"<p>TEXTURE COAT<\/p>\r\n<p>The ceiling texture sampled from unit 203 and unit 209 has tested positive for 3% chrysotile asbestos. It is<br>important to note that this material is concealed behind ceiling tiles. Due to building occupancy and tenant<br>possessions, not all areas were accessible to check for the presence of ceiling texture. If additional ceiling texture is<br>found that is homogenous with the texture found in units 203 and 209, it must be handled as asbestos unless<br>further testing confirms otherwise.<br>The wall texture coat found in the rest of the student housing units and the rear landing has tested negative for<br>asbestos. If a concealed layer of texture is revealed during work activities that may have been missed during our<br>initial inspection, work must stop until further testing is performed unless it is handled as asbestos. It is important to<br>note that these results are specific to the areas investigated during our assessment. Different applications of texture<br>coat may exist elsewhere in the building outside the work area. Should the scope broaden to include any additional<br>areas or materials, or if any hidden wall systems are discovered, further testing will be required.<br>WorkSafe BC High-Risk procedures are to be followed for the safe and controlled removal of asbestos-containing<br>texture coat. Due to the increased risk of exposure presented while removing overhead materials, higher<\/p>\r\n<p>precautions are required. A qualified third-party company must provide daily air monitoring throughout any high-<br>risk removal activities. An air clearance test that achieves satisfactory results must be completed before risk<\/p>\r\n<p>procedures are downgraded or regular access to the work area is permitted.<\/p>"