What is the threshold for current lead paint contamination in an existing building to qualify under this credit. There was also previous asbestos remediation approx same sq ft as bldg footprint, but it was 20 years ago and the paper trail is not great. There are approx 100sq ft remaining to document. Any suggestions.
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Shannon Gray
ConsultantYRG sustainability
228 thumbs up
April 21, 2010 - 4:41 pm
I don't think the threshold for lead paint matters as much as the building being documented as contaminated by a Phase II ESA, voluntary cleanup program, or defined as a browfield. So, as long as it falls into one of those categories the actual amount may not matter.
Shannon
Richard Reed
ArchitectRNK Architecture
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April 25, 2010 - 8:24 pm
Thank You Shannon,
As of this morning the paper trail got much better. There is an OSHA Chief Officer's letter describing the extent of the ACBM's in the building, which were extensive, as well as graphs depecting quantities and locations, lab tech reports detailing the % and types of contamination, removal specs, and the job reports of the abatement contractor, who completed the work. Does this sound like enough to you?
Shannon Gray
ConsultantYRG sustainability
228 thumbs up
April 26, 2010 - 11:40 am
Hi Richard,
Yes, that sounds like it should be good enough. We are going through a similar path with another project and suspect that the paperwork will be good enough but, these days you never know how the GBCI is going review things. Also, you will want to verify that the remediation was in accordance with accepted federal or local standards.
Another thought on your project: did the current owner do the remediation? This can generally be a sticking point and the GBCI won’t give you credit unless the remediation was either done by the current owner or if remediation was per the terms of the sale.
Shannon
Richard Reed
ArchitectRNK Architecture
25 thumbs up
April 26, 2010 - 7:19 pm
Same owner, though I didnt point that out, I will now. Thank You for the clarification.