RM - City of Bham - Existing Conditions Reports - 2017

THE RAMSAY McCORMACK BUILDING
HISTORIC RENOVATION AND ADDITION
for
The City of Birmingham
19th Street and Avenue E

The Ensley Neighborhood
Birmingham, Alabama
PRELIMINARY PRICING NARRATIVE
July 21, 2017

Revised October 11, 2017
AW Job #: 2566-002
WWW.ARCHITECTUREWORKS.COM
TEL 205.320.0880
130 NINETEENTH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35233
RAMSAY MCCORMACK BUILDING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5

00 0115 LIST OF DRAWINGS
01 3000 GENERAL INFORMATION
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS 7

02 0000 UTILITIES
02 1000 SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
02 3000 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
02 4100 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE 9
03 3000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
DIVISION 04 – MASONRY 11
04 0120 BRICK MASONRY AND TERRA COTTA RESTORATION
04 0140 STONE REPAIR
04 2000 UNIT MASONRY
DIVISION 05 – METALS 12
05 1200 STRUCTURAL STEEL
05 3000 STEEL DECKING
05 4000 COLD FORMED METAL FRAMING
05 5100 METAL STAIRS
DIVISION 06 – WOOD AND PLASTICS 14

06 0000 ROUGH CARPENTRY
06 2000 FINISH CARPENTRY
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 15

07 1000 WATERPROOFING
07 2100 THERMAL INSULATION
07 2500 WEATHER BARRIERS
07 2600 VAPOR RETARDERS
07 5400 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN ROOFING (TPO)
07 6200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM
07 8100 APPLIED FIREPROOFING
07 9200 JOINT SEALANTS
DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS 18
08 1100 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
08 1400 FLUSH WOOD DOORS AND FRAMES
08 1430 STILE AND RAIL WOOD DOORS
08 3400 FIRE PROTECTED CURTAIN WALL ASSEMBLIES
08 5000 STEEL WINDOWS
08 7000 DOOR HARDWARE
08 8000 ACCESS DOORS
08 9000 LOUVERS AND VENTS
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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES 20
09 0000 OUTLINE PARAMETERS FOR INTERIOR FINISHES
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES 21
10 2000 TOILET COMPARTMENTS
10 2800 TOILET ACCESSORIES
10 4400 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND CABINETS
10 4500 PHOTOLUMINESCENT EGRESS PATH MARKINGS
DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS 22

14 2000 ELEVATORS
DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION 23

SEE ENGINEER’S FIRE PROTECTION NARRATIVE
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING 23
SEE ENGINEER’S PLUMBING NARRATIVE
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 23

SEE ENGINEER’S HVAC NARRATIVE
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL 23
SEE ENGINEER’S ELECTRICAL NARRATIVE
26 4113 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 26

28 1600 BUILDING INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK 27
31 2333 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING
31 3500 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS
31 3116 TERMITE CONTROL
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 28

32 1200 ASPHALT PAVING
32 1300 CONCRETE PAVING
32 9000 LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION

APPENDICES
A. HISTORIC PRESERVATION NARRATIVE

LORD AECK SARGENT
B. PLUMBING ENGINEERING NARRATIVE
MW/DAVIS DUMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
C. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING NARRATIVE
D. HVAC ENGINEERING NARRATIVE
E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING NARRATIVE
HYDE ENGINEERING
F. LIMITED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SURVEY - 2011
BHATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
G. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 2013
H. REPORT OF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION – 2017
BUILDING & EARTH

DIVISION 01: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This outline, along with the Pricing Drawings, describe the work on the exterior skin
and interior finishes of and additions to the Ramsay McCormack Building at the
Pre-Design stage. This outline lists or describes optional systems in general for
pricing purposes. Being schematic in nature, detail of each system and component
is not specified. Any use of this outline implies complete systems or components for
a finished functioning building, or related portion thereof. This outline follows the
CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) Division Format.
Pricing Drawings included with this Outline:

G000 Cover Sheet
A100 Demolition Site Plan
A101 Site Plan
A102 Demolition Floor Plan – Basement Level
A103 Demolition Floor Plan – First Level
A104 Demolition Floor Plan – Second Level
A105 Demolition Floor Plan – Third & Fourth Levels
A106 Demolition Floor Plan – Fifth & Sixth Levels
A107 Demolition Floor Plan – Seventh & Eighth Levels
A108 Demolition Floor Plan – Ninth & Tenth Levels
A109 Demolition Floor Plan – Eleventh & Twelfth Levels
A110 Demolition Roof Plan
A200 Demolition Elevation – 19th Street
A201 Demolition Elevation – Avenue E
A202 Demolition Elevation – Alley
A203 Demolition Elevation – North
A210 Building Elevation – 19th Street
A211 Building Elevation – Avenue E
A212 Building Elevation – Alley
A213 Building Elevation – North
H100 Historic Lobby Plans
H200 Building Elevations
H301 Interior Elevations
H302 Interior Elevations
H303 Historic Stair
AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 5

1. The project site will need to be secured at the end of each work day.
Limited debris collection and removal, and materials storage that must occur
within the development area will be coordinated with the City and must be within
a secured and separated area.
2. No smoking will be permitted on the job site.
3. Contractor must supply job site construction office as well as temporary toilets.
4. All costs associated with project site operations and supervision are to be
provided, including temporary facilities, insurance, clean-up, safety procedures,
and all material and labor costs associated with the proper oversight,
supervision, and operation of construction.
5. Provide access for architect and owner during construction. Access shall be
maintained until each area of exterior improvement is substantially complete.
6. All overhead and profit costs are to be included.
7. All permitting costs are to be included.
8. All testing services are to be paid for by the contractor for pricing purposes.
9. Include a 10 percent estimating contingency for this level of detail.
10. The Contractor shall develop an operation and maintenance manual for
materials, systems, and equipment on the project and shall provide that
document to the ownership of the building at project closeout, along with
complete demonstration of each item contained therein.
11. Pricing shall be divided into work on and within the existing Ramsay McCormack
Building and work on the tower additions.

DIVISION 02: EXISTING CONDITIONS
1. Prior to beginning construction, locate all utilities. Assume the following:

a. Power: Coordinate with Alabama Power Company and AT&T to bring
appropriate power and phone distribution from alley right-of-ways. Take
distribution underground from right-of-way to building.
b. Sewer: Assume existing sewer structures in streets/alleys will remain.
Connect new waste and storm plumbing to existing mains as required.
c. Water and Gas: These utilities are assumed to be in the public street right-
of-way and should not be affected by new construction. Tap as required
for new services.
2. Subsurface Investigation: Contractor to obtain a copy of Building & Earth

Engineers’ Report of Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Evaluation. Project
No. BH170134, dated June 12, 2017. Contractor’s site development work to
comply with the requirements and considerations outlined in this report. Of
particular note are the following:
a. Site Preparation: Note that Item 4.5 indicates a minimum of 5-feet of fill
material must be undercut across the site to an area 5-feet outside the
development footprint. This material must be replaced with Structural Fill
complying with the report’s recommendations. Other areas of unsuitable
fill or debris may be encountered as well, which will need to be removed
and replaced with Structural Fill.
b. Ground Water: Note that groundwater was encountered as high as 9-feet
below grade in the borings, and several feet of water has been observed in
the existing basement of the Ramsay McCormack Building near this
elevation. The Contractor is to assume the presence of ground water
above all basement level and new foundation work. The site will require
continuous dewatering during foundation and basement construction, and
a permanent subsurface drainage and pump system will be installed as a
part of this work.
3. Hazardous Materials: In 2011, Bhate Associates completed a Limited Hazardous

Materials Survey of the building interior, and in 2013, they also completed
Technical Specifications for Asbestos Abatement. These two documents are
included in the Appendix following these Outline Specifications.
a. The work associated with the abatement specifications was executed in
2013-14 by Montgomery Environmental.
b. The target of the abatement program was for asbestos containing materials
inside the building which were identified in the 2011 survey.
c. Complete abatement of lead based paint was not a requirement, so those
finishes remaining that have an existing painted finish may still contain lead
paint, including interior plaster finishes and the exterior painted brick, terra
cotta, and windows.

d. The Contractor should assume providing testing and abatement as needed

of additional lead-based paint where remaining and as required by
governing authorities and standards for the scope of work proposed.
e. In addition, the 2011 survey also noted that the existing elevator drive
motors may contain PCB’s. Although the survey notes 3-motors, there are
actually 5-motors in the penthouse, 2 of which may have been replaced
and abandoned in that space. Contractor to assume removal and
replacement of all existing elevator equipment, including any required
abatement procedures.
4. Structure Demolition: Remove items indicated to be demolished on the Plans.

Provide temporary shoring and bracing as needed for alteration to structural
elements.
a. Identify items designated to be salvaged, stored, or reused and remove
these from the site, warehouse them in a climate-controlled facility for the
duration of the project, and return them at the conclusion of work prior to
Substantial Completion.

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE
033000 CONCRETE
1. Foundations to be in accordance with the Geotechnical investigation
2. All new basements areas to have cast-in-place concrete retaining walls, columns,
and cantilever spread footings.
3. Main Level floor structure over new basement areas to consist of cast-in-place
concrete beams and elevated concrete floor structure.
4. New 10-story core addition to Ramsay-McCormack tower to consist of deep
foundations with drilled piers.
5. Coordinate all new concrete work with structural narrative by MBA Associates.
6. Concrete construction general requirements:
a. Concrete materials and placement shall comply with ACI standards.
b. Slabs on Grade – Assume 6" thick slabs reinforced with No. 4 bars at 16”
O.C. each way.
c. Concrete compressive strength at 28 days (PSI), typ. of concrete, maximum
water cement ratio, air content, slump and concrete use: assume 3,000 psi
for slabs on grade; 4,000 psi for shallow foundations, retaining walls,
columns, and other elevated structural concrete.
d. Uncoated reinforcing bars shall comply with ASTM A615/A615M or ASTM
A 996/A 996M, Grade 60 (Grade 420).
e. All reinforcing shall be detailed in accordance with A.C.I. standards 315, of
latest revision.
f. All welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A-185. Welded wire fabric
shall be lapped a minimum of 1'-0" and shall be furnished in sheets only
(No Rolls).
g. Wall vertical reinforcing shall be lapped with a class "b" splice and wall
horizontal reinforcing shall be lapped 30 diameters at splice points. Provide
corner bars for walls.
h. All splices shall be class "B" tension lap splice, unless noted otherwise.
i. Finishing of Exposed Surfaces: Match existing conditions unless otherwise
noted on drawings.
j. Install 10 mill vapor retarder equal to Stego Industries, LLC Stego 15 under
slabs on grade. Install per manufacturer’s instructions lapping and sealing
joints and penetrations.
k. Place slabs on minimum 4" of porous gravel fill.
l. Finish slabs with trowel finish. Finish and measure surface so gap at any
point between concrete surface and unleveled freestanding, 10 foot long
straight edge resting on two high spots does not exceed 1/8". Provide floor
slab recesses as required for finish floor materials and for walk-in
refrigerator at kitchen.
m. Cold Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 306.1.
Hot Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301.

n. Testing: Owner will employ a consultant to provide testing of concrete at

periodic intervals. Coordinate with Owners testing agency during concrete
pours. Provide strength testing of all concrete pours, complying with ACI
301.

DIVISION 04: MASONRY
040120 EXISTING BRICK MASONRY AND TERRA COTTA RESTORATION

See attached Historic Preservation Narrative.
040140 STONE REPAIR

1. All stone repair work must be executed by a company having trained personnel
and demonstrated experience in executing successful repair work on documented
historic structures.
2. Repair granite detailing at exterior facades around main level. Assume
reattachment where movement is apparent using stainless steel anchorage
devices, and repair any cracked or chipped surfaces with Cathedral Stone Jahn
M160 granite repair mortar, custom mixed to match existing colors.
3. Restore existing marble finishes, stair treads and stair balustrades at Entry Lobby of
existing tower. Reset existing pieces that have been removed and salvaged.
Refabricate any missing or severely damaged pieces. New marble must be
selected and culled for close match to existing material and veining pattern in
lobby area. Assume Alabama white.
4. Restore or replace existing interior stone window sills at perimeter of Ramsay
McCormack Tower. New marble must be selected and culled for close match to
existing material and veining pattern. Assume Tennessee pink.
042000 UNIT MASONRY

1. Provide non-load bearing concrete unit masonry walls at the following locations:
a. Exterior walls behind new brick and metal panel finishes.
2. Concrete Unit Masonry – General Construction - Provide ASTM C90, normal

weight, Type I, concrete masonry units. Mortar ASTM C270. Grout ASTM C476,
2000 psi. Reinforcing ASTM A615, Grade 60. Provide either ladder or truss type
masonry joint reinforcement at all walls, ASTM A951, wire size for side rods, cross
rods, and veneer ties W1.7 or 0.148-inch., stainless steel. At minimum, provide
vertical reinforcing at 48” O.C.

DIVISION 05: METALS
051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL - GENERAL

1. New building structure at tower core addition to consist of structural steel frame
with wide flange steel columns and beams, and hollow core slab floor deck. All
steel frame to be 2-hour protected with spray-on fireproofing.
2. Steel Framing: General requirements.
a. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A 36/A 36M.
b. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500, cold formed steel tubing.
c. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, standard weight (Schedule 40) unless
otherwise indicated.
d. Cast Iron: Either gray iron, ASTM A 48/A 48M, or malleable iron, ASTM A
47/A 47M.
e. General Fasteners: Unless otherwise indicated, provide Type 316 stainless
steel fasteners for exterior use and zinc-plated fasteners with coating
complying with ASTM B 633 or ASTM F 1941, Class Fe/Zn 5 at exterior
walls. Botled connections shall be installed per RCSC's "Specification for
Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts" for type of bolt and type
of joint indicated.
f. Cast-in-Place Anchors in Concrete: Either threaded type or wedge type,
galvanized ferrous castings, either ASTM A 47/A 47M malleable iron or
ASTM A 27/A 27M cast steel. Provide bolts, washers, and shims as
needed, all hot-dip galvanized per ASTM F 2329.
g. Post Installed Anchors: Torque-controlled expansion anchors. At interior
locations, carbon steel components zinc plated to comply with ASTM B 633
or ASTM F 1941, Class Fe/Zn 5. At exterior locations and where stainless
steel is indicated, Alloy Group 1 (A1) stainless steel bolts, ASTM F 593, and
nuts, ASTM F 594.
h. Metal Surfaces: Provide materials with smooth, flat surfaces without
blemishes, and generally comply with NAAM's "Metal Finishes Manual for
Architectural Metal Products.". At interior locations of all steel and iron,
provide universal shop primer, fast curing, lead and chromate-free,
modified-alkyd primer complying with MPI#79 and compatible with any
topcoat. At exterior locations, surfaces to be hot-dip galvanized to comply
with ASTM A 153/A 153M for hardware and with ASTM A 123/A 123M for
other steel and iron products. Touch-up all blemishes at installations in the
field immediately after erection using primer or galvanizing repair paint as
required, comply with SSPC-PA and ASTM A 780.
i. Nonshrink Grout: To be factory packaged, non-staining, non corrosive,
nongaseous group complying with ASTM C 1107, provided specifically as
recommended by manufacturer for interior and exterior applications.
3. General Steel Fabrication and Erection: Elements of structural steel framing are
classified by AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges"
supporting design loads. Provide connection details of simple shear type required,

to be selected or completed to withstand ASD-service loads, using schematic

details indicated, and complying with AISC's "Manual of Steel Construction,
Allowable Stress Design," Part 4. Also comply with applicable provisions of the
following:
a. AISC's "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings--Allowable Stress Design
and Plastic Design."
b. AISC's "Specification for the Design of Steel Hollow Structural Sections."
c. AISC's "Specification for Allowable Stress Design of Single-Angle Members."
d. RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490
Bolts." AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code-Steel."
053000 STEEL DECKING

1. Provide steel metal deck at roof of tower addition.
2. Deck properties and attachments shall be in accordance with the Steel Deck
Institute.
054000 COLD FORMED METAL FRAMING

1. Provide cold formed metal framed infill wall systems at exit stairs at tower addition
and to include shaft-wall at new and existing elevator shafts.
2. Cold formed metal framing to be design-build system by Contractor. System to be
designed to resist design loads provided by Structural Engineer. Metal framing to
be appropriately connected to the building’s primary structural steel frame.
3. Vertical studs to 100-percent end bearing. Vertical studs interrupted by wall
openings to be located equally on each side of opening.
055100 METAL STAIRS

3. Metal Stairs: Provide metal pan stairs with concrete treads at exit towers complete
with landing platforms, vertical and horizontal supports, railings, and guards,
fabricated accurately for anchorage to each other and to building structure.
a. Regulatory Requirements: Provide stairs and railings complying with the
most stringent requirements of local, state, and federal regulations; where
requirements of the contract documents exceed those of regulations,
comply with the contract documents.
b. Handrails: Comply with applicable accessibility requirements of ADA
Standards.
c. Structural Design: Provide complete stair and railing assemblies complying
with the applicable local code.
d. Metal Jointing and Finish Quality Levels:
i. Architectural: All joints as inconspicuous as possible, whether
welded or mechanical.
ii. Welded Joints: Continuously welded and ground smooth and flush.
iii. Mechanical Joints: Butted tight, flush, and hairline; concealed
fastenings only.
iv. Exposed Edges and Corners: Eased to small uniform radius.

v. Metal Surfaces to be Painted: Sanded or ground smooth, suitable

for highest quality gloss finish.
DIVISION 06: WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
060000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

1. Blocking and Bracing: Provide necessary blocking and bracing, nailers, cants,
and furring in concealed areas as needed for attachment of building components,
hardware, toilet accessories, etc. Provide No. 2 grade, fire retardant, of any
species, maximum moisture content 19-percent.
062000 FINISH CARPENTRY

1. Standing and Running Trim:
a. Assume stained wood trim as follows:
i. Historic Areas: Patch/repair/replace existing as required. See
Historic Preservation Narrative.
b. Moldings and paneling for transparent finish (stain or clear): WMMPA
HWM 2, N-grade wood moldings. Species: White Oak, straight vertical
grain, quarter sawn.

