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Asbestos Assessment Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School 101 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario Prepared for:

Toronto Catholic School Board 80 Sheppard Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8

Attention: Kathleen Wilson Safety Officer, Accident Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety

April 2, 2015

Pinchin File: 103167

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Asbestos Assessment April 2, 2015 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, 101 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario Pinchin File: 103167 Toronto Catholic School Board

Issued to: Contact: Issued on: Pinchin File: Issuing Office: Primary Contact:

Toronto Catholic School Board Kathleen Wilson Safety Officer, Accident Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety April 2, 2015 103167 50 Wellington Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5E 1C8 Mike Horobin, Senior Project Technologist (416)-368-6555 Ext. 1917

Author: Mike Horobin Senior Project Technologist (416)-368-6555 Ext. 1917 [email protected]

Reviewer: Scott Cryer, P.Geo. Operations Manager (905) 363-1311 [email protected]

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Asbestos Assessment April 2, 2015 101 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario Pinchin File: 103167 Toronto Catholic School Board

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Toronto Catholic School Board (Client) retained Pinchin Ltd. (Pinchin) to conduct an asbestos building

materials assessment of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School located at 101 Birchmount Road,

Toronto, Ontario. The assessment was performed on March 19, 2015.

The objectives of the assessment were to document the locations of asbestos building materials, evaluate

their condition and develop corrective action plans as required for the purposes of long term

management. The results of this assessment are not intended for construction, renovation, demolition or

project tendering purposes.

The assessed area consisted of the entire building. The building was vacant at the time of the

assessment work.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) were confirmed to be present as follows:

• Plaster, containing chrysotile asbestos in the skim coat, is present throughout the

building.

• Texture finish, containing chrysotile asbestos, is present on walls of the Ground Floor and

Second Floor Corridors.

• Aircell pipe insulation, containing chrysotile asbestos, is present on straight sections of

hot water pipes.

• Parging cement, containing chrysotile asbestos, is present on fittings of hot water heating

pipes.

• 12” x 12” beige with grey streaks vinyl floor tiles, containing chrysotile asbestos, are

present in the building.

• 9” x 9” red with white streaks vinyl floor tiles and associated mastic, containing chrysotile

asbestos, are present within the building.

• 9” x 9” brown with dark brown and white streaks vinyl floor tiles and associated mastic,

containing chrysotile asbestos, are present within the building.

• 9” x 9” green with white streaks vinyl floor tiles, containing chrysotile asbestos, are

present within the building.

• 9” x 9” brown with white streaks vinyl floor tiles and associated mastic, containing

chrysotile asbestos, are present within the building.

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• 12” x 12” beige with brown and white streaks vinyl floor tiles and associated mastic,

containing chrysotile asbestos, are present within the building.

• 12” x 12” beige with grey and white flecks vinyl floor tiles (non-asbestos) and associated

mastic, containing chrysotile asbestos, are present within the building. Due to the mastic

containing asbestos, the composite material (tile and mastic) must be treated as

asbestos-containing.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

The following is a summary of significant recommendations; refer to the body of the report for detailed

recommendations:

1. Prepare an Asbestos Management Program (AMP);

2. Perform a re-assessment of asbestos materials on an annual basis;

3. Perform a pre-construction assessment and remove all ACM prior to alteration or

maintenance work or if ACM may be disturbed by the work;

4. Follow appropriate safe work procedures when handling or disturbing asbestos;

5. Remediate the following asbestos-containing materials:

• 5 square feet on cracked plaster in Stair B.

• 3 square feet of damaged plaster in Room 210 (Janitor’s Closet).

• 5 square feet of cracked plaster on the wall of the Second Floor Corridor.

• 2 square feet of damaged plaster behind the radiator in Room 204.

• 2 square feet of damaged exposed plaster in Room 204.

6. Refer to Section 4.0 of this report for detailed recommendations regarding administrative

and remedial actions.

This Executive Summary is subject to the same standard limitations as contained in the report and must be read in conjunction with the entire report.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE ....................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Scope of Assessment ........................................................................................................... 1

2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 1

2.1 Building Description .............................................................................................................. 1 2.2 Existing Reports.................................................................................................................... 2

3.0 FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 2 3.1 Asbestos ............................................................................................................................... 2

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................. 10

4.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 10 4.2 Remedial Work ................................................................................................................... 10 4.3 On-going Management and Maintenance .......................................................................... 11

5.0 LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 11

6.0 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 12

APPENDICES

APPENDIX I Drawings

APPENDIX II Asbestos Analytical Certificates APPENDIX III Methodology

APPENDIX IV Photographs

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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

Toronto Catholic School Board (Client) retained Pinchin Ltd. (Pinchin) to conduct an asbestos building

materials assessment of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, located at 101 Birchmount Road,

Toronto, Ontario.

The assessment was performed by Mike Horobin, Senior Project Technologist on March 19, 2015. The

surveyor was unaccompanied during the assessment. The building was vacantat the time of the

assessment.

The objectives of the assessment were to document the locations of asbestos building materials, evaluate

their condition and develop corrective action plans as required. This assessment is only to be used for the

purposes of long term management and routine maintenance. The results of this assessment are not to

be used for construction, renovation, demolition or project tendering purposes.

