assessment. This response will ty pically include constructing a negative- 17 Moisture Assessm ent and Mold Preven tion Guid e North Main Building -Dalla s, Texa s Enercon Project No . 1234 February 2010 pressure enclosure around the affected area. Access to the enclosure and the immediate vicinity will be restricted. A summary of the typical level C response action appears in Section 5.0, with a more detailed description included in Appendix C, #6. 4.3.3 .5 Completion: Observe that area has dried Verify that the source of moisture has been addressed and will not recur Observe for visible mold growth, including staining from mold Repeat disinfection if visible mold growth remains or returns (contingent upon continued Level A conditions) If staining persists, but area has been disinfected, repaint using paint as described in Section 2.5 Implement necessary preventative activities and monitor to verify that conditions do not deteriorate Restore work area, as appropriate Confirm moisture content and monitor to verify that conditions do not deteriorate Additional assessment, as appropriate A Level C Response must be performed by a DSHS licensed Mold Remediation Contractor following a protocol designed by a DSHS licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. A protocol that addresses ~25 of mold growth will have analytical clearance criteria established and verified by the MAC before the area is released for occupancy following the response action. 4.4 Biological Testing Thorough visual examination and evaluation of symptoms and amplification sources are generally considered more reliable methods to identify indoor environments requiring intervention than biological testingvii. Prior to biological testing, serious consideration must be given to the reason for the test, the benefit to be gained from the test, and most importantly, the means for retaining and disclosure of the test results. The MAC will consider the circumstances surrounding each occurrence and their assessment prior to determining if biological testing is warranted and what procedures should be used. Biological testing is time-consuming and expensive and while it provides more detailed information, it seldom alters the choice of response action. Biological testing methods include tape sampling, bulk sampling, and air sampling.· Tape sampling consists of collection of mold and spores from a surface. The tape is placed over the area of mold growth and carefully removed. The sample is submitted to vii Based on t he costs, delays and u ncertainty of biological sam piing re suits, many sou rces, including the American Conference of Government al lndu strial Hygienists, 1 999 , indicate that observation, assessment and profes sional judgment are the pref erred tools for evaluatin g and occurrence of mold. 18 Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guid e North Main Building -Dalla s, Texas Enercon Proj ect No . 1234 February 2010 a DSHS licensed laboratory for identification of organisms visible through a microscope . Tape Sampling is a quick, economical procedure that allows for the identification of the major organisms present. This sampling does not identify all organisms present, quantify the organisms or indicate their viability . Tape sampling may be warranted when the source of water is "dirty" (e.g. sewer or stormwater), symptoms have been reported by the tenant, or mold has recurred from prior removal. Bulk sampling consists of cutting out a portion of the affected substrate. The sample can be examined by the laboratory in a manner similar to that for tape sampling, or it can be cultured to quantify the major viable organisms. Culturing is a longer, more costly · procedure than tape sampling (the incubation and quantitation typically requires a minimum period of 14 days). Bulk sampling allows for the identification of most organisms present, quantification of those organisms identified, and indicates their viability. Bulk sampling may be warranted when the source of water is from sewer or stormwater, the mold has recurred from prior removal, symptoms have been reported by the tenant, the occurrence is in proximity to HV AC system, or to confirm a successful response action. Air sampling is often conducted by drawing air across a plate of media using a specially- designed sampling device and air pump. Airborne spores and organisms (bioaerosols) are deposited on a capture media during the sampling. The two types of air sampling typically performed include: • Spore Trap Air Sampling -Spore trap samplers are capable of capturing a majority of spores and particulate matter in the air. Consequently, it is possible to accurately characterize problem environments where spores are present but either are no longer viable or are species that do not culture well. Spore traps · can also be used to quantify pollen, fiberglass particles, hyphal fragments, hair, skin cells, etc., present in the air. Samples can be analyzed quickly and same-day results can be obtained. While many mold spores have a unique morphology and are identifiable by direct microscopic examination, others do not and are more difficult to identify. These latter types must be counted in broader spore groups. In certain situations, this grouping may mask an IAQ problem. In such situations, culturable sampling is advisable . • Culturable Air Sampling -Like culturing of bulk samples, culturable air sampling is a long, costly procedure, requiring the same incubation time. Culturable air sampling allows for the identification and quantification of organisms, and indicates their viability. In addition, culturable air sampling indicates the potential for dispersal of the mold and whether inhalation exposures are possible (or likely) by identifying airborne organisms. Culturable air sampling may be warranted when: other sampling indicates the presence of molds associated with significant health effects; bulk sampling indicates a high density of organisms; occurrences of mold are widespread throughout the building; the presence of hidden mold is suspected; tenants have exposure symptoms. 19 Moistur e Ass es sm ent and M old Prevention Guid e North Ma in Building -Dalla s, Tex as Enercon Project No. 1234 February 2010 Unlike regulatory-based concentration thresholds, evaluation of indoor air biological test data is typically based on the comparison of indoor conditions to outdoor measurements made at the time of indoor sampling. Due to the ubiquitous nature of mold, various molds are commonly found in air samples, and the relative concentration of a given organism is often more important than the type of organism identified. 4.5 Indoor Air Quality Investigation The quality of air within a building can affect the health and comfort of its occupants and ;can influence (or be influenced by) mold growth. IAQ is a combination of several • factors; some of the more common concerns involve temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels within the structure. IAQ investigations may also include evaluation of other factors such as airborne concentrations of indoor chemical · contaminants, environmental tobacco smoke, ventilation, or chemical contaminants from outside the structure. It should be noted that OSHA reference documents attribute only five percent of IAQ complaints to mold or other biological factors . 5.0 Response Actions Response actions are summarized below. A more detailed description of each appears in Appendix C. 5.1 · Water Removal The first step in preventing the occurrence .or increase in mold growth is to remove water and eliminate or repair the source of water and removal of wet carpet and padding. While fans are often used to complete drying, if suspect mold growth has already been identified, the source of the water is particularly dirty (i.e. sewer or floodwater),, or if the water has been allowed to stand for more than 48 hours, the use of fans should be avoided to prevent spr eading of mold that may be present in the water. Portable dehumidifiers may be used to complete drying of the area; however, molds tend to respond to dry ing by spore production. Therefore, the size of affected area, proximity to HV AC components, and potential occupant exposures must be considered during evaluation prior to extensive dehumidification. The property manager should immediately consult with the MAC in the event of a water damage event where: • Building materials remain wet for greater than 48 hours • :::25 contiguous square feet of building materials are affected with staining or visible suspect mold growth • The source of the water infiltration is · a "dirty water" source (i.e. contaminated with sewage, chemicals, or biological pollutants) • Tenants and/ or employ ees complain of health effects 20 Moistur e Assessment and Mold Preven tion Guide North Main Building -Dalla s, Texas Enercon Project No . 1234 5.2 Spray Disinfection February 2010 For small areas of suspect mold on surfaces, this response action can be as simple as spraying the area with a solution of bleach and water. Typically, a solution of one cup of household bleach to one gallon of water is sufficient. Never mix products that contain bleach with those that contain ammonia. The affected area should be sprayed until sufficiently damp and then allowed to dry. The area should not be scrubbed as this may possibly release spores or hyphae into the air. This response action can also be used as a pretreatment of the affected area prior to encapsulation and/ or removal. However, if used for pretreatment, encapsulation or removal should not begin until visible growth has diminished considerably. The area should be observed in 48 hours for the continued presence of suspect mold. If suspect mold growth persists, repeat spraying until no growth is observed. If growth is particularly persistent, or appears to be deep within the substrate, removal of the material should be considered. If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with spray disinfection activities. 5.3 Disinfection by Scrubbing Disinfection by scrubbing should be used for areas with thick or deep suspect mold growth. Because scrubbing can potentially disturb mold, it should ordinarily be done by a worker using respiratory protection and only on small areas unless a negative pressure enclosure has been constructed around the area. To help prevent the spread of mold, a drop-cloth made of a single layer of polyethylene sheeting should be placed beneath the area to be cleaned. This sheeting should be carefully folded at the end of the work, to trap any debris generated on the inside of the sheet, prior to disposal. The area beneath and around the work area should be cleaned by mopping with a disinfectant solution or with a HEPA vacuum prior to re-occupancy . If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with disinfection by scrubbing activities. 5.4 Encapsulation To prevent the disturbance of suspect mold and limit the spread of spores, a suspect mold affected area can be sprayed with a commercial encapsulating solution. This material is typically similar to a watered down glue solution or special paint that is sprayed over the affected area to stick down the mold and spores. Prior to encapsulation, the affected area should be sprayed with disinfectant as described Section 5 .2. The affected area, and approximately six inches of the area surrounding the affected 21 Moi sture A ss ess men t and Mold Preve ntion Guid e North Main Building -Dall as, Tex as Ener con Proj ec t No . 12 34 February 2010 area, should be covered completely with the solution and allowed to dry in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use. Once the area is dry, the material can be carefully removed as described in Section 5.5 . This Response Action can be used for small areas of growth on materials that are too badly damaged for reuse or that must be removed to address a water leak or similar circumstance. ·If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with encapsulation activities. 5.5 Removal of Moldy Materials Suspect mold affected materials that have been disinfected or encapsulated may be removed as Level A or B responses if they are handled carefully, and immediately wrapped in plastic sheeting or placed in sealed bags for disposal. Only small quantities of materials should be encapsulated and removed outside of a negative pressure enclosure . Prior to removal, a drop-cloth should be placed beneath the are,rwhere the removal will take place. · Rigid materials such as wallboard without texture (on walls or ceiling), rnillwork or in some cases fixtures and furnishings can simply be cut or carefully removed. To assure removal of the affected materials, an area six inches larger than the visibly affected area should be removed and wrapped in plastic or sealed in plastic bags for disposal. Soft or fragile materials such as wallboard with texture, ceiling tiles or badly damaged materials require careful handling. These materials should be removed in a manner similar to rigid materials, but must first be encapsulated and care should be taken to prevent the material from crumbling or deteriorating during removal. If necessary, plastic sheeting can be adhered to the surface prior to removal to help maintain the integrity of the material. In some cases, it may also be necessary to remove a larger area of these materials to avoid disturbance of the mold. Small areas of mold affected carpeting can be removed after encapsulation. The carpet should be cut into manageable strips, avoiding areas of mold growth, and carefully rolled with the upper surface on the inside of the roll. If present, the carpet padding should be removed with the carpet. As the carpet is being rolled, plastic sheeting, wider than the strip of carpet, should b e applied to the ,back of the carpet and rolled up with the carpeting and/ or carpet pad. This sheeting could be attached to the carpet initially with spray glue to aid in starting the roll. The resulting roll should be sealed with tape or plastic sheeting and disposed of properly. If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with any removal activities. 22 Moi sture Asses sm ent and Mold Preve ntion Guide North Main Buildin g -Dalla s, Tex as En ercon Proj ec t No . 1234 5.6 Removal of Moldy Materials in a Negative Pressure Enclosure Febr ua ry 2010 For large areas, areas with heavy mold growth, or demolition of moldy materials (Level C), mold should be addressed within a negative pressure enclosure. A negative pressure enclosure may also be warranted in areas associated with tenants who have reported exposure symptoms (Section 4.3 .3.2). These activities must be performed by a DSHS licensed Mold Remediation Contractor following a protocol prepared by the MAC. The negative pressure enclosure isolates the area within a double layer of polyethylene sheeting. The area is placed under negative pressure, preveriting particulates from leaving the work area. The negative pressure is obtained by an air filtration device that pumps air out of the work area. This air is passed through a series of filters and clean air is expelled to outside of the building. Air vents, windows and similar entrances to the work area are covered b y a cr itical barrier of plastic sheeting. Access into and out of the work area is though a dry decontamination unit. 23 APPENDICES . � � I�1 � # � � � .. � � � � � � � �. � Appendix A � Forms � i Mold Awareness Training Tracking Form Property Name: City, State: EMPLOYEE MOLD AWARENESS TRAINING North Main Building Dallas, Texas I acknowledge that I have been given and understand the Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide . This training program included such topics as: • moisture investigation and evaluation techniques; • recognition of potentially unusual moisture conditions, including damage, and deterioration to building materials; and health effects associated with mold exposure. In addition to these general topics, I have also received information specific to the Property including the following topics: • discussion of past occurrences; and • procedures for reporting hazardous situations to the property manager. Company Name: · ~~-· ,_ ·#· -. ~-·~~ f~-:.-:"~1 ~-:-· 7 :~~ .. -:.~,-~~} :~--~::.·_ ·~ -· ~":r::t!Jt,~,,~:~,:t•• ::1~: y \ •• , ~~ ,., ·"' ,111h1(1l.•1cf:. ·",.1111;.; :f. .r,,,,1[;>'•~:., ,H,..n .i,.,,_ ' · r 1-1,~ ". : • ~ 1 , -~ _,. ..-·-_.. ,..,, ::1;_,.dt~i ','.lllo-~r~~-~ .:l;;~:...... .. *1». ,d.;;.;,~~ .~ ,~ ~ =• ,~'~-"'-' n ~"""' --"'-• (~ • -~ ... J;a. · ~ _.,. ,1 Property Name: City, State: EMPLOYEE MOLD AWARENESS TRAINING NORTH MAIN BUILDING Dallas, Texas I acknowledge that I have been given and understand the Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide. This training program included such topics as: • moisture investigation and evaluation techniques; • recognition of potentially unusual moisture conditions,. including damage, and deterioration to building materials; and • health effects associated with mold exposure. In addition to these general topics, I have also received information specific to the Property including the following topics: • discussion of past occurrences; and • procedures for reporting hazardous situations to the property manager. Company Name: 7-~~~ -. :=~ ~ ',. ~ .. (. --·~" •'"--~:~,,.r-~:~q~.~~., -..-,.--· = ~ ~ ~;tt~!)h\'/~:~;., :r,;t :,_, .~ ~ r, ,tl• ,.,.,,,;t,,•,--i .. ' >"'l-:•1,\:... 1 • .:t••lolfl\'(:.t;.. ~~OJ.,;.\,,i;:.• ' L'l~~\-, .. ,.., ( ' ~ .. , . • -_;,., t...~ ,, , .~!.t,,"' ~4 ... __ , ~ --.. .". .., .•• --,_,~ Property Name: City, State: EMPLOYEE MOLD AWARENESS TRAINING NORTH MAIN BUILDING Dallas, Texas I acknowledge that I have been given and understand the Moisture Assessment and Mold Prevention Guide . This training program included such topics as: • moisture investigation and evaluation techniques; • recognition of potentially unusual moisture conditions, including damage, and deterioration to building materials; and • health effects associated with mold exposure. In addition to these general topics, I have also received information specific to the Property including the following topics: • discussion of past occurrences; and • procedures for reporting hazardous situations to the property manager. Company Name: Mold Evaluation Checklist MOLD EVALUATION CHECKLIST Property Name: North Main Building Address: North Freeway, Dallas, Texas Tenant Name: Authorized Representative (Y N) If no, stop. Contact Authorized Representative. Is tenant responsible for repair or maintenance of moisture / mold source? (Y N) Blank Evaluation Checklist Provided? (Y N) initials & date : _____ _ List and describe concerns identified b y tenant: Area A: -------------------------------------- Area B: -------------------------------------- Area C: -------------------------------------- Add observations of other areas (HV AC equipment, sinks, bathrooms, refrigerators/freezers, janitorial closets): _____________________________________ _ 1 . Size of area covered with growth: 2. Degree of growth: Assessment Criteria Small (<10 sq ft) Light Medium (10-100 sq ft) 3. Degree of human contact: Low Medium (distance to nearest person, likelihood of contact, physical barriers (e.g . wall cover)) 4. Proximity to HV AC (return/ diffuser): 5. Substrate material type: Far (>10 feet) Medium (>5 feet) Large (>100 sq ft) Heavy High Near (<5 feet) (wallboard, wall covering, resilient flooring, cove base molding, carpet/ padding, ceiling time, furnishings, draperies, papers, books, etc.) 6. Degree of deterioration of substrate: None Minor Major 7 . Source of water: (plumbing, roof, wall system (windows, doors, weather proofing). HV AC condensate, appliances (refrigerator, washer, water heater, humidifier), outside drainage, showers (inadequate ventilation), floor system (vapor barrier) 8. Moisture test result: Dry Moist Wet 9 . Likelihood of moisture return: Not indicated Probable An evaluation of adjoining s paces (i .e . those spaces that share walls, floor or ceiling with this space) should also be conducted. If a large quantity of water is involved, areas on lower floors should also be examined for w ater damage and/ or mold growth. Attach sheets as nee ded to record a dditional observations, observations of other areas, and to provide a sketch of the affected area(s). INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Note the location and description of areas observed by the tenant. In addition, observe and evaluate the following areas, regardless of the areas identified by the tenant: the HV AC equipment, janitorial closets, under sinks , bathrooms, around refrigerators or freezers (especially the drip pan), pipe chases (if accessible), exterior windows, exterior walls (especially those adjoining areas where mold was observed), ceilings and restaurant kitchens . 1. Size of area covered with mold growth -Estimate area in square feet. Areas of spotty growth should be considered solid for this assessment criteria. Larger areas are considered to more likely to indicate potential health concerns. The area of the damaged material, or the area indicated to require removal (greater than the area of mold growth itself) may be considered by the property representative if noted to be greater than the area of mold growth. 2. Degree of growth -The degree of growth will be based on the apparent thickness of the mold. Mold that has little or no thickness, essentially a stain, should be considered "Light." If growth is thick or fuzzy in appearance, particularly if hyphae or filaments are visible, the degree of growth should be considered "Heavy." Heavy mold growth can indicate a greater potential for health concerns. 3. Degree of human contact -This assessment criterion takes into consideration two factors. The first factor is : frequency of occupancy. For example, a storage room or utility closet would have a lesser degree of contact than an office. A second factor is the presence of a physical barrier that separates the mold from direct human contact. For example, wall covering, base molding, fixtures or millwork may serve to cover affected area, preventing or limiting human contact. The degree to which these materials isolate the mold should be considered to limit the degree of human contact. 4 . Proximity to HV AC -The proximity of mold growth to the HV AC system should be measured from the nearest area of growth to the closest air diffuser or return intake. Mold growth can be spread either by air movement across the growth, or by being drawn into the HV AC system and potentially spread throughout the space served by that system. Factors mitigating or exacerbating potential for air suspension, such as fans, draperies doorways and furnishings, should also be nqted. 5. Substrate material type -The type and surfacing of material on which the mold growth has occurred is important to note, both for determining the response action and deciding between removal of the material or disinfection. 6. Degree of deterioration of substrate -If the material appears to only be stained and associated water damage has not softened or swollen the material, the degree of deterioration can be considered "none." If the material has some water or mechanical damage that would be normally considered repairable by covering or patching, the degree of damage should be considered "minor." If the material is physically deteriorated, rotting, or extremely soft or swollen, or would otherwise have to be demolished because of other considerations, then the degree of damage is "major." 7. Source of water -Determining the source of water is important to the mold assessment, and to the prevention of the return of the water. Water from dirty sources (e.g. sewage, flood water) is more likely to contain mold spores and other organisms, and should be discerned from condensate, water supply line breaks, or other "cleaner" sources. 8. Moisture survey result -The moisture survey can aid in detecting moisture in an area that may not be visibly affected or damp to the touch. Objective measurements of moisture content can also be measured over time for comparison of the underlying conditions. The moisture meter should be checked and/ or calibrated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions prior to use. The result of the survey (measured moisture content) should be indicated on the checklist. 9. Likelihood of moisture return -The likelihood of moisture return may determine if demolition or another more aggressive response action is required. If the wetting is a one-time event that has been addressed (e .g. broken pipe, etc.) the likelihood of moisture return may be "not indicated." If the source of water is a roof or building leak, condensation, or from an unknown source and/ or has not been repaired or identified, the likelihood should be considered "Probable." Project Summary Form PROJECT SUMMARY FORM Property name: North Main Building Suite number: Tenant: -------------------------- Description of complaint:--------------------------- Were health effects associated with complaint?: Yes or No Location within lease space: ------------------ Date of complaint: ______ _ Date of response action:----------- Date of evaluation: ------- Who conducted response action (Property Management or Tenant) Evaluation Comments: ·----------------------------- Description of response action: _________________________ _ Response action performed by (company): ____________________ _ Response action completion date: ------------------------ Dated of follow-up observation: ------------------------- Performed by:-------------------------------- Result of follow-up observation: ------------------------- Based on the results of the follow-up observation, this complaint is considered to have been resolved . Signed:---------~--------Date: ________ _ (Property Manager) Summary of Some Noteworthy and Common Organisms Fungi Aspergillus is a common mold that occurs in soils, decaying materials and stored grain. Aspergillus can grow on a variety of substrates, and over a range of moisture conditions. Aspergillus is associated with allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Aspergillus is associated with eye, ear, skin, respiratory, and nasal infection (which can be severe in immunosuppressed or compromised individuals). Aspergillus can produce mycotoxins including alfatoxin, ergot alkaloids, malformin C, austocystins, and versicolorin. Penicillium, one of the most common molds, has been found in soil, dust, decaying material, and fruit rot. One species has been identified in diesel fuel. Penicillium can grow in a wide range of moisture conditions . Penicillium is associated with allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Penicillium is typically only infectious in immunosuppressed or compromised individuals. Penicillium can produce mycotoxins including penicillic acid, peptide nephrotoxin, penicillin, and chrysogine. Fusarium is a less common mold found primarily on plants, though it will grow on most fungal media. Fusarium is typically only found in very wet conditions . Fusarium is associated with allergic reactions. Infections associated with Fusarium typically only occur in immunosuppressed or compromised individuals, though eye infections can result from direct contact with fusarium spores. Fusarium can produce mycotoxins including T-2 toxin, vomitoxin, trichothecene, and fumonisin. Trichod erma is found in a variety of climates and can grow on fruits, grains, paper, textiles and damp wood. Trichoderma is associated with allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Infections associated with Trichoderma can be severe, but typically only occur in immunosuppressed or compromised individuals. Trichoderma can produce mycotoxins including trichothecene, gliotoxin, and trichodermin. Trichoderma may produce a form of mycotoxicosis similar to that associated with stachybotrys. Mycotoxicosis in humans typically causes dermatitis, cough, rhinitis, and itching or burning in the eyes, nose, and throat. Memnoniella is an uncommon mold found in plant matter and soil, though it can grow on most media. Potential allergic and pathogenic properties of Memnoniella have not been thoroughly studied, though it is know to produce trichothecenes and griseofulvins, mycotoxins associated with mycotoxicosis. Memnoniella is closely related to stachybotrys, and is frequently found in the same areas. Stachybotrys is a fairly common mold found in soil, decaying plant matter, wallboard, and similar materials containing cellulose. Stachybotrys is slow growing and requires high moisture levels for prolonged periods to flourish. Stachybotrys can cause allergic reactions, but does not grow well at body temperature and is therefore not a likely pathogen. Stachybotrys can produce macrocyclic trichothecenes, cyclosporins and stachybotryolactone, which are associated with mycotoxicosis. The toxic properties of Stachybotrys have been at the center of much of the recent notoriety surrounding mold in indoor spaces. Several medical researchers and physicians (Dearborn, Etzel, Montana, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Environmental Health, and the Case Western University sponsored website http://gcrc.meds.cwru.edu/stachy, among others) have asserted a causal relationship between Stachybotrys and pulmonary hemorrhage/ he'mosiderosis (IPH, bleeding of the lungs) or a similar condition acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage (AIPH). In essence, these workers and others have attributed the illness and deaths of numerous infants in Cleveland and Chicago to the presence of (and presumed exposure to) Stachybotrys in their homes. Although this genus of fungi has known toxic properties, additional investigation by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Working Group on Pulmonary Hemorrhage / Hemosiderosis has concluded that the asserted relationship is not supported by the facts. The June 17, 1999 report states, "published guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Environmental Health, a website http://gcrc.meds.cwru.edu/stachy, and congressional testimony imply a stronger etiologic connection than is justified by the data." The report goes on to state "Although it is advisable to remediate molds from household environments for a variety of public health and medical reasons, the evidence reviewed by the working group does not provide strong support that it should be done solely on the basis of the proposed S. atra / AIPH association." The update of this matter published by CDC in March 2000 reiterates these fundamental conclusions, "the available evidence does not substantiate the reported epidemiological associations -between household water damage and AIPH or between household fungi and AIPH -or any inferences regarding causality." With respect to mycotoxic effects, the report adds that upon examination of additional information "no isolates or seriological evidence of exposure to fungi or mycotoxin .were obtained in individual case-infants" and stated in reference to the cited data, "Serious shortcomings in the ... data resulted in inflated measures of association". Histoplasma is a fungus found in soils enriched with bird or bat droppings. Histoplasma can produce allergic reactions similar to those of other molds. At body temperature, Histoplasma changes morphology from a fungus to a yeast. In this form, Histoplasma is associated with histoplasmosis, an infection of the respiratory system. Typically hystoplasmosis is associated with flu-like symptoms, but the infection can sp:read to other organs becoming more severe. Cryptococcus is a yeast found in old bird droppings, rotting fruits and vegetables and spoiled dairy products. Cryptococcus is only found in sub-tropical and tropical climates, and can cause an infection called cryptococcusis in humans and animals. This infection typically causes meningitis, though the infection can spread to organs other than the brain as well and is often fatal. While cases of cryptococcusis have been reported in adults around the world, it is more prevalent among immunosuppressed or compromised individuals. Acremonium is a mold commonly found in soil. Acremonium has a wet spore and is rarely airborne. Because of its wet spores, Acremonium is not usually associated with allergic reactions. Acremonium has been linked to eye infections in humans and animals. Acremonium produces several mycotoxins, including cephalosporin an important antibiotic. Alternaria is a very common mold found on grasses and cereal crops. Alternaria can also be found in textiles, sewage, compost and aircraft fuel. Alternaria is often associated with allergic reactions ~n humans, but is seldom associated with infections in humans as it does not grow well at or near body temperature. Alternaria produces several mycotoxins including: altenuene, methyl ether, and tenuazonic acid. Cladosporium is among the most common of all fungi identified in indoor settings. They grow on tile grout, painted surfaces, and plaster. Cladosporium only grows in the presence of free water. Cladosporium can grow in a wide range of temperatures, including temperatures approaching freezing . Cladosporium is often associated with allergic reactions, some of which may be severe. Cladosporium is not typically associated with infections in humans. Cladosporium can produce mycotoxins including cladosporin and emodin, neither are considered to be highly toxic in humans. Bacteria Bacteria are microscopic organisms commonly found in the environment: Bacteria live nearly everywhere including on our skin and hair, and within our bodies. The following are bacteria that are either common within the indoor environment or that are sometimes linked to microbial and/ or mold contamination. Micrococcus is a bacteria commonly identified on human skin and hair as well as in indoor environments. Micrococcus are typically not pathogenic in humans, though individuals with compromised or weakened immune systems may be susceptible to infection by this organism. Bacillus is a very common bacteria found in a wide range of climates. Bacillus are not typically found on human skin though may inhabit the human digestive tract. Large growths of badllus are . often associated with wet or damp conditions. Airborne varieties of bacillus are not typically pathogenic in humans, though individuals with weakened or compromised immune systems may be subject to infection. One species of bacillus can cause food poisoning. Le~onella is a rare infectious bacteria that causes legionellosis (i.e. legionnaire's disease, Pontiac · fever). Legionellosis symptoms include coughing, fever, chills and other flu-like symptoms. Legionellosis can develop into pneumonia. Legionella is spread through the air and can grow in hot water systems and cooling towers, or other locations of standing water at or near body temperature. Tuberculosis is a rare infectious bacteria. Tuberculosis symptoms include: infection of the throat, and lungs; fever; fatigue; chest pain; bloody phlegm; and, in some cases, infection of the kidneys, spine and brain. Tuberculosis is typically spread through the air by infected individuals. /-~ Naegleria is a very rare, single-celled organism associated with swimming pools. Naegleria can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) which is an often fatal infection of the central nervous system. Naegleria can sometimes be found in industrial process water, and humidifiers, and can become airborne through the use of humidifiers or in cooling towers. Appendix C Response Actions Response Actions . Reference documents for the following response actions have been included in this appendix . These documents should be used for guidance in conducting response actions involving moldy materials. Summaries of these response actions are included in Section 5.0 of the guidance document. 1. Water Removal 2. Spray Disinfection 3. Disinfection by Scrubbing 4. Encapsulation Sa. Removal of Materials Sb . Removal of Encapsulated Carpeting ( 5 . Removal of Moldy Materials in Enclosure 6. Removal of Moldy Materials in a Negative Pressure Enclosure #1 Water Removal A summary of this response action appears in Section 4 .1. • Repair or otherwise eliminate the source of water. • Remove standing water using wet/ dry vacuum, pumps, etc . as needed v iii . • Minor quantities of water can be absorbed by rags or similar materials (these materials should be sealed in plastic bags and disposed of after use). • Dampness should be dried using de-humidifiers or similar equipment whenever possible, avoiding blowers or other disturbance of the area. • Fans should only be used if there is no visible suspect mold growth, the water is from a "clean" source (i.e. potable water, condensation, etc .), has not previously entered the space, and has been present for less than 48 hours. • Areas of water infiltration should be checked periodically for mold growth until dried thoroughly for 48 hours or more. • Areas of heavy flooding, sewer overflow, of associated with visible mold should be observed and treated by environmental consultants or contractors as per the criteria set forth in Section 3 .3. • Employees, tenants and others who are not involved in the water removal should avoid the wet area and contact with the water. The property manager should immediately consult with the MAC in the event of a water damage event where: • Building materials remain wet for greater than 48 hours • ~25 contiguous square feet of building materials are affected with staining or visible suspect mold growth • The source of the water infiltration is a "dirty water" source (i.e . contaminated with sewage, chemicals, or biological pollutants) • Tenants and/ or employees complain of health effects vii i Water leaks or minor flooding are not uncommon occurrences , and can be typically treated by standard water removal techniques . Where suspect mold growth is of concern , the approach should be consistent with the criteria set forth in Section 3 .3. #2 Spray Disinfection A summary of this response action appears in Section 4 .2 . · • Workers should wear eye protection (no contact lenses) and rubber gloves. • Employ ees, tenants and others, not directly involved in the response action, should not be present during operations. • The preferred disinfection solution is a solution of one cup of household bleach with one gallon of water, a small quantity of detergent may be added to aid in surface wetting and penetration. If the surface to be disinfected does not need protection from damage (i.e., concrete, tile, or flooring)· and the area is not sensitive to occupant odor nuisance (i.e., janitor closet, vacant space, location remote from tenants), undiluted bleach or a pre-packaged spray sodium hypochlorite product (Til ex, etc.) may be used for more rapid and aggressive actionix . CAUTION: Never mix a product containing bleach with any product containing ammonia. • Carefully transfer the mixture to a spray bottle. • Spray affected area with disinfectant solution. • Dispose of gloves after use. • Allow to air dry. • Observe the area in 48 hours, if growth persists, re-spray. • If growth persists after re-spraying twice, the area should be re-evaluated . If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with spray disinfection activities . ix Commercial biocide products such as Fosters 40-80 Disinfectant may be substituted .. #3 Disinfection by Scrubbing A summary of this response action appears in Section 4.3 . • Workers should wear eye protection (no contact lenses), rubber gloves and respiratory protection as specified in Section 3 .3.x • If mold growth is on wallboard, ceiling tiles or other durable surface, place a plastic drop cloth beneath the work area. The plastic should be large enough to catch debris dislodged by cleaning, and for the worker and equipment to remain on the plastic during the work. • If the growth is on flooring, the plastic should cover the clean area of the floor surrounding the work. • Employ ees, tenants and others, not directly involved in the response action, should not be present during the operations. • Prepare and apply disinfectant as described in response action #2. • Using a soft brush, gently scrub the area of mold growth with the disinfectant solution. • Minor associated materials such as ceiling or carpet tiles to be discarded should be carefully removed and placed in a plastic bag prior to disposal. • When cleaning is complete, the scrub brush, gloves and any other tools used for cleaning should be placed on the plastic drop-cloth, the drop-cloth should be folded inward, trapping the tools and accumulated debris on the drop-cloth, and the drop-cloth should be carefully placed in a bag prior to disposal. • Prior to re-occupancy, the floor surrounding the work area should be mopped with the disinfectant solution or cleaned with a HEPAvacuum. This equipment should be readily available at modest cost from the firm providing a Level B worker. • The area should be observed in 48 hours for signs of re-growth. • If re-growth occurs, the area should be re-evaluated. If .:::_25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with disinfection b y scrubbing activities . x At a minimum, respiratory protection should include a half-face respirator with combination HEPA and Multiple Gas and Vapor cartridge . However, determination of p9tential exposure and selection of proper respiratory protection is the specific responsibility of the worker's employer. #4 Encapsulation A summary of this response action appears in Section 4.4. This procedure is applicable to situations where moldy materials are to be removed without an enclosure, but require pre-treatment to prevent dispersal of mold and spores during handling. • Workers should wear eye protection (no contact lenses), rubber gloves and respiratory protection as specified in Section 3.3 • Employees, tenants and others, not directly involved in the response action, should not be present during encapsulation operations. • If the mold growth is on a surface, spray disinfect the affected area as described in #1, and allow to dry prior to encapsulation. • An inexpensive encapsulant can be prepared from one-quart Elmer's white glue in one-gallon water. Alternatively, a commercial encapsulating productxi can be mixed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Place drop-cloths around the area to be encapsulated. • Apply the encapsulant with a simple garden sprayer in accordance with the instructions of the sprayer manufacturer and. instructions provided with the encapsulant. · • The encapsu:lant should cover the affected area and approximately six inches of the area around the visibly affected area, and then be allowed to dry to a pasty consistency. If poor coverage of the material is achieved (particularly on carpeting or textured materials) the encapsulant may be thinned and re-applied as necessary to achieve the desired coverage. • When encapsulation is complete, gloves and any tools used during the work should be placed on the plastic drop-cloth, the drop-cloth should be folded inward, trapping the tools and accumulated debris on the drop-cloth, and the drop-cloth should be carefully placed in a bag prior to disposal. • Prior to re-occupancy, the floor surrounding the work area should be mopped with the disinfectant solution or cleaned with a HEP A vacuum. This equipment should be readily available at modest cost from the firm providing a Level B worker. If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with encapsulation activities. xi Fosters 40-20 is a brush-applied, mold-inhibiting, paint-like coating that can be sprayed if sufficiently thinned . #Sa Removal of Moldy Materials A summary of this response action appears in Section 4.5 . • Workers should wear eye protection (no contact lenses), rubber gloves and respiratory protection as specified in Section 3.3 • Employees, tenants and others, not directly involved in the response action, should not be present during cleaning, encapsulation, or removal operations. • As appropriate, spray disinfect and / or encapsulate the affected area as described in #1 or #4, respectively. • Prior to removal, place a drop-cloth beneath the affected area. The drop-cloth should be large enough to accommodate the materials being removed and -allow the workers to remove the materials without leaving the covered area. • The materials to be removed should be carefully examined prior to removal. If it appears that the removal cannot proceed without disturbing the materials or that the materials are more badly damaged than originally observed, work should be suspended and removal in enclosure (#6) should be considered. • Rigid materials should be carefully cut, avoiding dist:urbance of the disinfected area or encapsulated growth. An area at least six inches larger than the area of visible growth should be removed. • When removing soft or fragile materials such as ceiling tiles, wallboard with texture or badly damaged materials, the material should be encapsulated and handled carefully to avoid deterioration or collapse of the material during removal. • For fragile or soft wallboard texture materials (especially on ceilings), a layer of plastic sheeting can be adhered to the material, using spray glue, prior to removal. The plastic sheeting may help to prevent deterioration of the material during removal. It may be necessary to remove a larger area of materials that are soft or fragile to prevent disturbance of the moldy area. • As the materials are removed, they should be wrapped in plastic or placed in sealed plastic bags for disposal. • Tools used during the removal should be cleaned with disinfectant, gloves and disposable items should be placed on the plastic drop-cloth, the drop-cloth should be folded inward, trapping the tools and accumulated debris on the drop-cloth, and the drop-cloth should be carefully placed in a bag prior to disposal. • Prior to re-occupancy, the floor surrounding the work area should be mopped with the disinfectant solution or cleaned with a HEP A vacuum. This equipment should be readily available at modest cost from the firm providing a Level B worker. If .:::_25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with any removal activities. #Sb Removal of Encapsulated Carpeting A summary of this response action appears in Section 4.5. • Workers should wear eye protection (no contact lenses), rubber gloves and respiratory protection as specified in Section 3.3 • Employees, tenants and others, not directly involved in the response action, should not be present during cleaning, encapsulation, or removal operations. • As appropriate, spray disinfect and/ or encapsulate the affected -area as described in #1 or #4, respectively. • Prior to removal, place a drop-cloth over unaffected, areas around the area of carpeting to be removed. The drop-cloth should be large enough to accommodate the carpeting being removed and allow the workers to .remove the materials without leaving the covered area. • The carpet should be cut into manageable strips, avoiding areas of visible mold growth. The carpet should be cut at least six inches wider than the area of visible mold growth. • The carpet should be carefully rolled with the upper surface toward the inside of the roll, as the carpeting is rolled carpet pad (if present) should be rolled up along with the carpeting. • As the carpeting is rolled up, plastic sheeting should be applied to the backing (or pad, if present) of the carpet. The plastic sheeting can be attached initially with spray glue to the carpet backing. • The resulting roll should be sealed with tape or wrapped in plastic sheeting for disposal. • If visible growth is observed under the carpet padding on the floor, it should be addressed in accordance with response action #1 or #2 as appropriate. • Tools used during the removal should be cleaned with disinfectant, gloves and disposable items should be placed on the plastic drop-cloth, the drop-cloth should be folded inward, trapping the tools and accumulated debris on the drop-cloth, and the drop-cloth should be carefully placed in a bag prior to disposal. • Prior to re-occupancy, the floor surrounding the work area should be mopped with the disinfectant solution or cleaned with a HEPA vacuum. This equipment should be readily available at modest cost from the firm providing a Level B worker. If ~25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with any removal activities. #6 Removal of Moldy Materials in a Negative-Pressure Enclosure • Workers shall wear eye protection, rubber gloves, respiratory protectionxii disposable clothing and other appropriate safety equipment dictated by the type of work being performed . • Employees, tenants and others, not directly involved in the response action, should not be present during removal operations. • The area where cleaning or removal is to take place should be enclosed in plastic sheeting, and the floor should be covered with a plastic drop-cloth, unless floor materials are to be cleaned or removed . • Entry into and out of the area shall be through a dry decontamination unit consisting of two chambers, with slit doors and flaps to control the flow of air. • The decontamination unit shall be equipped with a HEPA vacuum and disinfectant for workers to decontaminate themselves and materials prior to leaving or removal from the work area enclosure. • The work area shall be placed under negative pressure using a HEPA filtered air filtration device. • Exhaust from the air filtration device shall be vented to outside air, where possible. • The moldy materials shall be cleaned or demolished, 'as indicated. • Materials to be demolished should be removed in small sections and immediately sealed inside plastic bags prior to disposal. • Materials to be cleaned, s,hould be cleaned as described in #3. • Clean work area with cleaning solution or biocide as discussed in response action #2, and HEP A vacuum. • Allow work area to dry. • Remove enclosure materials by carefully folding the plastic shee ting inward to trap debris inside plastic. Place plastic enclosure materials, disposable clothing, brushes, gloves and similar materials in sealed bags prior to disposal. If .:::,25 contiguous square feet of suspect mold growth is identified, the property manager should first consult with the MAC before proceeding with any removal activities. xii At a minimum, respirator y protection should include a half-face respirator with combination HEPA and Multiple Gas a nd Vapor cartridge . Ho wever, determination of pote ntial exposure and selection of pr oper respiratory protection is the specific responsibility of the worker's employer. AppendixD Selected References SELECTED REFERENCES Texas Department of State Health Services, 2004, §295.301-338 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (attached) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2001, Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, No. 402-K-01-001; (attached) American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1999, Bioaerosols, Assessment and Control, Bioaerosols Committee; Environmental Microbiology Laboratories, Inc., Mold information sheets; Health Canada, 1995, Fungal Contamination in Public Buildings: A Guide to Recognition and Management, Federal-Provincial Committee on Environmental and · Occupational Health;. Minnesota Department of Health, 2001, Indoor Mold: Health Hazard Identification and Control; Morey, P., 1992, Microbiological Contamination in Buildings; Precautions Duri~g Remedial Activities, Proceedings ASHRAE IAQ, Environments for People Conference, Atlanta, GA; Morey, P.R., 1994, Studies on Fungi in Air Conditioned Buildings in a Humid Climate, Proceedings: Conference on Biological Contaminants, Saratoga Springs, NY; Morey, P., 1996, Mold Growth in Buildings: Removal and Prevention, Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Nagoya, Japan; Morey, P., Ansari, S., 1996, Mold Remediation Protocol with Emphasis on Earthquake Damaged Buildings, Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Nagoya, Japan; New York City Department of Health, 2000, Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments; · New York City Department of Health, 2001, Facts About Mold; North Carolina State University, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, 1993, Mold, Dust Mites, Fungi, Spores, and Pollen, Bioaerosols in the Human Environment, No. FCS- 360-5; PathCon Laboratories, 1998, Microbes in the Indoor Environment; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital/ Case Western Reserve University, 2000, Pulmonary Hemorrhage and Hemosiderosis in Infants; · U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 1998, Mold in the Environment, accessed on 4/23/01 at the National Center for Environmental Health, www.cdc.gov.nceh/ asthma/ factsheet/ molds/ molds.htm; U.S. Centers For Disease Control, December 1999, Report of Members of the CDC External Expert Panel on Acute Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Infants: A Synthesis, Expert Panel Report; U.S . Centers For Disease Control, June 17, 1999, Working Group Report on the Review of CDC Investigations into Pulmonary Hemorrhage; U.S. Centers For Disease Control, 2000, Legionellosis: Legionnaire's Disease (LD) and Pontiac Fever; U.S. Centers For Disease Control, March 9, 2000, Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys Chartarum and Other Molds, accessed on 4/23/01 at the National Center for Environmental Health, www.cdc.gov/ nceh/ asthma/ factsheets/ molds/ default.htm; U.S. Centers For Disease Control, 2000, Update: Pulmonary Hemorrhage/ Hemosiderosis Among Infants ---Cleveland, Ohio, 1993-1996, MMWR Weekly, March 10, 2000/ 49(09); 180-4; U.S. _Environmental Protection Agency, 1991, Building Air Quality, No. 91-114; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1995, The Inside Story, A Guide to Indoor Air Quality, No. 402-K-93-007; U.S . Environmental Protection Agency, 2001, Children's Health Initiative: Toxic Mold; U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1999, Indoor Air Quality Investigation, Technical Manual, Section III, Chapter 2; University of Minnesota Department of Environmental Health and Safety, Managing Water Infiltration into Buildings; and University of Minnesota, Department of Environmental Health and Safety, 2000, Fungal Abatement Safe Operating Procedure. SAMPLE MOISTURE AND MOLD ADDENDUM (Attachment to Lease Agreement) / This Addendum is entered into this __ day of 20_ by and between ____ ("Property Name") and ("Tenant"). Reference is hereby made to · certain lease dated between Property Management and Tenant. IN CONSIDERATION OF THEIR MUTUAL PROMISES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND TENANT AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Tenant is leasing from property manager the premises located at: --------~Suite# ___ _ 2. This Addendum shall be and is incorporated into the Rental Agreement between property manager and Tenant. It is generally understood that mold spores are present essentially everywhere and that mold can grow in most any moist location. Emphasis is properly placed on prevention of moisture and on good housekeeping and ventilation practices . Tenant acknowledges the necessity of housekeeping, ventilation, and moisture control (especially in kitchens, janitor's closets, bathrooms, break rooms and around outside walls) for mold prevention. In signing this Addendum, Tenant has first inspected the aforementioned premises and certifies that he/ she has not observed mold, mildew or moisture within the premises. Tenant agrees to immediately notify Management if he/ she observes mold/ mildew and/ or moisture conditions (from any source, including leaks), and allow management to evaluate and make recommendations and/ or take appropriate corrective action. Tenant releases Management from any liability for any personal injury or damages to property caused by or associated with moisture or the growth of or occurrence of mold or mildew on the premises . In addition, execution of this Addendum constitutes acknowledgement by tenant that control of moisture and mold prevention are integral to its lease obligations. Tenant acknowledges receipt of Moisture and Mold Control Instructions. This Addendum to be effective as of ____ _J 20 __ . The Tenant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of this form . Tenant Signature: ____________ Date: ______ _ Tenant Signature: ____________ Date: ______ _ Owner/ Agent Signature: __________ Date: ______ _ Sainple Moisture and Mold Control Instructions We believe it is important for you to know that exercising proper ventilation and moisture control precautions will help maintain your comfort and prevent mold growth in the premises. Tenants should adopt and implement the following guidelines, to avoid developing excessive moisture or mold growth. 