DIVISION 07: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
071000 WATERPROOFING
1. Fluid-Applied Waterproofing:
a. Provide fluid applied waterproofing around all existing (Ramsay
McCormack tower) and new foundation walls that are adjacent to occupied
basement space, forming a complete enclosure to minimum 12-inches
below finish floor slab.
b. Basis of Design: W.R. Meadows, Inc., MEL-ROL LM. Cured thickness 60-
mils minimum, suitable for installation over concrete substrates. Provide
protection board to prevent damage during backfilling.
c. At back side of waterproofing and protection board, provide min. 18” wide
area of porous fill, surrounded by filter fabric. At base of porous fill,
provide sock covered perforated pipe drainage system to sump and
mechanical pump system to municipal storm structures.
2. Crystalline Waterproofing:
a. Provide crystalline waterproofing on interior and floor surfaces of all new
elevator pits.
b. Basis of Design: XYPEX Chemical Corporation, XYPEX Concentrate with
second coat of XYPEX Modified.
072100 THERMAL INSULATION

1. Batt Insulation:
a. Provide batt insulation at all new exterior metal stud walls.
b. Where batt insulation is indicated, provide glass fiber batts. Basis of
Design: Owens Corning Corp., EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLASS Insulation.
i. Exterior Framed Walls: R-20
072500 WEATHER BARRIERS

1. Provide fluid applied breathable water-resistive barrier at all new exterior walls.
At metal stud construction, install over exterior grade gypsum sheathing.
2. Basis of Design: Momentive SEC2600 SilShield AWB, Silicone Air and Water-
Resistive Barrier. Product is solvent free, fluid applied 100% silicone mastic
coating for air barrier and water-resistive barrier applications to coat and seal
above-grade wall assemblies, protect against air passage and water penetration.
072600 VAPOR RETARDERS

1. Provide 10-mil thick polyethylene under slabs on grade. See concrete section.
075400 THERMOPLASTIC MEMBRANE ROOFING

1. Provide thermoplastic membrane roofing over all new and existing roof areas.
Roof areas to be surrounded by parapets. Provide manufacturer’s standard white
color.

2. Basis of Design: Firestone Building Products, UltraPly TPO 60-mil. Factory

fabricate sheets into largest possible.
3. Provide deck sheathing and coverboards as required over existing concrete roof
slabs. Assume glass mat faced gypsum panels as to meet requirements of roof
manufacturer for substrate conditions prior to installation work.
4. Provide minimum R-20 thermal value roof insulation, sloped to new or existing
internal drainage structures.
5. Provide new cast-iron roof drains, Zurn or equal, and new cast iron roof leaders
piped to storm sewer.
6. At new parapets, extend TPO membrane up back side of parapet and under new
parapet caps. Provide all necessary heat-welded flashings and transitions as
recommended by roof manufacturer.
7. At existing brick masonry walls and parapets, extend roofing minimum 12-inches
up wall and terminate with termination bar and sealant. Saw-cut new reglet
above termination bar and install new copper counterflashing. Counterflashing to
extend into reglet joint with spring-clip. Provide lead wedge, backer rod, and
silicone sealant.
076000 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

1. Provide flashings and sheet metal work, including flashings, copings, ledges, etc.
2. Existing Ramsay McCormack Tower: Sheet metal to be either 16oz. copper or
stainless steel at concealed locations.
3. At existing brick and terra-cotta parapets:
a. Remove existing terra-cotta copings. Repair masonry parapets as required
and comply with requirements of Historic Preservation Narrative.
b. Install new stainless steel dowels for reattachment of caps.
c. Install new copper flashings with copper thimbles over dowels, fully
soldered.
d. Reinstall all terra-cotta copings over flashed dowels.
e. Finish coping joints with backer rods and silicone sealant. Cover sealant
joints with lead T-caps.
4. At Addition Areas: Through-wall flashings may be membrane material at new
construction areas. Parapet caps and other exposed copings to be prefinished
aluminum with concealed fasteners.
5. All sheet metal to comply with SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Design Manual.
078100 APPLIED FIREPROOFING

1. Provide applied fireproofing over structural frame and decking at high-rise
addition to Ramsay McCormack Tower. Comply with ASTM E605/E605M,
Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire Resistive Material
Applied to Structural Members.
2. All columns, beams, girders, and floors to be 3-hour fire rated. Material to be
spray-on for interior applications, concealed.
3. Basis of Design: GCP Applied Technologies, Monkote

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

Use silicone or polyurethane sealants in color to match adjacent surfaces and as
appropriate for the condition: Basis of Design: Dow 790 or 795 at exterior.

DIVISION 08: OPENINGS
081100 HOLLOW METAL DOORS

1. At new exterior doors at addition areas, provide hollow metal doors in hollow
metal frames. Door leaves to be minimum 8’-0”h.
2. Doors to be Level 3, extra heavy duty, physical performance level A, in accordance
with ANSI/SDI A250.8, SDI-100. Door faces and frames 16-gauge, with insulated
core – Min. R-6. Door thickness 1-3/4”.
081400 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

1. At new interior doors in non-historic areas, provide wood slab doors in hollow
metal frames. Door leaves to be minimum 8’-0” high.
2. Doors to be custom grade, heavy duty performance. 1-3/4” thickness. Door
facings white oak veneer grade, quarter cut, book matched. 5-ply.
3. Cores to be particleboard.
081430 STILE AND RAIL WOOD DOORS

1. Existing wood stile and rail doors and transoms in historic hallways of Ramsay
McCormack Tower to be salvaged and refurbished.
2. Reglaze all existing openings with new obscure tempered glass units, matching
existing glass texture.
3. Repair stiles and rails with new wood where necessary, and replace existing units
with new units as required. Provide new frames, stops, and perimeter casing trim
to match existing. New wood stiles and rails, frames, and trim to match existing
face widths, thicknesses, and profiles. All new wood material to be stained white
oak. Match existing grade and detailing.
083400 FIRE PROTECTIVE CURTAIN ASSEMBLIES

1. Above all elevator shaft openings, provide overhead coiling smoke curtain. Basis
of Design: Smoke Guard, Inc., Model 600. Housing to be fully recessed in
plaster ceiling above. Connect unit to emergency power systems and fire alarm.
085000 STEEL WINDOWS

1. Remove all existing steel windows from the Ramsay McCormack tower.
2. Floors 2 through 10: Provide new windows to match exisiting in existing openings.
Basis of Design: Manko Series 800, with insulating glass and operable awning
ventilator. Custom paint finish to match original color of building, to be
determined by historic testing.
3. First/Main Floor: Provide new steel casement system – A&S Windows, Series 500,
or Hope’s Windows and Doors, Jamestown Series.
087000 DOOR HARDWARE

1. At historic doors, salvage and refurbish existing hardware to good working
condition.

2. At new doors, provide commercial grade hardware with full mortised locks, exit
devices, ball bearing hinges, closers, stops, weatherstripping, sweeps, drip caps,
etc. New locking devices to be Sargent, fully mortised, lever handle or pull/panic
hardware, function as appropriate to the condition, or equal. Finish selected by
Architect from full range.
3. Locking devices to be coordinated with Owner’s master key system. Assume
Medco cylinders with proprietary key system.
088000 ACCESS DOORS

1. Provide access doors where required for access to mechanical, plumbing, and
electrical items concealed in structure. At gypsum board or plaster assemblies,
assume JL Industries, Model WB, Flush Access Panel, gasketed with cylinder lock.
089000 LOUVERS AND VENTS

1. Provide prefinished aluminum vents at new addition and where required for
mechanical and electrical work – Greenheck, water return storm louvers blades.
2. At historic Ramsay McCormack Building, new louvers required for outside air
systems to be installed in existing steel window sashes. Louvered panels to be
custom steel fabrications.

DIVISION 09: FINISHES
Interior finishes are to be assumed as follows:
1. Finish Treatment – Ramsay McCormack Perimeter Interior

a. Existing exterior masonry walls – provide metal lath and plaster finish,
including returns at window openings. Repair or replace stone sills as
required. Repair or replace wood trim at window perimeter.
b. Provide 6’-0” wide ceiling pocket at perimeter – metal lath and plaster
finish, installed tight to concrete floor structure above. Install bulkhead and
lower ceiling inside perimeter treatment.
c. Coordinate with separate Historic Preservation Narrative.
2. Finish Treatment – Ramsay McCormack Historic Lobby – Patch and repair existing
terrazzo floor, marble walls, and coffered plaster ceiling finishes and trim in this
important historic area. Coordinate with Historic Preservation Narrative.
3. Finish Treatment – Ramsay McCormack Historic Corridors
a. Provide new wall tile to match existing.
b. Patch and repair existing door openings. Provide new wood frames and
perimeter trim. Reinstall or replace existing stile and rail doors.
c. Restore existing marble flooring.
d. Provide new metal lath and plaster ceiling. Install new metal ceiling trim to
match existing.
e. Coordinate with separate Historic Preservation Narrative.
4. Typical Toilets
a. Floor: Porcelain tile
b. Base: Porcelain tile
c. Wet Walls: Porcelain tile
d. Dry Walls: Painted gypsum board – epoxy paint
e. Doors/Casings: Slab wood doors in painted hollow metal frame
f. Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile and suspension system.
g. Ceiling Trim: None

DIVISION 10: SPECIALTIES

102000 TOILET COMPARTMENTS
1. Provide solid phenolic core toilet partitions at each multi-fixture restroom.
Partitions to be floor mounted, overhead braced, in color selected by Architect
from manufacturer’s full range.
2. Manufacturers: Bobrick or Bradley
102800 TOILET ACCESSORIES

1. Provide appropriate allowance for stainless steel toilet accessories at all restrooms.
Include toilet tissue dispensers, automatic paper towel dispenser, recessed waste
receptacle, soap dispensers, mirrors, coat hooks, etc.
2. Manufacturers: Bobrick or Bradley
104400 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND CABINETS

1. Provide appropriate allowance for fire extinguishers throughout the building.
2. Cabinets – Basis of Design: Recessed type, J.L. Industries, Embassy Series
5614V17.
3. Fire Extinguishers: Multipurpose dry chemical type, complying with NFPA 10.
Carbon steel tank with pressure gauge. Class A:B:C type, J.L. Industries Model
Cosmic 10E. Place all extinguishers in cabinets.
104500 PHOTOLUMINESCENT EGRESS PATH MARKINGS

1. Provide code compliant photoluminescent egress path markings at high-rise
egress system.
2. Egress markings in highrise exit stairs to include: leading edge of treads, outline
of landings, handrails, wall mounted demarcation lines around floor and exit
doors, high and low exit signs, etc.
3. Extend egress markings down rated egress passages to building exterior.
4. Basis of Design: Balco, Inc., IllumiTread Photoluminescent Exit Path Marking
System.

DIVISION 14: CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

142000 ELEVATORS
1. Replace (3) existing elevators in existing combined elevator shaft of Ramsay
McCormack tower. Two (2) will have 11-stops. One (1) will have 10-stops.
a. Perimeter of existing clay tile shaft to be fully lined with new metal stud and
gypsum board/panel shaft-wall system to comply with 2-hour UL compliant
fire rated construction. All penetrations properly fire caulked and sealed.
b. Provide new structural steel framing and bracing to existing concrete
structure for attachment of elevator equipment.
2. Elevator Basis of Design:
a. Existing Shaft: Kone, Minispace, 2000 lb. capacity, 400 fpm. Cab interiors
to be finished with custom wood paneling to match existing.

DIVISION 21: FIRE SUPRESSION

See Engineer’s Fire Protection Narrative
DIVISION 22: PLUMBING

See Engineer’s Plumbing Narrative
DIVISION 23: HEATING, VENITLATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

See Engineer’s HVAC Narrative
DIVISION 26: ELECTRICAL

See Engineer’s Electrical Narrative
264113 – LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

1. Furnish and install all materials and labor required to provide a complete
functional lightning protection and common ground system for the building,
including all related roof flashings and in strict accordance with these
specifications.
2. The following standards of the latest current issue form a part of this specification.
a. N.F.P.A. – Code No. 780.
b. U.L. – Code No. 96A
3. All materials for this system shall be new and the standard product of a
manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of lightning protection systems
and shall be of the latest approved designs. Equipment shall be approved for UL
listing.
4. Selected Lightning Protection Subcontractor shall provide design of system using a
qualified engineer registered in the State of Alabama. Complete shop drawings
of the entire lightning protection system showing the type, size, mounting details,
and location of all equipment, grounds and cable routings, etc., shall be
submitted to the Architect for approval prior to start of work. If any departures of
consequence from the Approved Shop Drawings are deemed necessary by the
Contractor, details thereof shall be submitted and approval obtained before work
is resumed and completed.
5. System materials in general shall be copper and high copper-content bronze
castings, and shall comply in weight, size, and composition for the class of
structure to be protected, as specified in above mentioned Codes. The system
shall consist of all necessary cables, air terminals, mounting bases, fittings,
couplings, connectors, fasteners, etc., as required to give a complete and
coordinated system. All cable and all air terminals shall bear proper UL labels.
6. System conductors shall be completely concealed wherever practical. All main
downleads and roof risers shall be concealed within the building plenums, walls,
or columns.
7. All system fittings except cable holders, regardless of Structure classification, shall
be heavy-duty type made from bronze castings and secured with bolted-pressure
clamps. Pressure plates made from stamped or pressed metal parts, or fittings

utilizing crimp-type pressure devices will not be allowed. All bolts, screws and
related type hardware shall be stainless steel.
8. All materials shall be copper or copper alloys as described above, UL approved
and labeled as required, and of the size, weight, and construction to suit the
application where used in accordance with Code requirements for the Class of
structure involved, and as per manufacturer recommendations.
a. Air terminals shall be solid, ½” diameter round copper bar, full nickel
plated, and of sufficient length to project 10” minimum above the object to
be protected, and UL labeled. Locate and space points in accordance with
L.P.I. requirements.
b. Point bases shall be cast bronze with bolt-pressure cable connectors.
Parapet type units shall provide for 1-1/2” coping overhand. Adhesive
type bases for flat roofs shall have a minimum surface contact area of 18.5
square inches, and be secure with a proper adhesive.
c. Conductors shall be braided smooth twist or rope-lay stranding
commercially pure copper cable, sized per Code and U.L. labeled.
d. Ground rods shall be ¾” diameter and 10’-0” long copper-clad steel,
connected to system downlead cable with tow-bolt bronze clamp with
stainless steel cap screws. Driven depth to be minimum of 12-feet.
e. Cable fasteners shall be substantial in construction, compatible with the
conductor and mounting surfaces, and spaced according to Code
requirements.
f. Bonding devices, cable splicers, and miscellaneous connectors shall be cast
bronze with bolt pressure cable connections with stainless steel hardware.
Any connections between dissimilar metals shall be made with approved bi-
metallic connectors or spacers.
9. Contractor shall have supplier of system design system in accordance with these
specifications furnishing shop drawing for approval.
10.Building is bearing masonry and cast-in-place concrete frame, so building
structure may not be used as part of the lightning protection system.
11.All equipment and materials shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner by
skilled installers, under the direct field supervision of a Certified Master Installer
who has qualified under the LPI’s Certification Program or similar installation
training.
a. System installation shall be complete, including necessary cable networks
on the roof for air terminals and devices, bonding networks and taps for
grounding equipment and roof metals, and downlead conductors routed
concealed in building structure to ground level. Where downleads and
risers penetrate roofs and walls, suitable ½” copper rod type thru-roof
connectors shall be used, equipped with necessary lead or neoprene
washers and nuts for watertight seal.
b. System installers shall thoroughly coordinate their work with other trades to
insure a correct, neat, and unobtrusive complete installation.
12.A common ground shall be provided between the lightning protection system and
the building electric and telephone service grounds. In addition, all underground

metallic piping systems shall be bonded with full size conductor; including water,
gas, sewer, fuel oil, and any other piping system, at points where these pipings
enter the building.
a. The building electrical service shall be provided with a set of lightning surge
arresters, secondary as required. Only valve type arrestors will be
acceptable, either single or three-phase as required.
b. Bonding of all metallic objects and systems at roof levels and elsewhere on
the structure shall be complete. Primary bonds for metal bodies of
conductance shall be bonded with appropriate fittings and full-time
conductor; and shall consist of but not be limited to the following: Exhaust
vents and any other roof piping systems, cooling towers, antenna mast for
TV, radio or microwave, flag poles, roof handrails and or decorative
screens, roof ladders, metal stacks, etc. Exterior architectural metal fascia
and/or curtain wall mullions, which extend the full height of the structure
shall also be bonded, if not inherently bonded thru the building frame.
c. Metal bodies of inductance located within six feet of a conductor or object
with primary bonds, shall be bonded with secondary cable and fittings.
Typical of these are: plumbing vent stacks, roof flashings, parapet coping
caps, gravel guards, isolated metal building panels or siding, roof drains,
downspouts, roof ventilators, exterior balcony handrails, lower level
sizeable miscellaneous metals, etc.
13.The manufacturer’s local representative shall be a Certified Master Installer and
shall provide direct jobsite technical supervision to Contractor’s personnel during
installation to insure compliance with all Code requirements.
14.Upon job completion, Contractor shall furnish Owner with written documentation
that system is installed and has been provided with a U.L. Master Label
certification as per U.L. Code 96A

DIVISION 28: ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

281600 BUILDING INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM
1. Provide security alarm for building perimeter and all access points during off-
hours.

