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HomeMy WebLinkAbout028200 Asbestos AbatementCORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-1 Code Remediation SECTION 02 82 00 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section references procedures for the removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and materials attached to ACM that will be disturbed as a result of the work for the Code Modifications and Alterations at the Delta Tau Delta facility located at 104 Mary Ann Wood Drive in Ithaca, New York. 1. The Asbestos Survey report was compiled by an NYSDOL Inspector. Refer to the Watts Architecture & Engineering Targeted Asbestos Testing Report dated June 14, 2018. 2. In order to determine asbestos content, samples were analyzed by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and/or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) by an ELAP certified laboratory. 3. The survey report is intended for design and estimate purposes only, and is in- cluded to provide bidders with the same information available to the Owner. 4. The Bulk Samples are representative of like materials within the project limits. 1.3 SCOPE OF WORK A. The work shall include the following: 1. Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing floor tiles and associated asbestos- containing mastic at designated locations to accommodate replacement of existing door frames and installation of new bedroom doorways. Remove any overlying carpeting and/or non-asbestos flooring at the threshold. Refer to drawings AA100, A101 and A601 for precise locations and extent of abatement. Remove tiles up to the threshold. Cut tiles to remain in adjacent corridors in neat straight lines as required suitable for matching replacement flooring. 2. Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing floor tiles and asbestos-containing associated mastic at designated location to accommodate construction of new doorway. Cut tiles to remain in the adjacent corridor and room in neat straight lines suitable for matching replacement flooring and to allow for new construction. The General Contractor shall be responsible for delineating precise extent of floor tile removal. CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-2 Code Remediation 3. Removal and disposal of all asbestos-containing floor tiles and asbestos-containing associated mastic in the designated ground floor corridor. Tiles in the corridor are damaged. Remove tiles and mastic to the threshold at doorways. Cut tiles to remain at doorway thresholds in neat straight lines suitable for matching replacement flooring. 4. Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing floor tiles and asbestos-containing associated mastic at designated locations to accommodate removal of existing doors and to allow for infilling with new construction. Cut tiles to remain in the adjacent corridor and room in neat straight lines suitable for matching replacement flooring and to allow for new construction. The General Contractor shall be responsible for delineating the precise extent of floor tile removal. 5. Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing floor tiles and asbestos-containing associated mastic at designated location to accommodate new construction FOR A NEW DOOR. Cut tiles to remain in the adjacent corridor and room in neat straight lines suitable for matching replacement flooring and to allow for new construction. The General Contractor shall be responsible for delineating precise extent of floor tile removal. Schedule of ACM Floor Tile Abatement Base Bid Location Purpose of Abatement Approximate Quantity Ground Floor Room G07 Remove Tiles and Mastic to Accommodate Opening for New Door 5 Square Feet Room G07 Removal of Existing Door 5 Square Feet Corridor G0043 Full Corridor Floor Abatement 50 Square Feet G0002 Full Corridor Floor Abatement Up To The Stairway 30 Square Feet G0044 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet G0002 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet G06 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet First Floor Corridor 10042 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 101 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 102 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 103 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 104 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 105 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 106 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 107 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 108 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-3 Code Remediation Location Purpose of Abatement Approximate Quantity Room 109 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 110 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 111 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 112 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 113 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 114 Remove Tiles and Mastic to Allow for a New Door 10 Square Feet Second Floor Room 200 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 201 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 202 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 203 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 204 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 205 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 206 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 207 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 208 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 209 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 210 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 211 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 212 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 213 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Room 214 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Total, All Areas 244 Square Feet Alternate 1 Location Purpose of Abatement Approximate Quantity First Floor Room 120 Door Frame Replacement 4.5 Square Feet Total, All Areas 4.5 Square Feet 1.4 CODES AND REGULATIONS A. General Applicability of Codes and Regulations and Standards: Except to the extent that more explicit or more stringent requirements are written directly into the Contract Documents, all applicable codes, regulations and standards have the same force and effect (and are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference) as if copied directly into the Contract Documents, or as if published copies are bound herewith. B. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for the compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to work CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-4 Code Remediation practices, hauling, disposal, and protection of workers, visitors to the site and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site. The Contractor is responsible for providing medical examinations and maintaining medical records of personnel as required by the applicable Federal, State and local regulations. The Contractor shall hold the Owner and Owner's Representative harmless for failure to comply with any applicable work, hauling, disposal, safety, health or other regulation on the part of himself, his employees or his subcontractors C. Federal requirements that govern asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos waste materials include but are not limited to the following: OSHA: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including but not limited to: Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite; Final Rules Title 29, Part 1926, Section 1101 of the Code of Federal Regulations Respirator Protection Title 29, Part 1910, Section 134 of the Code of Federal Regulations Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Title 29, Part 1910, Section 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Hazard Communication Title 29, Part 1910, Section 1200 of the Code of Federal Regulations Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags Title 29, Part 1910, Section 145 of the Code of Federal Regulations DOT: U.S. Department of Transportation, including but not limited to: Hazardous Substances Title 49, Part 171 and 172 of the Code of Federal Regulations EPA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including but not limited to: Training Requirements of (AHERA) Regulations Asbestos-Containing Material in Schools Final Rule & Notice Title 40, Part 763, Subpart E, amended Appendix C of the Code of Federal Regulations dated April 4, 1994 National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) National Emission Standard for Asbestos Title 40, Part 61, Subpart A, and revised Subpart M (Revised Subpart B) of the Code of Federal Regulations dated November 20, 1990 D. State requirements that govern asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos waste materials include but are not limited to the following: CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-5 Code Remediation New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Industrial Code Rule 56 (Code Rule): Asbestos New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regulations regarding waste collector registration Title 6, Part 364 of the New York State Official compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations. An annual "Industrial Waste Hauler Permit" specifically for asbestos-containing materials is required for transportation of asbestos-containing waste to the disposal site. E. Local Requirements: Abide by all local requirements that govern asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos waste materials. 1.5 STANDARDS A. General Applicability of Standards: Except to the extent that more explicit or more stringent requirements are written directly into the Contract Documents, all applicable standards have the same force and effect (and are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference) as if copied directly into the Contract Documents, or as if published copies are bound herewith. B. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for the compliance with all standards pertaining to work practices, hauling, disposal, and protection of workers, visitors to the site and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site. The Contractor shall hold the Owner and Owner's Representative harmless for failure to comply with any applicable standard on the part of himself, his employees or his subcontractors. C. Standards: These standards apply to asbestos abatement work or hauling and disposal of asbestos waste materials and include but are not limited to the following: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 (212) 354-3300 Practices for Respiratory Protection Publication Z88.2-80 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 299-5400 Safety and Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Asbestos E 849-82 1.6 SUBMITTALS A. No less than 7 days before the start of the project, legible copies of the following items must be submitted to the Owner or the Owner’s Representative: 1. NYSDOL Contractor's License (DOH-432). CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-6 Code Remediation 2. A statement signed by an authorized representative of the company stating that a Respiratory Protection Program that meets the requirements of OSHA Title 29, Part 1910, Section 134 will be in effect and followed during the project. 3. Project Notifications (NYSDOL and EPA) will not be required for the asbestos abatement work for this project, due to the amount of asbestos-containing material being removed. 4. Provide a statement signed by an authorized representative of the company stating that the Building Occupants/Other Trades notification required by ICR 56 will be or has been posted at least 10 days prior to the start of the project. Provide a copy of the notification that will be posted at the job site. 5. A negative exposure assessment, if one will be utilized. If a negative exposure assessment will not be utilized, provide a statement signed by an authorized representative of the company stating that a negative exposure assessment will not be used. 6. Site-specific variance(s) if used on the project. If the Contractor will not obtain a variance, provide a statement to that affect. 7. Information on the surfactant to be used for the amended water. 8. Waste Hauler's Permit. 9. Landfill permit. 10. Name, address and phone number of air sampling firm and laboratory to be used on the project for OSHA personal samples. Include the accreditation of the analytical laboratory (ELAP certificates) of the air monitoring firm. 11. Site-specific work plan: The Contractor shall prepare a detailed work plan and submit the plan no later than one week prior to the start of the abatement project. The work plan shall include, but not be limited to: 1. A schedule for the completion of the work. 2. Work procedures. 