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ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
March 21, 2016
West Stonewall Street Brownfield Property
600 South Tryon Street &
621 South Poplar Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
Project #: Q16_003A_PD
Prepared for:
GSLH Charlotte Realty Holdings, LLC
c/o: ATC Group Services, LLC
7606 Whitehall Executive Center Drive
Suite 800
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
Phone: (704) 529-3200
Fax: (704) 529-3272
Prepared by:
Collins Ibeto
Quality Environmental, LLC.
P.O. Box 480507
3424 Browne’s Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
NC Designer No. 40201, Exp. 07/31/2016
Ph: 704-904-6821
Fax: 704-597-7647
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Step by Step Clean-up of Friable & Non Friable ACMs. Engineering Controls, OSHA Class I & II Work. OSHA
Work Practices Required: Wet Methods, HEPA Vacuuming, Wet Wiping, Prompt Cleanup, and Proper Waste
Disposal at NC approved Subtitle D Landfill.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORK……………………..………………… PAGE 1
2. GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS……………………..……………………… PAGE 5
3. GENERAL REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS………………………………...…..…..… PAGE 9
4. HEPA-FILTERED AIR FILTRATION DEVICES (AFD’S)…………………….…… PAGE 10
5. PROJECT RECORDS……………………………………………………..…………… PAGE 12
ATTATCHMENTS
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West Stonewall Street Brownfield Property
Asbestos Abatement Design Specification
600 South Tryon Street and 621 South Poplar Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
1 SCOPE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORK
BUILDING
IDENTIFICATION
ASBESTOS-
CONTAINING
MATERIAL
APPROXIMATE
QUANTITY/
LOCATION
TYPE OF
ABATEMENT
600 South Tryon
Street
12”x12” White
floor tile 640 SF/Basement
EPA non-RACM, that will become RACM
through friable removal, requires negative
pressure enclosures and critical barriers.
Clean mastic with non- toxic, low odor
organic solvent.
OSHA Class II work. Use wet methods,
keep material adequately wet. Dispose of
waste properly.
TSI on
6" Pipe Run
(Insulation)
6000 LF/Throughout
the Building Air
Handler
EPA non-RACM. OSHA Class I work.
Use negative pressure enclosure. Use wet
methods. Perform prompt bagging &
disposal. Dispose of waste properly. TSI on
6" Pipe Elbow
60 LF/Throughout the
Building Air Handler
12"x12" Off
White Floor
Tile (Black
Mastic)
400
SF/Basement/Copy
Center
EPA non-RACM, that will become RACM
through friable removal, requires negative
pressure enclosures and critical barriers.
Clean mastic with non- toxic, low odor
organic solvent.
OSHA Class II work. Use wet methods,
keep material adequately wet. Dispose of
waste properly.
12"x12" Off
White Floor
Tile (Clear
Mastic)
400 SF/
Basement/Copy
Center
EPA non-RACM. OSHA Class II work.
Use negative pressure enclosure. Use wet
methods. Perform prompt bagging &
disposal. Dispose of waste properly.
9"x9" Floor
Tile (Mastic)
500 SF/Telephone
Room
EPA non-RACM. OSHA Class II work.
Use negative pressure enclosure. Use wet
methods. Perform prompt bagging &
disposal. Dispose of waste properly.
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BUILDING
IDENTIFICATION
ASBESTOS-
CONTAINING
MATERIAL
APPROXIMATE
QUANTITY/
LOCATION
TYPE OF
ABATEMENT
600 South Tryon
Street
12”X12” White
Floor Tile (Mastic) 500 SF/Basement
Telephone Room
EPA RACM, and Non-RACM that
will become RACM through friable
removal, will require negative pressure
enclosures and critical barriers. Clean
mastic with non-toxic, low odor
organic solvent. OSHA Class I & II
work. Use wet methods and keep
materials adequately wet. Dispose of
waste properly.