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK
312333 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

1. Provide excavation, trenching, and backfilling as required for new foundations
and underground services. Coordinate with Structural narrative and Geotechnical
Investigation report.
312500 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

1. Provide appropriate soil erosion and sediment control measures during
construction to comply with best management practices and all applicable
standards for authorities having jurisdiction.
313116 TERMITE CONTROL

1. Provide appropriate preparation and pretreatment of ground surface during
foundation work. Pretreat with approved substances for subgrade protection from
termites.

DIVISION 32: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321200 ASPHALT PAVING
1. Patch and repair existing asphalt paving at adjacent streets and alleys. Repair as
required after completion of new construction activity.
321300 CONCRETE PAVING

1. Provide new concrete paving at sidewalks and driveways.
2. Sidewalks: Remove existing street sidewalks at Avenue E and 19th Street. Install
new waterproofed foundation wall with drainage, and fill existing void under
sidewalks with No. 57 stone. Install new sidewalk and curbing to comply with City
of Birmingham standards. Minimum construction 5”th. concrete slab reinforced
w/ 6x6 W1.4x1.4 W.W.M.
3. Subgrade Drainage: Install new subgrade paving over filter fabric and minimum
12”th. porous fill with sock covered perforated pipe drainage structures at 48”
O.C. under slab. Piping to drain to sump system for foundation.
329000 LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION

1. Provide appropriate allowance for street side commercial pots and drip irrigation
system flanking doorways and along Avenue E and 19th Street sidewalks. Assume
(20) pots.
2. Basis of Design: Robinson Iron, 5’ Immovable Pot.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONCEPTUAL PRICING NARRATIVE
City of Birmingham, Alabama
July 21, 2017
RAMSAY-MCCORMACK
BUILDING
Birmingham, Alabama
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONCEPTUAL PRICING NARRATIVE
Prepared for

Prepared by
Lord Aeck Sargent

In collaboration with
ArchitectureWorks
CONTENTS
• Contents
• Exterior Walls
◊ Structural Clay Tile
◊ Plaster
◊ Brick Masonry
◊ Parapets
◊ Glazed Terra Cotta
◊ Granite
◊ Storefront
◊ Coatings
◊ “Star”
• Roof
◊ Roof Covering
◊ Drainage
• Exterior Windows
◊ Windows
◊ Window Sills
• Interiors
◊ 1st Floor Elevator Lobby
» Floors
» Walls
» Elevator Doors
» Ceiling
◊ Stairs
» Basement to 2nd Floor
◊ Upper Floor Elevator Lobby and Corridor
» Floors
» Walls
» Doors
» Ceilings
» Elevators
EXTERIOR WALLS
STRUCTURAL CLAY TILE
Exterior walls backup is structural clay tile infill spanning

between concrete decks, with black-colored brick around
window openings. The black brick has been used as infill,
though in a somewhat random fashion. The tile is stamped
“VULCAN TILE.”
Scope of work:
• Clean debris out from all exposed window sills and jambs.
Assume 25%.
• Repoint interior sills and jambs where exposed and deteri-
orated. Assume 25%
• Protect tile and brick during construction activities
PLASTER
Exterior walls appear to have been plastered on

the interior with a 1-3/8” thick system, directly
applied to the structural clay tile and brick
exterior wall backup, and with metallic beads
at corners and edges. The beads are corroded
and much of the plaster has fallen off walls.
Scope of work:
• D e m o l i s h re m a i n i n g p l a s t e r a n d
metallic accessories
• Install new beads and plaster.
• New plaster shall be traditional 3-coat system,
1-3/8” thick to match existing.
• An alternative system may be considered:
◊ 7/8” galvanized hat channel furring
◊ 5/8” plaster base board
◊ 2-coat plaster veneer
BRICK MASONRY
The building is clad in glazed brick in a distinc-

tive brown color with dark speckles. It is stamped
“BIRMINGHAM ALA.” and “STEPHENSON BRICK CO.”
Mortar was analyzed by Charles Lawrence on

May 11, 2017. It was determined to be similar to
a modern Type O mortar. Provide the following
mortar mix for all repointing mortar:
• Binder:
◊ 1 part lime
◊ 2.5 parts Portland cement
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• Aggregate:
◊ 2.6 parts sand to 1 part binder
• Color:
◊ To match Munsell 5Y 8/1
Refer to drawings for specific areas of deterioration.
The typical brick unit is 8” wide X 2 1/4” tall X 3 3/4”

deep, with a typical 3/8” mortar joint.
Scope of Work:
• Remove coatings from all brick masonry. See

more information under Coatings below.
• Assume 100% repoint of all brick masonry.
• Assume 2% of brick is cracked and should be
replaced with intact brick salvaged from the inside
face of parapets.
PARAPETS
Parapet corners are clay tile infill faced with a single wythe of
brick on either side. Parapet walls between corners appear to be
triple wythe brick.
The northeast corner of the 10th floor parapet has been severely
damaged and is missing brick and terra cotta. Some of these
elements appear to be stored inside the penthouse.
• Carefully dismantle all parapets, salvaging brick and terra cotta

for reuse.
• Rebuild parapets.
• Where bricks from inside face of parapets are used to replace
cracked brick on building façade, replace with new brick. Replace
brick on parapets with firebrick matching existing in dimension.
New brick does not have to match existing where not visible
from the street.
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GLAZED TERRA COTTA
The glazed terra cotta on the building is a brown

color, with large dark speckles. Where the
non-historic coating has been applied, there is
some mild crazing visible on some units, though
this appears to be cosmetic only. Terra cotta
appears to be stamped “ATLANTA.”
There is glazed terra cotta at several locations

on the building:
• First floor entrances

• Second floor window exterior sills
• Several exterior decorative panels
• Parapet copings and ornaments
• Parapet “oculi”
Some elements are missing or damaged. Refer

to drawings for terra cotta to be replaced.
There also appears to be polychrome glazed

terra cotta at the penthouse roof.
Scope of work:
• Copings and caps will be removed during

parapet repair.
• Remove all non-historic coatings.
• 100% repoint of terra cotta.
• Assume patching of 5% of terra cotta. Patching shall be with Jahn’s M100 repair mortar or similar. Reglaze
damaged units with Cathedral Stone Terra Cotta Glaze Repair or similar, in color to match existing units.
• For units to be replaced, create mould from existing similar unit. Cast replica unit using Jahn’s M100 repair
mortar or similar.
• Refer to drawings for specific areas of repair.
GRANITE
The first floor entry pilaster bases are clad in a brown highly figured granite.
Scope of work:
• Salvage and reinstall granite bases.
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STOREFRONT
A single historic storefront remains,

clad in granite, with bronze extrusions.
Other storefronts are non-historic and
have been infilled with metal studs
and stucco.
There also appears to be a historic

steel transom in place over the entry
to the west lobby. This transom should
be preserved in place.
Refer to drawings for addi-

tional information.
An historic image of the south store-

fronts from the Birmingham News,
Nov. 29, 1961, is included below.
Scope of work:
• Demolish non-historic metal stud/stucco assemblies.

• Clean and repoint granite base at historic storefront.
• Reglaze historic storefront.
• Replace beadboard in transom with new glazing.
• Remove historic doors. Strip and repaint. Replace plywood with
new glazing.
• Strip and repaint historic hardware. Fix doors in place.
• Replicate storefront as noted on drawings.
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COATINGS
All brick and terra cotta has been coated with an unknown material. Due to
the resilient nature of glazed brick and terra cotta, chemical cleaners can
be used to completely remove this coating from the building.
Hazardous materials testing should be performed to identify areas of

lead paint.
A coatings analysis is recommended to determine historic coatings

and colors.
Scope of work:
• Following hazardous materials testing

and coatings analysis, remove all
non-historic coatings from glazed terra
cotta, brick masonry, and steel.
• Provide three 5’ x 5’ test panels using up
to three different products to determine
most effective approach.
• Paint should be tested for presence of
lead prior to removal. If lead is present,
paint must be abated in accordance with
state and federal law.
◊ Possible cleaning products include:
» Prosoco Sure Klean Heavy
Duty Paint Stripper
» Diedrich Envirestrip
» Dumond Peel-Away
“STAR” FEATURES
There are two large “star” features on top of the building. Based on historic photographs of the exterior (from the
Birmingham News, dated May 27, 1954), these stars are non-historic and should be demolished.
Scope of work:
• Demolish stars.
ROOF
ROOF COVERING
The historic roofing is built-up asphalt. It is currently covered with temporary TPO.
Scope of work:
• Install new membrane roof

• New membrane roof shall return up parapet walls minimum of 8” and be terminated with stainless steel flashings
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(including termination bars and counterflashing as appropriate to membrane assembly).
• Properly integrate new roofing with roof drains.
DRAINAGE
The penthouse roof is drained via a single conductor head and 4” square downspout on the west face of the building.
This drainage has failed and is pouring water down the side of the penthouse. This roof is approximately 900 SF.
It drains directly onto the stair overrun (see below).
The 10th floor roof is drained by three approximately 4” inside-diameter roof drains. The roof is approximately 2,500
SF in area. The three roof drains daylight through the 10th floor walls below and drain directly onto the 9th floor roof.
There is a stair overrun that is approximately 100 SF in area. This drains to the 9th floor roof via a conductor head
and 4.5” x 2.25” rectangular downspout on the north face of the building. This area also drains the penthouse roof.
The 9th floor roof is approximately 1,400 SF and is drained by four approximately 4” inside-diameter roof drains.
This roof collects all of the runoff from the above floors.
Finally, there are four small triangular roofs above the 8th floor corners. These are each approximately 25 SF. Each
connects to one of the four 9th floor roof drains via an approximately 2” inside diameter drain.
All internal roof drains are flush with the roof surface and may not be properly flashing into the surrounding roof,
which is contributing to leaks within the building.
SMACNA 5th Edition Table 1-2 shows that for a 100-year storm in Birmingham, Alabama, 120 square feet of roof
area can be drained per 1 square inch of downspout area. Based on this information, it appears that the building
has adequate drainage capacity.
However, it appears that the roof drains are both clogged and likely have leaks.
It is recommended to replace all drains and leaders with new of similar or
larger size.
Scope of work:
• Replace penthouse conductor head and roof drain leader.

• Replace stair overrun conductor head and roof drain leader.
• Replace all internal roof drains and associated leaders. Properly flash
internal drains into new roof assembly.
• Connect drainage to storm sewer system.
EXTERIOR WINDOWS
WINDOWS
The existing windows are constructed from steel angle between 1/8” and ¼”
thick and of width between 1” and 1.5”. All windows are corroded to varying
degree. Several have an exterior coating that is failing and appears to be
non-historic. Windows appear to be glazed with 1/8” thick single pane glass.
Windows appear to have been grouted directly into the surrounding substrate.
It can be assumed that the outer steel frame extrusions of the window have
been fully packed with grout, which will need to be removed. This is likely
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contributing to the heavy corrosion since on the window frames, especially at
upper floors.
The lower sash of all windows appears to have been designed to operate as
a reverse hopper, with the sash pulling toward the interior and hinging at the
bottom. The middle sash was designed as an awning window, pushing out toward
the exterior and hinging at the top. The top sash is fixed. Most windows appear
to have been welded shut, and most are missing some or all hardware. However
enough hardware remains to make replica hardware feasible.
It appears that metal clips were used to hold the glazing in place and glazing
compound applied. The depth of the sash channel is typically 1”, and with minor
modifications the windows will be able to accommodate a standard Insulated
Glazed Unit (IGU).
It is strongly recommended to identify a subcontractor with steel window expe-

rience who can remove a unit to test feasibility of restoration and strategies
for reglazing.
If windows are restored to operability, life safety code may require that limiters
be installed depending on the final height from finished floor to window sill.
Scope of Work:
• Mockup:
◊ Install a mock-up utilizing a restored window, with all flashings and seal-
ants in place. Perform ASTM E1105 water penetration test.
• Remove all windows. Retain windows that can be restored. Replicate and replace
windows that cannot be restored. See schedule below for assumed percentages.
• Remove salvageable hardware from existing windows and reuse for
restored windows.
• For pricing, assume that windows will be restored to operability with 4” limiters.
• For windows that can be restored:
◊ Remove all corrosion and coatings to bare metal.
◊ Install new high performance steel coating. System shall be epoxy primer,
epoxy intermediate coat, and urethane finish coat.
◊ Reglaze windows.
◊ Install any replicated hardware.
◊ Reinstall windows.
• For windows that must be replicated:
◊ Use a historic window as basis for replication.
◊ New window material shall be steel.
◊ Provide high performance steel coating to match system
described above.
◊ Reinstall windows.
• Window trim
◊ Salvage existing wood trim around windows. Assume
10% of windows will still have trim.
◊ After reinstallation of trim, reinstall wood trim. Replicate
new with wood as required (assume 90% of windows).
◊ Window replacement schedule:
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◊ 2nd Floor
» Replace 10% of units
» Replace 1 sash (lower or upper) on 10% of units
» Replace lower sash hardware on 75% of units
» Replace middle sash hardware on 75% of units
» Replace eyelets on 25% of units
» Replace brackets on 25% of units
◊ 3rd Floor
◊ 4th Floor
◊ 5th Floor
◊ 6th Floor
◊ 7th Floor
◊ 8th Floor
◊ 9th Floor
◊ 10th Floor
◊ Penthouse
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WINDOW SILLS
There are natural stone sills present on all interior windows.

The type of stone could not be determined in the field. Given
the amount of marble present elsewhere on the building, these
may also be marble. The sills have a reddish pink color. They
are typically 9.25” deep and 1.25” thick, and extend the width of
the window. Several are cracked or missing. Sills with minor
surface damage can be retained.
Scope of work:
• Clean and protect existing, undamaged sills.

• Assume replacement of 50% of sills throughout the building.
• Replacement sills shall be marble (assume Tennessee pink
marble for pricing).
INTERIORS
1ST FLOOR ELEVATOR LOBBY
FLOORS
The flooring in the lobby appears to be black and white marble tiles.
The flooring has a continuous 10” black tile border. The field is
a pattern of 12” square black and white tiles in an alternating
checkerboard pattern.
Scope of work:
• Clean floor.
• Replace 5% of floor tiles.
• Grind, hone, polish, and buff floor.
WALLS
The typical wall finish in this space is white marble, with scagliola
base throughout. One door has a surviving scagliola header trim.
There may have been scagliola door jamb trim, as there are 4”
around each door in this space where trim has been demolished.
Walls terminate in a white marble crown molding.
Scagliola is a historic faux material that was used to mimic marble.