1.1 Scope of Assessment

The assessment was performed to establish the location and type of asbestos building materials

incorporated in the structure(s) and its finishes. The assessed area consisted of all parts of the building.

2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Building Description

Item Details

Building Use Elementary Catholic School

Number of Floors/Levels 2 stories plus 1 below grade

Total Area of Building (Square Feet) 28,700

Year of Construction, Significant Additions or Renovations

1959 with an addition in the 1960s

Structure Structural steel and concrete

Exterior Cladding Masonry

HVAC Boiler and hot water heating to radiators

Roof Built-up

Flooring Terrazzo, carpet, ceramic tile, vinyl floor tiles, concrete and dirt

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Item Details

Interior Walls Drywall, concrete block, speed tile and plaster

Ceilings Plaster and acoustic ceiling tiles

2.2 Existing Reports

Pinchin was provided with and instructed to rely upon, the following reports:

• “Final Report, Asbestos-Containing Building Material Assessment, Toronto Catholic

School Board, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, 101 Birchmount Road,

Scarborough, Ontario” dated April 29, 2008, by Jacques Whitford

3.0 FINDINGS

Please note references to sample numbers in the following refer to those samples obtained by Pinchin for

asbestos analysis. References to samples previously obtained by Jacques Whitford are indicated as

such.

3.1 Asbestos

3.1.1 Suspect Building Materials Not Found

The following types of building materials may historically contain asbestos but were not observed in the

building and are not discussed in the report findings:

• spray-applied fireproofing or thermal insulation;

• asbestos cement products;

• firestopping;

• sealants, caulking, and putty.

3.1.2 Texture Finishes (Acoustic/Decorative)

Texture finish is present on the plaster walls throughout the Ground Floor and Second Floor Corridors

(Samples 0013A-E) chrysotile asbestos was found to be present in the texture finish. There is

approximately 1,000 square feet of asbestos-containing texture finish that was found to be in good

condition.



Asbestos-containing texture finish on the Corridor walls.

3.1.3 Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)

3.1.3.1 Pipe Insulation

Parging cement, containing chrysotile asbestos, is present on pipe fittings (elbows, valves, tees, etc.) on

hot water systems (Previously sampled by Jacques Whitford). Parging cement is a friable insulation,

jacketed with canvas and is in good condition.

A white corrugated paper insulation (trade name Aircell), containing chrysotile asbestos, is present on

straight sections of hot water system pipes (Previously sampled by Jacques Whitford). Aircell is a friable

insulation, jacketed with canvas and is in good condition.

A tar layer is present over top of the asbestos-containing Aircell pipe insulation in the Basement Crawl

Space. Three samples of the tar layer (samples 0003A-C) were collected. No asbestos was detected in

the tar layer.

Non-asbestos fibreglass insulation is present on straight sections and fittings of remaining pipe in the

building. There was no asbestos parging cement noted on the seams of the insulation at the locations

inspected.

Pipe System, Type Location Sample

Number Asbestos Type Total Quantity

Quantity Damaged

Hot water heating, Aircell

Basement Crawl Space

Previously sampled Chrysotile 1,000 LF N/A

Hot water heating, Parging Cement

Basement Crawl Space

Previously sampled Chrysotile 100 Fittings N/A

Hot water heating, Aircell

Ground Floor Pipe Chase (behind Janitor’s Closet)

Previously sampled Chrysotile 30 LF N/A



Pipe System, Type Location Sample

Number Asbestos Type Total Quantity

Quantity Damaged

Hot water heating, Parging Cement

Ground Floor Pipe Chase (behind Janitor’s Closet)

Previously sampled Chrysotile 5 Fittings N/A

Asbestos-containing Aircell pipe insulation.

Asbestos-containing parging cement insulation on pipe fittings.

Refer to additional photographs in Appendix IV.

3.1.3.2 Duct Insulation

Ducts are either uninsulated or insulated with non-asbestos fibreglass and jacketed with either canvas or

foil.

3.1.3.3 Mechanical Equipment Insulation

Mechanical equipment is not insulated.

Uninsulated boilers in the basement Boiler Room.

Uninsulated hot water heating tank in the basement Boiler

Room.



3.1.4 Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

Four (4) distinct types of acoustic ceiling tile are present in the assessed area, as follows:

Size, Type, Pattern Locations (Quantity in Square Feet)

Sample Number or Date Code Asbestos Type

1’ x 1’ glue-on 2-size hole Throughout the Ground Floor and Second Floor Classrooms

Previously sampled by Jacques Whitford

None (glue adhesive on the top of the tiles is presumed to contain asbestos)

24” x 48” lay-in pockmark and random pinhole

Ground Floor Corridor and Ground Floor Vestibule


None

24” x 48” lay-in 2-size pinhole

Ground Floor Corridor, Room 213, Room 214A, Room 306, Room 307 and Room 305


None

24” x 48” lay-in pockmark and medium pinhole Room 216 and Room 215 Dated 2012* None

*These ceiling tiles are presumed to be non-asbestos based on the date of manufacture determined from

the date stamp applied to the top of the tiles. The tiles were manufactured after asbestos stopped being

used in acoustic ceiling tiles.

The brown mastic which adheres the 1’ x 1’ glue-on acoustic ceiling tiles is presumed to contain asbestos

until further sampling proves otherwise.

1’ x 1’ 2-size hole acoustic ceiling tiles.

