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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

PROJECT NEON DEMOLITION PACKAGE A

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Converse Project No.: 12-43224-01

Prepared For

Nevada Department of Transportation 1263 South Stewart Street

Carson City, Nevada

Prepared By

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS 4840 MILL STREET

RENO, NEVADA 89502

January 18, 2013

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 2.0 –TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR REMEDIATION 2.01 SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................. 2.0-2

2.02 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 2.0-5

2.03 PRE-JOB SUBMITTAL ......................................................................................... 2.0-5

2.04 SITE SECURITY ................................................................................................... 2.0-8

2.05 MATERIALS .......................................................................................................... 2.0-8

2.06 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS ...................................................................... 2.0-10

2.07 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 2.0-10

2.08 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 2.0-12

2.09 WORKER CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, AND DOCUMENTATION .............. 2.0-12

2.10 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANITITIES ................................................. 2.0-13

2.11 INSPECTION ..................................................................................................... 2.0-13

2.12 POST-ABATEMENT SUBMITTAL ............................................................... 2.0-14

2.13 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ......................................................................... 2.0-15

2.14 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .......................................................... 2.0-15

2.15 WORKER PROTECTION PROCEDURES ......................................................... 2.0-16

2.16 AIR MONITORING ............................................................................................... 2.0-17

2.17 WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 2.0-18

2.18 REMOVAL PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 2.0-20

2.19 DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND WASTE LOAD OUT ................................. 2.0-22

2.20 REMOVAL WORK SHALL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL ........................................ 2.0-24

2.21 MAINTENANCE OF ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS ................................................... 2.0-24

2.22 CLEARANCE ...................................................................................................... 2.0-25

2.23 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................... 2.0-26

2.24 RESTORATION WORK ...................................................................................... 2.0-29

2.25 ACM ABATEMENT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................... 2.0-29

2.26 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES ................................ 2.0-30

2.27 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF PCB BALLASTS ......................................................... 2.0-30

2.28 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF SMOKE DETECTORS ................................................ 2.0-31

2.29 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF MERCURY SWITCHES .............................................. 2.0-31

2.30 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF HVAC REFRIGERANT ............................................... 2.0-31

2.31 REGULATORY REFERENCES ........................................................................... 2.0-31

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

PROJECT NEON – DEMOLITION PACKAGE A

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

2.01 SCOPE OF WORK The work of this contract involves activities that will disturb Hazardous Materials, consisting of the following:

Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) Lead-Containing Paint Smoke Detectors Fluorescent Light Tubes PCB Containing Light Ballasts Mercury Switches HVAC (Refrigerant)

The location and type of Hazardous Materials known to be present at the worksite is set forth below and in the survey reports. All survey reports will be accessible on the NDOT project website. The Abatement Contractor shall furnish all labor, employee training and testing, materials, services, permits, equipment, utility, and transportation services required and necessary for the proper removal, transportation and disposal of the following Hazardous Materials: Marsh Trust – 1717 Loch Lomond Way – APN 162-04-311-030

Approximately 1,300 square feet (s.f.) of Sprayed-on Acoustical Ceiling Material which appeared to be typical to the living room, the bedrooms, the master bedroom, the closets, and the laundry room.

Approximately 450 s.f. of Drywall Surfacing which appeared to be typical to the ceilings located in the dining room, the kitchen and the hallway.

The stabilization and/or component removal of loose and peeling lead-containing paint located on the exterior window frames.

5 Smoke Detectors 2 Fluorescent Light Tubes 1 Mercury Switch 1 HVAC Unit (Refrigerant)

Moore Residence – 1709 Loch Lomond Way – APN 162-04-311-032

The stabilization and/or component removal of loose and peeling lead-containing paint located on the exterior wood trim.

5 Smoke Detectors 1 Mercury Switch

Vinas Residence – 1705 Loch Lomond Way – APN 162-04-311-033

Approximately 900 s.f. of Sprayed-on Acoustical Ceiling Material which appeared to be typical to the living room, the dining room, the hallway, the entry, the bedroom closets and the laundry room.

Approximately 2,350 s.f. of Surfacing on Drywall which appeared to be typical to the walls and hard ceilings located in the three north bedrooms, the hall bathroom and the walls in the laundry room.

Approximately 400 s.f. of sheet flooring/mastic which appeared to be typical to the dining room and the kitchen.

Approximately 80 s.f. of sheet flooring which appeared to be typical to the hall bathroom and the laundry room.

1 Smoke Detector 1 HVAC Unit (Refrigerant)

Nelson Residence – 1209 Charmast Lane – APN 162-04-512-004

3 Smoke Detectors 2 HVAC Unit (Refrigerant)

Marshall Bldg. – 322 Wall Street – APN 162-04-513-003

Approximately 300 s.f. of Sprayed-on Acoustical Ceiling Material which appeared to be typical to the north east and the southeast offices.

Approximately 800 s.f. of Surfacing on Drywall which appeared to be typical to the walls located in the north east office, the lobby and the hallway.

12 potentially PCB containing light ballasts – must be evaluated during the abatement process.

7 Fluorescent Light Tubes 1 Mercury Switch 2 HVAC Units (Refrigerant)

Gendall Trust – 307 West Charleston Boulevard – APN 162-04-504-002

Approximately 2,300 s.f. of Surfacing on Drywall which appeared to be typical to the ceiling above the t-bar grid ceiling located in the display rooms east of the east kitchen wall and north of the warehouse wall.

The stabilization and/or component removal of loose and peeling lead-containing paint located on the exterior south exit door.

5 Smoke Detectors 950 Fluorescent Light Tubes 250 potentially PCB containing light ballasts – must be evaluated during the

abatement process. 5 HVAC Units (Refrigerant)

SUH Bldg. – 305 West Charleston Boulevard – APN 162-04-504-003

50 Fluorescent Light Tubes 3 HVAC Units (Refrigerant)

Ellingham Bldg. – 303 West Charleston Boulevard – APN 162-04-504-004

Approximately 550 square feet (s.f.) of Surfacing on Drywall which appeared to be typical to the ceiling above the t-bar grid ceiling located in the lobby.


