LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION REPORT CARNEGIE LIBRARY … - Lead... · ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61107 Inspector and Report Prepared By: INNERSPACE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, INC. P. O. Box

LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION REPORT

CARNEGIE LIBRARY 314 WEST STEPHENSON STREET

FREEPORT, ILLINOIS 61032

Prepared For:

201 PRAIRIE STREET, SUITE 208

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61107

Inspector and Report Prepared By:

INNERSPACE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, INC. P. O. Box 231

Elburn, Illinois 60119 Phone: (630) 365-9910 Fax: (630) 365-9912

James W. Sundberg Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Risk Assessment/Inspector

License # 1743 7/8/2013 Signature Report Date

Lead Based Paint Inspection Carnegie Library 314 West Stephenson Street Freeport, Illinois 61032

INTRODUCTION

This is a Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Inspection Report of Carnegie Library located at 314 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois. This was a comprehensive inspection of the building. Included in the inspection were the Interior and Exterior Components in and around the all additions of the Building. This inspection was conducted on July 2, 2013. The building in this inspection consists of one original building and one addition just after the original building. Much of the interior buildings had, at the time of this inspection, been renovated over the years. Painted components were the focus of this inspection. All painted, varnished, and shellacked surfaces were inspected for lead based paint (LBP). This was a fairly comprehensive LBP Inspection, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

GOVERNING PROTOCOLS The protocol used for this inspection is based on the practices and procedures in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing, 2012 Revision (HUD Guidelines) including the 1997 Chapter 7 revisions, the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) 40 CFR Part 745 (Lead; Identification of Dangerous Levels of Lead; Final Rule; January 5, 2001). HUD publishes the only known protocols for Lead Based Paint Inspections. The HUD Guidelines and 40 CFR Part 745 set a regulatory level of 1.0 mg/cm2 for lead in paint. This inspection was conducted using this level as the definition of Lead Based Paint (LBP). Any XRF result that is equal to or greater than 1.0 mg/cm2 should be considered by State and Federal law to be POSITIVE for LBP.

INSPECTION METHODOLOGY Areas identified by IEA’s client were inspected for lead paint using X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer (XRF) instrumentation. All suspect materials that were painted, varnished, shellacked, stained, or otherwise coated within IEA’s scope of work were inspected. XRF Operational Requirements The following requirements were followed for all XRF testing performed during this inspection.


Safety Considerations XRF instruments were only operated by individuals who have successfully completed the Manufacturer’s Training requirements for the LPA-1 Lead Paint Analyzer. Care was taken not to expose occupants or workers to measurable amounts of radiation during the inspection process. Instrument Selection The instruments used to perform the inspection were the LPA-1 XRF lead based paint spectrum analyzers. The instruments are manufactured by Radiation Monitoring Devices, LLC of Watertown, MA, and have a HUD approved Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS). The LPA-1 PCS can be found in Appendix G. The LPA-1 method of measurement is based on spectrometric analysis of lead K-shell X-ray fluorescence within a controlled depth of measurement. The controlled depth concept restricts the penetration of the K-shell X-rays into the substrate so that the system cannot be mislead by the presence of lead pipes or other objects located deep in a wall. Instrument Calibration There are three modes of measurements in the instruments, “Standard Mode”, “Quick Mode”, and “Time Corrected” mode. Calibration checks are taken using the “Time Corrected” mode of operation. This mode automatically adjusts the time of the reading depending on the age of the source. (The older the source, the longer the reading.) Three calibration checks are taken using a National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST) 1.02 mg/cm2 standard on a wood block. These checks are taken at the beginning of each day (or job), at least every four hours during the ongoing inspection, and at the end of each day (or job). Calibrations performed during this inspection indicate the XRF instruments were operating within the PCS specifications. Documentation of all calibration checks can be found throughout this report. Substrate Correction The inspection measurements are taken in the “Quick Mode.” In the “Quick Mode,” the analyzer seeks the shortest period of time to assure a definitive measurement with a 95% confidence. The LPA-1 analyzer concludes a measurement once this level of confidence is achieved, typically between 4 and 8 seconds depending on the regulatory level, which is set in the machine before the inspection begins. The PCS indicates that no substrate correction is required when the instrument is operated in the Quick mode. Interference The LPA-1 XRF is not affected by spectral interference’s. Flat surfaces were tested whenever possible. All measurements were reported on the raw data forms and are provided in the report. XRF Measurement Requirements The buildings were considered, in the judgement of the Lead Inspector, to be three separate testing buildings. Each of the support structures (for the red and purple lines) was separated into their own testing areas.


