Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
Project # 14-1379-21
3130 Tchulahoma Warehouse
Asbestos Survey Report
The Memphis International Airport Facility located at 3130 Tchulahoma Road in Memphis, Shelby
County, Tennessee is preparing for renovations on the northern portion of the building to
accommodate a new tenant. The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (Authority) prepared
a survey to identify asbestos containing materials (ACM) present within this space, as well as on
the roof.
Facility Description
The asbestos survey encompassed all potential ACM materials in the tenant’s space: drywall,
floor tile, floor tile mastic, cove base mastic, as well as multiple roofing materials (fabric
walkways, silver flashing, asphalt shingles, and black roofing). The building is shown in Figure 1
below:
Figure 1
New Tenant Area
Project Background
Asbestos has been a widely used component of building materials throughout history due to its
unique physical properties: poor heat and electrical conductor, fire resistance, and high tensile
strength and low cost. Unfortunately, asbestos also poses potentially serious health concerns for
people exposed to the material. Knowing where and how much ACM is located in a building
allows for proper managing of site activities and providing appropriate protection for building
occupants and workers involved in maintenance, renovation, or demolition of asbestos
containing materials.
This survey was conducted in general conformance with Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response
Act (AHERA) and ASTM Standard E2356-10. It included a walkthrough of the buildings to identify
suspect asbestos-containing materials, quantification of material amounts, collection of samples
from each homogenous area, and assessment per functional space.
Survey
The asbestos inspection was performed on June 8, 2017 by Lori Morris of the Authority, State of
Tennessee Certified Asbestos Inspector, Certification No. A-I-48800-56688. A copy of her
certification is included in Appendix 1.
During the inspection, Ms. Morris first conducted a survey of the 3130 Tchulahoma Warehouse
to determine the number of homogeneous areas and the number of samples that were needed
to be collected from each homogeneous area. Secondly, samples were collected from each
homogenous area for laboratory analysis. These samples were delivered to a NVLAP certified
laboratory for analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM). ASTM/AHERA protocol was used in
the sampling and assessment of suspect ACM.
Asbestos Findings
All samples were transported to National Econ Labs, an NVLAP certified laboratory, for PLM
analysis on June 9, 2017. Results were received on June 14, 2017. Materials identified containing
greater than one percent (1%) asbestos are considered asbestos-containing. A copy of the
laboratory report is included in Appendix 2.
The laboratory analysis for samples collected as part of this survey found only 2 building materials
containing greater than 1% asbestos. Table 1 summarizes the homogenous areas and materials
sampled during this inspection as well as the results of the analysis.
Table 1
Memphis International Airport – 3130 Tchulahoma Warehouse ASBESTOS SAMPLE LOG SUMMARY
Material Homogeneous Area number
Sample Numbers Results
Drywall in restrooms 1 TW-DW-01 Asbestos not detected
TW-DW-02 Asbestos not detected
Floor Tile/Mastic in restrooms
2 TW-FT-01 Asbestos not detected
TW-FT-02 Asbestos not detected
Cove Base Mastic 3 TW-CB-01 Asbestos not detected
TW-CB-02 Asbestos not detected
Roof Fabric walkways 4 TW-FW-01 Asbestos not detected
TW-FW-02 Asbestos not detected
Roof Silver Flashing 5 TW-RF-01 8% Chrysotile Asbestos
TW-RF-02 4% Chrysotile Asbestos
Roof Asphalt Shingles 6 TW-AS-01 Asbestos not detected
TW-AS-02 Asbestos not detected
Black Roofing Material 7
TW-RM-01 Asbestos not detected
TW-RM-02 2% Chrysotile Asbestos
TW-RM-03 4% Chrysotile Asbestos
Summary and Recommendation
All materials identified as asbestos-containing should be maintained in good condition to avoid
potential fiber release due to disturbance. In the event of renovation or demolition, the State of
Tennessee and NESHAP require that all friable ACM and non-friable ACM that could become
friable during renovation or demolition activities must be removed by a certified Asbestos
Abatement Contractor prior to disturbance.
In all instances, non-certified personnel should not disturb or attempt removal of any asbestos
containing materials. OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101 requires that a qualified, certified
Asbestos Abatement Contractor must be retained to perform abatement of ACM prior to
demolition or renovation activities at the Property. At no time are non-certified personnel
allowed to disturb or remove ACM.
It is recommended that any Asbestos Abatement Contractor retained to perform abatement
activities at the facility should be required to maintain proper engineering control measures prior
to and during the disturbance of all ACM to ensure protection of human health and safety for
personnel involved with this project. These control measures are also required for the protection
of the surrounding environment by preventing the possibility of contamination outside of the
abatement areas. Appropriate area air and personnel monitoring during the removal of these
materials must be conducted as per federal, state, and local regulations.