1. Report any maintenance problems involving water, moist conditions, or suspect mold to the Property Manager promptly and conduct its required activities in a manner which prevents unusual moisture conditions or mold growth. 2. Do not block or inhibit the flow of return or make-up air into the HV AC system. Maintain the suite at a consistent temperature and humidity level in accordance with the property manager's instructions. 3. Regularly conduct janitorial activities, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, and janitorial spaces to remove mildew and prevent or correct moist conditions. 4 . Maintain water in all drain traps at all times. Tenant Signature: _____________ Date: ______ _ Appendix F Indoor Mold Fact Sheet New York State Department of Health Indoor Air Quality-Information about Mold What are Molds? Molds are microscopic organisms that live on plant or animal matter. They aid in the break down of dead material and recycle nutrients in the environment. Present virtually everywhere, they can be found growing on organic material such as soil , foods, and plant matter. In order to reproduce , molds produce spores , which spread through air, water, or by insects : These spores act like seeds and can form new mold growth if the conditions are right. Why do molds grow? Mold will grow and multiply under the right conditions, needing only sufficient moisture (e.g., in the form of very high humidity, condensation , or water from a leaking pipe, etc.), and organic material(e.g., ceiling tile, drywall, paper, or natural fiber carpet padding). Can mold become a problem in my home? Mold growth may occur in your home if there is sufficient mo isture because mold spores are everywhere. Be on the lookout for these common sources of moisture: • Flooding • Roof leaks • Plumb i ng leaks, drainage problems • Damp basements and crawl spaces • Steam from the bathroom or kitchen . • Condensation resulting from poor or improper insulation or ventilation • Humidifiers • Wet clothes drying inside the home or a clothes dryer venti ng indoors • Poor or improper ventilation of combustion appliances Indications of a moisture problem may include discoloration of the ceiling or walls , warping of the floor, or condensation on the walls or windows. The key to preventing mold growth is to control all moisture problems. Should I be concerned about mold in my home? Mold can be a concern in the home and should not be allowed to grow. Extensive mold contamination may cause health problems as well as damage to the home. Can mold make my family sick? Exposure to mold can cause health effects in some people . The most common effects are allergic responses from breathing mold spores. These allergic responses include hay fever or asthma and irritation of the eyes , nose, throat or lungs . We usually cannot say how much mold is too much as our reactions to allergens can vary greatly depending on individual sensitivity. Allergic responses can come from exposure to dead Page 1 of 4 as well as to living mold spores. Therefore, killing mold with bleach and or other disinfectants may not prevent allergic responses. Less common effects of mold exposure include infections and toxic effects. Serious infections from living molds are relatively rare and occur mainly in people with severely suppressed immune systems. Many types of molds may produce toxins but only under certain growth conditions. Toxic effects have been reported from eating moldy grain, but evidence is weak that breathing mold spores in buildings causes toxic effects. What are common symptoms of mold exposure? Allergy and irritation are the most common symptoms of mold exposure. Although symptoms will vary, the most common symptoms seen in people exposed to mold indoors include: • Nasal and sinus congestion • Eye irritation, such as itchy, red, watery eyes • Respiratory problems, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing • Cough • Throat irritation • Skin irritation, such as a rash • Headache Who is most at riskfot health problems from mold exposure? Exposure to high amounts of mold is not healthy for anyone, so obvious mold growth in the home should be cleaned up. However, some individuals may be more susceptible to health problems from mold exposure. These include: • Individuals with current respiratory sensitivities ( e.g., allergies, asthma, or emphysema) • Individuals with a compromised immune system (e.g., HIV/AIDS infection, organ transplant patients, or chemotherapy patients) . Are some molds more harmful than others? Any extensive indoor mold growth should be treated · as a potential health concern and removed as soon as practical no matter what species of mold is present. Identify and correct the source of moisture so that mold will not grow back. How do I know if I have a mold problem? A mold problem can usually be seen or smelled. Mold growth may often appear as slightly furry, discolored, or slimy patches that increase in size as they grow. Molds also produce a musty odor that may be the first indication of a problem. The best way to find mold is to examine areas for visible signs of mold growth, water staining, or follow your nose to the source of the odor. If you can see or smell mold, you can assume you have a mold problem. Other clues include excess moisture and water damage. It may be necessary to look behind and underneath surfaces, such as carpets, wallpaper, cabinets, and walls. Page 2 of 4 There are some areas of the home that are always susceptible to mold growth and should be part of routine cleaning to keep them under control. They are seldom the cause of significant health effects. These are: • The seal on the refrigerator door • Shower curtains • Window moldings • Shower stalls and bathroom til.es • Surfaces on and around air conditioners Should I have my home tested for mold? Sampling can be expensive. The results are also difficult to interpret partially because we have very limited information about what level of mold exposure is associated with health effects. In some cases, knowing the type of mold that is present can be helpful, but for most cases, sampling is unnecessary. Overall, the best practice regardless of the type or amount of mold is to promptly clean up any mold growth in your home and to correct the water problem that caused it. CLEANING UP MOLD: HOW TO GET RID OF IT 1. The first step to mold cleanup is to control the moisture problem. The source of the water must be identified and corrected. 2. Porous materials with extensive mold growth should be discarded (e.g., drywall, carpeting, paper, and ceiling tiles). 3. All wet materials must be thoroughly dried. If that is not possible, they should be discarded. 4. Mold growing on hard surfaces (e.g. wood and concrete) can be cleaned. Small areas can be scrubbed with a cleaning rag wetted with dilute detergent. Rubber gloves and a dust mask are recommended for jobs other than routine cleaning. For a large mold problem or if you are highly sensitive to mold, an experienced professional should do the work. 5. In areas where it is impractical to eliminate the moisture source, a 10'Yo bleach solution can be used to keep mold growth under control. In areas that can be kept dry, bleach is not necessary, as mold cannot grow in the absence of moisture. When using bleach, ensure that enough fresh air is available because bleach may cause eye, nose, or throat irritation. 6. Continue to monitor the area for new mold growth and signs of moisture. This may indicate the need for further repairs or material removal. Page 3 of 4 Additional clean up guidance available at: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air -Mold http://www.epa .gov/iaq/molds/ New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene -Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology · Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in indoor Environments http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1 .shtml References: Center for Disease Control - National Center for Environmental Health http://www.cdc.gov/mold/default.htm Minnesota Department of Health Environmental Health in Minnesota Mold in Homes http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mold/index.html California Department of Health Services Indoor Air Quality Info Sheet Mold in My Home: What do I do? http://www.cal-iaq.org/moldO 107. htm / New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene -Bureau of Environm.ental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology Facts about Mold http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/epimold.shtml Further questions can be directed to: New York State Department of Health Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment 547 River Street, Flanigan Square Troy, NY 12180 1-800-458-1158 ( ext. 27800) or (518). 402-7800 Page 4 of 4 January 2005 .. .. . .., Appendix G ., ..,. EPA -Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings .. • _J I I L Mold Re m e diation in Sc h oo ls and Commerc ial Buildings Acknowledg~ments This document was prepared by the Indoor Environments Division (IED) of the U .S. Environmental Protection Agency. IED would like to thank the reviewers of this document who provided many valuable and insightful comments, and the contractors who provided support during the development of this document. EPA would also like to thank those who provided photos : Terry Brennan (Photo #2, Photo #3A, Photo #4A, Photo #6, Photo #8, Photo #9); Paul Ellringer (Photo #4C); Stephen Vesper, Ph.D . (Photo #38); and Chin Yang, Ph .D. (cover photos, Photo #48, Photo #5, Photo #7). Please note that this document presents recommendations on mold remediation. EPA does not regulate mold or mold spores in indoor air . . This document is available as a text-searchable HTML document on EPA's web server at: www .epa .gov/iaq /molds (last updated -June 25 , 2001 ). You can download an Adobe Acrobat version of th is document at : www. epa . gov /iaq/molds/graphics /moldremediation. pdf intro-pages.p65 07 /02 /2001, 10:37 AM _JI intro -pages.p65 EPA 402-K-01-001 March 2001 Mold Remediation in Schools and Comme rcial . Buildings U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Mailcode: 6609J Washington , DC 20460 www .epa .gov/iaq/molds (last updated -June 25, 2001) Adobe Acrobat PDF file w _ww. epa .gov /iaq /mold s/graphics/moldremediation. pdf 07/02 /2001, 10 :37 AM IL _JI IL CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 1 PREVENTION ................................................................................. 3 INVESTIGATING, EVALUATING, AND REMEDIATING MOISTURE AND MOLD PROBLEMS ...... , ............................................................ 4 Mold Remediation -Key Steps .................................................. 5 Plan the Remediation Before Starting Work .................................. 6 Remediation Plan .................................................................... ·. 6 HVAC System ......................................................................... 7 Hidden Mold ........................................................................... 8 Remediation ............................................................................ 9 Table 1: Water Damage -'-Cleanup and Mold Prevention .............. 10 Table 2: Mold Remediation Guidelines ....................................... 12 Cleanup Methods ..................................... ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......................................... 1 9 Containment ......................................................................... 21 Equipment ............................................................................ 23 How Do You Know When You Have Finished Remediation/Cleanup? ..................................... _ .................. 26 CHECKLIST FOR MOLD REMEDIATION .......................................... 27 RESOURCES LIST ....................................................................... 29 REFERENCES .............................................................................. 35 APPENDIX A -GLOSSARY .... : ..................................................... 37 APPENDIX B -INTRODUCTION TO MOLDS .................................... 39 Molds in the Environment ........................................................ 39 Health Effects and Symptoms Associated with Mold Exposure ..... 39 Mold Toxins .......................................................................... 41 Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs) ......................... 43 Glucans or Fungal Cell Wall Components ................................... 43 Spores ................................................................................. 43 APPENDIX C -COMMUNICATION WITH BUILDING OCCUPANTS ...... 45 Mold in Schools ..................................................................... 45 INDEX ................................................................................. , ..... 47 INSERT: CHECKLIST FOR MOLD REMEDIATION int ro -pages.p6S 0 3 /29 /200 1, 7:44 AM Ii _JI inside.p6S Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control INTRODUCTION Concern about indoor exposure to mold has been in c reasing as the public becomes aware that e xpos.ure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms . in C'l uding a llergic reactions. This document presents guidelines for th e r e m e diation /cleanup of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial buildings ; these guidelines include measure s design e d to protect the health of building occupants and rem e diators . It has b e en designed primarily for building managers, custodians , and othe rs who are responsible for commercial building and school maintenance . It should serve as a reference for potential mold and moisture remediators . Using this document , individuals with little . or no experience with mold remediation should be able to make a reasonable judgment as to whether the situation can · be handled in-house. It will help those in charge of maintenance to evaluate an in-hous e remediation pl a n or a Molds gradually destroy the things they grow on. Prevent damage to building materials and furnishings, save money, and avoid potential health risks by controlling moisture and eliminating mold growth. Photo 2: Extensive mold contamination of ceiling and walls remediation plan submitted by an outsid e contractor. 1 Contractors and other professionals who respond to mold and moisture situations in commercial buildings and schools may al s o want to refer to these guidelines. If you c hoo se to u se o u ts id e co ntra ct ors or p ro fess io n a ls, ma ke s ur e th ey have experi ence cl eanin g up mold , chec k th e ir r e fere nces, a nd have t h e m follo w th e r ec omme ndation s pr ese nte d in thi s do cume n t. t h e g uid e lin es of th e American Con fe r enc e of Governme nt Indus tri a l Hygie ni sts (ACG IH) (see Reso urces Li s t), a nd /or g uid e lin es fr o m o th er p rofession a l o r ga ni za ti o ns. 06 /12 /20 01 , 10:08 AM IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 2 Molds can be found almost anywhere ; they can grow on virtually any organic substance , as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood , paper, carpet, foods, and insulation , When .excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials . mold growth .will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed . It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors. Molds reproduce by making spores that usually cannot be Seen without magnification. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Molds ·gradually destroy the things they grow on . Many types of molds exist. All molds have the potential to cause health effects. Molds can produce allergens that can trigger allergic reactions or even asthma attacks in people allergic to mold . pthers ,are known to produce potent toxins and / or irritants . Potential h_~alth concerns are an important r _eason to prevent mold growth and to remediate /clean up any . existing indoor mold growth. Since mold requires water to grow, it is important to prevent moisture problems in buildings . Moisture problems can have many causes , including uncontrolled humidity. Some moisture problems in buildings have been linked to changes in building construction practices during the 1970s, 80s , and 90s . Some of these changes have resulted in buildings that are tightly sealed, but may lack adequate ventilation , potentially leading to moisture buildup. Building materials , such as drywall , may not allow moisture to escape easily. Moisture problems may include roof leaks, landscaping or gutters that direct water into or under the building . and unvented combustion appliances. Delayed maintenance or insufficient maintenance are also associated with moisture problems in schools and large buildings. Moisture problems in portable classrooms and other temporary structures have frequently been associated with mold probl e ms . ins id e.p6S 03 /29 /200 1, 7:41 AM IL _JI 11 ins ide.p65 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control When mold growth occurs in buildings . adverse health problems may be reported by some building occupants, particu l arly those with allergies or respiratory problems . Remediators shou ld avoid exposing themselves and others to mold-laden dusts as they conduct their cleanup activities. Caution shou ld be used to prevent mold and mold spores from being dispersed throughout the air where they can be inhaled by building occupants. PREVENTION The key to mold control is moisture control. Solve moisture problems before they become mold problems! Mold Prevention Tips • Fix leaky plumbing and leaks in the building envelope as soon as possible. • Watch for condensation and wet spots. Fix source(s) of moisture problem(s) as soon as poss i ble. · · • Prevent moisture due to condensation by increasing surface temperature or reducing the moisture level in air (humidity). To · increase surface temperature, insulate or increase air circulation . To reduce the moisture level in air, repair leaks , increase ventilation (if outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify (if outdoor air is warm and humid). • Keep heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed. • Vent moisture-generating appliances, such as dryers, to the outside where possible. • Maintain low indoor humidity, below 60% relative humidity (RH), ideally 30-50%, if possible . • Perform regular building/HVAC inspections and maintenance as scheduled. • Clean and dry wet or damp spots within 48 hours . • Don't let foundations stay wet . Provide drainage and slope the ground away from the foundation . 0 3 /29 /200 1, 7 :41 AM 3 IL Mold Remediation -Key Steps + • • • Consult heal t h professional Select Assess size of mold problem Commun icate with building as appropriate and note type of occupants th roughout proces~ - throughout process remediation manager _.. mold-damaged materials as appropriate to situation ,~ I + • r. > Plan remediation , Identify source or . adapt gu idelines to cause of water or .... fit situation , see Tables 1 & 2 moisture problem .... I • • • Select personal protective Select containment Select remed iat ion equipment (PPE) equipment I personnel or team u • • • In-house Outside Hidden mold discovered , ~ Re mediate I expertise expertise reevaluate plan • + • . ,, ,, Clean and dry Dry non -moldy items .... moldy materials Discard moldy items within 48 hours Fix wat er or "" See Table 2 that can 't be cleaned See Table 1 moisture problem H , , ~ .... ~ .... ., ~ Check for return of .... .... moisture and mold problem ~ ~ "" _JI M o ld Re m e d ia ti o n i n Sc h o ol s a nd Co mm erc i a l Buildin gs 4 INVESTIGATING, EVALUATING, AND REMEDIATING MOISTURE AND MOLD PROBLEMS Safety Tips While Investigating and Evaluating Mold and Moisture Problems • Do not touch mold or moldy items with bare hands. • Do not get mold or mold spores in your eyes. • Do not breathe in mold or mold spores. • Consult Table 2 and text for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and containment guidelines. • Consider using PPE when disturbing mold . The minimum PPE is an N-95 respirator, gloves, and eye protection . Moldy Areas Encountered During an Investigation Photo 3A : Mold growing in closet as Photo 38: Front side of wall- a result of condensation from room board looks fine, but the back air side is covered w i th mold in si de .p65 03 /29/2001, 7 :41 AM IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 6 PLAN THE REMEDIATION BEFORE STARTING WORK Questions to Consider Before Remediating • Are there existing moisture problems in the building? • · Have building materials been wet more than 48 hours? (See Table 2 and text) • Are there hidden sources of water or is the humidity_ too high (high enough to cause condensation)? • Are building occupants reporting musty or moldy odors? • Are building occupants reporting health problems? • Are building materials or furnishings visibly damaged? • Has maintenance been delayed or the maintenance plan been altered? • Has the building been recently remodeled or has building use changed? • Is consultation with medical or health professionals indicated? Remediation Plan Assess the size of the mold and/ or moisture problem and the type of damaged materials before planning the remediation work. Select a remediation manager for m e dium or large jobs (or small jobs requiring mor e than one person). The remediation plan should include steps to fix the water or moisture problem, or the problem may reoccur. The plan should cover the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and include steps to carefully _ contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid spreading the mold . z A remediation plan may vary greatly dep en ding on the size and complexity of the job, and may require revision if circumstances change or new facts are discovered. The remediation manager 's high es t priority must be to protect the health and safety of the building occupants a nd ' remediators. It is also important to communicate with building occupants when mold problems are id entified. 3 In some cases, Molds are kn own a ll e rg e ns a nd m ay be toxic. Yo u may w is h to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in ves tigatin g a mold proble m , as well as durin g r emediation /clean -up s ituat io ns . The minimum PPE includes a n N -95 r es pirator, g l oves, and eye protection . See Appe ndix C. insi de.p65 06 /2S /200 1, 11 :02 AM IL _JI ln sid e.p6 5 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control especially those involving large areas of contamination. the remediation plan may include temporary relocation of some or a ll of the building occupants . The decision to relocate occupants should . consider th e size and type of the area affected by mold growth, the type and extent of h ealth effects reported by the occupants , the potential health risks that could be associated with debris, and the amount of disruption likely to be caused by remediation activities. If possible, remediatiqn activities should be scheduled during off-hours when bui)ding occupants are l ess likely to be affected. Remediators, particularly those with health -related concerns , may wish to check with their doctors or health care professionals befo re working on mold remediation or investigating potentially moldy areas. If you h ave a n y doubts or questions , you s hould consult a health professional before beginning a remediation project . - HVAC System Do not run the HV AC system if yo u know or suspect that it is contaminated with mold . If you suspect that it may be contaminated (it is part of an identified moisture problem , for instance, or there is mold growth near the intake to the system), consult EPA's guide Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?1 before taking further action (see Resources List). Photo 4A: Contami- nated fibrous insulation inside air handler cover Photo 48: Mold growth on air diffuser in ceiling Photo 4C: Moldy air duct Althou g h thi s d oc um e nt h as a r es id e n t ia l fo cu s . it is a ppli ca bl e to othe r building t y p es. 03 /29 /200 1, 7 :41 AM 7 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 8 Hidden Mold Growth Photo 5: Mold growth behind wallpaper Hidden Mold In some cases, indoor mold growth may not be ob v ious . It is possible that mold may b e growing on hidden surfaces , such as the back side of dry wall , wallpaper, or paneling. the top of ceiling tiles . the underside of carpets and pads , etc . Possible locations of hidden mold can include pipe chases and utility tunnels (with leaking or condensing pipes). walls behind furniture (where condensation forms). condensate drain pans inside air handling units, porous thermal or acoustic liners inside ductwork , or roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation). Some building materials, such as dry wall with vinyl wallpaper over it or wood paneling. may act as vapor barriers.5 trapping moisture underneath their surfaces and thereby providing a moist environment where mold can grow. You may suspect hidden mold if a building smells moldy. but you cannot see the source, or if you know there has been water damage and building occupants are reporting health problems. Investigating hidden mold problems may be difficult and will require caution when the investigation involves disturbing potential sites of mold growth-make sure to use PPE . For example , removal of wallpaper can lead to a massive release of spores from mold growing on the underside of the paper. If you believe that you may have a hidden mold problem, you may w ant to consider hiring an experienced professional. If you discover hidden mold . you should revise your r e mediation plan to account for the total area affected b y mold g rowth . For mor e informa tion o n v a p o r barrie r s a nd building con s tru ction , see Re sources Li s t . It i s importa nt tha t building m a t e ri a ls b e ab l e t o dry ; m o is ture s hould not b e tra ppe d b e t wee n tw o va p o r b a rri e r s o r mold m ay r es ult. ins id e.p65 03 /29 /200 1. 7:41 AM IL _JI insi de .p6 5 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control REMEDIATION 1. Fix the water or humidity probl e m . Complete and carry out r e pair plan if appropriate . Revise and /or carry out maintenance plan if necessary. Revis e remediation plan as necessary, if more damage is discovered during remediation. See Mold Remediation -Key Steps (page 5) and Resources List (page 29) for additional information. 2. Continue to communicate with building occupants , as appropriate to the situation. Be sure to address all concerns. 3. Completely clean up mold and dry water-damaged areas . The Key to Mold Control is Moisture Control! • When addressing mold problems, don't forget to address the source of the moisture problem, or the mold problem may simply reappear! • Remember to check for high humidity and condensation problems as well as actual water leaks, maintenance issues, and HVAC system problems. • Protect the health and safety of the building occupants and remediator.s. Consult a health professional as needed. Use PPE and c.ontainment as appropriate when working with mold. Select appropriate cleaning and drying methods for damaged / contaminated materials . Carefully contain and remove moldy building mate rials . Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Arrange for outside professional support if necessary. 0 3 /29 /200 1, 7 :41 AM 9 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildin gs 1 0 Table 1: Water Damage Cleanup and Mold Prevention 6 Table 1 presents strategies to respond to water damage within 24-48 hours . These guidelines are d esigned to help avoid the need for remediation of mold growth by taking quick action before growth starts . If mold growth is found on the materials liste d in Table 1, refer to Table 2 for guidance on remediation . Dep e nding on the size of the area involved and resources availabl e, professional assistance may be needed to dry an area quickly and thoroughly. P lease note that Tables 1 a nd 2 contai n general g uid elines . Their purpose is to provide basic in formation for r e mediation managers to first assess the extent of the damage and then to determin e whether the remediation sho uld b e managed by in - hous e personnel or outside professionals. Th e r emed iation manager ca n th en us e the guidelines to h e lp design a rem ediation plan or to assess a plan submitted by outside p~ofessionals. inside.p65 10 03 /29/2001, 7:41 AM IL ~I IL Table 1: Water Damage -Cleanup and Mold Prevention Guidelines for Response to Clean Water Damage within 24 -48 Hours to Prevent Mold Growth* Water-Damaged Material t Actions Books and papers * Fo'r non -valuable items , discard books and papers. * Photocopy valuable/important items, discard originals. * Freeze (in frost-free freezer or meat locker) or freeze-dry. Carpet and backing -dry * Remove water with water extraction vacuum. within 24 -48 hours§ * Reduce ambient humidity levels with dehumidifier. * Accelerate drying process with fans. Ceiling tiles • Discard and replace . Cellulose insulation • Discard and replace . Concrete or cinder block • Remove water with water extraction vacuum. surfaces * Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers , fans, and/or heaters. Fiberglass insulation • Discard and replace . Hard surface, porous • Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub flooring§ (Linoleum, if necessary . ceramic tile, vinyl) * Check to make sure underflooring is dry; dry underflooring if necessary. Non -porous, hard surfaces * Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub (Plastics, metals) if necessary . Upholstered furniture * Remove water with water extraction vacuum. * Accelerate drying process with dehum idifiers, fans , and/or heaters. • May be difficult to completely dry within 48 hours . If the piece is valuable, you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage professional who specializes in furniture . Wallboard * May be dried in place if there is no obvious swelling and the seams are intact. (Drywall and gypsum If not , remove , discard, and replace . board) * Ventilate the wall cavity , if possible. Window drapes * Follow laundering or clean ing instructions recommended by the manufacturer . Wood surfaces * Remove moisture immediately and use dehumidifiers, gentle heat, and fans for drying . (Use caution when applying heat to hardwood floors .) • Treated or finished wood surfaces may be cleaned with mild detergent and clean water and allowed to dry . • Wet paneling should be pried away from wall for drying. *If mold growth has occurred or materials have been wet for more than 48 hours, consult Table 2 guidelines . Even if materials are dried within 48 hours, mold growth may have occurred . Items may be tested by professionals if there is doubt. Note that mold growth will not always occur after 48 hours; this is only a guideline. The se guidelines are for damage caused by clean water. If you know or suspect that the water s9urce is contaminated with sewage , or chemical or biological pollutants , then Personal Protective Equ ipment and containment are required by OSHA . An experienced professional should be con sulted if you and/or your remediators do not have expertise remediating in contaminated water situations .. Do not use fans before determining that the water is clean or sanitary . t If a particular itemls) has high monetary or sentimental value , you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage specialist. § The subfloor under the carpet or other flooring material mu st also be cleaned and dried . See the appropriate section of this table for recommended actions depending on the composition of the subfloor. 1 1 in sid e.p65 11 03 /29 /2001 , 7 :41 AM _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 1 2 Table 2: Mold Remediation Guidelines 7 Table 2 presents remediation guidelines for building materials that have or are likely to have mold growth. The guidelines in Table 2 are d esigned to protect the health of occupants and cleanup personnel during remediation . These guidelines are based on the area and type of material affected by water damage and / or mold growth. Mold and Indoor Air Regulations and Standards Standards or Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for airborne concentrations of mold, or mold spores , have not been set. As of December 2000 , there are no EPA regulations or standards terr airborne mold contaminants . Please no t e that these are guidelines; some professionals may prefer other cleaning methods. If yo u are considering cleaning your ducts as part of your remediation plan. yo u sho uld consult EPA 's publication entitled , Should You Have the Air Ducts In Your Home Cleaned?8 (see Resources List). If possible , remediation activities should be scheduled during off-hours when building occupants are l ess likely to be affected. Although th e level of personal protection suggested in these guidelines is based on the total surface area contaminated and the potential for remediator and / or occupant exposure, professional judgment should a l ways play a part in remediation decisions . These remediation g u idelines are based on the size of the affected area to make it easier for remediators to se l ect appropriate techniques , not on the basis of health effects or research showi n g there is a spec ifi c method appropriate at a certain number of square feet. The guidelines have been designed to help construct a r e mediation plan. The remediation manager will then use professional judgment and experience to adapt the guidelines to particular situations . When in doubt, caution is advised. Co n s ult an experienced mold remediator for more information . Please note that Tables l and 2 conta in general guidelines. Their purpose is to provide basic information for remediat ion man agers to fir st assess the extent of the damage and then to determine whether the remediation should be managed by in - house personnel or outside professionals . The remediation manager can then u se the g uid elines to h e lp d esign a r emed iation plan or to assess a plan s ubmitt ed by outside professionals . Although this document has a r es idential focus. it is app li cab le to other building types. inside.p65 12 Ol /29 /200 1, 7:41 AM IL in sid e.p6S Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control In cases in which a particularly toxic mold species has been identified or is suspected, when extensive hidden mold is expected (such as behind vinyl wallpaper or in the · HVAC system). when the chances of the mold becoming airborne are estimated to be high, or sensitive individuals (e.g .. those with severe allergies or asthma) are present, a more cautious or conservative Health Concerns If building occupants are reporting serious health concerns, you should consult a health professional. approach to remediatio n is indicated . Always make sure to protect remediators and building occupants from exposure to mold . 13 03 /29/200 1, 7 :41 AM 1 3 IL 1, _J I 1 4 inside.p65 SMALL -Total Surface Area Affected Less Than 10 square feet (ft ') Books and papers 3 Carpet and back ing 1, 3 Concrete or cinder block 1, 3 Hard surface , porous flooring 1, 2, 3 Minimum (linoleum, ceramic tile , vinyl) Non-porous, hard surfaces 1, 2, 3 N-95 respirator, gloves, and None required (plastics, metals) goggles Upholstered furniture & drapes 1, 3 Wallboard (drywall and gypsum 3 board) Wood surfaces 1, 2, 3 MEDIUM -Total Surface Area Affected Between 10 and 100 (ft2) Books and papers 3 Carpet and backing 1, 3,4 Limited Concrete or cinder block 1, 3 Hard surface, porous flooring 1, 2, 3 Limited or Full Use professional (linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl) Non -porous , hard surfaces Use professional judgment, judgment, consider 1, 2, 3 potential for (plastics , metals) consider potential for remediator/occupant Upholstered furniture & drapes 1, 3, 4 remediator exposure and size exposure and size of Wallboard (drywall and gypsum 3,4 of contaminated area contaminated area board) Wood surfaces 1, 2, 3 LARGE -Total Surface Area Affected Greater Than 100 (ft') or Potential for Increased Occupant or Remediator Exposure During Remediation Estimated to be Significant Books and papers 3 Carpet and back ing 1, 3, 4 Full Concrete or cinder block 1, 3 Full Hard surface, porous flooring 1, 2, 3, 4 Use professional (linoleum, ceramic tile , vinyl) Use professional judgment , judgment , consider Non-porous, hard surfaces 1, 2, 3 consider potential for potential for (plastics, metals) remediator exposure and size reinediator/occupant Upholstered furniture & drapes 1, 3, 4 of contaminated area exposure and size of · Wallboard (drywall and gypsum 3,4 contaminated area board) Wood surfaces 1, 2, 3, 4 14 03 /29 /2001, 7:4 1 AM IL _JI in si de.p65 Table 2 continued • Use professional judgment to determine prudent levels of Personal Protective Equipment and containment for each situation, particularly as the remediation site size increases and the potential for exposure and health effects rises. Assess the need for increased Personal Protective Equipment, if, during the remediation, more extensive contamination is encountered than was expected . Consult Table 1 if materials have been wet for less than 48 hours, and mold growth is not apparent. These guidelines are for damage caused by clean water . If you know or suspect that the water source is contaminated with sewage , or chemical or biological pollutants, then the Occupational . Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires PPE and containment. An experienced professional should be consulted if you and/or your remediators do not have expertise in remediating contaminated water situations. 'Select method most appropriate to situation . Since molds gradually destroy the things they grow on, if mold growth is not addressed promptly, some items may be damaged such· that cleaning will not restore their original appearance . If mold growth is heavy and items are valuable or important, you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage/remediation expert. Please note that these are guidelines; other cleaning methods may be preferred by some professionals. CLEANUP METHODS Method 1: We.t vacuum (in the case of porous materials, some mold spores/fragments will remain in the material but will not grow if the material is completely dried). Steam cleaning may be an alternative for carpets and some upholstered furniture .. Method 2: Damp-wipe surfaces with plain water or with water arid detergent solution (except wood · -use wood floor cleaner); scrub as needed . · · Method 3: High -efficiency particula.te air (HEPA) vacuum after the material has been thoroughl.y dried . Dispose of the contents of the HEPA vacuum in well-sealed plastic bags. · Method 4: Discard -remove water -damaged materials and seal in plastic bags while inside ol containment, if present. Oispose of as normal waste . HEPA vacuum area after it is dried. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Minimum: Gloves, N-95 respirator, goggles/eye protection Limited : Gloves, N-95 respirator or half-face respirator with HEPA filter, disposable overalls, goggles/ eye protection Full : Gloves , disposable full body clothing, head gear, foot coverings , full -face respirator with HEPA filter CONTAINMENT Limited: Use polyethylene sheeting ceiling to floor around affected area with a slit entry and covering flap; maintain area under negative pressure with HEPA filtered fan unit. Block supply and return air vents within containment area . Full: Use two layers of fire-retardant polyethylene sheeting with one airlock chamber. Maintain area under negative pressure with HEPA filtered fan exhausted outside of building. Block supply and return air vents within containment area. Table developed from literature and remediation documents including Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1999) and 1/CRC S500, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration , 1999); see Resources List fo r more information. 15 03 /29 /2001, 7 :4 1 AM IL 1 5 _JI ii Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 1 6 Cleanup Methods A variety of mold cleanup methods are available for remediating damage to building materials and furnishings caused by moisture co ntro l problems and mold growth. The specific method or group of methods used will d e pend on the type of material affected, as Molds Can Damage Building , Materi als and Furnishings Mold growth can eventually cause structural damage to a school or large building, if a mold/moisture problem remains unaddressed for a long time. In the case of a long-term roof leak, for example, molds can weaken floors and walls as the molds feed on wet wood. If you suspect that mold has damaged building integrity, you should consult a stru.cturnl engineer or other professional with expertise in this area. · Photo 6: Heavy mold growth on underside of spruce floorboards presented in Tabl e 2. Please note that professional remediators may use some methods not covered in these guidelines; . absence of a method in the guidelines does not necessarily mean that it is not useful. 9 Method 1 : Wet Vacuum Wet vacuums are vacuum cleaners designed to collect water. T h ey can be used to remove water from floors , carpets, and hard surfaces where water has accumulated. They should not be used to vacuum porous materials , such as gypsum board. They If yo u are unsure what to do, or if the it em is expensive or of sentimental va lu e, yo u may wish to consu lt a speciali st. Specialists in furniture repair/ restoration , painting. art restoration and co n servation , carpet and rug cleaning , water damage, and fire /water restoration are commonly li sted in phone books. Be sure to ask for and check references; look for affi li ation with professional organizations . See Resources List . inside.p65 16 03 /29 /200 1, 7:41 AM IL _JI in si de.p65 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control should be used only when materials are still wet-wet vacuums may spread spores if sufficient liquid is not present . The tanks , hoses , and attachments of these vacuums should be thoroughly cleaned and dried after use since mold and mold spores may stick to the surfaces . Method 2: Damp Wipe Whether dead or alive. mold is allergenic, and some molds may be toxic. Mold can generally be removed from nonporous (hard) surfaces by wiping or scrubbing with water, or water and detergent. It is important to dry · these surfaces quickly and thoroughly to discour~ge further mold growth. Instructions for cleaning surfaces, as listed on product labels, should always be read and followed . Porous materials that are wet and have mold growing on them may have to be discarded. Since molds will infiltrate porous substances and grow on or fill in empty spaces or crevices, the mold can be difficult or impossible to remove completely. Mold and Paint Don't paint or caulk moldy surfaces; clean and dry surfaces before painting. Paint applied over moldy surfaces is likely to peel. . < • Method 3: HEPA Vacuum HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuums are recommended for final cleanup of remediation areas after materials have been thoroughly dried and contaminated mater~als removed. HEPA vacuums are also recommended for cleanup of dust that may have· settled on surfaces outside the remediation area. Care must be taken to assure that the filter is properly seated in the vacuum so that all the air must pass through the filt e r. Wh e n changing the vacuum filter, remediators should wear PPE to prevent exposure to the mold that has be e n captured . The filter and contents of the HEPA vacuum must be disposed of in well,sealed plastic bags . 17 03 /29/200 1, 7:4 1 AM 1 7 IL _JI Mold R em ediation i n Sc hools and Commercial Buildings 1 8 Mold Remediation /Cleanup and Biocides I The purpose of mold remediation is to remove the mold to prevent human exposure an~ damage to building materials and furnishings. It is necessary to clean up mold contamination , not just to kill the mold . Dead mold is still allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic . The use of a biocide, such as chlorine bleach, is not recommended as a routine practice during mold remediation , although there may be instances where professional judgment may indicate its use (for example , when immune-compromised individuals are present). In most cases, it is not possible or desirable to sterilize an area; a background level of mold spores will remain in the air (roughly equivalent to or lower than the level in outside air). These spores will not grow if the moisture problem in the building has been resolved. If you choose to use disinfectants or biocides, always ventilate the area. Outdoor air may need to be brought in with fans . When using fans, take care not to distribute mold spores throughout ar, unaffected area . Biocides are toxic to humans, as well as to mold. You should also use appropriate PPE and read and follow label precautions. Never mix chlorine bleach solution with cleaning solutions or detergents that contain ammonia;,toxic fumes could be produced. Some biocides are considered pesticides , and some States require that only registered pesticide applicators apply these products in schools. Make sure anyone applying a biocide is properly licensed, if n·ecessary. Fungicides are commonly applied to outdoor plants, soil, and grains as a dust or spray-examples include hexachlorobenzene, organomercurials, pentachlorophenol, phthalimides, and dithiocarbamates . Do not use fungicides developed for use outdoors for mold remediation or for any other indoor situation . Method 4: Discard in Plastic Bags Remove Damaged Materials and Seal Buil di n g m ateria l s and fu rnis h in gs th a t are co nta min a t e d w i t h mo l d grow th a nd are n o t sa l vag e a bl e should b e doubl e-b agge d u si n g 6-mil polyethy lene s h eeti ng . T h ese m a t e rial s ca n th e n u s u a ll y be discard e d as o r d i n ary co n stru ctio n was t e . I t is importa nt t o pac k age mold -· con tami n a te d ma t erials in sea l e d bags b e fo re r emoval from t h e co nta inm e nt area to m ini m i ze t he disp e r s i o n of mol d spores t h ro u g h o ut th e b uild i n g . Large ite m s that have h eavy m o ld growth in sid e.p6 5 I B 03 /29 /200 1, 7:41 AM IL _JI in s id e.p6 5 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control should be covered with polyethylene sheeting and sealed with duct tape before they are removed from the containment area. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) If the remediation Job disturbs mold and mold spores become airborne , then the risk of respiratory exposure goes up . Always use gloves and eye protection when cleaning up mold! Actions that are likely to stir up mold include : breakup of moldy porous materials such as wallboard ; invasive procedures used to examine or remediate mold growth in a wall cavity ; actively stripping or peeling wallpaper to remove it; and using fans to dry items. The primary function of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to avoid inhaling mold and mold spores and to .avoid mold contact with the skin or eyes. The following sections discuss the different types of PPE that can be used during remediation activities. Please note that all individuals using certain PPE equipment, such as half-face or full- face respirators, must be trained, must have medical clearance, and musf be fit-tested by a trained professional. In addition, the use of respirators must follow a complete respiratory protection program as specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (see Resources List for more information). Personal Protective Equipment Photo 7: Remediation worker with limited PPE 19 Skin and Eye Protection Gloves are required to protect the skin from contact with mold allergens (and in some cases mold toxins) and from potentially irritating cleaning solutions. Long gloves that extend to the middle of the forearm are recommended. The glove material should 03 /29/200 1, 7 :42 AM 1 9 IL _J I I L Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 2 0 be selected based on the type of materials being handled. If you are using a biocide (such as chlorine bleach) or a strong cleaning solution , you should select gloves made from natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile , polyurethane , or PVC . If you are using a mild detergent or plain water, ordinary household rubber gloves may be used . To protect your eyes , use properly fitted goggles or a full-face respirator with HEPA filter. Goggles must be designed to prevent the entry of dust and .small particles . Safety glasses or goggles with open vent holes are not acceptable. Respiratory Protection Respirators protect cleanup workers from inhaling airborne mold, mold spores , and dust. Minimum: When cleaning up a small area affected by mold, you should use an N-95 respirator. This device covers the nose and mouth , will filter out 95% of the particulates in the air, and is available in most hardware stores. Limited: Limited PPE includes use of a half-face or full-face air purifying respirator (APR) equipped with a HEPA filter cartridge . These respirators contain both inhalation and exhalation valves that filter the air and ensure that it is free of mold particles : Note that half- face APRs do not provide eye protection . In addition , the HEPA filters do not remove vapors or gases. You should always use respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and \ Heal th (see Resources List). Full : In situations in which high levels of airborne dust or mold spores are likely or when intense or long-term exposures are expected (e .g ., the cleanup of large areas of contamination}, a full-face , powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is recommended . Full-face PAPRs use a blower to force air through a HEPA filter. The HEPA-filtered air is supplied to a mask that covers the entire face or a hood that covers the entire head. The positive pressure within the hood prevents unfiltered air from entering through penetrations or gaps . Individuals must be trained to use their respirators before they begin remediation. The use of these respirators must be in compliance with OSHA regulations (see Re sources List). insi de.p6S 20 Ol /29/2001 , 7:42 AM _JI inside.p65 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control Disposable Protective Clothing Disposable clothing is recommended during a medium or large remediation project to prevent the transfer and spread of mold to clothing and to eliminate skin co ntact with mold. Limited : Disposable paper .overalls can be used. Full: Mold-impervious d isposab le h ead and foot coverings , and a body s uit made of a breathable material , such as TYVEK ®. should be used . All gaps . such as those aro und ankles and wrists, shou ld be sealed (many remediators use duct tape to seal clothing). Containment The purpose of containment during remediation activities is to limit release of mold into the air and surroundings. in order to minimize the exposure of reme- diators and building occupants to mold. Mold and moldy debris should not b e allowed to spread to areas in the building beyond the contar:ninated site. The two types of containment recomme nd ed in Table 2 are limited a nd full. The l arger the area of moldy material , the Containment Tips • Always maintain th.e containment area under negative pressure. • Exhaust fans to outdoors and · ensure that adequate makeup air is provided . • If the containment is working, the polyethylene sheeting should billow inwards on all surfaces '. If it flutters or billows outward , containment has been lost, and you should find and correct the problem before continuing your remediation activities. greater the possibility of human exposure and the greater the need for containment. In general , the size of the area helps determine the l eve l of contain m ent. However, a heavy growth of mold in a re l a tiv ely small area could release more spores than a lighter growth of mold in a relatively large area. Choice of containment should be based on profes- sional judgment.10 The primary obj ect of containme·nt shou ld be to prevent occ up ant and remediator exp o sure to mold . 