ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INC

Hazardous Materials Survey – 7 Tide Street, South Boston, Massachusetts

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INC. P.O. BOX 186 DOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 02030

(508)785-2258

March 16, 2015

Ms. Cynthia Westerman Baker Design Group, Inc.

23 Drydock Avenue, Sixth Floor

Boston, MA 02210

RE: Hazardous Materials Survey – 7 Tide Street, South Boston

Dear Ms. Westerman:

EHI was onsite January 14 and February 12, 2015 to collect bulk samples and document

hazardous material presence in the unoccupied spaces at the west end of the building located at 7

Tide Street located in South Boston, Massachusetts. Sampling was conducted in areas consistent

with renovation plans.

I was the lead inspector, (Inspector AI033814), Matthew King (Inspector AI000258) and Jesse

Williams (Inspector AI000384) assisted. Work was limited to the ground floor suite located on

the west side of the building. The space consisted of an office area, warehouse, garage and

mezzanine.

Sampling and Analysis

The samples were placed into clear closable bags and then double bagged. They

were then hand-delivered to Asbestos Identification Laboratory located in

Woburn, MA for analysis. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is a Massachusetts-

licensed and NVLAP-accredited laboratory. All standard chain of custody

procedures were followed during the delivery and transfer of the samples. The

samples were analyzed by polarized light microscopy.

Asbestos Findings:

The black mastic under 12”x12” floor tile located in the northwest corner office is ACM. The

mastic in the northwest corner office is a different material than all of the other black mastic in

the building. The ACM mastic is a lot darker in color and thicker than the non-ACM black

mastic. The black mastic in all other rooms was sampled and is not ACM. All of the other

materials sampled are not asbestos-containing materials. The EPA defines ACM as a material

with an asbestos content greater than 1%. The Massachusetts DEP defines ACM as a material

with the content greater than or equal to 1%.


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Limitations:

No demolition was performed during the survey. Areas of uncertainty include cavities inside

walls, behind bathroom walls and behind the any hidden mechanical chases.

Hazardous Materials Findings:

The building was surveyed for hazardous materials including fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, lead

acid and nickel cadmium batteries, mercury-containing items, Freon-containing items and

miscellaneous hazardous materials.

The Light bulbs listed below were observed in storage shelves and on pallets.

161 new-style fluorescent bulbs

32 halogen bulbs

5 Venture Lighting bulbs that contain mercury

258 compact fluorescent bulbs

41 metal halide bulbs

Additionally, 287 New-style fluorescent bulbs were in use in the building. Twelve old-style

fluorescent bulbs with 6 ballasts that may contain PCBs were in use around the building.

Lead Acid and Nickel Cadmium Batteries are often found in the following items observed in

the building.

11 emergency exit signs,

13 fire alarm pull stations

10 emergency lights.

Thermostats in the building did not appear to contain mercury.

Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials are items observed that need special disposal or recycling.

The following is a list of these items:

1 propane cylinder

24 cans of paint

(2) 5-gallon buckets of paint

2 bottles of herbicide

2 electric garage motors

Electric water heater

3 CPUs

There is an elevator in the building but there was no access to the elevator machine room during

the inspection. Elevators have oils and other hazardous materials that require special disposal or

recycling.


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Lead-Based Paint Survey Procedure:

Lead-based paint was tested on a representative number of painted surfaces

utilizing an XRF instrument to identify the presence or absence of Lead-

Based Paint (LBP). The primary emphasis was in the office area,

warehouse, garage and mezzanine of the west suite. 70 XRF readings were

taken in the afore mentioned locations. All sampled surfaces were accessible

with no demolition; large scale demolition may expose hidden painted

surfaces that have not been sampled. The XRF instrument was checked for

calibration according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

For purposes of OSHA compliance, any measurable amount of lead could pose a health hazard to

workers involved in dust or fume generating removal of lead painted components. In some cases,

OSHA might require personal air monitoring to determine the level of respiratory protection and

medical monitoring for workers involved in such work. It is beyond the scope of this survey to

determine if such measures would be required for any planned renovations or demolition at the

site.