24” x 48” pockmark and random pinhole acoustic ceiling tiles.




3.1.5 Plaster

Plaster is present on walls and ceilings throughout the building. A total of seven (7) samples of plaster

(Samples 0001A-G) were collected and found that the plaster contains chrysotile asbestos in the skim

coat. Plaster is non-friable while in place, but generates friable dust upon removal.

Plaster was found to be in good condition with the exception of the following area:

• 5 square feet on cracked plaster in Stair B.

• 3 square feet of damaged plaster in Room 210 (Janitor’s Closet).

• 5 square feet of cracked plaster on the wall of the Second Floor Corridor.

• 2 square feet of damaged plaster behind the radiator in Room 204.

• 2 square feet of damaged exposed plaster in Room 204.

Damaged plaster on the wall in Stair B.

Damaged plaster on the wall in the Ground Floor Janitor’s

Closet, Room 210.


3.1.6 Drywall Joint Compound

Asbestos in drywall joint compound was banned in Canada in 1980. Drywall joint compound in Room 204

was installed after 1985 (1980 plus a reasonable non-compliance period based on our experience) and is

assumed to not contain asbestos.

3.1.7 Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Vinyl sheet flooring is present as follows:



Pattern, Colour and Photo Number

Paper Backing (Yes/No)

Locations (Quantity) Sample Number

Asbestos Type

Grey, blue and beige mosaic No Room 216 and Room 217 Not

sampled* None

*Vinyl sheet flooring is presumed to be non-asbestos based on historical knowledge of the date of

installation and known end of us dates for asbestos-containing vinyl sheet flooring.

Non-asbestos grey, blue and beige mosaic vinyl sheet flooring.

3.1.8 Vinyl Floor Tile and Mastic

Vinyl floor tiles are present as follows:

Size, Pattern, Colour and Photo Number Locations (Quantity) Sample

Number Asbestos Type (tile)

Asbestos Type (mastic)

12” x 12” beige with white smudges Room 218 and Room 306

Previously Sampled by Jacques Whitford and 0010A-B

None None

12” x 12” beige with white and black streaks

Room 241, Room 214A, Rom 214B, Room 213, Room 305 and Room 311

Previously Sampled by Jacques Whitford and 0009A-B

None None

12” x 12” pink Ground Floor Corridor

Previously Sampled by Jacques Whitford

None None






12” x 12” orange with multi-colour Ground Floor Corridor


None None

12” x 12” beige with grey streaks

Room 209 (500SF), Room 209A (25SF), Room 209B (25SF) and Room 303 (500SF)


Chrysotile None

12” x 12” off-white Room 308, Room 309 and Room 312

Previously Sampled by Jacques Whitford and 0011A-C

None None

9” x 9” red with white streaks

Room 208A (10SF) and Room 310 (25SF)


Chrysotile Chrysotile

9” x 9” brown with dark brown and white streaks

Room 208A (10SF), Room 310 (50SF), Room 313 (50SF) and 313A (10SF)



12” x 12” blue smears Room 302 and Room 307


None None

9” x 9” green with white streaks

Room 313 (25SF) and 313A (5SF)


Chrysotile None






9” x 9” brown with white streaks

Room 208A (5SF), Room 310 (25SF), Room 313 (25SF) and 313A (10SF)



12” x 12” beige with brown and white streaks

Room 206 0004A-C Chrysotile Chrysotile

12” x 12” red with white flecks Room 206 Closet 0005A-C None

None (same mastic as sample 0006)

12” x 12” grey with flecks Room 206 Closet 0006A-C None None

12” x 12” beige with grey flecks Room 205 0007A-C None None

12” x 12” beige with grey and white flecks Room 204 0008A-C None Chrysotile

The vinyl floor tiles and mastic are non-friable and are in good condition.

Asbestos-containing 9” x 9” red with white streaks vinyl floor

tiles.

Asbestos-containing 9” x 9” brown with dark brown and white

streaks vinyl floor tiles.




3.1.9 Levelling Compound

The levelling compound associated with the 12” x 12” beige with grey flecks vinyl floor tile was sampled

(Samples 0007B-C). Since only two samples of the levelling compound were found, the levelling

compound is presumed to contain asbestos until further sampling is performed.

Levelling compound is often used in scattered and isolated areas and without removing all flooring may

not always be detected.

3.1.10 Presumed Asbestos Materials

A number of materials which might contain asbestos were not sampled during our assessment due to

limitations in scope and methodology. Where present, these materials must be presumed to be an

asbestos material and are best sampled during project planning and preparation of contract documents

for their removal. Materials presumed to contain asbestos include:

• roofing, felts and tar;

• concrete floor levelling compound;

• moulded plastic components (laboratory bench tops);

• vermiculite in concrete block wall cavities;

• caulking;

• mechanical packing, ropes and gaskets;

• fire resistant doors or metal clad finishes; and

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 General

Perform a detailed intrusive assessment prior to building renovation or demolition operations. The

assessment should include destructive testing (i.e. coring and/or removal of building finishes and

components), and sampling of other hazardous materials (lead, mercury, PCBs, mould, etc.) and

materials not tested in this study (e.g. roofing materials, caulking, mastics).

