Is the site considered Brownfield, if the existing buildings have asbestos roofing? These existing buildings will be demolished as part of the new development in our project.
Does the contamiantion have to be in the site (means soil) or in buildings to be classified as Brownfiel and earn the credit point?
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Larry Sims
PrincipalStudio4, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
161 thumbs up
November 13, 2011 - 6:20 am
Eirini,
Asbestos is classified as a hazardous substance and does qualify the project for Brownfield consideration.
If I understand the second question, yes the project, which includes the site (above and below the surface) and/or structures, must must have documented contamination in order to qualify for the project. However, the SOURCE of the contamination does not necessarily have to originate on site. For instance, it can migrate, underground, from a source upstream. This frequently occurs with abandoned underground storage tanks, which is why an ESA will research historical records to uncover any previously documented contamination within certain distances from the project site.
eirini matsouki
Atkins35 thumbs up
November 14, 2011 - 6:49 am
Thanks Larry.
In our case, the buildings have asbestos roofing and no soil contamination found. However, i understand from your response, that we qualify for the credit - Correct?
Larry Sims
PrincipalStudio4, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
161 thumbs up
November 14, 2011 - 10:10 am
Correct.
Lisa Sawin
37 thumbs up
May 16, 2012 - 6:34 pm
Our project also has two buildings that we are removing that have asbestos. Would you document this as alternate compliance and upload the report? How have others documented this credit for buildings with asbestos?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.