MLK-Alta Bldg. – 417 South Martin Luther King Boulevard – APN 139-33-601-005 MLK-Alta Bldg. – 433 South Martin Luther King Boulevard – APN 139-33-601-006

4 Smoke Detectors 80 Fluorescent Light Tubes 11 HVAC Units (Refrigerant)

Public Storage – 295 South Martin Luther King Boulevard – APN 139-33-501-012


Storage Equities – 351 South Martin Luther King Boulevard – APN 139-33-601-003


All wall and ceiling attached, but not limited to, wall and floor mounted cabinetry, the lavoratories, the mirrors, electrical fixtures, the urinals, the toilets, the plumbing fixtures, and the partition walls located in each abatement area will be removed, if required, by the Abatement Contractor prior to the commencement of the Abatement Contractor’s scope of work unless the materials are stipulated in these specifications to be removed prior to abatement under negative pressure conditions. All Hazardous Materials as specified herein shall be removed, transported, and properly disposed of in accordance with the requirements of all Applicable Documents, Contract Documents and these specifications. All remediation shall be completed in strict conformance with the time schedule as defined by the Owner. The Abatement Contractor is solely responsible for preparing all necessary regulatory notifications to meet the time schedule. The Abatement Contractor shall be responsible for field verifying all conditions and quantities that may affect his work before beginning this project. If any other Hazardous Materials are identified beyond the scope as specified in these specifications, notify the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative about the location and quantity of the materials within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery. No removal is to be conducted until verified by the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative. The Abatement Contractor shall furnish all required power and water for the duration of the project. 2.02 DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of these specifications the following definitions apply: Owner – Nevada Department of Transportation Owner’s Representative – Converse Consultants Abatement Contractor – The remediation contractor who is awarded the project. 2.03 PRE-JOB SUBMITTAL INFORMATION The Abatement Contractor will prepare pre-job submittals and submit three (3) copies to the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative which shall provide the following information for the abatement phase of this project within five (5) working days prior to the start of the abatement process. The Abatement Contractor will not be authorized to begin the removal at the site until all submittals are approved by the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative. The contract time will not be extended due to submittal delays.

Plan of Action and Procedures: The Abatement Contractor shall provide a plan of action with methods and procedures covering each of the identifiable abatement and/or regulated areas. All procedures used must provide containment of debris and/or contaminated dust and not allow airborne contamination of adjacent areas. Health and Safety Plan: The Abatement Contractor shall provide a written health and safety plan, per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20 through 29 CFR 1926.32 and other applicable Federal, State and local requirements which shall address, but is not limited to the:

Toxic affects to workers from containment activities Chemical and/or Biological Hazards Physical hazards Protective Clothing and Equipment Environmental Monitoring Waste Disposal

Written Compliance Program (Lead Containing Paint): The Abatement Contractor shall provide a written compliance program, per OSHA 1926.62 (e) (2) which shall address, but is not limited to the:

Establishment of regulated areas Establishment of changing areas Establishment of hand washing facilities Engineering controls such as; but not limited to, isolation of areas

critical barriers, mechanical ventilation and wet removal methods. Establish housekeeping practices such as; but not limited to, HEPA

Vacuuming and wet wiping horizontal surfaces. Environmental Monitoring Requests for visual inspection and final clearance testing. Waste Disposal

Contractors Abatement Schedule: The Abatement Contractor shall provide a schedule detailing the estimated start and finish dates for each property including crew size, preparation (setup) time, and removal.

Notifications: The Abatement Contractor shall provide copies of all notifications sent to other entities, and to emergency agencies.

Personal Protection: The Abatement Contractor shall provide a description of respirators, protective clothing, and personal protective

equipment (PPE) to be provided by the Abatement Contractor to his employees and all visitors to the work site. The description shall include brand names and specifications. The Abatement Contractor shall also provide the step-by-step procedure he will employ and enforce for all individuals to enter and exit the wash area through the decontamination facility. Decontamination procedures for tools and equipment shall also be provided.

Waste Disposal and On-site Waste Security: The Abatement Contractor shall provide the procedure to be followed for handling hazardous waste in regard to removal, packaging, storage, transport and disposal at approved waste disposal sites meeting the requirements of, but not limited to, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, US DOT 49 CFR 171, 172 and 173, and EPA CFR 40, Part 61, Subparts A and M. Means of on-site storage and security must also be provided. They must identify waste disposal sites and include them in the pre submittal. It must be noted that the Abatement Contractor will have lockable-closed top waste transfer units present on site prior to the commencement of the asbestos removal process. A general debris dumpster will be required for any non-hazardous debris created by the Abatement Contractor.

Applicable Documents: The Abatement Contractor shall provide copies of each on-site employee’s certifications, recent annual medical examination, and current (within the last year) respiratory fit test in accordance with all regulatory requirements. These documents shall also include biological monitoring results if employees are exposed at/or above the action level for LBP more than 30 days in any consecutive 12 months.

Differential Pressure Units (DPU): The Abatement Contractor shall provide all documents in reference to current DOP certificates for all Differential Pressure Units utilized during the course of this project. All DPU”s must have been tested within 90 days of the project startup date. Copies of the current DOP certificates must be submitted to the Owner’s Representative prior to the commencement of the removal process.

MSDS Documentation: The Abatement Contractor shall provide copies of all MSDS documentation in regards products, equipment to be utilized during the abatement/stabilization process.

2.04 SITE SECURITY All work areas are to be restricted only to authorized, trained and protected personnel. These may include the Abatement Contractor's employees, employees of subcontractors, Owner employees and representatives, Owner’s Representative, regulatory and governmental inspectors, and any other designated individuals. A list of authorized personnel shall be established prior to job start-up and posted in the clean room of the worker decontamination facility and in the Abatement Contractor’s office. The Owner and/or Owner’s Representative shall be notified by the Abatement Contractor of any other authorized visitor before their entry to the job site. A logbook shall be maintained by the Abatement Contractor’s superintendent only and kept in the clean-room area of the worker decontamination system or Abatement Contractor's office. Anyone who enters the work area must record name, affiliation, time in, and time out for each entry. (Copies of all training certificates, licenses, and medical documentation shall be a part of this logbook). Access to all work areas shall be through the worker decontamination system located at the worksite. All other means of access shall be blocked or locked to prevent entry to or exiting from the work area. The only exceptions to this rule are the waste load-out area, which shall be sealed except during the removal of bagged and/or containerized hazardous waste from the work area. Entrance to the worker decontamination system shall be sealed, locked and posted with the appropriate signage when the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative are not on site. The Abatement Contractor shall have control of and shall be responsible for site security for the duration of this project in order to protect work efforts, equipment, safety, and the general public. 2.05 MATERIALS It is not intended that all materials listed herein are required or that all required materials are listed herein. Materials that are delivered shall be in the original packages, containers or bundles bearing the name of the manufacturer, the brand name, appropriate MSDS documentation, and labeling as required by 29 CFR 1910.1200 and/or 29 CFR 1926.62. Damaged, malfunctioning, or deteriorating materials and equipment shall not be used and shall be removed from the premises. Materials and tools that become contaminated with hazardous material shall be disposed of or decontaminated in accordance with the applicable regulations. The following materials are acceptable for use on this project, unless the Technical Specifications state otherwise.