4.2 Remedial Work

Perform the following remedial work to comply with existing regulations, due to the condition and location

of the material:



Material and Quantity Location Recommended Procedure

Plaster, 5SF Stair B Repair following Type 2 Procedures

Plaster, 3 SF Room 210 Janitor’s Closet Repair following Type 2 Procedures

Plaster, 5SF Second Floor Corridor Repair following Type 2 Procedures

Plaster, 2SF Room 204 behind the radiator Repair following Type 2 Procedures

Plaster, 2SF Room 204 Repair following Type 2 Procedures

4.3 On-going Management and Maintenance

The following recommendations are made regarding on-going management and maintenance work

involving the asbestos materials identified.

4.3.1 Asbestos

Prepare an Asbestos Management Program (AMP). The AMP should address and document asbestos

work practices, worker training, notifications, policies and responsibilities.

Perform a re-assessment of asbestos materials on an annual basis. The next re-assessment of ACM

should be performed prior to March 2016 to remain in compliance.

Remove all ACM prior to alteration or maintenance work or if ACM may be disturbed by the work. Follow

appropriate asbestos precautions for the classification of work being performed.

Update the asbestos inventory report upon completion of any abatement and removal of ACM.

5.0 LIMITATIONS

The work performed by Pinchin Ltd. was conducted in accordance with generally accepted engineering or

scientific practices current in this geographical area at the time the work was performed. No warranty is

either expressed or implied by furnishing written reports or findings. The Client acknowledges that

subsurface and concealed conditions may vary from those encountered or inspected. Pinchin Ltd. can

only comment on the environmental conditions observed on the date(s) the survey is performed. The

work is limited to those materials or areas of concern identified by the Client or outlined in our proposal.

Other areas of concern may exist but were not investigated within the scope of this assignment.



Pinchin Ltd. makes no other representations whatsoever, including those concerning the legal

significance of its findings or as to other legal matters touched on in this report, including, but not limited

to, ownership of any property, or the application of any law to the facts set forth herein. With respect to

regulatory compliance issue, regulatory statutes are subject to interpretation and these interpretations

may change over time. Pinchin Ltd. accepts no responsibility for consequential financial effects on

transactions or property values, or requirements for follow-up actions and costs.

The liability of Pinchin or our officers, directors, shareholders or staff will be limited to the lesser of the

fees paid or actual damages incurred by the Client. Pinchin will not be responsible for any consequential

or indirect damages. Pinchin will only be liable for damages resulting from the negligence of Pinchin.

Pinchin will not be liable for any losses or damage if the Client has failed, within a period of two years

following the date upon which the claim is discovered (Claim Period), to commence legal proceedings

against Pinchin to recover such losses or damage unless the laws of the jurisdiction which governs the

Claim Period which is applicable to such claim provides that the applicable Claim Period is greater than

two years and cannot be abridged by the contract between the Client and Pinchin, in which case the

Claim Period shall be deemed to be extended by the shortest additional period which results in this

provision being legally enforceable.

Information provided by Pinchin Ltd. is intended for Client use only. Pinchin Ltd. will not provide results or

information to any party unless disclosure by Pinchin Ltd. is required by law. Any use by a third party of

reports or documents authored by Pinchin Ltd. or any reliance by a third party on or decisions made by a

third party based on the findings described in said documents, is the sole responsibility of such third

parties. Pinchin Ltd. accepts no responsibility for damages suffered by any third party as a result of

decisions made or actions conducted. No other warranties are implied or expressed.

6.0 REFERENCES

The following legislation and documents were referenced in completing the assessment and this report:

1. Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations, Ontario

Regulation 278/05.

2. Designated Substances, Ontario Regulation 490/09.

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APPENDIX I Drawings

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PIPE INSULATION MAYBE PRESENT ABOVE SOLID PLASTER CEILINGS.

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING TEXTURE FINISH ISPRESENT ON THE CORRIDOR WALLS OF THEGROUND AND SECOND FLOORS.

NOT ALL KNOWN OR SUSPECTED HAZARDOUSBUILDING MATERIALS MAY BE DEPICTED ON THEDRAWING. REFER TO THE HAZARDOUSBUILDING MATERIALS ASSESSMENT REPORTFOR A COMPLETE LIST OF KNOWN ANDSUSPECTED HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS.

LEGEND IS COLOUR DEPENDENT. NON-COLOURCOPIES MAY ALTER INTERPRETATION.

BASE PLAN PROVIDED BY CLIENT.

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS:

PIPE INSULATION

VINYL FLOOR TILES

VINYL FLOOR TILES & MASTIC

ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLE

STORAGE

BOILERROOM

STORAGE

STAIRS

ELECTRICALROOM

104

103A

103

102

CRAWL SPACEA0003C

A0003BA0003A

DATE:

DRAWN BY:

LOCATION:

CHECKED BY:

CLIENT:

PROJECT # :

DRAWING:

TITLE:

LEGEND:

SCALE:NTS

TORONTO CATHOLICDISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY C.S.101 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD

SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO

HAZARDOUS BUILDINGMATERIALS ASSESSMENT

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204CLASSROOM

203CLASSROOM

218M.E. CLASSROOM

M.E.WR

218A

VESTIBULE

201

202CORRIDOR

217CLASSROOM

CSTAIRS

216AWASHROOM

216WASHROOM

212CORRIDOR

205OFFICE

206OFFICE

ASTAIRS

207GIRLS

208PRINCIPAL

208AWR

209AWR

208B

209BWR

STORAGE

209STAFF ROOM

210

JANITOR

211BOYS

213HUB ROOM

214BSTAGE

214GENERALPURPOSE

ROOM

BSTAIRS

215SPECIAL EDUCATION

214AGYM

STORAGE

A0008A-C

A0007A-CA0004A-C

A0005A-C

A0006A-C

A0001A A0002A-C

A0009A-B

A0013D

A0001EA0001FA0013CA0001BA0013D







PIPE INSULATION

VINYL FLOOR TILES



DATE:

DRAWN BY:

LOCATION:

CHECKED BY:

CLIENT:

PROJECT # :

DRAWING:

TITLE:

LEGEND:

SCALE:NTS





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312SPEC. ED.

