Our software for Lead Paing XRF Reporting for New York meets all State reporting requirements.

"In the fight against lead exposure, NYC is raising the bar with mandatory lead paint testing, strict certification protocols, and an impending statewide rental registry. Whether you're a property owner or contractor, understanding these rules is vital for compliance, safety, and avoiding penalties."

Understanding New York’s Lead Paint Testing & Certification Rules

1. Who Must Test and When?

• Under NYC Local Law 31 of 2020, all residential buildings built before 1960 must have all units and common areas tested for lead-based paint using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology by August 9, 2025. If a child under six spends 10 or more hours weekly in a unit, testing must be completed within one year of the child moving in—whichever is sooner

• Buildings built between 1960 and 1978 also require testing if the owner knows lead paint is present.Wikipedia+5NYC.gov+5The Habitat Group+5

• Records must be maintained for 10 years and provided to HPD upon request.nyleadpaintexperts.com+11NYC.gov+11Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.+11

2. Who Can Conduct the Testing?

• Only an EPA-certified Lead Paint Inspector or Risk Assessor can conduct tests—and must be independent of the owner and anyone doing remediation.

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Certification Paths for Contractors & Inspectors

EPA Lead-Based Paint Certifications

The EPA offers several certification tracks. Here’s what contractors or professionals might need:

• Lead Inspector

  • Complete an EPA-accredited inspector course

  • Pass the EPA inspector certification exam

• Lead Risk Assessor

  • Pass an inspector course plus a risk assessor course and exam

  • Meet experience or education thresholds (e.g., bachelor’s + 1 year experience, or high school + 3 years experience in related field)

  • Lead Abatement Worker

• • Complete an EPA-accredited abatement worker course

• Lead Abatement Supervisor

  • Finish an EPA-accredited abatement supervisor course

  • Pass the supervisor exam

  • Have relevant experience (e.g., 1 year as certified abatement worker or 2 years in related field)Big Apple Occupational Safety Classes

• Lead Project Designer

  • Take supervisor and project designer courses

  • Meet educational/experience criteria (e.g., bachelor’s in engineering or architecture + 1 year related experience)YouTube+15Big Apple Occupational Safety Classes+15leadcertificationnyc.com+15

EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule

For work that disturbs lead paint (more than 6 ft² interior or 20 ft² exterior, pre‑1978 structures), contractors must:

• Be certified under the EPA RRP Program

• Use EPA-certified renovators who have completed EPA-approved training focusing on lead-safe work practices (containment, dust minimization, cleanup)cdxapps.epa.gov+14Wikipedia+14leadcertificationnyc.com+14

• Firms must hold EPA firm certification, and at least one certified renovator must be on staff. Big Apple Occupational Safety ClassesWikipedia

Local NYC resources: The NYC Health Department offers free RRP training courses under its Healthy Homes Program. They cover RRP curriculum and Local Law 1 safe work practices at NYC.gov. Additional courses, such as EPA Renovator Initial Training (typically 8-hour sessions) are available in regions like Syracuse and Garden CityHome HeadQuarters+1.

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What If Lead Paint Is Found?

• If lead-based paint is intact and no child under six resides there, owners may monitor the condition or choose to abate.

• If the paint is peeling and a child under six resides there, owners must immediately hire an EPA-certified contractor to address the hazard.

• If testing reveals no lead, owners may apply for a Lead-Free Exemption, which reduces future notification and inspection burdens (NYC.gov).

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Statewide Lead Paint Rental Registry – Coming November 2025

• New New York State rental registry will launch in November 2025 in 25 high-risk "communities of concern" (such as Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers, etc.)

• Landlords of pre-1980 multi-unit buildings must inspect units for lead hazards every 3 years before leasing and remediate hazards before renting, with possible self-certification and municipal spot-checksleadcertificationnyc.com

• Inspection methods and remediation specifics are still being refined with public and stakeholder input. IspecX reporting software meets all reporting requirements set by the new Statewide requirements for Lead Paint Reporting for rental agencies.

