Seahouses Public Toilets Asbestos Report.pdf

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Report No: AR/10/00215

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SEAFIELD TOILETS
SEAHOUSES
TYPE 2 ASBESTOS SURVEY

Survey to identify asbestos based materials
carried out on behalf of Northumberland County Council

Issue Date: 6 February 2010

Registered Office: Church Buildings, Station Road, Seaton Delaval,
Whitley Bay, TYNE & WEAR, NE25 0PT
Tel: (0191) 298 0198 Fax: (0191) 298 0199

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Contents

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Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Asbestos Register --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Report Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-8
Appendices
Appendix A – Survey Report Data Record Sheets
Appendix B – Material Algorithm
Appendix C – Bulk analysis and sample locations
Appendix D - Insurance Information

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ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT
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INTRODUCTION

Report No: AR/10/00215
Date of Issue:       06/02/10

Client: John Warwick
Clients Order No

Northumberland County Council

Property Services Section (Asbestos)
Date(s) of Survey:     22/01/10

Resources Department

Performance Group
Establishment Surveyed: Seafield
County Hall
Toilets (Seahouses Car Park), Seahouses
Morpeth
NE68 7SW
Northumberland  NE61 2EF

Area(s) Surveyed: See Report Summary for details of the scope, limitations and areas surveyed.

Type of Survey: Type 2 - Standard Sampling, Identification and Assessment (see Additional Information
section for definition)

Purpose, Aims and Objectives
This survey was undertaken to establish the presence and nature of asbestos based materials in the
area(s) surveyed.  Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials was carried
out in accordance with MDHS 100: July 2001.

Representative bulk and - if applicable - air samples were taken from the locations detailed in the
following  pages  of  this  report.    The  bulk  samples  were  subject  to  a  careful  cleaning  procedure
involving  disintegration  of  the  sample,  acid  washing,  solvent  washing,  filtration  etc.,  in  order  to
expose fibres in a form suitable for microscopic analysis.  Analysis was carried out in accordance
with HSG 248 – ‘Asbestos: The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures.’
by documented in-house procedures.

Vega  Environmental  Consultants  Ltd  cannot  accept  responsibility  for  any  errors  or
misinterpretations  introduced  into  a  survey,  or  any  resulting  conclusions,  as  a  result  of  a  reduced
sampling frequency specified by a client.

This survey attempts to identify all asbestos materials within the agreed scope of work. However, as
asbestos  materials  can  be  completely  hidden/buried  within  a  structure,  VEGA  cannot  accept
responsibility for additional materials that may be identified at a later date.

This report must not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of Vega Environmental
Consultants Ltd

Surveyor:________________
Authorised By: ________________
  M Steadman
  E Brown (Technical Director)

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Directors: E. Brown., B.Sc., M.Sc., DipOH, MFOH, A. Brown, B.Sc., M.R.Pharm.S. & R Brown
Reg. No. 2319141 England

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Report No: AR/10/00215

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Remove ASAP

Repair/Encapsulate ASAP

Leave Undisturbed and Monitor Situation Regularly

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REPORT SUMMARY

Report No:   AR/10/00215

Survey Specification:

Type 2 Survey

Definition:
Type  2  Survey  (Standard  Sampling,  Identification  and  Assessment):
The  analyst  will  do  a  general  walk  around  the  whole  area  and  look  at  all
readily  accessible  areas.  From  his  experience  the  analyst  will  attempt  to
identify  any  asbestos  and/or  asbestos  products  without  the  need  for
sampling.  The  areas  will  be  assessed  and  where  appropriate  will  be
presumed  to  contain  asbestos.  Where  it  appears  highly  likely  that
materials will contain asbestos, there should be a strong presumption that
it  does.  All  materials,  which  are  presumed  to  contain  asbestos,  must  be
assessed  using  the  Material  Assessment  Algorithm.    Where  practicable
representative samples will be taken from all materials in accordance with
full  sampling  frequency  recommendations  and  analysed.    Sample  points
will be made safe but redecoration will not be carried out (see Appendix A).

Area(s) Surveyed / Excluded:

The details  of the scope, limitations and areas surveyed during the course of this survey
are outlined below:

On 22 January 2010, a type 2 survey was carried out at Seafield Toilets, Seahouses.  The
premises surveyed were erected  in the 1960’s, of a single storey construction with a flat
felt roof and brick walls.