Carpet Mastic
Tan/Black
300 SF/Basement
Facilities
Maintenance
Brown Linoleum
250 SF/Basement,
Reel Room
Bathrooms
# Floor Coating,
Black
7,000 SF/Basement,
Second & Third
Floor Flooring
Slate-Like Flooring
7,000 SF/Basement,
Second & Third
Floor Flooring
Surface Ceiling
Texture -1
12,400 SF/First,
Second, Third &
Fourth Lobby
Surface Ceiling
Texture -1
12,400 SF/First,
Second, Third &
Fourth Hall
Black Window
Caulk
30,000 LF/First,
Second & Third
Floor Audience
Development
12”x12” Tan w/
White Flecks Floor
Tile (Mastic)
80 SF/Audience
Development, Vault
Caulk Between
Wall and Stone –
Pebble Column
(Patch)
10 LF/Third Floor
Mail Room Locker
Room
HVAC Caulk,
Black Non-ACM
Linoleum
100 LF/Mechanical
Rooms Throughout
Building
Floor Coating,
Black
7,000 SF/Mail Room
Basement, Second &
Third Floor
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BUILDING
IDENTIFICATION
ASBESTOS-
CONTAINING
MATERIAL
APPROXIMATE
QUANTITY/
LOCATION
TYPE OF
ABATEMENT
600 South Tryon
Street
Slate-like Flooring 7,000 SF/Mail Room
Basement Second &
Third Floor
EPA RACM, and Non-RACM that
will become RACM through friable
removal, will require negative pressure
enclosures and critical barriers. Clean
mastic with non-toxic, low odor
organic solvent. OSHA Class I & II
work. Use wet methods and keep
materials adequately wet. Dispose of
waste properly.
Carpet Mastic
(Black Layer)
7,000 SF/Mail Room,
Offices - Third Floor
Black Window
Caulk
30,000 LF/Mail
Room Locker Room
– First, Second &
Third Floor
Brown Linoleum
800 SF/Mail Room
Locker Room –
Third Floor
Dark Brown w/
Stone Design
Linoleum
4,200 SF/ Hall -
Third Floor
12”x12” White w/
Brown Flecks Floor
Tile
800 SF/Accounts
Payable - Third
Floor
Under Sink Spray 5 SF/ Imaging –
Fourth Floor
Gray/Tan Caulk
100 LF/Elevator
Equipment - Fifth
Floor Penthouse
HWR Black 12”
Pipe Run
(Insulation)
6,000 SF/ Church
Street Side of
Penthouse – Fifth
Floor
HWS-2 Black 6”
Pip Run
(Insulation)
6,000 SF/
Throughout the
Building – Church
Street Side of
Penthouse
HWR-2 Black 12”
Pipe Run
(Insulation)
6,000 SF/
Throughout the
Building – West
Stonewall Street Side
of Penthouse
Loading Dock, 600
South Tryon Street Covers of Paper
Chutes
600
SF/Exterior/Loading
Dock
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BUILDING
IDENTIFICATION
ASBESTOS-
CONTAINING
MATERIAL
APPROXIMATE
QUANTITY/
LOCATION
TYPE OF
ABATEMENT
600 South Tryon
Street
HWR-2 Black 6”
Pipe Elbow (Gray)
60/ Throughout
Building West
Stonewall Street Side
of Penthouse
EPA RACM, and Non-RACM that
will become RACM through friable
removal, will require negative pressure
enclosures and critical barriers. Clean
mastic with non-toxic, low odor
organic solvent. OSHA Class I & II
work. Use wet methods and keep
materials adequately wet. Dispose of
waste properly.