1 ° Fo r exa mpl e, a r e m e di a tor m ay d ec id e tha t a s m a ll a r ea th at is e xte nsiv ely conta mina te_d a nq h as th e pote nti a l to distribut e m o ld to occ upi e d areas during cl eanup s hould have full containm e n t . wh e r eas a l a rg e w a ll surface tha t i s lightly contaminate d and easily cl ea n e d wou l d r e quire only limited containm e nt. 2 1 0 3/29/20 01 , 7:42 AM 2 I IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 22 Limited Containment Limited containment is generally recommended for areas involving between 10 and 100 square feet (ft 2) of mold contamination . The enclosure around the moldy area should consist of a single layer of 6- mil, fire -retardant polyethylene sheeting. The containment should have a slit entry and covering flap on the outside of the containment area . For small areas, the polyethylene sheeting can be affixed to floors and ceilings with duct tape . For larger areas, a steel or wooden stud frame can be erected and polyethylene sheeting attached to it. All supply and air vents , doors, chases , and risers within the containment area must be sealed with polyethylene sheeting to minimize the migration of contaminants to other parts of the building . Heavy mold Containment Area Photo 8 : Full containment on large job · growth on ceiling tiles may impact HV AC systems if the space above the ceiling is used as a return air plenum . In this case , containment should be installed from the floor to the ceiling deck , and the filters in the air handling units serving the affected area may have to be replaced once remediation is finished. The containment area must be maintained under negative pressure .relative to surrounding areas. This will ensure that contaminated air does not flow into adjacent areas . This can be done with a HEPA-filtered fan unit exhausted outside of the building. For small, easily contained areas , an exhaust fan ducted to the outdoors can also be used. The surfaces of all objects removed from the containment area should be remediated /cleanect prior to removal. The remediation guidelines outlined in Table 2 can be implemented when the containment is completely sealed and is under negative pressure relative to the surrounding area. in side .p6 S 22 03/29 /2001 , 7:42 AM IL _JI inside.p6 5 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control Full Containment Full containment is recommended for the cleanup of mold - contaminated surface areas greater than 100 ft 2 or in any situation in which it appears likely that the. occupant space would be further contaminated without full containment. Double layers of polyethylene should be used to create a barrier between the moldy area and other parts of the building . A decontamination chamber or airlock should be constructed for entry into and exit from the remediation area . The entryways to the airlock from the outside and from the airlock to the main containment area should consist of a slit entry with covering flaps on th e outside surface of each slit entry. The chamber should be large enough to hold a waste container and allow a person to · put on and remove PPE . All contaminated PPE, except respirators , should be placed in a sealed bag while in this chamber. Respirators should be worn until remediators are outside the decontamination chamber. PPE must be worn throughout the final stages of HEPA vacuuming and damp-wiping of the contained area . PPE must also be worn during HEPA vacuum filter changes or ' cleanup of the HEPA vacuum . Equipment Moisture Meters: Measure/ Monitor Moisture Levels in Building Materials Moisture meters may be helpful for measuring the moisture content in a variety of . building materials following water damage. They can also be used to monitor the process of drying damaged materials . These direct reading devices have a thin probe which can be inserted into the material to be tested or can be pressed directly against the surface of the material. Moisture meters can be used on materials such as carpet , wallboard , wood , brick, and concrete . 2 3 Moisture Meter Photo 9: Moisture meter measuring moisture content of plywood subfloor Ol /29 /2001 , 7:4 2 AM 2 3 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 2 4 Humidity Gauges or Meters: Monitor Moisture Levels in the Air '· Humidity meters can be used to monitor humidity indoors . Inexpensive (<$50) models are available that monitor both temperature and humidity. Humidistat: Turns on HVAC System at Specific Relative Humidity (RH) A humidistat is a control device that can be connected to the HVAC system and adjusted so that , if the humidity level rises above a set point, the HVAC system will automatically come on . HV AC System Filter: Filters Outdoor Air Use high-quality filters in your HVAC system during remediation . Consult an engineer for the appropriate efficiency for your specific HV AC system and consider upgrading your filters if appropriate. Conventional HVAC filters are typically not effective in filtering particles the size of mold spores .. Consider upgrading to a filter with a minimum efficiency of 50 to 60% or a rating of MERV 8, as determined by Test Standard 52.2 of the American Society of H_eiating, Refrigerating . and Air Conditioning Engineers . Remember to change filters regularly and change them following any remediation activities . in sid e.p6 5 24 03 /29 /200 1, 7:42 AM IL II _JI 11 inside.p65 Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control Sampling Is sampling for mold needed? In most cases , if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. In specific instances, such as cases where litigation is involved, the source(s) of the mold contamination is unclear, or health concerns are a problem, you may consider sampling as part of your site evaluation. Surface sampling may also .be useful in order to determine if an area has been adequately cleaned or remediated . Sampling should be done only after developing a sampling plan that includes a confirmable theory regarding suspected mold sources and routes of exposure. Figure out what you think is happening and how to prove or disprove it before you sample! If you do not have extensive experience and/or are in doubt about sampling , consult an experienced professional. This individual can help you decide if sampling for mold is useful and/or needed, and will be able to carry out any necessary sampling. It is important to remember that the results of sampling may have limited use or application. Sampling may help locate the source of mold contamination, identify some of the mold species present, and differentiate between mold and soot or dirt. Pre-and post-remediation sampling may also be useful in determining whether remediation efforts have been effective. After remediation, the types and concentrations of mold in indoor air samples should be similar to what is found in the local outdoor air. Since no EPA or other Federal threshold limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling ·cannot be used to check a building's compl i ance With Federal mold standards .. Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals with specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpretation of · results. Sample analysis should follow analytical methods recommef1ded by the American lndustrfal Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (A<;:GIH), or other professional guidelines (see Resources List). Types of samples include arr samples, surface samples, bulk samples (chunks of carpet, insulation , wall board, etc .), and water samples from condensate drain pans or cooling towers . A number of pitfalls may be encountered when inexperienced personnel conduct sampling. They may take an inadequate number of samples, there may be inconsistency in sampling protocols, the samples may become contaminated, outdoor control samples may be omitted, and you may incur costs for unneeded or inappropriate samples. Budget constraints will often be a consideration when sampling; professional advice may be necessary to determine if it is possible to take sufficient samples to characterize a problem on a given budget . If it is not possible to sample properly, with a sufficient number of samples to answer the question(s) posed, it would be preferable not to sample. Inadequate sample plans may generate misleading, confusing, and useless results. Keep in mind that air sampling for mold provides information only for the moment in time in which the sampling occurred, much like a snapshot . Air sampling will reveal, when properly done , what was in the air at the moment when the sample was taken. For someone without experience, sampling results will be difficult to interpret. Experience in interpretation of results is essential. 25 Ol /29/2001, 7 :42 AM 2 5 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 26 How Do You Know When You Have Finished Remediation/Cleanup? l . You must hav e complete ly fixed the water or moisture problem. 2 . You should complete mold removal. Use professional judgme nt to determine if the cleanup is sufficient. Visible mold , mold-damaged materials, and moldy odors should not be . present. 3 . If y ou have sampled, the kinds and concentrations of mold and mold spores in the building should be similar to those found outside, once cleanup activities have been c ompleted . 4. You should revisit the site(s) shortly after remediation , and it should show no signs of water damage or mold growth. 5. People should be able to occupy or re-occupy the space without health complaints or physical symptoms. 6. Ultimately, this is a judgment call; there is no easy answer. in sid e.p65 26 03 /29/2001 , 7:42 AM IL _J I 11 inside .p65 CH ECKLIST FOR MOLD REMEDIATI ON* Investigate and eva luate moisture and mold problems 0 Assess s i ze of moldy a rea (square feet) 0 Consider th e possibility of hidd e n mold 0 Clean up small mold probl e ms and fix moisture problems b efo r e they b ecome large problems 0 Sel ect r e m e diation m a nager for m e dium or large size · mold problem 0 Investigate-areas assoc iated with occupant complaints 0 Id e ntify source(s) or cause of water or moisture problem(s) 0 Note type of water-damaged materi a ls (wallboard. carpet, etc.) 0 Check insid e air ducts and air handling unit 0 Throughout process . c onsult qualifie d professional if n ecessa ry or d esire d Communicate with building occupants at all stages of process, as approp riate 0 Designate co ntact p e rson for qu es tions and comments _abo u t medium or large scale remediation _ as needed Plan remediation 0 Adapt or modify remediation guidelines to fit your situation; use professional j udgment 0 Pl an to dry wet, non -moldy mate rials within 48 hours to preve nt mold growth (see Table 1 and text) 0 Select cl eanup methods for mo l dy items (see Tabl e 2 and text) 0 Se lec t Personal Protection Equipment -protec t rem e diators (see Table 2 and t ext) 0 Select containment equipment -protect building occupants (s ee Table 2 and t ext) 0 Select remediation p e rsonn e l who hav e the ex p e rienc e and training ne e d e d to impleme nt the rem e diation plan and us e Personal Protection Equipment and containment as appropriate Remediate moisture and mold problems 0 Fix moisture probl e m , impl e m e nt repair plan and/or ma intena nc e p l an 0 Dry wet , non -mold y m ate rial s within 48 hours to prevent mold growth 0 Clean and dry moldy m ate rials (see Table 2 a nd text) 0 Dis card moldy porous ite ms that can 't be cl ean ed (s ee Table 2 and text) Fo r detail s, see main text o f this publication . Please note th at this ch ec kli st was d es igned to highlight key parts of a schoo l or com m e r cia l building r emediati o n and d oes not li s t a ll pot enti a l steps or probl ems. See po cket on in s id e back cover for a n add iti ona l copy of this ch ec kli st . 27 03 /29/200 1, 7 :42 AM I L 2 7 11 _JI IL Mold Re mediation in Schools and Comme rcial Buildings 2 8 insi de .p6 S 28 03 /29 /200 1, 7:42 AM _JI in side.p65 Resources List -EPA RESOURCES LIST -EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Indoor Environments Division (IED) An Office Building Occupant's Guide to IAQ www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ occupgd .html Biological Contaminants www.e pa .g ov /iaq /pubs /bio_l .html Building Air Quality Action Plan (for Commercial Buildings) www.epa.gov I iaq /base I action pl .html Floods / Flooding www.e pa .g ov /iaq /pubs /flood .html Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Home Page www.epa.gov/iaq IAQ in Large Buildings / Commercial Buildings www.epa.gov/iaq/base/index.html IAQ in Schools www.epa.gov/iaq /schools /index. html Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings www.epa .gov/iaq/pubs/molds.html Mold Resources www.epa.gov /iaq / pubs /moldresources.html U.S. EPA IAQ Information Clearinghouse Phone : (800) 438-4318 or (703) 356-4020 Fax: (703) 821-8236 Email: iaqinfo @aol.com Indoor air-related do c uments , a nswers to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) questions . mainta ins listing of state IAQ co ntacts , a nd r eg ional EPA contacts 29 03 /29/2001, 7:42 AM 2 9 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 3 0 RESOURCES LIST -OTHER The following list of resources includes information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The U.S . EPA does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness. or completeness of this outside information. Further, the inclusion of such resourc es is not intended to endorse any views expressed or products or services offered by the author of the reference or the organization operating the service on which the reference is maintained . American College of Occupational and Envir_onmental Medicine (ACOEM) (847) 818-1800 www.siouxland.com/acoem/ Referrals to physicians who have experience with environmental exposures American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc. (ACGIH) (513) 742-2020 www.acgih.org Occupational and environmental h ealth and safety information American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) (703) 849-8888 www.aiha .org Information on industrial hygiene and indoor air quality issues including mold hazards and legal issues American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-ConditioningEngineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) (800) 527-4723 www.ashrae.org Information on engineering issues and indoor air quality Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) (202) 347-4976 www.aoec.org Referrals to clinics with physicians who have experience with environmental exposures, including exposures to mold ; maintains a database of occupational and e nvironmental cases Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) (800) 272-7012 www.ascr.org Disaster recovery. water and fire damage, emergency tips , referrals to profess ionals inside.p65 30 03 /29 /2001, 7:42 AM IL _JI insid e.p6 5 Resources List -Other Asthma and Allergic Diseases :--------------------. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) (800) 822 -2 762 www .a aaai.org Phys ician r e ferral directory . information on allergies and asthma Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) (800) 7-A STHMA (800-727-8462) Information on allergies and a sthma American Lung Association (ALA) (800) LUNG -USA (800 -586 -4872) Information on allergies and asthma www .aafa .org www.lungusa.org Asthma and Allergy Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (AAN-MA) (800) 878-4403 or (703) 641-9595 www.aanma.org Information on a ll ergies and asthma National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) (301) 496-5717 www.niaid .nih .gov Information on allergies and asthma National Jewish Medical and Research Center (800) 222 -LUNG (800 -222 -5864) Information on all e rgies and asthma Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) www .njc .o rg (613) 748 -2 003 [InternationalJ www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/cmhc.html Several do cume nts on mold-re lated topics available Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) (800) 882 -8846 www .ca rp e t-rug .co m Carpet mainte nance , restoration guidelines for water-damaged carpet, other ca rp et-r e lat e d issu es. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (800) 311-3435 www .c d c .gov Informa tion on· h ea lth-relate d topics including asthma, molds in the environment, and o cc upationa l h ea lth CDC's National Center for Environmenta l Health (NCEH) (888) 232-6789 www.cdc .gov/ nc e h / ast hma /fac tsh ee ts I mold s/ default.htm "Q u es tions and a nsw e rs on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds " 3 1 06/25 /200 1, 11 :OS AM 3 1 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 3 2 Energy and Environmental Building Association (952) 881-1098 www.eeba.org Information on energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings. humidity I moisture control /vapor barriers Floods /Flooding : Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (800) 480-2520 www.fema.gov /mit Publications on floods, flood proofing, etc. University of Minnesota, Department of Environmental Health & Safety (612) 626 -5804 www.dehs .umn.edu /remanagi.html Managing water infiltration into buildings University of Wisconsin-Extension, The Disaster Handbook (608) 262-3980 www.uwex.edu /ces /news /handbook.html Information on floods and other natural disasters Health Canada, Health Protection Branch, Laboratory Centre for Disease Control, Office of Biosafety (613) 957-1779 www.hc-sc.gc .ca/ main/lcdc /web/biosafty / msds / index .html Material Safety Data Sheets with health and safety information on infectious microorganisms , including Aspergillus and other molds and airborne biologicals Indoor Environmental Remediation Board (IERB) (215) 387 -4097 Information on best practices in building remediation www.ierb .org Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) (360) 693 -5675 www.iicrc .org Information on and standards for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industry International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) (800) 225 -4772 Education and training on cleaning and maintenance International Society of Cleaning Technicians (ISCT) (800) WHY-ISCT (800-949-4 728) Information on cleaning such as stain removal guide for carpets www. issa. com www.isct.com inside.p65 32 03 /29 /200 I, 7:4 2 AM IL _JI inside .p65 Resources List -Other Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) -Cornell University http://msds .pdc .cornell.edu / msdssrch .asp MSDSs co ntain information on chemicals or co mpounds including topics such as h e alth effects, first aid. and protec tive e quipme nt for p eo ple who work with or handle these chemicals MidAtlantic Environmental Hygiene Resource Center (MEHRC) (215) 387-4096 www.mehrc.org Indoor environmental quality training on including topics such as mold remediation National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) (202) 737 -2926 Duct cleaning information National Antimicrobial Information Network (NAIN) www.nad ca .com (800) 44 7 -634 9 http ://a·ce.orst.edu /info /nain / Regulatory information, safety information, and product information on antimicrobials National Association of the Remodel~ng Industry (NARI) (84 7) 298-9200 www.nari.org Consumer information o·n remod e lin·g. including help finding a professional r e modeling contractor National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) (202) 289 -7800 Information on building r egq lations, science , a nd t ec hnolo gy http ://nibs .org National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (800) 35-NIOSH (800 -3 56-4674) www.cdc.gov /niosh H ealth and safety information w ith a work place orientation National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN) (800) 858 -7378 http://a ce.orst.e du /info /nptn Information on p es ti cides / antimicrobial c h e mi cal s, including sa fe ty and disposal information 33 03 /29 /2001, 7:42 AM 3 3 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 3 4 New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology (212) 788 -4 290 www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ doh /html / epi/ moldrpt I .html "G uidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments" Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) (800) 321-0SHA (800-321 -6 742) www.osha.gov Information on worker safety, includes topics such as respirator use and safety in the workplace Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) (703) 803-2980 www.smacna.org Technical information on topics such as air conditioning and air ducts Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE) (301) 238-3700 www.si.edu /scmre Guidelines for caring for and preserving furniture and wooden objects, paper- based materials; preservation studies University of Michigan Herbarium (734) 764-2407 www.herb.lsa.umich.edu Specimen-based information on fungi; information on fungal ecology University of Tulsa Indoor Air Program (918) 631-5246 www .utulsa .e du/ iaqprogram Courses. classes , and continuing education on indoor air quality Water Loss Institute, Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (800) 272-7012 or (410) 729-9900 www.ascr.org/wli .asp Information on water and sewage damage restoration inside.p65 34 · 03 /29 /200 1, 7:42 AM IL 11 _JI inside.p6S References REFERENCES American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Environmental Health . "Toxic Effects of Indoor Air Molds ." Pediatrics. Volume 101, pp. 712 -714. 1996 . American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Bioa erosols : Assessment and Control. Macher. J .. editor. ACGIH . Cinncinati , OH. ISBN 1-882417 -29-1. 1999 . American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Guidelines for the Assess ment of Bioaerosols in the Indoor Environment. ISBN 0-936712-83-X. 1989. American Industrial Hygiene Association. Field Guide for the Determination of Biological Contaminants in Environmental Samples . Dillon ,. H . K ., Heinsohn, P. A., and Miller, J . D ., editors . Fairfax , VA. 1996. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating , and Air Conditioning Engineers . Method of Testing General Ventilatio~ Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. ASHRAE Standard 52 .2. 2000 . American Society for Microbiology. Manual of Environmental Microbiology. Hurst , C., Editor in Chief. ASM Press . Washington , · DC. 1997 . 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Microfungi: Munksgaard . Copenhagen, Denmark. 1994. "Indoor Mold and Children's Health." Environmental Health Perspectives . Vol. 107, Suppl. 3, June 1999 . . Institute of Inspection , Cleaning and Restoration Certification. IICRC 5500, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration , 2nd Edition. 1999. Lstiburek , J. Building Science Corporation Builder's Guide , Mixed - Humid Climates . Building Science Corporation and the Energy Efficient · Building Association . 1999. National Academy of Sciences , Committee on the Assessment of Asthma and Indoor Air. Clearing the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures. National Academy Press. 2000. National Academy of Sciences . Indoor Allergens: Assessing and Controlling Adverse Health Effects. National Academy Press . 1993 . National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health . Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respirators Certified under 42 CFR 84 . DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-101. January 1996. New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology. Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments . 2000. Occupational Safety & Health Administration . Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134 . 63 FR 1152 . January 8 , 1998 . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Should You Have the Air Ducts In Your Home Cleaned? EPA-402-K-97-002 . October 1997 . in side .p65 36 0 3 /29 /2001 , 7:42 AM IL _JI inside.p65 Appendix A -Glossary APPENDIX A -GLOSSARY Allergen ....................... Substance (such as mold) that can cause an allergic reaction. APR................................ Air purifying respirator Biocide .......................... Substance or chemical that kills organisms such as molds. EPA ................................. Environmental Protection Agency Fungi.. ............................ Fungi are . neither animals nor plants and are classified in a kingdom of their own. Fungi include molds , yeasts, mushrooms, and puffballs . In this document , the terms fungi and mold are used interchangeably. Molds reproduce by making spores . Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on . Molds can grow on virtually any organic substance , providing moisture and oxygen are prese nt. It is estimated that more than 1.5 million species of fungi exist. Fungicide ..................... Substance or chemical that kills fung'i. HEP A ............................. High -Efficie ncy Particulate Air Hypersensitivity ...... Great or excessive sensitivity I A Q ................................. Indoor Air Quality Mo Id ............................... Molds are a gro up of orga nisms that belong to the kin g dom Fungi. In this docum e nt , the terms 37 fungi a nd mold are us ed interchang ea bl y. There are over 20 ,000 species of mold . 03 /29 /200 1. 7:4_2 AM 3 7 IL _JI 11 Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 38 m VO C ........................... Microbial volatile organic compound, a chemical made by a mold which may have a moldy or musty odor. 0 SH A ............................ Occupational Safety and Health Administration PAP R .............................. Powered air purifying respirator PP E ................................. Personal Protective Equipment Remediate ................... Fix Sensitization ............... Repeated or single exposure to an allergen that results in the exposed individual becoming hypersensitive to the allergen. Spore .......................... , ... Molds reproduce by means of spores. Spores are microscopic; they vary in shape and size (2-100 micrometers). Spores may travel in several ways-they may be passively moved (by a breeze or waterdrop). mechanically disturbed (by a person or animal passing by), or actively discharged ' by the mold (usually under moist conditions or high humidity). insid e.p65 38 03 /29 /200 I, 7 :42 AM IL ,, _JI insi de.p65 Appendix B -Molds in the Environment APPENDIX B -INTRODUCTION TO MOLDS Molds in the Environmen t Molds live in the soil, on plants, and on dead or decaying ma t ter. Outdoors , molds play a key role in the breakdown of leaves, wood , and other plant debris . Molds belong to the kingdom Fungi, and unlike plants , th ey lack chlorophyll and must survive by digesting plant materials, using plant and other organic materials for food . Without molds, our environment would be overwhelmed with large amounts of dead plant matter. Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce , just as some plants produce seeds. These mold spores can be found in both indoor and outdoor air, and settled on indoor and outdoor surfaces . When mold spores land on a damp spot, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive . Since molds gradually destroy the things they grow on , you can prevent damage to building materials and furnishings and save money by eliminating mold growth. Moisture control is the key to mold control. Molds need both food and water to survive; since molds can digest most things, water is the factor that limits mold growth. Molds will often grow in damp or wet areas indoors . Common sites for indoor mold growth include bathroom tile , basement walls , areas around Windows where moisture condenses, and near leaky water fountains or sinks. Common sources or causes of water or moisture problems include roof leaks , deferre d maintenance, condensation associated with high humidity or cold spots in the building, localized flooding due to plumbing failures or heavy rains, slow leaks in plumbing fixtures , and malfunction or poor design of humidification s y stems . Uncontrolled humidity can also be a sourc e of moisture leading to mold growth, particularly in hot , humid climates. Health Effects and Symptoms Associ ated w it h Mold Exposure When moisture problems occur and mold growth results. building occupants may begin to report odors and a variety of health probl e ms, such as headaches , breathing difficulties , skin irritation , allergic reactions , and aggravation of asthma symptoms ; all of th e se symptoms could potentially b e associated with mold exposure . 39 03 /29/200 1, 7 :4 2 AM 3 9 IL _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 4 0 Potential Health Effects Associated with Inhalation Exposure to Molds and Mycotoxins • Allergic Reactions (e.g., rhinitis and dermatitis or skin rash) • Asthma • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis • Other Immunologic Effects Research on mold and ·health effects is ongoing. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. The health effects listed above are well documented in humans. Evidence for other health effects in humans is less substantial and is primarily based on case reports or occupational studies. All molds have the potential to cause health effects . Molds produce allergens , irritants, and in some cases, toxins that may cause reactions in humans . The types and severity of symptoms depend, in part, on the types of mold present , the extent of an individual's exposure . the ages of the individuals, a.nd th e ir existing sensitivities or allergies . Specific reactions to mold growth can include the following: Allergic Reactions: Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic reactions to mold are common - these reactions can be immediate or delayed. Allergic responses include hay feverstype symptoms, such as sneezi.ng, runny nose, red eyes , and skin rash (dermatitis). Mold spores and fragments can produce allergic reactions in sensitive individuals regardless of whether the mold is dead or alive . Repeated or single exposure to mold or mold spores may cause previously non-sensitive individuals to become sensitive . Rep e ate d exposure has the potential to increase sensitivity. Asthma: Molds can trigger asthma attacks in persons who are allergic (sensitized) to molds. The irritants produced by molds may also worsen asthma in non-allergic (non-sensitized) people . Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis may develop following either short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) exposure to molds . The disease resembles bacterial pneumonia and is un c ommon . in side .p6S 40 Ol /29 /200 1, 7 :42 AM IL II _JI in sid e .p6 S Appendix B -Molds in the Environment Irritant Effects: Mold exposure can cause irritation of the eyes, skin , nose, throat, and lungs , ·and sometimes can create a burning sensation in these areas. Opportunistic Infections: People with weakened immune systems (i.e ., immune-compromised or immune-suppressed individuals) may be more vulnerable to infections by molds (as well as more vulnerable than healthy persons to mold toxins). Aspergillus fumigatus , for example, has been known to infect the lungs of immune - compromised individuals . These individuals inhale the mold spores which then start growing in their lungs . · Trichoderma has also been known to infect immune-compromised children . Healthy individuals are usually not vulnerable to opportunistic infections from airborne mold exposure . However, molds can cause common skin diseases, such as athlete 's foot , as well as other infections such as yeast infections: Mold Toxins (Mycotoxins) Molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins . Some mycotoxins cling to the surface of mold spores ; others may be found within spores. More than 200 mycotoxins have been identified from common molds , and rrian y more remain to be id e ntifie d. Some of the molds that are known to produce mycotoxins are commonly found in moisture-damaged buildings. Exposure pathways . for mycotoxins can include inhalation, ingestion , or skin contact. Although some mycotoxins are well known to affect huma ns and · have been shown to be responsible for human health effects . for many m y cotoxins , littl e information is available . Aflatoxin B1 is perhaps the most well known and studied m y cotoxin . It can be produced by the rnolds AspergiJlus fla v u s a nd Asperg iJJus parasiticus and is one of the most potent carcino g ens known . Ingestion of aflatoxin B1 can cause liver cancer. There is also som e evidence th a t inhalation of aflatoxin B1 can cause lung canc er. Aflatoxin B1 has b ee n found on contaminated grains, peanuts , and other human and animal foodstuffs. Howe ver, Aspergillus fla v us and Asper gilJu s parasiticus are not commonly found on building materials o r in indoor environments . 4 1 0 3 /29/2001 , 7 :42 AM 4 1 IL _JI IL Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 4 2 inside .p6 5 Toxic Molds Some molds, such as Aspergillus versicolor and Stachybotrys atra (chartarum), are known to produce potent toxins under certain circumstances. Although some mycotoxins are well known to affect humans and have been shown to be responsible for human health effects, for many mycotoxins, little information is available, and in some cases research is ongoing. For example, some strains of Stachybotrys atra can produce one or more potent toxins : In addition, preliminary reports 'from an investigation of an outbreak of pulomonary hemorrhage in infants suggested an association between pulmonary hemorrhage and exposure to Stachybotrys chartarum. Review of the evidence of this association at CDC resulted in a published clarification stating that such an association was not established. Research on the possible causes of puluinonary hemorrhage in infants continues. Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more information on pulmonary hemorrhage in infants (see Resources List, page 31 , for CDC contact and other information). Much of th e information on th e human health effects of inhalation exposure to mycotoxins comes from studies done in the workplace and some case studies or case ;eports. * Many symp t oms and human health effects attributed to inhalation of mycotoxins have been reported including: mucous membrane irritation . skin rash, nausea , immune system suppression, acute or chronic liver damage, acute or chronic central nervous system damage, endocrine effects , and cancer. More studies are needed to get a clear picture of the health effects related to most mycotoxins . However, it is clearly prudent to avoid exposure · to molds and mycotoxins . Some molds can produce several toxins , and some molds produce mycotoxins only under certain environmental conditions. The presence of mold in a building does not necessarily mean that mycotoxins are pre sent or that they are present in large qua ntities. Information on in ges tion expo s ur e, for both hum a n s a nd a nim a ls , is m o r e abundan t -a wid e ra nge of h ea lth e ff ects h as b ee n r e port ed followin g in ges tion of m o ld y food s including live r d a m age , n e rvou s syst e m d a mage . a nd immun o lo g ica l e ff ects. 4 2 04 /16 /2001 , 10 :19AM _JI ins ide .p6 5 Appendix B -Molds in the Environment Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs) Some compounds produced by molds are volatile and are released directly into the a.ir. These are known as microbial vo l atile organic compounds (mVOCs). Because these compounds often have strong and /or unpleasant odors, they can be the · source of odors associated with molds . Exposure to mVOCs from molds has been · linked to symptoms such as headaches , nasal irritation , dizziness . fatigue. and nausea . Research on MVOCs is still in the early phase . Glucans or Fungal Cell Wall Components (also known as B- ( 1 3)-D-Glucans) Glucans are small pieces of the cell walls of molds which · may cause inflammatory Jung and airway reactions. These glucans can affect the immune system when inhaled. Exposure to very high levels of glucans or dust mixtures including glucans may cause a flu-like illness known as Organic .Dust Toxic Syndrome· (ODTS). This illness has been primarily noted in agricultural and manufacturing settings. Spores Mold Spores are microscopic (2-10 um) and are naturally present in both indoor and outdoor air. Molds reproduce by means of spores. Some molds have spores that are easily disturbed· and waft into the air and settle repeatedly with each disturbance . Other molds have sticky spores that will cling to surfaces and are dislodged by brushing against them or by other direct contact. Spores may remain able to grow for years after they are produced . In addition , whether or not the spores are alive, the allergens in and on them may remain allergenic for years . 4 3 0 3 /29 /200 1, 7 :4 2 AM 4 3 IL _JI IL Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 44 --i I inside.p6S 44 03 /29/2001 , 7 :42 AM _JI 11 in side .p6 5 Appendix C -Communication with Building Occupants APPENDIX C -COMMUNICATION WITH BUILDING OCCUPANTS Communication with building occupants is essential for successful mold remediation. Some occupants will naturally be concern e d about mold growth in their building and the potential health impacts . Occupants' perceptions of the health risk may rise if they perceive that information is being withheld from them . The status of the building investigation and remediation should be openly communicated including information on any known or suspected health risks. Small remediation efforts will usually not require a formal communication process, but do be sure to take individual concerns seriously and use common sense when deciding whether formal communications are required . Individuals managing medium or large remediation efforts should make sure they understand and address the concerns of building occupants and communicate clearly what has to be done as well as possible health concerns . Communication approaches include regular memos and / or I Mold in Schools Special communication strategies may be desirable if you are treating a mold problem in a school. Teachers. parents , and other locally affected groups should be notified of significant issues as soon as they are identified. Consider holding a special meeting to provide parents with an opportunity to learn about the problem and ask questions of school authorities , particularly if it is necessary / advisable to ensure that the school is vacated during remediation. For more information on investigating and remediating molds in schools. refer to the U.S. EPA 's IAQ Tools for Schools kit and the asthma companion piece for the IAQ Tools for Schools kit, entitled Man aging Asthma in the School Environment. meetings with occupants (with time allotted for questions and answers). depending on the scope of the remediation and the le vel of occupant interest. Tell the occupants about the size of the proj e ct, planned activities, and remediation timetable . Send or post regular updates on the remediation progress , and send or post a final memo when the project is completed or hold a final m ee ting . Try and resolv e 45 03 /29/200 1, 7:42 AM 4 5 IL II _JI Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings 4 6 Communicate, When You Remediate • Establish that the health and safety of building occupants are top priorities. • Demonstrate that the occupants' concerns are understood and taken seriously. • Present clearly ·the current status of the investigation or remediation efforts. • Identify a person whom building occupants can contact directly to discuss questions and comments about the remediation activities. issues and occupant concerns as th ey come up . When building-wide communications are frequent and open. those managing the remediation can direct more time toward resolving th e 1problem and less time to responding to occupant concerns . If possible, remediation a c tivities should be scheduled during off-hours when building occupants are less likely to be affected . Communi cation is important if occupants are relocated during remediation . The decision to relocate occupants should consider the size of the . area affected, the extent and types of health effects exhibited by the occupants ; and the potential health risks associated with debris and activities during the remediation project. When considering the issue of relocation, be sure to inquire about . accommodate , and plan for individuals with asthma, allergies . compromised immune systems , and other health-related concerns . Smooth the relocation process and give occupants an opportunity to participate in resolution of the problem by clearly explaining the disruption of the workplace and work schedules. Notify individuals of relocation efforts in advance, if possible. in si de.p65 46 03 /29 /200 1, 7:42 AM IL _JI IL INDEX Biocid es ........................................................................................................................................... 1 8 Bleach ....................................................................................................................................... 18 . 20 C l ea nup .methods ............................................................... 11, 14 , 15, 16 -19 . 22 . 23 , 27 Co nt ainme nt ........................................................................................ 14 . 15 , 18 , 2 1 -23 . 2 7 Duct cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 7 . 12 H e alth effects ........................................................................................... 1. 2 . 12 , 39-43 . 46 HEPA vacuum ........... , ................................................................................................ 15 , 17 . 23' Hidden mold .................... , ............................................................................................... 4 . 8 , 27 HVAC system ................................................................................................... 3, 7 . 9 , 22 . 24 Moisture-meters ................. , ................................................................... : ............................ 23. 24 Mold toxins /mycotoxins ....... .,: ........................................................ 2. 13 , 17. 19. 40 -42 Paint .................................................................................................................................................. 1 7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......................................... 4. 6 , 8 . 9 , 11 , 14 , 15 , 17 -21 , 23, 27 Regulations ........................................................................................................................... 12, 33 Re spiratory protection ....................................... : .................................. 1 4, 1 5, 19, 20, 23 Sampling ................................................................................................................................ 25. 26 Schools ............................................................................................................................... !, 29 . 45 Standards ............................................................................................................................... 12 , 25 4 7 inside.p65 47 03 /29 /2001, 7 :42 AM _JI IL Mold Re m e diation in Schools an~ Commercial Buildings NOTES 4 8 inside.p65 48 03 /29 /200 1, 7:4 2 AM _JI CHECKLI ST FOR MOLD REMEDIATION* Investigate and evaluate moisture and mold problems 0 Assess size of moldy area (square feet) 0 Consider the possibility of hidden mold 0 Clean up small mold problems and fix moisture problems b e fore they become large problems 0 Se lect remediation manager for medium or large size mold problem 0 Investigate areas associated with occupant comp laints 0 Identify source(s) or cause of water or moisture problem(s) 0 Note type of water-damaged materials (wallboard , carpet, etc .) 0 Check inside air ducts and air handling unit 0 Througho u t process. consult qualified professiona l if n ece ssary or desired Communicate with build ing occupants at all stages of process, as appropriate 0 Designate contact person for questions and comme nts about medium or l aq~e scale remediation as needed Plan remediation 0 Adapt or modify remediation g u ideli nes to fit your situation; use professional judgment 0 Pl an to dry wet, non-mo l dy material s with in 48 hours to prevent mold growth (see Table l and text) 0 Se l ect cleanu p methods for moldy items (see Tabl e 2 and text) 0 Select Personal Protective Equipment -protect remediators (see Table 2 and text) 0 Select containment equipment -protect building occupants (see Tabl e 2 and text) 0 Select remediation p e rsonnel who have the experience and tra i ning needed to implement the remediation plan and use Personal Protective Equipment a nd containment as appropriate Remediate moisture and mold problems in se rt.p65 0 Fix moisture prob l em, imp lement repair plan and /or maintenance plan 0 Dry wet, non-moldy materia ls within 48 hours to preve nt mold growth 0 Cl ean and dry moldy mate ria ls (see Table 2 and text) 0 Discard mo ldy porous items that can 't b e cleaned (see Tab le 2 and text) For d etai ls, see text (of Mo l d Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings ). Pleas e note that this checklist was d es igned to hi ghlight key parts of a school or commercial bui lding r eme diation a nd does not list a ll pot e ntia l st e ps or problems . 03 /29 /2001, 7 :54 AM IL _J I Questions to Consider Before Remediating • Are there existing moisture problems in the building? • Have building materials been wet more than 48 hours? (See Table 2 & text.) • Are there hidden sources of water or is the humidity too high (high enough to cause condensation)? • Are building occupants reporting musty or moldy odors? • Are building occupants reporting health problems? • Are building materials or furnishings visibly damaged? • Has mainten·ance been delayed or the maintenance plan been altered? • Has the building been recently remodeled or has building use changed? • Is consultation with medical or health professionals indicated? Avoid Exposure to and Contact with Mold • Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse (800) 438 -4318 www .epa.gov/iaq in sert.p65 03 /29/200 1, 7 :54 AM I L AppendixH Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules ProtectTexas™ Texas Deportment of Health Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules Effective Date: May 16, 2004 Indoor Air Quality Program Toxic Substances Control Division Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 512-834-4509 or 1-800-293-0753 www. tdh.state. tx. us/beh/iaq Publication #2-15 May 2004 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules Table of Contents §295.301. General Provisions ............................................................................................................. 1 §295.302. Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 1 §295.303. Exceptions and Exemptions ............................................................................................... 6 §295.304. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................. : ...................... 8 §295 .305 . Credentials : General Conditions ........................................................................................ 9 §295.306. Credentials: General Responsibilities .............................................................................. 12 §295.307. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Requirement. ........................................................... 13 §295 .308. Credentials: Applications and Renewals ......................................................................... 13 §295.309. Licensing: Insurance Requirements ................................................................................. 15 §295.310. Licensing: State Licensing Examination ......................................................................... 16 §295.311. Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements ................................................. 18 §295.312. Mold Assessment Consultant: Licensing Requirements ................................................. 20 §295.313. Mold Assessment Company: Licensing Requirements ................................................... 24 §295.314. Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements ................................................. 26 §295.315 . Mold Remediation Contractor: Licensing Requirements ................................................ 27 §295.316 . Mold Remediation Company: Licensing Requirements .................................................. 31 §295.317. Mold Analysis Laboratory: Licensing Requirements ...................................................... 33 §295.318. Mold Training Provider: Accreditation ........................................................................... 35 §295 .319. Training: Approval Of Training Courses and Instructors ................................................ 40 §295.320. Training: Required Mold Training Courses .................................................................... 43 §295.321. Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Assessment. .................................. 48 §295 .322 . Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Remediation ................................. 50 §295.323. Mold Remediation of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems ..... 51 §295.324. Post-Remediation Assessment and Clearance ................................................................. 52 §295.325. Notifications .................................................................................................................... 53 §295.326. Recordkeeping ................................................................................................................. 54 §295.327. Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner. ..................... 57 §295.328. Complaints ....................................................................................................................... 58 §295.329. Compliance: Inspections and Investigations ................................................................... 58 §295.330. Compliance: Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation, Probation ........................................ 58 §295.331. Compliance: Administrative Penalty ............................................................................... 59 §295.332. Compliance: Exception to the Administrative Penalty .................................................... 61 §295.333. Compliance: Notice; Opportunity for Hearing; Order.. ................................................... 62 §295.334. Compliance: Options Following Administrative Order. ................................................. 62 §295.335. Compliance: Collection of Administrative Penalty; Judicial Review ............................. 62 §295.336. Compliance: Civil Penalty ............................................................................................... 63 §295.337. Compliance: Injunctive Relief. ........................................................................................ 63 §295.338. Civil Liability Exemption for Certain Property Owners or Governmental Entities ........ 