Mitchell & Collins Buildings - Abatement Project Scheduled

from H. Jay Blauser, Facilities Management

As a part of an ongoing effort to improve the conditions of our campus facilities, we are scheduled to remove all hazardous materials from the Mitchell Building starting on January 15, 2008 and scheduled to finish by the weekend. The hazardous materials in this building, which contain asbestos, include: floor tiles, floor tile mastic (glue), mastic used to seal seams on fiberglass pipe insulation, and one insulated pipe fitting.

In addition, we’ll be removing some floor tiles, floor tile mastic (north end stairwell, storage room at 214, 221A, and 233A), and some mastic used to seal seams on fiberglass pipe insulation (restrooms/mechanical room) from the Collins Building starting the evening of January 18, 2008 and scheduled to be cleared/approved for re-occupancy by January 20, 2008.

For Mitchell: since the entire building is now vacant and taken off line, instead of sealing off and isolating each room/area individually or separately, we will seal-off and prohibit access to the entire building.  For Collins: the individual areas will be isolated/sealed off and access throughout the remainder of the building will be permissible.  In the Collins Building, the non-friable method of removal will be used.  As usual, our standard operating procedure is to have a certified industrial hygienist on site to monitor the process, as well as to test air samples in and around the project areas/buildings.  This monitoring is required to ensure all work is being done in accordance with EPA, NC-OSHA, and NC Health Hazard Control Unit’s stringent procedures.  These procedures are the most stringent in the nation for this type of work, in both occupied and unoccupied buildings.  This action is taken to ensure everyone’s safety.

We regret any inconvenience that may occur as a result of this renovation activity.  Thanks in advance for your patience.

FYI: A Q&A session can be scheduled if desired.  Please contact Jay Blauser at extension 1954 or by email at hblauser@uncfsu.edu for questions/concerns.