It is typically created using gypsum plaster, glue, and pigments.
The north elevator wall is severely damaged, especially adjacent to

the elevator doors. From approximately 8’ above the floor, down to
the floor, there is no finish material surviving. The outer elevator
doors have been removed along with any associated trim. The
scagliola headers have been removed from all three elevators,
as well as the faceplates of the elevator indicator lights.
Elevator light sconce rough-ins remain, but the covers are missing and it is impossible to know what the historic fixtures were.
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There is some wall finish material stored in the northeast corner of the corridor, however much of it appears to be chipped
or cracked and it cannot be assumed that any of this material will be fit for reuse.
The south wall has several openings that will housed fire equipment, electrical panels, etc. All corroded metal should be
removed from these openings. They can be reused for other purposes or covered.
Scope of work:
• Capacity of remaining structural clay tile (SCT) must be evaluated by a struc-

tural engineer.
• If the existing SCT can remain in-place, segments must be infilled.
• For scagliola to be replicated, a specialty contractor will be required. Marezzo is an
example of a company still producing scagliola today - http://www.marezzo.com/.
• Refer to drawings for additional work.
ELEVATOR DOORS
The historic elevator outer doors are missing. The interior doors are extremely corroded.
Scope of work:
• Remove the remaining elevator doors and accessories.

CEILINGS
The historic ceiling in the elevator lobby is vaulted, with plaster base finish, and a regular
pattern of plaster ribs and octagonal medallions that have been painted a gold color.
Some of the medallions have become dislodged and fallen to the floor below. The entire
ceiling is in need of rehabilitation.
The ceiling in the west entrance lobby is also vaulted, but not as ornate as the elevator
lobby. Eight plaster ribs spring from above the surrounding walls and meet in the center
of the ceiling in an octagonal feature where a light fixture previously hung. The light
fixture does not survive.
Scope of work:
• Carefully remove and retain all plaster medallions.

• Assume that 75% of medallions will require replication.
• Repair damaged areas of ceiling (refer to drawings) and install new plaster.
• Skim coat all plaster surfaces between ribs.
• Replicate and reinstall deteriorated plaster ribs. Assume 50% replication.
• Reinstall salvaged medallions and replicated medallion.
• Paint ceilings.
STAIRS
BASEMENT TO 2ND FLOOR
The historic lobbies include a stair that connects the basement, 1st floor, and 2nd floor.
The tread depth averages 9 inches and the riser height varies between 7-1/2 and 8 inches,
meaning that the stair does not comply with life safety code and cannot be used as a
means of egress. The stair from 1st floor to 2nd floor is also very narrow.
Treads are white marble, worn from years of use. Several treads have been damaged
or are missing.
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Risers are scagliola. All risers appear to be intact.
Scope of work:
• Clean risers.
• Refer to drawings for tread and handrail replacement.
UPPER FLOOR ELEVATOR LOBBY AND CORRIDOR
(FLOORS 2-10)
FLOORS
Floors throughout all upper floor lobbies are gray marble

tile with 6-1/4” tall gray marble base. This material
appears to be intact on all floors.
Perimeter flooring is terrazzo. Some terrazzo has

been trenched.
Scope of work:
• Clean all floors.

• Salvage all wood base for reuse. Assume 25% of wall
length (both exterior walls and corridor walls).
• Grind, hone, polish, and buff marble floors.
WALLS
Walls are constructed of 6” thick structural clay tile with

¼” thick vitreous tile finish on the lobby side. The tile was
manufactured by “Vitrolite” and is no longer available. The
typical field tile is white in color and 22” x 11”, though this
varies considerably across the wall. Each door (including
elevator doors) has a 5” wide cream color vitreous tile surround. There is a 1-3/4”
“picture rail” element around the corridor and elevator lobby. Refer to drawings for
typical tile configuration.
The vitreous tile was installed using adhesive “biscuits,” which are all failing. Tile is
falling off walls and can be removed from the “biscuits” without damaging the tile.
Scope of work:
• Assume 20% of corridor walls will require metal stud infill where clay tile has been
demolished. Infill assembly will be metal studs and cement board.
• Refer to drawings for quantity of vitreous tile that must be replaced.
• Carefully remove and store all loose vitreous tile from walls. Remove adhesive
“biscuits” from walls and reinstall tile directly to clay tile and infill cement board
using polymer-modified wall tile mortar.
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DOORS
Corridor and lobby doors are wood veneer. Several have

glass center lites that a frosted in a distinctive “dot” pattern.
Doors have been removed from frames and stored in corri-
dors. However, the doors were stored lying on the floor and
several doors at the bottoms of piles have become warped
or damaged. Assuming 30% of doors will be unusable and
must be replicated.
Hardware is present on many doors and frames, however

hardware all is corroded. Assume all hinges will be
replicated. Door handles are “knob” type and are not
ADA-compliant. ADA requires that alterations to historic
properties shall comply to the maximum extent feasible.
For pricing, assume new operating hardware.
Many doors have transoms. The only floor with surviving

transom glass is the 2nd floor. All other floors must
be reglazed.
Scope of work:
• Assume 30% of doors must be replicated.

• Sand and seal all existing door frames.
• Sand and seal all existing doors. Install new hardware
and rehang doors.
• Clean transom glass on 2nd floor, taking care to preserve historic lettering.
• Reglaze all transoms on floors 3 through 10 inclusive.
• Refer to drawings for additional information.
CEILINGS
All lobby and corridor ceilings have been demolished. From

photographs these were simple plaster ceilings with metal crown
molding. The metal crown molding has been stored on-site, but is
highly corroded and is unlikely to be reinstalled.
The bulkhead separating the corridor and elevator lobby is clad

in white vitreous tiles, which have metallic (likely bronze) “flower”
fasteners, two between each set of tiles. There are also two bulk-
heads at the east and west end of the corridor which have been
clad in white vitreous tile with the “flower” fasteners.
Scope of work:
• Install new plaster ceilings in corridor and lobby.

• Replicate and install metal crown molding.
• Remove all existing vitreous tile from bulkheads and reinstall
with polymer-modified mortar appropriate for overhead installation.
• Refer to drawings for quantity of bulkhead vitreous tile to be replaced. Provide simple brass “buttons” where the historic
“flower” elements are missing.
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ELEVATORS
Elevator lobby doors appear have all been demolished.

The elevator cabs are still in-place, along with shaft
doors and associated equipment. The elevator cabs
have historic woodwork inside, particularly a “Ramsay-
McCormack” seal that could be reused or replicated for
the new elevators.
Scope of work:
• Salvage wood work from interior of historic elevator

cabs. Demolish cabs.
• Demolish shaft doors and all associated equipment.
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MW / DAVIS DUMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
2720 3RD AVENUE SOUTH PHONE: (205) 252-0246
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 FAX: (205) 251-8506
July 7, 2016

PLUMBING NARRATIVE
CODES:
All plumbing work shall comply with the following:
 International Plumbing Code 2015

 ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the completion of all
Plumbing work, complete and ready for operation, consisting in general of the following:
A. Removal of all existing sanitary drain, waste and vent piping, domestic water
piping, storm water piping and roof drains, and all plumbing fixtures.
B. A system of sanitary drain, waste, and vent piping
C. A system of domestic water piping
D. A system of roof drains and storm water piping
E. Elevator sump pumps and oil separation (as required)
F. A basement sump pump system to remove ground water infiltration.
G. Provide plumbing fixtures and equipment as shown on drawings.
SANITARY WASTE AND VENT SYSTEM:
Piping shall be service weight cast iron above grade (hubless pipe and fittings above grade), or
DWV copper. Piping shall be PVC –DWV with solvent weld joints below grade. Include floor
drains for restrooms, mechanical rooms, and janitor’s closets.
STORM WATER SYSTEM:
Piping shall be heavy weight cast iron above grade (hubless pipe and fittings above grade).
Piping shall be PVC –DWV with solvent weld joints below grade. Include roof drains and
overflow drains and associated piping.
DOMESTIC WATER:
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Piping shall be fiberglass insulated type L (type K outside) hard copper with wrought copper
fittings. Provide water distribution piping within building to all fixtures and equipment. Bronze
ball valves (2” and smaller) or gate valves/butterfly valves (2-1/2” and larger) are to be used on
the project to isolate fixtures. Water hammer arrestors shall be installed at all toilets and at all
equipment with automatic (solenoid) valves.
Provide a duplex multistage vertical booster pump system as required for demand, complete
with controls and hydromechanical tank (tank on upper floor). Each pump shall be 67% of total
building demand.
DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM:
Domestic Water Heating shall be provided to the courts area by a 50 gallon electric water
heater. Upper floors will use a 30 gallon electric water heater on every other floor, serving two
floors each. Provide recirculating systems for 140 F to janitor’s sinks, and 120 F to other
fixtures.
FIXTURES:
Provide plumbing fixtures as shown on architectural drawings. Plumbing fixtures shall be

standard commercial grade as follows:
 Security fixtures shall be stainless steel floor mount, hidden flush valves.
 Water Closets are wall hung white vitreous china, electronic flush valve, open front seat,
1.6 gpf.
 Urinals are wall-hung with carrier, white vitreous china, ADA compliant, electronic flush
valve, 3/4" inlet, 0.5 gpf.
 Lavatories are white vitreous china, with overflow, ADA compliant, electronic faucet,
trap, and supplies, 0.5 gpm. Lavatories in public restrooms shall be equipped with point
of use thermostatic mixing valves to meet ASSE 1070.
 Electric water coolers shall be bi-level, wall mount with carrier, stainless steel, must meet
ADA.
 Janitor’s receptors shall be floor mounted, terrazzo, faucet to include integral checks and
stops, splash guard, hose, and mop hanger.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Domestic cold water shall be delivered to wall hydrants around the building at approximately
100’ apart, minimum one on each wall.
It is assumed that a perimeter drain system, if any, will be provided by Civil.
Provide a duplex storm water sump pump system, including sump, pumps, rails, floats, and
control system with alarm. Pumps shall each be capable of 200 gpm at 20 feet of head. Piping
shall be schedule 40 galvanized until returned to gravity drain.
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Provide elevator sump pumps for each pit. Pumps shall be capable of 50 gpm per car. Piping
shall be schedule 40 galvanized until returned to gravity drain. Pumps in pits serving hydraulic
elevators shall discharge indirectly to oil separators prior to returning to gravity drain. Include
floats and all controls.
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Fire Protection NARRATIVE
Fire protection
 All fire protection work shall comply with applicable state and local codes,
including, but not limited to:
o NFPA 13 – , Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

o NFPA® 14 -, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems
o NFPA 20 – , Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection
o NFPA 24 – , Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances
o NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
o NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
o ASME Code for Pressure Piping
o International Building Code
o International Mechanical Code
 The building will be provided with a wet automatic sprinkler system supplied
by an electric driven horizontal split case fire pump with solid state soft start
with automatic transfer switch. The required capacity is: 1000 GPM at ?? psi, ??
HP, 480 volts, three phase, 60 cycle, 1770 RPM. (PSI and HP to be based on
flow test results)
 The 8” fire service entrance underground piping to start at 5'-0" outside the
building to a point 1'-0" above the floor in the building. Flow requirement is
1000 gpm at ?? psi.
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 Class I standpipes will be provided and supplied by the electric driven

horizontal split case fire pump.
 Floor zone control valves with tamper switch, flow switch, pressure gauge,
check valve and pressure regulator will be provided for each floor.
 A backflow preventer in a vault located outside of the building will need to be
provided by civil to isolate automatic sprinkler system piping in accordance
with local water authority requirements as applicable.
 All flow switches will be interlocked with the building fire alarm system and
annunciated on the enunciator panel.
 All shut-off valves in the system will be of an indicating type and will be
monitored by means of a tamper switch.
 Sprinklers will be (Quick Response) commercial type, U.L. listed and F.M.
approved.
 Sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms will have a
temperature rating of 200°F and coordination will be with electrical for any
required shunt trip.
 All fire protection piping within building will be black steel, fire protection
piping outside building will be ductile iron and all fire protection piping above
ground on outside of building will be galvanized
 Contractor will provide shop drawings, material data and hydraulic calculations.
 Commissioning of the fire protection systems will be implemented to verify the
intent of the design by inspecting and testing the systems.
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HVAC NARRATIVE
HVAC EQUIPMENT: The proposed Ramsay McCormack building renovation includes

renovation of the existing 10 level tower, addition of stairs, judge’s elevator, and a
breakroom to each level of the tower, and construction of a single level addition. The
primary HVAC equipment for the upper 9 levels of the tower and the tower basement
will consist of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump outdoor units (one per floor)
connected to multiple indoor VRF fan coil units on each floor. These heat pump systems
will be capable of simultaneous heating and cooling with refrigerant flow controlled by a
branch circuit controller on each floor. About 50% of the outdoor heat pump units will be
mounted on the single level roof with the remainder on the tower roof.
The single level portion of the building and the first floor of the tower will be conditioned
by 2 or more variable air volume air handling units (AHU) with each unit serving a portion
of the area. The air handling units will be installed in mechanical rooms on the first floor.
The units will have variable speed supply fans serving a variable volume air distribution
system, electric preheat coils, chilled water cooling coils, and MERV 8 pleated filters.
These units will have an air side economizer section. Chilled water for the AHU’s will be
provided by a packaged air cooled chiller located on the single level roof. Pumps,
hydronic specialties, and buffer tank will be designed as part of the chiller package.
AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: The tower VRF indoor units will be installed above the
ceilings in the conditioned spaces, between the structural beams, and will serve
individual zones. Air distribution ductwork will be smaller than would be required from a
central air handling unit. Supply diffusers in lay-in ceilings will be square louver face
diffusers fitted to the ceiling grid (9”X9” inlet and larger) and surface mounted in
gypboard ceilings or where neck size is less than 9”X9”. If possible the VRF indoor units
will be mounted above lay-in ceilings to allow service access. When mounted above
hard ceilings, access doors in the ceilings will be required.
The single level part of the building and the first floor of the tower will have variable
volume supply air from the variable air volume air conditioning units distributed to
variable air terminal units though externally insulated galvanized steel medium pressure
sheet metal ductwork. Round branch ducts with flex connections will supply air to the
terminal units. The terminal units will modulate the flow of cooled and dehumidified air to
the space through low pressure galvanized sheet metal duct to maintain space
temperature setpoint. When heating is required, electric heaters in the terminal units will
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provide heat to the spaces. Return from the spaces will be through a return ceiling
plenum to the return inlets at the AHU’s. Return through partitions in the ceiling plenum
will be through transfer ducts. Supply diffusers in lay-in ceilings will be square louver
face diffusers (9”X9” inlet and above) and surface mounted in gypboard ceilings or
where neck size is less than 9”X9”.
VENTILATION: Outside air for the 10 level building tower will be induced into a roof
mounted heat reclaim unit at a rate to satisfy occupant requirements and makeup air for
exhaust systems. Air will be exhausted from the building by the heat reclaim unit in an
amount to create a slightly positive pressure in the building. Chases will be required
through the 10 levels of the tower for the outside and exhaust air ducted to and from the
heat reclaim unit. Multiple chases will allow each chase to be smaller and may result in
less need to cross the building under low concrete beams. An alternate configuration
would allow the heat reclaim unit to be installed on the single level part of the building.
The chases through the 10 level tower for the outside ventilation air and exhaust air are
required in either case.
When the outside air temperature is below about 50°F, and cooling is required in the first
floor of the building, larger quantities of outside air will be supplied to the AHU’S. This
economizer cycle will allow lower cost space cooling. Exhaust systems will be ducted
from areas requiring exhaust to exhaust fans on the single level roof.
CONTROLS: Controls for the 10 level tower VRF systems will be factory furnished and
interfaced with the building automation system. Each VRF indoor unit will be controlled
by a space mounted sensor.
For the single level part of the building, control of the AHU’s and variable air volume
reheat terminals will be electronic with sensors in the space. The AHU’s will be provided
with electronic controls as a part of the building automation system.
The VRF systems, exhaust systems, heat reclaim system, AHU’s and terminal unit
controls will be connected to a stand-alone, building automation system. Operator
interface with the building automation system for monitoring system operation or
modifying control functions will be by a PC based operator’s station.
STAIR PRESSURIZATION: In the 10 level building tower all the stairwells used for life
safety egress from the building will be pressurized by roof mounted supply fans. The
fans will be started by interlock with the fire alarm system.
SECURE AREAS: All ductwork penetrating walls or ceilings in secure areas will have
security bars if the cross section of the duct exceeds 8”X 8”. The holding cells will have
maximum security grilles and diffusers and the corridors and supervised areas will have
minimum security grilles and diffusers.
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Electrical Systems Outline
June 7, 2017
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
The new electrical service will be 277/480 3P, 4W, 2,000A, fed underground from a
transformer. A 600 kW, diesel generator will back up emergency lighting, selected
receptacles and HVAC load and the fire pump. Please refer to riser diagram for power
distribution.
LIGHTING
Lighting in the offices will consist mainly of 2’ x 4’ and 2’ x 2’ dimmable, LED lay-in
fixtures. The court rooms will consist of a combination of architectural pendants, LED
recessed downlights, and LED wall sconces. Strip LED fixtures will be used in service
areas like electrical rooms, janitor’s closet, etc. Exterior lighting consists of LED pole
lighting in parking areas, and architectural, LED wall sconces on the building. In
addition, linear LED exterior fixtures will up lighting the perimeter of the top of the
building
The main lobby will consist of high-end, architectural pendants and wall sconces. The
corridors and elevator lobbies will consist of LED wall sconces with special attention
being paid to installation. Since the original glass wall tile will need to be maintained
with new glass tile filling in where needed.
Lighting controls will consist of a building wide control system with occupancy sensors
used in restrooms, storage, mechanical, and offices. The court rooms, corridors, lobbies
and exterior lighting will be control through the lighting control system.
WIRING DEVICES
Each room will have the appropriate number of duplex receptacles based on occupancy.
Flush mounted floor boxes will also be provided when wall mounting devices is not
feasible. Consideration will need to made when mounting devices to existing exterior
walls since there is limited space in which to run conduit and mounted boxes.
EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Power will be provided to all equipment including HVAC, plumbing.
TELEPHONE/DATA SYSTEM
Telephone and data outlets will be provided in the office and courtrooms. A telephone
backboard and security backboard will be provided on each floor. Please refer to
data/comm riser.
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM
Cable TV outlets will be located in rooms to be determined. Backboards with power will
be provided in selected electrical rooms.
FIRE ALARM
The building will have new fire alarm system with voice evacuation. See fire alarm riser.
END OF OUTLINE SPECIFICATION