Lead-Based Paint Survey Results:

An XRF reading greater than or equal to 1.0 mg/cm2 is considered lead based paint. A reading of

0.0 or negative has no lead in the paint. A reading of 0.1 to 0.9 is considered having trace levels

of lead. All surfaces sampled had no lead detected in their paint.

Attached are lab results, a sample summary table, and photos of select materials. Please call if

you have questions.

Sincerely,

Edward Shea

MA Asbestos Inspector AI033813


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BAKER DESIGN GROUP, INC.

7 TIDE STREET BOSTON, MA

BULK SAMPLE RESULTS

Sample

#

Location Material Asbestos

Content

01011415 Storage room at north wall behind

shelves Glue daub ND

02011415 Storage room at north wall closest to

office door Glue daub ND

03011415A Storage room at south west corner Gray floor tile ND

03011415B Storage room at south west corner Black mastic ND

04011415A Storage room in front of bay door Dark gray floor tile ND

04011415B Storage room in front of bay door Black mastic ND

05011415 Storage room at office door Joint compound ND

06011415 Storage room at office door Cove base mastic ND

07011415 West side of front entrance Gold carpet mastic ND

08011415A 1st floor kitchen, top layer Beige floor tile ND

08011415B 1st floor kitchen, top layer Yellow mastic ND

09011415A 1st floor kitchen, bottom layer White floor tile ND

09011415B 1st floor kitchen, bottom layer Black mastic ND

10011415 NE office / main room doorway Beige floor tile ND

11011415A NE office/ main room doorway White floor tile ND

11011415B NE office/ main room doorway Black mastic ND

12011415 NE office Cove base mastic ND

13011415 NE office Drywall ND

14011415 NE office 2x2 ceiling tile ND

15011415 North center office Gold carpet mastic ND

16011415 North center office Cover base mastic ND

17011415 NW corner office Black mastic 20% Chrysotile


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Sample

#

Location Material Asbestos

Content

18011415 1st floor kitchen White sink under

coating ND

19011415 1st floor kitchen Drywall ND

20011415 1st floor kitchen 2x2 ceiling tile ND

21011415 Corner at men’s room door Joint compound ND

22011415 Garage at west wall vertical expansion

joint Gray caulk ND

23011415 Garage at west wall vertical expansion

joint Gray caulk ND

24011415 Garage at east wall Drywall ND

25011415 2nd floor main room Joint compound ND

26011415A 2nd floor main room White floor tile ND

26011415B 2nd floor main room Black mastic ND

27011415 2nd floor at blocked stairwell Yellow mastic ND

28011415 2nd floor in eyewash room behind wall

panel Adhesive ND

29011415 Entry door south of elevator Gray caulk ND

30011415 West entrance between metal window

frame and wood trim Gray caulk ND

31011415 Exterior west side wall Stucco ND

32021215 Large room, south east open area Black mastic ND

33021215 Large room, south east open area Black mastic ND

34021215 Kitchen, west side Black mastic ND

35021215 Storage room, south side Black mastic ND

36021215 Storage room, under stairs Black mastic ND

ND = None detected


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BAKER DESIGN GROUP, INC.