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Summary Table: Key Dates & Requirements

Requirement / Role	Details
Testing Deadline (NYC)	By August 9, 2025 (or within 1 year of a child under six moving in)
Testing Locations	All rental units & common areas in pre-1960 buildings (and 1960–1978 if lead is known)
Testing Method	XRF analyzer only, by EPA-certified inspector/risk assessor, independent from remediation firms
Recordkeeping	Must retain records for 10 years
Certifications for Contractors	EPA-certified: Inspector, Risk Assessor, Worker, Supervisor, Project Designer
RRP Certification	Required for disturbing lead paint (>6 ft² interior / >20 ft² exterior); includes firm certification and renovator training
Statewide Rental Registry (Statewide)	Starts November 2025 in 25 specified communities; inspections required every 3 years before leasing; remediation required before renting

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"Lead safety isn’t just a legal checkbox—it’s a public health necessity. Owners, be proactive: test by August 2025, keep those records, and pursue exemptions when eligible. Contractors: stay certified and follow RRP protocols to keep communities safe. And with the upcoming statewide rental registry, being ahead of the curve can make all the difference."

Our Meth software handles the printing of COCs and the Handling of composite samples.

🧰 What is iSpecX?

• It’s a web‑based/cloud inspection and reporting platform, with desktop/mobile apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac softwaresuggest.com+6ispecx.com+6goodfirms.co+6.

• Designed for environmental and restoration firms—supports mold, asbestos, lead paint, and methamphetamine, among others ispecx.com+1ispecx.com+1.

• Features include: customizable templates, lab sample tracking, floor‑plan integration, data charts, and PDF/interactive reports ispecx.com.

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✅ Key Features for Meth Testing Firms

Feature	Details
Meth Sample Tracking	Specifically mentioned as supported—track labs, integrate results into reports
Customizable Templates & Floor Plans	Allows inclusion of sampling locations, chain of custody fields, and area-tested sketching
Lab Results Integration	Can chart and tabulate lab data, attach PDFs/graphics, automate interpretation sections
Mobile & Offline Use	Collect samples in the field—annotate, photograph & note locations even without internet
Client Portal & Digital Signatures	Enables seamless sharing of final clearance reports and secure sign‑offs

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💵 Pricing

• Starts around $80/month per user; pricing may vary based on features and number of users softwaresuggest.com+1slashdot.org+1.

• No free version, onborading cost $500.00

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🔍 How It Compares in the Market

• iSpecX stands out for its flexibility in environmental and lab-integrated applications, not just home inspections.

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🛠️ Suitability for Meth Testing

iSpecX appears well-suited if you need:

• Robust documentation of sampling locations (composite or discrete), lab chain of custody, and remediation notes.

• Integrated report creation that can automatically interpret results against standards.

• Mobile workflows for onsite annotations, photos, and offline data capture.

• Client-facing delivery in a presentable, branded format (e.g., PDFs, portal access, digital signatures).

 

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Washington State Standards

⚙️ Regulatory Standard (WA State WAC 246‑205‑541)

• Washington defines contamination clearance as ≤ 1.5 µg of methamphetamine per 100 cm² of surface area cdc.gov+6doh.wa.gov+6appleenvironmental.com+6.

• This threshold replaced the more stringent 0.1 µg/100 cm² standard in 2015 .

• Other chemicals (lead, mercury, VOCs) have their own limits, but meth is the primary indicator doh.wa.gov.

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🧪 Composite Sampling Procedures

Washington follows EPA/ASTM guidelines for composite wipe sampling:

1. Discrete wipe samples are collected from individual 100 cm² surfaces using templates and solvent.

2. Composite samples combine up to four 100 cm² discrete wipes into one container.

   • All constituent wipes must be for similar surfaces, e.g. walls only tpchd.org+9epa.gov+9danr.sd.gov+9.