63 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules §295.301. General Provisions. (a) Purpose. This subchapter implements the pro visions of the Te xas Occupations Code, Chapter 1958 (relating to Mold Assessors and Remediators ), concerning the regulation of mold assessors and remediators conducting mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality. (b) Scope. This subchapter contains requirements for the licensing and registration of persons performing mold assessments and mold remediation , requirements for the accreditation of mold training providers, minimum work standards for the conduct of mold assessments and remediation by licensed and registered persons , a code of ethics , and penalties . (c) Severability. Should any section or subsection in this subchapter be found to be void for any reason, such finding shall not affect any other sections. (d) TexasOnline. The department is authorized to collect subscription and convenience fees , in amounts determined by the TexasOnline Authority , to recover costs associated with processing applications, examinations , and notifications specified under this subchapter through TexasOnline , in accordance with the Texas Government Code , Chapter 2054, §2054.111 (relating to Use ofTexasOnline Project). §295.302. Definitions. The following words and terms within this subchapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Accredited training program - A training program that has been accredited by the department to provide training for persons seeking licensure or registration under this subchapter. (2) Act -The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1958 (relating to Mold Assessors and Remediators ). (3) Allied field -Mold assessment, mold remediation, and any field whose principles and practices are applicable to mold assessment or mold remediation, including asbestos abatement, lead abatement, industrial hygiene, building science s, public he alth , and environmental remediation. ( 4) Assessor - A person who conducts mold assessment as defined in this section and who is licensed under this subchapter as a mold assessment technician, mold assessment consultant, or mold assessment company. (5) Building sciences -The field of study covering the design , construction, management, and performance of building systems , including structures , enclosures , electrical and mechanical systems , environmental systems (such as temperature and moi sture control), safety systems (such as fire suppression and alarms), lighting, acoustics , and diagnosis and correction of problems with building systems. (6) Commissioner -The Texas Commissioner of Health or his successor. (7) Consumer Mold Information Sheet - A document prepared and made available by the department that describes the persons who are required to be licensed under this subchapter Sections 295 .301-295 .302 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules Table of Contents and provides information on mold assessment and mold remediation, including how to contact the department for more information or to file a complaint. A licensee under this subchapter who is overseeing mold-related activities , with the exception of activities performed by a mold analysis laboratory , must ensure that each client is provided a copy of the Consumer Mold Information Sheet prior to the initiation of any mold-related activity . (8) Containment -A component or enclosure designed or intended to control the release of mold or mold-containing dust or materials into surrounding areas in the building. The broad category of containment includes such sub-categories as walk-in containment, surface containment (such as plastic sheeting), and containment devices (such as wall-mounted glove boxes). (9) Containment area -An area that has been enclosed to control the release of mold or mold-containing dust or materials into surrounding areas . subchapter. (10) Contiguous -In close proximity ; neighboring. (11) Contiguous square feet -See "Total surface area of contiguous square feet". (12) Credential -A license, registration , or accreditation issued under this (13) Department -The Texas Department of Health or its .successor. (14) Employee -An individual who is paid a salary , wage, ot remuneration by another person or entity for services performed and over whom the person or entity exerts supervision or control as to the place, time , and manner of the individual's work. · (15) Facility -Any institutional, commercial, public , governmental, industrial or residential structure or building. (16) Indoor air -Air within the env elope of a building, including air in spaces normally occupied by persons in the building but excluding air in attics and crawl spaces that are vented to the outside of the building. (17) Indoor mold -Mold contamination that was not purposely grown or brought into a building and that has the potential to affect the indoor air quality of the building. (18) License -Any license issued under this subchapter. The term "license" does not include a registration, accreditation, or approval issued under this subchapter. (19) Mold -Any living or dead fungi or related products or parts , including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins. (20) Mold analysis -The examination of a sample collected during a mold assessment for the purpose of: 2 Section 295.302 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (A) determining the amount or presence of or identifying the genus or species of any living or dead mold or related parts (including spores and hyphae) present in the sample ; (B) growing or attempting to grow fungi for the purposes of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; or (C) identifying or determining the amount or presence of any fungal products, including but not limited to mycotoxins and fungal volatile organic compounds , present in the sample. (21) Mold analysis laboratory - A person, other than an individual , that performs mold or mold-related analysis on a sample collected to determine the presence , identity , or amount of indoor mold in the sample. (22) Mold assessment -Activity that involv es : (A) an inspection, investigation, or survey of a dwelling or other structure to provide the owner or occupant with information regarding the presence., identification, or evaluation of mold; (B) the development of a . mold management plan or mold remediation protocol; or (C) the collection or analysis of a mold sample. (23) Mold assessment report -A document, prepared by a licensed mold assessment consultant or licensed mold assessment technician for · a client, that describes any observations made, measurements taken, and locations and analytical results of samples taken by an assessment consultant or by an assessment technician during a mold assessment. An assessment report can be either a stand-alone document or a part of a mold management plan or mold remediation protocol prepared by a mold assessment consultant. · (24) Mold management plan - A document , prepared by a licensed mold assessment consultant for a client, that provides guidance on how to prevent and control indoor mold growth at a location. (25) Mold-related activ1ties -The performance of mold assessment , mold remediation or any other related activities. (26) Mold remediation -The removal , cleaning, samhzmg, demolition, or other treatment, including preventive activities , of mold or mold-contaminated matter that was not purposely grown at a location. Preventive activities include those intended to prevent future mold contamination of a remediated area, including applying biocides or anti-microbial compounds. Section 295.302 3 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (27) Mold remediation protocol (mold remediation work analysis) - A document , prepared by a licensed mold assessment consultant for a client, that specifies the estimated quantities and locations of materials to be remediated and the proposed remediation methods and clearance criteria for each type of remediation in each type of area for a mold remediation project. (28) Mold remediation work plan -A document, prepared by a licensed mold remediation contractor that provides specific instructions and/or standard operating procedures for how a mold remediation project will be performed. (29) Office - A stationary physical location assigned a street address by the United States Postal Service, where a licensee or an employee of a licensee may be contacted to conduct business related to mold assessment and/or mold remediation. (30) Person -An individual, corporation, company, contractor, subcontractor, association, firm, partnership , joint stock company, foundation , institution, trust, society , union, governmental entity, or any other association of individuals. (31) Program administrator -The administrator of the department's Mold Licensing Program. (32) Project -All activities connected with a mold remediation work plan, including activities necessary for the preparation of the work plan and any associated mold rerrtediation protocol(s), site preparation, and post-remediation assessment ahd clearance. (33) Remediator -A person who conducts mold remediation as defined in this section . and who is credentialed under this subchapter as a mold remediation worker, mold remediation contractor, or mold remediation company . (34) Residential dwelling · unit - A detached single-family dwelling ; an attached single-family dwelling in a building that contains' two or more separate single-family dwellings; or a bedroom in group housing. Examples of residential dwelling units include single homes, mobile homes (house trailers), duplexes , apartments , and condominiums. In group housing , such as dormitories , fraternity or sorority houses , and boarding houses , each bedroom is a residential dwel ~ing unit. (35) Residential property - A building containing one or more residential dwelling units intended to provide living quarters for more than a transitory period, including a residential property that is vacant or under construction. A residential property includes dormitories and employee housing in a non-residential setting ( e.g ., staff housing at an institutional or commercial facility). Residential properties do not include : (A) lodgings (such as hotels and motels) that rent units on a transient basis; (B) institutional facilities that pro vide care or oversight for residents or inmates (such as hospitals , nursing homes , homes for children with physical or mental disabilities , mental institutions, jails , prisons and detention centers); and 4 Section 295.302 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (C) former residential properties that do not currently provide living quarters (such as houses converted into shops or restaurants). (36) Responsible person -An employee or principal designated by a licensed mold assessment company, mold remediation company, or mold analysis laboratory or by an accredited mold training provider as responsible for its operations and compliance with rules concerning mold~related activities or mold-related training. (3 7) Routine cleaning -Cleaning that is ordinarily done on a regular basis and in a regular course of procedures. (38) Start date -The date on which the actual remediation of mold begins. (39) Stop date (completion date) -The date following the date on which final clearance is achieved following a mold remediation project. ( 40) Supervise -To direct and exercise control over the activities of a person by being physically present at the job site or, if not physically present, accessible by telephone and able to be at the site within one hour of being contacted. ( 41) Survey -An activity undertaken in a building to determine the presence, location, or quantity of indoor mold or to determine the underlying condition(s) contributing to indoor mold contamination, whether by visual or physical examination or by . collecting samples of potential mold for further analysis. ( 42) Total surface area of contiguous square feet -The contiguous area of surface material that needs to be cleaned or removed to remediate visible mold contamination. (43) Training hours -Hours spent in classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and field trips, including time used for course tests and brief breaks but not including scheduled lunch periods. (44) Visible -Exposed to view; capable of being seen. (45) Work analysis - A mold remediation protocol. (46) Work plan - A mold remediation work plan. (47) Working days -Monday through Friday, including holidays that fall on those days. Section 295.302 5 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules §295.303. Exceptions and Exemptions. (a) Exceptions. This subchapter does not apply to: (1) the following activities when not conducted for the purpose of mold assessment or mold remediation: (A) routine cleaning; (B) the diagnosis , repair, cleaning, or replacement of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, or air duct systems or appliances; (C) commercial or residential real estate inspections; and (D) the incidental discovery or emergency containment of potential mold contamination during the conduct or performance of services listed in this subsection; For purposes of this subsection, an emergency exists if a delay in mold remediation services m response to a water damage occurrence would increase mold contamination; (2) the repair, replacement, or cleaning of construction materials during the building phase of the construction of a structure; (3) the standard performance of custodial activities for , preventive maintenance of, and the routine assessment of property owned or operated by a governmental entity; or (4) a pest control inspection conducted by a person regulated under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1951 (relating to Structural Pest Control). (b) Minimum area exemption. A person is not required to be licensed under this subchapter to perform mold remediation in an area in which the mold contamination for the project affects a total surface area of less than 25 contiguous square feet. (c) Residential property exemption. An owner, or a managing agent or employee of an owner, is not required to be licensed under this subchapter to perform mold assessment or mold remediation on a residential property which is owned by that person, and which has fewer than 10 residential dwelling units . This exemption applies regardless of the total surface area within the residential property that is affected by moldc growth. This exemption does not apply to a managing agent or employee who engages in the business of performing mold assessment or mold remediation for the public . ( d) Facility exemption. An owner or tenant, or a managing agent or employee of an owner or tenant, is not required to be licensed under this subchapter to perform mold assessment or mold remediation on property owned or leased by the owner or tenant. This exemption does not apply: (1) if the managing agent or employee engages in the business of performing mold assessment or mold remediation for the public; 6 Section 295.303 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (2) if the mold remediation is performed in an area in which the mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more; or (3) to a person exempt under subsection (c) of this section. (e) Construction and improvement exemption. A person is not required to be licensed under this subchapter to perform mold assessment or mold remediation in a one-family or two- family dwelling that the person constructed or improved if the person performs the mold assessment or mold remediation at the same time the person performs the construction or improvement or at the same time the person performs repair work on the construction or improvement. This exemption applies regardless of the total surface area that is affected by mold growth. This exemption does not apply if the person engages in the business of performing mold assessment or mold remediation for the public. For purposes of this subsection , "improve" means "to build , construct, or erect a new building or structure or a new portion of a building or structure that is attached to an existing building or structure" and "improvement" means "a building or structure, or a portion of a building or structure , that was built, constructed , or erected as an attachment to an existing building or structure after the construction or erection of the existing building or structure." (f) Supervised employee exemption. An employee of a license holder is not required to be licensed under this subchapter to perform mold assessment or mold remediation while supervised by the license holder. Such an employee must, however, be reg istered as provided under §295.314 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements). (g) Exceptions for licensed professionals. All persons engaged in mold-related activities must be licensed , registered or accredited as outlined in this subchapter, except that those professionals currently licensed by the state in another field (including , but not limited to , medicine, architecture , or engineering) who provide to a mold licensee only consultation related to that other field are not required to be separately licensed under this subchapter. In such a case, the responsipility for the project or activity remains with the mold licensee. A person is not required to be licensed under this subchapter if engaging only in the performance of regulated activities of a licensed insurance adjuster pursuant to Article 21.07-4 of the Texas Insurance Code or in the performance of regulated activities of a licensed public insurance adjuster pursuant to Article 21.07-5 of the Texas Insurance Code , including the investigation and review of losses to insured property, assignment of coverage, and estimation of the usual and customary expenses due under the applicable insurance policy, including expenses for reasonable and customary mold assessment £\nd remediation. (h) Loss of exemption. A person who is performing mold remediation under the licensing exemptions of subsection (b) or ( d) of this section and identifies additional mold such that the total mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more shall : (1) immediately cease all remediation work and implement emergency containment if necessary ; and (2) advise the person requesting the remediation that the exemption under subsection (b) or ( d) of this section has been lost and that any additional mold remediation and Section 295 .303 7 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules post-remediation assessment in the area must be done by a person licensed or registered under this subchapter. (i) Fee exemption for department employees. Employees of the department who engage in mold-related activity as a condition of their employment shall be exempt from examination fees and credentialing fees under this subchapter. Fee-exempted credentials shall be restricted for use only . in required departmental duties, and the credentials will indicate the restriction. An employee who is no longer required to possess a credential as a condition of employment shall immediately return that credential to the Mold Licensing Program for closure. An individual who terminates employment with the department shall immediately return all unexpired credentials to the Mold Licensing Program for closure. The department may impose an administrative penalty or take other disciplinary action against any employee or former employee who uses a fee-exempt credential to engage in a mold-rel_ated activity that is not a required departmental duty. §295.304. Code of Ethics. (a) The purpose of this section is to establish the standards of profession.al and ethical conduct required of all persons holding credentials or approvals issued under this subchapter. (b) All credentialed persons or approved instructors shall, as applicable to their area of credentialing or approval: (1) undertake to perform only services for which they are qualified by license, education, training or experience in the specific technical fields involved; (2) meet or exceed the minimum standards for mold assessment and remediation as set forth in this subchapter; -· (3) not participate in activities where a conflict of interest might arise, pursuant to §295.307 of this title (relating to Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Requirement) and disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest to any party affected or potentially affected by such conflicts; ( 4) provide only necessary and de sired services to a client and not sell unnecessary or unwanted products or services; (5) to the extent required by law , keep confidential any personal information regarding a client (including medical conditions) obtained during the course of a mold-related activity; ( 6) not misrepresent any professional qualifications or credentials; (7) not provide to the department any information that is false , deceptive , or misleading ; (8) cooperate with the department by promptly furnishing required documents or information and by promptly responding to requests for information; 8 Sections 295 .303 -295 .304 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (9) not work if impaired as a result of drugs, alcohol , sleep deprivation or other conditions and not allow those under their supervision to work if known to be impaired; (10) maintain knowledge and skills for continuing professional competence and participate in continuing education programs and activities ; (11) not make any false, misleading, or deceptive claims, or claims that are not readily subject to verification, in any advertising, announcement, presentation, or competitive bidding; (12) not make a representation that is designed to take advantage of the fears or emotions of the public or a customer; . (13) provide mold-related services at costs in keeping with industry standards; and (14) if the credentialed person is an accredited mold training provider or a licensed mold analysis laboratory, notify each client of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department for the purpose of directing complaints to the department: (A) on each written contract for services; or (B) in each bill for services provided to the client. (c) Duty to report ethical violations. All credentialed persons: (1) have the responsibility of promptly reporting alleged misrepresentations or violations of the Act or this subchapter to the department; (2) are responsible for competent and efficient performance of their duties and shall report to the department incompetent, illegal or unethical conduct of any practitioner of mold assessment and/or remediation; and (3) shall not retaliate against any person who reported m good faith to the department alleged incompetent, illegal or unethical conduct. §295.305. Credentials: General Conditions. (a) Licensing or registration requirement. A person must be licensed or registered in compliance with this subchapter to engage in mold assessment or mold remediation unless specifically exempted under §295 .303 of this title (relating to Exceptions and Exemptions). (b) Accreditation requirement. A person must lJe accredited as a mold training provider in compliance with this subchapter to offer mold training for fulfillment of specific training requirements for licensing under this subchapter. Sections 295.304 -295.305 9 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (c) Age requirement. Each individual applying to be licensed or registered under this subchapter must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. (d) Office requirement. A person licensed under this subchapter must maintain an office in Texas. An individual employed by a person licensed under this subchapter is considered to maintain an office in Texas through that employer. (e) Training requirement. {l) An applicant for an initial license under §295.311 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements), §295.312 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Consultant: Licensing Requirements), or §295.315 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Contractor: Licensing Requirements) must successfully complete an initial training course offered by a department-accredited training provider in that area of licensure and receive a course-completion certificate before applying for the license. This paragraph does not apply to applicants who submit complete applications to the department before January 1, 2005, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork. (2) Except as described under subsection (g)(3) of this section, an applicant for renewal of a license listed under paragraph . ( 1) of this subsection must successfully complete a refresher training course offered by a department-accredited training provider in the area of licensure for which renewal is sought and receive a course-completion certificate before applying for the renewal. The applicant must successfully complete the refresher course no later than 24 · months after successful completion of the previous course and no earlier than 12 months prior to the expiration date of the license~ · (3) Except as described under subsection (g)(3) of this section, an applicant for an initial or renewal registration under §295 .314 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements) must successfully complete a training course as described under §295.320(d) and (f) of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses) and receive a course-completion certificate before applying for the registration; If a refresher course is required, the applicant must successfully complete the refresher course no later than 24 months after successful completion of the previous course and no earlier than 12 months prior to the expiration date of the registration. (f) Examination requirement. In accordance with §295 .310 of this title (relating to Licensing : State Licensing Examination), an applicant for an initial license under §295 .311, §295.312, or §295.315 of this title must pass the state licensing examination in that area of licensure with a score of at least 80 % correct before applying for the license. All applicants must pass the state examination within six months of completing any training course required under subsection (e)(l) of this section in three or fewer attempts or must successfully complete a new initial training course before re-taking the state examination. (g) Applications. Each application for a credential or approval must provide all required information. An applicant shall indicate that a question does not apply by answering "not applicable" or "N/ A". Applicants must submit complete applications, including all supporting documents , for each credential or approval sought. 10 Section 295 .305 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (1) An applicant for an initial license under §295.311, §295.312, or §295.315 of this title must submit the complete application to the department within six months of passing the required state licensing examination, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping documents , or must successfully complete a new initial training course, receive a new training certificate, and pass a new state examination before submitting a new initial license application. (2) An applicant for an initial or renewal registration under §295.314 of this title must submit the complete application to the department within ten calendar days (not working days) of successfully completing the required training course , as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork. (3) An applicant for a renewal of a license listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection must successfully complete a required refresher training course and receive a course- completion certificate before applying for renewal , except that this paragraph does not apply to a holder of an initial license that is valid for one year, as described under subsections (h)(l) and (h)(2)(A) of this section . The applicant must complete the refresher course before the expiration date of the license but no earlier than 12 months prior to the expiration date of the license and no later than 24 months after completion of the previous course. (h) Term and expiration. (1) All credentials issued before January 1, 2005 are valid for one year and expire on the anniversary of the effective date. (2) A credential issued between January 1, 2005 and December 31 , 2005 (including renewal of a credential issued before January 1, 2005, regardless of the issue date of the renewal) is valid for: (A) one year and expires on the anniversary of the effective date, if the birth year of the applicant (or the birth year of the mold training manager or the first individual named as a responsible person, as described under subsection G) of this section, if the applicant is not an individual) is an odd number; or (B) two years and expires on the second anniversary of the effective date, if the birth year of the applicant ( or the birth year of the mold training manager or the first individual named as a responsible person, as described under subsection (j) of this section, if the applicant is not an individual) is an even number. (3) All credentials issued on or after January 1, 2006 , except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, are valid for two years and expire on the second anniversary of the effective date. ( 4) Fees commensurate with a two-year credential must be included with any application for a credential that will expire on the second anniversary of its effective date. (5) A credential holder is in violation of this subchapter if the holder practices with lapsed qualifications . Section 295.305 11 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (i) Condition of issuance. No credential, identification (ID) card, or approval issued under this subchapter shall be sold, assigned, or transferred. ID cards issued by the department must be present at the worksite any time an indi vidual is engaged in mold-related activities. The department retains the right to confiscate and revoke any credential, ID card, or approval that has been altered. (j) Credentialed persons other than individuals. A mold assessment company, mold remediation company , mold analysis laboratory, or mold training provider that has been issued a credential under this subchapter: (1) shall designate one or more individuals as responsible persons . The credentialed person must notify the department in writing of any additions or deletions of responsible persons within 10 days of such occurrences ; (2} shall not transfer that credential to any other person, including to any company that has bought the credentialed entity. The credentialed entity must apply for a new credential within 60 days ofbeingbought; and (3) must submit to the department a name-change application and a processing fee of $20 within 60 days of &ny change . §295.306. Credentials: General Responsibilities. (a) Persons who are licensed, registered, or accredited under this subchapter shall: (1) adhere to the code of ethics prescribed by §295 .304 of this title (relating to Code of Ethics); (2) comply with work practices and procedures of this subchapter; (3) refrain from engaging in activity prohibited under §295.307(a) of this title (relating to Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Requirement); (4) maintain any insurance required under §295 .309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements) while engaging in mold-related activities regulated under this subchapter; (5) cooperate with department personnel in the discharge of their official duties , as described in §295.329 of this title (relating to Compliance: Inspections and Investigations); and ( 6) notify the department of changes in mailing address and telephone number. (b) All individuals who are required to be licensed or registered under this subc.hapter must have a valid department-issued identification card present at the worksite when engaged in mold- related activities , except as provided under §295 .314(e) of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements) for applicants for regi stration as mold remediation workers. 12 Sections 295 .305 -295.306 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (c) The license holder overseeing mold-related activities, with the exception of activities performed by a mold analysis laboratory, must ensure that a client is provided a copy of the department Consumer Mold Information Sheet prior to the initiation of any mold-related activity. (d) A credentialed person who becomes aware of violations of this subchapter must report these violations within 24 hours to the department if, to that person's knowledge, the responsible party has not corrected the violations within that timeframe . (e) The individual that is designated by a licensed mold assessment company or mold remediation company as its responsible person shall not be the responsible person for another licensee with the same category of license. (f) Credentia\ed persons are responsible for determining whether the mold-related activities in which they will engage require additional credentials beyond those required under this subchapter. §295.307. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Requirement. (a) Conflict of interest. (1) A licensee shall not perform both mold assessment and mold remediation on the same project. (2) A person shall not own an interest in an entity that performs mold assessment services and an entity that performs mold remediation services on the same project. (b) Disclosure requirement. At the time of application for licensing, an applicant that is not an individual shall disclose to the department the name, address, and occupation of each person that has an ownership interest of 10% or more in the applicant. A licensee shall report to the department within 10 days any change related to a person who has an ownership interest of 10% or more including additions to or deletions from any list of such persons previously supplied to the department and any changes in the names, addresses, or occupations of any persons on such a list. §295.308. Credentials: Applications and Renewals. · (a) General requirements. Applications for a license, registration or accreditation must be m:ade on forms provided by the department and signed by the applicant. The department shall consider only complete applications. The application form must be accompanied by: (1) a check or money order for the amount of the required fee made payable to the department , unless the application fee is paid through TexasOnline, as provided under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2054, §2054.252 (relating to TexasOnline Project); (2) a current one-inch by one-inch photograph of the applicant's face (or, if the application is for a company license, of the face of the individual designated as the responsible person for the company) with a white background. The photograph of the face is not required with applications for approvals. If the application is for an individual license and successful completion Sections 295 .306 -295 .308 13 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules of a department-approved training course is being used to satisfy the training requirement, a copy of the wallet-size photo-identification card from the applicable training course as required under §295.3 l 8(f)(6)(B) of this title (relating to Mold Training Provider: Accreditation) must also be submitted; and (3) proof that the applicant meets all other requirements for obtaining the credential being sought. (b) Inquiries. Applicants who wish to discuss or obtain information concerning qualification requirements may call the program administrator at (512) 834°-4509 or (800) 293-0753 (toll-free). Applicants may v1s1t the Mold Licensing Program's website at www.tdh .state.tx.us/beh/mold to obtain information and download forms . (c) Denials. The department may deny a credential to a person who fails to meet the standards established by this subchapter. ( d) Processing applications and renewals. (1) Reimbursement of fees . The department shall refund application fees , less an administrative fee of $50 ($20 for remediation worker applications), if an applicant does · not meet the requirements for the credential. The department shall refund fees paid in excess of the amounts required under this subchapter; less a $10 administrative fee. The department will not refund fees if the application was abandoned due to the applicant's failure to respond to a written request from the department for a period of 90 days. (2) Contested case hearing . The applicant has the right to request a hearing in writing within 30 days of the date on the department's letter denying the credential. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Proc_edure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001) and the department's formal hearing rules in Chapter 1 of this title . (e) Renewal notices. At least 60 days before a person's license, registration, or accreditation is scheduled to expire, the department shall send · a renewal notice by first-class mail to the person's last known address from the department's records. A person credentialed by the department retains full responsibility for supplying the department with a correct current address and phone number. The renewal notice w ill state: · (1) the type of credential requiring renewal; (2) the time period allowed for renewal ; (3) the amount of the renewal fee ; and ( 4) how to obtain and submit a renewal application. (t) Renewal requirements. A person seeking to renew a license, registration, or accreditation shall submit a renewal application no sooner than 60 days before the credential 14 Section 295.308 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules expires. The department shall renew the license, registration, or accreditation for a term as provided under §295.305(h) of this title (relating to Credentials: General Conditions) if the person: ( 1) is qualified to be credentialed; (2) pays to the department the nonrefundable renewal fee; (3) submits to the department a renewal application on the prescribed form along with all required documentation; and (4) has complied with all final orders resulting from any violations of this subchapter, unless an exception is granted in writing by the department and submitted with the application. (g) Renewals and late fees. A person shall not perform any mold-related activity with an expired license, registration, or accreditation. If a person makes a timely and complete application for the renewal of a valid credential, the credential does not expire until the department has finally granted or denied the application . The department shall renew a credential that has been expired for 180 days or less if the person meets the requirements of subsection ( f) of this section. A person whose credential has been expired for more than 180 days must obtain a new credential and must comply with current requirements and procedures, including any state examination requirements. (h) Replacements. A person desiring a replacement credential or ID card shall submit a request in writing on a department-issued form with a $20 fee . §295.309. Licensing: Insurance Requirements. (a) Persons required to have insurance must, at a minimum, obtain policies for commercial general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence. Governmental entities that are _self-insured are not required to purchase insurance under this subchapter. A non- governmental entity (business entity or individual) may be self-insured if it submits to the department for approval an affidavit signed by an authorized official of the entity or by the individual stating that it has a net worth of at least $1 million. A current financial statement indicating a net worth of at least $1 million must accompany the affidavit. A new affidavit and current financial statement must be submitted with each renewal application. An individual required to have insurance must obtain individual coverage unless covered under the policy of the individual's employer or employed by a governmental entity or a person approved by the department to be self-insured. Insurance policies required under this section must be currently in force and must be written by: (1) an insurance company authorized to do business in Texas; (2) an eligible Texas surplus lines insurer as defined in the Texas Insur:_ance Code, Article 1.14-2 (relating to Surplus Lines Insurance); (3) a Texas registered risk retention group; or ( 4) a Texas registered purchasing group. Sections 295.308-295.309 15 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (b) The certificate of insurance must be complete, including all applicable coverages and endorsements, and must name the Texas Department of Health, Toxic Substances Control Division, as a certificate holder. Each required policy shall be endorsed to provide the department with at least a 30-day notice of cancellation or material change for any reason. (c) An applicant for an initial or renewal license must provide proof of insurance in one of the following forms: (1) a copy of the required certificate ofinsurance; (2) if claiming to be self-insured, a statement that it is a governmental entity, or, if a · non-governmental entity, the affidavit and current financial statement described under subsection (a) of this section; or (3) proof that the applicant is employed by a licensed mold assessment or remediation company that has the required insurance. ( d) The department may impose an administrative penalty or take other disciplinary action against any person who fails to have the insurance required under this section. (1) If a policy is canceled or materially changed, the licensee shall notify the department in writing not later than 20 calendar days prior to the change or cancellation effective date. A licensed company may file a single notification for the company · and its licensed employees. (2) If a policy expires or is canceled or materially changed, the policy shall promptly be renewed or replaced without any lapse in coverage. If no insurance is in effect, the licensee shall cease work. Prior to resuming work, the licensee must either: (A) provide to the department a certificate of the renewal or replacement policy; or (B) submit to the department the affidavit and current financial statement described under subsection (a) of this section and receive departmental approval to be self-insured. (3) If an individual licensee ceases to be covered under an employer's insurance, the individual must obtain replacement coverage either individually or through a new employer. The individual must submit the documentation required under subsection ( c) of this section to the department before engaging in any mold-related activities. §295.310. Licensing: State Licensing Examination. (a) Examination requirements. 16 Sections 295.309 -295.310 ' Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (1) An applicant for an initial individual license who has successfully completed the required training course from a department-accredited training provider must pass the state examination with a score of at least 80% correct prior to applying for the license. The applicant must pass the examination within six months of completing the training course. (2) An applicant is permitted to take the state examination before January 1, 2005 without completing a training course approved under §295.319 of this title (relating to Training: Approval of Training Courses and Instructors) if the applicant has successfully completed the applicable training allowed under §295.311 ( c )(2) of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements), §295.312(c)(2) of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Consultant: Licensing Requirements), or §295 .315( c )(2) of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Contractor: Licensing Requirements). The applicant must pass the examination with a score of at least 80% correct and submit a complete application to the department before January 1, 2005 ( as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork). An applicant who fails to pass the examination in three or fewer attempts or to submit a complete application before January 1, 2005 must successfully complete a training course approved under §295.319 of this title and then pass a state examination with a score of at least 80% correct before re-applying for a license . (b) Re--examination. An individual is permitted to take two re-examinations after failing an initial examination. An individual who fails both re-examinations must repeat the initial training course, submit a new application for the state examination, and provide a copy of the new training certificate. (c) Scheduling and registration. Annually, the department shall publish a schedule of examination dates arrd locations. Training providers shall provide state examination schedules as a . part of their instruction. Registrations must be submitted by mailing, faxing, or e-mailing a registration form to the administrator and must be received by the department no later than five working days before the examination date. Information on the examination schedule and assistance with registration is available by calling the Mold Licensing Program at (512) 834-4509 or (800) 293-0753 (toll-free in Texas). Entrance into the examination site will be allowed only upon presentation of a valid photo identification from an accredited training provider. Companies with 30 or more employees to be tested may call the department to arrange an additional examination date for a $50 per person examination fee. (d) Fees. A fee of $25 is required for any examination or re-examination. A fee of $50 per person shall be paid for examinations administered at locations and times other than those published. The department must receive the required fees no later than five working days before the examination. (e) Grading and reporting of examination scores. A grade of at least 80% correct must be achieved in order to pass the examination. Scores will be reported only by mail no later than 30 working days after the date the examination is taken. Information regarding re-examination, if necessary, will be included. (f) Request for information concerning examination. If requested in writing by an individual who fails a licensing examination, the department shall furnish the individual with a written analysis of the individual's performance on the examination. Section 295 .310 17 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules §295.311. Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements. (a) Licensing . requirement. Unless exempted under §295.303 of this title (relating to Exceptions and Exemptions), as of January 1, 2005, an individual must be licensed as a mold assessment technician to perform activities listed under subsection (b) of this section, except that an individual licensed under §295 .312 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Consultant: Licensing Requirements) is not required to be separately licensed under this section. (b) Scope. An individual licensed under this section is authorized to determine the location and extent of mold or suspected mold present in a facility. A mold assessment technician is licensed to: (1) record visual observations and take on-site measurements, including temperature, humidity, and moisture levels , during an initial or post-remediation mold assessment; (2) collect samples for mold analysis during an initial mold assessment; (3) prepare a mold assessment report; and (4) as directed by an on-site assessment consultant, collect samples during a post- remediation mold assessment. (c) Qualifications. In addition to the requirements for all applicants listed in §295.305 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Conditions). and §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements), an applicant must be _a high school graduate or have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. If the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department before January 1, 2005, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork, the applicant may satisfy the training requirement under §295.305(e)(l) of this title by either: (1) successfully completing an initial mold assessment technician course offered by a department-accredited training provider and receiving a course-completion certificate; or (2) successfully completing, within four years prior to the application '·date, a minimum of 24 hours of instruction in mold assessment. The applicant is not required to receive all 24 hours of instruction from the same organization. Successful completion shall be shown by a certificate of course completion. Any instruction used to satisfy this requirement must be offered by one of the following: (A) a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; (B) a training provider accredited by the federal government to provide instruction on hazardous materials; 18 Section 295 .311 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (C) a national professional organization that is administered by an active board of directors and whose criteria for full membership include minimum education and experience requirements and adherence to a published code of ethics; (D) an organization that is administered by an active board of directors, that offers certification to individuals who fulfill minimum education and experience requirements at least equivalent to the education and experience requirements under this section, and that requires passing a certification examination with a score of at least 80% correct in order to receive the certification; or (E) a training provider that is approved by an organization meeting the requirements under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph to offer training required by the organization. (d) Fees. The fees for a mold assessment technician license are: (1) $100 for a one-year license issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $200 for a two-year license issued on or after January 1, 2005. (e) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as · required by §295.308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include the following: · (1) if the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department before January 1, 2005, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork: (A) a copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate; (B) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified m §295.309 of this title; · (C) proof of successfully fulfilling the training requirement under subsection (c)(l)-(2) of this section; and (D) proof of successfully passing the state licensing examination with a score of at least 80% correct; (2) if the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department on or after January 1, 2005 : (A) a copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate; (B) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified in §295.309 of this title; (C) a copy ofa certificate of training as described in §295.320(b) of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses); and Section 295.311 19 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (D) proof of successfully passing the state licensing examination with a score of at least 80% correct; or (3) if the application is for renewal of a license: (A) a copy of a certificate of training as described in §295.320(g) of this title, unless the applicant is exempt under §295.305(g)(3) of this title; and (B) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified m §295.309 of this title. (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements listed in §295 .306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities), a licensed mold assessment technician shall: (1) perform only activities allowed under subsection (b) of this section; (2) comply with mold sampling protocols accepted as industry standards, as presented in training course materials or as required by his/her employer; (3) utilize the services of a laboratory that is licensed by the department to provide analysis of mold samples; and ( 4) provide to the client a mold assessment report following . an initial (pre- remediation) mold assessment, if the technician is not acting as an employee of a licensed mold assessment consultant or company. §295.312. Mold Assessment Consultant: Licensing Requirements. (a) Licensing requirements . Unless exempted under §295.303 of this title (relating to Exceptions and Exemptions), as of January 1, 2005, an individuai. must be licensed as a mold assessment consultant to perform activities listed under subsection (b) of this section. A · licensed mold assessment consultant who employs two or more individuals required to be licensed under this section or §295.311 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements) must be separately licensed as a mold assessment company under §295.313 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Company: Licensing Requirements), except that an individual licensed as a mold assessment consultant and doing business as a sole proprietorship is not required to be separately licensed under §295.313 of this title. (b) Scope. An individual licensed under this section is also licensed to perform all activities of a mold assessment technician listed in §295.31 l(b) and (f) of this title. In addition, a licensed mold assessment consultant is licensed to: (1) plan surveys to identify conditions favorable for indoor mold growth or to determine the presence, extent, amount, or identity of mold or suspected mold in a building; (2) conduct activities recommended in a plan developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection and describe and interpret the results of those activities; 20 Sections 295.311 -295.312 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (3) determine locations at which a licensed mold assessment technician will record observations , take measurements , or collect samples ; ( 4) prepare a mold assessment report, including the observations made, measurements taken, and locations and analysis results of samples taken by the consultant or by a licensed mold assessment technician during the mold assessment; (5) develop a mold management plan for a building , including recommendations for periodic surveillance, response actions , and prevention and control of mold growth; (6) prepare a mold remediation protocol, including the evaluation and selection of appropriate methods, personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls , project layout, post-remediation clearance evaluation methods and criteria, and preparation of plans and specifications; (7) evaluate a mold remediation project for the purpose of certifying that mold contamination identified for the remediation project has been remediated as outlined in a mold remediation protocol; (8) evaluate a mold remediation project for the purpose of certifying that the underlying cause of the mold has been remediated so that it is reasonably certain that the mold will . not return from that remediated cause; and (9) complete appropriate sections of a mold remediation certificate as specified under §295.327(b) of this title (relating to Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner). (c) Qualifications. In addition to the requirements for all applicants listed in §295.305 of this title (relating to Credentials : General Conditions) and §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements), an applicant must: ( 1) meet at least one of the following education and/or experience requirements: (A) a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, architecture , building construction, or building sciences , and at least one year of experience in an allied field ; (B) at least 60 college credit hours with a grade of C or better in the natural sciences , physical sciences , environmental sciences, building sciences , or a field related to any of those sciences , and at least three years of experience in an allied field; (C) a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) . certificate and at least five years of experience in an allied field ; or (D) certification as an industrial hygienist, a professional engineer, a professional registered sanitarian, a certified safety professional , or a registered architect, with at least one year of experience in an allied field; and Section 295 .312 21 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (2) if a complete application for an initial license is submitted to the department before January 1, 2005, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork, satisfy the training requirement under §295 .305(e)(l) of this title by either: (A) successfully completing an initial mold assessment consultant course offered by a department-accredited training provider and receiving a course-completion certificate; or . (B) successfully completing, within four years prior to the application date, a minimum of 40 hours of instruction in mold assessment. The applicant is not required to receive all 40 hours of instruction from the same organization. Successful completion shall be shown by a certificate of course completion. Any instruction used to satisfy this requirement must include classroom and hands-on training and must be offered by an entity meeting one of the qualifications listed under §295.31 l(c)(2)(A)-(E) of this title . (d) Fees. The fees for a mold assessment consultant license are: (1) $300 for a one-year license issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $600 for a two-year license issued on or after January 1, 2005. (e) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as required by §295.308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include the following in the application package:· (1) if the application -is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department before January 1, 2005, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork: (A) verifiable evidence that the applicant meets at least one of the eligibility requirements under subsection (c)(l)(A)-(D) of this section; (B) proof of compliance with the msurance requirement specified m §295.309 of this title; (C) proof of successfully fulfilling the training requirement under subsection ( c )(2) of this section; and (D) proof of successfully passing the state licensing examination with a score of at least 80% correct; (2) if the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department on or after January 1, 2005 : (A) all documentation required under paragraphs (l)(A), (l)(B), and (l)(D) of this subsection; and 22 Section 295.312 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (B) a copy of a certificate of training