A. Polyethylene Sheeting: Shall be a minimum of 6-mil (0.15mm) thickness unless otherwise specified. The contractor is to minimize the frequency of joints. The manufacturer or independent testing laboratory shall certify all polyethylene sheeting as fire resistant as set forth by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 701, Small Scale Fire Test for Flame-resistant Textiles and Films.

B. Polyethylene Disposal Bags: All disposal bags shall consist of labeled 6-mil

(0.15mm) thick leak-tight polyethylene bag. C. Tape: Shall be capable of sealing joints of adjacent sheets of plastic and for

attachment of plastic sheet to finished or unfinished surfaces of dissimilar materials and capable of adhering under dry and wet conditions, including the use of amended water, chemical removers or removal encapsulants. Tape shall be Nashua No. 357, or approved equal in 2-inch or 3-inch (50 or 75mm) widths.

D. Surfactant (wetting agent): Shall consist of 50% polyoxyethylene ester and 50%

polyoxyethylene ether or equivalent, and shall be mixed with water to provide a concentration of one ounce surfactant to 5 gallons of water.

E. Chemical Remover: Shall be suitable to aid in the removal of ACM (ENVIRO-

SAFE 711 or approved equal). F. Removal Encapsulant: Shall be suitable to aid in removal of ACM such as

Childers Asbestite 1000, Serpiflex Shield #4, BWE 5000, or equivalent; the removal encapsulant shall act as its own solvent (rewettable) and be capable of binding and encapsulating individual asbestos fibers.

G. Impermeable Containers: Shall be suitable to receive and retain any asbestos-

containing or asbestos contaminated materials until disposal at an approved site. (The containers shall be labeled in accordance with OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1001.) Types of containers (i.e. disposal bags, waste drums) to be used will be at the discression of the Abatement Contractor under the approval of the Owner’s Representative.

H. Warning Labels and Signs: Shall be provided as required by OSHA Regulation

29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1910.1200. I. Penetrating Encapsulants: The encapsulant used must be one that is compatible

with and will accept new sprayed on acoustic ceiling material, fire proofing, texture or paint.

J. Bridging Encapsulants: Shall have a Class A fire rating, contain 60% solids by

weight, and have a service temperature of up to 425 C (800 F) such as American Coating FNE High Temperature Sealant, Oceana 666, or approved

equal. Bridging encapsulants shall have coverage of approximately 25 square feet per gallon.

K. Spray Cement: Shall be provided in aerosol cans formulated for use on

polyethylene sheeting. Only materials that do not contain methylene chloride may be used.

L. Tile Adhesive Removal Solvent: Shall be a slow-drying, low odor solvent

intended to remove tile adhesive. This material shall not be flammable or create combustible vapors, or pose significant inhalation hazards.

M. Waste Drums: Shall consist of heavy-duty leak-tight fiberboard or steel drums

with tight sealing/locking metal tops with polyethylene disposal bag liners. It must be noted that waste drums will be required for LBP waste during the course of the project. All drums will be US DOT 49 CFR 178 approved 55 gallon drums labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62 and 40 CFR 261.

Provide all other materials including lumber, nails, and hardware, which may be required to construct and adapt the decontamination areas and barriers that isolate the work areas. 2.06 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS Bids shall be based on the exact materials specified, or on materials that have been accepted as equivalent. The specified products have been used in the design of the project and the preparation of the drawings and specifications, and as such, establish minimum standards of function, dimension, appearance and quality necessary and requisite for this project, which substitutes must meet to be considered acceptable. The burden of proof of equality rests with the party making the request. Materials not specified or accepted, as equivalent shall not be acceptable for installation. The Abatement Contractor shall provide, install and be responsible for all extra costs and/or materials required by himself or any other trade due to his use of alternate accepted materials that have installation requirements different than the specified materials. 2.07 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Provide suitable tools and equipment for safe and efficient removal of hazardous materials. It is not intended that all tools and equipment listed herein are required or that all required tools and equipment are listed herein. Tools and equipment shall be cleaned (decontaminated) before removal from containment. To the degree practical, tools, ladders, and scaffolding should be made of

non-metallic materials. This is for protection against electrical shock and to prevent breaking fibers into increasingly smaller sizes. Pressure Differential and Air Purification System: A negative pressure containment must be established in the work area(s) by means of a local exhaust system. Differential Pressure Units (DPUs) shall exhaust through a minimum three-stage P100 filtration system to the outside of the work area. The equipment shall be in operation for 24 hours per day until final clearance is obtained. The system shall have the following additional characteristics:

A. Filtration equipment shall comply with ANSI Z9.2, Local Exhaust Ventilation.

B. The system shall be capable of maintaining a minimum pressure differential equal to negative 0.02 inches or greater of water column (w.c.), as evidenced by manometric measurements, in the work area relative to adjacent areas and shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum of twelve (12) air changes per hour in the work area.

C. Each Differential Pressure Unit (DPU) that is utilized on the project shall be

tested/certified under the "DOP Test" within a three-month period prior to the start of work. This test is intended to ensure that air does not bypass or leak around the P100 filter assembly within the differential pressure unit or P100 vacuum. Tests shall be performed and written results shall be provided by an agency approved by the Owner’s Representative. Also any costs incurred and time attributed to on site DOP testing shall be the responsibility of the Abatement Contractor.

D. The Abatement Contractor shall provide one (1) strip/graph chart manometer

for each separate containment as directed by the Owner’s Representative. The manometer shall be a continuous read type with an adjustable set-point audible alarm. A certificate of calibration, dated not more than one year before commencement of work, is required to be submitted to the owner.

E. A total of two (2) backup DPU’s shall be located at the work site throughout the

abatement process.

F. All DPU’s will be vented to the outside of the building and routed to the roof area through plywood window inserts or equivalent. If the removal of window glass is required the Abatement Contractor will be responsible for removal and replacement if required.

G. All exhaust duct will consist of spiral wire reinforced plastic in lengths not greater

than 50 feet (30 meters).