   • They must be taken with the same gloves and solvent, and labeled appropriately.

3. Laboratories extract and analyze the composite as a single sample.

Why composite samples?

• Cost-effective when contamination is presumed low.

• Strategy: If a composite is below 1.5 µg/100 cm², it passes. If above, each discrete component must be re-sampled to locate any “hot spots” epa.gov+1dec.alaska.gov+1epa.gov+2puyalluptribe-nsn.gov+2doh.wa.gov+2.

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📝 Reporting Requirements

A proper assessment report should include:

• Sampling plan: Maps/sketches showing locations and areas.

• Chain of custody: Sample IDs, dates, times, surface types, sampling personnel.

• Composite details: Number of discrete samples, total sampled area, solvent used.

• Lab results: Concentration in µg/100 cm².

  • If the composite exceeds the threshold, discrete sampling results must be provided.

• Interpretation: Pass/fail status.

• Remediation plan: For failed results.

• Final report: Documenting decontamination (cleaning, encapsulation) and clearance sampling results per state regulations doh.wa.gov+8epa.gov+8puyalluptribe-nsn.gov+8dec.alaska.govsandiegocounty.gov.

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✅ Summary Table

Element	Details
Clearance Standard	≤ 1.5 µg/100 cm² meth (WAC 246‑205‑541)
Sample Type	Wipe samples on 100 cm² templates
Composite Allowed	Up to 4 discrete wipes per composite
Composite Criteria	Similar surfaces, ≥ 1 discrete retest if composite exceeds limit
Reporting Must Include	Sampling plan, chain of custody, lab results, interpretation, remediation steps

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💼 For Contractors & Labs:

• Sampling must follow NIOSH/EPA/ASTM protocols (e.g., ASTM D6319, NIOSH 9106/9109) puyalluptribe-nsn.gov+5epa.gov+5appleenvironmental.com+5dec.alaska.gov+1doh.wa.gov+1.

• Lab detection limits should be below 1.5 µg/100 cm² to ensure valid reporting .

• Certified laboratories must be accredited by Washington Dept. of Ecology .

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📌 Final Thoughts

• Composite sampling is efficient, but subject to strict rules (4 wipes, similar surfaces).

• Any composite failure triggers discrete resampling.

• Thorough documentation and certified labs are essential.

🧪 State Standards & Guidelines

• No legal surface contamination limit for fentanyl — Washington’s WAC 246‑205‑541 sets clear clearance levels for methamphetamine (≤ 1.5 µg/100 cm²), but there is no analogous numeric standard for fentanyl lni.wa.gov+15doh.wa.gov+15reddit.com+15.

• Many cleanup contractors operate under a practical rule of thumb that any detectable fentanyl (parent compound or analogue) renders a property “contaminated”, given its extreme toxicity aadeconwa.com+1kitsappublichealth.org+1.

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🔍 Testing Methods

Certified Contractor & Laboratory Testing

• Wipe sampling is used for surface testing, similar to meth protocols. Samples are sent to Ecology-accredited labs for meth, but there are currently no labs accredited specifically for fentanyl in Washington doh.wa.gov.

• Despite this, contractors may include fentanyl analysis using general forensic lab methods — if they have access to labs capable of detecting fentanyl and its analogs.

Field & Strip Tests

• Fentanyl test strips and portable spectrometry devices (e.g., FTIR, Raman) are used in the field to detect presence or absence, not quantify concentration reddit.com+6doh.wa.gov+6adai.uw.edu+6.

• Test strips can have false positives (e.g., meth) and miss analogs. Spectrometers provide more detail but require trained users and be less sensitive for low-level detection .

