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Ahera.Jeane.2.14.17.pdf th Feb 20, 2017 ALCOTRAIN Fircrest, WA 98466 Phone: 425-306-4583 Email victor@alcotrain.com Dear Mr. Jeff Johnson / Tersuli Construction On February 14th 2017, ALCOTRAIN, conducted a residential AHERA Asbestos Inspection-Evaluation within the detached single-family dwelling located at: The purpose of the evaluation was to determine whether atypical asbestos containing materials may be present due to the age of the dwelling. At the time of the inspection, all suspected material were intact and with no visible damage. The samples were 11 Samples collected to full surface depth of the underlying substrate.We collected in total, as Batch # 511700379 (EMSL Analytical Inc). initial inspection, with To analyze our samples, we contracted the services of a third party Certified Laboratory; EMSL analytical Inc., in Seattle WA. The inspection was performed utilizing applicable Federal and Washington State regulations pertaining to asbestos including: (40 CFR Part 745), and TSCA Title II AHERA/ASHARA (40 CFR Part 763) Asbestos regulations. ALCOTRAIN performed this assessment in accordance with generally accepted AHERA protocols within Washington State. We thank you for the opportunity collaborating in this project. If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at 425-306-4583 or via e-mail at: Victor@Alcotrain.com Respectfully Victor Arroyo, AHERA INSPECTOR Certification #3509-17-C01-5658 Expiration 01/09/2018 Principal/ Consultant ALCOTRAIN The asbestos samples were analyzed using polarized light microscopy (PLM) with dispersion staining in accordance with US EPA method 600/R-93/116 as specified in 40 CFR Chapter I (71-93edition) Part763, Subpart F, Appendix A, pages 499-504. Polarizing light microscopy quantities of asbestos concentrations at between 100% and 1% detection levels. Levels below 1% can only be stated as "trace." The results, assessments, conclusions and recommendations stated in this report are factually representative of the conditions and circumstances observed at this project location on the dates of inspection. We cannot assume responsibility for any change in conditions or circumstances that occurred after the inspection. Therefore, any materials not surveyed in this report must be treated cautiously, until determined otherwise by a CA Inspector and/or an NVLAP certified laboratory. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ALL SAMPLES RESULTED ASBESTOS NEGATIVE . From EMSL Order Number # 511700379 We sampled 11 different materials with 19 combined layers. NO TRACES OF ANY ASBESTOS MATERIALS WERE FOUND IN ANY OF THE 11 (ELEVEN) SAMPLES TAKEN. THE SAMPLES YIELD 19 (NINETEEN) COMBINED LAYERS. NONE OF THE LAYERS ANALYSED SHOWED ANY TRACES OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Asbestos Materials Background WISHAs requires that certain ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials) must be removed from a building prior to €Remodel and or Demolition. These include friable ACMs (such as pipe insulation, boiler and duct insulation, sprayed-on fireproofing, troweled-on finishing, etc.) and non-friable ACMs that have already become friable prior to the remodel or demolition, or are likely to become friable during the process. Friable simply means that a material when dry can be crumbled pulverized or reduced to a powder by hand pressure (and will therefore readily release its asbestos fibers from the binding matrix). Non-friable materials cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to a powder by hand pressure (and thus will not readily release fibers from the binding matrix). Floor tiles, roofing, and various mastics are considered non-friable (if they are in good condition). For the purposes of this inspection, suspect Asbestos Containing Material(ACM) has beenplaced in three (3) material categories: thermal systems insulation (TSI), surfacing materials and miscellaneous materials. Only materials containing more than 1% total asbestos are classified as asbestos containing material (ACM). The number of samples collected and their locations were based on the AHERA regulations and the guidelines provided by the EPA document 560/5-85-030a October 1985, Asbestos in buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing . Materials The results, assessments, conclusions and recommendations stated in this report are factually representative of the conditions and circumstances observed at this project location on the dates of inspection. We cannot assume responsibility for any change in conditions or circumstances that occurred after the inspection. Therefore any materials not surveyed in this report must be treated as Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) until determined otherwise by a Certified Asbestos Inspector and NVLAP certified laboratory. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES The integrated resources, technologies, and discipline to conduct the inspection and analysis based on the following principles: · All applicable regulations are addressed in order to assure that our field inspection and lab personnel meet their responsibilities, do so cost-effectively, and are equipped with the practical knowledge they need in order to understand and comply with regulations that affect them. · Care is taken to make certain that the information provided and actions recommended are practical and cost effective in achieving regulatory compliance. · All project results, reports and recommendations are reviewed for accuracy, content and quality prior to presentation. We recognize that the information in each assignment we undertake, that the information we develop, and the conclusions and advice we provide will be used to support important management decisions. Quality Assurance Program outline: · Provide specific objectives so that project activities can be evaluated with regards to precision, accuracy, reproducibility, completeness, and comparability. · Provide specific guidance on the proper methodology for all activities. · Be provided with ongoing training to enhance their technical skills. · Be trained in QA/QC procedures and QC activities. · Review all reports until they are acceptable in terms of technical and editorial quality and all quality assurance activities have been successfully performed. ASBESTOS INSPECTION & BULK SAMPLING METHODOLOGY Asbestos Building Inspectors are certified under the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 40 CFR 763, Subpart E. Written report meets the Washington state €Good Faith Inspection requirements as cited in RCW 49.26.016 and implemented by Labor and Industries (L&I) regulation, WAC 296-62- 07721, and reg. III, article 4 of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA). A Field information was organized as per the AHERA concept of Homogeneous Area (HA). HA is defined as a suspect material of similar age, appearance, function and texture. Once collected each bulk sample was sealed in an unadulterated plastic bag. Chain of custody; procedures were followed to maintain sample integrity during handling and data reporting to Alcotrain and the analytical laboratory as specified in code 40 of Federal regulations (CFR) Chapter 1 (1-1-87edition) Part 763, Subpart F, Appendix A. Each sample was analyzed using polarized light microscopy (PLM)/ dispersion staining techniques, in accordance to US EPA EMSL Laboratories Method 600/R-93/116 by . CORE SAMPLES Core samples of friable and non-friable suspect materials were collected by penetrating the suspect material to its substrate. The bulk samples collected were placed in sealed containers, labeled with an identifying code and a sample log was kept. Representative samples of each sampling area were then submitted to the laboratory to be analyzed for asbestos content. The inspection involved the following tasks: · A visual determination as to the extent of visible and accessible suspect materials and conditions of the material. · Collection of suspect building materials for asbestos content. · A Chain of Custody record was prepared to accompany bulk samples to the laboratory. The assessment process includes classifying the material as Friable ACM or Non-Friable ACM. Friable ACM is the term given to any material that contains more than one percent (1%) asbestos by weight and can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand or mechanical pressure. Limitations of Survey Asbestos inspections are non-comprehensive by nature and our assessment is limited to only those locations inspected and sampled. This survey was not designed to identify all potential concerns or eliminate all risk associated with abatement. No warranty, express or implied, is made. ALCOTRAIN is not responsible for materials which require destructive means to access, or materials which are hidden from sight, those materials hidden behind walls, or materials which cannot be found within reasonable diligence. Suspect materials that may be present inside crawl space cavities, electrical wiring or which were otherwise inaccessible were not included in the scope of findings for this inspection. th Feb 20, 2017 AHERA REPORT AHERA Asbestos Inspector VICTOR ARROYO Certification # 3509-17-C01-5658 Expiration 01/09/2018 Alcotrain Consultants Mr. Jeff Johnson / Tersuli Construction * attachments: EMSL Laboratories data results/report; Alcotrain chain of custody.