The following recommendations are in general conformance with the State of Tennessee, EPA,
NESHAP and OSHA requirements.
• Roofing fabric and black material on the roof that tested positive for asbestos are non-
friable, in good condition, and are classified as Category I materials. These materials can
be left in place during demolition of the building. If slicing or other methods that do not
sand, grind, cut or abrade the roofing material are used, the NESHAP does not apply,
regardless of the area of roof to be removed.
• If the roofing materials do become friable or damaged during demolition, NESHAP does
apply and proper authorities must be notified. Additionally, an asbestos abatement
contractor must be retained to abate this material.
According to the EPA, if a rotating blade roof cutter or equipment that similarly damages the
roofing material is used to remove Category I non-friable ACM, any roofing project that is 5,580
square feet or greater will create 160 square feet of RACM, is therefore subject to NESHAP.
Consequently, the proper authorities must be notified and the project must be performed by an
asbestos abatement contractor.
• In the event that suspect materials are identified during demolition or renovation,
additional testing should be performed to verify that these materials do not contain
asbestos.
National Econ Corporation
4515 Poplar Avenue, Suite 425 - Memphis, Tennessee 38117
(901) 761-5431
Bulk Sample Test Report
Date Analyzed: June 13, 2017 Lab I.D. Number: 2017622
Client / Project Name: M&SC Airport Authority/ 3130 Tchulahoma Analyst: Netta Cooper
Comments: National Econ Corporation participates in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Bulk Asbestos PAT Program (BAPAT). For all obviously heterogeneous
samples easily separated into sub-samples, and for layered samples, each component was analyzed separately. Disclaimer: Difficult samples such as floor tile, roofing material and samples
containing < 1% asbestos, may require additional analysis by TEM or SEM if No Asbestos Detected is reported. The above test report relates only to the items tested. This test report
relates only to the material analyzed. This sample was analyzed using the technique contained in 40 CFR 763, Subpart F, Appendix A (AHERA). Results from this report must not be
reproduced, except in full, with the approval of National Econ Corporation.
Page 1 of 5
Sample Number TW-FW-01
TW-FW-02
TW-DW-01
Black Fibrous Black Fibrous Off-White Consolidated Asbestos Minerals
Chrysotile
Anthophyllite
Crocidolite
Actinolite/ Tremolite
Non-Asbestos
Cellulose / Wood Fibers
10
10
15
Fibrous Glass
30
35
Synthetics
Filler / Binder
50
45
20
Granular Minerals
10
10
65
Tar
Comments:
No Asbestos Detected
No Asbestos Detected
No Asbestos Detected
Analyst: ___________________________________________ Approved Signatory: ____________________________
National Econ Corporation
4515 Poplar Avenue, Suite 425 - Memphis, Tennessee 38117
(901) 761-5431
Bulk Sample Test Report
Date Analyzed: June 13, 2017 Lab I.D. Number: 2017622
Client / Project Name: M&SC Airport Authority/ 3130 Tchulahoma Analyst: Netta Cooper
Comments: National Econ Corporation participates in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Bulk Asbestos PAT Program (BAPAT). For all obviously heterogeneous
samples easily separated into sub-samples, and for layered samples, each component was analyzed separately. Disclaimer: Difficult samples such as floor tile, roofing material and samples
containing < 1% asbestos, may require additional analysis by TEM or SEM if No Asbestos Detected is reported. The above test report relates only to the items tested. This test report
relates only to the material analyzed. This sample was analyzed using the technique contained in 40 CFR 763, Subpart F, Appendix A (AHERA). Results from this report must not be
reproduced, except in full, with the approval of National Econ Corporation.