311CLASSROOM

310JANITOR

309CLASSROOM

308CLASSROOM

307LIBRARY

306CLASSROOM

304CORRIDOR

UPPERGENERALPURPOSE

ROOM

UPPER STAGE

305STORAGE

303CLASSROOM

302CLASSROOM

313HEALTH

313AWR

314

JANITOR

ASTAIRS

BSTAIRS

CSTAIRS

A0001GA0001C

A0013A A0013B

A0010A-BA0012CA0012BA0012AA0011CA0011BA0011A







PIPE INSULATION

VINYL FLOOR TILES



DATE:

DRAWN BY:

LOCATION:

CHECKED BY:

CLIENT:

PROJECT # :

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TITLE:

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APPENDIX II Asbestos Analytical Certificates

PINCHIN LTD. │ 2470 MILLTOWER CRT, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 7W5 │TEL: (905) 363-0678 FAX: (905) 363-0681

Project Name: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School

Project No.:Mike Horobin Date Received: March 20, 2015

Lab Reference No.: b117818 Date Analyzed: March 30, 2015Analyst(s): A. Di Giulio # Samples submitted: 22

# Phases analyzed: 34

Regulatory Threshold Provincial Jurisdiction Regulatory Threshold

0.5% Manitoba 0.1% friable 1% non-friable

0.1% Saskatchewan 0.5% friable 1% non-friable

1% Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI and New Brunswick 1%

Provincial Jurisdiction

All bulk samples submitted to this laboratory for asbestos analysis are retained for a minimum of three months. Samples may be retrieved, upon request, for re-examination at any time during that period.

Pinchin Ltd. is accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 101270-0) for the 'EPA-600/M4-82-020: Interim Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples' and meets all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

This report relates only to the items tested.

NOTE: This test report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. The client may not use this report to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. This report is valid only when signed in blue ink by the analyst. Vinyl asbestos floor tiles contain very fine fibres of asbestos and may be missed by some laboratories using the PLM method. Internal verification studies performed by Pinchin indicate that the chance of missing asbestos in floor tiles is no higher than about 2%. The vinyl tile study and laboratory documentation on measurement uncertainty is available upon request. The analysis of dust samples by PLM cannot be used as an indicator of past or present airborne asbestos fibre levels.

Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia

QuebecAlberta, NWT, Yukon,

Nunavut

Prepared For:

Method of Analysis:EPA 600/R-93/116 - Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials dated July, 1993

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Bulk samples are checked visually and scanned under a stereomicroscope. Slides are prepared and observed under aPolarized Light Microscope (PLM) at magnifications of 40X, 100X or 400X as appropriate. Asbestos fibres are identified by acombination of morphology, colour, refractive index, extinction, sign of elongation, birefringence and dispersion stainingcolours. A visual estimate is made of the percentage of asbestos present. A reported concentration of less than (<) theregulatory threshold (see chart below) indicates the presence of confirmed asbestos in trace quantities, limited to only a fewfibres or fibre bundles in an entire sample. This method complies with provincial regulatory requirements where applicable.Multiple phases within a sample are analyzed and reported separately.

Pinchin Ltd. Asbestos LaboratoryCertificate of Analysis

Toronto Catholic School Board, 101 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario

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ANALYST


Project No.:Prepared For:

Lab Reference No.:Date Analyzed:

SAMPLE SAMPLEIDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION

2 Phases:None Detected Cellulose < 0.5%

Non-Fibrous Material > 75%

None Detected Non-Fibrous Material > 75%

2 Phases:None Detected Hair < 0.5%

Non-Fibrous Material > 75%

Chrysotile 10-25% Perlite 25-50%Other Non-Fibrous 25-50%

3 Phases:None Detected Non-Fibrous Material > 75%


Chrysotile 10-25% Perlite 25-50%Other Non-Fibrous 25-50%

b) Homogeneous, white, hard, cementitious, plaster base coat.c) Homogeneous, off-white, finishing or texture coat.

0001CPlaster - 2nd Floor Corridor

b) Non-homogeneous, beige and green, hard, cementitious material.

0001APlaster - Stair A

a) Homogeneous, grey, hard, cementitious, plaster.

b) Homogeneous, white, finishing or texture coat.

0001BPlaster - Ground Floor Corridor

a) Homogeneous, grey, hard, cementitious, plaster base coat.

ASBESTOS OTHER

Mike Horobin

b117818March 30, 2015




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% COMPOSITION (VISUAL ESTIMATE)

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ASBESTOS OTHER

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Hair < 0.5%Non-Fibrous Material > 75%

Chrysotile 0.5-5% Non-Fibrous Material > 75%






b) Homogeneous, white, hard, cementitious, plaster top coat.