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📋 Composite Sampling

• Although Washington's formal rules don’t specify composite sampling for fentanyl, it’s commonly handled the same way as meth:

  1. Collect discrete wipes from 100 cm² areas.

  2. Combine up to 4 wipes from similar surfaces into one composite sample.

  3. If any composite shows fentanyl detection, contractors typically presume the property is contaminated, prompting discrete sampling and/or full cleanup doh.wa.gov.

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🛡️ Cleanup & Clearance Practices

• Washington DOH doesn’t prescribe specific decontamination standards for fentanyl.

• Contractors usually follow best practices:

  • Neutralizing cleaners (e.g., hydrogen peroxide–based products) or HEPA filtration.

  • Proper PPE, especially against aerosolization.

  • Post-cleaning verification: Re-testing discrete spots until no fentanyl is detectable.

  • Some agencies (like Kitsap County) recommend treating any detectable level as needing remediation adai.uw.edu+15kitsappublichealth.org+15aadeconwa.com+15doh.wa.gov.

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📰 Context & Case Examples

• A UW study sampling transit vehicles found fentanyl on 46% of surfaces and in 25% of air samples. However, no state or federal surface dose standards exist, and even trace amounts trigger cleanup protocols reddit.com+2soundtransit.org+2reddit.com+2.

• In one Snohomish County setting (Clare’s Place shelter in Everett), fentanyl was found alongside elevated meth levels, and 48 of 65 units were remediated, even without numeric fentanyl thresholds heraldnet.com+1reddit.com+1.

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✅ Summary Table

Topic	Methamphetamine	Fentanyl
Legal standard	≤ 1.5 µg/100 cm²	None (any detection treated as contamination)
Surface testing	Wipe sampling + lab analysis	Wipe sampling, labs not accredited, field strips/spectrometers
Composite sampling	Up to 4 wipes per composite	Practically same approach as meth
Field tests	Meth strips, spectrometry	Fentanyl strips, spectrometry; presence/absence only
Clearance criteria	< threshold	No detectable residue after remediation

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🔧 Recommendations for Contractors 

1. Include fentanyl in your wipe sampling plan, even if no numeric threshold exists.

2. Use certified contractors with labs that can detect fentanyl or analogs, even without official Ecology accreditation.

3. Use composite sampling sparingly — if any composite yields a positive for fentanyl, re-sample discretely and proceed with full cleanup.

4. Document procedures and checks meticulously: sampling locations, methods, results, cleanup steps, and PPE.

5. After remediation, confirm no detectable fentanyl residue using lab testing or high-sensitivity field tools.

 

KENTUCKY methamphetamine Cleanup Requirements

In Kentucky, methamphetamine-contaminated properties must adhere to strict, legally mandated cleanup standards under KRS 224.01‑410 and 401 KAR 101:040. Here's the key info:

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🔧 Cleanup Standard

• 0.1 µg methamphetamine per 100 cm² of surface (wipe samples) across all surface types. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15eec.ky.gov+15apps.legislature.ky.gov+15

• This is consistent across all four tiers of contamination. appleenvironmental.com+1apps.legislature.ky.gov+1

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🧹 Who Can Clean It?

• Only contractors certified by Kentucky’s Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) may perform decontamination. Owners are not permitted to clean, even under owner supervision. apps.legislature.ky.gov+6eec.ky.gov+6linkedin.com+6

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📋 Tiered Cleanup & Sampling

• Kentucky employs a tiered system (Tiers 1–4) to determine cleanup scope, based on initial contamination assessment by law enforcement using DEP 1016. apps.legislature.ky.gov+14eec.ky.gov+14linkedin.com+14

• Wipe samples must be taken after decontamination (not before) to confirm compliance with the 0.1 µg/100 cm² standard. apps.legislature.ky.gov+9eec.ky.gov+9eec.ky.gov+9

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🏛️ Regulation & Oversight

• The state Cabinet (KDWM) oversees certification, compliance, and sample collection. Certified contractors must submit a Contractor’s Certificate of Decontamination (DEP 5035) within 60 days. apps.legislature.ky.gov+2eec.ky.gov+2eec.ky.gov+2