7 TIDE STREET BOSTON, MA

LEAD SAMPLE RESULTS

# Location Material Color mg/cm2

L01 Warehouse, east wall CMU White NEG

L02 Warehouse, south wall Wood White NEG

L03 Warehouse, south wall Gypsum White NEG

L04 Warehouse, north wall Gypsum White NEG

L05 Warehouse, west wall Gypsum White NEG

L06 Warehouse, steel column at mezzanine Metal White NEG

L07 Warehouse, steel beam Metal Gray NEG

L08 Warehouse, east door Metal Gray NEG

L09 Warehouse, east door frame Metal Gray NEG

L10 Garage, west wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L11 Garage, south wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L12 Garage, west wall CMU Yellow NEG

L13 Garage, north wall Wood Yellow NEG

L14 Garage, east wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L15 Garage, column center Metal Yellow NEG

L16 Mezzanine, west to east beam Wood White NEG

L17 Mezzanine, north to south beam Wood White NEG

L18 Mezzanine, subfloor Wood White NEG

L19 Mezzanine, west room west to east beam Wood White NEG

L20 Mezzanine, west room north to south beam Wood White NEG

L21 Mezzanine, subfloor Wood White NEG

L22 Mezzanine, west room door Wood Blue NEG

L23 Mezzanine, west room door frame Wood Blue NEG

L24 East office area, east wall CMU Yellow NEG

L25 East office area, south wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L26 East office area, west wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L27 East office area, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L28 East office area, ceiling Gypsum White NEG

L29 East office area, metal beam Metal White NEG

L30 East office area, column Metal Gray NEG


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L31 North east office, east wall CMU Yellow NEG

L32 North east office, east wall window Metal Gray NEG

L33 North east office, north wall window sill Wood White NEG

L34 North east office, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L35 Lobby, west wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L36 Lobby, south wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L37 Men’s bathroom, east wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L38 Men’s bathroom, south wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L39 Men’s bathroom, stall partition Metal Gray NEG

L40 North center office, door frame Metal Gray NEG

L41 North center office, door Wood Gray NEG

L42 North center office, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L43 North center office, east wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L44 North center office, ceiling Gypsum White NEG

L45 North center office, north window sill Wood White NEG

L46 Handicapped men’s bathroom, south wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L47 Handicapped men’s bathroom, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L48 North west office, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L49 North west office, west wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L50 North west office, west window sill Wood White NEG

L51 Hallway at handicap bathroom Gypsum Yellow NEG

L52 IT closet, door frame Metal Gray NEG

L53 IT closet, door Wood Gray NEG

L54 IT closet, rear wall Wood White NEG

L55 Kitchen, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L56 South center office, south wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L57 South west office, west wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L58 South west office, window frame Metal Gray NEG

L59 Center office, north wall Gypsum Yellow NEG

L60 West entrance, west wall Gypsum White NEG

L61 West entrance, ceiling Gypsum White NEG

L62 West warehouse office, east wall Gypsum White NEG

L63 West warehouse office, door Wood Gray NEG


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L64 West warehouse office, door frame Metal Gray NEG

L65 Exterior, west wall siding Wood White NEG

L66 Exterior, west wall frame Wood Beige NEG

L67 Exterior, west wall Concrete Beige NEG

L68 South exterior wall, siding Wood White NEG

L69 South exterior wall, door frame Wood Beige NEG

L70 Exterior, west wall Stucco Beige NEG

NEG = Paint does not contain Lead


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PHOTOS


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None of the floor tile is ACM. In one room,

the black mastic under floor tile is ACM.

Exterior materials including

stucco were not ACM.


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Joint compound on

drywall was not ACM.

Misc. mastics were not ACM.


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DRAWING


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Batch: 3662

165 New Boston St., Ste 271Woburn, MA 01801

781-932-9600Web: www.asbestosidentificationlab.com

Email: [email protected]

Asbestos Identification Laboratory

Dear Jesse Williams,

Thank you Jesse Williams for your business.

Michael ManningOwner/Director

Asbestos Identification Laboratory has completed the analysys of the samples from your office for the above referenced project.