RAMSAY-MCCORMACK BUILDING
CORNER OF AVENUE E AND 19TH STREET
ENSLEY, ALABAMA 35217
BHATE PROJECT NO. 9110005
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
LIMITED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SURVEY
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, & PERMITS
ARCHITECTURE DIVISION
710 20TH STREET NORTH
ROOM 220 - CITY HALL
ATTENTION: MR. ANDRE BITTAS, - DIRECTOR
Prepared By:

1608 13TH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 300
TELEPHONE: (205) 918-4000
February 18, 2011
City of Birmingham
Department of Planning, Engineering, & Permits
Architecture Division
710 20th Street North
Room 220 - City Hall
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Attention: Mr. Andre Bittas
Subject: Limited Hazardous Materials Survey

Ramsay-McCormack Building
Corner of Avenue E and 19th Street
Ensley, Alabama 35217
Bhate Project No. 9110005
Dear Mr. Bittas:
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. (Bhate) is pleased to submit the following report of the
Limited Hazardous Materials Survey conducted at the Ramsay-McCormack Building located at
Corner of Avenue E and 19th Street in Ensley, Alabama. This survey was conducted in accordance
with Bhate's proposal number 10-1145, dated December 10, 2010.
Bhate appreciates the opportunity to work with you on this project. If you have any questions
regarding the information contained in this report, or if we can be of further service, please do not
hesitate to call.
Respectfully Submitted by,

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc.
Casey Groce Morgan Cross, REM

Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist
R. Dyke Whyard, CHMM

Senior Project Manager
R AM SAY - M C C ORM ACK B UILDING L IM ITED H AZARDOUS
E NSLEY , A LABAM A M ATERIALS S URVEY
LIMITED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SURVEY

RAMSAY - M C CORMACK BUILDING
BHATE PROJECT NO. 9110005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Purpose and Scope of Services ..........................................................1
2 Project Characteristics.........................................................................2
3 Sampling Methodologies .....................................................................3
4 Homogeneous Material Assessment Factors......................................4
4.1 Homogeneous Areas .................................................................................. 4
4.2 Asbestos Hazard Assessment Factors....................................................... 4
4.3 Lead-Based Paint Assessment Factors...................................................... 4
5 Laboratory Analysis .............................................................................5
6 Asbestos Sampling Results.................................................................6
7 Lead-Based Paint Sampling Results .................................................14
8 Estimation of Quantities.....................................................................17
9 Potentially Hazardous materials ........................................................19
9.1 Fluorescent Lights .................................................................................... 19
9.2 Elevator Motors......................................................................................... 19
9.3 Mold .......................................................................................................... 19
10 Current Regulations...........................................................................20
10.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials ................................................................. 20
10.2 Lead-Based Paint ..................................................................................... 20
11 Conclusions and Recommendations .................................................22
11.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials ................................................................. 22
11.2 Lead-Based Paint ..................................................................................... 22
11.3 Other Potentially Hazardous Materials ..................................................... 23
12 Assumptions and Limitations.............................................................24
Appendices
A Asbestos Laboratory Analysis Results
B Lead-Based Paint Laboratory Analysis Results
Bhate Project No.: 9110005 February 16, 2011 i

C Figure with Sample Locations and Photographs
Bhate Project No.: 9110005 February 16, 2011 ii

1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

This limited survey is intended for the sole purpose of identifying suspect hazardous materials
including suspect asbestos containing materials (ACMs), lead-based paint (LBP), and other
potentially hazardous materials at the Ramsay-McCormack Building using a limited sampling
program. The subject site consists of a ten-story office building (built in 1929) that is currently
vacant and in severe disrepair. It is located at the corner of Avenue E and 19th Street in Ensley,
Alabama. Specifically, Bhate provided the following services:
1. Identified potential hazardous materials at the subject site;
2. Documented readily apparent and accessible friable and non-friable asbestos-containing
materials (ACMs) and lead-based paint at the subject site;
3. Conducted a visual inspection of the subject site to identify suspect ACMs by an accredited
asbestos inspector and suspect LBP by an accredited lead inspector;
4. Sampled suspect materials, as required;
5. Analyzed those materials suspected of containing asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy
(PLM) and dispersion staining techniques in accordance with the Environmental Protection
Agency’s (EPA) Bulk Analysis Method 600/M-4-82-020;
6. Analyzed those materials suspected of containing regulated amounts of lead by Flame
Atomic Absorption Analysis (FAA) in accordance with EPA SW846 methods;
7. Provided a description of those materials identified in the structures as containing asbestos
and lead;
8. Prepared a written report documenting the following information:
• Confirmation for the presence of ACMs and LBP in the building at specific sampling
locations
• Estimation of quantities of identified ACMs
• Figures indicating sampling locations
• Identification of potential hazardous materials observed on the site
• Options and recommendations for remediation alternatives related to existing ACMs,
LBP, and identified hazardous materials.
It should be noted that, if any renovation work has been performed at the subject site, suspect
ACMs including floor tile, pipe insulation, drywall, plaster, various mastics, and miscellaneous
other materials may have been concealed under carpet, above suspended ceilings, or in numerous
other locations. It is also not uncommon to find multiple layers of floor tiles and multiple layers
of roofing materials that were not visible during this sampling event. Bhate recommends that if
concealed suspect ACMs are discovered they be sampled and analyzed for asbestos content prior
to any renovation or demolition activities.
Bhate Project No.: 9110005 February 16, 2011 1

2 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
The subject site consists of one parcel of land developed with the Ramsay-McCormack Building.
The Ramsay-McCormack Building (built in 1929 and renovated in 1970) is a ten-story office
building with a basement and a mechanical penthouse. The structure has been vacant since
1986. The building is in severe disrepair caused by neglect, weathering, and vandalism.
The structure is constructed of a cast-in-place concrete frame with perimeter columns and one
row of interior supports. The frame is filled in with structural clay tile walls and clad in beige
brick. The ground floor is trimmed with brown granite and terra cotta. The roof parapet is also
accented with terra cotta.
The interior of the structure is divided by floors. The ground floor is divided into several former
office/store spaces, which at one time included a bank, several law and doctor offices and a
pharmacy. Floors 2 through 10 have similar interior designs and are divided into offices with a
central hallway. Each floor has restrooms and a mechanical room.
Interior finishes for the structure include ceramic tile, terrazzo tile, marble wall tile, drywall,
plaster, textured wall and ceiling material, carpet, and various types of floor tile and paint coated
surfaces. At the time of the survey, the basement of the structure was flooded with
approximately one foot of water. Two large insulated boilers were observed in the basement.
Several insulated pipe runs were visible in the basement and were identified on all floors in pipe
chases. Also, other unidentified insulated pipes, leading from the basement boiler system were
observed running along the basement ceiling and may be hidden inside the walls of all floors.
It should be noted that the building is in a dilapidated and unsafe condition. Fallen building
material debris was observed in several locations throughout the subject building. Also, due to
the condition of the building, not all areas could be evaluated for suspect material. After
sampling of the 10th floor, a portion of the staircase leading to the 10th floor fell making upper
levels inaccessible.

3 SAMPLING METHODOLOGIES
A visual inspection was performed at the subject building. Bulk asbestos samples were obtained
by placing suspected material into individual sample containers for transport to a qualified
laboratory for analysis. All samples were individually identified by a sample number. The
suspect ACMs were numbered and correspond to the sample numbers listed in the Polarized
Light Microscopy (PLM) Analysis Summary located in Appendix A. PLM and dispersion
staining techniques were performed according to the EPA's Bulk Analysis Method EPA 600/M4-
82-020 in an attempt to ascertain asbestos content in those samples analyzed.
LBP sampling was primarily conducted by obtaining paint chip samples from coated surfaces
located at the subject site. Suspect LBP samples were obtained by placing suspect materials into
individual sample containers for transport to an accredited laboratory for analysis. The methods
and protocols published by HUD (Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based
Paint Hazards in Housing, 1997) were followed for paint chip collection. All samples were
individually identified by a sample number that directly corresponds to sample numbers listed in
the Flame Atomic Absorption (FAA) Analysis Summary found in Appendix B. All paint chip
samples were analyzed by using FAA in accordance with the EPA SW846 method, as
recommended by HUD.

4 HOMOGENEOUS MATERIAL ASSESSMENT

FACTORS
4.1 Homogeneous Areas
Before collecting samples, distinct homogeneous sampling areas and specific sampling sites
were determined. A homogeneous sampling area can be described as any material of the same
type. In other words, a homogeneous sampling area is uniform throughout in structure or
makeup and appearance (color, texture, and/or date of construction/application). Homogeneous
areas can be further classified as surfacing material, thermal system insulation, and
miscellaneous materials. Samples were collected of specific homogeneous material identified.
4.2 Asbestos Hazard Assessment Factors
Friability was determined each time a suspect ACM was sampled. Friable means that the
material can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Also,
materials thought to be and typically classified as non-friable may receive a reclassification of
friable if the material is damaged. Friable ACM has been determined by the EPA and
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to be more hazardous than non-friable
ACM. Friable material can create a situation of airborne asbestos fibers more readily than non-
friable materials. In assessing the fiber release potential, only the current conditions of all ACM
identified were noted.
Only materials readily accessible within the specific project area were evaluated. Materials that
were hidden and/or not accessible were not evaluated as part of this sampling event. These
hidden and/or inaccessible materials should be analyzed if they are located during any renovation
or demolition activities. Materials visibly identified as non-asbestos (fiberglass, foam rubber,
wood, etc.) were not sampled.
4.3 Lead-Based Paint Assessment Factors
Paint condition (based on the amount of chipping and peeling) was classified as intact, fair, or
poor each time a painted surface was sampled. Due to the severe disrepair of the building, all
paint chip samples were classified as poor condition. Also, evidence of physical and/or water
damage, material type, and accessibility were identified so a material damage evaluation could
be determined. These observations were applied to each homogeneous area as a single unit and
not to the immediate area around any one sample.
Only materials readily accessible within the specific project area were evaluated. Materials that
were hidden and/or not accessible were not evaluated as part of this survey. These hidden and/or
inaccessible materials should be analyzed if they are located during any renovation or demolition
activities.

5 LABORATORY ANALYSIS
All bulk suspect asbestos samples were analyzed by a qualified laboratory using Polarized Light
Microscopy with dispersion staining techniques. PLM and dispersion staining techniques were
performed according to the EPA's Bulk Analysis Method EPA 600/M4-82-020 in an attempt to
ascertain asbestos content in those samples analyzed. These techniques require that a part of the
bulk sample be subjected to an oil of specific refractive index once mounted on a slide. This
prepared slide is then subjected to a number of optical tests. Each type of asbestos displays
unique characteristics when subjected to these tests. Percentages of asbestos content are then
determined by visual estimation.
Any material containing greater than one percent of any type of asbestos that is friable or may
become friable by the forces expected to act on the material during certain activities, is classified
as RACM by the EPA. It should be noted that OSHA defines an asbestos-containing material
(ACM) to be a material containing any amount of asbestos. According to the EPA, OSHA,
United Stated Department of Transportation (USDOT), and other federal, state, and/or local
government agencies, any material classified as ACM must be handled accordingly.
All suspect lead-based paint chip samples were analyzed by using FAA in accordance with the
EPA SW846 methods, as recommended by HUD. The sample results having a lead content
equal to or greater than the regulatory limit of 0.5% lead by weight are identified as positive (i.e.
lead-based paint).

6 ASBESTOS SAMPLING RESULTS

The following table describes the sample number, sample location, type of material, asbestos
content, friability, and condition for each of the 71 samples (83 individual layers) from 43
homogenous areas collected on January 24 and 25, 2011. Friability is described if the sample
was shown to contain asbestos and is described based on the current condition of the material. A
copy of the laboratory testing and analysis data is included in Appendix A of the report.
Photographs of positive sample locations are included in the figures included as Appendix C.
The sampling locations are provided in the table. It should be noted that Bhate assigned names
to certain rooms and areas of the subject residence based on their observed previous use to aid in
the sample location description. During laboratory sample preparation, if multiple layers of the
individual samples were encountered, the laboratory would analyze each layer separately.
Parties reviewing this document should use Table 1 in conjunction with the detailed text
sample descriptions following Table 1. Table 1 must not be the sole reference used in order
to describe the materials sampled. The condition of the material was determined at the
time of sampling. Bold type indicates an asbestos-containing sample.
Table 1. Asbestos Sampling Results
Sample No. Location Type of Material Results Friability1 Condition2
Roof
1-RT1-1 Roof Black roof tar None Detected Non-friable Poor
2-RF1-1 Roof Parapet Grey flashing 19% Chrysotile Category I Poor
3-RF2-1 Roof Parapet Black flashing 19% Chrysotile Category I Poor
Mechanical Penthouse
4-PH-PL1-1 Penthouse Plaster wall None Detected Friable Poor
5-PH-BM1-1 Penthouse Brick mortar None Detected Non-friable Poor
10th Floor
Hallway wall
6-10-WI1-1 Electrical wire wrap None Detected Non-friable Poor
electrical outlet
North End
7-10-PM1-1 Room 2 – In “Pyrobar” block mortar None Detected Non-friable Poor
wall

North End
8-10-PB1-1 Room 2 – In White “pyrobar” block None Detected Non-friable Poor
wall
9-10-PL1-2 Room 5 Wall plaster None Detected Friable Poor
Aircell pipe insulation on

10-10-AC1-1 Room 5 52% Chrysotile Friable Poor
vertical metal pipe
11-10-WC1-1 Room 6 Exterior window caulk 4% Chrysotile Friable Poor
Dot mastic associated with

12-10-DM1-1 Hall None Detected Non-friable Poor
marble wall tile
13-10-FD1-1 Hall Flooring debris 29% Chrysotile Friable Poor
9th Floor
14-9-FD1-2 Room 6 Flooring debris 29% Chrysotile Friable Poor

plaster and marble wall tile
16-9-PL1-3 Room 8 Plaster wall None Detected Friable Poor
8th Floor
17-8-TC1-1 Room 5 Textured ceiling material 26% Chrysotile Friable Poor
18-8-WT1-1 Room 6 Textured wall material 26% Chrysotile Friable Poor
White duct tape on metal

19-8-DT1-1 Room 16 26% Chrysotile Friable Poor
ducts

marble wall tile
20-8-DW1-1 Room 16 Drywall None Detected Friable Poor
21-8-PI1-1 Room 8 Vertical pipe wrap 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
7th Floor
22-7-WI1-2 Room 8 Textured wall material 26% Chrysotile Friable Poor

23-7-PM1-2 Room 6 “Pyrobar” block mortar None Detected Non-friable Poor
24-7-PB1-2 Room 6 White “pyrobar” block None Detected Non-friable Poor
25-7-DT2-1 Duct in Hall Cream duct tape 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
26-7-FD1-2 Room 10 Flooring debris 29% Chrysotile Friable Poor
27-7-WI1-2 Room 12 Electrical wire wrap None Detected Non-friable Poor

marble wall tile
6th Floor
29-6-FT1-1 9” x 9” Red Floor tile 9% Chrysotile

Room 12 Category I Poor
29-6-FT1-1A Black mastic None Detected
30-6-FT2-1 9” x 9” Green Floor tile 12% Chrysotile

