RHP Risk Management was contacted by the client to conduct a limited asbestos inspection of an approximately 50′ x 100′ discontinued paint line structure that was being prepared for demolition. RHP was tasked with inspecting the line and collected samples of materials suspected to contain asbestos on the line and in the vicinity of the line to ensure asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) would not be disturbed during demolition activities. RHP collected a total of twenty (20) samples (boiler insulation, heat shield material, floor tiles, and mastic) from the mezzanine level area, the basement tool room and main office of the subject building.
- Samples were analyzed by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) laboratory for polarized light microscopy analysis. Further guidance was provided to the client regarding the asbestos abatement process. Following removal, RHP’s IDPH-licensed Air Sampling Professional conducted clearance air testing to ensure air quality within the contained work area was adequate for normal re-occupancy.
RHP Risk Management’s asbestos inspections, sampling, and air testing at commercial buildings, multi-family residential, and industrial facilities to fulfill state and county pre-demolition clearances and post-remediation clearance.
RHP Risk Management was contacted by a community park district for a pre-demolition inspection of a vacant commercial property that included a main building, a secondary aluminum structure and a garage structure with an attached office. RHP responded with an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) asbestos building inspector who collected samples of suspect building materials according to the guidelines generally outlined in 40 CFR Part 763.
- RHP performed an asbestos inspection of all three structure and collected suspect asbestos-containing building materials: pipe insulation, elbow insulation, floor tiles, sealants, glazing, caulk, roof flashing, and drywall. To obtain roof core samples, RHP cut into the roof down to the plywood deck.
- The suspected materials were taken to a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) laboratory for polarized light microscopy analysis. RHP provided a summary report, laboratory report and necessary documentation for client to obtain demolition permit. Further guidance was provided to the client regarding the asbestos abatement process. Following removal, RHP’s IDPH-licensed Air Sampling Professional conducted clearance air testing to ensure air quality within the contained work area was adequate for normal re-occupancy.