Identified areas by IEA’s client were tested to identify the presence of lead in the surface coating. These areas included all accessible exterior and interior areas. Each of the areas was divided into their own report. Overall, there were seven (7) individual reports from the inspection. A list of each component, broken down by area, is provided in the Distribution Report (Appendix C). Please note, there are 7 Distribution Reports for the separate areas. Inconclusive XRF Results According to the PCS, the LPA-1 does not have an inconclusive range on any of the six discussed substrates (brick, concrete, drywall, metal, plaster, and wood). However, the manufacturer of this device (RMD) states that any reading that is at the threshold for lead (1.0 mg/cm2) is inconclusive. An inconclusive result means that the amount of lead present in the paint film, is too near to the regulatory level to determine, with 95% confidence level, that the measured concentration of lead is above the regulatory level (POSITIVE) or below the regulatory level (NEGATIVE) for LBP. Any reading at this level in the final report should be assumed as Positive for LBP. Quality Control Measurements and Samples For XRF measurements, a minimum of 1% of the shots were repeated for quality control purposes. The repeat shots provide a measure of the precision or the XRF instrument. All of the repeated readings were within statistical limits of 95% probability of the original shot. Document Review No documentation review was conducted as part of this LBP inspection. In the absence of construction history documentation, the lead paint inspector combined components of similar construction and painting histories together into homogeneous structures. Documentation XRF Scope Sheets were thoroughly completed, indicating the date of the inspection, name of inspector, the structure/unit/room name, sample location, and numerical XRF results of each testing combination. Copies of these sheets are located in the Inspector’s file. The results of the inspection are contained in a series of reports. The format of each report complies with the HUD Guidelines, Chapter 7, and contains information about testing location, testing combination, paint condition, result levels, and XRF operation mode. Each report has its own unique job number. The job number is a time stamp of when that particular job was started, and which XRF instrument was used to perform the inspection. For this building, the job corresponds to the inspector and the rooms he inspected. Two (2) inspectors and one (1) XRF conducted this inspection.


LEAD BASED PAINT REPORTS

At the completion of each job, a series of reports are generated that contain all of the required information from the inspection. The reports are included in the Appendix and are as follows: Summary Report This report indicates all the results that were at or above the regulatory level that was set in the instrument. In this inspection, the regulatory level was set at 1.0 mg/cm2. The XRF Summary Report is included in Appendix A. Detailed Report The Detailed Report lists every reading taken in each room equivalent inspected. This report is generated per XRF job. The XRF Detailed Report is included in Appendix B. Distribution Report The Distribution Report provides a listing of every testing combination with the total number and percent of Positive, Negative, and Inconclusive results for each testing combination. This report is also generated per XRF job. The XRF Distribution Report is included in Appendix C. Definitions “Room Equivalent” as defined in HUD Chapter 7, may be a living room, a kitchen, a hallway, a bathroom, a stairway, etc. A closet is considered to be “Part” of a room, not a separate room equivalent. “Component” is a structure such as a window casing, a door, or a wall etc. that is within a Room Equivalent. A window system, consists of two components; the window sill and the window apron. Each of these two components must be tested separately if they are present. The “Door System” consists for the components of the “Door Panel”, and the “Door Casing/Jamb System”. The door casing system consists of the door casing, header, and door jamb. The door panel and the door casing/jamb system must be tested separately. “Substrate” is the material upon which the paint or other coating is applied to. There are six basic substrates. They are Brick, Concrete, Drywall, Metal, Plaster, and Wood. “Testing Combination” is composed of a Room Equivalent, a Component, and a Substrate. Color is no longer considered part of a testing combination under HUD 1997 Revised Guidelines. However, where color may have been considered by the inspector to be of concern, that testing combination was tested. Only one of each testing combination within a room equivalent was required to be tested. However, at least one test is required on each wall within each room equivalent. All testing combinations within each room equivalent were tested. All four walls within each room equivalent were tested.