30-6-FT2-1A Black mastic None Detected
31-6-FT1-2 9” x 9” Red Floor tile 9% Chrysotile

31-6-FT1-2A Black mastic 9% Chrysotile
32-6-FT2-2 9” x 9” Green Floor tile 12% Chrysotile

33-6-PI2-1 Room 8 Vertical pipe insulation 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
33-6-PL1-3 Hall Plaster None Detected Friable Poor
33-6-WC1-3 Room 3 Exterior window caulk 4% Chrysotile Category II Poor
5th Floor
34-5-WC1-3 Room 11 Exterior window caulk 2% Chrysotile Friable Poor
35-5-WT1-3 Room 10 Textured wall material 26% Chrysotile Friable Poor
36-5-TC1-2 Room 4 Textured ceiling material None Detected Friable Poor

Plaster type textured ceiling

37-5-TC2-1 Room 1 None Detected Friable Poor
material
38-5-DT2-2 Room 8 White duct tape 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
39-5-PB1-3 Room 11 White “pyrobar” block None Detected Non-friable Poor
40-5-PM1-3 Room 11 “Pyrobar” block mortar None Detected Non-friable Poor
4th Floor
41-4-DT2-3 Room 15 White duct tape 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
42-4-FT3-1 9” x 9” Brown floor tile 9% Chrysotile

3rd Floor
43-3-WC1-4 Room 6 Exterior window caulk None Detected Non-friable Poor
44-3-LN1-1 Room 4 Brown linoleum None Detected Non-friable Poor
45-3-WI1-3 Hall Wiring wrap None Detected Non-friable Poor

marble wall tile
47-3-WP1-1 Room 5 Textured green wall paint None Detected Friable Poor
48-3-FT4-1 9” x 9” Tan floor tile 9% Chrysotile

2nd Floor
49-2-DW1-1 Room 5 Drywall None Detected Friable Poor
50-2-CI1-1 Tar Black tar None Detected Non-friable Poor
50-2-CI1-1 Hall
Cork Brown cork pipe insulation None Detected Non-friable Poor

1St Floor
51-1-FT5-1 12” x 12” Tan floor tile None Detected

Mud associated with white

52-1-MM1-1 Stair landing None Detected Non-friable Poor
marble tile
White pipe wrap /elbow

53-1-PI2-1 Stair wall 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
insulation
54-1-FT6-1 9” x 9” Off-white floor tile 4% Chrysotile

55-1-CT2-1 Room 502 2’ x 4’ Ceiling tile None Detected Friable Poor
56-1-CT2-2 Room 500 2’ x 4’ Ceiling tile None Detected Friable Poor
57-1-FT7-1 9” x 9” Tan floor tile 9% Chrysotile

58-1-FT8-1 9” x 9” Dark grey floor tile 9% Chrysotile

Room 500 on
159-1-PW1-1 Grey pipe wrap 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
floor
Hall near stair

60-1-PL1-4 Plaster wall None Detected Friable Poor
to basement
On floor at
68-1-FD1-3 Floor debris 69% Chrysotile Friable Poor
elevators
Basement
61-B-CL1-1 Column Column skim coat and plaster None Detected Friable Poor
62-B-SK1-1 Wall at stairs Wall skim coat None Detected Friable Poor
63-B-SK1-2 Wall at stack Wall skim coat None Detected Friable Poor
Ceiling near
64-B-DM1-1 Dot mastic None Detected Non-friable Poor
stack


64-B-DM1-1A 1’ x 1’ Ceiling tile None Detected
65-B-FT9-1 Basement Red floor tile (size unknown) 9% Chrysotile

Category I Poor
65-B-FT9-1A (under water) Black mastic 9% Chrysotile
66-B-SW1-1 Chimney Stack Stack wrap insulation None Detected Friable Poor
9% Chrysotile
67-B-BI1-1 Boiler Boiler insulation Friable Poor
20% Amosite
1
Friability was determined according to a material’s current condition.
Friable: Materials that can be crumbled, crushed, or pulverized under hand pressure
Non-Friable: Materials that do not meet the definition of friable
Category I Non-Friable: Non-friable ACMs such as gaskets, valve packings, resilient vinyl floor covering (floor
tile and linoleum), and asphalt roofing material
Category II Non-Friable: Includes all other non-friable ACMs
2
It should be noted that the condition of the materials sampled is based on the top layer of the sampled materials only
at the time of sampling.
It should be noted that EPA defines RACM as any material having greater than 1% asbestos
content that is friable or may become friable by the forces expected to act on the material during
certain activities.
It should be noted that the condition listed for each material was based on observations at
the time of the sampling event. The condition of the material may change over time due to
various factors such as moisture and disturbance.
Based on the laboratory analysis results, 23 of the 53 homogenous areas were identified as
containing asbestos. These asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are as follows:
A. Friable ACM
Bhate’s inspection identified friable asbestos-containing homogenous materials. These materials
are listed in detail below:
• Pipe insulation on runs and elbows (homogenous areas AC1, PI1, and PI2) was
identified as having asbestos content ranging from 52% to 69% Chrysotile asbestos.
These materials were observed in vertical pipe chases running through all floors. Also,
various insulated pipe runs were observed above the hard ceiling near the bathrooms on
all floors. Pipes appear to begin in at the basement boilers, run through each floor and
terminate in the penthouse. All pipe insulation was noted to be in poor condition.
• Flooring debris (homogenous areas FD1 and FD2) was identified as containing either
29% or 69% Chrysotile asbestos. All floors throughout the building were covered with
debris from delaminated wall and ceiling textures and damaged pipe insulation.

• Textured material on plaster walls and ceilings (homogenous areas TC1 and WT1)
was identified as containing 26% Chrysotile asbestos. This material was observed on the
interior walls and ceilings of Floors 2 thorough 8. This material has delaminated and
been tracked throughout the building. The material was noted to be in poor condition.
• White and cream colored duct tape (homogenous areas DT1 and DT2) was identified
as containing either 26% or 69% Chrysotile asbestos. This material was observed on
metal duct accessible in the mechanical rooms of each floor. Some duct work was
observed on the floor in the 5th floor hallway. This material was observed to be in poor
condition.
• Grey pipe wrap (homogenous area PW1) was identified as containing 69% Chrysotile
asbestos. This material was observed on the 1st floor in Rooms 500 and 502, as well as
on the floor near the stair landing and elevator lobby. The insulation was also observed
on ceiling pipes in the basement. This material was observed to be in poor condition.
• Boiler insulation (homogenous area BI1) was identified as containing 9% Chrysotile and
20% Amosite asbestos. This material was observed on two large boilers and the pipe
leading to and from the boilers in the basement. This material was observed to be in poor
condition.
B. Non-Friable ACM
Bhate’s inspection identified .non-friable asbestos-containing homogenous materials. These
materials are listed in detail below:
• Grey flashing (homogenous area RF1) and Black flashing (homogenous area RF2) were
identified as containing 19% Chrysotile asbestos. These materials were observed on the
roof parapet and were observed to be in poor condition.
• Exterior window caulk (homogenous area WC1) was identified as containing either 2%
or 4% Chrysotile asbestos. This material was observed on the exterior windows of the
building and was observed to be in poor condition.
• Various colors of 9-inch by 9-inch floor tile and associated black mastics were
identified as having asbestos content ranging from 4% to 12% Chrysotile asbestos.
Associated homogenous areas include FT1, FT2, FT3, FT4, FT6, FT7, FT8, and FT9.
These materials were observed on the south end of the 6th floor, two offices (Room 4 and
10) on the 4th floor, Rooms 500 and 502 on the 1st floor, Room 1825 on the 1st floor, and
in the basement. These materials were noted to be in poor condition.
• Black mastic associated with 12-inch by 12-inch tan floor tile (homogenous area FT5)
was identified as containing 9% Chrysotile asbestos. This floor tile was observed on the
first floor in Room 504. The associated floor tile appeared to be in poor condition.
C. Non ACM
Test procedures did not detect asbestos in the remaining samples obtained from the subject site.

D. Materials Not Sampled

• Approximately thirty elevator doors were observed in conjunction with three elevator
shafts that are located in the central part of the building. Typically elevator doors are fire
rated and contain a fire-retardant material beneath the metal exterior. The doors should be
considered asbestos-containing unless the metal exterior is cored and the material inside
is sampled and analyzed for asbestos.
Bhate recommends that if hidden suspect-materials are revealed during renovation and
demolition activities, that those materials be tested for asbestos content.

7 LEAD-BASED PAINT SAMPLING RESULTS

A limited lead-based paint sampling event was conducted at the subject site by Bhate on January
24 and 25, 2011. A visual inspection of painted surfaces was conducted at the subject site. Paint
chips were collected of paint coatings that exhibited typical properties of lead-based paint. The
following table describes the 30 paint chip samples collected from all floors at the subject site.
Copies of the laboratory reports and the chain of custody forms are included in Appendix B. The
results are expressed in percent by weight for each sample.
Table 2. Paint Chip Sampling Results
% Lead
Sample No. Sample Location Substrate Paint Color Condition
Concentration
Penthouse
LBP-1 Interior wall Brick Brown Poor 1.9 %
LBP-2 Interior wall Brick White Poor 1.6 %
LBP-3 Wood beam Wood Brown Poor 1.2 %
LBP-4 Interior wall Plaster Yellow Poor 0.97 %
10th Floor
LBP-5 Interior wall – Room 5 Plaster Green Poor 1.0 %
7th Floor
LBP-6 Pipe – Room 14 Metal Brown Poor 0.25 %
LBP-7 Interior wall – Room 13 Plaster Tan Poor 0.69 %
LBP-8 Stairwell door Metal Black Poor 1.2 %
LBP-9 Stairwell interior wall Plaster Off white Poor 1.1 %
LBP-10 Ceiling - hall Plaster White Poor 0.53 %
6th Floor
LBP-11 Interior wall – Room 5 Plaster Cream Poor 0.32 %
LBP-12 Floor debris – Hall Terrazzo Multiple colors Poor 0.44 %
LBP-13 Interior wall – Room 2 Plaster Dark green Poor 1.1 %

% Lead
Concentration
Elevator equipment room Poor

LBP-14 Metal Green/ Black 1.3 %
door
5th Floor
LBP-15 Bathroom stall – Room 15 Metal Brown/ white Poor 1.6 %
Plaster with
LBP-16 Ceiling – Room 5 White Poor 0.018 %
texture
LBP-17 Wall - Hall - Plaster Tan / olive Poor 0.17 %
4th Floor
LBP-18 Interior wall – Room 6 Plaster Light green Poor 0.48 %
3rd Floor
Bright green /
LBP-19 Interior wall – Room 6 Plaster Poor 0.51 %
blue
LBP-20 Interior wall – Room 5 Plaster Green / tan Poor 0.47 %
LBP-21 Interior wall – Room 3 Plaster Yellow Poor 0.59 %
window ledge debris – Room Multiple

LBP-22 Metal Poor 0.64 %
2 colors
1st Floor
Bottom of stair well – stair

LBP-23 Metal Brown Poor 0.63%
riser
LBP-24 Stair hand rail Metal Black Poor 0.53%
Stairs leading to 1st floor -

LBP-25 Plaster Brown / white Poor 1.1%
wall
LBP-26 Hall pipe chase Brick Olive / white Poor 0.15%
LBP-27 Interior wall - Room 502 Plaster Tan Poor 0.14%
LBP-28 Interior wall - Room 500 Plaster Off-white Poor 0.27%

% Lead
Concentration
LBP-29 Interior wall - Room 504 Plaster Blue Poor 0.21%
LBP-30 Column - Basement Plaster White Poor 0.023%
Bold print indicates regulated lead-based paint
The sample results having a lead content equal to or greater than 0.5% by weight lead, as
measured by Flame Absorption Analysis Technique, are identified as positive (i.e. lead-based
paint). Sample locations are included in the figures included as Appendix C.
Based on the results, 18 of 30 the samples collected contain regulated amounts of lead. It should
be noted that not all paint surfaces were sampled for lead-based paint during this survey.

8 ESTIMATION OF QUANTITIES
The following information consists of the estimated size of each asbestos-containing area and
lead-based paint coated area based on observations made by Bhate during the January 24 and 25,
2011, sampling event. The quantities presented below are an approximation based on materials
that were visible and accessible at the time of the site visit. Materials that were hidden behind
walls, above ceilings, or in concealed pipe chases are not included in the estimated
quantities provided. The “approximate areas” column below denotes the approximate size of
the room in which the asbestos-containing materials were identified or the observed quantity of
the material.
Table 3. Estimated Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Quantities
Homogenous Approximate
Type of Material Material Locations Friable
Area Areas
Asbestos Quantities
RF1 and RF2 Black and grey flashing Roof Parapet Category I 500 linear feet
WC1 Window caulk Exterior windows Category II All windows
Miscellaneous floor
FD1 and FD2 Throughout building Friable 50,000 square feet
debris
Wall and ceilings of Floors 2
TC1 and WT1 Wall and ceiling texture Friable 30,000 square feet
through 8
Pipe chases, above ceilings
PI1 and PI2 Pipe insulation Friable 2,500 linear feet
and in basement
6th floor, 4th floor, and 3rd floor
FT1, FT2, FT3,
Various floor tiles and offices; First floor all former
FT4, FT6, FT7, Category I 2,500 square feet
black mastics store / office areas, and the
FT8, and FT9
basement
Pipe chases, on floor on 1st
Pipe elbows, pipe floor hall and Room 500, at 15 Elbows and
PW1 and AC1 Friable
wraps, and joints spiral stair case in Room 1825, joints
and in basement
White and cream duct On all floors - metal duct work
DT1 and DT2 Friable 250 linear feet
tape in mechanical rooms
2 boilers
BI1 Boiler insulation Basement Friable
(1,200 square feet)

Table 3. Estimated Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Quantities
Homogenous Approximate
Type of Material Material Locations Friable
Area Areas
N/A Fire doors Three elevators, all floors Category I 30 doors
Lead-Based Paint Quantities

Throughout
LBP-1 Brown paint Penthouse – brick walls N/A
Penthouse
Throughout
LBP-2 White paint Penthouse – brick walls N/A
Penthouse
Throughout
LBP-3 Brown paint Penthouse – wood beam N/A
Penthouse
Throughout
LBP-4 Yellow paint Penthouse – plaster walls N/A
Penthouse
LBP-5 Green paint 10th floor – plaster walls N/A Rooms 5 and 6
Rooms 11, 12, 13,
LBP-7 Tan paint 7th floor – plaster walls N/A
5 and 6
LBP-8 Black paint 7th floor – stairwell door N/A All stairwell doors
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LBP-9 Off white paint 7 floor – stairwell wall N/A All stairwell walls
Throughout
LBP-10 White paint 7th floor – hall ceiling N/A
building
LBP-13 Dark Green paint 6th floor – plaster wall N/A Room 2
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6 floor – mechanical room All mechanical
LBP-14 Black/Green paint N/A
door room doors
LBP-15 Brown/White paint 5th floor – restroom stall N/A All stall walls
Bright green / blue
LBP-19 3rd floor – plaster wall N/A Room 6
paint
LBP-21 Yellow paint 3rd floor – plaster wall N/A Room 3
rd
LBP-22 Multiple colors paint 3 floor – window sill N/A All window sills
LBP-23 Brown paint Stair riser N/A All stair risers
LBP-24 Black paint Stair hand rails N/A All stair hand rails
All first floor
LBP-25 Brown/white paint Plaster walls N/A
plaster walls
It should be noted that these areas are based on Bhate’s observations and are approximate. Quantity estimations do
not reflect pipes hidden behind walls or above ceilings. If the material is planned for removal, the contractor must
visit the site and perform an independent measurement of the quantities. Bhate is not responsible for any
discrepancies in the estimation of quantities of materials.

9 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Besides ACMs and LBP, other potentially hazardous materials were noted at the subject site
during Bhate’s site visit on January 24 and 25, 2011. These materials are discussed in the
sections below:
9.1 Fluorescent Lights
Bhate observed several fluorescent light fixtures and bulbs at the subject site. Typically,
fluorescent light fixture ballasts manufactured prior to July 2, 1979, contain PCBs and may
require special handling. Similarly, fluorescent light bulbs may require special handling. Bhate
recommends that if fluorescent light fixtures will be removed throughout the building as part of
demolition, then a disposal program should be developed in accordance with current applicable
regulations.
9.2 Elevator Motors
There are three inoperable elevator motors in the building. Large elevator motors associated with
the elevators are located in the roof penthouse. Labels associated with the elevators fluid reservoir
did not give the PCB content if any. An oily sheen was observed in the water located in the flooded
elevator shafts.
9.3 Mold
Bhate did not discover any apparent areas of mold growth. There were parts of each floor that
contained visual evidence of water intrusion; however, active mold growth was not identified at
the time of the survey.