• Local health departments post and remove contamination notices and enforce disclosure rules under 902 KAR 47:200. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+12chfs.ky.gov+12apps.legislature.ky.gov+12

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📣 Disclosure & Posting

• A public “Notice of Meth Contamination” must be posted on every entrance until cleanup is officially complete. Only after KDWM issues a release is the notice removed. apps.legislature.ky.gov+3eec.ky.gov+3linkedin.com+3

• Property owners must disclose contamination in writing to buyers, renters, or tenants unless a release has been issued. apps.legislature.ky.gov

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📝 Summary Table

Requirement	Details
Cleanup threshold	0.1 µg meth/100 cm²
Cleanup personnel	Must be EEC-certified contractors
Sampling	Post-cleaning wipe sampling only
Tiers	Four levels, mapped via DEP 1016
Certification	DEP 5035 filed within 60 days
Posting & disclosure	Required until KDWM release

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In essence, Kentucky enforces stringent, standardized cleanup protocols (0.1 µg/100 cm²), mandates professional contractors, enforces a tiered remediation process, and emphasizes public notice and disclosure until remediation is fully certified.

Canada Asbestos Reporting Software

Yes! ispecX meets Canadian reporting requirements for Asbestos.

Sampling to determine if the concentration of airborne asbestos fibre inside an enclosure is below the limit referred to in COHSR section 10.19 to permit the dismantling of a containment system.

A hazard investigation of suspected ACM must be conducted before any work on the alleged ACM in accordance with COHSR section 10.4. A qualified person must conduct the hazard investigation. Please refer to the ESDC Labour Program document Guide to the Management of Hazardous Substances for more details on hazard investigations. A hazard investigation aims to determine if the suspected ACM contains asbestos. A qualified person must take representative bulk samples of suspected ACM following NIOSH Method 9002 or an equivalent sampling method. If the alleged ACM tested has a negative result for asbestos (contains less than 1% asbestos by weight), then no further asbestos precautions are required for that tested construction material. If the suspected ACM has a positive result for asbestos (contains 1% or more asbestos by weight), then an asbestos risk assessment must be conducted before any invasive work is done in that workplace area.

COHSR section 10.26.2 (d) states that the employer must:

Ensure that all friable asbestos-containing material present in the workplace is controlled by removal, enclosure or encapsulation or by any other effective manner to prevent exposure of employees to asbestos.

The bolding of certain words of COHSR section 10.26.2 (d) above is for emphasis. Although the above requirement for employers seems very broad, it has some limits. The phrase “present in the workplace” can be interpreted as accessible to employees performing their normal work. For example, friable ACM that is enclosed behind a surface such as a wall or ceiling would be in compliance with COHSR section 10.26.2 (d) as long as employees are not exposed to asbestos fibres, since it is already enclosed and not accessible to employees performing their normal work.

Thus, sprayed-on asbestos-containing fire proofing in good condition located above a drop ceiling does not need to be removed, further enclosed, or encapsulated. However, the employer must monitor the condition of ACM and monitor for the release of asbestos fibres into the workplace air by air sampling for asbestos in the vicinity of the ACM by a qualified person (see section 5.2 for further details on air monitoring).

The phrase “any other effective manner” also includes any method preventing employees from being exposed to asbestos. This may include maintaining the ACM in good condition, and frequent and regular visual inspections and air sampling in the vicinity of the ACM by a qualified person would be required to monitor the ACM integrity. As well, the employer must ensure that the integrity of the ACM is maintained by protecting it from physical damage and from other sources of damage, such as water damage. When the ACM integrity is less than a good condition, as determined by a qualified person, the employer must use another control method to prevent employees' exposure to asbestos.