Water Filtration System: Water used for showering in the decontamination area and any other asbestos contaminated water must be filtered prior to disposal to the on-site sanitary sewer. The system shall contain a three-stage filtering system with the capability of trapping and retaining 99.9% of all asbestos fibers greater than one (1) micron in size in the wastewater. The filtration system must also be capable of reducing asbestos fibers concentrations below the levels established in EPA’s Clean Water Act for drinking water supplies. Airless Pump: Encapsulants, if spray applied, shall be applied with an airless pump in order to minimize fiber dispersion during the decontamination process. The tip shall have an orifice of .019 to .026 or as required by the manufacturer of the encapsulant selected for use. 2.08 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS The Abatement Contractor's employees shall be licensed by the State of Nevada as Abatement Supervisors or Workers. All work shall be performed under supervision of a bilingual supervisor with a minimum of two (2) years asbestos and lead abatement experience. A minimum of 50% of the crew shall be comprised of workers with a minimum of one (1) year experience. Proof of this experience must be made available upon request of the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative and must be a part of the Abatement Contractor’s submittals. For this project a competent, licensed and knowledgeable employee shall always be stationed outside of the containment. The competent person shall be trained in the recognition and control of all hazardous materials in accordance with all Federal, State and local regulations. 2.09 WORKER CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, AND DOCUMENTATION The Abatement Contractor shall ensure that all employees or agents who may be required to disturb asbestos-containing or asbestos-contaminated materials for abatement and auxiliary purposes and all supervisory personnel who may be involved in planning, execution or inspection of abatement project have adequate training which meets the provisions of 40CFR, Part 763, Subpart E. Each supervisor or worker shall have in his/her possession at all times a current Nevada Department of Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement Section (OSHES) License. All licenses, training respirator fit testing, and medical documentation as required by Federal or State of California Regulations shall be a required part of the Abatement Contractors submittal package. The Abatement Contractor shall ensure that all employees or agents who may be required to disturb lead containing paint and/or lead contaminated materials for

stabilization purposes have adequate training which meets the training and/or certification requirements of CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1926.62. All licenses, training respirator fit testing, and medical documentation as required by Federal or State or local regulations shall be a required part of the Abatement Contractor’s submittal package. The Abatement Contractor shall ensure that all employees have had blood lead levels tested within 2 weeks prior to the commencement of this project and that each worker has documented blood lead levels less than 15 µg/dl of blood. Blood lead levels must also be re-evaluated within one week following the completion of the job with results of these tests included in the final post submittals. 2.10 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES Any increase or decrease of work in this contract will be based on the acceptance of the Owner upon verification by the Owner’s Representative. 2.11 INSPECTION The Owner’s Representative will inspect work and materials installed under this Contract routinely and randomly as the Owner’s Representative deems necessary to insure Abatement Contractor's performance is meeting the intent of the Specifications and that proper safety precautions are being employed. The Owner’s Representative will observe the preparation work to ensure that the containment of all abatement areas are adequately sealed off, that the Differential Pressure Containment System is functioning properly, and that the decontamination enclosure systems and the waste load-out areas are in place. The Abatement Contractor shall not proceed with the gross removal until the Owner’s Representative has inspected the site preparation work and given the Abatement Contractor written authorization to proceed. The Owner’s Representative will observe gross removal, detail work and the work area upon completion to ensure that all visible hazardous and/or contaminated material(s) have been removed. The Abatement Contractor shall not proceed with encapsulation until the Owner’s Representative has conducted a visual inspection, performed clearance testing, and given the Abatement Contractor written authorization to encapsulate. The final clearance will be by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) for ACMs with a visual inspection for the removal of all other hazardous materials. After encapsulation has been performed, the Owner’s Representative will inspect the adequacy of encapsulation of all surfaces where ACM was removed or where ACM

and/or lead-containing paint contamination may have occurred during abatement activities. The Abatement Contractor shall not proceed with final clean up until written authorization has been issued. All inspections requested by the Abatement Contractor shall be scheduled with the Owner’s Representative at least 24 hours in advance. 2.12 POST-ABATEMENT SUBMITTAL A. Upon completion of the work, and before the project being considered complete,

the Abatement Contractor will prepare a report and submit three (3) copies to the Owner’s Representative. The report will contain, but not be limited to, the following:

1. A copy of all notifications to or permits received from Federal, State and

local agencies for this project. 2. A copy of the signed waste manifests (in regards to all hazardous

materials) indicating the place, time and exact quantity received by an approved landfill or disposal facility or agent.

3. A detailed report of all problems and/or incidents encountered during the

project including date, time, and nature of incident. 4. A copy of the log maintained at the job site throughout the work. 5. A copy of any air monitoring performed by the Abatement Contractor,

including the location and credentials of the laboratory performing the analysis.

7. Copies of documented employee blood lead levels following the

completion of the paint stabilization process. 8. A written guarantee that all work was performed in accordance with

contract documents. 9. Copies of all Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests (EPA Form 8700-22 or

equivalent). Note: The waste must be disposed of in Nevada unless there is no in state facility for the waste generated. No waste will be sent to California for disposal. Waste facilities must be indentified in the pre-submittal documents.

10. The name, title, and signature of the person who prepared the report.

B. The Abatement Contractor will certify in writing that the work has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

C. The Post abatement submittal will provide verification documentation that the

project has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, and the submittal shall be provided to, and approved by, the Owner’s Representative as a project requirement prior to processing any final or phase completion pay request.

2.13 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION A. Provide all workers with clean, adequate and properly maintained respiratory

equipment approved by NIOSH. B. During all phases of removal, respirators equipped with P100 filters shall be

utilized, in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection regulations 29CFR1910.134 as determined by either area air monitoring or personal air monitoring.

C. Additional respiratory protection may be required if chemical solvents are used. Note: During the gross removal process of all Class I asbestos removal PAPR’s will be required for all workers within the containment areas. D. The Abatement Contractor must be able to increase the level of respiratory

protection when needed and submit in writing the procedures that will be used to accomplish this. Documentation showing training and proper usage of OSHA approved respirators and the different levels of protection for each employee must also accompany this information.

E. The Abatement Contractor shall deliver personal air sampling results to the

Owner’s Representative within 24 hours of the first shift of any new phase of work or change in operations to demonstrate compliance with this respiratory protection section. See also Section 2.15 AIR MONITORING for additional monitoring requirements. This shall include sampling for asbestos fiber concentrations and lead dust exposure.

F. Single-use or disposable respirators will not be permitted on the job site. 2.14 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A. The Abatement Contractor shall provide workers with sufficient sets of

protective full-body clothing. Such clothing shall consist of full-body coveralls and headgear. Provide eye protection, hard hats, gloves, safety footwear, and other PPE as required by applicable safety regulations and/or set forth in these

specifications. Non-disposable type protective clothing and footwear shall be left in the Contaminated Equipment Room until the end of the abatement work, at which time such items shall be disposed of as hazardous waste, or shall be thoroughly cleaned of all contaminated materials. Disposable type protective clothing, headgear, and footwear may be used and shall be disposed of as contaminated waste. Bare feet will not be permitted.

B. Provide authorized visitors, at no additional cost to the Owner with suitable

protective clothing, headgear, eye protection, gloves, and footwear, whenever they are permitted by the Owner’s Representative to enter the work area.

