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5. Findings and Conclusions
Thirty (30) initial background air samples were collected and analyzed at building 600. Thirty (30) samples
were analyzed via phase contrast microscopy (PCM) and seventeen (17) were analyzed via Transmission
Electron Microscopy (TEM). Ten (10) bulk samples were collected and analyzed via Polarized Light
Microscopy (PLM) and via Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). All were below the permissible
limits.
Based on EPA Guidelines, we collected one hundred fifty-three (153) bulk samples and analyzed them via
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Methodology. Upon the laboratories recommendation one hundred and
fourteen (114) samples were analyzed via Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to confirm the
findings. Twelve (12) samples collected from eleven (11) apartments were found to be slightly above the
regulatory limits of 1%. However, certified asbestos abatement contractors hired independently by the
owner, were used to clean those specific apartments found to be in question and the areas were cleared by
ALC via TEM sampling. All air samples were found to be well below the permissible limits and the
tenants where this cleaning took place have been notified of the clearance.
Two hundred seventy one (271) air samples were collected and analyzed via TEM Methodology. The
results indicated that the living areas achieved the acceptance criteria below <70 structures per mm2 set by
the above regulations.
6. Limitations and Exclusions
All the professional opinions presented in this report are based solely on the scope of work conducted and
sources referred to in our report. The data presented by ALC in this report was collected and analyzed
using generally accepted industry methods and practices at the time the report was generated. This report
represents the conditions, locations, and materials that were observed at the time the fieldwork was
conducted. No inferences regarding other conditions, locations, or materials, at a later or earlier time may
be made based on the contents of the report. No other warranty, express or limited is made. ALC's 'l iability
and that of its contractors and subcontractors, arising from any services rendered hereunder, shall not
exceed the total fee paid by the client to ALC for this project. This report was prepared for the sole use of
our client. The use of this report by anyone other than our client or ALC is strictly prohibited without the
expressed written consent of ALC. Portions of this report may not be used independent of the entire report.
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