ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SURVEY REPORT · Caithness House Corporate Asbestos Services Team 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A Management survey has been conducted within Caithness House to locate

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SURVEY REPORT

CAITHNESS HOUSE

Twyford Street London N1 0BZ

Corporate Asbestos Services Team 3rd Floor

7 Newington Barrow Way N7 7EP

0207 527 3361 [email protected]

Survey Start Date: 28/11/2011 Survey Completion Date: 28/11/2011 Report Date: 09/12/2011 Report Number: RAM/123/11

Caithness House Corporate Asbestos Services Team

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A Management survey has been conducted within Caithness House to locate and identify asbestos-containing materials.

Please note that the following materials have either, been analysed and therefore known to contain asbestos, or are strongly presumed to contain asbestos: Roof - cold water tank room Flats 1-13 – Fascia panels Roof - cold water tank room Flats 14-44 – Fascia panels NO ACCESS The areas listed below could not be accessed during the course of the survey, further actions required have been detailed: Pram sheds AREAS EXCLUDED The areas listed below were specifically excluded from the survey.


2.0 INTRODUCTION Islington Council’s, Corporate Asbestos Services Team was commissioned by Stuart Fuller at Homes For Islington, Health and Safety to carry out a Management Survey and produce a report detailing the location and condition of known or strongly presumed asbestos containing materials at: Property: Caithness House Twyford Street N1 0BZ

The survey was undertaken to identify and locate asbestos containing materials, in accordance with current legislative guidance, titled, Asbestos: The survey guide (HSG264) and Guidance Practice issued by the Corporate Asbestos Services Team. The purpose of the survey is to ensure compliance with Regulation 4: The duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises as detailed in the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2006). The aim of the survey is to locate, identify and assess, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of known and strongly presumed asbestos containing materials which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including maintenance and installation. The survey may involve minor intrusive work and some disturbance. Whilst every effort has been made to locate known and strongly presumed asbestos, there may be circumstances this cannot be achieved without extensive demolition thus; the Corporate Asbestos Services Team cannot accept liability for any omissions. BUILDING STRUCTURE Description of Construction Brick and block

Age of building N/A

Number of Floors 4 Number of Dwellings if applicable N/A

Number of Stairwells N/A Secure Door Entry System if applicable Y

Number of Lifts N/A

Balconies/Lobby Area Partially enclosed

Type of Roof and Access Flat


3.0 SURVEY METHODOLOGY The survey has been undertaken by an in-house asbestos surveyor, qualified to proficiency module P402 as prescribed, by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) who has had in excess of six months practical surveying experience, managed by the Asbestos Services Manager qualified to the BOHS S301 standard. All samples have been analysed by an independent laboratory of Islington Council conforming to BS EN ISO 17025 by accreditation to the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). Samples were taken of those materials that may contain asbestos, for the purpose of analysis. Where there are large quantities of homogeneous materials, a representative number of samples will be taken as a reference, the remaining materials will be strongly presumed to contain asbestos, based upon the conclusion of analysis. Every effort has been made to ensure access has been gained to all areas; those areas that could be not be accessed will be presumed to contain asbestos and are listed within the Executive Summary under the heading No Access. A material assessment of all known and strongly presumed asbestos materials, will be undertaken as part of this report, based upon the algorithm as defined by HSG 264. The council will only undertake Priority Assessments when surveying premises whereby ‘duty holder’ responsibilities apply. In accordance with the Council’s policy and guidance, any materials that are found during the course of a survey within Council owned or leased properties, that are in a poor condition, considered to be a potential risk, will be immediately notified to the Client with an appropriate recommendation. Where possible every effort will be made to ensure surveys are conducted within vacated areas. If the premise or particular part of the premise is to be re-occupied upon completion of the survey appropriate air testing may be required and will be included within this report. Each room will be inspected, the surveyor will note any building materials that may contain asbestos, this will include where possible and safe to do so under floor coverings, above false ceilings, lofts, inside risers, service ducts and lift shafts, basements, cellars, underground rooms. Every effort will be made to ensure the quantity and size of samples to be removed for analysing is limited to a practicable measurement to ensure adequate analysis and limited disturbance of both material and décor, items removed for analysis will be appropriately made good by use of ET150. No density checks will be undertaken to identify the difference between asbestos insulating board and asbestos cement, this will be based upon, asbestos type and the discretion of the surveyor.


Material Assessment

A material assessment will be undertaken as part of this report, based upon the algorithm as defined by HSG264, a recommendation will be based upon this scoring system, no material risk assessment will be made unless specifically requested and directed by the client. Sample variable Score Examples of scores (see notes for more detail)

Product type (or debris from product)

1 Asbestos-reinforced composites (plastics, resins, mastics, roofing felts, vinyl floor tiles, semi-rigid paints or decorative finishes, asbestos cement etc)

2 Asbestos insulating board, mill boards, other low density insulation boards, asbestos textiles, gaskets, ropes and woven textiles, asbestos paper and felt.