as described in §295.320(c) of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses); or (3) if the application is for renewal of a license: (A) a copy of a certificate of training as described in §295.320(g) of this title , unless the applicant is exempt under §295.305(g)(3) of this title; and (B) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified m §295 .309 of this title. (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements listed in §295.306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities), a licensed mold assessment consultant shall: (1) provide adequate consultation to the client to diminish or eliminate hazards or potential hazards to building occupants caused by the presence of mold growth in buildings ; (2) provide, in accordance with a client's instructions, professional services concerning surveys , building conditions that have or might have contributed to mold growth, proper building operations and maintenance to prevent mold growth, and compliance with work practices and standards; (3) comply with mold sampling protocols as presented in training course materials or as required by his/her employer; (4) inquire of the client whether any hazardous materials, including lead-based paint and asbestos, are present in the project area; (5) ensure that all employees who will conduct mold assessment activities are provided with, fit tested for, and trained in the correct use of personal protection equipment appropriate for the activities to be performed; (6) ensure that the training and license of each licensed employee are current, as described in §295.320 of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses) and §295.311 or §295.312 of this title, respectively; (7) provide to the cli ent a mold assessment report following an initial (pre- remediation) mold assessment. If the consultant includes the results of the initial assessment in a mold remediation protocol or a mold management plan, a separate assessment report is not required; (8) provide to the client a mold remediation protocol before a remediation project begins; (9) utilize the services of'a laboratory that is licensed by the department to provide analysis of mold samples; Section 295.312 23 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (10) if he /she performs post-remediation assessment on a project and ceases to be involved with the project before it achieve s clearance, provide a final status report to the client and to the mold remediation contractor or company performing mold remediation work for the client as specified under §295.324(f) of this title (relating to Post-Remediation Assessment and Clearance); (11) provide a passed clearance report to the client as specified under §295 .324(e) of this title and complete applicable sections of a certificate of mold remediation as specified under §295.327(b) of this title (relating to Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner); (12) comply with recordkeeping responsibilities under §295 .326(c) of this title (relating to Recordkeeping); (13) sign and date each mold assessment report and each mold management plan that he/she prepares and include his /her license number and expiration date on each report and each plan; ·· (14) sign and date each mold remediation _protocol on the cover page , including his/her license number' and expiration date . The consultant must also initial the protocol on every page that addresses the scope of work and on all drawings related to the remediation work; and · (15) review and approve changes to any protocol by signing or initialing according to paragraph (14) of this subsection. §295.313. Mold Assessment Company: Licensing Requirements. (a) Licensing requirements. A person performing mold assessment work on or after January 1, 2005 must be licensed as a mold assessment company if the person employs two or more individuals required to be licensed under §295.311 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements)· or §295 .312 of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Consultant: Licensing Requirements), except that an individual licensed as a mold assessment consultant and doing business as a sole proprietorship is not required to be separately licensed under this section. A mold assessment company shall designate one or more individuals licensed as mold assessment consultants as its responsible person(s). · (b) Authorization and conditions. As a condition of licensure, a mold assessment company must: (1) notify the department in writing of any changes in individual licensed mold assessment consultants as responsible persons within 10 days of such occurrences; (2) maintain commercial general liability insurance , as described in §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing : Insurance Requirements); (3) refrain from mold assessment activity during any period without the active employment of at least one individual licensed mold assessment consultant designated as the responsible person for the company ; 24 Sections 295 .312 -295.313 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (4) notify the department in writing of any change related to a . person who has an ownership interest of 10 % or more (including additions to or deletions from any list of such persons previously supplied to the department and any changes in the names , addresses, or occupations of any persons on such a list) within 10 days of the change; and (5) refrain from engaging in activity prohibited under §295 .307(a) of this title (relating to Conflict oflnterest and Disclosure Requirement). (c) Eligibility for licensing. To be eligible for licensing, an applicant must: (1) employ at least one licensed mold assessment consultant; and (2) maintain an office in Texas. (d) Fees. The fees for a mold assessment company license are : (1) $500 for a one-year license issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $1,000 for a two-year license issued on or after January 1, 2005 . (e) Applications and renewals. Applications shalLbe submitted as required by §295.308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include the following in the application package: (1) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified in §295.309 of this title; (2) the name, address , and occupation of each person that has an ownership interest of 10% or more in the company; and (3) the name and license number of each licensed mold assessment consultant designated by the applicant as a responsible person. (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements as listed in §295 .306 of this title (relating to Credentials : General Responsibilities), a licensed mold assessment company shall: (1) follow the recordkeeping requirements , at both the Texas office and work site locations, as described in §295.326(c) of this title (relating to Recordkeeping); (2) provide each client with a mold assessment report following an initial (pre- remediation) mold assessment. If the company includes the results of the initial assessment in a mold remediation protocol or a mold management plan, a separate assessment report is not required; (3) provide each client a mold remediation protocol before remediation begins ; (4) ensure that all employees who will conduct mold assessment activities are provided with, fit tested for , and trained in the correct use of personal protection equipment appropriate for the activities to be performed; Section 295.313 25 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (5) ensure that the training and license of each licensed employee are current, as described in §295.320 of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses) and §295.311 or §295.312 of this title, respectively; ( 6) utilize the services of a laboratory that is licensed by the department to provide analysis of mold samples; (7) maintain commercial general liability insurance, as described in §295.309 of this title; (8) if the company performs post-remediation assessment on a project and ceases to be involved with the project before it achieves clearance, provide a final status report to the client and to the mold remediation contractor or company performing mold remediation work for the client as specified under §295.324(f) of this title (relating to Post-Remediation Assessment and Clearance); and (9) provide a passed clearance report to the client as specified under §295.324(e) of this title and provide a certificate of mold remediation, with applicable sections completed by a mold assessment consultant, to a mold remediation company or contractor, as specified under §295.327(b) of this title (relating to Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner). §295.314. Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements. (a) Registration requirement. Unless exempted under §295.303 of this title (relating to Exceptions and Exemptions), as of January 1, 2005, an individual must be registered as a mold remediation worker to perform mold remediation, except that an individual licensed under §295.315 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Contractor: Licensing Requirements) is not required to be separately registered under this section. (b) Qualifications. In addition to the requirements for all applicants listed in §295.305 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Conditions), an applicant must: (1) be employed by a licensed mold remediation contractor or company; and (2) complete a mold remediation worker training course provided by either the applicant's employer or an accredited mold training provider, as described under §295.320(d) of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses). (c) Fees. The fees for a mold remediation worker registration are : (1) $30 for a one-year registration issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $60 for a two-year registration issued on or after January 1, 2005. (d) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as required by §295.308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals) and shall include a 26 Sections 295.313 -295 .314 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules copy of the training certificate required under §295.320(d)(5)(A) of this title, unless the applicant is exempt under §295.305(g)(3) of this title . An applicant must submit an application to the department within ten calendar days of completing ·a worker training course, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork. (e) Interim registration. An individual who has successfully completed remediation worker training and received a training certificate may perform mold remediation work allowed under this section for a period of not more than 30 days from the training date if: (1) the individual has submitted an application for registration to the department as required under subsection ( d) of this section; (2) a copy of the training certificate is present at the work site at all times while the individual engages in mold remediation;· and (3) the individual is in possession of a valid government-issued photo identification at all times while performing mold remediation work. (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements as listed in §295.306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities), a registered mold remediation worker shall use remediation techniques specified in the project mold remediation work plan. (g) Prohibitions. Registered mold remediation workers are prohibited from: (1) performing mold remediation except under the supervision, as defined m §295.303(f) of this title, of a licensed remediation contractor; and (2) engaging in any mold-related activity requiring licensing as a remediation contractor under this subchapter . §295.315. Mold Remediation Contractor: Licensing Requirements. (a) Licensing requirements. Unless exempted under §295.303 of this title (relating to Exceptions and Exemptions), as of January 1, 2005, an individual must be licensed as a mold remediation contractor to perform activities listed under subsection (b) of this section. A licensed mold remediation contractor who employs one or more individuals required to be licensed under this section or §295.314 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements) must be separately licensed as a mold remediation company under §295.316 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Company: Licensing Requirements), except that an individual licensed as a mold remediation contractor and doing business as a sole proprietorship is not required to be separately licensed under §295.316 of this title. (b) Scope. An individual licensed under this section may perform mold remediation and supervise registered mold remediation workers performing mold remediation. In addition, a licensed mold remediation contractor is licensed to provide mold remediation services including: (1) preparing a mold remediation work plan providing instructions for the remediation efforts to be performed for a mold remediation project; and Sections 295.314 -295.315 27 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (2) conducting and interpreting the results of activities recommended in a work plan developed under paragraph ( 1) of this subsection, including any of the activities of a registered mold remediation worker under §295.314 of this title. (c) Qualifications. In addition to the requirements for all applicants listed in §295 .305 of this title (Credentials: General Conditions) and §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements), an applicant must: (1) meet at least one of the following education and/or experience requirements: (A) a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or physical science; engineering, architecture, building construction, or building sciences and at least one year of experience either in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction; (B) at least 60 college credit hours with a grade of C or better in the natural sciences , physical sciences , environmental sciences, building sciences, or a field related to any of those sciences , and at least three years of experience in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction; (C) a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate, plus at least five years of experience in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction; or _ (D) certification as an industrial hygienist, a professional engineer, a professional registered sanitarian, a certified safety professional , or a registered architect, with at least one . year of experience either in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction; and (2) if the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department before January 1, 2005 , as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork, satisfy the training requirement under §295 .305(e)(l) of this title by either: (A) successfully completing an initial mold remediation contractor course offered by a department-accredited training provider and receiving a course-completion certificate; or (B) successfully completing, within four years prior to the application date, a minimum of 40 hours of instruction in mold remediation. The applicant is not required to receive all 40 hours of instruction from the same organization. Successful completion shall be shown by a certificate of course completion. Any instruction used to satisfy this requirement must include classroom and hands'-on training and must be offered by an en~ity meeting one of the qualifications listed under §295.31 l(c)(2)(A)-(E) of this title (relating to Mold Assessment Technician: Licensing Requirements). (d) Fees. The fees for a mold remediation contractor license are : 28 Section 295.315 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (1) $250 for a one-year license issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $500 for a two-year license issued on or after January 1, 2005. (e) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as required by §295.308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include the following in the application package: (1) if the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department before January 1, 2005, as evidenced by a postmark or shipping paperwork: (A) verifiable evidence that the applicant meets at least one of the eligibility requirements under subsection (c)(l) of this section; (B) proof of compliance with the msurance requirement specified m §295.309 of this title; (C) proof of successfully fulfilling the training requirement under subsection ( c )(2) of this section; and · (D) proof of successfully passing the state licensing examination with a score of at least 80% correct; i' (2) if the application is for an initial license and a complete application is submitted to the department on or after January 1, 2005: (A) verifiable evidence that the applicant nieets at least one of the qualifications under subsection ( c )( 1) of this section; (B) proof of compliance with the msurance requirement specified m §295 .309 of this title; (C) a copy of a certificate of training indicating successful completion within the past six months of an initial training course offered by a department-accredited training provider as described in §295.320(e) of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses); and (D) proof of successfully passing the state licensing examination; or (3) if the application is for renewal of a license: (A) a copy of a certificate of training as described in §295.320(g) of this title , unless the applicant is exempt under §295.305(g)(3) of this title; and (B) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified m §295 .309 of this title. Section 295.315 29 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements as listed in §295 .306 of this title (relating to Credentials : General Respons ibilities), the mold remediation contractor shall be responsible for: (1) accurate interpretation of field notes , drawings , and reports relating to mold assessments; . (2) advising clients about options for mold remediation; (3) complying with standards for preparing mold remediation work plans, as presented in training course materials or as required by the mold remediation company by whom the contractor is employed; (4) providing to a client a mold remediation work plan for the project before the mold remediation begins; (5) inquiring of the client whether any known or suspected hazardous materials, including lead-based paint and asbestos , are present in the project area ; (6) signing and dating each mold remediation work plan that he/she prepares on the cover page . The cover page shall also include his/her license number and expiration date. He/she . must also initial the work plan on every page that addresses the scope of work and on all drawings related to the remediation work; (7) submitting the required notification to the department, as described in §295.325 of this title (relating to Notifications), unless employed by a licensed mold remediation company; (8) ensuring that all individuals who conduct activities specified under paragraph ( 4) of this subsection are prov ided with, fit tested for , and trained in the correct use of personal protection equipment required under §295.322(c) of this title (relating to Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Remediation); (9) if the mold remediation contractor is doing business as a sole proprietorship and is not required to be separately licensed as a mold remediation company under §295.316 of this title (Mold Remediation Company: Licensing Requirements): (A) ensuring that the training, as described in §295 .320 of this title (relating to Training : Required Mold Training Courses), and license of each employee who is required to be licensed under this subchapter is current; (B) ensuring that the training, as described in §295 .320 of this title , and registration of each registered employee is current; (C) ensuring that each unregistered employee who is required to be registered under this subchapter is prov ided the training required under §295 .320(d) of this title before performing any mold remediation work; 30 Section 295 .315 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (D) complying with all requirements under §295.320(d) of this title if the contractor provides the training; and (E) ensuring that a previously unregistered employee who 1s provided training as specified in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph: (i) has applied to the department for registration before allowing that employee to perform any mold remediation work, except as provided under §295 .314(e) of this title; and (ii) is registered before · allowing that employee to perform any mold remediation work more than 30 days after the date of the training, in accordance with §295 .314( e) of this title; (10) complying with recordkeeping responsibilities under §295.326 of this title (relating to Recordkeeping); and (11) providing to the property owner a completed mold remediation certificate as specified under §295.327 of this title (relating to Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner). §295.316. Mold Remediation Company: Licensing Requirements. (a) Licensing requirements. A person performing mold remediation work on or after January 1, 2005 must be licensed as a mold remediation company if the person employs one or more individuals required to be registered under §295.314 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Worker: Registration Requirements) or licensed under §295.315 of this title (relating to Mold Remediation Contractor: Licensing Requirements), except that an individual licensed as a mold remediation contractor and doing business as a sole proprietorship is not required to be separately licensed under this section. A mold remediation company shall designate one or more individuals licensed as mold remediation contractors as its responsible person(s). (b) Authorization and conditions. A licensed mold remediation company is specifically authorized to employ mold remediation contractors and mold remediation workers who are currently licensed or registered under this subchapter to assist in the company's mold remediation activity. As a condition of licensure, a mold remediation company must: (1) employ at least one licensed mold remediation contractor and refrain from mold remediation activity during any period without the active employment of at least one individual licensed mold remediation contractor designated as the responsible person for the company; (2) notify the department in writing of any additions or deletions of responsible persons within 10 days of such occurrences; (3) maintain commercial general liability insurance, as described under §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements); Sections 295.315 -295.316 31 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (4) notify the department in writing of any change related to a person who has an ownership interest of 10 % or more (including additions to or deletions from any list of such persons previously supplied to the department and any changes in the names , addresses, or occupations of any persons on such a list) within 10 days of the change; and (5) refrain from engaging in activity prohibited under §295.307(a) of this title (relating to Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Requirement). (c) Fees. The fees for a mold remediation company license are: (1) $500 for a one-year license issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $1,000 for a two -year license issued on or after January 1, 2005 . ( d) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as required by §295 .308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include the following in the application package: (1) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement specified in §295.309 of this title; (2) the name , address , and occupation of each person that has an ownership interest of 10% or more in the company; and (3) the name and license number of each licensed mold remediation contractor designated by the applicant as a responsible person. · (e) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements as listed in §295.306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities), the mold remediation company shall be responsible for: (1) complying with recordkeeping requirements , at both central office and work site locations ; as described in §295.326 of this title (relating to Recordkeepin,g); (2) submitting the required notification to the department, as required under §295.325 of this title (relating to Notifications); (3) providing to each client a mold remediation work plan for the project before the mold remediation begins; (4) ensuring that all employees who will conduct mold remediation activities are provided with, fit tested for , and trained in the correct use of personal protection equipment required under §295 .322 of this title (relating to Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Remediation); 32 Section 295.316 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (5) ensuring that the training , as described in §295.320 of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses), and license of each employee who is required to be licensed under this subchapter is current; (6) ensuring that the training, as described in §295 .320 of this title, and registration of each registered employee is current; (7) ensuring that each unregistered employee who is required to be registered under this subchapter is provided the training required under §295.320(d) of this title before performing any mold remediation work; (8) complying with all requirements under §295.320(d) of this title if the company provides the training; and (9) ensuring that a previously unregistered employee who is provided training as specified in paragraph (7) of this paragraph: (A) has applied to the department · for registration before allowing that employee to perform any mold remediation work, except as provided under §295 .314(e) of this title; and (B) is registered before allowing that employee to perform any mold remediation work more than 30 days after the date of the training, in accordance with §295 .314( e) of this title. §295.317. Mold Analysis Laboratory: Licensing Requirements. (a) Licensing requirement .. A person must be licensed in compliance with the provisions of this section to engage in activities listed under subsection (b) of this section on or after January 1, 2005 . Branch offices that ·perform mold analysis must fulfill the same equipment and operational standards as the main office that has been licensed and must be accredited m accordance with subsection ( c) of this section for the types of analysis they will be performing. (b) Scope. A person licensed under this section is authorized to analyze samples collected during mold-related activities to: · or (1) determine the presence, identity, or amount of mold present; (2) provide any other information regarding the sample that the submitter requests ; (3) obtain any other information that the laboratory deems useful. (c) Qualifications. Applicants must submit documentation showing that: ( 1) either: Sections 295.316 -295.317 33 Texas Mold Assessment and. Remediation Rules (A) the . laboratory is accredited by the American · Industrial Hygiene Association under the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP); (B) the laboratory is accredited or certified by a program deemed equivalent by the department for the preparation and analysis of mold; (C) all individuals who will analyze mold samples are accredited by the Pan- American Aerobiology Certification Board or a program deemed equivalent by the department, if the laboratory will analyze only non~culturable samples; or (D) all individuals who will analyze the mold samples: (i) have at least a bachelor's degree in microbiology or biology; (ii) have successfully completed training in mold analysis offered by the McCrone Research Institute or by a program deemed equivalent by the department, including receiving a training certificate; and (iii) have a least three years of experience as a mold microscopist; and (2) mold analysis activity at the laboratory is overseen by a full-time mycologist or microbiologist with either: (A) an advanced academic degree; or (B) at least two years of experience in mold analysis. ( d) Fees. The fees for a mold analysis laboratory license are: (1) $500 for a one-year license issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $1,000 for a two-year license issued on or after January 1, 2005. (e) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as required by §295.308(a) of this title (re lating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include the following in the application package: (1) the name, address, and occupation of each person that has an ownership interest of 10% or more in the laboratory; (2) evidence that the laboratory meets one of the qualification requirements under subsection ( c )( 1) of this section; (3) proof of compliance with the insurance requirements specified in §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements); and (4) the name of each individual designated by the applicant as a responsible person. 34 Section 295.316 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements as listed in §295.306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities), the mold analysis laboratory shall be responsible for: (1) following recordkeeping requirements as described in §295.326(d) of this title (relating to Recordkeeping); (2) providing to a client, as applicable, details of analysis methods used, amounts (percentages) analyzed, raw counts for each genus of mold that is identified, magnification used for counting and identifying mold, and culture media and conditions used; (3) ensuring that all employees who will conduct mold analysis are properly trained in analysis techniques ; (4) maintaining accreditation required under subsection (c) of this section. A licensed mold assessment laboratory that loses the required accreditation must: (A) provide to the department written notification of a change m accreditation status within 10 working days of the change; and (B) cease providing services related to the licensure until the accreditation is reinstated; (5) notifying the department in writing of any additions or deletions of responsible persons within 10 days of such occurrences ; and (6) maintaining commercial general liability insurance, as described in §295.309 of this title. §295.318. Mold Training Provider: Accreditation. (a) Accreditation requirement. A person must be accredited as a mold training provider to offer mold training courses that are prerequisites for licensing. (b) Authorizations and Conditions. The following shall apply to issuance of accreditations under this section. (1) No person shall advertise or offer as initial or refresher training courses , for fulfillment of requirements for licensing under this subchapter, any courses that the department has not approved under §295.319 of this title (relating to Training: Approval Of Training Courses and Instructors). Accredited training providers may offer, without department approval , mold remediation worker training courses and other courses relevant to mold-related activities , including , but not limited to , courses on respirator training and compliance. (2) Accredited training prov iders must offer approved courses as described below. Sections 295.317 -295 .318 35 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (A) Each initial and refresher course shall address only one licensee and shall not be combined with other areas of licensure. Initial training courses shall not be combined with refresher courses. This prohibition against combined training applies to hands-on training sessions as well as other aspects of the course. (B) Each course shall be conducted in one language throughout and not combined with the same course taught in another language. A training provider may offer a course in a language other than English if all instructors and guest speakers are fluent in that language and all books, training materials, and course tests are in that language. (3) Each accredited training provider shall submit schedules for approved training courses to the department at least 14 calendar days prior to the start of any course on the schedule. Requests for exceptions to the 14-day rule shall be submitted · in writing to the program administrator along with a written justification describing why the notice could not be submitted earlier. Approval requests for shorter notice must be received by the department 72 hours prior to the start of the course and will be granted in writing if approved . A training provider that cancels a scheduled course must notify the department in writing at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the course. The department will accept facsimiles of cancellation notices. If the training provider cannot provide written notice of cancellation at least 24 hours in advance, the training provider shall notify the department by phone not later than two hours after the scheduled class start time and provide a written explanation of the short cancellation notice within 24 hours of the · phone call. ( 4) Training courses must be conducted during scheduled hours as notified in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. Training providers shall not conduct any approved course for more than eight training hours (including hands-on portions) in a calendar day. ( 5) A training provider must require instructors and guest speakers to present in person at least 50% of the classroom instruction and all of the hands-on instruction. The training provider may allow an instructor or guest speaker to use training films and videotapes, but audiovisual materials shall not be used as substitutes for the required in-person presentations or the hands-on instruction. ( 6) Courses requiring hands-on practical training must be presented in an environment that permits each student to have actual experience performing tasks associated with the mold-related activity. (7) The maximum number of students in a lecture session shall be 40. Hands-on training sessions shall maintain a student-to-instructor ratio of not more than 15 to one and must be conducted so that the instructor is able to assist and evaluate each student individually. Field trips shall maintain a studenHo-instructor ratio of not more than 40 to one. (8) Approved training courses shall be conducted in facilities acceptable as classrooms and conducive to learning. The facilities must have restrooms available for the students . (9) Course instructors shall maintain a master attendance record for each course and take attendance at the beginning of each four-hour instruction segment. A student who is absent 36 Section 295.318 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules from more than 10% of the course instruction, including hands-on sessions and field trips, 1s ineligible to complete the course. (10) An accredited training provider must verify and keep a written record of any student achieving a minimum score of 80 % correct on each course test. The training provider shall have a written policy concerning the administration of tests , including allowing only one re-test per student for each course. The use of the same questions for both the original and re-test is not allowed. Oral tests are not allowed; however, a training prov ider may read the written test questions and possible answers to a student who must then mark his or her answer on an answer sheet. If a student fails the re-test, the student must repeat the course and pass a new test. (11) Each training provider shall send at least one course instructor to any meeting held by the department for the purpose of ensuring quality training. The department shall hold no more than two such meetings per year. (12) An individual instructor shall not train himself/herself to qualify for a license or a registration. (c) Qualification. To qualify for an accreditation, each applicant: (1) must have a written policy concerning refunds and cancellations in all languages in which training is offered. The refund and cancellation policy must be made available to students prior to payment of fees and shall include the cancellation procedures; (2) shall employ a mold training manager who: (A) meets at least one of the following requirements: (i) at least two years of experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults ; (ii) a bachelor's or graduate degree in building construction technology, engineering, industrial hygiene , safety, public health , education, or business administration or program management; or (iii) at least two years of experience in managing an occupational health and safety training program specializing in environmental hazards ; and (B) has demonstrated experience, education, or training in mold assessment or remediation, lead or asbestos abatement, occupational safety and health , or industrial hygiene; (3) shall provide for each course a qualified principal instructor who meets the requirements under §295.319 of this title ; and ( 4) must develop and implement a plan to maintain and improve the quality of the training program. This plan shall contain at least the following elements: Section 295.318 37 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (A) procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to reflect innovations in the field; and (B) procedures for the training manager's annual review of instructor competency. (d) Fees. The fees for mold training provider accreditation are: (1) $500 for a one-year accreditation issued before January 1, 2006; and (2) $1,000 for a two-year accreditation issued on or after January 1, 2005 . (e) Applications and renewals. Applications shall be submitted as required by §295.308(a) of this title (relating to Credentials: Applications and Renewals). An applicant shall include: (1) for an initial accreditation, at least one complete application for approval of a training course and at least one complete application for approval of an instructor, as described under §295.319 of this title; (2) for a renewal accreditation, a list of all of the training provider's courses and instructors currently approved by the department; and (3) a description of the training provider's organization, including the address of its central office, the names and business addresses of its principals, a statement of any affiliation with another mold-related company doing business in Texas, and a listing of the courses to be offered. The organization shall designate a staff member as the mold training manager who meets the qualifications of subsection ( c )(2) of this section. (f) Responsibilities. In addition to the requirements listed in §295 .306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities), an accredited mold training provider shall be responsible for : (1) confirming, before enrolling a student in a refresher training course , that the student has successfully completed a previous training course in the same area of licensure within 24 months; (2) maintaining the hands-on skills assessment to ensure that it accurately evaluates student performance of the work practices and procedures associated with the course topics contained in §295.320 of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses); (3) maintaining · the validity and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the student's knowledge and retention of the course topics; ( 4) furnishing appropriate equipment in good working order and m sufficient quantities for each training session in which equipment is required; 38 Section 295.318 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (5) presenting to students all course information and material approved by the department; ( 6) at the conclusion of each trammg course , providing to each student who successfully completes the course and passes the required test: (A) a course-completion certificate as described in §295 .319( c )(8) of this title; (B) a wallet-size photo-identification card, indicating the course completed, the effective date , and a number identifier for the student; (C) a current one-inch square photo of the student's face on a white background taken during the course to be attached by the student to an application for licensing or registration ; and (D) a copy of the application and schedule for the state licensing examination; (7) submitting to the department, within 10 working days of the completion date of each course: (A) the names and number identifiers of each student who attended the course , on a form provided by the department; (B) individual one-inch square photos of the face of each student on a white background taken during the course; and (C) a group photo taken at the end of the course that identifies which students did and did not pass the course. Digital or scanned images will be accepted . The group photograph must be no smaller than a standard 3 1/2-inch by4 1 /4-inch print; (8) documenting that each person who receives a certificate has successfully completed an initial course in accordance with §295.320 of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses) and has achieved a passing score on the written test. The training provider must maintain a file for each course that includes the training course name, dates and area of licensure , the names of all instructors and guest speakers who taught the course , a roster of all students in the course, a copy of the course test and each student's name and 'graded answer sheet , the date and location where the test was administered , the name of the test proctor, the names of students receiving certificates ,. the certificate numbers, and the expiration date of the training . All information from the training course and test must correspond to the information on each person's course-completion certificate. All records under this section shall be available for inspection by the department immediately upon conclusion of the course and the test; and (9) complying with all requirements under §295 .320(d) of this title if the company provides training to individuals seeking registration as mold remediation workers and maintaining copies of the required training documents at a central location at its Texas office . Section 295 .318 39 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (g) Inspections and audits. Training providers shall permit department representatives to attend, evaluate, and monitor any training course, without charge or advance notice, to ensure compliance with this subchapter. The following criteria are grounds for suspending or withdrawing training provider accreditations or instructor approvals under §295.330 of this title (relating to Compliance: Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation, Probation) or for assessing administrative penalties under §295.331 of this title (relating to Compliance: Administrative Penalty): (1) failure to adhere to the training standards and requirements of this subchapter; (2) misrepresentation of the extent of approval of a training course or instructor; (3) falsification ofrecords or submitting false information to the department; (4) failure to submit required information in a timely manner; or (5) failure to comply with these regulations in a manner that demonstrates a lack of ability, capacity or fitness to perform training duties and responsibilities. §295.319. Training: Approval Of Training Courses and Instructors. (a) General provisions. The department must approve all training courses and instructors in advance of the course being offered except as provided under §295.318(b)(l) of this title (relating to Mold Training Provider: Accreditation). Applications for approval of courses or instructors submitted with an application for initial accreditation under §295.318 of this title will be reviewed at the same time for no additional approval fee. Each application for course or instructor approval must be made on a separate application form. (b) Fees. The application fee for approval of each initial or refresher training course is $100 per mold training course, except as provided in subsection (a) of this section. There is no separate application fee for approval of an instructor. (c) Application for course approval. An application must be submitted to the department in writing. Within 30 working days after receiving an application, the department shall acknowledge receipt of the application and notify the applicant of any deficiency in the application. The department will approve or deny the application upon receipt of the complete application. A complete application for training course approval shall include: (1) the training program provider's name, business address and telephone number; (2) the area of licensure and type of course (initial or refresher) for which approval is being sought, including the course length in training hours; (3) a detailed outline of each course curriculum including the specific topics taught, the amount of time allotted to each topic, and the amount and type of hands-on training for each topic; (4) a description of the facilities and equipment available for lecture and hands-on training; 40 Sections 295.318 -295.319 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (5) a copy of the course test blueprint (written documentation of the proportion of test questions devoted to each major topic in the course); (6) a copy of all course materials (student manuals , instructor notebooks , handouts , and other course-related materials) in all languages taught; (7) the names and qualifications of all course instructors . Instructors must meet the requirements under subsection ( e) of this section; and (8) a description and example of the photo identification cards and course certificates to be issued to students . Each certificate must have a unique certificate number and must include: (A) the school's name, address, and telephone number; (B) the student's name; (C) a statement that the student successfully completed the course and the name and dates of the training course completed; (D) an expiration date two years after the date of course completion; (E) the signature of the course instructor; and (F) the signature of the course director or the principal officer, owner, or chief executive officer of the training provider. ( d) Changes to training courses. An accredited training provider must receive department approval for changes to any of the items in subsections (c)(l)-(8) of this section. Accredited training providers must submit requests in writing and shall not offer training courses incorporating any changes until the department has granted approval. (e) Application for instructor approval. Only state-approved instructors are permitted to provide instruction in courses required under this subchapter, except that guest speakers are permitted to provide limited instruction as provided under subsection (f) of this section. A training provider shall submit for approval a resume or other documentation to show the qualifications of each instructor conducting mold training courses . The department must approve all instructors before they are permitted to provide instruction. The training provider will notify the department of additions and deletions to its instructor roster within 15 working days of actual occurrence . Department approval of an instructor or a guest speaker for an area of licensure applies to that area of licensure only and does not convey approval for any other area of licensure (1) Instructor qualifications.. Instructors shall be qualified in at least one of the categories in subparagraphs (A)-(D) of this paragraph. Instructor qualifications must be fully documented and verifiable by the department. The categories include: Section 295 .319 41 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (A) at least two years of actual hands-on experience in mold-related activities for the subject that the instructor will teach , and a high school diploma and completion of at least one teacher education course in vocational or industrial teaching; (B) graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in natural or physical sciences or a related field , with one year of hands-on experience in mold-related activities; (C) at least three years teaching experience and completion of one or more teacher education courses in vocational or industrial teaching from an accredited two or four year college, with one year of hands-on experience in mold-related activities ; or (D) a vocational teacher with certification from the Texas Education Agency with one year of hands-on experience in mold-related activities. (2) Instructor training. Each instructor shall meet the training requirements under §295.305(e)(l)-(2) of this title (relating to Credentials: General Conditions) for each area of licensure in which the instructor seeks department approval to teach . Instructors are not required to be separately licensed or registered. (3) Professional references. Each instructor application shall include three professional references attesting to teaching experience and mold-related qualifications of the applicant. No more than two references will be accepted from an applicant's current company. References must be submitted on a fonrt provided by the department and must be mailed directly to the department by the author . ( 4) Complete applications. The department shall consider only complete applications for instructor approval including sufficient, verifiable references. (f) Guest speakers. Training providers may utilize guest speakers to present training who have documentable and verifiable professional expertise on the subject about which they are speaking. Training providers are not required to obtain department approval for guest speakers but must maintain proof of each guest speaker's qualifications as described under §295.326 of this title (relating to Recordkeeping). (g) Suspension and revocation of approval. The following criteria are grounds for suspending or withdrawing approval from a training course or instructor under §295.330 of this title (relating to Compliance: Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation, Probation): (1) failure of an instructor or guest speaker to adhere to the standards and requirements of this subchapter; (2) failure of a training course , instructor, or guest speaker to provide training that meets the requirements of the department or this subchapter; (3) falsification or misrepresentation by an instructor of his /her qualifications; 42 Section 295.319 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (4) submittal by an accredited training provider to the department of false information for training course or instructor approval; (5) misrepresentation by an accredited training provider of the extent of a department-approved training course or instructor; and ( 6) violation by an approved training course instructor or a guest speaker of other mold-related activity regulations in a manner that indicates a lack of ability, capacity or fitness to perform training duties and responsibilities. §295.320. Training: Required Mold Training Courses. (a) General provisions. Individual applicants for licensing or renewal must submit evidence acceptable to the department of fulfillment of specific training requirements. (b) Assessment technician training. The assessment technician course shall consist of at least 24 training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals and hands-on training, course review, and a written test of 50 multiple-choice questions. The course requirements in paragraphs (3), (5)-(8), and (10) of this subsection require hands-on training as an integral part of the course . The assessment technician course shall include : ( 1) sources of, conditions necessary for, and prevention of indoor mold growth; (2) potential health effects, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations, including at least one representing physicians; (3) workplace hazards and safety, including personal protective equipment, and respirators; (4) technical and legal considerations for mold assessment, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the mold assessment technician, and the roles of other professionals (including an assessment consultant); (5) performance of visual inspections where mold might be present and determining sources of moisture problems, including exterior spaces (including crawlspaces and attics), interior components (including windows, plumbing, walls, and ceilings) and heating, ventilation , and air- conditioning (HV AC) systems (including return air and supply ducts); (6) utilization of physical measurement equipment and tools , including moisture meters, humidity meters, particle counters, data-logging equipment, and visual and robotic inspection equipment; (7) biological sampling strategies and methodologies, including sampling locations and techniques, and minimizing cross-contamination; (8) sampling methodologies, including bulk, surface (including tape , swab, and vacuum sampling), and air sampling (including . the differences between culturable and particulate Sections 295.319 -295.320 43 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules sampling, sampling times, calibrating pumps, selecting media for culturable samples, and sampling for fungal volatile organic compounds); (9) state-of-the-art work practices and new technologies; ( 10) proper documentation for reports, including field notes, measurement data, photographs, structural diagrams, and chain-of-custody forms; (11) an overview of mold remediation projects and requirements, including containment and air filtration; and (12) clearance testing and procedures, including review of mold remediation protocols, work plans, visual inspections, and sampling strategies. (c) Assessment consultant training. The assessment consultant course shall consist of at least 40 training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals and hands-on training, course review, and a written test of 100 multiple-choice questions. The assessment consultant course shall include: (1) all topics listed under subsection (b) of this section, including appropriate hands- on activities; (2) requirements concerning workplace safety, including components of and development of respiratory protection plans and programs, workplace safety plans, and medical surveillance programs; (3) technical and legal considerations for mold assessment, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the assessment consultant, the roles of other professionals, recordkeeping and notification requirements, insurance, and legal liabilities; ( 4) an overview of building construction, building sciences, moisture control, and water intrusion