C. All disposable coveralls shall be Tyvek manufactured by DuPont, Kleenguard,

and Kimberly-Clark or approved equal. 2.15 WORKER PROTECTION PROCEDURES A. The Abatement Contractor shall require all employees involved on this project

to attend a daily, mandatory safety meeting. The Abatement Contractor’s supervisor will conduct the meeting and will outline the specific hazards of this project.

B. Each worker shall, upon entering the job site: Remove street clothes in the clean

change room; put on a respirator and clean protective clothing before entering the equipment room or work area.

C. The Abatement Contractor shall provide an adequate method for cleanup by

employees, and visitors when exiting the containment areas. D. Each worker shall, every time he leaves the work area: Remove gross

contamination from clothing before leaving the work area; proceed to the equipment room and remove all clothing except respirator; still wearing the respirator wash themselves and the respirator as required. Showers will be mandatory – no exceptions in regards to all asbestos Class I removal areas with hand washing facilities for Class II and paint stabilization areas.

E. Following cleanup, each worker shall proceed directly to the clean change room

and dress in clean clothes at the end of each day's work or before eating, smoking or drinking. Before re-entering the work area from the clean change room, each worker and authorized visitor shall put on a clean respirator with new filters and shall dress in clean protective clothing.

F. Contaminated footwear shall be stored in the equipment room when not in use in

the work area. Upon the completion of ACM and/or Lead-Containing Paint removal, dispose of footwear as contaminated waste or clean thoroughly inside

and out using soap and water before removing from work area or from equipment and access area. Set contaminated protective clothing in the equipment room for re-use or place in receptacles for disposal with other contaminated materials.

G. Workers shall not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, chew tobacco or utilize sanitary

(toilet) facilities at the work site except in established locations outside the work and containment areas, and enclosures.

H. Workers shall be fully protected with respirators and protective clothing before

the first disturbance of ACM and/or Lead-Containing Paint or contaminated materials and until final clean up is completed.

I. A job procedure board will be placed outside the decontamination chamber which

will include MSDS for products used, emergency procedures, and location of nearest telephone, emergency phone numbers and sign in log. The Contractor will notify local police, fire, and ambulance service of the location and nature of the project.

2.16 AIR MONITORING A. The Abatement Contractor shall perform all activities using recognized

procedures that minimize airborne fiber concentrations and/or lead dust levels. The Abatement Contractor is responsible for satisfying sampling requirements required by his Insurance.

B. Throughout the removal and cleaning operations, personal air samples will be

taken and analyzed by the Abatement Contractor. The Abatement Contractor’s Competent Person (CP) shall monitor a minimum of 25% of the workers in the containment continuously. The CP qualifications will include two classes on air monitoring or one class and documented experience under the supervision of an Industrial Hygienist, and shall have two years experience in air monitoring. Analysis shall be by a NIOSH 582 trained and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) registered microscopist or an AIHA accredited lab following NIOSH Method 7400 procedures for asbestos. The analysis of lead samples will be analyzed by a certified EPA NLLAP Laboratory utilizing NIOSH Method 7082. Results shall be submitted to the Owner’s Representative within 24 hours of the end of shift for asbestos and 72 hours for Lead.

2.17 WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS A. Before commencing with set-up, the Abatement Contractor shall have project

plans and specifications on site, the area will be secured with appropriate asbestos and/or lead warning signs and barrier tape to the satisfaction of the

Owner’s Representative and in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards.

B. The Abatement Contractor shall furnish all required power and water for the duration of the project. The Abatement Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining all removal areas, decontamination unit(s) and field office(s) in a safe electrical condition for workers, employees, and visitors. All electrical work and materials shall be installed in accordance with the national electric code and all other applicable codes.

C. The Abatement Contractor shall supply power for the Owner’s Representative as necessary for clearance air monitoring.

D. The Abatement Contractor shall establish minimum lighting requirements as

follows: A minimum of 10 foot candles in the general work area and a minimum of 30 foot candles on working surfaces where removal or detailing work, or visual inspections by the Owner’s Representative are taking place.

E. The Abatement Contractor shall seal off all doors, windows, vents or other air

passages into the contained work area, except make-up air passages, with 6-mil poly as critical barriers.

F. The Abatement Contractor will provide and install plexi-glass view-windows

which allow observation, to the extent possible, of all stripping and removal of ACM from outside the barrier at locations designated by the Owner’s Representative. Vision windows shall be 18”x18” clear plexi-glass and shall not be blocked or obscured.

G. The Abatement Contractor will establish a pressure differential containment

system which produces a minimum of twelve (12) air changes per hour in the work area and maintains a minimum pressure differential of 0.02 inches w.c. between the inside and outside of the work area. The Abatement Contractor shall provide a manometer, located as directed by the Owner’s Representative. This manometer shall be a strip/circular graph printout with an adjustable set point audible alarm.

H. The Abatement Contractor shall seal off all electrical plugs, utility boxes, fire

alarms, etc., with two layers of 6-mil poly and tape.

I. The Abatement Contractor shall provide as many stored pressure fire

extinguishers as are necessary to insure that no more than 75 feet exists between a fire extinguisher and any point at or within the containment; and in no case shall there be less than one (1) fire extinguisher on a floor or near each

usable stairwell at the site. Locate the fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose.

J. Poly containment barriers shall be constructed using as a minimum, two (2)

individual layers of 6-mil poly critical barriers within the removal areas, and one (1) additional 6-mil poly drop over the floor layers during the gross removal process. All seams shall be sealed with tape. If alternate containment procedures are requested, approval will be based on a "no impact" judgment on the protection to facilities or the final product provided to the Owner’s Representative.

The requirement for containment and local ventilation systems shall not apply when the stripping or removal is accomplished exclusively with a glove bag technique.

K. All ACM shall be adequately wetted during stripping or removing.

L. All entrances to rooms, areas, or buildings located immediately prior to any

entry/exit into the containment in a demolition or renovation shall display signs with the following legend which is easily read by the public (English and Spanish). The warning signs shall, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of 20” x 14” upright format signs specified by OSHA and this paragraph.

DANGER ASBESTOS

CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

and/or

WARNING

LEAD WORK AREA POISON

NO SMOKING OR EATING M. The Abatement Contractor shall seal all ventilation openings (supply and

exhaust), doorways, convectors, and other areas in/into the work areas with duct tape alone or with polyethylene sheeting at least 6-mil in thickness taped securely in place with duct tape. All necessary equipment, casework, cabinetry (i.e. sinks) shall be removed prior to the gross abatement process.

N. The Abatement Contractor shall provide self-contained, single occupant toilet

units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type. Provide units properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

O. The Abatement Contractor shall provide First Aid Supplies complying with

governing regulations and recognized recommended within the construction industry.