0001EPlaster - Ground Floor Corridor


b) Homogeneous, white, hard, cementitious, plaster top coat.c) Homogeneous, white, hard, cementitious, plaster top coat.

0001FPlaster - Ground Floor Corridor

a) Homogeneous, grey, hard, cementitious, plaster base coat.b) Homogeneous, white, hard, cementitious, plaster top coat.

0001DPlaster - 2nd Floor Corridor

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ASBESTOS OTHER

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Comments:Not Analyzed


Comments:

0002B9" x 9" brown with white streaks VFT

Analysis was stopped due to a previous positive result.0002C9" x 9" brown with white streaks VFT

Analysis was stopped due to a previous positive result.


b) Homogeneous, white, hard, cementitious, plaster top coat.

0001GPlaster - 2nd Floor Corridor

Homogeneous, brown, consolidated, vinyl floor tile.

0002A9" x 9" brown with white streaks VFT

A mastic phase is present but was not analyzed.

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Mike Horobin

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2 Phases:None Detected Cellulose 50-75%

Synthetic Fibres 0.5-5%Hair 0.5-5%Tar and other non-fibrous

25-50%

None Detected Tar and other non-fibrous

> 75%

Comments:2 Phases:

None Detected Cellulose 50-75%Synthetic Fibres 0.5-5%Hair 0.5-5%Tar and other non-fibrous

25-50%


> 75%

Comments: Another phase is present but was not analyzed. Cotton fabric reinforcement is present on the surface of this sample.

a) Homogeneous, black, tar impregnated, compressed fibrous material.

b) Homogeneous, black, tar material.

0003AAircell pipe insulation and tar paper

Another phase is present but was not analyzed.



0003BAircell pipe insulation and tar paper

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2 Phases:None Detected Cellulose 50-75%

Synthetic Fibres 0.5-5%Hair 0.5-5%Tar and other non-fibrous

25-50%


> 75%

2 Phases:Chrysotile 0.5-5% Non-Fibrous Material > 75%


Not Analyzed


Comments:

0004C12" x 12" beige with brown and white streaks VFT


a) Homogeneous, beige, consolidated, vinyl floor tile.

b) Homogeneous, black, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0004A12" x 12" beige with brown and white streaks VFT

0004B12" x 12" beige with brown and white streaks VFT




0003CAircell pipe insulation and tar paper

Comments: Another phase is present but was not analyzed. Cotton fabric reinforcement is present on the surface of this sample.

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Comments:None Detected Non-Fibrous Material > 75%

Comments:None Detected Non-Fibrous Material > 75%

Comments:2 Phases:





a) Homogeneous, grey, consolidated, vinyl flooring.

b) Homogeneous, brown, adhesive.

0006A12" x 12" grey with flecks VFT



0006B12" x 12" grey with flecks VFT

Homogeneous, grey, consolidated, vinyl flooring.

0005B12" x 12" red with white flecks VFT

Another phase is present but was not analyzed.Homogeneous, red, consolidated, vinyl flooring.

0005C12" x 12" red with white flecks VFT


Homogeneous, red, consolidated, vinyl flooring.

0005A12" x 12" red with white flecks VFT (


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0006C12" x 12" grey with flecks VFT

PINCHIN LTD. │ 2470 MILLTOWER CRT, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 7W5 │TEL: (905) 363-0678 FAX: (905) 363-0681


Project No.:Mike Horobin Date Received: March 20, 2015

Lab Reference No.: b117819 Date Analyzed: March 30, 2015Analyst(s): S. Capsuyen # Samples submitted: 21

# Phases analyzed: 31

Regulatory Threshold Provincial Jurisdiction Regulatory Threshold

0.5% Manitoba 0.1% friable 1% non-friable

0.1% Saskatchewan 0.5% friable 1% non-friable

1% Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI and New Brunswick 1%

Prepared For:

Method of Analysis:EPA 600/R-93/116 - Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials dated July, 1993

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Bulk samples are checked visually and scanned under a stereomicroscope. Slides are prepared and observed under aPolarized Light Microscope (PLM) at magnifications of 40X, 100X or 400X as appropriate. Asbestos fibres are identified by acombination of morphology, colour, refractive index, extinction, sign of elongation, birefringence and dispersion stainingcolours. A visual estimate is made of the percentage of asbestos present. A reported concentration of less than (<) theregulatory threshold (see chart below) indicates the presence of confirmed asbestos in trace quantities, limited to only a fewfibres or fibre bundles in an entire sample. This method complies with provincial regulatory requirements where applicable.Multiple phases within a sample are analyzed and reported separately.



Provincial Jurisdiction

All bulk samples submitted to this laboratory for asbestos analysis are retained for a minimum of three months. Samples may be retrieved, upon request, for re-examination at any time during that period.

Pinchin Ltd. is accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 101270-0) for the 'EPA-600/M4-82-020: Interim Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples' and meets all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

This report relates only to the items tested.