10 CURRENT REGULATIONS
10.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials
It is our understanding that the subject structure is planned to be renovated. Test procedures
identified various floor tiles and associated mastics, textured material on ceiling and wall plaster,
debris on the floors, boiler insulation, duct tape, pipe and pipe elbow insulation, window caulk,
and roof flashing that will require abatement prior to the renovated of the structure.
Current regulations require removal of ACMs from facilities that conduct activities that can
damage or disturb ACMs. These activities include renovation or demolition work. When
disturbing in-place asbestos, OSHA asbestos regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) and the
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) asbestos regulations (40
CFR Part 61, Subpart M), should be followed.
NESHAPS (40 CFR Part M, Amended 20 November 1990) regulates the removal and disposal
of ACM. This regulation separates ACM into three categories based on the material’s friability
and/or physical condition:
• Regulated ACM (RACM)
• Category I nonfriable ACM
• Category II nonfriable ACM
Category I nonfriable ACM includes gaskets, valve packings, resilient vinyl floor covering (floor
tile and linoleum), and asphalt roofing material containing more than one percent asbestos by
volume. Category II nonfriable ACM is any other nonfriable material with more than one
percent asbestos by volume. An example of a Category II nonfriable material would be asbestos-
cement board (transite). Regulated ACM includes:
• Friable ACM
• Category I nonfriable ACM that has become friable
• Category I nonfriable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting,
or abrading
• Category II nonfriable ACM that has a high probability of becoming friable or can be
rendered friable by the forces expected to act on the material during demolition activities
By EPA definition, regulated ACMs must be abated by a licensed abatement contractor prior to
any activities which will disturb the materials (such as renovation or demolition) are to occur.
10.2 Lead-Based Paint
Bhate's inspection identified several regulated LBP coatings at the subject site that were in poor
condition.
The primary regulatory agencies that govern LBP are the EPA, OSHA, and HUD. The federal
government has established regulatory compliance rules for the disposition of lead-based paint,

which is paint with a lead content equal to or greater than 0.5% lead by weight or 5,000 mg/kg as
defined by Title X of the 1992 Housing and Community Development Act.
EPA regulations establish training requirements (40 CFR Part 745) for anyone conducting
removal activities as well as disclosure requirements and disposal criteria (classification of
waste, 40 CFR Part 261).
OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926.62) establish worker protection criteria by establishing an
airborne lead action level (30 µg/m3) and a permissible exposure level (50 µg/m3) averaged over
an 8-hour period. OSHA regulations also require that an exposure assessment be conducted
prior to the disturbance of lead-based paint to evaluate and determine if any employee may be
exposed to lead at or above the action level.
The HUD regulations establish disclosure requirements (24 CFR Part 35) and guidelines for the
evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards in housing.

11 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

11.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials
It is our understanding that the subject structure is planned to be renovated. Current regulations
require removal of ACMs from facilities where activities that can damage or disturb ACMs may
occur. These activities include renovation work. When disturbing in-place asbestos, OSHA
asbestos regulations (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926) and NESHAPS asbestos regulations (40 CFR
Part 61, Subpart M), should be followed.
Based on observations and samples collected at specific locations during the limited asbestos
sampling event conducted by Bhate at the Ramsay-McCormack Building in Ensley, Alabama, on
January 24 and 25, 2011, several materials were identified as containing asbestos and will
require abatement prior to demolition of the structures.
Bhate recommends that if suspect materials that were hidden and/or not accessible during this
sampling event are discovered during any demolition activities at the subject site, the suspect
materials should be analyzed for asbestos content.
11.2 Lead-Based Paint
Many buildings constructed before 1978 have paint that contains lead (referred to as lead-based
paint), with the vast majority of houses and apartments built before 1950 containing substantial
amounts. Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of
properly.
During Bhate’s inspection it was determined that 18 of the 30 paint chip samples collected and
analyzed were identified as containing regulated levels of lead.
It is Bhate’s understanding that young children will not spend a large amount of time in the areas
identified as containing LBPs. While the main hazards of lead are to children, lead is also
harmful to adults. Adults can suffer from:
• difficulties during pregnancy
• other reproductive problems (in both men and women)
• high blood pressure
• digestive problems
• nerve disorders
• memory and concentration problems
• muscle and joint pain
Adults are exposed to lead by breathing or swallowing lead dust and by ingesting soil or paint
chips containing lead.
There are many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good
condition is not a hazard. Peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking lead-based paint is a hazard
and needs immediate attention. Lead-based paint may also be a hazard when found on surfaces
that children can chew or that receive a lot of wear and tear. These areas include:

• windows and window sills

• doors and doorframes
• stairs, railings, and banisters
• porches and fences
If, during renovation or further investigation, coatings are uncovered that were not a part of this
sampling event, further evaluation and testing would be required to validate these conclusions.
This limited lead-based paint and asbestos sampling event is not sufficient to establish or
estimate costs of abatement or to identify areas not exposed until abatement, demolition, or
renovation work begins. Further, the sampling event was limited to sampling homogeneous
areas in readily accessible areas. If, during renovation or further investigation, materials are
uncovered that were not a part of this sampling event, further evaluation and testing would be
required to validate these conclusions.
11.3 Other Potentially Hazardous Materials
With respect to the hazards associated with fluorescent light fixtures, Bhate recommends that
during renovation activities, if fluorescent light fixtures will be removed throughout the building
as part of renovation, then a disposal program should be developed in accordance with current
applicable regulations.
Bhate recommends that the elevator motor fluids and the water in the elevator shafts be sampled,
characterized, and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

12 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Bhate notes that this Limited Hazardous Materials Survey was limited to the collection of bulk
samples from readily accessible locations. Laboratory analysis utilizing PLM along with
dispersion staining techniques was used to determine asbestos content in those samples taken.
All paint chip samples were analyzed by using Flame Atomic Absorption in accordance with the
EPA SW846 methods, as recommended by the Department of Housing and HUD.
The results, findings, observations and recommendations expressed in this report are based only
on conditions that were observed during our inspection of the site, conducted on January 24 and
25, 2011. Although care has been taken by Bhate in compiling and checking the information
contained in the report to verify that it is current and accurate, we disclaim any and all liability
for any errors or omissions or inaccuracies. The recommendations provided in this report do not
constitute legal and/or medical advice. It is further understood that Bhate makes no
representations or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness
for a particular purpose or merchantability, nor are such representations or warranties to be
implied with respect to the data furnished. We assume no responsibility with respect to
customers, its employees, client's or customers' use thereof. Bhate, their representative, and this
report make no representation and/or assumptions as to past conditions or future occurrences at
this site. The information provided herein applies only to the subject property as it existed
during our site visit. Should the site's use and/or conditions change, information, observations
and recommendations found herein would no longer apply. This report is intended to be used in
its entirety. No excerpts may be taken to be representative of the findings of this sampling event.
We shall not be liable for any special, consequential and/or exemplary damages resulting, in
whole or in part, from the customer's use of the data provided.
The purpose of this limited sampling survey is to identify suspect materials in specific locations
that may contain asbestos at the residence using a limited sampling program. This limited
sampling event, due to its scope and nature, is not intended to function as a construction and/or
asbestos abatement document. A limited asbestos sampling event is typically not sufficient to
estimate costs of abatement or to obtain access to areas that may not be exposed until work
begins. Further, the limited sampling event includes sampling of homogeneous areas and not
specific sampling at each individual location subject to renovation and/or demolition activities.

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RAMSAY-‐MCCORMACK BUILDING
CORNER OF AVENUE E AND 19TH STREET
ENSLEY, ALABAMA

BHATE PROJECT NO: 9130001

PREPARED FOR:

ARCHITECTURE WORKS
130 19TH STREET SOUTH

ATTENTION: MR. RICHARD PIGFORD

June 2013

Prepared By:

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1608 13 Avenue South, Suite 300
205-‐918-‐4000 Phone • 205-‐918-‐4050 Fax
1-‐800-‐806-‐4001 • www.bhate.com

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RAMSAY-‐MCCORMACK BUILDING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Certification

This specification has been prepared and reviewed by:

Dana C. Tilton Signature

Asbestos Project Designer, APD0313257387

R. Dyke Whyard Signature

Program Manager

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Asbestos Abatement Technical Specifications

Table of Contents
Part 1 -‐ General
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................... 1
1.2 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................. 1
1.3 SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 2
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................... 2
1.5 SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................................................... 2
1.6 LOCATIONS OF IDENTIFIED ACMS ................................................................... 3
1.7 REGULATIONS ............................................................................................... 4
1.8 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 5
1.9 AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 5
1.10 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................. 6
Part 2 -‐ Project Execution
2.1 GENERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 9
2.2 PROJECT RECORDS ...................................................................................... 10
2.3 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT....................................................................... 13
2.4 UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 15
2.5 DECONTAMINATION.................................................................................... 16
2.6 WORKER PROTECTION................................................................................. 17
2.7 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 17
2.8 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.................................................. 18
2.9 WORKER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ....................................... 18
2.10 AIR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 19
Part 3 -‐ Work Performance
3.1 GENERAL WORK AREA PREPARATION ........................................................... 19
3.2 NON-‐CONTAINED WORK AREA PREPARATION.....................................................20
3.3 GROSS REMOVAL AREA PREPARATION.......................................................... 20
3.4 PRE-‐REMOVAL INSPECTION.......................................................................... 20
3.5 MAINTENANCE OF CONTAINED WORK AREA AND DECONTAMINATION
ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS .................................................................................. 21
3.6 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-‐CONTAINING MATERIAL .......................................... 21
3.7 REMOVAL OF ROOFING MATERIALS (RF1 and RF2)......................................... 21
3.8 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-‐CONTAMINATED DEBRIS (FD1)................................. 21
3.9 REMOVAL OF SURFACING MATERIAL (TC1 and WT1) ...................................... 22
3.10 REMOVAL OF THERMAL SYSTEM INSULATION (PI1, PI2, AC1, PW1, DT1, DT2, and
BI1) ............................................................................................................ 22
3.11 REMOVAL OF FLOORING MATERIAL (TILE AND MASTIC FT1 – FT9)................... 23
3.12 REMOVAL OF FIRE DOORS............................................................................ 23
3.13 ADDITIONAL REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... 23
3.14 STOP WORK ORDER..................................................................................... 23
3.15 WORK AREA CLEARANCE PROCEDURES ......................................................... 24
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3.16 LOAD-‐OUT AND DISPOSAL OF ACM............................................................... 26

3.17 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS WASTE ................................ 27
Part 4 -‐ Certificate of Worker's Acknowledgement
Part 5 -‐ Respiratory Protection Justification
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Bhate conducted a Limited Hazardous Survey of the subject site on January 24 and 25, 2011. These
specifications are based on the findings of that survey, provided under separate cover.
1.2 BACKGROUND
A. The subject site consists of one parcel of land developed with the Ramsay-‐McCormack Building. The
Ramsay-‐McCormack Building (built in 1929 and renovated in 1970) is a ten-‐story office building with a
basement and a mechanical penthouse. The structure has been vacant since 1986. The building is in
severe disrepair caused by neglect, weathering, and vandalism.
The structure is constructed of a cast-‐in-‐place concrete frame with perimeter columns and one row of
interior supports. The frame is filled in with structural clay tile walls and clad in beige brick. The ground
floor is trimmed with brown granite and terra cotta. The roof parapet is also accented with terra cotta.
The interior of the structure is divided by floors. The ground floor is divided into several former
office/store spaces, which at one time included a bank, several law and doctor offices and a pharmacy.
Floors 2 through 10 have similar interior designs and are divided into offices with a central hallway.
Each floor has restrooms and a mechanical room.
Interior finishes for the structure include ceramic tile, terrazzo tile, marble wall tile, drywall, plaster,
textured wall and ceiling material, carpet, and various types of floor tile and paint coated surfaces. At
the time of the survey, the basement of the structure was flooded with approximately one foot of
water. Two large insulated boilers were observed in the basement. Several insulated pipe runs were
visible in the basement and were identified on all floors in pipe chases. Also, other unidentified
insulated pipes, leading from the basement boiler system were observed running along the basement
ceiling and may be hidden inside the walls of all floors.
It should be noted that the building is in a dilapidated and unsafe condition. Fallen building material
debris was observed in several locations throughout the subject building. Also, due to the condition of
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the building, not all areas could be evaluated for suspect material. After sampling of the 10 floor, a
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portion of the staircase leading to the 10 floor fell making upper levels inaccessible.
B. Based on the sampling survey, roof flashing; thermal system insulation including pipe insulation, pipe
wrap, boiler insulation, and duct tape; window caulk; textured wall and ceiling material; floor tile and
mastic; and debris observed on the floor were identified as asbestos-‐containing materials (ACMs) that
will require abatement prior to activities that may disturb them.
C. A summary of the types of ACM and locations where they were observed is included in Section 1.6 of
this Specification for general purposes only. Contractors should not use this ACM summary as a sole
source for their abatement bids. This project will include abatement of all asbestos-‐containing material
(ACM) prior to the selective demolition project. If additional suspect ACM is found during asbestos
abatement activities, the Contractor shall inform the Owner’s Representative for further testing and
guidance. All ACM and any asbestos-‐contaminated material shall be removed and disposed of as
Regulated ACM (RACM). The Contractor shall be responsible for independently estimating quantities
of all ACM to be removed.
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1.3 SUMMARY
A. The intent of asbestos abatement is to remove and dispose of all ACM in a safe and controlled manner
prior to renovation or demolition to protect the workers, the occupants, the public of the adjacent
properties, and the environment.
B. If additional suspect ACM is found during asbestos abatement activities, the Contractor shall inform the
Owner’s Representative for further testing and guidance.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, worker training, transportation, and
disposal, and is responsible for costs, fees, licenses, and permits related to handling and disposal of
asbestos-‐containing materials (ACMs). All work shall be accomplished in strict adherence to the
Specification, and applicable federal, State, and local regulations.
B. The Contractor is to be responsible for the formal notification of the Engineer with the proper submittal
information prior to mobilization on site of any crew for the purpose of abatement. Such notification
shall be made in writing via hard copy by mail, email or fax to the Engineer. Once this information is
received and verified to be complete, the Engineer will forward an approval to begin the abatement
process at the site in the form of a “Notice to Proceed with the Abatement” letter addressed to the
Contractor.
The Contractor is not to proceed with any abatement until the “Notice to Proceed with the
Abatement” has been issued by the Engineer.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for contracting with an appropriate recycling/disposal company(s),
and is responsible for costs related to handling, transportation, recycling/disposal, and recordkeeping
for these special wastes. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer and the Owner’s Representative a
copy of the waste manifest prior to shipment of waste or recyclable materials.
1.5 SCOPE OF WORK
A. The Contractor is expected to carefully examine the site of the proposed work, specifications, and
contract forms. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the character, quality, and quantities of work
to be performed, materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the contract.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all current requirements for removal and
disposal of all ACM from the building. In addition, any suspect ACM that was hidden or inaccessible at
the time the survey was conducted must be abated and disposed of within the scope of this project
and should be anticipated in the bid.
C. The Contractor must visually inspect the structure to become familiar with the site conditions. No
change orders will be issued due to lack of knowledge of the site conditions. The Contractor shall
review available drawings and asbestos sampling information to be familiar with the location of ACM at
the structure and to estimate the quantity of ACM to be removed. The Contractor shall ensure ACM is
removed prior to conducting renovation activities that may render the ACM friable or subject the ACM
to pulverizing forces.
D. The quantities of identified ACM at the subject building shall be estimated and verified by the
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E. The asbestos abatement work must be completed and each work area must pass the appropriate
clearance inspection prior to work being performed by other trade contractors in the renovation
process.
F. Hazardous Materials: During asbestos abatement work, removal of ceiling and walls may be required.
The contractor shall be responsible for removal of and disposal of light fixtures within asbestos
abatement work areas.
1. Fluorescent light fixture ballasts are known to contain oil with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Light fixtures demolished during the work shall be checked for the presence of PCB ballasts. All
ballasts that are not clearly labeled “NO-‐PCBs” shall be considered as containing PCBs and
handled appropriately.
2. Fluorescent light fixture light bulbs contain mercury and mercury vapors. Bulbs are to be
collected without breakage for recycling.
3. Mercury controller switches, such as those associated with HVAC equipment, may be
encountered and shall be handled appropriately without breakage by recycling.
G. The schedule of work for this project shall be coordinated with the Engineer and the Owner’s
Representative. The Contractor will provide a detailed work schedule prior to start of any work. Any
changes to this schedule shall be reported to the Engineer and the Owner’s Representative.
1.6 LOCATIONS OF IDENTIFIED ACMS
A. Based on the limited sampling survey performed by Bhate in January 2011 (under separate cover),
friable and non-‐friable asbestos-‐containing materials were identified at the subject site and will require
abatement. All Contractors submitting a bid for abatement and disposal of these materials must visit
the subject site and estimate the quantity of ACM onsite. Table 1.6.1 presents a summary of the ACM
and the locations of the asbestos identified during the inspection.