3. Types of equipment to be used. 4. Anticipated location for water and electrical hookups. 5. Anticipated location of decontamination enclosures. 6. Anticipated location(s) of negative air exhaust. 7. Estimated crew size, shift times and durations. 8. Emergency procedures for fire and medical emergencies and for failure of containment barriers. B. During the project, legible copies of the following items must be submitted to the Owner or Owner’s Representative: 1. NYSDOL Asbestos Handling Certifications (DOH 442) for all persons employed on the project. (Likeness on photographs must be clear) * 2. Proof of current (within the last 12 months) physical examination for all persons to be employed on the project. * 3. Proof of current (within the last 12 months) respirator fit test for all persons to be employed on the project. * 4. Project Log Book Entries. 5. Daily Sign-in Log. 6. Work Area Entry/Exit Log. CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-7 Code Remediation 7. Any and all changes to the Contract should any occur. 8. Personal sampling results within 24 hours of sampling. *If this information is not provided at the time each worker arrives on site, they will be prohibited from working until the information is provided and reviewed. C. During the project, legible copies of the following items must be maintained at the job site, and available for review: 1. The company’s standard operating procedures manual. 2. The company’s respiratory protection program. 3. Safety data sheets for all substances to be used on the project. D. Upon completion of the project, legible copies of the following items must be submitted to the Owner or Owner’s Representative: 1. Personal air sampling records including chain-of-custody forms and laboratory re- sults. These records must also include the accreditation of the analytical laboratory (ELAP certificates). 2. Waste manifest(s), shipment records and landfill receipts signed by the landfill operator within 30 days after the waste leaves the site. A percentage of the final payment will be withheld until the waste shipment record is received by the Owner or Owner’s Representative. 3. Project log book. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with the referenced regulations and standards. B. Pre-work Conference: Before the work of this section is scheduled to commence, a conference will be held at the site for the purpose of reviewing the Contract Documents, discussing requirements for the work, and reviewing the work procedures. The asbestos abatement contractor shall attend. 1.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS A. Locations and quantities of all materials to be removed by the abatement contractor shall be field verified. Information given on the drawings and in the specifications is for general orientation and information only. B. The Contractor shall have at least one English-speaking supervisor on the job site at all times while the project is in progress. The supervisor must be able to communicate fluently with all employees. C. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a site-specific variance from NYSDOL for the performance of this work, if necessary. The use of a site-specific variance may not be used until approval is given by the Owner’s representative. D. Solvents shall not be used to remove asbestos-containing mastic on this project. CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-8 Code Remediation PRODUCTS 2.1 SPECIAL CONDITIONS A. WETTING MATERIALS: For wetting prior to disturbance of asbestos-containing materials, use amended water: 1. Amended Water: Water to which a surfactant has been added. Use a mixture of surfactant and water which results in wetting of the asbestos-containing material and retardation of fiber release during disturbance of the material equal to or greater than that provided by the use of one ounce of a surfactant consisting of 50% polyoxyethylene ester and 50% polyoxyethylene ether mixed with five gallons of water. B. POLYETHYLENE SHEET: Fire retardant polyethylene film in the largest sheet size possible to minimize seams, 6-mil thick as indicated, clear, frosted or black as indicated. C. DUCT TAPE: Provide duct tape in 2" or 3" widths as indicated, with an adhesive which is formulated to stick aggressively to sheet polyethylene. D. SPRAY CEMENT: Provide spray adhesive in aerosol cans which is specifically formulated to stick tenaciously to sheet polyethylene. E. DISPOSAL BAGS: Provide 6-mil thick leak-tight polyethylene bags labeled as described in the standards referenced in Part 1 of this section. F. GARDEN SPRAYER: Provide a hand pump type pressure-can garden sprayer fabricated out of either metal or plastic, equipped with a metal wand at the end of a hose that can deliver a stream or spray of liquid under pressure. G. RESPIRATORS 1. Select respirators from those approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services. 2. Respirators shall be fit-tested to personnel by an industrial hygienist or other competent person. Fit-tested respirators shall be permanently marked to identify the individual fitted, and use shall be limited to that individual. 3. In accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(3)(iv), at a minimum, all employees will be required to use full face, powered air purifying HEPA filtered respirators when they are in a regulated area where OSHA Class I work is being performed until a negative exposure assessment is obtained in accordance with 1926.1101 (f)(2)(iii). 4. No respirators shall be issued to personnel without such personnel participating in a respirator training program. CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-9 Code Remediation 5. High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) respirator filters shall be approved by NIOSH and have the NIOSH P100 designation. The respirator filters shall also conform to the OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.1101. 6. A storage area for respirators shall be provided by the Contractor on the clean room side of any established decontamination chamber where they will be kept in a clean environment. 7. The Contractor shall provide and make available a sufficient quantity of respirator filters so that filter changes can be made as necessary during the work day. Filters will be removed and discarded during the decontamination process. Filters cannot be reused. Filters must be changed if breathing becomes difficult. 