Page 2 of 5
Sample Number TW-DW-02
TW-RF-01
TW-RF-02
Off-White Consolidated Black Consolidated Black Consolidated Asbestos Minerals
Chrysotile
8
4
Anthophyllite
Crocidolite
Actinolite/ Tremolite
Non-Asbestos
Cellulose / Wood Fibers
20 4
6
Fibrous Glass
Vinyl
Filler / Binder
20
85
85
Granular Minerals
60
3
5
Comments:
No Asbestos Detected
8% Chrysotile Asbestos
4% Chrysotile Asbestos
Analyst: ___________________________________________ Approved Signatory: ____________________________
National Econ Corporation
4515 Poplar Avenue, Suite 425 - Memphis, Tennessee 38117
(901) 761-5431
Bulk Sample Test Report
Date Analyzed: June 13, 2017 Lab I.D. Number: 2017622
Client / Project Name: M&SC Airport Authority/ 3130 Tchulahoma Analyst: Netta Cooper
Comments: National Econ Corporation participates in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Bulk Asbestos PAT Program (BAPAT). For all obviously heterogeneous
samples easily separated into sub-samples, and for layered samples, each component was analyzed separately. Disclaimer: Difficult samples such as floor tile, roofing material and samples
containing < 1% asbestos, may require additional analysis by TEM or SEM if No Asbestos Detected is reported. The above test report relates only to the items tested. This test report
relates only to the material analyzed. This sample was analyzed using the technique contained in 40 CFR 763, Subpart F, Appendix A (AHERA). Results from this report must not be
reproduced, except in full, with the approval of National Econ Corporation.
Page 3 of 5
Sample Number TW-CB-01
TW-CB-02
TW-AS-01
Gray Consolidated Gray Consolidated Black Consolidated Asbestos Minerals
Chrysotile
Anthophyllite
Crocidolite
Actinolite/ Tremolite
Non-Asbestos
Cellulose 4
7
10
Fibrous Glass
Mineral Wool
Filler / Binder
90
88
65
Granular Minerals
6
5
25
Comments:
No Asbestos Detected
No Asbestos Detected
No Asbestos Detected
Analyst: ___________________________________________ Approved Signatory: ___________________________
National Econ Corporation
4515 Poplar Avenue, Suite 425 - Memphis, Tennessee 38117
(901) 761-5431
Bulk Sample Test Report
Date Analyzed: June 13, 2017 Lab I.D. Number: 2017622
Client / Project Name: M&SC Airport Authority/ 3130 Tchulahoma Analyst: Netta Cooper
Comments: National Econ Corporation participates in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Bulk Asbestos PAT Program (BAPAT). For all obviously heterogeneous
samples easily separated into sub-samples, and for layered samples, each component was analyzed separately. Disclaimer: Difficult samples such as floor tile, roofing material and samples
containing < 1% asbestos, may require additional analysis by TEM or SEM if No Asbestos Detected is reported. The above test report relates only to the items tested. This test report
relates only to the material analyzed. This sample was analyzed using the technique contained in 40 CFR 763, Subpart F, Appendix A (AHERA). Results from this report must not be
reproduced, except in full, with the approval of National Econ Corporation.
Page 4 of 5
Sample Number TW-AS-02
TW-FT-01
TW-FT-02
Black Consolidated Green Consolidated Green Consolidated Asbestos Minerals
Chrysotile
Anthophyllite
Crocidolite
Actinolite/ Tremolite
Non-Asbestos
Cellulose
10 5
5
Fibrous Glass
Mineral Wool
Filler / Binder
65
50
50
Granular Minerals
25
45
45
Comments:
No Asbestos Detected
No Asbestos Detected
No Asbestos Detected
Analyst: ___________________________________________ Approved Signatory: ____________________________
National Econ Corporation
4515 Poplar Avenue, Suite 425 - Memphis, Tennessee 38117
(901) 761-5431
Bulk Sample Test Report
Date Analyzed: June 13, 2017 Lab I.D. Number: 2017622
Client / Project Name: M&SC Airport Authority/ 3130 Tchulahoma Analyst: Netta Cooper
Comments: National Econ Corporation participates in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Bulk Asbestos PAT Program (BAPAT). For all obviously heterogeneous
samples easily separated into sub-samples, and for layered samples, each component was analyzed separately. Disclaimer: Difficult samples such as floor tile, roofing material and samples
containing < 1% asbestos, may require additional analysis by TEM or SEM if No Asbestos Detected is reported. The above test report relates only to the items tested. This test report
relates only to the material analyzed. This sample was analyzed using the technique contained in 40 CFR 763, Subpart F, Appendix A (AHERA). Results from this report must not be
reproduced, except in full, with the approval of National Econ Corporation.
Page 5 of 5
Sample Number TW-RM-01
TW-RM-02
TW-RM-3
Black Consolidated Black Consolidated White Consolidated Asbestos Minerals
Chrysotile
2
4
Anthophyllite
Crocidolite
Actinolite/ Tremolite
Non-Asbestos
Cellulose 5
4
3
Fibrous Glass
14
Mineral Wool
Filler / Binder
90
75
90
Granular Minerals
5
5
3
Comments:
No Asbestos Detected
2% Chrysotile Asbestos
4% Chrysotile Asbestos
Analyst: ___________________________________________ Approved Signatory: ____________________________