COHSR 10.26.10 which states:

Within 24 hours after obtaining the clearance air sampling results, an employer shall:

• (a) Post a copy of the results in a conspicuous place at the workplace and
• (b) Make the results available to the policy committee, if any, the workplace committee, and the health and safety representative, and provide a copy of the results to the Minister.

• Asbestos management is critical to workplace health and safety. Conducting a survey ensures that all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are correctly identified, allowing for appropriate safety measures. 

  Without a survey, asbestos materials may remain undetected, increasing the risk of asbestos exposure, which can lead to severe health issues such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.

  Canadian safety regulations, including the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), require surveying any building constructed before the late 20th century for asbestos before significant renovations or demolition work begins. 

  The survey helps employers comply with these regulations and avoid legal penalties. More importantly, it protects workers, building occupants, and the general public from the dangers of asbestos exposure.

  An asbestos survey provides a plan for effective asbestos management. Depending on their condition, it ensures that hazardous materials are either safely maintained or removed. 

Lead XRF Paint Testing Software

ispecX allows easy communication integration with Sciaps XRF X-550 pb Lead gun.

Export data seamlessly into ispecX for a complete custom report. Add Data charts for easier report interpretation. Automatically merge XRF tests with ispecX cloud storage— there's no faster way to get from the field to custom reports.

MAC USERS:

Mac users feel free to contact us to learn how to import XRF results into an Apple Mac OS without the need for Windows Parraells 

 

1-38 Asbestos Assessment Report – Asbestos Survey and Sampling Requirements.

   (a)   The asbestos survey shall at a minimum identify and assess the exact locations and quantities of ACM, PACM, and suspect miscellaneous ACM. The asbestos investigator is responsible for the identification and assessment of all types of ACM, PACM, and suspect miscellaneous ACM within each area, as indicated by the proposed scope of work or job description(s) indicated in the DOB permit applications or plans.

   (b)   The asbestos investigator shall assume that some or all of the areas investigated contain ACM, and for each area that is not assumed to contain ACM, must collect bulk samples and submit for analysis in accordance with 15 RCNY §§ 1-36(c), 1-37(a) and 1-44(c) and EPA publications 560/5-85-024 and 560/5-85-030A, and 40 C.F.R. Part 763.80, 763.85, and 763.86.

      (1)   PACM Sampling Requirements. 

         (a)   Surfacing Material. Surfacing material includes but is not limited to fireproofing, acoustical plaster, finish plasters and skim coats of joints. Surfacing materials must be sampled as follows:

            i.   At least 3 samples from each homogeneous area that is 1,000 square feet (sf) or less.

            ii.   At least 5 samples from each homogeneous area that is greater than 1,000 sf but that is 5,000 sf or less.

            iii.   At least 7 samples from each homogeneous area that is greater than 5,000 sf.

         (b)   Thermal System Insulation (TSI). TSI includes, but is not limited to, equipment insulation, boiler, breeching, boiler rope, duct, or tank insulation, cement or mortar used for boilers and refractory brick, piping and fitting insulation including but not limited to wrapped paper, aircell, millboard, rope, cork, preformed plaster, job molded plaster and coverings over fibrous glass insulation. TSI must be sampled as follows:

            i.   At least 3 samples from each homogeneous area of TSI.

            ii.   At least one sample from each homogeneous area of patched TSI if the patched section is less than 6 linear feet or 6 square feet.

            iii.   In a manner sufficient to determine if the material is ACM, for packed fittings such as elbows, valves, tees, etc.

            iv.   Samples are not required where the asbestos investigator has determined that the TSI is fiberglass, foam glass, rubber, or other non-asbestos-containing building material.