The information and analysis contained in this report have been generated using the EPA /600/R-93/116 Method for theDetermination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. Materials or products that contain more than 1% of any kind orcombination of asbestos are considered an asbestos containing building material as determined by the EPA. This PolarizedLight Microscope (PLM) technique may be performed either by visual estimation or point counting. Point counting provides adetermination of the area percentage of asbestos in a sample. If the asbestos is estimated to be less than 10% by visualestimation of friable material, the determination may be repeated using the point counting technique. The results of the pointcounting supersede visual PLM results. Results in this report only relate to the items tested. This report may not be used bythe customer to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any other U.S. Government Agency.

Laboratory results represent the analysis of samples as submitted by the customer. Information regarding sample location,description, area, volume, etc., was provided by the customer. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is not responsible for samplecollection activities or analytical method limitations. Unless notified in writing to return samples, Asbestos IdentificationLaboratory discards customer samples after 30 days. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the writtenconsent of Asbestos Identification Laboratory.

Work Received: 2015-01-14

7 Tide St, South Boston

Jesse WilliamsEnvironmental Health, Inc.P.O. Box 186Dover, MA 02030

2015-01-14

Project Number:

Project Name:

January 16, 2015

Date Sampled:

Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116

• NVLAP Lab Code: 200919-0 • Massachusetts Certification License: AA000208 • State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Approved Environmental Laboratory Registration Number: PH-0142 • State of Maine, Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License Number: LB-0078(Bulk) LA-0087(Air) • State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Health Certification: AAL-121


7 Tide St, South Boston

Jesse WilliamsEnvironmental Health, Inc.P.O. Box 186Dover, MA 02030

2015-01-14

Project Number:

Project Name:

January 16, 2015

Date Sampled:


Asbestos %Material Color Non-Asbestos %LocationFieldID

LabIDgray Non-Fibrous 100

39090

01011415 Storage Room @ NorthWall Behind Shelves

Glue Daub None Detected

gray Non-Fibrous 100

39091

02011415 Storage Room @ NorthWall Closet to Office Door

Glue Daub None Detected


39092

03011415A Storage Room @ SouthWest Corner

Gray FT None Detected

black Non-Fibrous 100

39093

03011415B Storage Room @ SouthWest Corner

Black Mastic None Detected


39094

04011415A Storage Room in Front ofBay Door

Dark Gray FT None Detected


39095

04011415B Storage Room in Front ofBay Door


white Non-Fibrous 100

39096

05011415 Storage Room @ OfficeDoor

JC None Detected

yellow Non-Fibrous 100

39097

06011415 Storage Room @ OfficeDoor

Cove Base Mastic None Detected


39098

07011415 West Side Front EntranceGold Carpet Mastic None Detected

tan Non-Fibrous 100

39099

08011415A 1st FL Kitchen Top LayerBeige FT None Detected


39100

08011415B 1st FL Kitchen Top LayerYellow Mastic None Detected


39101

09011415A 1st Floor Kitchen BottomLayer

White FT None Detected


39102

09011415B 1st Floor Kitchen BottomLayer


tan Non-Fibrous 100

39103

10011415 NE Office/main RoomDoorway

Beige FT None Detected

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LabIDwhite Non-Fibrous 100

39104

11011415A NE Office/main RoomDoorway

White FT None Detected


39105

11011415B NE Office/main RoomDoorway


clear Non-Fibrous 100

39106

12011415 NE OfficeCove Base Mastic (Clear) None Detected

multi Cellulose 20Non-Fibrous 80

39107

13011415 NE OfficeDrywall None Detected

multi Mineral Wool 20Cellulose 50Non-Fibrous 3039108

14011415 NE Office2x2 CT None Detected


39109

15011415 N Center OfficeCarpet Mastic (Gold) None Detected


39110

16011415 N Center OfficeCove Base Mastic (Beige)MASTIC ONLY

None Detected

DetectedChrysotile 20


39111

17011415 NW Corner OfficeBlack Mastic

white Cellulose 20Non-Fibrous 80

39112

18011415 KitchenWhite Sink Under Coating None Detected

multi Cellulose 15Non-Fibrous 85

39113

19011415 KitchenDrywall None Detected

multi Mineral Wool 10Cellulose 60Non-Fibrous 3039114

20011415 Kitchen2x2 Ceiling Tile None Detected


39115

21011415 Corner at Men's RoomDoor

JC None Detected


39116

22011415 Garage West WallGray Caulking in VerticalExpansion Joint

None Detected


39117

23011415 Garage West WallGray Caulking in VerticalExpansion Joint

None Detected

multi Fiberglass < 1Cellulose 15Non-Fibrous 8539118

24011415 Garage East WallDrywall None Detected


39119

25011415 2nd Floor Main RoomJC None Detected


39120

26011415A 2nd Floor Main RoomWhite FT None Detected

black Cellulose < 1Non-Fibrous 100

39121

26011415B 2nd Floor Main RoomBlack Mastic None Detected

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LabIDyellow Non-Fibrous 100

39122

27011415 2nd Floor Blocked StairwellYellow Mastic Only None Detected


39123

28011415 2nd Floor Eye Wash RoomWall Panel Adhesive None Detected

gray Cellulose 5Non-Fibrous 95

39124

29011415 At Entry Door South ofElevator

Gray Caulking None Detected


39125

30011415 Between Metal Frame andWood at West Entrance

Exterior Caulking (Gray) None Detected


39126

31011415 West WallExterior Stucco None Detected

Analyzed by: 3662Batch:

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Batch: 4032

165 New Boston St., Ste 271Woburn, MA 01801

781-932-9600Web: www.asbestosidentificationlab.com

Email: [email protected]

Asbestos Identification Laboratory

Dear Ed Shea,

Thank you Ed Shea for your business.

Michael ManningOwner/Director

Asbestos Identification Laboratory has completed the analysys of the samples from your office for the above referenced project.

The information and analysis contained in this report have been generated using the EPA /600/R-93/116 Method for theDetermination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. Materials or products that contain more than 1% of any kind orcombination of asbestos are considered an asbestos containing building material as determined by the EPA. This PolarizedLight Microscope (PLM) technique may be performed either by visual estimation or point counting. Point counting provides adetermination of the area percentage of asbestos in a sample. If the asbestos is estimated to be less than 10% by visualestimation of friable material, the determination may be repeated using the point counting technique. The results of the pointcounting supersede visual PLM results. Results in this report only relate to the items tested. This report may not be used bythe customer to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any other U.S. Government Agency.

Laboratory results represent the analysis of samples as submitted by the customer. Information regarding sample location,description, area, volume, etc., was provided by the customer. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is not responsible for samplecollection activities or analytical method limitations. Unless notified in writing to return samples, Asbestos IdentificationLaboratory discards customer samples after 30 days. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the writtenconsent of Asbestos Identification Laboratory.


7 Tide St

Ed SheaEnvironmental Health, Inc.P.O. Box 186Dover, MA 02030

2015-02-12

Project Number:

Project Name:

February 16, 2015

Date Sampled:


• NVLAP Lab Code: 200919-0 • Massachusetts Certification License: AA000208 • State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Approved Environmental Laboratory Registration Number: PH-0142 • State of Maine, Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License Number: LB-0078(Bulk) LA-0087(Air) • State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Health Certification: AAL-121


7 Tide St

Ed SheaEnvironmental Health, Inc.P.O. Box 186Dover, MA 02030

2015-02-12

Project Number:

Project Name:

February 16, 2015

Date Sampled:



LabIDblack Non-Fibrous 100

43199

32021215 Large Rooom SE OpenArea

Black Mastic Only None Detected


43200

33021215 Large Rooom SE OpenArea

Black Mastic Only None Detected


43201

34021215 KitchenBlack Mastic Only None Detected


43202

35021215 Storage RoomBlack Mastic Only None Detected


43203

36021215 Storage RoomBlack Mastic Only None Detected

Analyzed by: 4032Batch:

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