NOTE: This test report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. The client may not use this report to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. This report is valid only when signed in blue ink by the analyst. Vinyl asbestos floor tiles contain very fine fibres of asbestos and may be missed by some laboratories using the PLM method. Internal verification studies performed by Pinchin indicate that the chance of missing asbestos in floor tiles is no higher than about 2%. The vinyl tile study and laboratory documentation on measurement uncertainty is available upon request. The analysis of dust samples by PLM cannot be used as an indicator of past or present airborne asbestos fibre levels.

Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia

QuebecAlberta, NWT, Yukon,

Nunavut

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Project Name:Elementary School, 101 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario








None Detected Cellulose 0.5-5%Non-Fibrous Material > 75%



None Detected Cellulose 0.5-5%Non-Fibrous Material > 75%



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% COMPOSITION (VISUAL ESTIMATE)ASBESTOS OTHER

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a) Homogeneous, off-white, consolidated, vinyl floor tile.b) Homogeneous, yellow, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0007A12" x 12" beige with grey flecks VFT

a) Homogeneous, off-white, consolidated, vinyl floor tile.b) Homogeneous, yellow, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.c) Homogeneous, beige, levelling compound.

0007B12" x 12" beige with grey flecks VFT

a) Homogeneous, off-white, consolidated, vinyl floor tile.b) Homogeneous, yellow, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.c) Homogeneous, beige, levelling compound.

0007C12" x 12" beige with grey flecks VFT

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Chrysotile 0.5-5% Tar and other non-fibrous

> 75%


Not Analyzed

Comments:2 Phases:


Not Analyzed


> 75%

Comments:

a) Homogeneous, off-white, consolidated, vinyl floor tile.b) Homogeneous, black, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0008A12" x 12" beige with grey and white flecks VFT


0008B12" x 12" beige with grey and white flecks VFT

Analysis in phase b) was stopped due to a previous positive result.


0008C12" x 12" beige with grey and white flecks VFT

Comments: Analysis in phase b) was stopped due to a previous positive result.Analysis in phase b) was stopped due to a previous positive result.Homogeneous, black, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0009A12" x 12" beige with white and black streaks VFT

A floor tile is present, but was not analyzed as requested.

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> 75%

Comments:None Detected Tar and other non-

fibrous> 75%


fibrous> 75%

Comments:2 Phases:


> 75%


Comments:

Homogeneous, black, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0009B12" x 12" beige with white and black streaks VFT

A floor tile is present, but was not analyzed as requested.Homogeneous, black, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0010A12" x 12" beige with white smudges VFT

A floor tile is present, but was not analyzed as requested.Homogeneous, black, tar material.

0010B12" x 12" beige with white smudges VFT


a) Homogeneous, black, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

b) Homogeneous, yellow, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0011A12" x 12" off white VFT


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2 Phases:None Detected Tar and other non-

fibrous> 75%




fibrous> 75%


fibrous> 75%

Comments:2 Phases:


> 75%


Comments:


b) Homogeneous, yellow, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0011B12" x 12" off white VFT

Comments: Phase a) is small in size. For more reliable results, a larger sample is required. A floor tile is present, but was not analyzed as requested.Homogeneous, yellow, soft, sticky material on the back of vinyl floor tile.

0011C12" x 12" off white VFT


0012A12" x 12" blue smears VFT


0012B12" x 12" blue smears VFT



b) Homogeneous, off-white, levelling compound.

0012C12" x 12" blue smears VFT


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Not Analyzed


Comments:2 Phases:


Not Analyzed

Comments:

a) Homogeneous, white, soft, cementitious material.

b) Non-homogeneous, beige, green, and black, finishing or texture coat.

0013ATexture finish - corridors

a) Homogeneous, beige, hard, cementitious material.b) Homogeneous, beige, soft, cementitious material.

c) Non-homogeneous, beige, green, and black, finishing or texture coat.

0013BTexture finish - corridors

a) Homogeneous, white, soft, cementitious material.

b) Non-homogeneous, beige, green, and black, finishing or texture coat.

0013DTexture finish - corridors

Analysis in phase b) was stopped due to a previous positive result.

Analysis in phase c) was stopped due to a previous positive result.Non-homogeneous, beige, green, and black, finishing or texture coat.

0013CTexture finish - corridors


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Not Analyzed

Comments: Analysis in phase b) was stopped due to a previous positive result.

a) Homogeneous, beige, hard, cementitious material.b) Non-homogeneous, beige, green, and black, finishing or texture coat.

0013ETexture finish - corridors

APPENDIX III Methodology

Asbestos Assessment April 2, 2015 Toronto Catholic School Board Pinchin File: 103167 Methodology Appendix III

1.0 GENERAL

Pinchin Ltd. conducts a room-by-room survey (rooms, corridors, service areas, exterior, etc.) to identify

the hazardous building materials as defined by the scope.

Information regarding the approximate quantity, location, and condition of asbestos building materials

encountered and visually estimated quantities are recorded. The locations of any samples collected are

recorded on small-scale plans.

As-built drawings and previous reports are referenced where provided.

1.1 Limitations on Scope

The assessment excludes the following:

• Owner or occupant articles (e.g. stored items, furniture, appliances, etc.);

• Underground materials or equipment (e.g. vessels, drums, underground storage tanks,

pipes, etc.);

• Building envelope, structural components, inaccessible or concealed materials or other

items where sampling may cause consequential damage to the property;

• Energized systems (e.g. internal boiler components, elevators, mechanical or electrical

components);

• Controlled products (e.g. stored chemicals, operational or process-related substances);

and

• Materials not typically associated with construction (e.g. settled dust, spills, residual

contamination from prior spills, etc.).