2.18 REMOVAL PROCEDURES ACMS It is not intended that all procedures listed herein are required or that all procedures are listed herein. A. 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.

B. Saturated ACM shall be removed in manageable sections. Surrounding areas

shall be periodically sprayed and maintained in a wet condition until visible material is cleaned up.

C. Utilize P100 vacuums as sections are lifted to remove dust, dirt, or debris that

might be disturbed. D. All ACM material removed shall be carefully bagged and transported to a closed

top/lockable dumpster lined with 6-mil poly. The Abatement Contractor is to limit the amount of waste and provide continuous removal from the work area. The waste load out will consist of a minimum two-stage system.

NOTE: All gross material will be removed from the containments at the end

of each work shift. Also waste load out through the decontamination unit will not be acceptable unless work space constraints become an issue.

E. Asbestos-containing wastes with sharp-edged components (e.g., nails, screws,

metal lathe, tin sheeting), which may tear the polyethylene bags and/or sheeting shall be placed into an approved container for transport and disposal.

F. Dumpsters used for friable material shall be lined with two (2) layers of 6-mil

polyethylene sheeting. Only closed top dumpsters shall be used, and the dumpster shall be kept locked at all times other than waste load-out.

G. Remove and containerize all visible accumulations of asbestos-containing material and asbestos contaminated debris.

H. Maintain surface of the exterior asbestos control areas and all containment areas

so that they are free of accumulations of asbestos debris. Restrict the spread of dust and debris, clean all surfaces in the work area and other contaminated areas with water and/or P100 vacuum equipment.

I. Encapsulation of the containment areas will be permitted only after visual

inspection and PCM clearances are completed and approved by the Owner’s Representative.

PAINT STABILIZATION A. Regulated Area: A regulated work area shall be established for all work. The

work area shall be secured from access by all unauthorized personnel. The area will be demarcated as a regulated area with barrier warning tape at the perimeter approximately 20 feet from the structure. Barrier tape labeling will consist at a minimum “Caution Lead Hazard - Do Not Enter” or an approved equivalent. The Contractor shall provide one (1) layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting as close to the foundation out a minimum distance of 10 feet. The sheeting shall be weighted at the foundation and along all edges and seams. It will be required to erect vertical shrouds or suspend work if constant wind speed exceeds 15 mph or there is visible movement of debris beyond ground sheeting. On a daily basis all dust and debris will be collected by HEPA vacuuming the surface or by wet sweeping. At the end of each work day, all polyethylene sheeting shall be removed and placed in 6 mil disposable bags. The material will then be secured with other waste. On a daily basis and during the final cleanup the Abatement Contractor shall visually examine the immediate area to ensure that no debris has escaped the regulated area. Wet sweep or rake up debris found and place in waste containers.

B. Suspend all work activities during inclement weather, which may include rain, snow, ice and hail.

C. Score paint at edges, corners, etc. to reduce chipping of paint.

D. Remove loose and flaking paint prior to the removal of substrate if required by

wet scraping. If component removal is possible than the Abatement Contractor is to remove and wrap the component parts in lieu of paint removal.

E. Avoid damage to adjacent areas.

F. HEPA vacuum and/or wet wipe all paint chips, debris and contaminated dust during the work.

G. Do not allow dust and/or debris to accumulate.

H. Remove and containerize all gross paint chips and debris. Substrates shall be

wrapped, labeled and store in dumpster for disposal. Lead debris shall be placed into puncture resistant woven-mesh polyethylene bags or containers.

I. HEPA vacuum and/or wet wipe the entire regulated area prior to visual

inspection. 2.19 DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND WASTE LOAD OUT A. Prior to beginning any pre-cleaning activities, the Abatement Contractor shall

construct a two or three stage minimum worker decontamination enclosure system connected to the existing work area for all asbestos removal areas. All ACM removal work will be considered a Class I - Friable Abatement or Class II – Non Friable Abatement.

1. OSHA Class I abatement area decontamination enclosures will include the

following features:

a. An Equipment or Dirty Room with two doorways; one to the work area and one to the Shower room.

b. A Shower room with a completely watertight operational shower to

be used by workers headed out of the Work Area after undressing in the Equipment Room/Dirty Room. The shower will be equipped with showerhead and controls, hot and cold water, soap, and shampoo. A three-stage water filtration system will be employed before release of water into the local sewage system.

c. A Hot Water Heater will be utilized for the Decontamination Unit

Shower. This equipment will be a UL rated minimum 40 gallon (150 Liters) electric hot water heater. Activate from 30 amp circuit breaker located within the Decontamination Unit sub panel. Provide with relief valve compatible with water heater operation; pipe relief valve down to floor drip pan or floor drain. Wiring of water heater shall be in compliance with NEMA, NECA, and UL standards.

d. A Clean Room with one doorway into the Dirty Room and one to the outside area. Wash water, clean and dry towels will be available in this room for employees and any authorized visitors and personnel.

B. Waste load-out shall take place through a separate two-stage waste load-out

enclosure system. No gross abatement shall be performed while load-out is taking place. The worker decontamination facility shall not be utilized for waste load-out in regards to this project unless approved by the Owner’s Representative.

1. All waste containers will be wet wiped, removing all visible material from

the exterior of the bags outside of the dirty room. Each bag will then be passed into the dirty room where it will be bagged again in a 6-mil (0.15mm) thick leak-tight polyethylene bag and generator labels will be attached. Load-out of the bag can then take place, after the bag is inspected to insure no contamination has taken place. Evacuation of excess air by P100 vacuum is recommended.

2. The waste transfer unit shall be fully lined (except ceiling) with one (1)

layer of 6-mil poly. The Contractor shall leak-tight test the waste transfer unit and lock it at all times.

3. Any areas, over which waste will be transported to the dumpster, shall be covered with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting.

2.20 REMOVAL WORK SHALL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL A. Utilities, including but not limited to; water, primary & secondary electricity shall

be established. B. Arrangements have been made for disposal of waste at an EPA approved

dumpsite. The waste must be disposed of in Nevada. This includes obtaining generator identification numbers for lead waste if required.

C. Arrangements have been made for containing and/or disposal of wastewater

resulting from employee cleanup, and other abatement activities. D. Containment, decontamination enclosure system (3-stage), and waste load-out

areas (2-stage) are appropriately constructed. E. Tools, equipment, and material waste receptacles are on-site. F. Suitable barricades and warning signs are established to restrict access to the

work area to qualified and trained (abatement-associated) personnel only. G. All other preparatory steps have been taken and applicable notices posted, and

permits are obtained including an onsite job board. H. A visitor and employee log-in/log-out system is in place at the job site. All

persons entering the site will be required to sign in and sign out. I. Sufficient differential pressure is established inside containment per Technical

Specifications. J. A formal pre-abatement safety and procedure meeting has been held at the site

with the Owner’s Representative, and Abatement Contractor's employees present. At this time, the Abatement Contractor's final abatement plan must be submitted for each abatement area.