HWR-2 Black 6”
Pipe Elbow (White)
60/ Throughout
Building West
Stonewall Street Side
of Penthouse
HWS Black 6”
Elbow (Gray)
60/ Throughout
Building West
Stonewall Street Side
of Penthouse
HWS Black 6” Pipe
Elbow (White)
60/ Throughout
Building West
Stonewall Street Side
of Penthouse
Asphaltic Mastic
500 LF/ Fifth
Floor/Penthouse
South Church Street
Side of Penthouse
Chiller Wall and
Door Caulk
2,500 LF/ Fifth
Floor/ Central Part
of Penthouse
CHWS Blue 4”
Pipe Elbow
(Insulation)
60/ Throughout
Building/ South
Church Street Side
of Penthouse
CHWR Blue 4”
Pipe Elbow (Light
Gray Insulation)
60/ Throughout
Building/ South
Tryon Street Side of
Penthouse
Tunnel beneath
Church Street and
Air Handler Room,
621 South Poplar
Street
Wall Caulk
500 LF/ Tunnel-Air
Handler Room – 621
South Poplar Street
30” Pipe Elbow
(Insulation)
60 LF/ Tunnel-Air
Handler Room– 621
South Poplar Street
8” Pipe Run
(Insulation)
4,000 LF/ Tunnel –
Air Handler Room–
621 South Poplar
Street
ACM – Asbestos Containing Materials; RACM – Regulated Asbestos Containing Material; LF – Linear Feet;
SF – Square Feet; HWS – Hot Water Supply; HWR – Hot Water Return; CHWS – Chilled HVAC Water
Supply; CHWR – Chilled HVAC Water Return; OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration; EPA
– United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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2. GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
a. Background: This asbestos abatement specification describes the work to be performed
in the building located at 600 South Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 600
South Tryon building includes a five-story office building, basement, basement tunnel,
and loading dock area. An air handler room of the 621 South Poplar Street warehouse and
production facility is adjacent to the tunnel and will also be part of the abatement. The
property is part of the West Stonewall Street Brownfield Property, and will be acquired
by GSLH Charlotte Realty Holdings, LLC (GSLH). This work involves the removal of
“friable/regulated asbestos containing material (RACM) and non-friable asbestos
containing materials (Non RACMs),” some of which will be cleaned up in a friable
manner therefore will become RACMs. The abatement activities will occur in all the
above locations prior to demolition, and in accordance with regulations discussed below
in Section 2 (c).
b. Responsible Parties: The term “Asbestos Abatement Contractor” as used throughout this
specification shall be interpreted as meaning “Successful Bidder/Contractor”. The term
“Building Owner” used throughout this specification shall be interpreted as meaning
“GSLH”. The term “Consultant” used throughout this specification shall be interpreted as
meaning “ATC Group Services, LLC and QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC”. The
term “Supervising Air Monitor (SAM)” and “Air Monitor” used throughout this
specification shall be interpreted as meaning a North Carolina Licensed SAM and Air
Monitor.
c. Objective: The asbestos abatement objective in the Charlotte Observer facility is to
properly remove the following asbestos containing materials (ACMs) prior to demolition:
Thermal system insulation (TSI) on pipe elbows and runs, vinyl floor tile and associated
black mastic, carpet mastic, asphaltic mastic, under sink spray, slate-like flooring, floor
coating, texture ceiling, linoleum, paper chute covers, and caulks, if removed in a friable
manner. Please note that ACM caulks are also being appropriately being abated in
accordance with a PCB Management Plan. The caulk will be removed by non-friable
methods during demolition and disposed as ACM and PCB Bulk Product waste in a
Subtitle D Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. The PCB management will be conducted in
accordance with a PCB Management Plan, which will be approved by the EPA Region 4
Toxic Substances Control Act group. The abatement contractor shall comply with the
Asbestos Hazard Management Act, General Statutes of North Carolina (NC Gen. Stat.)
130A-444 to 130A-452; the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP), 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M as amended and any subsequent amendments;
the Mecklenburg County Air Quality (MCAQ) agency; and the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR Part 1926.1101 and 1910.1001 as amended,
and any subsequent amendments and editions.
d. Abatement Work Schedule: The schedule for the abatement activities will be performed
in phases, from top to bottom floors of the building at 600 South Tryon Street, its loading
dock, the tunnel beneath Church Street, and the adjacent air handler room in the
warehouse building at 621 South Poplar Street. The project is expected to be completed
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in approximately ninety (90) working days. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor has the
discretion to perform clean-ups in other floors concurrently. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to co-ordinate the work schedule with the Building Owner and Consultant.
