If you are considering renovation or demolition of an existing structure, CEG can conduct a facility and equipment inspection of your building(s) in order to identify potential areas/items of environmental concern that may require decontamination or disposal prior to demolition activities.  These areas/items may include contaminants on the facility structure or equipment that could pose a health risk to workers performing any potential renovation or demolition (OSHA Construction Industry Standards, 29 CFR 1926).

As part of our building inspection services, CEG can also conduct a comprehensive Asbestos Inspection and Survey in accordance with all federal and state regulations, if so warranted by your project.  A State of Michigan accredited asbestos building inspector will perform all field inspection services in order to identify areas of building materials considered suspect by the USEPA, as potential Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).  Sampling procedures are performed according to appropriate USEPA and OSHA protocols and locations of each bulk sample are mapped on a site diagram.  All samples of suspect materials will be analyzed by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) at a NVLAP/NIST and/or AIHA accredited laboratory to determine if asbestos fibers are present.

In addition to potential asbestos containing materials, removed equipment and other various waste products generated during demolition may also be regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).  Given the complexity of multiple reporting/regulatory requirements, CEG will identify, quantify and record the location of each item/area of environmental concern as they apply to the following:

CFC containing equipment (drinking fountains, air conditioners, refrigerators);

Mercury containing equipment (thermostats, pressure switches);

Potential PCB containing equipment (light ballasts, capacitors, transformers);

Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs);

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs);

Fluorescent light tubes;

Miscellaneous petroleum/chemicals storage;

Mold evaluation; and

Lead paint evaluation.

Upon completion of all project related fieldwork and data review, a detailed Building Assessment report will be produced by CEG which will incorporate methodologies, laboratory data, findings of the inspection, and provide recommendations for abatement and/or disposal.  CEG can also provide the client with a separate Asbestos Inspection/Survey report or in combination as part of a larger comprehensive building inspection report, if so required.