We will be building a new school along side an existing school as a replacement. When the new school is complete, the existing school will be demolished entirely to provide space for the playgrounds and playfield. The existing school has asbestos contamination and will have to be remediated prior to demolition. Will this still qualify for the credit?

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Larry Sims

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Studio4, LLC

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Mon, 11/05/2012 - 18:45

Joseph, the discovery and proper documentation of asbestos qualifies the site as a Brownfield. However, credit for SSc3 Schools is awarded only if SSp2 can be achieved. If an ESA has been conducted per SSp2 and all contamination has been identified and a remediation plan provided by an environmental engineer, your project would qualify for SSc3. The engineer should provide an Executive Summary that specifically addresses the control of emissions from asbestos abatement with the packaging, transport, and disposal of accumulated waste. I would recommend all of the asbestos containing material be removed utilizing a certified asbestos abatement contractor prior to the demolition of the existing building.

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