3 Thermal insulation (eg pipe and boiler lagging), sprayed asbestos, loose asbestos, asbestos mattresses and packing.

Extent of damage/deterioration

0 Good condition: no visible damage.

1 Low damage: a few scratches or surface marks; broken edges on boards, tiles etc.

2 Medium damage: significant breakage of materials or several small areas where material has been damaged revealing loose asbestos fibres.

3 High damage or delamination of materials, sprays and thermal insulation. Visible asbestos debris.

Surface treatment 0 Composite materials containing asbestos: reinforced plastics, resins, vinyl tiles.

1 Enclosed sprays and lagging, AIB (with exposed face painted or encapsulated) asbestos cement sheets etc.

2 Unsealed AIB, or encapsulated lagging and sprays. 3 Unsealed lagging and sprays Asbestos type 1 Chrysotile 2 Amphibole asbestos excluding crocidolite 3 Crocidolite Total

Risk Categories 1 = Low 2 = medium 3 = High Scoring 10 = > High Risk 7 – 9 Medium Risk 5 – 6 Low Risk 4 = < Very Low Risk


Priority Assessment

A priority assessment will be undertaken as part of this survey when refurbishment or demolition works are not imminent. Sample variable Score Examples of scores (see notes for more detail)

Location of the material 1 High level, external, access controlled areas, loft 2 Low level in cpbd, access controlled areas, encapsulated

with non asbestos material 3 Low level

Accessibility 0 Usually inaccessible or unlikely to be disturbed 1 Occasionally likely to be disturbed 2 Easily disturbed 3 Routinely Disturbed

Building Use 0 Vacant 1 Offices / Administration 2 Work shops / Industrial 3 Children Services, Vulnerable Adults, Public or Tenant

Use

Number of Occupants 0 None 1 1-3 2 4-10 3

>10

Frequency of Use of Area 0 Infrequent 1 Monthly 2 Weekly 3 Daily

Type of Maintenance 0 Minor disturbance (possibility of contact when gaining

access) 1 Low Disturbance (changing light bulb AIB ceiling) 2 Medium (lifting 1 or 2 ceiling tiles for access) 3 High (lifting high level of ceiling tiles)

Frequency of Maintenance 0 ACM unlikely to be disturbed by maintenance 1 Annually 2 Monthly 3 Weekly

Risk Categories 1 = Low 2 = medium 3 = High

Scoring 10 = > High Risk 7 – 9 Medium Risk 5 – 6 Low Risk 4 = < Very Low Risk


Definitions No Asbestos Detected (NAD) The analysis of the material has concluded that no asbestos fibres have been detected. Presumed No Asbestos Detected The surveyor has concluded after a thorough visual inspection of a specified area or material or the conclusion of an analysis of a sample taken from a similar material, suggests that there was evidence to support a reasoned argument that the specified area or material does not contain an asbestos containing material.

Presumed Asbestos The surveyor has not been able to access or inspect an area, it must be presumed to contain amphibole asbestos. Strongly Presumed The surveyor has concluded after a thorough visual inspection of a specified area or material or the conclusion of an analysis of a sample taken from a similar material, that there was evidence to support a reasoned argument that the specified area or material contains amphibole asbestos.

Please note that the material assessment is only applicable to the condition of presumed or known asbestos materials at the time of survey.

REPORTED BY: Surveyor

Approved By: Asbestos Services Manager

Notes:

Name of Officer Date 18/12/2013

Any other relevant information:

No. Floor Area Material Asbestos Type Condition Action1 Roof Roof for 1-14 Flats Fascia panels to water tank Amosite/Chrysotile Good Leave In Situ

2 Roof Roof for 15-38 Flats Flue pipe Amosite/Chrysotile Good Leave In Situ

Areas Not AccessedNo. Floor Area

1 Pram Shed No access.

Risk Banding1

Caithness House Condition Survey

Type 2 Survey

Please ensure that you clearly print your name and the date of the inspection. Use the space provided to detail any further information you feel is relevant to the inspection.

Richard Akwaboa-Mensah

Corporate Asbestos Services Team

Notes:

Name of Officer Date 29/11/2012

Any other relevant information:

No. Floor Area Material Asbestos Type Condition Action1 Roof Roof for 1-14 Flats Fascia panels to water tank Amosite/Chrysotile Good Leave In Situ

2 Roof Roof for 15-38 Flats Flue pipe Amosite/Chrysotile Good Leave In Situ

Areas Not AccessedNo. Floor Area

1 Pram Shed No access. Tenant owned.

Risk Banding1

Caithness House Condition Survey

Type 2 Survey

Please ensure that you clearly print your name and the date of the inspection. Use the space provided to detail any further information you feel is relevant to the inspection.

