"<p><\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span><strong>INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><strong><span>Clearco Environmental Consulting Ltd [CECL] has been retained in order to conduct a Limited Hazardous Materials<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span>Inspection. The objective of the inspection is to target test suspect asbestos material that may be removed,<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span>impacted or disturbed while carrying out planned renvation activities. This survey is conducted in conformance to<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span>BCOHSR 20.112, Part 6 section 6.6 and Guidelines (G20.112).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>METHODOLOGY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>All bulk samples of suspect asbestos materials are analyzed by utilizing Polarized Light and Binocular Stereo<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>Microscopy In accordance to NIOSH (National institute of Occupational Safety & Health) Method 9002: 1994. Our<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>partnered laboratories are AIHA proficient, ensuring high accuracy and quality control of analysis. BCOHSR defines<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>asbestos-containing material as containing 0.5% or more asbestos content as determined by polarized light<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>microscopy, electron microscopy, and\/or gravimetric analysis. An exception is made for vermiculite- insulation. The<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>EPA recommends all vermiculite insulation is assumed to be asbestos containing. A qualified Person (QP) may<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>identify and assume materials to be asbestos containing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>All samples are collected in accordance to the Bulk Material Sample Collection Guide (G20.112) published by<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>WorkSafeBC. A secondary visual inspection is performed in order to identify other hazardous materials that may be<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>present within the building. Including but not limited to light ballasts & tube lights containing PCB\u2019s, Mercury<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>containing switches, Lead containing coatings and materials, CFC\u2019s in refrigeration equipment, mold\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 contamination, chemicals, solvents, accelerants, smoke detectors containing radioactive isotopes and other bio-<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>hazards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span><strong>Lead samples are analyzed using XRF device Niton XL2 600 (S\/N 118201). XRF (X-ray fluorescence) is a non-<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. XRF analyzers\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 determine the chemistry of a sample by measuring the fluorescent (or secondary) X-ray emitted from a sample<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>when it is excited by a primary X-ray source. Materials containing concentrations of 10 ppm or greater with a 60<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>second reading time will be reported. The World Health Organization has indicated there is no known safe level of<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>lead exposure.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span><strong>Paints and manufactured products containing less than 90 ppm (0.009%) lead, are not considered to be lead-<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>containing under the Canadian federal law.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span><strong>A qualified person, (QP) is to perform an independent risk assessment and draft safe work procedures prior to the<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>disturbance of asbestos materials<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>Removal of Lead and asbestos materials must be performed following ALARA principals. This means worker<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>exposure must be kept as low as reasonably achievable. A qualified person should be consulted on the regional<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>regulations concerning the safe removal and disposal of hazardous materials.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>Asbestos removal in B.C. must be performed by licensed abatement contractors and certified workers. The<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>Improper removal or disposal of asbestos materials may lead to fines, penalties or criminal prosecution.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>Semi-destructive sampling methods were utilized during this inspection, with the aim of keeping the disturbance of<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>building materials to a minimum. Any dust or debris caused by sampling is immediately collected and removed in<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>order to control the risk of asbestos exposure to visitors & occupants.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>If any concealed or untested building materials are uncovered while performing demolition activities, all work<\/strong><\/span><br><span><strong>must stop and [CECL] must be contacted immediately in order to perform further testing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br><span><strong>All building materials are to be treated as asbestos containing until targeted testing can prove otherwise<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p><span><strong>\u00a0CLEARCO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LTD.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ASH KALIA EP.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"