8. Filters shall not be used any longer than one eight (8) hour work day. 9. Respirator filters shall be stored at the project site in the change room of each work area personnel decontamination unit. 10. Where not in violation of NIOSH and OSHA requirements the Contractor shall provide at least the following minimum respiratory protection to the maximum use concentrations indicated below: OSHA/NIOSH Approved Maximum use Respiratory Protection Concentrations* Half mask Air Purifying 1.0 f/cc with HEPA Filters Full face piece Air Purifying 5.0 f/cc HEPA filters and qualitative fit test Powered Air Purifying (PAPR) 10.0 f/cc Full Face piece HEPA filtered Supplied Air, Continuous Flow, 10.0 f/cc full face piece, HEPA filter Full face piece supplied air, 100.0 f/cc pressure demand Full face piece, supplied air, 100.0 f/cc pressure demand, with Aux. SCBA pressure demand or continuous flow * A qualitative fit-tested tight fitting negative pressure air-purifying respirator can only be used in an atmosphere less than or equal to 10 times the PEL. In order to achieve the full protection factor, quantitative fit testing must be performed. CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-10 Code Remediation 3.0 EXECUTION 3.1 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL HANDLING AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES A. Perform work under this contract in accordance with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section. The provisions of any site-specific variance to New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Industrial Code Rule 56 (ICR 56) obtained for this project may not be implemented until approval is given by the Owner or Owner’s Representative. B. Work resulting in disturbance of asbestos-containing materials shall be performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor employing certified workers in accordance with all applicable standards referenced herein. 3.2 CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES A. Comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section. 3.3 AIR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS A. The Owner shall be responsible for hiring an independent third party firm to perform any required area air sampling and analysis in accordance with ICR 56. B. The Contractor is required to ensure cooperation of its personnel with the Air Sampling Technician (AST) for general air sampling, and testing of each work area after completion of asbestos work prior to removal of containment barriers. C. All air samples shall be analyzed using Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) in accordance with NYSDOL Industrial Code Rule 56 and NIOSH method 7400. D. At a minimum, turn-around time for laboratory analysis of area air samples shall not exceed 24 hours. The Owner may request an expedited turn-around time for some or all air samples. Copies of all area air monitoring results shall be immediately transmitted to the Owner or his Representative. E. If the clearance criteria are not met, then the decontamination is incomplete. The cleaning procedures shall be repeated and retesting conducted until such time clearance criteria are successfully achieved. The Contractor shall bear the cost of any additional re-testing required due to failure to achieve final clearance criteria. 3.4 PERSONAL AIR SAMPLING A. The Contractor shall conduct daily personal monitoring that is representative of the exposure of each employee who is assigned to work within a regulated area who is performing OSHA Class I or II work, unless the employer has obtained a negative exposure assessment for the entire operation in accordance with OSHA 1926.1101 (f)(2)(iii). Periodic personal monitoring shall be performed in accordance with 1926.1101(f)(3). If the provisions of 1926.1101(f)(4)(i) are met and monitoring is discontinued, the Contractor shall resume the periodic personal monitoring whenever there has been a change in process, control equipment, personnel or work practices that may result in new or additional CORNELL UNIVERSITY SECTION 02 82 00 Ithaca, New York ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Delta Tau Delta 104 Maryann Wood Asbestos Abatement 02 82 00-11 Code Remediation exposures above the permissible exposure limits or when the Contractor has any reason to suspect that a change may result in new or additional exposures above the permissible exposure limits. This resumption of personal monitoring is required regardless of whether a "negative exposure assessment" was previously produced for the specific work area. B. All personal samples shall be analyzed within 48 hours upon being collected at the site. The analysis of personal air samples shall be conducted by an ELAP approved laboratory, subject to approval of the Owner or the Owner’s Representative. C. The Contractor shall notify affected employees of the personal monitoring results that represent that employee's exposure as soon as possible following receipt of monitoring results. The Contractor shall notify affected employees of the results of monitoring representing the employee's exposure in writing either individually or by posting at a centrally located place that is accessible to affected employees. 3.5 PROJECT MONITORING A. The Owner shall retain the services of a New York State Department of Labor licensed and certified Project Monitor to provide periodic, as needed site inspections, documentation review, and general consulting services. ICR 56 requires a Project Monitor perform a visual inspection at the completion of the asbestos abatement work to verify the completeness of the abatement and the cleanup. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with the Project Monitor(s) during the course of work. Failure to cooperate fully may lead to the issuance of a Stop Work Order. Any liquidated damages incurred as a result of any stop work order issued shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 3.6 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND RELATED DEBRIS A. Transport the asbestos-containing waste and related debris to the approved disposal site. Comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section. 3.7 RESTORATION A. Remove temporary decontamination facilities and restore area designated for these facilities to its original condition or better. ***END OF SECTION 02 82 00 ***