Richard Akwaboa-Mensah


ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SURVEY REPORT

BPRN Building Floor Location Product type Result Extent Accessibility Condition Surface treatment Sample number Recommendation

528715 Caithness House All Stairwell 1 No suspect materials present




528715 Caithness House Ground All bin chambers No suspect materials present

528715 Caithness House Ground Walkway to Flats 1 - 6 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos (superlux) SP

528715 Caithness House Ground Walkway to Flats 7 - 19 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos (superlux) SP

528715 Caithness House Ground Walkway to Flats 20 - 29 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos

(superlux) SP


(superlux) SP


(superlux) SP

528715 Caithness House Second Walkway to Flats 8 - 13 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos (superlux) SP

528715 Caithness House Second Walkway to Flats 30 - 34 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos

(superlux) SP


(superlux) SP


(superlux) SP


(superlux) SP

528715 Caithness House Roof Cold water tank room Flats 1 -13 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos

(superlux) SP

528715 Caithness House Roof Cold water tank room Flats 1 -13 Fascia panels Amosite/Chrysotile 20sqm Unlikely to be

disturbed Good Sealed 001; 002 Manage/monitor

528715 Caithness House Roof Cold water tank room Flats 14 - 44 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos

(superlux)

BPRN Building Floor Location Product type Result Extent Accessibility Condition Surface treatment Sample number Recommendation

528715 Caithness House Roof Cold water tank room Flats 14 - 44 Fascia panels Amosite/Chrysotile 20sqm Unlikely to be

disturbed Good Sealed 003; 004 Manage/monitor

528715 Caithness House Roof Cold water tank room Flats 45 - 68 Ceiling panels Non-asbestos

(superlux)

528715 Caithness House Roof Cold water tank room Flats 45 - 68 Fascia panels Non-asbestos (wood)

MATERIAL ASSESSMENT ALGORITHM

Asbestos-containing material: Roof cold water tank room Flats 1 - 13 fascia panels

Score


Asbestos insulating board, millboards, other low density insulation boards, asbestos textiles, gaskets, ropes and woven textiles, asbestos paper and felt

2

Extent of damage/deterioration Good condition: no visible damage 0 insert photograph

Surface treatmentEnclosed sprays and lagging, AIB (with exposed face painted or encapsulated) asbestos cement sheets etc

1

Asbestos type Amphibole asbestos excluding crocidolite 2

Total score 5

Asbestos-containing material: Roof cold water tank room Flats 14 - 44 fascia panels

Score


Asbestos insulating board, millboards, other low density insulation boards, asbestos textiles, gaskets, ropes and woven textiles, asbestos paper and felt

2

Extent of damage/deterioration Good condition: no visible damage 0 insert photograph

Surface treatmentEnclosed sprays and lagging, AIB (with exposed face painted or encapsulated) asbestos cement sheets etc

1

Asbestos type Amphibole asbestos excluding crocidolite 2

Total score 5

T.BA.v3

1st Floor Rainham House

Manor Way

Rainham, Essex

RM13 8RH

T: (0) 1708 555 705

F: (0) 1708 555 925

www.tersusgroup.co.uk

[email protected]

1752

London Borough of Islington


Islington Council

Council Offices

7 Newington Barrow Way

London

N7 7EP

For the attention of

REPORT OF ANALYTICAL EXAMINATION FOR ASBESTOS IN BULK SAMPLE(S)

Job number L/LON3/1160

Number of samples 4

Date sampled / received 29/11/2011

Date analysed 29/11/2011

Analyst Csilla Gorombei,

Site address Caithness House

METHOD OF ANALYSIS

The sample(s) were analysed using Polarised Light Microscopy and McCrone Dispersion Staining by the methodgiven in HSG248, Appendix 2. This is an accredited test method under ISO 17025. We disclaim responsibility forthe accuracy of information provided and sampling undertaken the client. ''Trace'' is reported as defined in HSG248where applicable. All opinions and descriptions ie. non asbestos fibre types and material types in this report falloutside the scope of our accreditation.

Sample ref no Building Floor level Room Position Item Material Conclusion

L/LON3/1160/ 001 Sample 1 Not Known Roof Level Roof For1-14 Flats

FasciaPanels ToWaterTanks

Panel Amosite,Chrysotile







L/LON3/1160 Caithness House Page 2

Sample ref no Building Floor level Room Position Item Material Conclusion




Authorised signatures

Csilla Gorombei

End Of Report

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ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SURVEY REPORT · Caithness House Corporate Asbestos Services Team 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A Management survey has been conducted within Caithness House to locate