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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# Location Material Color mg/cm2
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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# Location Material Color mg/cm2
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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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.
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
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
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
gray Non-Fibrous 100
39092
03011415A Storage Room @ SouthWest Corner
Gray FT None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
39093
03011415B Storage Room @ SouthWest Corner
Black Mastic None Detected
gray Non-Fibrous 100
39094
04011415A Storage Room in Front ofBay Door
Dark Gray FT None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
39095
04011415B Storage Room in Front ofBay Door
Black Mastic None Detected
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
yellow Non-Fibrous 100
39098
07011415 West Side Front EntranceGold Carpet Mastic None Detected
tan Non-Fibrous 100
39099
08011415A 1st FL Kitchen Top LayerBeige FT None Detected
yellow Non-Fibrous 100
39100
08011415B 1st FL Kitchen Top LayerYellow Mastic None Detected
white Non-Fibrous 100
39101
09011415A 1st Floor Kitchen BottomLayer
White FT None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
39102
09011415B 1st Floor Kitchen BottomLayer
Black Mastic None Detected
tan Non-Fibrous 100
39103
10011415 NE Office/main RoomDoorway
Beige FT None Detected
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Asbestos %Material Color Non-Asbestos %LocationFieldID
LabIDwhite Non-Fibrous 100
39104
11011415A NE Office/main RoomDoorway
White FT None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
39105
11011415B NE Office/main RoomDoorway
Black Mastic None Detected
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
yellow Non-Fibrous 100
39109
15011415 N Center OfficeCarpet Mastic (Gold) None Detected
yellow Non-Fibrous 100
39110
16011415 N Center OfficeCove Base Mastic (Beige)MASTIC ONLY
None Detected
DetectedChrysotile 20
black Non-Fibrous 80
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
white Non-Fibrous 100
39115
21011415 Corner at Men's RoomDoor
JC None Detected
gray Non-Fibrous 100
39116
22011415 Garage West WallGray Caulking in VerticalExpansion Joint
None Detected
gray Non-Fibrous 100
39117
23011415 Garage West WallGray Caulking in VerticalExpansion Joint
None Detected
multi Fiberglass < 1Cellulose 15Non-Fibrous 8539118
24011415 Garage East WallDrywall None Detected
white Non-Fibrous 100
39119
25011415 2nd Floor Main RoomJC None Detected
white Non-Fibrous 100
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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Asbestos %Material Color Non-Asbestos %LocationFieldID
LabIDyellow Non-Fibrous 100
39122
27011415 2nd Floor Blocked StairwellYellow Mastic Only None Detected
white Non-Fibrous 100
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
gray Non-Fibrous 100
39125
30011415 Between Metal Frame andWood at West Entrance
Exterior Caulking (Gray) None Detected
gray Non-Fibrous 100
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.
Work Received: 2015-02-12
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:
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
Work Received: 2015-02-12
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:
Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116
Asbestos %Material Color Non-Asbestos %LocationFieldID
LabIDblack Non-Fibrous 100
43199
32021215 Large Rooom SE OpenArea
Black Mastic Only None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
43200
33021215 Large Rooom SE OpenArea
Black Mastic Only None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
43201
34021215 KitchenBlack Mastic Only None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
43202
35021215 Storage RoomBlack Mastic Only None Detected
black Non-Fibrous 100
43203
36021215 Storage RoomBlack Mastic Only None Detected
Analyzed by: 4032Batch:
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