A written Abatement Work Schedule shall be submitted by the Contractor prior to the
start of the asbestos abatement project. The Abatement Work Schedule shall list each
cleanup area and a timeline for each phase from work start through completion. At a
minimum, the written schedule shall include: start dates, preparation, abatement,
cleaning, visual clearance, and completion date.
e. Notification/Application: The contractor shall provide the North Carolina Health
Hazard Control Unit (HHCU) and Mecklenburg Air Quality with a written application at
least ten working days prior to starting any abatement and pay all applicable fees.
f. SAM Visit: In accordance with the North Carolina Asbestos Hazard Management
Program, multiple SAM visits are required.
g. Access Restriction: Prior to abatement activities, access to the work areas will be
restricted from the public and unprotected personnel, and restrictions shall remain
effective until the clean-up is completed, followed by successful visual clearance
inspection.
h. Meeting: Prior to beginning abatement operations, a pre-work meeting will take place at
the project site with the building owners’ representatives present to communicate
scheduling issues, hazards posed at the project site, and the planned activities, or any
other concerns or comments.
Work Area Isolation: Prior to starting the cleanup, connect the rooms on each floor by
knocking holes on wall partitions where feasible. All penetrations shall be sealed (e.g.,
exterior doors, windows, outlets, vents, etc.) using two (2) layers of 6 mil or thicker
polyethylene sheeting. Also, remove uncontaminated equipment, and/or supplies from the
Work Area, where applicable, before commencing work, or completely cover with two
(2) layers of polyethylene sheeting, at least 6 mils in thickness, securely taped in place
with duct tape. Such furniture and equipment shall be considered outside the work area
unless covering plastic or seal is breached. Seal all exterior vents in each work area
(where applicable) using one (1) layer of 6 mil polyethylene sheeting (minimize seams).
Ensure that all HVAC vents are sealed with at least two layers of 6 mil polyethylene
sheeting. Secure Work Area and prohibit entry by unauthorized personnel. Construct a
full enclosure and use proper (3 stage) multiple Negative Pressure Air Machines inside
the containment and attach tubing to negative air machines. Run opposite end of tubing
outside of the abatement area. Install 6 mil polyethylene sheeting on each room/floor with
at least 12” turn-up on walls. Install multiple HEPA ventilation machines and maintain
negative pressure equivalent to at least 0.02-inches of mercury. Construct tunnels to
connect work areas where feasible. Perform friable removal and vacuum until a
successful visual clearance is obtained by the Consultant.
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i. Provide Warning Signs: Post OSHA bilingual warning signs at each entrance leading to
Work Area. Immediately outside critical barriers, post an approximately 20 inch by 14
inch manufactured caution sign displaying the following legend with letter sizes and
styles of a visibility required by 29 CFR 1926 as amended (effective June 1, 2015):
DANGER
ASBESTOS
MAY CAUSE CANCER
CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS
AUTHORIZED PESONNEL ONLY
WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN THIS AREA
The Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall document compliance and provide
documentation to the consultant as part of post abatement documentation report.
j. Contingency Plan: The Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall prepare a written
contingency plan for emergencies including fire, accident, power failure, pressure
differential system failure, or any other event that may require modification or
abridgment of decontamination or work area isolation procedures. Include in the
contingency plan specific procedures for decontamination or work area isolation. Note
that nothing in this specification should impede safe exiting or providing adequate
medical attention in the event of an emergency. The contractor shall supply the prepared
contingency plan to the Building Owner’s representative for approval.
k. Abatement Procedures: Perform friable removal of the texture ceiling by wet scraping.
If high pressure washing method is preferred, the contractor shall completely prepare at
least two floors below the abatement work area. During fine cleaning, clean the ceiling
with low pressure washer and walls with airless sprayer. Waste water shall be filtered
through 5 micron filter before discharging in a sanitary sewer.
Perform friable removal of thermal system insulation (TSI) on pipe elbows and pipe runs
with negative pressure glove bag method. Use alternative removal methods where the
material is in a negative pressure enclosure work area. Glove bag sections, wrap and cut
pipes where feasible.
Perform vinyl floor tile removal with either friable or non friable methods with critical
barriers in place, and associated black mastic, carpet mastic, and floor coating linoleum
flooring. The mastic will be cleaned by spraying a non toxic, low odor organic solvent
using a hand held pump sprayer. The mastic will then be scraped and brushed using 4"
floor scrapers and stiff bristle brushes. The mastic will then be squeegeed up and
insulation absorbent will be mixed in with mastic to turn it from a liquid to a solid. The
mastic will then be double-bagged for disposal. This process will be repeated until the
floor is as clean as possible according to NESHAP standards. All the recessed areas shall
be thoroughly cleaned.