The  purpose  of  the  survey  was  to  identify  and  report  on  the  presence  and  condition  of
asbestos based materials.

Seafield Toilets - Exterior

Exterior  -  insulation  board  (under  UPVC)
is  an  asbestos  containing  material  (ACM
BS/02).    It  is  in  good  condition  and
recommended  it  be  left  undisturbed  and
monitored.

Level
Sample
Extent
Product
Condition
Surface
Asbestos
Score
Access
Action
of ID
ID
(m/m2/m3)
Type
(0,1,2,3)
Treatment
Type
(IA,OA,EA)
(A1,A2,A3)
(1,2,3)
(0,1,2,3)
(1,2,3)
ID
BS/02
18m
1
0
1
1
3
OA
A3

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Report No: AR/10/00215

Seafield Toilets - Exterior

Exterior  -  damp  proof  course  is  an  ACM
(sample  BS/03).    It  is  in  good  condition
and  recommended  it  be  left  undisturbed
and monitored.

Level
Sample
Extent
Product
Condition
Surface
Asbestos
Score
Access
Action
of ID
ID
(m/m2/m3)
Type
(0,1,2,3)
Treatment
Type
(IA,OA,EA)
(A1,A2,A3)
(1,2,3)
(0,1,2,3)
(1,2,3)
ID
BS/03
40m
1
0
0
1
2
EA
A3

Baby Changing Area, Stores 1 and 2, Cupboard 1 and Disabled Toilet were inaccessible
(locked),  therefore  we  must  presume  they  contain  asbestos.    It  is  recommended  an
inspection takes place prior to any refurbishment work.

There are no photographs to support this.

Level
Sample
Extent
Product
Condition
Surface
Asbestos
Score
Access
Action
of ID
ID
(m/m2/m3)
Type
(0,1,2,3)
Treatment
Type
(IA,OA,EA)
(A1,A2,A3)
(1,2,3)
(0,1,2,3)
(1,2,3)
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IA
A3

Note:
Vega  Environmental  Consultants  Ltd  recommends  all  work  with  asbestos
based  materials  be  undertaken  by  a  licensed  asbestos  removal  company,
with relevant air sampling carried out by a laboratory accredited by UKAS
for both sampling and airborne fibre counting.  Any waste produced from
removal activities should be disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous
Waste Regulations 2005.

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Report No:   AR/10/00215

DRAWING TO DEPICT ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
AND ASBESTOS SAMPLE POINT LOCATIONS

Seafield Toilets

Store 2 - inaccessible

presumed to contain asbestos

Lobby

Ladies Toilet

Ladies Toilet

Gents Toilet

Store 1 - inaccessible

presumed to contain
Cupboard 1 - inaccessible

asbestos
presumed to contain asbestos

Disabled Toilet -  inaccessible

presumed to contain asbestos

Baby Changing Area - inaccessible

presumed to contain asbestos

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DRAWING TO DEPICT ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
AND ASBESTOS SAMPLE POINT LOCATIONS

Exterior

Window Soffits - BS/02

Damp Proof Course - BS/03

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APPENDIX A
ASBESTOS SURVEY -  DATA RECORD SHEET


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Report No: AR/10/00215
Contact: John Warwick
Date of survey: 22/01/10

Survey Type:    2
Client:  Northumberland County Council

Surveyor:   M Steadman

Property Services Section (Asbestos)

Resources Department

Site Location: Seafield Toilets, Seahouses NE68 7SW

Performance Group

County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland  NE61 2EF

Area ID
Surveyed
Location of sample point /
Level of
Sample
Extent
Product   Condition
Surface
Asbestos
Score
Access
Action

Yes/No
Description
ID
ID
(m/m2/m3)
Type
(0,1,2,3)
Treatment
Type
(IA,OA,EA)
(A1,A2,A3)
of suspect material
(P/SP/ID)
(1,2,3)
(0,1,2,3)
(1,2,3)

SEAFIELD TOILETS

Lobby
Yes
Ceiling - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Walls - plaster over brick
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Boxing - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Floor - stone tiles
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Ladies Toilet
Yes
Ceiling - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Walls - plaster over brick
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Boxing - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Floor - stone tiles
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Baby Changing
No
No access - locked
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
AI
A3
Area

