"<p>33790 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, is a mixed-use commercial building constructed in 1927 that is set to<br>undergo restorations. Restoration plans include the removal of damaged ceiling tiles and select plaster, drywall, and<br>texture coat surfacing from various areas on both the upper and lower levels. Floor finishes are to be removed from<br>select areas on the main level.<br>The plaster sampled throughout the main and upper levels has tested negative for asbestos; however, the plaster<br>ceilings in the student housing units 203 and 209 are coated with asbestos-containing ceiling texture. Due to the<br>difficulty in separating the adhered materials, the plaster ceilings in these rooms must be abated. It is important to<br>note that the ceiling texture is concealed behind ceiling tiles in the student housing area. Although most ceilings<br>were reviewed beyond the ceiling tiles, due to building occupancy, not all tiles were accessible. Therefore, if more<br>ceiling texture is found behind ceiling tiles in the affected areas, it must be handled as asbestos unless further<br>testing confirms otherwise.<br>All acoustic ceiling tiles found throughout the two floors have tested negative for asbestos, while fibreglass and<br>wood ceiling tiles found in the student housing are not suspected of containing asbestos. Additionally, all sampled<br>flooring materials have tested negative for asbestos. If new materials are uncovered that are not referenced in this<br>report, or if the scope of work expands to include other areas or materials, they must be handled as a potential<br>source of asbestos until further testing and consultation suggest otherwise.<br>In addition to asbestos sampling, lead testing was performed on paint and glazing applications to be impacted.<br>High lead concentrations were detected in the plaster paint and tile glazing applications in various areas. The<br>contractor is advised to review the WorkSafe BC Practices for Handling Lead to determine appropriate removal and<br>disposal methods of lead-containing products. Additionally, rodent activity was apparent inside the ceiling,<br>presenting a biological risk. Insulation materials appeared to be soiled in the areas observed.<\/p>"