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Where caulk material is being removed by abrasive methods, friable removal in a
negative pressure enclosure will occur; otherwise, remove manually with wet methods
and drop cloth or remove with attached building materials.
Properly dispose of all waste at an approved Subtitle D landfill. An inventory of the
locations and estimated quantities of ACM can be found in the Section 1 Table, Scope of
Asbestos Abatement Work.
The use of wet, non-aggressive methods and prompt clean-up is recommended. Vacuums
used must be HEPA filtered. Worker training must include asbestos awareness and
hands-on training. Respiratory protection must be based on overall dust levels. A
competent person must be assigned and trained.
l. Fine Cleaning: The exposed and potentially contaminated vertical and horizontal
surfaces shall be HEPA vacuumed and wet wiped during fine cleaning. Keep materials
adequately wet, and perform prompt clean ups.
m. Contractors’ Responsibility: It is the abatement Contractor’s responsibility for
maintenance of the negative pressure enclosure systems. Repair damaged barriers and
remedy defects immediately upon discovery. Visually inspect enclosures at the beginning
of each work period.
n. Safety: The contractor has and assumes the responsibility of proceeding in such a manner
that offers his employees a workplace free of recognized hazards causing, or likely to
cause, death or serious injury. The contractor will be responsible for performing the
abatement and preparation of materials for shipping to the landfill. The Contractor shall
hold the Consultant harmless for failure to comply with any applicable standard on the
part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors. The contractor has responsibility to
properly scope the project including verification of areas and other amounts of ACM that
require removal as part of the bidding process.
o. Waste Handling: All asbestos waste from the upper floors shall be promptly cleaned up,
bagged and double bagged prior to loading out. The contractor has the discretion to use a
demolition window in upper floors to load bags of waste into a bucket truck. Bags of
waste in the truck shall be lowered down, transferred in appropriate roll off (a cart or
wheel barrow) to a waste loading truck. Bulk building materials with remaining non-
friable materials shall be placed in double lined and covered roll-offs or trucks prior to
transport. All waste shall be properly disposed in a North Carolina (approved landfill)
with proper markings and labels. All asbestos waste shall be promptly cleaned up, bagged
and double bagged prior to loading out. All waste shall be properly disposed in North
Carolina (approved landfill) with proper markings and labels.
p. Accreditation: Abatement supervisors and workers must have current accreditation as
required by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS),
Health Hazard Control Unit (HHCU) with applicable documentation of such
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accreditation present at the job site. At all times while abatement (including preparation,
removal, and cleanup) of RACM is being performed, at least one licensed supervisor
shall remain onsite supervising the work and at any other time when asbestos-disturbing
activities may occur.
q. Safety: Safety is of paramount importance in this project. Hard hats, safety glasses,
Tyvek suits, and appropriate footwear should be used at ALL TIMES to comply with
OSHA regulations. Step ladders and scaffolds, if any, must comply with OSHA (ANSI &
UL) regulations. Use good housekeeping to keep all pathways clear of debris. Elevate
power cords by non conductive means. Wear proper gloves while picking up debris.
r. Water Service: There will be adequate water supply in the building for the Contractor to
use for the entire project.
s. Electrical Service
1. There is electrical power in the building for the Contractor to use for the entire project
or generator backup will be provided. The Contractor shall comply with applicable
NEMA, NEC and UL standards and governing state and local regulations for
materials and layout of temporary electric service.
2. The Contractor shall comply with Ground Fault Protection (GFI), including but not
limited to: receptacle outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters, reset
button and pilot light, for plug-in connection of power tools and equipment.
3. The Contractor shall provide electrical services for the Consultant’s services
including adequate lighting for visual clearance inspections.
t. First Aid. The Contractor should provide at least one fully stocked first aid kit readily
accessible for immediate use.
u. Fire Extinguishers. Comply with the applicable recommendations of National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Locate fire extinguishers where they are most convenient and effective for their intended
purpose, so that not less than one extinguisher is located where they are most convenient
and effective for their intended purpose, with not less than one extinguisher inside the
work area.
v. Toilet facilities. The Contractor should provide portable toilets outside for the workers to
use during the entire project.
w. Parking. Park only in areas designated by the owner.
x. Storage. Supply temporary storage for equipment and materials for the duration of
project. Place storage vehicles and waste containers in areas designated by the owner.