events; (5) prevention of indoor air quality problems, including avoiding design and construction defects and improving maintenance and housekeeping; (6) basics of HVAC systems and their relationship to indoor air quality (including pyschrometrics, filtration, ventilation and humidity control), HV AC inspection and assessment, and remediation of HV AC systems; (7) survey protocols for effective · assessment, covering the areas described under subsection (b )( 5)-(8) of this section; (8) interpretation of data and sampling results; (9) interviewing building occupants, minimum requirements for questionnaires, and interpreting results; 44 Section 295.320 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (10) writing · mold management plans and mold remediation protocols , including format and contents (including structural components, HV AC systems , and building contents), defining affected areas (including floor plans), identifying and repairing moisture sources and their causes , developing a scope of work analysis, specifying containment and air filtration strategies, determining post-remediation assessment criteria, and clearance criteria; (11) post-remediation clearance testing and procedures , including review of mold remediation plans , visual inspections, sampling strategies, and quality assurance; and (12) case studies. ( d) Remediation worker training. Remediation worker training shall consist of at least four training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals , and hands-on training. The training shall include all course information and material required under this subsection. An individual must successfully complete worker training and submit an application for registration as a mold remediation worker prior to performing any work on a mold remediation project. (1) The training must be provided by either: (A) the licensed mold remediation contractor or company employing the individual receiving the training; or · (B) a mold training provider accredited by the department. (2) The principal instructor for the training must be either: (A) a licensed mold remediation contractor; or (B) an individual who is approved by the department under §295.319 of this title to teach mold-related courses . (3) The training shall adequately address the following areas and shall include hands-on training in the areas described in subparagraphs (C) and (E)-(F) of this paragraph: (A) sources of indoor mold and conditions necessary for indoor mold growth; (B) potential health effects and symptoms from mold exposure, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations , including at least one representing physicians; (C) workplace hazards and safety, personal protective equipment including respirators, personal hygiene, personal decontamination, confined spaces, and water, structural, and electrical hazards ; (D) technical and legal considerations for mold remediation, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the worker, and the roles of other professionals; Section 295.320 45 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (E) an overview of how mold remediation projects are conducted, including containment and air filtration; and (F) work practices for removing, cleaning, and treating mold. ( 4) The person providing the training shall submit to the department, within five working days of a training session: (A) the following items, on a form provided by the department: (i) the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the person listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection who provided the training; (ii) the date of the training; (iii) the printed name, address, telephone number, number identifier, and signature of each individual who attended the training ; and (iv) the printed name and signature of the principal instructor; (B) a group photo, taken at the end of the training, that identifies each individual who attended the training. Digital or scanned images will be accepted. The group photograph must be no smaller than a standard 3 1/2-inch by 4 1/4-inch print; and (C) a statement indicating which individuals successfully completed the training and which individuals did not. (5) The person providing the training shall provide the following to each individual who successfully completes the training: (A) a training certificate. Each certificate must include: (i) the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the person listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection who provided the training; (ii) the date of the training; (iii) the name, address, telephone number and number identifier of the individual; (iv) the printed name and signature of the principal instructor; and (v) a statement that the individual successfully completed the training; 46 Section 295.320 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (B) a current one-inch square photo of the individual's face on a white background, taken during the course, to be attached by the individual to an application for registration; and (C) a copy of the registration application. ( 6) The person providing the training must maintain a file for each training session that includes the date, the certificate numbers, and the names, addresses , and telephone numbers of students receiving training certificates. All information from the training must correspond to the information on each certificate. ( e) Remediation contractor training. The remediation contractor course shall consist of at least 40 training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals and hands-on training , course review, and a written test of 100 multiple-choice questions . The course requirements in paragraphs (3) and (7)-(8) of this subsection require hands-on training as an integral part of the training. The course shall adequately address: (1) sources of indoor mold and . conditions necessary for indoor mold growth; (2) potential health effects, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations, including at least one representing physicians; (3) requirements concerning workplace · hazards and safety, personal protective equipment including respirators, personal hygiene, personal decontamination, confined spaces, and water, structural, and electrical hazards; ( 4) requirements concerning worker protection, including components of and development of respiratory protection plans and programs, workplace safety plans, and medical surveillance programs; (5) technical and legal considerations for mold remediation, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the mold remediation contractor, the role of the mold remediation worker, the roles of other professionals, insurance, legal liabilities, and recordkeeping and notification requirements; ( 6) building sciences, moisture control, and water intrusion events; (7) an overview of how mold remediation projects are conducted and requirements thereof, including containment, and air filtration; (8) work practices for removing, cleaning, and treating mold, including state-of-the- art work practices and new technologies; (9) development of a mold remediation work plan from a protocol, including writing the work plan, detailing remediation techniques for the building structure, HV AC system, and contents, delineating affected areas from floor plans, developing appropriate containment designs, determining HEP A air filtration requirements, and determining dehumidification requirements; Section 295 .320 47 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules ( 10) clearance testing and procedures, including a review of typical clearance criteria, visual inspection of the work area prior to clearance, and achieving clearance; (11) contract specifications, including estimating job costs from a protocol and determining insurance and liability issues; and (12) protecting the public and building occupants from mold exposures . (f) Refresher training. The refresher courses for mold assessment technicians, mold assessment consultants, and mold remediation contractors shall be at least eight training hours in length. Refresher training for mold remediation workers shall be at least four training hours in length and shall be provided by a person specified under subsection (d)(l) of this section. Refresher training shall include a review of state regulations, state-of-the-art developments, and key aspects of the initial training course. All individual licensees and registrants shall receive refresher training every two years. (g) Course tests. Each training provider shall administer a closed-book written test to students who have completed an initial or refresher training course , except that no examination is required of students in remediation worker training . The test for assessment technician training shall consist of 50 multiple-choice questions, and the tests for assessment consultant training and remediation contractor training shall consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. Training providers may include demonstration testing as pai;t of the test. A student must answer correctly at least 80% of the questions to receive a course-completion certificate. Training providers shall use tests provided or approved by the department. §295.321. Minimum Work Practices and Procedures. for Mold Assessment. (a) Scope. These general work practices are minimum requirements and do not constitute complete or sufficient specifications for mold assessment. More detailed requirements developed by an assessment consultant for a particular mold remediation project shall take precedence over the provisions of this section. (b) Purpose. The purpose of a mold assessment is to determine the sources, locations and extent of mold growth in a building, to determine the condition(s) that caused the mold growth, and to enable the assessment consultant to prepare a mold remediation protocol. (c) Personal protective equipment for assessors. If an assessment consultant or company determines that personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used during a mold assessment project, the assessment consultant or company shall ensure that all employees who engage in assessment activities and who will be, or are anticipated to be, exposed to mold are provided with, fit tested for, and trained on the appropriate use and care of the specified PPE . The assessment consultant or company must document successful completion of the training before the employees perform regulated activities. (d) Sampling and data collection. If samples for .laboratory analysis are collected during the assessment: 48 Sections 295.320 -295 .321 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules ( 1) sampling must be performed according to nationally accepted methods; (2) preservation methods shall be implemented for all samples where necessary; (3) proper sample documentation, including the sampling method, the sample identification code, each location and material sampled, the date collected, the name of the person who collected the samples, and the project name or number must be recorded for each sample ; ( 4) proper chain of custody procedures must be used ; and (5) samples must be analyzed by a laboratory licensed under §295.317 of this title (relating to Mold Analysis Laboratory: Licensing Requirements). (e) Mold remediation protocol. An assessment consultant shall prepare a mold remediation protocol for each project and provide the protocol to the client before the remediation begins . The mold remediation protocol must specify: (1) the rooms or areas where the work will be performed; (2) the estimated quantities of materials to be cleaned or removed; (3) the methods to be used for each type ofremediation in each type of area; (4) the PPE to be used by remediators. A minimum of an N-95 respirator is recommended for all mold remediation projects. Using professional judgment, a consultant may specify additional or more protective PPE if he or she determines that it is warranted; (5) the proposed types of containment, as that term is defined in §295.302(9) of this subchapter (relating to D~finitions) and as described in subsection (g) of this section, to be used during the project in each type of area; and (6) the proposed clearance procedures and criteria, as described in subsection (i) of this section, for each type of remediation in each type of area. (f) Building occupants. A mold assessment consultant shall consider whether to recommend to a client that , before remediation begins, the client should inform building occupants of mold-related activities that will disturb or will have the potential to disturb areas of mold contamination. (g) Containment requirements. Containment must be specified in a mold remediation protocol when the mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more for the project. Containment is not required if no person who is not licensed or registered under this subchapter occupies the building in which the remediation takes place at any time between the start date and stop date for the project as specified on the notification required under §295.325 of this title (relating to Notifications). The containment specified in the remediation protocol must prevent the spread of mold to areas of the building outside the containment under normal conditions of use. If walk-in containment is used, supply and return air vents must be blocked, and air pressure within the walk-in containment must be lower than the pressure in building areas adjacent to the containment. Section 295.321 49 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (h) Disinfectants, biocides and antimicrobial coatings. An assessment consultant who indicates in a remediation protocol that a disinfectant, biocide , or antimicrobial coating will be used on a mold remediation project shall indicate a specific product or brand only if it is registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the intended use and if the use is consistent with the manufacturer's labeling instructions. A decision by an assessment consultant to use such products must take into account the potential for occupant sensitivities and possible adverse reactions to chemicals that have the potential to be off-gassed from surfaces coated with such products. (i) Clearance procedures and criteria. In the remediation protocol for the project, the assessment consultant shall specify : (1) at least one nationally recognized analytical method for use within each remediated area in order to determine whether the mold contamination identified for the project has been remediated as outlined in the remediation protocol; (2) the criteria to be used for evaluating analytical results to determine whether the remediation project passes clearance; (3) that post-remediation assessment shall be conducted while walk-in containment is in place, if walk-in containment is specified for the project; and · ( 4) the procedures to be used in determining whether the underlying cause of the mold identified for the project has been remediated so that it is reasonably certain that the mold will not return from that same cause. §295.322. Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Remediation. (a) Scope. These general work practices are minimum requirements and do not constitute complete or sufficient specifications for a mold remediation project. More detailed requirements developed by an assessment consultant for a particular project shall take precedence over the provisions of this section. (b) Remediation work plan. A remediation contractor shall prepare a mold remediation work plan based on a mold remediation protocol and shall provide the mold remediation work plan to the client before the mold remediation begins. (c) Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. If an assessment consultant specifies in the mold remediation protocol that PPE is required for the project, the remediation contractor or company shall provide .the specified PPE to all employees who engage in remediation activities and who will, or are anticipated to , disturb or remove mold contamination, when the mold affects a total surface area for the project of 25 contiguous feet or more. The recommended minimum PPE is an N-95 respirator. Each employee who is .provided PPE must receive training on the appropriate use and care of the provided PPE. The remediation contractor or company must document successful completion of the training before the employee performs regulated activities. 50 Sections 295.321 -295 .322 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (d) Containment requirements. The containment specified in the remediation protocol must be used on a mold remediation project when the mold affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square foet or more for the project. Containment is not required if no person who is not licensed or registered under this subchapter occupies the building in which the remediation takes place at any time between the start date and stop date for the project as specified on the notification required under §295.325 of this title (relating to Notifications). The containment, when constructed as described in the remediation work plan and under normal conditions of use, must prevent the spread of mold to areas outside the containment. If walk-in containment is used, supply and return air vents must be blocked, and air pressure within the walk-in containment must be lower than the pressure in building areas adjacent to the containment. (e) Notice signs. Signs advising that a mold remediation project is in progress shall be displayed at all entrances to remediation areas adjacent to occupied areas of a building. The signs shall be at least eight (8) inches by ten (10) inches in size and shall bear the words "NOTICE: Mold remediation project in progress" in black on a yellow background. The text of the signs must be legible from a distance of ten (10) feet. (f) Removal of containment. No person shall remove or dismantle any walk-in containment structures or materials from a project site prior to receipt by the licensed mold remediation contractor or remediation company overseeing the project of a written notice from a licensed mold assessment consultant that the project has achieved clearance as described under §295.324 of this title (relating to Post-Remediation Assessment and Clearance). (g) Disinfectants, biocides and antimicrobial coatings. Disinfectants, biocides and antimicrobial coatings may be used only if their use is specified in a mold remediation protocol, if they are registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the intended use and if the use is consistent with the manufacturer's labeling instructions . If a protocol specifies the use of such a product but does not .specify the brand or type of product, a remediation contractor may select the brand or type of product to be used, subject to the other provisions of this subsection. A decision by an assessment consultant or remediation contractor to use such a product must take into account the potential for occupant sensitivities and possible adverse reactions to chemicals that have the potential to be off-gassed from surfaces coated with the product. A person who applies a biocide to wood to control a wood-infesting organism must be licensed by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board as provided under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1951 (relating to Structural Pest Control) unless exempt under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1951, Subchapter B (relating to Exemptions). §295.323. Mold Remediation of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HV AC) Systems. (a) All provisions of §295.321 of this title (relating to Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Assessment) shall apply to the assessment of mold in HV AC systems. (b) All provisions of §295.322 of this title (relating to Minimum Work Practices and Procedures for Mold Remediation) shall apply to the remediation of mold in HY AC systems. (c) Disinfectants, biocides and antimicrobial coatings. A licensee under this subchapter may apply a disinfectant, biocide or antimicrobial coating in an HY AC system only if its use is specified in a mold remediation protocol, if it is registered by the EPA for the intended use and if Sections 295.322 -295.323 51 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules the use is consistent with the manufacturer's labeling instructions. The licensee shall apply the product only after the building owner or manager has been provided a material safety data sheet for the product, has agreed to the application, and has notified building occupants in potentially affected areas prior to the application. The licensee shall follow all manufacturer's label directions when using the product. ( d) Other license requirements. Persons who perform air conditioning and refrigeration contracting (including the repair, maintenance, service , or modification of equipment or a product in an environmental air conditioning system, a commercial refrigeration system, or a process cooling or heating system) must be licensed by the Tex as Department of Licensing and Registration, as provided under the Tex as Occupations Code , Chapter 1302 (relating to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors). A person who performs biomedical remediation as defined under 16 TAC, §75.10(5) (relating to Definitions) must be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in accordance with 16 TAC , Chapter 75 (relating to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law) unless exempt under 16 TAC, §75 .30 (relating to Exemptions) or 16 TAC, §75.100 (relating to Technical Requirements). §295.324. Post-Remediation Assessment and Clearance. (a) Clearance criteria. For a remediation project to achieve clearance, a licensed mold . assessment consultant shall conduct a post-retnediation assessment using visual, procedural, and analytical methods. If walk-in containment is used at a project site, the post-remediation assessment shall be conducted while the walk-in containment is in place. The post-remed,iation assessment shall · determine whether: (1) the work area is free from all visible mold and wood rot; and (2) all work has been completed in compliance with the remediation protocol and remediation work plan and meets clearance criteria specified in the protocol. (b) Underlying cause of mold. Post-remediation assessment shall, to the extent feasible, determine that the underlying cause of the mold has been remediated so that it is reasonably certain that the mold will not return from that remediated cause. (c) Analytical methods. (1) The assessment consultant shall perform a visual, procedural , and analytical evaluation in each remediated area in order to determine whether the mold contamination identified for the project has been remediated as outlined in the remediation protocol. (2) The consultant . shall use only the analytical methods and the criteria for evaluating analytical results that were specified in the remediation protocol, unless circumstances beyond the control of the consultant and the remediation contractor or company necessitate alternative analytical methods or criteria. The consultant shall provide to the client written documentation of the need for any deviation from the remediation protocol and the alternative analytical methods and criteria selected, and shall obtain approval from the client for their use, before proceeding with the post-remediation assessment. 52 Sections 295.323 -295 .324 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (3) Where visual inspection reveals deficiencies sufficient to fail clearance, analytical methods need not be used. ( d) Passed clearance report. An assessment consultant who determines that remediation has been successful shall issue a written passed clearance report to the client at the conclusion of each mold remediation project. The report must include the following: ( 1) a description of relevant worksite observations; (2) the type and location of all measurements made and samples collected at the worksite; (3) all data obtained at the worksite, including temperature , humidity, and material moisture readings; ( 4) the results of analytical evaluation of the samples collected at the worksite; (5) copies of all photographs the consultant took; and (6) a clear statement that the project has passed clearance. ( e) Final status report. If the mold assessment consultant determines that remediation has not been successful and ceases to be involved with the project before the project passes clearance, the consultant shall issue a written final status report to the client and to the remediation contractor or company performing the project. The status report must include the items listed in subsections (d)(l)-(5) of this section and any conclusions that the consultant has drawn. §295.325. Notifications. (a) General provision. A mold remediation contractor or company shall notify the department of a mold remediation project when mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more . Notification shall be received by the department no less than five working days (not calendar days) prior to the anticipated start date of the activity and shall be submitted by United States Postal Service, commercial delivery service , hand-delivery, electronic mail (E-mail), or facsimile on a form specified by the department. The form must be filled out comph,tely and properly. Blanks that do not apply shall be marked "NI A". The designation of "NI A" will not be accepted for identification of the work site , building description, building owner, individuals required to be identified on the notification form , or start and stop dates. A signature of the responsible person is required on each notification form . The contractor or company shall retain a confirmation that the notification was received by the department. (b) Start-date change to later date. When mold remediation activity begins later than the date contained in the notice , the department shall be notified by telephone as soon as possible but prior to the original start date. A written amended notification is required immediately following the telephone notification and shall be faxed or overnight mailed to the department. Sections 295.324 -295.325 53 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (c) Start-date change to earlier date. When mold remediation activities begin on a date earlier than the date contained in the notice , the department shall be provided with written notice of the new start date at least five working days before the start of work unless the provisions of subsection (e) of this section apply . The licensee shall confirm that the notice is received five working days before the start of work. (d) Start-date/stop-date (completion date) requirement. In no event shall mold remediation begin or be completed on a date other than the date contained in the written notice except for operations covered under subsection ( e) of this section. Amendments to start date ch anges must be submitted as required in subsections (b) and ( c) of this section. An amendment is required for any stop dates that change by more than one workday for each week (seven calendar day period). The contractor or company shall provide schedule changes to the department no less than 24 hours prior to the new stop date. Changes less than five days in advance shall be confirmed with the appropriate department regional office by telephone , facsimile , or e-mail and followed up in writing to the department's central office at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas , 78756 . (e) Provision for emergency. In an emergency, notification to the department shall be made as soon as practicable but not later than the following business day after the license holder identifies the emergency. Initial notification shall be made to the department's central office either immediately by telephone, followed by formal notification on the department's notification form , or immediately by facsimile on the department's notification form. The contractor or company shall retain a confirmation that the notification was received by the department. Emergencies shall be documented. An emergency exists if a delay in mold remediation services in response to a water damage occurrence would increase mold contamination. (f) Notification fees. (1) For each initial notification of a mold remediation project, the mold remediation contractor or company shall remit to the department a fee of $100, except that the fee shall be $25 for a remediation project in an owner-occupied residential dwelling unit. Amendments to a notification shall not require a separate fee. (2) The department shall send an invoice for the required fee to the contractor or company after the department has received the notification. Payment must be remitted in the manner instructed on the invoice no later than 60 working days following the date on the notification invoice. Failure to pay the required fee after an invoice has been sent is a violation, and the department may seek administrative penalties as listed in §295.331 of this title (relating to Compliance: Administrative Penalty). §295.326. Recordkeeping. (a) Record retention. Records and documents required by this section shall be retained for a period of three years from the date of project completion unless otherwise stated. Such records and documents shall be made available for inspection by the department or any law enforcement agency immediately upon request. Licensees and accredited training providers who cease to do business shall notify the department in writing 30 days prior to such event to advise how they will maintain all records during the minimum three-year retention period. The department, upon receipt 54 Sections 295.325 -295.326 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules of such notification and at its option, may provide instructions for how the records shall be maintained during the required retention period. A licensee or accredited person shall notify the department that it has complied with the department's instructions within 30 days of their receipt or make other arrangements approved by the department. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. (b) Mold remediation companies and contractors. A licensed mold remediation company shall maintain the records listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for each mold remediation project performed by the company and the records listed in paragraph (3) of this subsection for each remediation worker training session provided by the company. A licensed mold remediation contractor not employed by a company shall personally maintain the records listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for each mold remediation project performed by the contractor and the records listed in paragraph (3) of this subsection for each remediation worker training session provided by the mold remediation contractor. (1) A licensed mold remediation contractor shall maintain the following records and documents on-site at a project for its duration: (A) a current copy of the mold remediation . work plan and all mold remediation protocols used in the preparation of the work plan; and (B) a listing of the names and license/registration numbers of all individuals working on the remediation project. (2) A licensed mold remediation company shall maintain the following records and documents at a central location at its Texas office for three years following the stop date of each project that the company performs. A licensed mold remediation contractor not employed by a company shall maintain the following records and documents at a central location at his or her Texas office for three years following the stop date of each project that the contractor performs: (A) a copy of the mold remediation work plan specified under subparagraph ( 1 )(A) of this subsection ; (B) photographs of the scene of the mold remediation taken before and after the remediation; (C) the written contract between the mold remediation company or remediation contractor and the client, and any written contracts related to the mold remediation project between the company or contractor and any other party; (D) all invoices issued regarding the mold remediation; and (E) copies of all certificates of mold remediation issued by the company or contractor. (3) A remediation contractor or company may maintain the records required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection in an electronic format rather than as paper documents . A Section 295.326 55 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules remediation contractor or company who maintains the required records in an electronic format must provide paper copies of records to a department inspector during an inspection if requested to do so by the inspector. (4) A licensed mold remediation contractor or remediation company who trains employees to meet the requirements under §295.320(d) of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses) shall maintain copies of the required training documents at a central location at its Texas office . (c) Mold assessment companies and consultants. (1) A licensed mold assessment company shall maintain the following records and documents at a central location at its Texas office for the time period required under paragraph (2) of this subsection for each project that the company performs . A licensed mold assessment consultant not employed by a company shall maintain the following records and documents at a central location at his or her Texas office for the time period required under paragraph (2) of this subsection for each project that the contractor performs : (A) the name and mold certificate number of each of its employees who worked on the project and a description of each employee's involvement with the project; and the client; (B) the written contract between the mold assessment company or consultant (C) all invoices issued regarding the mold assessment; (D) copies of all laboratory reports and sample analyses; (E) copies of all photographs required under §295.324 of this title (relating to Post-Remediation Assessment and Clearance); (F) copies of all mold remediation protocols and changes prepared as a result of mold assessment activities; and (G) copies of all passed clearance reports issued by the company or consultant. (2) For each project, a licensed mold assessment company or consultant shall maintain all the records listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection until: (A) the company or consultant issues a mold assessment report, management plan, or remediation protocol to a client, if the company or consultant performs only the initial assessment for the project; (B) the company or consultant issues the final status report to the client, if a final status report is issued; or 56 Section 295.326 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (C) the company or consultant provides the signed certificate of mold remediation to a mold remediation contractor or company, if a certificate of mold remediation is provided. (d) Mold analysis laboratories. A licensed mold analysis laboratory shall maintain copies of the results, including the sample identification number, of all analyses performed as part of a mold assessment or mold remediation for three years from the date of the sample analysis . (e) Training providers. Accredited training providers shall comply with the following record-keeping requirements. The training provider shall maintain the records in a manner that allows verification of the required information by the department. (1) Training records. The training provider shall maintain records for at least three years from the date of the class in accordance with §295.318(f)(8) and (9) of this title (relating to Mold Training Provider: Accreditation). (2) A training provider may maintain the records required under paragraph (1) of this subsection in an electronic format rather than as paper documents. A training provider who maintains the required records in an electronic format must provide paper copies of records to a department inspector during an inspection if requested to do so by the inspector. §295.327. Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner. (a) Not later than one week after completion of a mold remediation project, the licensed mold remediation contractor or company shall provide the property owner with copies of required photographs of the scene of the mold remediation taken before and after the remediation. (b) Not later than the 10th day after the project stop date, the licensed mold remediation contractor or company shall provide a certificate of mold remediation to the property owner on a form adopted by the Texas Commissioner of Insurance. The certificate must include the following: (1) a statement by a licensed mold assessment consultant (not the licensed mold remediator) that based on visual, procedural, and analytical evaluation, the mold contamination identified for the project has been remediated as outlined in the mold remediation protocol; and (2) a statement on the certificate that the underlying cause of the mold has been remediated, if the licensed mold assessment consultant determines that the underlying cause of the mold has been remediated so that it is reasonably certain that the mold will not return from that same cause. (c) Copies of the completed certificate shall be retained in the business files of the assessment consultant/company and the remediation contractor/company. (d) If a property owner sells the property, the property owner shall provide to the buyer a copy of each remediation certificate that has been issued for the property under this section. Sections 295.326 -295.327 57 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules §295.328. Complaints. A person who believes that any provision of the Act or this subchapter has been violated may file a written complaint with the department. The department shall conduct an investigation, including for an anonymous complaint if the complainant provides sufficient information. §295.329. Compliance: Inspections and Investigations. (a) The department may inspect or investigate the business practices of any persons involved with mold-related activity for compliance with this subchapter. (b) A department representative, upon presenting a department identification card, shall have the right to enter at all reasonable times any area or environment, including but not limited to any containment area, building, construction site, storage or office area, or vehicle to review records, to question any person, or to locate, identify, or assess areas of mold growth for the purpose of inspection and investigation for compliance with this subchapter. (c) A department representative in pursuance of official duties is not required to notify or seek permission to conduct inspections or investigations. It is a violation for any person to interfere with, deny, or delay an inspection or investigation conducted by a department representative. A department representative shall not be impeded or refused entry in the course of official duties by reason of any regulatory or contractual specification. §295.330. Compliance: Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation, Probation. (a) After notice of the qpportunity for a hearing in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, the 4epartment may take any of the disciplinary actions outlined in subsection ( c) of this section. If the department suspends a credential on an emergency basis , the department shall provide an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with subsection ( d) of this section within 20 days . (b) A person who is denied a credential for failure to meet the qualifications under this subchapter is ineligible to reapply until all qualifications are met. A suspension shall be for a period of not more than two years. A person whose application or credential has been revoked shall be ineligible to reapply for any mold-related credential for up to three years. (c) The department may issue an administrative penalty as described in §295.331 of this title (relating to Compliance: Administrative Penalty), deny an application, suspend, suspend on an emergency basis, suspend with probationary terms , or revoke a credential of a person who: (1) fails to comply with this subchapter; (2) has fraudulently or deceptively obtained or attempted to obtain the credential, ID card or approval, including engaging in misconduct or dishonesty during the state licensing examination, such as cheating or having another person take or attempt to take the examination for that person; 58 Sections 295 .328 -295.330 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (3) duplicates or allows another person to duplicate a credential , ID card or approval; (4) uses a credential issued to another person or allows any other person to use a credential, ID card or approval not i ssued to that other person ; (5) falsifies records for mold-related activities that the department requires the person to create, submit, or maintain; or (6) is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor arising from mold-related activity. (d) The contested-case hearing provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001) and the formal hearing procedures of the department in Chapter 1 of this title shall apply to any enforcement action under this section. A person charged with a violation shall be notified of the alleged violation, the grounds upon which any disciplinary action is based, the proposed penalty, and the opportunity to request a hearing. §295.331. Compliance: Administrative Penalty. (a) If a person violates the Act, this subchapter or an order, the department may assess an administrative penalty. ' (b) The penalty shall not exceed $5 ,000 per violation except as indicated. Each day a violation continues will be considered a separate violation for violations listed in subsections (d)(l)(A)-(B) and (d)(2)(A)-(B) of this section. The department may reduce or enhance penalties as warranted. ( c) In assessing administrative penalties, including reductions or enhancements, the department shall consider: (1) whether the violation was committed knowingly , intentionally, or fraudulently ; (2) the seriousness of the violation; (3) any hazard created to the public health and safety; (4) the person's history of previous violations; and (5) any other matter that justice may require , including demonstrated good faith . (d) Violations shall be placed in one of the following severity levels. (1) Critical violation. Severity Level I violations have or may have a direct negative impact on public health, safety, or welfare. This category includes fraud and misrepresentation. The penalty for a Level I violation may be up to $5 ,000 per violation. Violations listed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph may be assessed at up to $5 ,000 per violation per day. Examples include but are not limited to: Sections 295.330 -295.331 59 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (A) working without a valid credential, ID card or approval or with a credential or ID card that has been expired for more than one month; . (B) engaging in a conflict of interest as described in §295.307(a)(l)-(2) of this title (relating to Conflict of Interest); (C) engaging in misconduct or dishonesty during the state licensing examination; (D) submitting a forged or altered training certificate ; (E) offering training required under this subchapter without valid department approval of the course, instructor(s) or guest speaker(s), except as provided under §295 .320(d)(l)(A) of this subchapter (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses); (F) providing training certificates for a course required by the department to persons who have not successfully completed the course; (G) failing to meet the insurance requirements of §295.309 of this title (relating to Licensing: Insurance Requirements); (H) failure of an assessment consultant to specify containment in a mold remediation protocol; and (I) failure of a remediator to use the containment specified in the mold remediation protocol for the project. (2) Serious violation. Severity Level II violations could compromise public health, safety, or welfare. The maximum penalty for Level II violations is $2 ,500 per violation. Violations listed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph may be assessed at up to $2 ,500 per violation per day. Examples include but are not limited to : (A) working with a credential or ID card that has been expired for one month or less; (B) failing to disclose an ownership interest as required in §295.307(b) of this title; (C) failing to submit a timely notification; (D) failure to conduct a training course as specified under §295.320 of this title (relating to Training: Required Mold Training Courses); and (E) failure of a credentialed person to maintain current required training. (3) Significant violation. Se verity Level III violations , while not having a direct negative impact on health , safety , or welfare , could lead to more serious circumstances . The 60 Section 295 .331 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules maximum penalty for Level III violations is $1,000 per violation. Examples include but are not limited to: (A) failure to provide the department Consumer Mold Information Sheet as required under §295.306 of this title (relating to Credentials: General Responsibilities); (B) failure to have a department-issued identification card at a job site; (C) submitting an incorrect or improper notification; (D) failure of a training provider to submit information to the department regarding training course schedules or to notify the department of cancellations within the specified time periods; (E) failure of a training provider to submit course completion information within the time period specified in §295.319(f)(7) of this title (relating to Mold Training Provider: Accreditation); (F) failure of a remediation company, remediation contractor, or trammg provider to submit worker training information within the time period specified in §295.320(d) of this title (relating to Mold Training Provider: Accreditation); and (G) failure of a training provider to maintain the required trainee-instructor ratio in a training course. §295.332. Compliance: Exception to the Administrative Penalty. (a) The commissioner may choose not to impose an administrative penalty under §295 .331 of this title (relating to Compliance: Administrative Penalty) if, not later than the 10th day after the date on a written notice of a violation as provided under §295.333 of this title (relating to Compliance: Notice; Opportunity for Hearing; Order), the person charged with the violation provides conclusive evidence satisfactory to the department that the circumstances giving rise to the violation have been corrected and all actual damages are paid. (b) This section does not apply to a violation alleged under: (1) the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1958, §1958.101 (relating to License Required; Rules); (2) §295.305(a)-(b) of this title (relating to Credentials: General Conditions); (3) the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1958 , § 1958.155 (relating to Conflict of Interest; Disclosure Required); or (4) §295.307 of this title (relating to Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Requirement). Sections 295.331-295.332 61 / Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules §295.333. Compliance: Notice; Opportunity for Hearing; Order. (a) The commissioner shall impose an administrative penalty under this subchapter only after a person is given written notice of the opportunity for a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code , Chapter 2001) and the department's formal hearing procedures in Chapter 1 of this title. (b) The written notice of violation must state the facts that constitute the alleged violation, the law or rule that has been violated, the proposed penalty, and the opportunity for a hearing . (c) If a hearing is held, the commissioner shall make findings of fact and issue a written decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of any penalty that is warranted. ( d) If a person fails to exercise the opportunity for a hearing , the commissioner, after determining that a violation occurred and the amount of penalty warranted, is authorized to impose a penalty and issue an order requiring the person to pay . (e) Not later than the 30th day after the date the comm1ss10ner issues an order, the commissioner shall inform the person of the amount of any penalty imposed. (t) The commissioner is authorized to consolidate a hearing under this section with another proceeding. §295.334. Compliance: Options Following Administrative Order. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the commissioner's decision or order concerning an administrative penalty assessed under §295.331 of this title (relating to Compliance: Administrative Penalty) becomes final as provided by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, §2001.144, (relating to Decisions; When Final) to the person against whom the penalty is assessed either shall pay the administrative penalty or shall file a petition for judicial review. (b) A person who files a petition for judicial review can stay enforcement of the penalty either by paying the penalty to the commissioner for placement in an escrow account or by giving the commissioner a bond, in a form approved by the commissioner, that is for the amount of the penalty and that is effective until judicial review of the commissioner's aecision or order is -final. §295.335. Compliance: Collection of Administrative Penalty; Judicial Review. (a) At the request of the commissioner, the Texas Attorney General is authorized to bring a civil action to recover an administrative penalty imposed under §295.331 of this title (relating to Compliance: Administrative Penalty). (b) Judicial review of a decision or order of the comm1ss10ner imposing a penalty is instituted by filing a petition with a district court in Travis County and is under the substantial evidence rule as provided by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter G (relating to Contested Cases: Judicial Review). 62 Sections 295.333 -295.335 Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (c) If, after judicial review, the administrative penalty is reduced or is not upheld by the court, not later than the 30th day after the date of the determination , the commissioner shall : (1) remit the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, to a person who paid the penalty as provided urider §295.334 of this title (relating to Compliance: Options Following Administrative Order); or (2) execute a release of a bond provided under §295.334(b) of this title to the person who gave the bond. §295.336. Compliance: Civil Penalty. A person who violates the Act or this subchapter is liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $2 ,000 for the first violation or $10,000 for a second or later violation . The commissioner may request the Texas Attorney General or the district , county, or city attorney having jurisdiction to bring an action to collect a civil penalty under this section. §295.337. Compliance: Injunctive Relief. The commissioner may request the Texas Attorney General or the district, county , or city attorney having jurisdiction to bring an action for a restraining order, injunction, or other relief the court determines is appropriate if it appears to the department that a person is violating or has violated the Act or this subchapter. §295.338. Civil Liability Exemption for Certain Property Owners or Governmental Entities. (a) A property owner is not liable for damages related to mold remediation on a property if a certificate of mold remediation has been issued under §295 .327 of this title (relating to Photographs; Certificate of Mold Remediation; Duty of Property Owner) for that property and the damages accrued on or before the date of the issuance of the certificate . (b) A person is not liable in a civil lawsuit for damages related to a decision to allow occupancy of a property after mold remediation has been performed on the property if a certificate of mold remediation has been issued under §295.327 of this title for the property , the property is owned or occupied by a governmental entity, including a school, and the decision was made by the owner, the occupier, or any person authorized by the owner or occupier to make the decision . Sections 295.335 -295.338 63 ENERCON Ex cellence -Every project. Every day. MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL ABC, Inc. Site Name Site Address Any Town, State Prepared For: Mr. John Doe ABC, Inc. Client Address Any Town, State Prepared By: ENERCON SERVICES, INC. 12100 Ford Road, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75234 (972) 484-3854 (972) 484-8835 Fax ENERCON Project No. ABC123 Prepared By: Thomas A. Hale ____ -_=_·~_.,._ ... _._~--~--~--;;;,,--- Senior Environmental Technician DSHS Mold Consultant # MAC1138 Expires: 10/13/11 Issued: Report Date ABC , Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC 123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL PART 1 -GENERAL 1.01 DESCRIPTION A. This project is for the assessment, localized removal , and disposal of specified water damaged and/or mold/fungal-contaminated materials located in the Site Name located at Site Address in Any Town, State. As used in this document, the term mold shall include mold, mildew, fungi , fungal hyphae, fungal spores, etc., and similar terms commonly used to describe these microorganisms. B. Prior to remediation, a plastic containment shall be constructed around each area to be remediated. The containment wall shall consist of polyethylene sheeting, sealed to prevent potential contamination to the adjacent space. Use wood stud framework or plywood as needed to prevent inadvertent breaching of the containment. All other surfaces inside the specified Work Area, which are not subject to remediation, shall be sealed (i.e. perimeter walls, ceiling, diffuser vents , etc.). Air filtration device(s) (AFD), utilizing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEP A) filters, shall be installed within the specified Work Area(s) to create a negative pressure in relationship to the adjacent space. Work shall include, but is not limited to , the removal and disposal of mold/moisture damaged porous building materials within in the specified Work Area(s) and the subsequent cleaning of all surfaces in the specified Work Area(s). C. "Removal and disposal" procedures are to occur only after proper containment protection procedures are in place. Based on results of visual observations and/or surface and/or air sampling , the following general areas require remediation: Site Address 1. Affected Area: -Removal of approximately :xxx s.