Stores 1 & 2
No
No access - locked
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
AI
A3

Level of ID: P – Presumed, SP – Strongly Presumed, ID – Identified.  Access: IA – Inaccessible, OA – Occasionally Accessed, EA – Easily/Regularly Accessed
Asbestos Type: NA –  Non-Asbestos  Action: A1 – Remove ASAP, A2 – Repair/Encapsulate ASAP, A3 – Leave Undisturbed and Monitor Situation


                                    Surveyor – M Steadman
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APPENDIX A

  ASBESTOS SURVEY  -  DATA RECORD SHEET - continued

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Report No: AR/10/00215
Date of survey: 22/01/10

Area ID
Surveyed
Location of sample point /
Level of
Sample
Extent
Product   Condition
Surface
Asbestos
Score
Access
Action

Yes/No
Description
ID
ID
(m/m2/m3)
Type
(0,1,2,3)
Treatment
Type
(IA,OA,EA)
(A1,A2,A3)
of suspect material
(P/SP/ID)
(1,2,3)
(0,1,2,3)
(1,2,3)

SEAFIELD TOILETS (continued)

Gents Toilet
Yes
Ceiling - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Walls - ceramic tiles
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Boxing - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Floor - stone tiles
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Cupboard 1
No
No access - locked
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
AI
A3

Disabled Toilet
No
No access - locked
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
AI
A3

EXTERIOR

Exterior
Yes
Roof - felt
ID
BS/01
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Fascias - wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Window soffits - insulation board
ID
BS/02
18m
1
0
1
1
3
OA
A3
under UPVC)

Walls - brick
-
-
-
-
-
-
NA
-
-
-

Damp proof course
ID
BS/03
40m
1
0
0
1
2
EA
A3

Level of ID: P – Presumed, SP – Strongly Presumed, ID – Identified.  Access: IA – Inaccessible, OA – Occasionally Accessed, EA – Easily/Regularly Accessed
Asbestos Type: NA – Non-Asbestos  Action: A1 – Remove ASAP, A2 – Repair/Encapsulate ASAP, A3 – Leave Undisturbed and Monitor Situation



Surveyor – M Steadman
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APPENDIX B

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MATERIAL ASSESSMENT ALGORITHM – FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2 SURVEY
Sample Variable
Score
Main Examples
Product Type
1
Asbestos  reinforced  composites  (plastic,  resins,  mastics,  roofing
felts,  vinyl  floor  tiles,  semi-rigid  paints  or  decorative  finishes,
asbestos cement etc.)

2
Asbestos insulating board, mill boards, other low-density insulation
boards,  asbestos  textiles,  gaskets,  ropes  and  woven  textiles,
asbestos paper and felt.

3
Thermal insulation (e.g. pipe and boiler lagging), sprayed asbestos,
loose asbestos, asbestos mattresses and packing.

Condition
0
Good condition: no visible damage

1
Low  damage:  a  few  scratches  or  surface  marks;  broken  edges  on
boards, tiles etc.

2
Medium damage: significant breakage of materials or several small
areas  where  material  has  been  damaged  revealing  loose  asbestos
fibres.

3
High  damage  or  delamination  of  materials,  sprays  and  thermal
insulation. Visible asbestos debris.

Surface Treatment
0
Composite  materials  containing  asbestos:  reinforced  plastics,
resins,  vinyl  tiles,  painted  or  asbestos  cement  (with  exposed  face
painted or encapsulated)

1
Enclosed  sprays  and  lagging,  AIB  (with  exposed  face  painted  or
encapsulated), asbestos cement sheets etc.

2
Unsealed AIB, or encapsulated lagging and sprays.

3
Unsealed lagging and sprays.

Asbestos Type
1
Chrysotile.