K. Written notice-to-proceed has been given by the Owner’s Representative

acknowledging that items A through K have been accomplished. 2.21 MAINTENANCE OF ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS A. Ensure that barriers and plastic linings are effectively sealed and taped. Repair

damaged barriers and remedy defects immediately upon discovery. B. Visually inspect enclosures and differential pressure units at the beginning of

each work period or shift, prior to lunch breaks, and prior to the end of each work

shift. Details of the inspections are to be included in the Abatement Contractor's daily log.

C. Use smoke methods to test effectiveness of barriers and the differential pressure

containment system when directed by the Owner’s Representative. 2.22 CLEARANCE A. A visual inspection will be conducted of each containment zone and/or regulated

area by the Owner’s Representative. Removal and detail cleaning work will be considered complete when all surfaces inside these areas have no visible debris or ACM/LBP residue and have passed the final clearance visual inspection conducted.

B. Final clearance will be conducted utilizing Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).

Air samples will be taken aggressively with Differential Pressure Units in operation throughout final sampling. (asbestos removal zones only)

C. Air samples collected will be analyzed utilizing NIOSH Method 7400. D. Clearance will be achieved only if the sample results are less than or equal to the

established clearance level of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc2). E. If the PCM clearance samples exceed 0.1f/cc2 the samples will be submitted for

analysis by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Clearance then will be achieved if the samples are below the established clearance level of 70 structures per millimeter squared (s/mm2).

F. If, for any reason, any of the final air samples exceed the clearance level of 70

s/mm2 the Abatement Contractor shall re-clean the work area(s) until the clearance requirements are met. The Abatement Contractor shall be responsible for reanalysis by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and all related expenses for time, travel, shipping, and analysis incurred by the Owner’s Representative.

G. Visual Clearances will be performed for paint stabilization and the removal of all

other hazardous materials in regard to this project.

2.23 DISPOSAL ACMs A. As the work progresses, and to prevent exceeding available dumpster storage

capacity on-site, remove asbestos waste and dispose waste at an EPA approved disposal site within the State of Nevada in accordance with the requirements of the disposal authority. The nearest approved landfill is Apex landfill in Clark County, Nevada. Submit documentation regarding disposal to the Owner’s Representative.

1. All ACM and asbestos contaminated material shall be double bagged (or

wrapped) in 6-mil bags. All bags shall be labeled per OSHA and have proper generator labels and information per EPA NESHAPS. DOT 17-H Open-Top Drums with Polyethylene disposal Bag liners may be used in place of bags if preferred by the Abatement Contractor.

2. All ACM or asbestos contaminated material shall be "adequately wet"

when delivered to the disposal site. 3. The Abatement Contractor shall maintain a waste shipment record,

including the following information:

a. The name, address, and telephone number of the waste generator;

b. The name and address of the local Air Quality Management

District in which the waste was generated; c. The approximate waste in cubic yards; d. The name and telephone number of the disposal site

operator; e. The name and physical location of the disposal site; f. The date transported; g. The name, address, and telephone number of the

transporter(s); h. A certification that the contents of this consignment are fully

and accurately described by proper shipping name and are

classified, packed, marked, and labeled, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport by highway;

B. Sealed plastic bags may be dumped into the burial site unless the bags have

been broken or damaged. Damaged bags shall be placed in another properly labeled 6-mil bag.

C. Each load must be accompanied by a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA

Form 8700-22 or equivalent) and any other certificate required by state or local agencies. Copies of the Hazardous Waster Manifest shall be provided to the Owner in the post submittal.

D. The Abatement Contractor shall be responsible for the safe handling and

transportation of all waste generated by this contract to the designated waste disposal site. The Abatement Contractor shall bear all costs for all claims, damages, losses and expenses against the Owner, including but not limited to attorney's fees arising out of or resulting from spills en route to the waste disposal site.

E. All waste hauling and disposal shall comply with 40CFR, Part 61; 49 CFR Part

171 and 172; and any other applicable Federal, State and local requirements. No demolition waste will be allowed to be recycled or salvaged in regard to this project if ACMS are left in place during the demolition process. Paint A. Prior to the disposal of paint chips and/or debris the Abatement Contractor shall

collect Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) samples for lead waste disposal characterization. Due to the amount of time required for analysis the Abatement Contractor will be required to store the material in a regulated area until disposal requirements are determined. It must be noted that waste disposal costs are to be estimated on the basis that this material will be disposed of as non-hazardous material (construction debris) and disposed of in an EPA approved C or D landfill within the State of Nevada in accordance with the requirements of the disposal authority. Submit documentation regarding disposal to the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative.

Waste tested which results in a lead content in the leachate of greater than or equal to five parts per million is to be considered hazardous, handled and disposed of according to local, city, state and federal regulations.

It must be noted that if the characterization of waste indicates otherwise than a change in condition will be granted in regards to this project.

B. All paint debris and contaminated material shall be placed in drums. Substrates

removed with paint in good shall be wrapped in polyethylene sheeting. C. Separate wastes generated into the following:

Non-Hazardous Solid Waste which will consist of, but not limited to,

exterior door components, window components, trims, plastic sheeting and duct tape used during abatement.

Hazardous Solid Waste which will consist of, but not limited to,

paint chips, rags, HEPA Filters and contents, respirator cartridges and other materials used during abatement. This material will be the responsibility of the Abatement Contractor in regards to waste characterization and disposal.

Hazardous Liquid Waste (not anticipated in regards to this project).

D. Non-Hazardous Solid Waste shall be transported in an enclosed dumpster.

E. Hazardous Solid Waste shall be disposed of in compliance with RCRA, DOT,

State, and local regulations. It will be necessary to apply for an EPA identification number from the appropriate regional office if more than 100kg of hazardous material is generated.

F. Comply with DOT and State regulations for containers. The most stringent

regulation will apply. G. All waste shall be hauled by a licensed waste hauler with all required licenses

from all state and local authorities within the jurisdiction. H. The Abatement Contractor will retain all disposal documents from the disposal

site and submit copies to the in the post submittal.

2.24 RESTORATION WORK

A. Any ground areas external to the building, which may become contaminated with ACM and/or paint debris, shall be decontaminated at the Abatement Contractor's expense.

B. Damage to adjacent buildings or properties will be repaired by the Abatement

Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative. Repairs will be at the Abatement Contractor's expense.