£ of water-damaged gypsum board wall system and cleaning of all surfaces in the specified Work Area including , but not limited to: a. North Wall: (1) Remove all specified materials from the indicated interior wall beginning at the northwest comer and extending east approximately 12' toward the northeast comer. (2) Remove specified materials from floor to a height of 4 ' and continue removal 6" at a time, until no additional mold growth is observed. (3) Remove all exposed, rotted wood materials. ( 4) Millwork; Remove visibly warped and/or mold affected millwork (i.e. wall/ceiling molding , casing, crown, etc.). (5) Wall Cavity Contents; Remove all insulation exposed by the removal of the specified wall systems . ( 6) Cleaning; Clean and disinfect all surfaces, including wall cavity exposed by removal of gypsum board wall system, in the specified work area. Remove any additional molded materials exposed by the removal of the specified materials. l of 11 ... _,,,, CL'~., ~ ~ ,c--t:..-- Prepared by : Thomas A. Hale L icense# MAC1138, Ex pires 10/13 /11 ABC, Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 b. West Wall: MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date ( 1) Remove all specified materials from the indicated perimeter wall. (2) Remove specified materials from floor to a height of 4' and continue removal 6" at a time , until no additional mold growth is observed. (3) Remove all exposed, rotted wood materials . ( 4) Millwork; Remove visibly warped and/or mold affected millwork (i.e. wall/ceiling molding, casing, crown, etc.). (5) Wall Cavity Contents; Remove all insulation exposed by the removal of the specified wall systems. ( 6) Cleaning; clean and disinfect all surfaces, including wall cavity exposed by removal of gypsum board wall system, in the specified work area. Remove any additional molded materials exposed by the removal of the specified materials. c. South Wall: (1) Remove all specified materials from the indicated perimeter wall beginning at the southwest comer and extending east to the east side of the door frame. (2) Remove specified materials from floor to a height of 4' and continue removal 6" at a time, until no additional mold growth is observed. (3) Remove all exposed, rotted wood materials. ( 4) Millwork; Remove visibly warped and/or mold affected millwork (i.e. wall/ceiling molding, casing, crown, etc.). (5) Wall Cavity Contents; Remove all insulation exposed by the removal of the specified wall systems. ( 6) Cleaning; clean and disinfect all surfaces, including wall cavity exposed by removal of gypsum board wall system, in the specified work area. Remove any additional molded materials exposed by the removal of the specified materials. Affected Area: -Removal of approximately 2 s.£ of water-damaged gypsum board wall system located in the bottom northwest comer of the room. As lees than 25 contiguous square feet of VSMG has been identified in this location, contractor shall utilize procedures in general compliance with the EPA document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. D. Specified Work Areas to be remediated are shown on the attached drawings. E. Ensure tl:).at all proper worker protection procedures are utilized prior to work being performed in the area F. Pre-cleaning -Pre-clean the affected area by first placing a HEPA-equipped air filtration device (AFD) in the work area, sealing all critical barriers, and then HEPA- vacuuming all surfaces in the Work Area. When pre-cleaning is complete, proceed to the preparation of the specified remediation Work Area(s). 1.02 WORK INCLUDED A. Perform all planning, administration, execution, and coordination necessary to properly and safely perform the work identified in these procedures. 2 of II ~-4 £.L"c _::_. Prepared by: Thom as A. Hale License # MAC 1138, Ex pire s 10/13/11 ABC, Inc. -Site Name E NERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date B. Protect walls, floors and any other items that are not to be removed from the work area from damage. C. Remove and dispose of mold/moisture damaged building materials , and associated materials and debris, as identified in the protocol and attached drawings. D. Remove and dispose of any loose or batt insulation located behind the removed materials. E. Clean all exposed room surfaces ( walls, wall cavities, ceiling plenums, floors , fixtures and equipment) within the specified work areas. F. Clean/disinfect supply diffusers prior to sealing containment area G. Approval of or acceptance by Consultant of various construction activities or methods proposed by the Contractor does not constitute an assumption of liability by Consultant for inadequacy or adverse consequences of said activities or methods. 1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS Contractor acknowledges awareness and familiarity with the contents and requirements of the following regulations, codes, and standards. Assume responsibility for the performance of the Work in strict compliance with these documents and for every instance of failure to comply therewith. The current issue of each document shall govern. Where conflict among requirements or with the Specifications exists, the more stringent requirements shall apply. 1. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), ACGIH "Threshold Limit Values". 2. American National Standards Institute, "Practices for Respiratory Protection", ANSI Z88.2. 3. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) Standards. 4. National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), "Mechanical Cleaning of Non-Porous Air Conveyance System Components", NADCA Standard 1992- 01. 5. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), "Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems", NFP A 90A. 6 . Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA), "HV AC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible". 7. U.S. Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA), OSHA Industry and Construction Standards, Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1910 and 1926. 8 . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 9. All state, county and city codes and ordinances as applicable. 3 of 11 ~-4~~;::._ Prepare d by: Tho mas A. Hale License# MAC l 138, Ex pires 10/1 3/11 ABC, Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No . ABC 123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date 1.04 PROJECT SUBMITT ALS Contractor shall perform the following prior to the start of the job. 1. Submit notice of impending commencement of mold remediation work in writing to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) at least 5 days prior the initiation of each project. Use appropriate forms for submitting notification. Submit copy of notification to Consultant for review prior to submitting it to the Department. Contractor shall file this notification in a manner that will allow remediation to commence on the 6th working day following notification that the OWNER has given authorization to proceed. a. Contractor may, at the Contractor's option, request an emergency notification request to DSHS. If this request is made and approved by DSHS, Contractor shall, within 1 hour of DSHS approval, forward a copy of the Emergency Notification to ENERCON by email to ebarganier@enercon.com, or by facsimile to (972) 484-8835. 2. Submit any required documentation to comply with the applicable state or local regulations. 3. Submit to Client, insurance certificates listing all coverage's as required by Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (lMARR) or Owner (whichever is more stringent), identifying Owner and Consultant as additional insureds. 4. Submit personnel Submittals: a. Listing of supervisory personnel (including foremen) and workers · to be utilized on the Project. Listing shall be in alphabetical order and include each worker's social security number and copy of DSHS license/certification card. b. Letter certifying that each and every worker to be utilized in the remediation activities is actively involved in an employee medical surveillance program for use of respiratory protection. Include copy of fit test record for respirators used for each person to be utilized in the remediation activities of the Project.· 1.05 BUILDING OCCUPANCY The subject facility may be occupied at the time of the remediation. 1.06 SEGREGATION OF WORK AREAS A. Install containment barrier around the work area to prevent public access or unauthorized entry. Provide mold remediation signage in accordance with TMARR. 4 of 11 ~ ~~c:-:.:_ Prepared by: Thomas A Hale License# MACl 138 , Ex pires 10/13/11 ABC, Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date B. Post mold remediation warning signage on the outside of construction barrier. 1.07 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING Work will be performed as determined by Client. Provide schedule to Client and Consultant for approval prior to performing the work. Sequence work activities to minimize potential biological exposure (from mold/mildew) to others. PART 2 -PRODUCTS 2.01 PRODUCTS A. Biocide: An Environmental Protection Agency (EP A)-registered biocide or approved equivalent shall be used. Biocide treatment shall be labeled and approved for residential use and shall be mixed and applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. After biocide treatment, surfaces shall be allowed to thoroughly dry under properly vented conditions. Biocide selected must be safe for contact by both humans and pets and a copy of the MSDS sheet must be maintained on- site at all times the materials is in use. B. Cleaning Solution: An EPA registered cleaning/detergent solution shall be applied to surfaces of materials not removed during remediation. Cleaning solution shall be mixed and applied according to manufacturer's instructions. C. Anti-Microbial Coating -Opaque (white) Fosters 40-20 or an EPA-registered equivalent. Submit "equivalent" products · for approval of Client, Landlord , and Consultant prior to bringing them onto the site. D. Other Products: As approved by Client, Landlord, and Consultant. 2.02 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Provide suitable tools and equipment for executing the Work. These may include the following tools: 1. Air Purifying Equipment: HEP A Filtration Systems. Verify that no internal air movement system or purification equipment exhausts contaminated air from inside the work area into uncontaminated areas. 2. Disposable Clothing: Utilize disposable clothing constructed of suitable materials such as DuPont Tyvek or equivalent. 3. Disposable HEPA Filter Cartridges : Utilize, as a minimum, HEPA filter cartridges color coded in accordance with ANSI Z88.2 bearing the appropriate approval number from both MSHA and NIOSH for dusts , fumes, Mists and radionuclides. 5 of 11 ~~-=---~ ~c-::_ Prepared by: Thomas A. Hale License # MACI 138, Ex pire s 10/13/1 1 ABC, Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date 4. Fogging Equipment: Suitable for applying biocide treatment. 5. Half-Face/ Full Face Respirator Equipment: Utilize, as a minimum, negative pressure, half-face air purifying respirators approved by NIOSH or MSHA for the contaminants encountered. Full face respirators may also be required. 6. HEPA-Filtered Vacuum: Vacuum equipment equipped with a HEPA filtration system. 7. Personal Protective Equipment: Utilize suitable personal protective equipment including disposable clothing, headgear, eye protection, work gloves and footwear of sizes to properly fit individual workers or authorized visitors. 8. Scrapers and Brushes: As required to clean air handling units, ductwork, etc. 9. Water Sprayer: Utilize airless or other low pressure sprayer for water mist application. 10. Ice Blasting: Dry ice (CO2) particles are propelled by compressed air to supersonic speed impacting and cleaning a surface. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL A. Contractor shall survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of Work. B. Contractor shall place lock-out tags on electrical breakers of equipment which will be cleaned so as to prevent accidental start-up, if applicable. C. Contractor shall perform surveys as the Work progresses to detect hazards that may result from cleaning activities. D. Contractor shall notify Consultant of any unexpected discoveries of visible suspect mold growth. E . Contractor shall utilize methods to minimize the release and spread of mold/water damaged debris during the work. These methods shall include installation of the work area containment, biocide treatment of visible areas of mold-and/or water-damaged debris prior to handling of the materials, and containerization of all waste debris and used cleaning materials. 3.02 PERSONNEL PROTECTION A. Permit no visitors, except for governmental inspectors having jurisdiction, or as authorized by Client and Consultant, in work areas after commencement of cleaning and decontamination. B. Contractor shall provide workers with personally issued and marked respiratory equipment. When respirators with disposable filters are used, provide sufficient filters for replacement as necessary by the workers, or as required by applicable regulations. 6 of 11 _:;4~ ,;;r ~· ·;/ Prep ared by: Thomas A. Hale License# MAC ll 38, Expires 10/13/1 1 ABC, Inc . -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC 123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date C. Provide workers with suitable protective clothing and respirators whenever they handle or contact possible contaminated surfaces. D. Provide authorized visitors with suitable protective clothing and respirators. E . Provide respiratory protection from the time of the first operation involved in the Project requiring contact with contaminated substances until completion of final visual observation by Consultant. F. As a minimum, during remediation activities Contractor shall utilize half-face, dual- cartridge respirators equipped with HEP A filters. The respirators shall be personally issued and marked "respiratory equipment approved by NIOSH and OSHA". Use of disposable masks is not permitted. G. Utilize appropriate hygiene practices for the work of this section. 3.03 WORK AREA PREPARATION A. Coordinate sequence of work area preparation with Client and Consultant. B. Work Area Preparation 1. Wipe down and HEPA-vacuum all supply diffusers and return grates. 2. Wet clean and HEPA-vacuum all surfaces to be protected and where critical barriers will be installed. 3. Install critical barriers to segregate work area, at wall penetrations and ceiling openings, HV AC duct openings and equipment, etc. Critical barriers shall consist of a minimum of one layer of 6-mil plastic sheeting. 4. Install temporary construction barriers as indicated at the entry to the work area to prevent public access or unauthorized entry. All cleanup equipment, decontamination unit/supplies, personnel protection, etc. shall be stored located within the work area. 5. Place construction warning/barrier tape and post construction warning signs around the work area. 6. Maintain emergency and fire exits from the work areas. Provide fire extinguishers inside and outside the work area. 7. Provide a two-stage worker/equipment decontamination unit consisting of a decontamination room and a clean room. Decontamination unit is to be placed directly at work area entry. Provide proper decontamination equipment (water sprayer, towels, etc.) in the decontamination room to allow workers to properly decontaminate themselves prior to exiting the clean room or removing materials from the work area. Use decontamination procedures for personnel in work area: a . Protective disposable clothing shall be worn while in work area. b. Once in the decontamination room, wet clean or HEPA-vacuum respirator and exposed portions of the body. 7 of 11 ~~~e,::_ Prepared by : Th omas A. Hale License# MAC 1138, Ex pires 10/ 13/11 ABC , Inc . -Site Name ENERCON Project No . ABC 123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date C. A visual observation will be performed by Consultant after cleanup to note any dust, debris, mold/mildew, and areas of damage. D. Contractor shall perform additional cleaning and treating of area if, in the opinion of Consultant based upon visual observation, cleanup, and treatment operations was determined to be inadequate. 3.07 POST REMEDIATION SAMPLING AND VERIFICATION A. Requirements 1. The identified source of moisture, fostering mold and/or bacteria growth shall be remedied prior to the evaluation. If plumbing leaks, roof leaks, or other obvious means of water infiltration in the remediation work areas can be inferred from a visual inspection, sampling will not be conducted. 2. Work area shall be free of debris, dust, visible mold, water-or mold-damaged materials, or moldy odors. 3. Surfaces (such as studs, joists, and framing members) where remediation occurred shall not be concealed by polyethylene sheeting. 4. Specified containments shall be in place. 5 . Consultant will conduct a visual inspection upon request from the contractor. Following authorization from Consultant that the work area appears to be visually free of suspect mold, dirt, dust, debris, and residue resultant from the remediation activities, the HEPA pre-filter will be replaced and the . exhaust hose shall be disconnected. The HEPA unit shall then be used as an "air scrubber" to filter the air within the work area. This HEP A scrubber shall operate for a minimum of 1 hour before clearance samples will be collected and will remain in operation until clearance criteria is achieved. 6. Entry and exits into remediated areas (e.g. zip doorways and double-slit entryways) shall remain sealed during the air scrubbing. 7 . New construction materials shall not be in the work area and no areas shall be reconstructed ( other than essentially structurally unsound building materials) until after final post-remediation sampling. B. Sampling (Spore Trap) 1. Air samples will be collected in the work areas. Testing will consist of spore trap sampling using Air-0-Cell or Allergenco-D cassettes (total airborne mold spores). A minimum of 75 liters of air will be collected for each clearance sample. 2. The airborne spore concentrations reported for samples collected within the remediation area will be compared to air samples collected outdoors. 3. Acceptable levels obtained inside the building for post remediation clearance samples will be evaluated as follows : a. Total mold spore levels shall be less than or equal to ambient levels. IO of 11 ~~~c ....:_ Prepare d by: Thom as A. Hale L icense# MAC ! 13 8, Expires 10/13/1 l ABC, Inc . -Site Name ENERCON Project No . ABC 123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date b. Individual genera of molds shall be individually less than ambient levels . A total count of I structure of non-pathogenic fungi (see 3.07.B.c below) shall not be interpreted as a failed result. c. Pathogenic fungi such as Stachybotrys, Fusarium, Trichoderma Aureobasidium, Aspergi.llus Fumigatus, and Ulocladium shall not be present. C. Contractor shall perform additional cleaning if, in the opinion of Consultant, based upon visual observations or testing results, previous cleaning operations were determined to be inadequate or have been re-contaminated from subsequent Contractor cleaning or renovation operations. 3.08 DISMANTLING OF WORK AREA A.. Following completion of cleanup activities, dismantle all plastic sheeting barriers and decontamination unit. If applicable, dismantle construction barrier. B. Dispose of debris from cleanup operation, used cleaning materials, unsalvageable materials used for sturdy barriers, and any other remaining materials. END OF DOCUMENT Attachments: • Schematic Drawings 11 of 11 ~-~-:.r £.L!c ::._ Prepared by : Thom as A. Hal e Licen se# MA C 1138, Ex pire s 10/1 3/11 ABC , Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOL D REMEDIATION PROTOC OL Report Date B. Post mold remediation warning signage on the outside of construction barrier. 1.07 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING Work will be performed as determined by Client. Provide schedule to Client and Consultant ABC, me. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date 4. Fogging Equipment: Suitable for applying biocide treatment. 5. Half-Face/ Full Face Respirator Equipment: Utilize , as a minimum, negative pressure, half-face air purifying respirators approved by NIOSH or MSHA for the contaminants encountered. Full face respirators may also be required. 6 . HEPA-Filtered Vacuum: Vacuum equipment equipped with a HEPA filtration system. 7. Personal Protective Equipment: Utilize suitable personal protective equipment including disposable clothing, headgear, eye protection, work gloves and footwear of sizes to properly fit individual workers or authorized visitors. 8. Scrapers and Brushes: As required to clean air handling units , ductwork, etc. 9 . Water Sprayer: Utilize airless or other low pressure sprayer for water mist application. 10. Ice Blasting: Dry ice (CO2) particles are propelled by compressed air to supersonic speed impacting and cleaning a surface. PART 3-EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL A. Contractor shall survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of Work. B. Contractor shall place lock-out tags on electrical breakers of equipment which will be cleaned so as to prevent accidental start-up, if applicable. C. Contractor shall perform surveys as the Work progresses to detect hazards that may result from cleaning activities . D. Contractor shall notify Consultant of any unexpected discoveries of visible suspect mold growth. E. Contractor shall utilize methods to minimize the release and spread of mold/water damaged debris during the work. These methods shall include installation of the work area containment, biocide treatment of visible areas of mold-and/or water-damaged debris prior to handling of the materials, and containerization of all waste debris and used cleaning materials. 3.02 PERSONNEL PROTECTION A. Permit no visitors , except for governmental inspectors having jurisdiction, or as authorized by Client and Consultant, in work areas after commencement of cleaning and decontamination. B. Contractor shall provide workers with personally issued and marked respiratory equipment. When respirators with disposable filters are used , provide sufficient filters for replacement as necessary by the workers, or as required by applicable regulations. 6 of 11 -~~~ ,,,.//./'~;,., -.:.~< . ;.,:: ~L--- Prepare d by: Thom as A. Hale License# MAC ! 138, Expire s 10/13 /11 ABC , Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date C. Provide workers with suitable protective clothing and respirators whenever they handle or contact possible contaminated surfaces . D. Provide authorized visitors with suitable protective clothing and respirators. E. Provide respiratory protection from the time of the first operation involved in the Project requiring contact with contaminated substances until completion of final visual observation by Consultant. F. As a minimum, during remediation activities Contractor shall utilize half-face, dual- cartridge respirators equipped with HEPA filters. The respirators shall be personally issued and marked "respiratory equipment approved by NIOSH and OSHA". Use of disposable masks is not permitted. G. Utilize appropriate hygiene practices for the work of this section. 3.03 WORK AREA PREPARATION A . Coordinate sequence of work area preparation with Client and Consultant. B. Work Area Preparation 1. Wipe down and HEPA-vacuum all supply diffusers and return grates. 2. Wet clean and HEPA-vacuum all surfaces to be protected and where critical barriers will be installed. 3. Install critical barriers to segregate work area, at wall penetrations and ceiling openings, HV AC duct openings and equipment, etc. Critical barriers shall consist of a minimum ofone layer of 6-mil plastic sheeting. 4. Install temporary construction qarriers as indicated at the entry to the work area to prevent public access or unauthorized entry. All cleanup equipment, decontamination unit/supplies, personnel protection, etc. shall be stored located within the work area. 5. Place construction warning/barrier tape and post construction warning signs around the work area. 6. Maintain emergency and fire exits from the work areas. Provide fire extinguishers inside and outside the work area. 7. Provide a two-stage worker/equipment decontamination unit consisting of a decontamination room and a clean room. DecontaminatioI1 unit is to be placed directly at work area entry. Provide proper decontamination equipment (water sprayer, towels, etc.) in the decontamination room to allow workers to properly decontaminate themselves prior to exiting the clean room or removing materials from the work area. Use decontamination procedures for personnel in work area: a. Protective disposable clothing shall be worn while in work area. b. Once in the decontamination room, wet clean or HEPA-vacuum respirator and exposed portions of the body. 7 of 11 -~---~ £/c:::._ Prepared by: Thomas A. Hale License# MAC J 138, Exp~s 10/13/11 ABC , Inc. -Site Name MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL ENERCON Project No. ABC123 Report Date c. HEPA-vacuum and remove protective clothing prior to exiting the clean room. d. Maintain respiratory protection throughout the decontamination process. 8. Place scrubber units in the work area utilizing HEP A filtration systems, which comply with ANSI Z9.2-79 (Local Exhaust Ventilation) and establish negative pressure in relation to the adjacent space. Maintain units in the work area continuously (24 hours per day) from the start of cleanup activities until the completion of cleaning. Ensure that the air within the workspace is changed at least once every 15 minutes. 9. Place one scrubber unit outside the work area in a location centrally located for the affected area. The scrubber unit shall utilize HEPA filtration systems, which comply with ANSI Z9.2-79 (Local Exhaust Ventilation). Operate this unit in scrubber mode continuously during contractor work shift. Prior to leaving the site, contractor shall replace the pre-filter for this unit and cover the intake with plastic sheeting before turning off the unit. 10. Ensure that all critical barriers and plastic sheeting barriers remain effectively sealed and taped for duration of cleanup activities . Repair damaged barriers and remedy defects immediately upon discovery. 11. Provide power and lighting as necessary to maintain safe and comfortable work environment. 3.04 Remedial Action Items A. Mold Damaged Materials Remediation · 1. Remove and discard all mold-impacted porous building materials as specified in Section 1.0 l .C. This includes all layers of designated wall system. 2. If additional contamination is observed within the exposed wall cavity, remove additional material in 6" increments, until no more mold growth is visible. Remove material to approximately 6" beyond the observed mold growth. 3. All insulation located within the wall cavities shall be removed and disposed of to the same extent as the removed gypsum board. 4. Remove and discard all warped and/or mold affected millwork within the specified Work Area. 5. Following the completion of the removal , HEPA-vacuum all surfaces in the Work Area(s) to remove accumulations of dust and debris. B. Final Cleaning 1. Apply a cleaning solution to all surfaces in the wall cavity and manually clean the exposed surfaces and associated items (framing members, walls, wall sheathing, piping, conduits, etc.) using brushes and disposable towels. 2. HEP A vacuum all surfaces to remove accumulations of dust, debris or mold/water damaged debris. 8 of 11 -=~_ .. ,/ /~c:::. Pre pared by: Thomas A. Hale L icense# MAC I 138, Expires 10/13 /11 ABC, Inc. -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date 3. Apply cleaning solution to disposable cleaning towels, and then manually clean all exposed surfaces and associated items. Dispose of used towels as required to prevent the spread or smearing of dust, debris or mold/mildew. 4. Place all used cleaning materials in plastic disposal bags and dispose of them promptly. Do not store used cleaning materials in the building. 5. Following the initial manual cleaning, treat all surfaces within the work area with a biocide. Additionally, any wood members shall be treated with an opaque (white), EPA-approved anti-microbial encapsulant. Manually clean the wall cavities as needed to remove any residual materials. C. Waste Disposal 1. All materials removed from occupied buildings to be disposed of shall be placed in plastic bags, wet wiped with a biocide prior to removal from the work area, and removed from the facility for disposal as construction waste. 2. Any large materials shall be transported under plastic cover. The wrapped waste shall be wet wiped with a biocide prior to removal from the work area for disposal as construction waste. 3.05 APPLICATION OF BIOCIDE TREATMENT AND ENCAPSULANT A. All room surfaces and associated items within the work area shall be cleaned prior to application ofbiocide treatment. B. The air handling units and ductwork serving the work areas, which are not to be removed, shall be decontaminated. HV AC filter shall be removed and replaced with a new filter before the contractor leaves the site. C. Biocide treatment shall be mixed and applied according to manufacturer's instructions. All exposed surfaces within the work area shall be biocide treated. After biocide treatment, surfaces shall be allowed to thoroughly dry. D. Biocide treatment fumes shall be controlled by properly ventilating work area during application. Exhaust air outside the building. E. Following the visual inspection and acceptable post remediation sampling and analysis an approved opaque (white) encapsulant shall be applied to all surfaces within the area of the water intrusion and mold/mildew contamination. 3.06 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Contractor shall inspect work area surfaces before and after cleaning process for quality control of work product. B. Contractor shall review and certify that, to the best of their knowledge, the moisture/mold damaged materials have been removed from the building and a sanitizer applied to the affected areas. 9 of 11 -~-"c--~-? ,?,Le,:._ Prepared by: Thomas A. Hale License# MACl 138, Expires 10/13/11 ABC, Inc . -Site Name ENERCON Project No. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date C. A visual observation will be performed by Consultant after cleanup to note any dust, debris, mold/mildew, and areas of damage . D. Contractor shall perform additional cleaning and treating of area if, in the opinion of Consultant based upon visual observation, cleanup, and treatment operations was determined to be inadequate. 3.07 POST REMEDIATION SAMPLING AND VERIFICATION A. Requirements 1. The identified source of moisture, fostering mold and/or bacteria growth shall be remedied prior to the evaluation. If plumbing leaks, roof leaks, or other obvious means of water infiltration in the remediation work areas can be inferred from a visual inspection, sampling will not be conducted. 2. Work area shall be free of debris, dust, visible mold, water-or mold-damaged materials, or moldy odors. 3. Surfaces (such as studs, joists, and framing members) where remediation occurred shall not be concealed by polyethylene sheeting. 4. Specified containments shall be in place. 5. Consultant will conduct a visual inspection upon request from the contractor. Foil owing authorization from Consultant that the work area appears to be visually free of suspect mold, dirt, dust, debris, and residue resultant from the remediation activities, the HEP A pre-filter will be replaced and the exhaust hose shall be disconnected. The HEPA unit shall then be used as an "air scrubber" to filter the air within the work area: This HEP A scrubber shall operate for a minimum of 1 hour before clearance samples will be collected and \tjll remain in operation until clearance criteria is achieved. 6. Entry and exits .into remediated areas (e.g. zip doorways and double-slit entryways) shall remain sealed during the air scrubbing. 7. New construction materials shall not be in the work area and no areas shall be reconstructed ( other than essentially structurally unsound building materials) until after final post-remediation sampling. B. Sampling (Spore Trap) 1. Air samples will be collected in the work areas . Testing will consist of spore trap sampling using Air-0-Cell or Allergenco-D cassettes (total airborne mold spores). A minimum of 75 liters of air will be collected for each clearance sample. 2. The airborne spore concentrations reported for samples collected within the remediation area will be compared to air samples collected outdoors. 3. Acceptable levels obtained inside the building for post remediation clearance samples will be evaluated as follows: a. Total mold spore levels shall be less than or equal to ambient levels. 10 of 11 Prepared by: Thomas A. Hale License# MA C l 138, Ex pires 10/13/11 ABC, Inc. -Site Name ENERCONProjectNo. ABC123 MOLD REMEDIATION PROTOCOL Report Date b. Individual genera of molds shall be individually less than ambient levels. A total count of 1 structure of non-pathogenic fungi (see 3.07.B.c below) shall not be interpreted as a failed result. c. Pathogenic fungi such as Stachybotrys, Fusarium, Trichoderma Aureobasidium, Aspergillus Fumigatus, and Ulocladium shall not be present. C. Contractor shall perform additional cleaning if, in the opinion of Consultant, based upon visual observations or testing results, previous cleaning operations were determined to be inadequate or have been re-contaminated from subsequent Contractor cleaning or renovation operations. 3.08 DISMANTLING OF WORK AREA A. Following completion of cleanup activities, dismantle all plastic sheeting barriers and decontamination unit. If applicable, dismantle construction barrier. B. Dispose of debris from cleanup operation, used cleaning materials, unsalvageable materials used for sturdy barriers, and any other remaining materials. END OF DOCUMENT Attachments: • Schematic Drawings 11 of 11 _;,;4--: ... -7' £".L"c;:_ Prepared by: Thomas A. Hale License # MAC ! 138, Ex pires 10/13/11 ENERCON Excellence -Every project. Every day. December 22, 2010 Ms. Jane Doe ABCD Bank, N. A. 1234 Main Street., Suite 250 Dallas, Texas 12345 SUBJECT: Dear Ms. Doe: Report of Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling ABCD Bank Branch Motor Bank 1234 First Street Anytown, Texas ENERCON Project Number: JPMCB810 Office: (123)-456-7891 Email: jane.doe@ABCD .com Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) was retained by ABCD Bank, N. A. (ABCD) to conduct Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling in the subject facility. Mr. Thomas A. Hale, a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (No.MACl 138), employed by ENERCON, conducted the on-site observations and collection of microbial spore trap samples on December 19, 2010. The remediation scope of work was determined based on the mold assessment performed by ENERCON on November 1, 2010 and after consultation with Ms . Jane Doe, representing ABCD, regarding the extent of the building materials anticipated to be disturbed by planned remediation and renovation activities at the subject property . ENERCON prepared the Mold Remediation Protocol, dated November 22, 2010 . The following mold-impacted building materials were specified for removal: 0 -1pac e u mg a eria s emove M Id Im t d B ild. M t . I R d Location Approximate Q uantity Window box & adjacent night drop box enclosure 30 sq/ft At approximately 13:30 on December 18, 2010, the abatement contractor, DEFG Environmental, Ltd . (DEFG) of Dallas, Texas , began remediation activities on the subject property, which were completed by 07:00 on December 19 , 2010. The post remediation vi s ual inspection of the work area was performed on December 19, 2010, and clearance samples were collected. Clearance was achieved in compliance with the Mold Remediation Protocol prepared by ENERCON . Based on ENERCON's visual observations, and the laboratory analytical re sults of the clearance sampling, DEFG was authorized to proceed with demobilization . Two post-remediation bioaerosol samples were collected on December 19, 2010, for laboratory analysis of microbial spores at the site during the site vis~t. The following bioaerosol samples were collected : 12 100 For d Roa d Sui re 100 Dallas, T X 7523 4 phone 972 .48 4 .3854 fax 972 .4 84 .8 8 35 enercon .com ABCD Bank, N.A. Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling -1234 First Street, Anytown, TX Page2 December 22, 2010 POST-REMEDIATION BIOAEROSOL SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY Sample Sample Location Total Comments Number Structures (S/m 3) 646984 Outside I Ambient 760 646978 Containment <40 No fungal spores detected. The complete air sample analytical results are attached. SAMPLING METHODOLOGY ENERCON calibrated all sampling pumps prior to sampling. ENERCON controlled the placement of the samples and observed the security of the sampling. The air samples were collected on Allergenco-D spore traps. These samplers are slit impaction sampling media, collecting airborne particulate matter, including both viable and non-viable mold spores, as well as other biological and non-biological particles. The samples were collected for a five minute period at a flow rate of fifteen liters of air per minute. The samples were collected and delivered to Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC. (SMMS) of Farmers Branch, Texas (AIHA EMPAT ID 102577), for analysis. SMMS is licensed as a Mold Laboratory (LABOl 17) by the DSHS. CLEARANCE CRITERIA SUMMARY Currently, in the United States, mold clearance criteria are not specifically regulated by a government agency. The American Council of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends gathering the best data possible and using knowledge, experience, expert opinion, and common sense interpretation of current information. Although the ACGIH has previously published numerical guidelines, the guidelines do not support existing numerical criteria for interpreting data from a source, or in samples collected in the non- manufacturing environment. Generally, sampling should indicate that the microbial species present in the indoor environment are representative of the species present in the outdoor environment, although to a significantly lesser degree. Indoor sampling should also not indicate the presence of specifically identifiable pathogenic microbial organisms. The sample collected inside the facility was to determine the concentration and genera of mold spores remaining after remediation. The sample collected outside the building was used for comparison. ENERCON considers indoor bioaerosol Jevels to be acceptable if: ( 1) The total airborne spore concentration inside was less than or equal to that found outside the building, (2) The concentration of any individual genera of mold found inside the containment was equal to or less than the individual concentrations found outside (total counts of 1 structure of fungi shall not be interpreted as failed results) The results of the laboratory analysis of bioaerosol samples collected are attached. 12100 Ford Road Suire 200 Dallas, TX 75234 phone 972 .484 .3854 fax 972 .484 .8835 enercon.com ABCD Banlc, N.A. Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling -1234 First Street, Anytown, TX CONCLUSION Page 3 December 22, 20 l 0 Based on the results of the visual inspection, and the laboratory analysis of the post-remediation samples collected, ENERCON finds that: The indentified visible suspect mold growth at 1234 First Street in Anytown, Texas appears to have been cleaned and decontaminated in compliance with the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) and the EPA Guideline document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Public Buildings. LIMIT A TIO NS Assessment findings and recommendations are subject to the following limitations: 1. This assessment was based on a limited assessment of conditions existing at the time of the site assessment and presumes that the conditions that caused the initial moisture incursion and resultant mold growth have been corrected as reported. 2. The initial assessment, and subsequent remediation activities, were limited to the area of occupant complaints; specifically, the motor bank . 3. In compliance with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (T AHPR), a limited asbestos survey was performed by ENERCON, and abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) was performed in conjunction with the mold remediation. A separate report, dated December 21, 2010, has been issued to address the ACM identified and abated during the project. 4. The samples collected are representative of the specific time and location where they were collected and may not be indicative of conditions throughout the entire structure. Results of the assessment should not be extrapolated to represent other areas in the building. Bioaerosol levels are highly variable from day to day with results depending on environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, airflows, and sunlight levels. The recommendations and conclusions made in this report may change or need to be amended as new information is obtained, particularly as remediation or renovation processes occur and previously "hidden" or inaccessible areas (such as wall cavities and behind cabinetry) are exposed. The recommendations and conclusions contained within this report represent the best professional judgment of ENERCON based on the data collected at the time of the assessment as contained herein and this report should be reviewed in its entirety. ENERCON is not responsible for the use of this information outside of its intended purpose. All occupant health inquiries should be referred to a physician knowledgeable in the health effects of environmental mold exposure. This document is the rendering of a professional service, the essence of which is the advice , judgment, opinion, or professional skill. In the event that additional information becomes available that could affect the conclusions reached in this investigation, ENERCON reserves the right to review some or all of the opinions presented herein and change the resulting recommendations if required. 12100 Ford Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 phone 972.484 .3854 fax 972 .484 .8835 enercon .com ABCD Bank, N.A. Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling -1234 First Street, Anytown, TX Page4 December 22, 2010 This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of ABCD Bank, N.A. No unauthorized reuse or reproduction of this report, in part or whole, shall be permitted without prior written consent. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Respectfully, ENERCONSERVICE~INC ---=,~ :2"~~ Thomas A. Hale Senior Environmental Technician DSHS Mold Assessment Consultant 1138 ~ :s~er Industrial Hygiene Consultant DSHS Mold Assessment Consµltant 0461 Attachments: Laboratory Analysis Reports, Photographic Documentation, Mold Remediation Protocol I llOO Ford Road Suire 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 972 .484 .3854 fax 972 .484 .8835 enercon .com ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. Report Date Mr. John Doe ABC Corp. Client Address Any Town, State SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Doe: Report of Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling Vacant Tenant Space Site Name Site Address Any Town, State ENERCON Project Number: ABC123 · Office: (000)-000-0000 Email : johndoe@something.com Enercon Services , Inc. (ENERCON) was retained by ABC Corp. (ABC) to conduct Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling in the subject facility . Mr. Thomas A. Hale , a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (No.MACl 138), employed by ENERCON, conducted the on-site observations and collection of microbial spore trap samples on July 28, 2010. The initial post remediation visual inspection of the work areas was performed on July 28 , 2010 , and clearance samples were collected for Containment 1. Initial clearance was not achieved in compliance with the Mold Remediation Protocol prepared by ENERCON dated June 11, 2010. The contractor was instructed to re-clean the work areas. Two initial air samples were collected on July 28, 2010, for laboratory analysis of microbial spores at the site during the site visit. The following bioaerosol samples were collected: INITIAL BIOAEROSOL SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY 7/28/2010 Sample Sample Location Total Comments Number Structures (S/m3) 647018 Outdoors 107240 646992 Containment l 360 Pathogenic species detected. The complete air sample analytical results are attached. A subsequent post remediation visual inspection of the work areas was performed on July 29 , 2010, and the work areas appeared to have been cleaned and decontaminated in general compliance with the Mold Remediation Protocol prepared by ENERCON, Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR), and the EPA Guideline document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Public Buildings . Three additional air samples were collected on July 29, 2010, for laboratory analysis of microbial spores at the site during the second site visit. The following bioaerosol samples were collected: 12100 Ford Road Su ite 200 Daflas , T X 75234 phone 972 .484 .3854 fox 972 .484.8835 enercon .com ABC Corp. Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling -Site Address , Any Town , State Page2 Report Date BIOAEROSOL SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY 7/29/2010 Sample Sample Location Total Comments Number Structures (S/m3) 646991 Outdoors 36920 646990 Containment l 200 Pathogenic species detected . 646993 Containment 2 440 No oatho!!enic species detected . The complete air sample analytical results are attached. Clearance was not achieved for Containment 1 in compliance with the Mold Remediation Protocol prepared by ENERCON dated June 11 , 20 l 0. The contractor was instructed to re-clean the work areas. A subsequent post remediation visual inspection of the work areas was performed on July 30, 2010, and the work areas appeared to have been cleaned and decontaminated in general compliance with the Mold Remediation Protocol prepared by ENERCON, Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR), and the EPA Guideline document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Public Buildings. Three additional air samples were collected on July 30, 2010, for laboratory analysis of microbial spores at the site during the second site visit. The following bioaerosol samples were collected: BIOAEROSOL SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY 7/30/2010 Sample Sample Location Total Comments Number Structures (S/m3) 647422 Outdoors 22266 647408 Containment l <40 No fun!!al soores detected. 647426 Containment 3 160 No pathogenic species detected. The complete air sample analytical results are attached. SAMPLING METHODOLOGY ENERCON calibrated all sampling pumps prior to sampling. ENERCON controlled the placement of the samples and observed the security of the sampling . The air sample s were collected on Allergenco-D spore traps. These samplers are slit impaction sampling media, collecting airborne particulate matter, including both viable and non-viable mold spores , as well as other biological and non-biological particles. The samples were collected for a fi ve minute period at a flow rate of fifteen liters of air per minute. The samples were collected and delivered to Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC. (SMMS) of Farmers Branch, Texas (AIHA EMP AT ID 102577), for analysis. SMMS is licensed as a Mold Laboratory (LABO 117) by the DSHS. CLEARANCE CRITERIA SUMMARY Currently, in the United States, mold clearance criteria are not specifically regulated by a government agency. The American Council of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends gathering the best data possible and using knowledge, experience, expert opinion, and common sense interpretation of current information. Although the ACGIH has previously published numerical guidelines, the guidelines do not support existing numerical criteria for interpreting data from a source , or in samples collected in the non-manufacturing environment. 121 00 Ford Roa d Sui te 200 D allas , TX 752 34 pho n e 97.2 .484 .3 8 5 4 fax 97.2 .484 .88 3 5 e n ercon .co m ABC Corp. Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling -Site Address, Any Town, State Page3 Report Date Generally, sampling should indicate that the microbial species present in the indoor environment are representative of the species present in the outdoor environment, although to a significantly lesser degree. Indoor sampling should also not indicate the presence of any specifically identifiable pathogenic microbial organisms. The sample collected inside the facility was to determine the concentration and genera of mold spores remaining after remediation. The sample collected outside the building was used for comparison. ENERCON considers indoor bioaerosol levels to be acceptable if: (1) The total airborne spore concentration inside was less than or equal to that found outside the building, (2) The concentration of any individual genera of mold found inside the containment was equal to or less than the individual concentrations found outside (total counts of l structure of pathogenic fungi shall not be interpreted as failed results); and (3) No specifically pathogenic genera of mold spores were identified in the "indoor" sample. The results of the laboratory analysis ofbioaerosol samples collected are attached. CONCLUSION Based on the results of the visual inspection, and the laboratory analysis of the post-remediation samples collected, ENERCON finds that: The indentified visible suspect mold growth at Site Address in Any Town, State appears to have been cleaned and decontaminated in compliance with the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) and the EPA Guideline document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Public Buildings. LIMITATIONS Assessment findings and recommendations are subject to the following limitations: 1. This assessment was based on a limited assessment of conditions existing at the time of the site assessment and presumes that the conditions that caused the initial moisture incursion and resultant mold growth have been corrected as reported. 2. The samples collected are representative of the specific time and location where they were collected and may not be indicative of conditions throughout the entire structure. Results of the assessment should not be extrapolated to represent other areas in the building. Bioaerosol levels are highly variable from day to day with results depending on environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, airflows, and sunlight levels. The recommendations and conclusions made in this report may change or need to be amended as new information is obtained, particularly as remediation or renovation processes occur and previously "hidden" or inaccessible areas (such as wall cavities and behind cabinetry) are exposed . The recommendations and conclusions contained within this report represent the best professional judgment of ENERCON based on the data collected at the time of the assessment as contained herein and this report should be reviewed in its entirety . ENERCON is not responsible for the use of this information outside of its intended purpose . All occupant health inquiries should be referred to a physician knowledgeable in the health effects of environmental mold exposure . This document is the rendering of a professional service, the essence of which is the advice, judgment, opinion, or professional skill. In the event that additional information becomes available that could affect the conclusions reached in this investigation, ENERCON reserves the right to review some or all of the opinions presented herein and change the resulting recommendations if required . 12100 Ford Road Suire 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 9 72 .484 .3854 fax. 972 .484.8835 enercon .com ABCCorp. Post-Remediation Bioaerosol Sampling -Site Address, Any Town, State Page4 Report Date This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of ABC Corp. No unauthorized reuse or reproduction of this report, in part or whole, shall be permitted without prior written consent. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Respectfully, ENERCON SERVICES, INC ~-4"~ Thomas A. Hale d:o~tJJ-- Senior Environmental Technician Project Manager DSHS Mold Assessment Consultant 1138 DSHS Mold Assessment Consultant 0141 Attachments: Laboratory Analysis Reports, Photographic Documentation, Mold Remediation Protocol 11100 Ford Road Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75234 phone 972 .484.3854 fax 972 .484.8835 enercon .com ENERCON Excellence-Every project. Every day. August 19, 2010 Mr. Anyone Site Manager Any Bank 1501 N. Road, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas RE: Indoor Air Quality ASSESSMENT Any Bank Lease Space 1501 N. Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX ENERCON Project Number: 21 Dear Mr. Anyone: Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) was retained by Any Bank (Client) to conduct a Limited Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment of the commercial office lease space located at 1501 N. Road in Dallas, Texas. The Limited IAQ Assessment included: visual observations, the collection of instrument readings for moisture, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), temperature and relative humidity (RH), the collection of bio-aerosol samples, the collection of surface samples, the collection of calcium chloride vapor emission tests, and the preparation of a Limited IAQ Report. On July 23, 2010, Mr. Edward B. Barganier, a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed employee of ENERCON, was at the subject facility to conduct the limited IAQ assessment. Mr. Barganier performed visual observations of site conditions, . collected instrument readings, took photographic documentations, and prepared the sample locations for placement of the calcium chloride vapor emissions tests. On July 26, 2010, Mr. Thomas Hale, a DSHS-licensed employee of ENERCON, was at the subject facility to place the calcium chloride vapor emission testing media. On July 29, 2010, Mr. Hale returned to the site to collect the test media. MEASUREMENTS The following table describes the IAQ measurements that were collected during the assessment at each sample location. The temperature and humidity measurements were collected utilizing a digital combination thermometer/hygrometer. CO and CO 2 readings were collecting using a TSI 8762 IAQ-Calc Indoor Air Quality Meter. Moisture readings were collected utilizing a Delmhorst Model BD-8 moisture meter. ON-SITE MEASUREMENTS Temp . . RH CO2 co Location (OF) (%) (ppm) (ppm) Comments Office A 76.6 46.8 700 0.0 Elevated moisture levels detected under vinyl flooring adjacent to windows. Office B 76.1 · 50.1 662 0.0 Levels within acceptable limits. 