2
Amphibole asbestos excluding crocidolite.

3
Crocidolite.

INITIAL ACTION PLAN
MATERIAL  ASSESSMENT
ACCESS
SCORE
Inaccessible
Occasionally  Easily/Regularly
Accessed
Accessed
Very Low Risk: < 5
A3
A3
A3
Low Risk: 5-6
A3
A3
A2
Medium Risk: 7-9
A3
A2
A1
High Risk: 10-12
A2
A1
A1

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APPENDIX D
  INSURANCE INFORMATION

Issue No: 3
Form No: 098
Issue Date: 04/01/10
Page No: 1 of 1
Insurance Information
Issued By: Andrea Scott

Report No: AR/10/00215

Appendix

Vega  Environmental  Consultants  Ltd  hold  Professional  Indemnity  Insurance.    This  policy  is  provided  by  Miles  Smith
(Policy No. B0740531090010).  This report is issued with the following Caveats:

Every effort has been made to identify all asbestos materials as far as was reasonably practical to do so within the
scope  of  the  survey  and  the  attached  report.    Methods  used  to  carry  out  the  survey  were  agreed  with  the  client
prior to any works being commenced.

Survey  techniques  used  involve  trained  and  experienced  surveyors  using  the  combined  approach  with  regard  to  visual
examination and necessary bulk sampling.  It is always possible after a survey that asbestos based materials of one sort or
another may remain in the property or area covered by that survey, this could be due to various reasons:


Asbestos materials existing within areas not specifically covered by this report are therefore outside the scope
of the survey.

Type 2 ‘Management’ surveys are not fully intrusive surveys and ACM’s may be hidden or obscured by other
items e.g. overboarding / disguising or ACM’s behind other ACM’s (e.g. asbestos pipe insulation behind AIB
boxing).  In theses cases detection will be impaired.

Type  3  ‘demolition  /  refurbishment’  surveys  are  fully  intrusive  surveys.    However,  where  ACM’s  are

identified  or  suspected  the  surveyor  cannot  remove  these  items  to  inspect  behind  them  (e.g.  AIB  ceilings

and boxing) for additional ACMs.

Asbestos  may  well  be  hidden  as  part  of  the  structure  to  a  building  and  not  visible  until  the  structure  is
dismantled at a later date.

Debris  from  previous  asbestos  removal  projects  may  well  be  present  in  some  areas;  general  asbestos  debris
does not form part of this survey however all good intentions are made for its discovery.

Where an area has been previously stripped of asbestos (e.g. plant rooms, ducts etc) and new coverings added,
it  must  be  pointed  out  that  asbestos  removal  techniques  have  improved  steadily  over  the  years  since  its
introduction.    Most  notably  would  be  the  Control  of  Asbestos  Regulations  2006  or  other  similar  subsequent
Regulations laying down certain enforceable guidelines.  Asbestos removal prior to this regulation would not be
of today’s standard and therefore debris may be present below new coverings.

This survey will detail all areas accessed and all samples taken: where an area is not covered by this survey it
will be due to no access for one reason or another, e.g. working operatives, sensitive location or just simply no
access.    It  may  have  been  necessary  for  the  limits  of  the  surveyor’s  authority  to  be  confirmed  prior  to  the
survey.

Access for the survey may be restricted for many reasons beyond our control such as height, inconvenience to
others,  immoveable  obstacles  or  confined  space.    Where  electrical  equipment  is  present  and  presumed  in  the
way of the survey no access will be attempted until proof of its safe state is given.  Our operatives have a duty
of care under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 for both themselves and others.

In  the  building  where  asbestos  has  been  located  and  it  is  clear  that  not  all  areas  have  been  investigated,  any
material that is found to be suspicious and not detailed as part of the survey should be treated with caution and
sampled accordingly.

Certain  materials  contain  asbestos  to  varying  degrees  and  some  may  be  less  densely  contaminated  at  certain
locations (e.g. Artex).  Where this is the case the sample taken may not be representative of the whole product
throughout.

Where a survey is carried out under the guidance of the owner of the property, or his representative, then the
survey will be as per his instructions and guidance at that time.

Vega Environmental Consultants Ltd cannot accept any liability for loss, injury, damage or penalty issues due
to errors or omissions within this report.

Vega Environmental Consultants Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damage caused as part of this survey
carried  out  on  your  behalf.    Due  to  the  nature  and  necessity  of  sampling  for  asbestos  some  damage  is
unavoidable and will be limited to just that necessary for the taking of the sample.

References

1.
Miles Smith Certificate of Insurance ref: MSPI0505.