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3. GENERAL REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS
a. Stationary Equipment. All stationary equipment and applicable building components
shall be removed from the work area.
b. Competent Persons: The Contractor shall ensure that all work is performed within the
Regulated Work Area is directly supervised by HHCU accredited Supervisor/Competent
Person who is capable of:
1. Identifying existing and predictable asbestos or other hazards associated with the
work;
2. Selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure; and
3. Taking prompt corrective measures to eliminate asbestos hazards and other
hazards.
c. Protective Clothing: The Contractor shall ensure that abatement workers and
supervisors wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing
abatement activities inside the Regulated Work Area.
d. Respirators: The Contractor should follow the OSHA respiratory protection program as
stipulated in 29 CFR 1910.134 and subsequent amendments.
e. Respirator Modifications: Contractor should provide initial negative exposure
assessment prior to downgrading from a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) to half
mask air purifying respirator with P100 filter.
4. HEPA-FILTERED AIR FILTRATION DEVICES (AFD’S)
a. General AFD Conditions: AFD’s must be clean and in good working condition, with all
hinges and door fasteners working properly without the aid of duct tape.
b. AFD Secondary Pre-Filters: An adequate supply of secondary pre-filters must be
provided and changed regularly during the work for protection of the HEPA filter.
c. AFD HEPA Filters: The HEPA filter must be seated squarely on a clean gasket in good
condition with its tie-down fasteners torqued firmly, not finger tight.
d. AFD Performance: AFD performance may be checked during the work if feasible.
e. AFD Non-Compliance: If AFD emissions are found to exceed 50µg/m3, work inside the
Regulated Work Area will be stopped immediately until the subject AFD is serviced and
the condition corrected. ACM shall be kept adequately wet at all times during work
stoppage.
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f. Decontamination Unit: Construct a five stage decontamination unit with airlocks between
each chamber at the entrance to each floor, and attach to the negative pressure enclosure.
A decontamination unit shall be constructed as described in 1910.1101(j) (1), with clean
room, shower, equipment room, and airlocks between each chamber. The
Decontamination Unit entrance doors should open directly into the equipment room
chamber of the Decontamination Unit and should be closed or sealed when the
Contractor is away from the site.
i. All entry and exits from the Regulated Work Area will follow formal decontamination
procedures through the decontamination unit as described in 1910.1101(j)(1), except
in case of emergency that requires access by any means necessary.
ii. Provide adjustable hot and cold water inside the shower unit.
iii. Filter shower water through a 5-micron filter prior to discharge to the sanitary sewer.
iv. Airlocks shall have triple flaps, each taped on the top and one side.
g. Waste Load-out: Construct a two chamber load-out with triple flaps on first floor at the
rear exit door way or at any other feasible exit. Bags of waste shall be moved to the waste
loading truck via the waste load-out. If it becomes necessary to utilize the
decontamination unit for waste load-out, the unit must be decontaminated after each use.
Waste disposal bags/containers will be loaded out through the flaps, to a lockable waste
loading truck. During load-out, the abatement contractor shall place drop cloths on the
sidewalk outside the building if applicable, to the end of the waste loading truck. Post
danger signs on the waste loading truck during loading and unloading. Please note that
certain non-friable materials may be removed in bulk with attached building materials
and such materials will be segregated and placed into double lined and covered trucks for
transport to the disposal facility.
h. Waste Disposal Labeling: The contractor shall ensure that labels of bags or containers
of protective clothing, and equipment, scrap, waste and debris containing asbestos fibers
bear the following information in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1101 as amended
(effective June 1, 2015):
DANGER
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
MAY CAUSE CANCER
CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS
DO NOT BREATH DUST
AVOID CREATING DUST
i. Air Monitoring Plan: In accordance with the North Carolina Asbestos Hazard
Management Program, an Air Monitoring Plan is required.
j. Ambient Air Sampling: As directed by the SAM, once abatement activities begin, the
air monitor shall conduct representative daily area sampling in the following areas:
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a. Strategically collect ambient air samples inside the work area.
b. Outside the work area in uncontaminated areas of the facility including the
temporary fence-line;
c. Where the negative pressure differential equipment exhausts, at a distance no
greater than five to eight feet from the air flow when feasible. Rotate the sampling
between machines and monitor all exhausts daily; the total volume of air collected
for daily area air sampling shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763 and/or
NIOSH method 7400 and any subsequent revisions for analytical methodology.