         (c)   Suspect Miscellaneous Materials. Other suspect miscellaneous materials including, but not limited to, insulation board, vapor barriers, coatings, non-metallic or non-wood roof decking, felts, cementitious board (transite), pipe (transite), flashing, shingles, galbestos, dust and debris, floor tiles, cove base, floor leveler compound, ceiling tile, vermiculite insulation, gaskets, seals, sealants (including for condensate control), vibration isolators, laboratory tables and hoods, chalkboards, pipe penetration packing and other fire-stopping materials, millboard, electrical wire insulation, fire curtains, fire blankets, fire doors, brakes and clutches, mastics, adhesives, glues, caulks, sheet flooring (linoleum), wallpaper, drywall, plasterboard, spackling/ joint compound, textured paint, grout, glazing compound, and terrazzo. Suspect miscellaneous materials must be sampled as follows: At least 2 samples shall be taken, or samples shall be taken in a manner sufficient to determine if the material is ACM.

 

An Asbestos Investigator handles asbestos sampling and sends it out for testing. An inspector will take samples from areas that will be disturbed during the proposed work. A laboratory test will determine if there is asbestos present.

If there is no asbestos, the agency who performed the sampling and testing will file an ACP5. An ACP5 indicates that there is no asbestos present. As an architect I would then include the ACP5 in my application to the department of buildings to proceed with getting approvals and a permit.

 

Building/structure asbestos survey requirements.

The asbestos survey shall include a thorough inspection for and identification of all PACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM, or asbestos material throughout the building/structure or portion thereof to be demolished, renovated, remodeled, or to have repair work. The required inspection shall be performed by a certified asbestos inspector, and, at a minimum, shall include identification of PACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM or asbestos material by all of the following methods:

(1) the review of building/structure plans and records, if available, for references to asbestos, ACM, PACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM or asbestos material used in construction, renovation or repair; and

(2) a visual inspection for PACM and suspect miscellaneous ACM throughout the building/structure or portion thereof to be demolished, renovated, remodeled, or repaired. For the purpose of this Part, all PACM and suspect miscellaneous ACM visually assessed shall be treated and handled as ACM and shall be assumed to be ACM, unless bulk sampling is conducted as per this section, standard EPA and OSHA accepted methods, including multi- layered systems sampling protocols; the subsequent analyses are performed by a laboratory that meets the requirements of section 56-4.2 of this Part; and the analyses satisfies both ELAP and Federal requirements, including multi-layered sample analyses, to document non-asbestos containing material.

(f) Building/structure asbestos survey information.

(1) The asbestos survey shall, at a minimum, identify and assess with due diligence, the locations, quantities, friability and conditions of all types of installations at the affected portion of the building/structure relative to the ACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM, PACM or asbestos material contained therein. The following list is not inclusive of all types of ACMs, it only summarizes typical ACMs. The certified asbestos inspector is responsible for identification and assessment of all types ACM, PACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM and asbestos material within the affected portion of the building/structure:

(i) PACM

(a) Surfacing treatments:

(1) fireproofing;

(2) acoustical plaster;

(3) finish plasters; and

(4) skim coats of joint compound.

(b) Thermal system insulation:

(1) equipment insulation;

(2) boiler, breeching, duct, or tank insulation, cement or mortar used for boilers and refractory brick; and

(3) piping and fitting insulations including but not limited to, wrapped paper, aircell, millboard, rope, cork, preformed plaster, job molded plaster and coverings over fibrous glass insulation.

(ii) SUSPECT MISCELLANEOUS ACM

(a) Roofing and siding miscellaneous materials:

(1) insulation board;

(2) vapor barriers;

(3) coatings;

(4) non-metallic or non-wood roof decking;

(5) felts;

(6) cementitious board (transite);

(7) flashing;

(8) shingles; and

(9) galbestos.