2.25 ACM ABATEMENT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS A. Containment: Full containment shall be established for all work. Completion of

full containment shall include the establishment of critical barriers over grilles, vents or any other voids, penetrations, mechanical and electrical equipment, and doors. Critical barriers shall be installed on HVAC system ducting passing through the work area to other building areas. Removed ducting shall be capped with solid plywood or sheet metal barriers, caulking and any other material necessary to achieve an airtight seal. The airtight seals shall be maintained until clearance is achieved in the work area. The continued use of an adequate number of DPUs is also required. Air from the work area shall be continuously exhausted to the building exterior via ducting secured by plywood window inserts. All exhaust tubes will be routed to the roof of the structure in the areas where work is to be performed. The Abatement Contractor shall remove exterior windows, as necessary, to install plywood inserts. Removed window areas shall be replaced upon removal of containment. DPUs shall be installed immediately at the start of the work and operated continuously thereafter until final clearance is obtained. The Abatement Contractor shall initially achieve and maintain differential negative air pressure equal to or greater than 0.02 inches of water column (W.C.) during ACM work until final clearance is achieved and shall constantly gauge this pressure with a magnahelic gauge strip/graph chart recorder. The manometer shall have an effective range from 0.0" to 0.1" and be accompanied by the manufacturer certificate. The Abatement Contractor acknowledges that it is his responsibility to install critical barriers and seals, smoke test all barriers daily, and immediately repair any leaks or breeches in these seals to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative.

The Abatement Contractor shall provide additional moveable DPUs inside containment, which shall be located in each active work area during all preparation and abatement work.

B. Decontamination and Waste Load Out Units: Three-stage decontamination and two-stage waste load out units shall be constructed with rigid framing if located on the exterior of a structure.

C. Safety/Emergency Exits: Emergency exits shall be clearly marked in work areas. Emergency flashlights and signal-horns shall be located within containment areas. The Abatement Contractor shall provide daily project safety meetings on-site.

D. Traffic Control: If the Abatement Contractor needs to disturb street or parking

patterns to complete the project, the Abatement Contractor shall submit and receive approval of a traffic plan from the Owner.

2.26 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES

All tubes must be kept intact and be properly packed in boxes of the appropriate

size with shock resistant material to avoid breakage according to the

requirements of the recycling agent and/or facility. If tubes are intact they can be

recycled as Universal Waste, otherwise they be classified as hazardous waste.

Universal Waste does not require a hazardous waste manifest only a standard

Bill of Lading. Intact mercury-containing light tubes must be sent to an

authorized recycling facility.

2.27 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF PCB BALLASTS

All PCB Ballasts must be placed in a sealable container with absorbent material.

If any PCB Ballasts leak oil during removal the Contractor shall promptly clean

up the oil with an absorbent material and containerize the ballast and cleaning

materials. Each waste container shall be marked with a hazardous waste

warning, the generator name, the site location, a DOT label (R Q, Polychlorinated

Biphenyls, 9, UN2315 with proper diamond insignia) if necessary, and a waste

manifest or bill of lading number. A registered hazardous waste hauler must

transport the PCB Ballasts waste to a licensed/certified incineration or disposal

facility. Copies of Waste Manifests/Bill of Lading will be submitted to the Owner’s

Representative following disposal.

2.28 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF SMOKE DETECTORS

Smoke Detector must be removed from all structure before demolition. Detectors

will be checked to see if they contain a radiation source. If they do they must be

sent back to the manufacture or disposed of as hazardous waste. It will be the

Contractors responsibility to identify the disposal method. If the Contractor is

able to send the units back to the manufacture they must document the shipping.

If they are handled as Hazardous Waste they must be packaged in the

appropriate waste container, labeled as hazardous waste, pick up by a licensed

hazardous waste hauler and be manifested. Copies of Waste Manifests will be

submitted to the Owner’s Representative following disposal.

2.29 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF MERCURY SWITCHES

Mercury Switches must be removed from all structure before demolition and

handled as hazardous waste. They must be packaged in the appropriate waste

container, labeled as hazardous waste, pick up by a licensed hazardous waste

hauler and be manifested. Copies of Waste Manifests will be submitted to the

Owner’s Representative following disposal.

2.30 REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF HVAC REFRIGERANT

Refrigerant must be recovered for the HVAC and recycled. This can be done on

site before the units are sent for disposal of at the disposal facility. In either case

documentation from the recycler must be supplied to the must supplied to the

Owner’s Representative.

2.31 REGULATORY REFERENCES

Lead Regulatory Compliance

Contractor shall comply with the following listed applicable Federal and State regulations Contract shall comply with local regulations The current issue of each specified document shall govern. Where conflict

among regulations exist, the more stringent shall be applicable. OSHA

o CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead Standard o CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection Standard

o CFR 1910.141, Hygiene and Shower Facilities Standard o CFR 1910.20, Access to Medical Records o CFR 1926.1101, Local Exhaust Ventilation System Standard o CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard o 40 CFR Section 178, Specifications for Packaging o 40 CFR Section 261, Subpart B, Waste Characterization and Disposal

Codes and Standards o ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials o ANSI - American National Standards Institute o ULI - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc o NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology o NFPA - National Fire Protection Association o NEC - National Electrical Code

Asbestos Regulatory Compliance

OSHA

o Respiratory Protection Title 29, Part 1910, Section 134 of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1926, Section 103 of the Code of Federal Regulations

o Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry Title 29, Part 1910, Section 132 of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1926, Sections 95 – 107 of the Code of Federal

Regulations o Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records

Title 29, Part 1926, Section 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations o Hazard Communication

Title 29, Part 1926, Section 59 of the Code of Federal Regulations o Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

Title 29, Part 1910, Section 145 of the Code of Federal Regulations o Permit Required Confined Space

Title 29, Part 1910, Section 146 of the Code of Federal Regulations o Construction Industry

Title 29, Part 1910, Section 1001 of the Code of Federal Regulations

Title 29, Part 1926, Section 1101 of the Code of Federal Regulations

DOT o Hazardous Substances

Title 49, Part 171 and 172 of the of the Code of Federal Regulations

o Hazardous Material Regulations General Awareness and Training Requirements for Handlers,

Loaders and Drivers Title 49, Parts 171-180 of the Code of Federal Regulations

o Hazardous Material Regulations Editorial and Technical Revisions

Title 49, Parts 171-180 of the Code of Federal Regulations

EPA o Asbestos Abatement Projects; Worker Protection Rule

Title 40 Part 763, Sub-part G of the Code of Federal Regulations o Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Regulation

Title 40, Part 763, Sub-part E of the Code of Federal Regulations o Asbestos Regulation

Title 40, Part 61, Sub-part A, B, M of the US EPA Code of Federal Regulations