The minimum volume for PCM analysis with a sensitivity of 0.003f/cc will be
1,000 liters, sampling at a rate of 5 to 12 liters per minute (5-12 plum).
d. Perform daily air sampling downwind on the temporary fence.
k. Personal Air Samples: The Contractor will take representative personal air samples of
worker asbestos exposures at no additional cost to the owner beyond base bid pricing,
during the work to comply with OSHA requirements.
l. Visual Clearance Observations: Following the completion of the clean up in each work
area, thorough visual inspection shall be performed by an air monitor to ensure that all
asbestos-containing materials and visible residues have been removed. Visual clearance
observations shall not be conducted until all surfaces inside the Regulated Work Area are
dry.
m. PCM Air Clearance: Following the completion of visual inspection for each work area,
the air monitor will perform PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy) clearance.
n. Visual Clearance Letter: The air monitor shall perform visual inspection to determine
that the work area was properly cleaned and shall submit a visual clearance letter stating,
that to the best of his or her knowledge, the work area is thoroughly clean and no debris
remains.
5. PROJECT RECORDS
a. Documenation. Prior to the start and at the completion of work, the Contractor shall
provide the following documentation to the Designer for approval and for incorporation
into GSLH permanent project records:
(1) Copies of permits and notifications
(2) Project log, including:
(i) Dates of project work, worker names and signatures
(ii) A brief description of work being performed
(iii) Quantities, types and locations of asbestos removed
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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(iv) Label copies of waste generator manifests signed by the
Contractor, waste transporter(s) and Landfill operator.
PRE-Abatement
Contractor and Worker licenses, certifications and medical clearances
Insurance certificate
Notifications and permits
Written Project Schedule
Mastic Solvent MSDS
Contingency Plan
Post (along with above)
Contractor daily reports
Personal air samples
Final payment to the Contractor shall be held until all pre-abatement and post-abatement
documentation has been submitted and approved by the Owner.
This Abatement Design Was Written by Quality Environmental, LLC.
Sincerely,
Collins N. Ibeto
Senior Industrial Hygienist
Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)
ATTACHMENTS
Asbestos Abatement Design Specification
600 South Tryon Street & 621 South Polar Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #1: Front entrance of 600 South Tryon Street.
Photo #2: View northwest across South Church Street from the 600 South Tryon Street toward
the facility warehouse at 621 South Poplar Street.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #3: View to the southwest across the roof of the building at 600 South Tryon Street.
Photo #4: View of Hot Water Supply (HWS) and Hot Water Return (HWR) pipe insulation (TSI
ACM) observed at the site.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #5: View of piping runs observed in the basement, consisting of ACM and non-ACM
pipe insulation.
Photo #6: View of black caulk ACM observed on vertical duct system, as well as other
locations at the site.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #7: View across the mail room located on the 3rd floor of the 600 South Tryon Street
building. Note black surface coating ACM, below which is black slate-like ACM.
Photo #8: View of basement tunnel beneath 600 South Tryon Street. Another connected
tunnel runs under South Church Street. Note ACM and non-ACM pipe insulation.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #9: White 12” x12” ACM floor tile and mastic in the basement.
Photo #10: Drywall and joint compound in the basement.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #11: Basement phone room ACM floor tile and mastic.
Photo #12: Linoleum ACM.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #13: Second floor ACM window caulk.
Photo #14: Black ACM on the piping system.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #15: Paper chute with ACM on the base.
Photo #16: White 12” x 12” floor tile and mastic ACM
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Photo #17: Sink with ACM black underspray on the 4th floor.
Photo #18: Popcorn textured ceiling ACM on the 1st floor.