(b) Other miscellaneous materials:

(1) dust and debris;

(2) floor tile;

(3) cove base;

(4) floor leveler compound;

(5) ceiling tile;

(6) vermiculite insulationl

(7) gaskets, seals, sealants (including for condensate control);

(8) vibration isolators;

(9) laboratory tables and hoods;

(10) chalkboards;

(11) pipe penetration packing or other firestopping materials;

(12) cementitious pipe (transite);

(13) cementitious board (transite);

(14) electrical wire insulation;

(15) fire curtains;

(16) fire blankets;

(17) fire doors;

(18) brakes and clutches;

(19) mastics, adhesives and glues;

(20) caulks;

(21) sheet flooring (linoleum);

(22) wallpaper;

(23) drywall;

(24) plasterboard;

(25) spackling/joint compound;

(26) textured paint;

(27) grout;

(28) glazing compound;

(29) terrazzo; and

(30) boiler rope.

(2) All ACM, PACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM, or asbestos material reported under paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall include the location of the materials, an estimate of the quantities, types, friability and condition of the identified materials to be treated and handled as ACM. For the purpose of this Part, all PACM and suspect miscellaneous ACM visually assessed shall be treated and handled as ACM and shall be assumed to be ACM, unless bulk sampling is conducted as per this section, standard EPA and OSHA accepted methods, including multi-layered systems sampling protocols; the subsequent analyses are performed by a laboratory that meets the requirements of section 56-4.2 of this Part; and the analyses satisfies both ELAP and Federal requirements, including multi-layered sample analyses, to document non-asbestos containing material.

(3) The building/structure asbestos survey shall also include the building/structure name, address, the building/structure owner's name and address, the name and address of the owner's agent, the name of the firm performing the asbestos survey and a copy of the firm's current asbestos handling license, the names of the certified inspector(s) performing the survey and a copy of the current asbestos handling certificate for each inspector utilized, the dates of the asbestos survey, a listing of homogeneous areas identifying which ones are ACM, all laboratory analyses reports for bulk samples collected, and copies of the appropriate certifications for the laboratory used for analysis of samples taken during the asbestos survey.

Asbestos Inspection Report Requirements State of Washington SWCAA.

Asbestos inspection reports shall contain, at a minimum, all of the following information:

(a) General Information.

(i) Date the inspection was performed;

(ii) AHERA accredited building inspector name and signature, certification number, date certification expires, and name and address of entity providing AHERA accredited building inspector certification;

(iii) Site address/location where the inspection was performed;

(iv) Description of the structure(s) / area(s) inspected (e.g., use, approximate age, and approximate outside dimensions);

(v) The purpose of the inspection (e.g., pre-demolition asbestos survey, renovation of 2nd floor, removal of acoustical ceiling texturing due to water damage), if known;

(vi) Detailed description of any limitations of the asbestos survey (e.g., inaccessible areas not inspected, survey limited to renovation area); (

vii) Identify and describe all homogeneous areas of suspect asbestos-containing materials, except where limitations of the asbestos survey identified prevented such identification and include whether each homogeneous material is surfacing material, thermal system insulation, or miscellaneous material;

(viii) Identify materials presumed to be asbestos-containing material; (ix) Exact location where each bulk asbestos sample was taken (e.g., schematic or other detailed description sufficient for any person to match the material(s) sampled and tested to the material(s) on-site);

(x) Complete copy of the laboratory report for bulk asbestos samples analyzed, which includes all of the following:

(A) Laboratory name, and address

(B) Bulk sample numbers;

(C) Bulk sample descriptions;

(D) Bulk sample results showing asbestos content; and

(E) Name of the person at the laboratory that performed the analysis.

(b) Information Regarding Asbestos-Containing Materials (including those presumed to contain asbestos).

(i) Describe the color of each asbestos-containing material;

(ii) Identify the location of each asbestos-containing material within a structure, on a structure, from a structure, or otherwise associated with the project (e.g. using schematics, detailed description, or both); SWCAA 476 3/22/2020 7

(iii) Provide the approximate quantity of each asbestos-containing material in square feet or linear feet and;

(iv) Describe the condition of each asbestos-containing material (good or damaged). If the asbestos-containing material is damaged, describe the general extent and type of damage (e.g., flaking, blistering, crumbling, water damage, or fire damage).