The assessment is limited to non-intrusive testing. Concealed spaces such as those above solid ceilings

and within shafts and pipe-chases are accessed via existing access panels only. Pinchin Ltd. does not

conduct demolition of walls, solid ceilings, structural items, interior finishes or exterior building finishes, to

determine the presence of concealed materials.

1.2 Asbestos

Pinchin Ltd. conducts an inspection for the presence of friable and non-friable asbestos-containing

materials (ACM). A friable material is a material that when dry can be crumbled, pulverized or powdered

by hand pressure.



A separate set of samples is collected of each type of homogenous material suspected to contain

asbestos. A homogenous material is defined by the US EPA1 as material that is uniform in texture and

appearance, was installed at one time, and is unlikely to consist of more than one type or formulation of

material. The homogeneous materials are determined by visual examination, available information on the

phases of the construction and prior renovations.

Pinchin collects samples at a rate that is in compliance with Table 1 of O.Reg. 278/05.

The sampling strategy is also based on known ban dates and phase out dates of the use of asbestos;

sampling of certain building materials is not conducted after specific construction dates. In addition, to be

conservative, several years past these dates are added to account for some uncertainty in the exact

start/finish date of construction and associated usage of ACM.

In some cases, manufactured products such as asbestos cement pipe are visually identified without

sample confirmation.

Drywall joint compound is sampled at exterior walls, columns or other locations that are unlikely to have

been renovated in an attempt to determine the presence of asbestos in the original drywall compound.

Delineation of asbestos-containing drywall compound from newer, non-asbestos drywall compound is not

conducted.

Flooring mastic or adhesive is sampled and analyzed if present on the underside of flooring samples

(vinyl floor tile and vinyl sheet flooring).

Pinchin Ltd. submits the bulk samples to a NVLAP2 accredited laboratory for analysis. The analysis is

performed in accordance with Test Method EPA/600/R-93/116: Method for the Determination of Asbestos

in Bulk Building Materials, July 1993.

The asbestos analysis is completed using a stop positive approach. Only one result of greater than the

regulated criteria (0.5%) is required to determine that a material is asbestos-containing, but all samples

must be analysed to conclusively determine that a material is non-asbestos. The laboratory stops

analysing samples from a homogeneous material once a result greater than the regulated criteria is

detected in any of the samples of that material. All samples of a homogeneous material are analysed if no

asbestos is detected. In some cases, all samples are analysed in the sample set regardless of result.

Where building materials are described in the report as non-asbestos, or described as containing no

asbestos, this is subject to the limitations of the analytical method used, and should be understood to

mean no asbestos was detected.

1 Environmental Protection Agency 2 National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program



Asbestos materials are evaluated in order to make recommendations regarding remedial work. The

priority for remedial action is based on several factors:

• Friability (friable or non-friable);

• Condition (good, fair, poor, debris);

• Accessibility (ranking from accessible to all building users to inaccessible);

• Visibility (whether the material is obscured by other building components); and

• Efficiency of the work (for example, if damaged ACM is being removed in an area, it may

be most practical to remove all ACM in the area even if it is in good condition).


APPENDIX IV Photographs

Asbestos Assessment April 2, 2015 Toronto Catholic School Board Pinchin File: 103167 Photographs Appendix III

Non-asbestos tar over asbestos-containing Aircell pipe insulation in the Basement Crawlspace (previously sampled by Jacques Whitford).

Non-asbestos 24” x 48” pockmark and medium pinhole acoustic ceiling tiles in Room 216.



Damaged asbestos-containing plaster on the wall of the Second Floor Corridor.

Damaged plaster behind the radiator in Room 204.



Damaged plaster in Room 204.

Asbestos-containing 9” x 9” brown with white streaks vinyl floor tiles (samples 2A-C).



Asbestos-containing 9” x 9” green with white streaks vinyl floor tiles (previously samples by Jacques Whitford).

Non-asbestos 12” x 12” beige with grey streaks vinyl floor tiles (previously samples by Jacques Whitford).



Asbestos-containing 12” x 12” beige with brown and white streaks vinyl floor tiles (samples 0004A-C).

Non-asbestos 12” x 12” red with white flecks vinyl floor tiles (samples 0005A-C).



Non-asbestos 12” x 12” grey with flecks vinyl floor tiles (samples 0006A-C).

Non-asbestos 12” x 12” beige with grey flecks vinyl floor tiles (samples 0007A-C).



Non-asbestos 12” x 12” beige with grey and white flecks vinyl floor tiles (samples 0008A-C).

Non-asbestos 12” x 12” pink vinyl floor tiles (previously samples by Jacques Whitford).



Non-asbestos 12” x 12” orange with multi-colour vinyl floor tiles (previously samples by Jacques Whitford).

Non-asbestos 12” x 12” blue smear vinyl floor tiles (samples 0012A-C).



Non-asbestos 12” x 12” off-white vinyl floor tiles (samples 0011A-C).

Non-asbestos 12” x 12” beige with white smears vinyl floor tiles (0010A-B).



Non-asbestos 12” x 12” beige with white and black streaks vinyl floor tiles (0009A-B).


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