Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED BD+C: Schools, LEED BD+C: Schools, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.2, v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - Schools 2007, v3 - LEED 2009, v3 - LEED 2009

Inquiry

A previous CIR has established that in regards to asbestos, EPA Reg. 40CFR Part 763 (http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/2003pt763.txt) is acceptable for proving contamination of a project site for the purposes of LEED-NC V2.2 credit SS 3. EPA Reg 40 CFR Part 763 requires testing for asbestos content and for the condition of the asbestos-containing material. In our case, tests were performed in accordance with EPA Reg 40CFR part 763 in regards to the number of samples taken and tested. We did not, however, test to the requirements of the EPA regulation regarding assessment of the condition of the asbestos containing material, since the buildings in question will be demolished and this information is only useful if the asbestos will be encapsulated or maintained in place. The level of testing performed meets all the requirements of the San Francisco Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the local enforcing agency of the EPA regulations as they pertain to the demolition of structures, and so would also meet the intent of the credit in proving the existence of contamination on the site.\n\nAll of the asbestos containing material will be removed utilizing a certified asbestos abatement contractor prior to the demolition of the existing buildings. Copies of the asbestos surveys including detailed lists of the samples taken and test results for each sample will be maintained. We propose to meet the credit requirements with a summary of the testing report and a narrative of the removal and disposal of the asbestos containing material. Will we be eligible to achieve the credit?