Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Surveys
dse is a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Licensed Asbestos Consultant Agency and Lead Firm. We have had extensive experience in Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Surveys in both the governmental and private sector. These types of inspections are often required as part of property transfers, demolitions and renovations. dse can also write specifications for abatement for private and public projects.
HAZMAT Consulting Contract
FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (FWISD)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
dse was selected by the FWISD to provide HAZMAT Consulting Services to support the 2008 Bond Program under RFQ No. 07-120. Currently we are providing asbestos consulting services for renovations of 21 schools in the FWISD. Under Task 1 of this program, dse performed pre-renovation asbestos inspections, prepared asbestos abatement specifications and assisted the Program Manager with AHERA, TAHPRs and NESHAP compliance issues in each of the 21 schools.
Task 2 services included air monitoring and project management during the asbestos abatements and clearance air sampling required at 16 of the schools. At the conclusion of the asbestos abatements, dse prepared abatement close-out documents and updates to the school district’s AHERA Asbestos Management Plan. In addition to the asbestos consulting activities, dse provided mold and lead-based paint inspection and consulting services. All of the inspection services included extensive CAD drawing, sample collection, report preparation, and photographic and video documentation.
Hazardous Materials Assessment
FORT SAM HOUSTON (ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS), OLD BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER AND BEACH PAVILION
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
dse performed comprehensive hazardous materials consulting and sampling prior to redevelopment of the former Brooke Army Medical Center and Beach Pavilion Complexes (comprising 500,000 sq. feet.
The former facilities had been unoccupied for six years prior to the assessment. dse provided an assessment of asbestos, lead-based paint, silver (from x-ray equipment), PCBs, mold and other materials contained in the buildings, and developed recommendations and cost estimates for remediation of those materials. Historic preservation issues were also a concern as well as infestation by avian threatened species. dse established recycling and other disposal options for hazardous and/or salvage-valued equipment and building materials, as well as establishing a protocol so that the bulk of the construction/demolition debris could be disposed of without remediation of the lead-based paint, which was found throughout the structures.
Comprehensive Asbestos Survey
VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC)
BIG SPRING, TEXAS
dse completed an asbestos survey tri-annual update for the VA Hospital located in Big Spring, TX. This facility was built in the late 1940’s and included approximately 10 main buildings/steam tunnels. The project included review of 7 previous surveys and abatement reports and building AutoCAD™ drawings and collection of approximately 60 confirmation or new area samples. However, the AutoCAD™ drawings had not ever been incorporated into the surveys/abatement reports.
dse is incorporating the known asbestos locations in each building, floor and room into color coordinated/cross referenced maps so that building/maintenance personnel can easily ascertain if asbestos is known or suspected in building materials in an area and what type of material is suspect (flooring, wallboard, thermal systems. etc.) prior to maintenance, renovation, and/or repairs. Tables will also be summarized and linked to mapping data. These maps will also assist hospital personnel prepare bid packages for phased future abatement. dse is also providing estimates of costs for abatement and specifications for design of the abatement plan.
Environmental Investigations: Asbestos and Lead-based Paint
KELLY AIR FORCE BASE (KAFB)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
dse conducted a limited environmental investigation of asbestos and lead based paint at the base fire suppression tank farm prior to demolition. The investigation included three buildings, containing about 7,500 square feet of area, and the tank farm. dse prepared a report that provided background information, sampling protocols, sample locations, sample descriptions, site drawings, photo logs, laboratory reports, summary tables and conclusions/recommendations.
Limited Asbestos Inspection
PSB PARTNERS
SHERMAN, TEXAS
dse performed a limited asbestos inspection on a 100 year old building for the prospective purchaser of property. Inspection included identifying friable and non-friable asbestos containing building materials to support remediation planning and historic preservation efforts.
School and Athletic Facility
Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
DALLAS, TEXAS
In February, March and April 2010, dse performed asbestos and lead-based paint inspections of several schools and athletic facilities in the DISD as part of a capital improvement and renovation project. These schools and athletic facilities had been separately constructed and renovated over a period of approximately 30 or more years. The inspections included review of renovation documents and management plans, interviews of school or facility personnel, selected sample collection, and/or writing reports. Schools inspected by dse included the Skyline and Bryan Adams High Schools; Kiest and Foster Elementary Schools; and Gaston Middle School. Athletic facilities inspected by dse included a natatorium, stadiums, gymnasiums, field houses and other structures including the Sprague Complex; Forester Stadium and Complex; and Seagoville – Henry Stadium.