12100 Ford Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 pho11e 972.484 .3854 fax 972.484.8835 enercon.com Bank o f NY M ellon-Commerc ial Office Lease Space 1501 N . Plano Road , Ri chard son , T ex as Temp. RH CO2 Location (OJ?\ (0/n\ (nnm) Office C 75.8 48.9 654 Outside 111.7 39 .9 314 co <nom) 0 .0 0.0 Comments Levels within acceptable limits. Levels within acceptable limits. Page 2 Augu st 19 , 2010 ENERCON performed the following equipment calibration acti v ities during the assessment: moisture meter and IAQ-Calc were calibrated as per manufacturer's documentation before each use. BIOAERO SOL SAMPLING Bioaerosol sampling for total mold is used to identify the genera of mold present, as well as the concentration of mold in the air. A spore trap was used to collect the sample, using an air pump calibrated to draw air at a flow rate of 15 liters per minute across the sampling surface for a collection period of 5 minutes (75 liters of air). During the sampling event, particulate matter, including mold, is trapped on an adhesive covered glass slide. The air samples were collected, sealed, labeled, and submitted to Steve Moody Micro Services , LLC, a DSHS-licensed Mold Analytical · Laboratory , for analysis . The laboratory uses direct microscopic examination of the samples to identify the genera of molds present and their concentrations in the air. Both indoor air and outdoor reference samples are collected during this type of testing . Because of the ubiquitous nature of mold spores , the outdoor sample is used as a basis for comparison. Indoor samples are considered to be "acceptable" by industry standards if they contain: • A total concentration of airborne mold spores no greater than that present in outdoor air; and • Each individual genus of mold is no greater than that present in outdoor air. The following Bioaerosol samples were collected: BIOAEROS OL SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY Sample Total Structures Number Sample Location (s /m3) Comments 647428 Office A 80 No pathogenic species detected. 647423 Office B 200 No pathogenic species detected. 647427 Outdoors 23,240 The complete air sample analytical results are provided in the attachments to this report . No elevated mold levels were detected within indoor air samples collected. SURFACE SAMPLING Surface sampling is performed to identify mold spores and/or mold structures on a sampled surface. It is typically used to confirm the presence of mold structures on a surface suspected to contain mold. The sample is collected by pressing vinyl acetate adhesi ve tape against an affected surface. Spores and other mold structures adhere to the tape , providing an indication of mold growth on the surface being sampled. The samples are sealed, labeled and submitted to a microbiological laboratory for direct examination and mold identification. The laboratory uses direct light microscopic examination of the tape samples to determine the presence of mold spores , as well as mold structures such as hyphae (growth structures) or mycelia (filaments)., The following surface sample was collected : SURFACE SAMPLE RESULTS SUMMARY Sample ID Material Description Media Type Fungal Spores Identified Relative Abundance 640036 Under Office A viny l floor Tape Ascospores ; High Epidermophyton 121 0 0 Ford Ro a d Sui r e 20 0 Dallas , T X 7 5234 phone 972.48 4 .3854 fox 972 .48 4 .8 83 5 enerc on .co m Any Bank -Commercial Office Lease Space 1501 N. Road, Dallas , Texas The complete analytical results are provided in the attachments to this report. Page 3 August 18, 2010 Ascospores, a common, non-pathogenic variety of mold, and Epidermophyton, a variety of mold related to skin infections such as athlete's foot, were detected in a tape lift sample obtained from visible suspect mold growth (VSMG) on the break room floor under the vinyl covering. The VSMG appeared to be confined to an area of flooring immediately adjacent to the break room windows where, reportedly, landscaping sprinklers had been misdirected and the resultant moisture had leaked past the window seals. The VSMG appeared not be not present in amounts greater than 25 contiguous square feet, the quantity that would require that remediation be designed and performed by DSHS-licensed professionals. CALCIUM CHLORIDE MOISTURE TESTING Calcium chloride moisture testing is performed to identify the rate at which moisture vapor escapes through the concrete floor surface in a 24 hour period. The sample is collected by clearing a 20 inch by 20 inch patch of concrete of any residues that would impede the flow of moisture vapor. A pre-weighed Petri dish containing calcium chloride ( opened) is placed in the center of the cleared area and placing a plastic dome over the sampling dish. The sample is left in place for 60 to 72 hours. After the allotted time, the dome is cut open and the Petri dish is retrieved, resealed, and re-weighed to calculate the weight gain. CALCIUM CHLORIDE MOISTURE TEST Stop Starting Stopping Weight Sample Start Date ; Date ; Weight Weight Gained Moisture Vapor Emission Number Time Time (grams) (grams) (grams) Value (lbs./1,000 ft 2/24 hrs .) l 7/26 /10 7/29/10 36.7 38.6 1.9 3.27 3:30 pm 2:18 pm 2 7/26/10 7/29/10 36.8 38.8 2.0 3.40 3:39 pm 2:19 pm 3 7/26/10 7/29/10 36.9 38 .9 2.0 3.40 3:44pm 2: 21 pm Although, floor moisture tolerances may differ for individual flooring types, the industry's most stringent moisture level is 3.0 lbs./1,000 ft 2/24 hrs. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ENERCON observed minor VSMG in the break room under the vinyl flooring. Elevated moisture levels were identified beneath and on the vinyl floor backing in Office A adjacent to the windows. The interior gypsum board walls within Office A, selected perimeter offices, and Office B were tested, none of which yielded any elevated moisture levels. No visible evidence of ongoing moisture intrusion was observed at the time of the assessment. ENERCON collected measurements of temperature, humidity, CO, and CO 2 . All readings obtained during the assessment were within recommended ASHRAE Standard levels. ENERCON collected bioaerosol samples to determine total mold in the air. No elevated mold levels were detected. The general flooring industry's most stringent moisture level is 3.0 lbs./1,000 ft 2/24 hrs. All three flooring samples tested at levels above the industry standard. It is recommended that a reputable flooring contractor be retained to provide recommendations for the application of a suitable flooring adhesive considering the elevated moisture vapor emission values presented above. 11100 Ford Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75234 phone 972 .484 .3854 fax 972.484.8835 enercon .com Any Bank -Commercial Office Lease Space 1501 N . Road, Dallas , Texas Page4 August 18, 20 I 0 ENERCON recommends that the VSMG impacted building materials be removed by a Texas-licensed Mold Remediation Contractor following the guidelines presented in the EPA guideline document titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, and the requirements of the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR). As less than 25 contiguous square feet of VSMG has been identified, the TMARR does not require advance notice to be filed, a Mold Remediation Protocol document be prepared, or Remediation Clearance testing be performed. LIMITATIONS: Assessment findings and recommendations are subject to the following limitations: 1. This assessment was based on a limited assessment of conditions existing at the time of the site assessment and presumes that the conditions that have been reported will be addressed. · 2. The readings collected are representative of the specific time and location where they were collected and may not be indicative of conditions throughout the entire structure. Results of the assessment should riot be extrapolated to represent other areas in the building. Total particulate and CO2 levels are highly variable from day to day with results depending on environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, airflows, and sunlight levels. The recommendations and conclusions made in this report may change or need to be amended as new information is obtained, particularly as remediation or renovation processes occur and previously "hidden" or inaccessible areas (such as wall cavities and behind cabinetry) are exposed. The recommendations and conclusions contained within this report represent the b~st professional judgment of ENERCON based on the data collected at 'the time of the assessment as contained herein and this report should be reviewed in its entirety. ENERCON is not responsible for the use of this information outside of its intended purpose. All occupant health inquiries should be referred to a physician knowledgeable in the health effects of environmental mold exposure. This document is the rendering of a professional service, the essence of which is the advice, judgment, opinion, or professional skill. In the event that additional information becomes available that could affect the conclusions reached in this investigation, ENERCON reserves the right to review some or all of the opinions presented herein and change the resulting recommendations if required. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Any Banl<. No unauthorized reuse or reproduction of this report, in part or whole, shall be permitted without prior written consent. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Respectfully, ENERCON SERVICES, INC. signature on file Thomas A. Hale Industrial Hygienist DSHS Mold Assessment Consultant #MACl 138 signature on file Edward B. Barganier Senior Project Manager DSHS Mold Assessment Consultant #MAC0461 Attachments: Laboratory Analytical Results, Photographic Record 12100 Ford Ro a d Su i re 200 Dallas , TX 75234 phone 972.484 .3854 fax 972.484.8835 enercon.com Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 205 1 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Clie n t : Enercon Services, I nc . -Dallas, TX IA Q Mold Report Summarv L ab Job No. DSHS License No.: LABO 117 AIHA EMPAT ID: 102577 P roj ect: R e p ort Date 07/27/2010 1:16 PM Project #: Sample Dat e: 07/23/2010 Sam p l e Ty p e : Spore Trap, Non-cu ltured Spore Trap Typ e: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Quantitative D irect Examination (with.stain) -Standard Profile P age I of 2 On 7/24/2010, three (3) samples were submitted by Ed Barganier of Enercon Serv.ices, Inc . -Dallas, TX ·(located at 12100 Ford Rd #200, Dallas, TX 75234-7420) for Spore Trap, Non-cultu red mold analysis. 1l1is report consists of three sections; a summary section, a data detail section, and an analytical notes section : · .. - Sample Number Volume Sample Description Identification Concen tration (liters) spores/cubic meter ·. -. .. 647428 75 Aspergil lus / Penicillium 40 Basidiospores 40 T otal: 80 647423 75 Basid iospores 40 * See Analytical .Notes report for Hyphal / Spore Fragments 40 further details Myxomycete /Rust/ Smut 120 T otal: 200 647427 75 O u tdoors Agaricus I Agrocybe 440 * See Analytical Notes report for Ascospores 1120 further details Aspergillus / Penicillium 3360 Basidiospores 10600 Cladosporium 2320 Curvularia 240 Drechslera / Bipolaris group 40 Hyphal / Spore Fragments 4480 Myxomycete /Rust/ Smut 200 Nigrospora 40 Pithomyces 40 Torula 360 Total: 23240 St eve Moody Mi cro Servi ces, UC 2051 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phone : (972) 241-8460 Client : Enercon Services , Inc. -Dallas, TX Project: IAQ Mold Report Summarv Lab Job No. DSHS License No .: LABO 117 AlHA EMPAT ID : 102577 ReportDate 07/27/2010 1:16PM Project#: Sample Date : 07 /23/201 U Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold : Quantitative Direct Examination (wi th stain) -Standard Profile Page 2 of 2 On 7/24/2010, three (3) sampl es were su bmitled by Ed Barganie r of Enercon Serv ices, In c. -Dallas, TX (located al 12100 Ford Rd #200, Dallas, TX 75234-7420) for Spore Trap, Non-cultured mold analy sis. This repo rt consists of th ree secti ons; a summary sectio n, a dat a detail section, and an analytical notes sec ti on. . . ___ . . _ . _ . _ Sample Number Volume (liters) Sample Description Identification Concentration spo~s/cubic meter Resulls may not be re p orted excepl in fu ll. Dnlo contained in th is test repo11 re in Les only to lhe samples Les.Led. This report does not express or imply interpretatio n o f lhe result s c ontained be re in. l nterprelalion should be made by a qualified professio n.ii. Steve Moody Micro Services assumes no responsibi lity for the manner in whi ch these samples were collected or handled prior to being received al Lh is laboratory. SMMS ass umes no respons ibility for the qm1li 11cations of personnel performing sampling and/or inte rpretations or this data. Analys t(s): Rob Greene Lab Director : Steve Moody - -------------- _c-. Approved Signatory : r ) ~. ~/Yr" A ---- Th ank yo u for choos ing Steve Moody Micro Serv ices ~ ~ -_/ ----6'--- Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Fanners Branch, TX 75234 Phone: (972) 241-8460 Client: Enercon Services, Inc . -Dallas, TX Project: IA Q Mold Report Data Detail Project#: Sample Date: 07/23/2010 DSHS License No.: LABOI 17 AIHA EMPAT ID: 102577 Lab Job No.: Report Date : 07 /27/2010 I: 16 PM Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-c ultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Qu a ntitative Direct Examination (with sta in) -Standard Profile Page 1 of I This report consists of three sec tion s; a summary sect.ion, a dat a detail sec tion, and an analytical notes sec tion . Results may not be reported except in full. Sample ID: Location : Debris Rating: Media Expires On : Notes Included?: Volume: Agaricus / Agrocybe .P..s.cospore.s . Aspergillus / Penicillium Basidiospores 'Chaetomium Cladosporium ·curvularia Drechslera / Bipolaris group . ·Hyphal I Spore Fragments Memnoniella Myxomycete I Rust / Smut Nigrospora Pithornyces Stachybotrys Torula TOTALS . Analyst Analysis Date Debris Rating Key: 0 -No debris dete cted. l -Trace debris. 2 -Light debri s. 3 -Moderate debris . 4 -Substantial debris . 647428 4 Jan 2011 75 5 -Exte nsive debris . Spore counts adversely affected. 6 -Field bl ank. 647423 5 Jan 2011 75 NOTE: Debris defined as sk in , fibers, pollen grains , in sect part s, and/or other non-fungal particles . 647427 5 Jan 2011 75 Steve Moody Micro Services, LLC 2051 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phone : (972) 241-8460 Client: Enercon Services, Inc. -Dallas, TX Project: IA Q Mold Report Analytical Notes Project#: Sample Date: 07/23/2010 DSHS License No.: LABO 117 AIHA EMPAT ID : 102577 Lab Job No.: , Report Date : 07 /27/2010 1: 16 PM Sample Type: Spore Trap, Non-cultured Spore Trap Type: Allergenco D Test Method: Mold: Quantitative Direct Examination (with stain) -Standard Profile Page l of 1 This report consists of three sections; a summary section, a data det ai l section, and an analytical notes section . Results may not be reported except in full . Samples Analyzed ' Sample No: 647423: Notes: 50% Occluded. Sample No: 647427 : Outdoors Notes: 50% Occluded. -- Field Blanks -· - No discernable field blanks were submitted with this set of samples. NOTE: All remaining samples suitable· for analysis. Methods M~thod: Random pass for non-cultured spore traps utilizing brightfield microscopy; as taught by t~e Mccrone Research Institute. Calculation: Spores/cubic meter= (Raw spore count)*(MDL) Note: MDL (Minimum Detection Limit) is calculated based upon 1 raw spore count. Steve Moody Micro Services recommends two significant figures for calculated values based upon laboratory procedures . PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD Project Name: 1501 N. Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX Enercon Project No.: 21 Photo #61: Mold under vinyl flooring in office. Photo #63: Vinyl sheet flooring in Office C. Note visible warping . Photo #65: Past repair of flooring due to previous moisture damages in Office C . File: Photo Pages Photo #62 : Vinyl sheet flooring in office. Note visible warping. Photo #64: Office B . Photo #66 : Landscaping at Office B window where moisture infiltration reportedly originated . Indoor Environm ental Quality Protocol En erco n Services, Inc . INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT GENERAL PROTOCOL & PROCEDURE GENERAL The purpose of the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Assessment is typically either: a) to document levels of industrial exposure to known contaminants; -or- b) a response to a complaint. Documenting exposure to known contaminants is typically a regulatory issue and there are often industry standard or regulatory guidelines to follow for the sampling. Responding to a complaint is a more diagnostic process and it is the intent of this document to summarize, in very general terms, the steps and processes essential in designing and performing a sampling strategy for such an IEQ Assessment. SCOPE OF WORK An IEQ Assessment includes following components that need to be performed: • Selection of type of building i.e. industrial, commercial, residential, sensitive, etc.; • Documenting IAQ related complaints (i.e. health, odor, etc .) as a diagnostic tool to aid in determining subsequent sampling; • Documenting processes at the subject facility (i.e. manufacturing, chemicals, etc.) as a diagnostic tool to aid in determining subsequent sampling; • Selection of pollutants of concern corresponding to the type of building, processes, and site complaints; • Designing the monitoring program of selected pollutants of concern; • Setting up of IAQ guideline values for selected pollutants. The first step in the preparation of a sampling protocol is the definition of the sampling objectives or of the hypothesis to be tested. Coordination through the ENERCON Certified Industrial Hygienist is required. Once the samp ling/monitoring objectives have been defined, the second step is to establish a list of relevant sampling/monitoring constituents and their variation ranges. The variation range of each constituent may be found in literature, by sampling, or through consultation. For each of the selected constituent, a sampling/monitoring protocol is then established, which includes following steps : 1. Occupant/Client interview 2. Identification of relevant measuring parameters 3. Building and ventilation characterization 4. Sampling locations 5 . Time of sampling/monitoring 6. Duration of sampling/monitoring 7 . Number of samples/monitored data 8. Instrumentation 9. Calibration 10. Sampling/monitoring administration 11. Laboratory analysis 12 . Reporting Indoor Environmental Quality Protocol Enercon Services, Inc . REPORTING Reports must include: • a summary of observations • sampling performed o Sampling methodology o Summary of results o Comparison of results to applicable standards (PEL, Action Limit, etc.) • conclusions o Identified IAQ related issues o Probable causation • recommendations may include: o Protection of occupants from exposures to identified contaminants o Repair of identified causation sources o Additional sampling o Remediation of identified hazards o Establishing an IAQ management and maintenance program to reduce IAQ risks. ENERCON Excellence -Every project. Every day. MOLD ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of the Mold Assessment Protocol is to identify, characterize, and quantify the presence of moisture and mold/fungal impacted materials. The Assessment shall encompass interior spaces of all buildings and other structures on the subject property. The Assessment may be expanded by the provisions in the contract or Work Order. The Assessment results will be used to determine the proper management or remediation of identified mold/fungal impacted materials to ensure occupant safety, compliance with regulatory requirements, and/or managing the handling of mold/fungal impacted materials for demolition and abatement projects. The scope of work of the Assessment involves tasks which will provide the information to complete the requirements of the following Report Outline. The report is to contain: • A plan illustrating sample locations, areas of visible mold/fungal impact, and areas of moisture impacted materials. • A table with sample site descriptions, areas of visible mold/fungal impact, and areas of moisture impacted materials . • Concisely captioned color photographs as relevant. • Laboratory analysis performed by a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed, and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) certified, laboratory for Environmental Microbiology. Laboratory documentation, including qualifications, results of sample analysis, chain of custody, and laboratory QA/QC procedures, is to be included in the report. • Conclusions and recommendations regarding causation of any noted moisture infiltration and/or mold growth. • ·conclusions and recommendations regarding additional sampling or remediation, if applicable. • In the event mold/fungal impacted materials are detected at the site, a Mold/Fungal Abatement Cost Estimate is to be prepared as a separate document. The locations and quantity of impacted materials should be provided. The sources of any moisture intrusion should be identified. The cost of preparing the Mold/Fungal Abatement Specifications/Protocol, as well as estimated remediation contractor fees is to be included in the cost estimate. The Survey must be conducted by a DSHS-licensed mold professional. The report must be signed by a DSHS-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. In the event abatement of mold and moisture impacted material is expected, a determination for asbestos in the materials to be removed should be made. A determination should be made through the use of existing asbestos survey data, or by the collection and analysis of building materials, by a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Inspector, at the time of the mold Assessment. Page 1 Exhibit K -Mold Assessment Protocol Enercon Services, In c. Pre-Survey Procedures Conditions immediately before and during the survey can affect the quality of the sampling data; therefore, it is critical to ensure the following procedures are followed and that efforts are coordinated with on-site management • Weather forecast should be checked in advance to avoid inclement weather conditions. Extreme low temperatures should be avoided . • There should be no precipitation for 24 hours prior to or during the survey. • HV AC and typical building systems should be operational with clean filters for a minimum of 48 hours prior to conducting testing. In the event the above criteria are not met, the Project Manager should be notified immediately and the Client notified by the Project Manager. Any deviations from prescribed protocol should be documented in the field notes and the final report. For other than specific site access, details as required to complete the survey and sampling; questions and communication with outside parties should be directed to the Project Manager. I. Personnel, Equipment, and Other Considerations • Client contact and/or designated site representatives should be interviewed regarding: o Location and extent of past moisture infiltration o Location and duration of odors o Location, description, and duration of occupants health complaints • Sampling pumps should be calibrated immediately prior to collecting samples, and re- checked on a daily basis, or between episodes if breaks are taken . • Prior to affixing air sampling cassette, tubing, or plates; the sampling pump and equipment should be decontaminated using disposal wipes. • If a local laboratory is not used, sampling should be conducted during times that allow for overnight shipping to the laboratory. Weekends and holidays should be avoided . The laboratory should be contacted the day following shipment of samples to ensure samples arrived on time and in good condition. • During sampling, relative humidity and temperature readings should be taken and documented . • Visible evidence of moisture and fungal growth should be noted. • Moisture meter readings should be taken at all locations where visual evidence of past or present moisture infiltration are observed, as well as at representative locations throughout the subject facility. • Any background and outdoor samples should be collected at times and in locations to reflect true background, ambient conditions. Do not collect background samples from flower beds, areas of decaying vegetation, or large areas of bare soil. Page 2 --------------- Exhibit K -Mold Assessment Protocol Enercon Services, Inc . Spore Trap Air Sampling Procedures The following procedures are to be used when collecting air samples using a spore-trap cassette: • One cassette is used for each sample location. The cassette should be inspected to ensure it is properly sealed and without damage. • The cassette serial number is used to identify the sample. The serial numbers should be referenced on the Chain-of-Custody . • The flow rate of the sampling pump is to be calibrated to 15 liters per minute (Umin). • A cassette is unsealed, installed on the sampling pump, and the pump is operated for a minimum of 5 minutes. • The cassette is then removed from the pump, and inlet and outlet orifices of the cassette are sealed. • The cassette is then placed in a zip-lock bag, and identified with the site address, apartment or townhome unit number, and the room/specific location in which the sample is collected. The sample information (including job name, number, date, sampling times, etc .) is entered on the Chain-of-Custody. • The samples are transported to the laboratory or shipped using overnight shipping methods. II. Anderson Sampling Procedures The following procedures are used when collecting air samples using the Anderson sampler. • One malt extract agar (MEA) plate is used for each sample location. • Care is to be taken when handling the plates to avoid contamination, damage, or plate material disturbance. • A permanent marker is used to write the unique samp le number on the bottom of the plate. • The plate cover is removed, the agar plate placed in the Andersen sampler and the sampler closed. • The sampler is operated for 10 minutes at a flow rate of 28.3 Umin. • The plate is then removed, and the plate cover immediately replaced and sealed in place. • The agar plate is then placed in a zip-lock bag, and identified with the site address, apartment or townhome unit number, and the room/specific location in which the sample is collected. The sample information (including job name, number, date, sampling times, etc.) is entered on the Chain-of-Custody. • The samples are to be transported to the laboratory or shipped using overnight shipping methods. III. Wall-Check Sampling Procedures The following procedures are used when collecting air samples behind walls using Spore Trap cassettes. • One disposable inner wall adapter is used for each sample location. Page 3 --------------- Exhibit K -Mold Assessment Protocol Enercon Services, Inc. • A hole, ranging from :Ys " to Yi'' in diameter, is drilled into the wall at the sample location. Sample locations are based upon water staining, known history, or thermal imaging. When using thermal imaging, the entire surface area should be scanned. Findings should be noted on a site plan. • One cassette is used for each sample location. • The cassette serial number is used to identify the sample. • The flow rate of the sampling pump is calibrated to 15 liters per minute (Umin). • A cassette is unsealed, installed on the sampling pump, and connected to the inner wall adapter. The pump is operated for 1 minute, the cassette removed from the pump, and inlet and outlet orifices of the cassette sealed. • The cassette is then placed in a zip-lock bag, and identified with the site address, apartment or townhome unit number, and the room/specific location in which the sample is collected . The sample information (including job name, number, date, sampling times, etc.) is entered on the Chain-of-Custody. • The drill hole is patched using a suitable patching compound. • The samples are transported to the laboratory or shipped using overnight shipping methods. REPORT OUTLINE Title Page [ with signature of Certified Professionals] Table of Contents Lists of Figures, Tables, Appendices LO Scope of Work 2.0 Property and Building Description 3.0 Investigative Methods • Building Conditions (Temperature, Humidity, Weather Conditions, Ventilation Assessment) • Sampling Protocol • Moisture Sources • Laboratory Analytical Methods 4.0 Results of Investigation • Visual Findings (include quantities) • Laboratory Findings • Acceptance Criteria 5.0 Assessment • Summarize Visual Findings and Quantities • Summarize Moisture Sources • Summarize Laboratory Findings 6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 7.0 Limitations 8.0 Appendices • Maps of Sample Locations, Visible Mold Locations, Water Impacted Materials • Laboratory Reports and Chains of Custodies • Color Photographs of Interior Visual Findings and Conditions. • Professional Licensing and Certificates Page 4 -------------- ENERCON Excellence -Every project. Eve ry day. MOLD MANAGEMENT PLAN PROTOCOL The Mold Management Plan Protocol (M2P) is intended to provide guidance for identifying and addressing moisture and mold in the subject building. The primary objective of this document is to assist the property manager and other building personnel to identify and address moisture conditions at the facility that could lead to unusual mold growth. When unusual mold growth occurs, the essential objectives in assessing and conducting response actions are: 1) prevent exposure to building occupants, 2) prevent exposure to site workers; and 3) prevent recurrence of mold. Unlike asbestos, lead-based-paint, or other indoor environmental issues, nationwide regulatory requirements have not been established to dictate specific prevention measures or response actions for mold-affected buildings. The State of Texas has, however, implemented the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) for the regulation of mold assessors and remediators conducting mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality. This guidance document is prepared to provide a structured decision-making process to aid in applying a practical, consistent approach to assessment and selection of response actions i:'n ·- moisture-and mold-affected buildings. In all cases, the underlying cause of the occurrence and possible consequences of continued mold growth must be considered, and appropriate steps implemented. · The approach of the M2P is to treat mold with caution (irrespective of the particular organisms identified) while allowing practical preventative and precautionary activities, and selected response actions that are not unduly burdensome. To facilitate the timely assessment of moisture and mold, the emphasis of the M2P is on observation and . physical evaluation, not biological testing. If these activities become (or are perceived to be) unduly costly or burdensome, they may constitute a disincentive to facility personnel acting proactively to prevent a minor condition from worsening. In all cases, it is critical that moisture and mold be addressed in a manner that encourages timely assessment and response. In those circumstances that warrant assessment by a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC), a thorough visual examination, and evaluation of symptoms and amplification sources is generally considered more reliable in identifying indoor environments requiring intervention than biological testing. The MAC will consider the circumstances surrounding each occurrence prior to determining if biological testing is warranted and what procedures should be used. Therefore, routine assessment and response actions do not ordinarily involve ·biological testing unless other, complicating factors arise. The principal factors that may prompt biological testing include: complaints of symptoms, moisture or mold occurrences in association with HV AC systems or distributed across large portions of the property. --------------Page 1 Exhibit L -Mold Managem ent Plan Pro to co l Enercon S e rvice s, In c. Most facilities are managed by 3rd party management companies and in many cases have individually assigned on~site management teams. Mold prevention plans may vary between properties based upon building types and uses as well as property managers; however, several aspects of a mold prevention plan are consistent. An effective M2P for fixed facilities might include detailed information within the following general categories: • Introduction Mold characteristics Operational risks exposures Operational keys to mold prevention Purpose and Policy statement of program • Program organization • Roles and responsibilities Communication protocols Incident documentation • Prevention and Inspection Inspection schedules Documentation of work maintenance activities Documentation of inspections • Response procedures Reference industry standards for both water response and mold response Water intrusion and mold response procedures • Subcontractor Management Pre-qualifying subcontractors for water intrusion responses Pre-qualifying subcontractors for mold response • Training Awareness training course outline and schedule for management and property staff Refresher/ongoing/project-specific training • Special considerations OSHA/Safety Asbestos and lead-based paint as hidden exposures Addressing grey or black water intrusion incidents • References Current industry standards for addressing prevention, water intrusion and mold response activities, i.e. US EPA, NYC Dept of Health, IICRC, ASHRE, ACGIH, etc . ----------------Page 2 ---------------- Exhibit L -Mold Management Plan Protocol Enercon S erv ices, Inc . MOISTURE ASSESSMENT AND MOLD PREVENTION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Moisture 1.2 Mold 1.3 Responsibilities and Duties 1.3.1 The Property Manager 1.3.2 Moisture and Mold Awareness Training 1.3.3 Outside Contractors 1.3.4 Tenants 2.0 Preventative Measures 2 .1 Routine Inspection and Maintenance 2.2 Water Infiltration 2.3 HV AC System 2.4 Vapor Barriers 2 .5 Alternative Interior Coatings 2 .6 Other Indicators 3.0 Tenant Interaction 3.1 Tenant Responsibilities 3.2 Indoor Mold Fact Sheet 3.3 Tenant Complaint 3 .4 Assessment of Mold Occurrence 3 .5 Project Summary Form 4.0 Assessment and Response Selection 4 .1 Preliminary Evaluation 4.1.1 Visual Observations 4.1.2 Odors 4.1.3 Moisture Survey 4 .2 Levels of Respon se 4 .3 Selection of a Level of Response 4.3.1 Level A -Housekeeping 4 .3 .1.1 Level A Criteria 4.3.1.2 Personnel Protection 4.3 .1.3 Response Actions 4.3.1.4 Completion 4.3.2 Level B -Housekeeping With Respiratory Protection 4.3 .2.1 Level B Criteria 4.3 .2.2 Personnel Protection 4 .3 .2.3 Respon se Actions 4.3.2.4 Completion 4.3 .3 Level C -Professional Assessment/ Removal 4 .3.3 .1 Level C Criteria 4.3.3.2 Additional Assessment 4 .3 .3 .3 Personnel Protection 4 .3.3.4 Response Action 4.3 .3.5 Completion 4.4 Biological Testing 4 .5 Indoor Air Quality Inve stigation Page 3 -------------- Exhibit L -Mold M anagement Plan Protocol Enercon Services , Inc. 5.0 Response Actions 5 .1 Water Removal 5.2 Spray Disinfection 5.3 Disinfection by Scrubbing 5.4 Encapsulation 5 .5 Removal of Materials 5.6 Removal of Moldy Materials in a Negative Pressure Enclosure APPENDICES Appendix A: Forms Mold Awareness Training Tracking Form Mold Evaluation Checklist Project Summary Form Appendix B: Summary of Common Fungi and Bacteria TSCA List of Toxic Microorganisms Appendix C: Response Actions Appendix D : Selected References Appendix E : Tenant Lease Addendum and Moisture and Mold Control Instruction s Appendix F: Indoor Mold Fact Sheet Appendix G: EPA-Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Appendix H: Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) Page 4 -------------- ENERCON Excell ence-Every project. Eve ry day. MOLD POST REMEDIATION ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of the Mold Post Remediation Assessment protocol is to determine and document if identified mold and mold-impacted materials have been remediated as specified. The Assessment may be expanded by the provisions in the contract or Work Order. Pre-Assessment Procedures Conditions immediately before and during the assessment can affect the quality of the sampling data; therefore, it is critical to ensure the following procedures are followed and that efforts are coordinated with on-site management: • Weather forecast should be checked in advance to avoid inclement weather conditions. Extreme low temperatures should be avoided. • There should be no precipitation for 24 hours prior to or during the survey. • The sampling should be conducted under controlled conditions, and the area to be sampled closed for approximately 24 hours prior to the sampling. • HV AC systems should be operational with clean filters for a minimum of 24 hours prior to conducting testing. In the event the above criteria are not rriet, the Project Manager should be notified immediately and the Client notified by the Project Manager. Any deviations from prescribed protocol should be documented in field notes and final report. For other than specific site access details, as required to complete the survey and sampling, questions and communication with outside parties will be directed to the Project Manager, or designated state-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. Requirements If more than 25 contiguous square feet of mold growth was identified at the subject facility, the clearance testing shall follow the criteria specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed Mold Assessment Consultant in the Mold Remediation Protocol required by the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR). In the absence of specified clearance criteria, the post remediation assessment shall be performed as follows: 1. The identified source of moisture, fostering mold and/or bacteria growth shall be remedied prior to the evaluation. If plumbing leaks, roof leaks, or other obvious means of water infiltration in the remediation work areas can be inferred from a visual inspection, sampling will not be conducted. 2 . Work area shall be free of debris, dust, visible mold, water-or mold-damaged materials, or moldy odors . 3 . Surfaces (such as wall studs, floor joists, and ceiling joists) where remediation occurred shall not be concealed by polyethylene sheeting. 4 . Recommended containments shall be in place. --------------Page 1 Exhibit M -Mold Pos t Remediati on A ssessment Protocol Enercon Servic es, In c. • There shall be no visible evidence of moisture and fungal growth. • Any background and outdoor samples should be collected at times and in locations to reflect true background, ambient conditions. Do not collect background samples from flower bed s, areas of decaying vegetation, or large areas of bare soil. Spore Trap Sampling Procedures The following procedures are to be used when collecting air samples using spore trap cassettes: • One cassette shall be used for each sample location. The cassette should be inspected to ensure it is properly sealed and without damage . • The cassette serial number shall be used to identify the sample. The serial numbers should be referenced on the Chain-of-Custody . • The flow rate of the sampling pump is to be calibrated to 15 liters per minute (Umin). • A cassette is unsealed, installed on the sampling pump, and the pump is operated for 5 minutes. • The cassette is then removed from the pump, and inlet and outlet orifices of the cassette are sealed. • The cassette is then placed in a zip-lock bag, and identified with the site address, apartment or townhome unit number, and the room/specific location in which the sample is collected . The sample information (including job name, number, date, sampling times, etc.) is entered on the Chain-of-Custody . • The samples are transported to the laboratory or shipped using overnight shipping methods. The report is to contain: • A plan illustrating sample locations, and the extent of remediation. • A table with sample site descriptions, and areas of remediation. • Concisely captioned color photographs as relevant. • Laboratory analysis performed by a DSHS-licensed, and American Industrial Hygiene Association (All-IA) certified, laboratory for Environmental Microbiology. Laboratory documentation, including qualifications , results of sample analysis , chain of custody, and laboratory QA/QC procedures, is to be included in the report. • Conclusions and recommendations regarding the completion of the specified remediation and additional sampling or remediation, if applicable. • Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation The Assessment must be conducted and signed by a DSHS-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. ----------------Page 3 ---------------- Exhibit M -Mold Post R em ediation Assessment Protoco l En e rcon Servic es, Inc. REPORT OUTLINE Title Page [ with signature of Certified Professional s] Table of Contents Lists of Figures, Tables, Appendices 1.0 Scope of Work 2.0 Property and Building Description 3.0 Investigative Methods Building Conditions (Temperature, Humidity , Weather Conditions, Ventilation Assessment) Sampling Protocol Laboratory Analytical Methods 4.0 Results of Investigation Visual Findings Laboratory Findings Acceptance Criteria 5.0 Assessment Summarize Visual Findings Summarize Laboratory Findings 6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 7 .0 Limitations 8.0 Appendices Maps of Sample Locations, Extent of Remediation Laboratory Reports and Chains of Custodies Color Photographs of Interior Visual Findings and Conditions Professional Licensing and Certificates Page 4 --------------- FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ENERCON SERVICES, INC. Due to the sensitive nature of the information disclosed, only .Q!!£ original document has been produced and is included in the original, bound proposal and not in the five (5) duplicate unbound copies or the electronic version of the completed proposal submitted by Enercon Services, Inc. City of Fort Worth ENV 11-02: AIHS Enercon Services, Inc. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES - STATEMENT OF RESIDENCY liiiiil City of Fort Worth Request for Qualifications 2.10 STATEMENT OF RESIDENCY The following information is required by the City of Fort Worth in order to comply with provisions of state law , TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE § 2252 .001 , State or Political Subdivision Contracts for Construction , Supplies , Services ; Proposals by Nonresident. Every provider shall affirmatively state its principal place of business in its response to a request for proposal. Failure to provide the required information shall result in your proposal being declared non-responsive . Providers ' cooperation in th is regard will avoid costly time delays in the award of proposals by the City of Fort Worth. For this reason , each Prov ider shall complete and return , with its proposal , the Statement of Residency Form . Failure to provide all required information shall result in the proposal being considered non-responsive . TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE § 2252 .001 defines a Texas "resident bidder" as a bidder whose principal place of business * is in the state of Texas , including a Provider whose ult imate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in the state of Texas . TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE § 2252 .001 defines a "Nonresident bidder" as a bidder whose parent company or majority owner does not have its principal place of business * in the state of Texas . Bidder's complete company name Enercon Services , Inc . ------------------ State your business address in the adjacent space provided if you are a Texas Resident bidder : State your business address in the adjacent space provided if you are a Nonresident bidder : 12100 Ford Road , Suite 200 Dallas , Texas 75234 *The State Purchasing and General Services Commission defines Pr incipal Place of Business in Texas as follows : • The business entity has at least one permanent office located within the State of Texas , from which business activities other than submitting proposals to governmental agencies are conducted and from which the proposal is submitted , and ; • The business entity has at least one employee who works in the Texas office . Form (Section 2 .10) prepared by : ENV 11-02: AIHS January 13 , 2011 Name Jeann i e Brown T itle Bus i nes s Devel opment Date 1 -13 - 2 0 1 1 2-19 - - PROVIDER'S LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE HISTORY ENERCON Excellence -Every project. Every day. Enercon Services , Inc. (ENERCON) current operations include 16 offices and approximately 1200 employees . In the last five years , ENERCON has completed almost 20 ,000 projects with over 700 million in fees during this evaluation period . During this five yea r period, ENERCON has not had any legal or enforcement action as defined by this section of any kind by governmental agencies including the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, any other federal agency, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (including its predecessor agency the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission), the Texas Department of State Health Services (including its predecessor agency the Texas Department of Health), and any other state agency, commi ss ion or department, whether in Texas or elsewhere, when such enforcement action is a result of violations, real or alleged , of any laws , licenses, permits, judicial orders, or administrative orders , relating to the protection of the environment. This includes our individual license holders that our current employees to our knowledge. ENERCON does not have any active suits regarding performance of services. The following suit was settled out of court in November 2009 . A. Style of Case Gene Booker, an individual Ann Booker, an individual Tammie Lambert, an individual Plaintiffs Vs. W R Hess Company, a corporation , and Enercon Services, Inc., a corporation Defendants B. Cause Number and Date -Case No. CJ-2008-99 filed June 26, 2008 C. Court -District Court of Kiowa County, Oklahoma D. Date of Disposition -Currently in discovery. E. Settlement Information -Case Settled during mediation. F. Name/ Addresses of All Parties Gene Booker -PO Box 220 , Chattanooga, OK 73528 Ann Booker -PO Box 220 , Chattanooga, OK 73528 Tammie Lambert -503 East 13th , Snyder, OK 73566 W.R. Hess Company-3030 Northwest Expressway Suite 1500 , OKC, OK 73112 -(405) 948-8818 Enercon Services, Inc . -5100 E. Skelly Drive, Suite 450, Tulsa , OK 74135 -(918) 665-7693 G. Counsel List and Phone Numbers: Plaintiffs Edinger & Blakley, P .C. Robert D . Edinger 405-286-0251 Kenneth H . Blakley 405-286-0251 Defendants W .R. Hess Crowe & Dunlevy L. Mark Walker 405-235-7700 Paul D . Trimble 405-235-7700 Enercon Service, Inc. Grimes, Anderson & Day Richard Grimes -405-330-0700 Jerry Day -405-330-0700 H. Judgement and Order of Judgement -None. Settled. On June 26 , 2008 , the Plaintiffs filed a case against W R Hess Company and Enercon Services , Inc. W .R. Hess is the lessee operator of a gasoline sales facility on the Plaintiffs' property. The Plaintiffs operate gaso line sales and a ENERCON Excellence -Every proj ect. Eve ry da y. convenience store on the property. In 1990 (prior to Enercon providing remediation services) an underground storage tank (UST) system was removed by W.R Hess and a new tank system installed . The petroleum release was discovered during the UST removal. Enercon has been engaged by the W R Hess Company and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) since approximately 1995 to assess site conditions and perform corrective actions as required by the OCC. Enercon has no contractual relationship with the Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs have alleged that W R Hess Company and their subcontractor Enercon are responsible for damages to the Plaintiffs for failure to (i) properly inspect, test, monitor and operate the fuel systems on the property; (ii) install proper equipment or take other protective measures to prevent leaks from the systems ; (iii) notify and warn the Plaintiffs and the Public of leaks or potential leaks in the systems, testing thereof and remediation plans therefore; (iv) report contaminants on the property; (v) take all measures to protect the Plaintiffs and Public from damages of site contamination and migration of contaminants; (vi) design, construct and operate a proper site remediation system; and (vii) protect Plaintiffs from all injury or damage relating to contaminants on the property. This case was settled during mediation . The particulars of the settlement are confidential between the parties . City of Fort Worth Request for Qualifications Certification of Provider's Lega l and Compliance History Complete ONE of the Follow ing Certifications: Certification of Legal Action Report . I certify under penalty of law that the attached Legal Action Report detailing provider's, provider's officers , provider's employees, and provider's proposed subcontractors legal and compliance history relating to the protection of the environment was prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted . Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system , or those persons direct ly responsible for gathering the information , the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, t rue , accurate , and complete . I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Enercon Services, Inc. BY: John R. Corn , P.E. (print or type name of signatory) ( I t 3 / 2e>r r (date) i Certification of NO Legal Action I certify under penalty of law that the legal and compliance history of provider, provider's officers, provider's employees, and provider's proposed subcontractors was researched under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my i nquiry of the person or persons who manage the system , or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information , I hereby certify that no legal action relating to the protection of the environment was brought against provider, provider's officers, provider's employees , or provider's proposed subcontractors within the preceding five years. To the best of my knowledge and belief, this statement is true , accurate , and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations . PROVIDER: (Company Name) BY: (signature) (title) ENV 11-02 : AIHS January 13, 2011 (print or type name of signatory) (date) 2-23 FEE SCHEDULE ENERCON SERVICES, INC. ASBESTOS, MOLD, AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONSULTING SERVICES CITY OF FORT WORTH ANNUAL CONTRACT FEE SCHEDULE (PROPRIETARY INFORMATION) Enercon Services, Inc. performs engineering and technical consulting on a time and materials basis. The hourly fee for personnel is shown in the table below. The indicated hourly rates include direct employee costs such as insurance, vacation, holidays, worker compensation, taxes, other employee costs, and profit and overhead. Straight Time Overtime Project Assi2nment/Title Rate ($/Hr) Factor Certified Industrial Hygienist 115 .00 1.0 1.0 Licensed Individual Asbestos Consultant 90.00 1.0 Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant 78.00 1.0 Licensed Asbestos Management Planner 72 .00 1.0 Licensed Asbestos Inspector 60 .00 1.0 Licensed Air Monitoring Technician 55.00 1.0 Licensed Asbestos Project Manager 55.00 Technician 50.00 1.25 AutoCad Technician 45 .00 1.25 Administrative Assistant 35.00 1.25 Engineering positions require experience or education in the engineering field or disciplines. Technicians include hygienists providing support to other designated professionals and environmental specialists. The overtime rate is the straight time billing rate times the overtime factor for the position. For technicians and clerical positions, the overtime rate 1.25 times the straight time rate. Equipment Charges On some projects, specialized equipment must be used to complete the job effectively, efficiently, and safely. The table below gives the unit rates specified equipment will be at on time and materials. EQUIPMENT lt,,\'1'E($) Low volume air sampling pumps (0.5 to 4 1pm) 25 .00/day/pump High volume air sa mpling pumps (>4 1pm) 25 .00/day/pump .Photo-ionization device 45.00/day Borescope 25.00/day TSI CaJc Temp/RH Meter 40.00/day GE .Protirneter moisture mete r (or equivalent) 15.00/day Thermal-imaging device (FI.JR camera) 225.00/day X-Ray Fluorescence (XRl:-'l device 550 .00/day Phase contrast microscope 75.00/day PPE (includes tyvek, boots, gloves, hard hat, safety glasses) 50.00/man/day Air-purifying Respirators 20.00/man/day Generator 100 .00/day Company Vehicles 0.56/mile (Passenger Cars and Light Trucks) Subcontractor fees Cost+ 10% Laboratory fees (asbestos, mold, othe r analytical) Cost+ 10% Note: These costs apflly to PLM, TEMSMold (cul.tured and non-cu tured), Bacterial, UMA camsters, etc. Other Indirect COSTS The client will be invoiced for other direct costs accrued in connection with authorized work assignments at actual cost plus ten (10) percent. These costs shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Transportation and Living Expenses Communication Expense (Telephone, Postage, Express Delivery Services, etc.) Printing and Reproduction Expense SUBCONTRACTORS Subcontractors will be invoiced at cost plus ten (10) percent. These costs include laboratory analyses and other specialty service companies. Invoicing Invoices are issued monthly and payable within thirty (30) days . ENERCON invoices list total hours, billing rate, total personnel charges, travel and living expenses, and other applicable costs . Amounts outstanding after thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice will be subject to a late charge of one and one-half (1 Yi ) percent per month.