Spatial Orientation Each wall within a room equivalent is labeled “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D” in the reports and on the room diagrams. Throughout the all of the Inspection and Inspection Reports, the A wall is always facing to the South (Street Address). Walls B, C, and D continue around the particular room in a clockwise motion. In this report, Wall B is to the West, Wall C is to the North, and Wall D is to the East.


FINDINGS

There were a total of 628 XRF readings taken throughout the areas identified by IEA’s client to be inspected for Lead Based Paint in and around the Building. The Inspector took an additional 12 readings while calibrating their XRF. Table I summarizes all components that were identified with lead at or above the regulatory level for lead. A detailed list of components that tested positive for lead in specific rooms can be found in the Summary Report (Appendix A) in this report.

RESPONSE ACTION(S) Interim Controls and Abatement Hazard Control Options Each component identified with lead can managed in many different ways. The range of fixes can be minimal like paint film stabilization to complete removal of the component. The Property Owner, ultimately, must make the decision as to what to do to Components that contain Lead Based Paint. The decisions might be impacted by variables such as Federal Grant Money used and/or End Result for the Project. If the end result of the Project will allow children to occupy the space, IEA recommends that wherever possible, LBP Components be removed from the Building. Work performed on these components should also be performed by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Licensed Lead Abatement Contractors. Work should be performed in accordance with the HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing describe the process. Detailed guidance can be provided by IEA as the Project moves forward. Rough cost estimates for minimal (I for Interim Controls) and ultimate (A for Abatement) control measures are included in Table I of this report. Demolition of the building or parts of the building is not included in these rough cost estimates. Precise cost estimates should be obtained from IDPH-Licensed Lead Based Paint Abatement Contractor. The costs should include labor, materials, worker protection, site containment and cleanup. Clearance testing should be performed at the conclusion of any lead task. Acceptable results should be obtained before residents reoccupy that space. Based on the work and amount of money being spent on the project, abatement options may be the only hazard control options selected. Refer to subpart J of 24 CFR Part 35 for details. Chapter 11 gives detailed guidance on Interim Controls. Chapter 12 describes all Abatement approaches except Encapsulation.


TABLE I

GENERAL LBP COMPONENTS WITH QUANTITIES AND ROUGH COST ESTIMATES FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION (S)

LOCATION/ROOM COMPONENT SUBSTRATE ROUGH QUANTITIES

ROUGH COST ESTIMATES FOR

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Interim Controls Abatement

Exterior Original Building

Window Components and Lintels

Door

Components, Wall B

Cornice

(Back Addition)

Wood and Metal

Metal

Metal

87 Units

2 Units

1,000 ft2

$ 21,750

$ 250

$ 3,000

$ 43,500

$ 1,000

$ 6,000

Interior Throughout Main and 2nd Floors

Original Walls and Ceilings

Window Sashes

and Jambs

Plaster

Wood

50,000 ft2

87 Units

$ 150,000

see exterior

$ 200,000

see exterior

Interior Basement Men and Women Toilet

Divider Metal 150 ft2 $ 450 $ 750

CERTIFICATION

The inspection was conducted by an experienced lead paint inspector/risk assessor and is licensed as such by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The work performed complies with HUD sampling protocols, state, local and other specified regulatory requirements.

July 8, 2013 James W. Sundberg Licensed Lead Risk Assessor Illinois 1743

Date


APPENDICES


APPENDIX A

Summary Report





APPENDIX B

Detailed Report









APPENDIX C

Distribution Report



APPENDIX D

Inspector Licensing



APPENDIX E

XRF Performance Characteristic Sheets





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