Table 1.6.1 -‐ Locations of Identified ACMs
Homogeneous 1
Material Type Material Location Friable Quantities
Area ID
Roof flashing on parapet
RF1 and RF2 Roof Category I 500 LF
wall
FD1 Floor debris Throughout building Friable 50,000 SF
Textured wall and ceiling

TC1 and WT1 Floors 2 through 8 Friable 35,000 SF
material
Pipe chases, above
PI1, PI2, and
Pipe insulation ceilings, in walls, Friable 9,000 LF
AC1
and in basement
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6 floor, 4 floor,
FT1, FT2, FT3, rd
and 3 floor offices;
FT4, FT5, FT6, Various floor tiles and
all office / store Category I 5,000 SF
FT7, FT8, and mastics st
areas on 1 floor;
FT9
and basement
Pipe elbows, pipe wraps, Pipe chases,
PW1 Friable 90 each
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Table 1.6.1 -‐ Locations of Identified ACMs

Homogeneous 1
Material Type Material Location Friable Quantities
Area ID
On metal duct work
DT1 and DT2 White and cream duct tape in all mechanical Friable 250 LF
rooms
BI1 Boiler insulation Basement Friable 1,200 SF
Elevator doors and fire

Not sampled All floors 40 each
doors
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If the ACM materials are encountered in locations other than the ones listed in this report, they should also be considered
ACMs. Additionally, the contractor must verify if these materials are located in other areas and assess the quantities
independently. It should be noted that these locations are based on Bhate’s observations and are approximate. If the
material is planned for removal, the contractor must visit the site and perform an independent measurement of the

quantities.
B. It should be noted that the building is in a dilapidated and unsafe condition. Fallen building material
debris was observed in several locations throughout the subject building. Also, due to the condition of
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the building, not all areas could be evaluated for suspect material. After sampling of the 10 floor, a
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portion of the staircase leading to the 10 floor fell making upper levels inaccessible.
C. The schedule of work for this project shall be coordinated with the Engineer and the Owner’s
Representative. The Contractor will provide a detailed work schedule prior to start of any work. Any
changes to this schedule shall be reported to the Engineer and the Owner’s Representative.
D. The Contractor shall comply with all minimum security requirements as required by the Owner.
1.7 REGULATIONS
A. All applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control,
asbestos abatement, and structure demolition, as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in
the Contract Documents, shall be complied with. The Contractor shall be familiar with the following
applicable codes and regulations. The most recent issue of each document shall govern. Where
conflict exists among various requirements or with these specifications, the more stringent
requirements shall apply.

1. TITLE 29, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) STANDARDS.

a. Part 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
b. Part 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
c. Part 1926.21 Safety Training and Education
d. Part 1926.59 Hazard Communication
e. Part 1926.1101 Asbestos

2. TITLE 40, CFR, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) STANDARDS.

a. Part 61, Subpart A National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants -‐ General
Provisions
b. Part 61, Subpart M National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants -‐ National
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c. Part 763 Asbestos-‐Containing Materials in Schools

3. TITLE 49, CFR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) STANDARDS

a. Part 171 Hazardous Substances
b. Part 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Hazardous Materials Communications
Regulations
c. Part 173 Shippers -‐ General Requirements

4. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Abide by all State and local requirements which govern demolition, asbestos abatement
work or hauling and disposal of asbestos waste materials.
1.8 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall hold all current licenses as required by State of Alabama including a General
Contractor’s license if necessary.
1.9 AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all the necessary permits at their own expense from
the City of Birmingham Building and Inspections Department within ten (10) days after the notice to
proceed pursuant to asbestos removal, structural demolition, hauling, and disposal. Further, the
Contractor shall provide timely notification at their own expense of asbestos removal, structural
demolition, hauling, and disposal as may be required by federal, State, regional, and local authorities.
B. Prior to commencement of asbestos abatement work, the Contractor shall send appropriate written
notice of the proposed abatement work to the agencies and offices listed below as a minimum.

Mr. Craig Tucker
Air Pollution Program
Jefferson County Department of Health
P.O. Box 2648
Birmingham, Alabama 35202-‐2648
Phone: 205-‐930-‐1587
Craig.tucker@jcdh.org

Mr. Richard Pigford
Architecture Works
130 19th Street South
Phone: 205-‐320-‐0880
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Mr. Dyke Whyard / Ms. Dana Tilton

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc.
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1608 13 Avenue South, Suite 300
Phone: 205-‐918-‐4000
dwhyard@bhate.com / dtilton@bhate.com
C. Notification to the Jefferson County Department of Health must be submitted on the "Notification of
Demolition and Renovation" form. The notice shall be received by each party at least 10 working days
prior to the start of asbestos abatement work.
D. Notify the Engineer and the Owner’s Representative a minimum of 24-‐hours prior to the date the Work
is to commence. Such notification may be by telephone or email. Notification shall reference the work
schedule.
E. Notify the Engineer of all air monitoring results within 24-‐hours of sampling completion. Such
notification may be by telephone, email, or FAX. The notification shall reference the work area
identification, sample results, and other pertinent information.
F. Provide written notification of schedule changes or any changes in the inspection findings to the
agencies and offices requiring notification under this Section.
G. Upon completion of the asbestos removal, submit notification of project completion to the agencies
and offices requiring notification under this Section.
1.10 DEFINITIONS
A. The following commonly used terms are defined in the context of these specifications.

1. Abatement: Procedures to control or decrease fiber release from asbestos-‐containing building
materials or insulation material containing asbestos. Includes removal, enclosure, and
encapsulation.
2. Adequately Wet: A term as defined in CFR 40 Part 61, Subpart M and EPA 340/1-‐90-‐019 that
means to sufficiently mix or penetrate with liquid to prevent the release of particulates. If visible
emissions are observed coming from asbestos-‐containing material (ACM), then that material has
not been adequately wetted. However, the absence of visible emissions is not sufficient evidence
of being adequately wetted.
3. Air Filtration Device (AFD): A portable local exhaust system equipped with HEPA filtration,
capable of maintaining a constant low velocity air flow into contaminated areas from adjacent,
uncontaminated areas and capable of maintaining a negative air pressure with respect to the
adjacent, uncontaminated areas.
4. Air Lock: A system for permitting ingress or egress to the work area while permitting minimal air
movement between a contaminated area and an uncontaminated area, typically consisting of
two curtained doorways placed a minimum of three feet apart.
5. Air Monitoring: The process of measuring the fiber content of a specific volume of air in a stated
period of time. Personal air sampling results shall be calculated to reflect the employee's eight
hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure. Area sampling results are reported directly,
without calculating the TWA.
6. Air Monitoring Specialist / Firm: An authorized and qualified person or firm contracted or
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7. Amended Water: Water to which a surfactant has been added to decrease the surface tension to
35 or less dynes.
8. Asbestos: The asbestiform varieties of serpentine (chrysotile), riebeckite (crocidolite),
cummingtonite-‐grunerite (amosite), anthophyllite, and actinolite-‐tremolite. For purposes of
determining respiratory and worker protection both the asbestiform and non-‐asbestiform
varieties of the above minerals and any of these materials that have been chemically treated
and/or altered shall be considered as asbestos.
9. Asbestos-‐Containing Building Material (ACBM): Surfacing ACM, thermal system insulation ACM,
or miscellaneous ACM that is found in or on interior structural members or other parts of a
building.
10. Asbestos-‐Containing Material (ACM): Any material containing more than 1% by weight of
asbestos of any type or mixture of types.
11. Asbestos-‐Containing Waste Material: Any material which is or is suspected of being or any
material contaminated with an asbestos-‐containing material which is to be removed from a work
area for disposal.
12. Asbestos Debris: Pieces of ACBM that can be identified by color, texture, or composition, or
means dust if determined by an accredited inspector to be ACM.
13. Asbestos Removal Encapsulant: A chemical solution used in place of amended water during
asbestos removal to penetrate, bind, and encapsulate the asbestos-‐containing material.
14. Authorized Visitor: The Owner or the Owner’s Representatives or representatives of any
regulatory or other agency having jurisdiction over the project.
15. Barrier: Any surface that seals off the work area to inhibit the movement of air.
16. Breathing Zone: A hemisphere forward of the shoulders with a radius of approximately 6 to 9
inches.
17. Class I Asbestos Work: Work as defined by OSHA in Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(b) as being
activities involving the removal of thermal system insulation (TSI) and surfacing asbestos-‐
containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-‐containing material (PACM).
18. Class II Asbestos Work: Work as defined by OSHA in Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(b) as being
activities involving the removal of ACM which is not TSI or surfacing material. This includes, but is
not limited to, the removal of asbestos-‐containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, asphaltic
roofing, asbestos cement roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics
19. Competent Person: Definition and responsibilities as set down in 29 CFR 1926.1101(b) and as
outlined herein. One who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards and selecting the
appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt
corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f), and for Class I and Class
II work who is specially trained in a training course which meets the criteria of EPA’s Model
Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for supervisor, or its equivalent.
20. Critical Seal: An airtight seal that covers openings along the perimeter walls, ceiling and floor of
the work area. The critical seals consist of one layer of reinforced fire-‐retardant plastic sheeting
that covers each opening. Critical seals are established prior to plasticizing the work area.
21. Curtained Doorway: A device to allow ingress or egress from one room to another while
permitting minimal air movement between the rooms.
22. Decontamination Enclosure System: A series of connected rooms for the decontamination of
workers (a Personnel Decontamination Enclosure System) or of materials and equipment
(Equipment Decontamination Enclosure System).
23. Differential Air Pressure Recording Device: A device capable of producing a continual strip record,
in increments of 0.001 inches of water of the pressure differential between the containment area
(work area) and the ambient air pressure.
24. Disposal Bags: Properly labeled 6 mil thick leak-‐tight plastic bags used for transporting asbestos
waste from regulated area to the disposal site.
25. Engineer: The Owner’s Representative who is authorized to exercise general administration and
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26. Equipment Decontamination Enclosure System: A decontamination system for waste materials
and equipment, typically consisting of a designated area of the work area, a washroom, and a
holding area, with an air lock between any two adjacent rooms and a curtained doorway
between the holding area and the non-‐work area. Not to be used for personnel entry/exit.
27. Excursion Limit: No employee shall be exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess
of 1.0 f/cc of air as averaged over a sampling period of 30 minutes.
28. Fixed Object: A unit of equipment or furniture in the work area, which cannot be removed from
the work area.
29. Friable ACM: A term as defined in CFR 40 Part 61, Subpart M and EPA 340/1-‐90-‐018 that means
any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified
in CFR 40 Part 763, Appendix A, Subpart F, Section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy, that when dry,
can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
30. Full Facepiece High Efficiency Respirator (FFHER): A respirator which covers the wearer's entire
face from the hairline to below the chin and which is equipped with a HEPA filter.
31. Half Mask High Efficiency Respirator (HMHER): A respirator which covers one half of the wearer's
face, from the bridge of the nose to below the chin, and is equipped with HEPA filters.
32. HEPA Filter: A High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter capable of trapping and retaining
99.97% of asbestos fibers 0.3 microns in diameter.
33. HEPA Vacuum Equipment: High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuuming equipment
having an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) 586 filter system capable of collecting and
retaining asbestos fibers.
34. Lockdown: Procedure of applying an encapsulant as a protective coating or sealant to a surface
from which ACM has been removed in order to control and minimize airborne asbestos fiber
generation that might result from residual asbestos-‐containing debris.
35. Movable Object: A unit of equipment or furniture which can be removed from the work area.
36. Negative Initial Exposure Assessment: A demonstration by the employer that employee exposure
during an operation is expected to be consistently below the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
37. Negative Pressure Respirator: A respirator in which the air pressure inside the respiratory-‐inlet
covering is positive during exhalation in relation to the air pressure of the outside atmosphere
and negative during inhalation in relation to the air pressure of the outside atmosphere.
38. Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs): PELs shall be as determined using the Sampling and Analytical
Procedure as promulgated in 29 CFR 1926.1101, Appendix A.
39. Personal Monitoring: Sampling of the asbestos fiber concentrations within the breathing zone of
an employee.
40. Personnel Decontamination Enclosure System: A decontamination system for personnel and
limited equipment, typically consisting of an equipment room, shower room, and clean room,
with an air lock between any two adjacent rooms, and a curtained doorway between the
equipment room and the work area, and a curtained doorway between the clean room and the
non-‐work area. The decontamination system serves as the only entrance/exit for the work area.
41. Plasticize: To cover floors and walls with plastic sheeting as herein specified.
42. Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR): Either a full facepiece, helmet, or hooded respirator
that powers breathing air to the wearer after the air has been purified through a HEPA filter.
43. Pressure Differential and Ventilation System: A local exhaust system, utilizing HEPA filtration
capable of maintaining a pressure differential with the inside of the Work Area at a lower
pressure than any adjacent area, and which cleans recirculated air or generates a constant air
flow from adjacent areas into the Work Area.
44. Protection Factor: The ratio of the ambient concentration of an airborne substance to the
concentration of the substance inside the respirator at the breathing zone of the wearer. The
protection factor is a measure of the degree of protection provided by a respirator to the wearer.
45. RACM: Means “regulated asbestos-‐containing material” to include: a) friable asbestos material;
b) Category I non-‐friable ACM that has become friable; c) Category I non-‐friable ACM that will be
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ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to
powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation
operations.
46. Regulated Area: Area established by the employer to demarcate areas where Class II asbestos
work is conducted, and any adjoining area where debris and waste from such asbestos work
accumulates. Requirements for regulated areas are set out in 29 CFR 1926.1101(e).
47. Removal: The act of removing and transporting asbestos-‐containing or asbestos-‐contaminated
materials from the work area to a suitable disposal site.
48. Surfactant: A chemical wetting agent added to water to improve penetration, thus reducing the
quantity of water required for a given operation or area.
49. Thermal System Insulation (TSI): ACM applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts or
other structural components to prevent heat loss or gain.
50. Time Weighted Average (TWA): The average concentration of a contaminant in air during a
specific time period.
51. Time Weighted Average Limit: No employee shall be exposed to an airborne concentration of
asbestos in excess of 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air as an eight (8) hour time weighted
average (TWA).
52. Wet Cleaning: The process of eliminating asbestos contamination from building surfaces and
objects by using cloths, mops, or other cleaning tools which have been dampened with amended
water or asbestos removal encapsulant and by afterwards disposing of these cleaning tools as
asbestos-‐contaminated waste.
53. Work Area: Designated rooms, spaces, or areas of the project where asbestos abatement actions
are to be undertaken or which may become contaminated as a result of such abatement actions.
A Contained Work Area has been sealed, plasticized, and equipped with a decontamination
enclosure system. A Non-‐Contained Work Area is an isolated or controlled-‐access area which has
not been plasticized.
PART 2 - PROJECT EXECUTION
2.1 GENERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
A. Supervision and Quality of the Work

1. From the start of work through completion of the project, the Contractor shall have a responsible
and competent Superintendent on site. The Superintendent will be the Contractor's
representative at the site, shall have authority to act on behalf of the Contractor, and shall retain
complete jurisdiction over the work. All communications to the Superintendent by the Engineer
and the Owner’s Representative shall be binding as if given to the Contractor.

2. The Superintendent shall supervise, inspect, and direct the Work competently and efficiently,
devoting such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in accordance with
this Specification.
B. Contractor's Use of Site

1. Operations at the site shall be confined to the areas permitted under the Contract. Compliance
with all site rules and regulations shall be maintained while engaged in project work.

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3. The Contractor shall coordinate the work schedule with the Engineer and the Owner’s
Representative.

4. An area will be designated for staging of the Contractor’s equipment during mobilization, load-‐
out and demobilization only. Use of other areas is prohibited. The location and extent of the
staging area will be determined by the Engineer and the Owner’s Representative during the pre-‐
construction meeting.
C. Stop Work Order

1. Non-‐Contained Work Areas: The Engineer will stop the work should the fiber count in non-‐
contained work areas and adjacent non-‐work areas exceed 0.01 f/cc of air or the background
count (the greater of these two values will be used as the reference). Work shall not resume
until the condition(s) causing the increase are corrected by the Contractor and affected areas
have been cleaned.

2. Emergency Procedures: During abatement of ACM, any condition which may require additional
controls and protection shall be discussed with the Engineer. Work shall not resume until
authorized to do so by the Engineer.
D. Daily Meetings

1. The Contractor shall conduct a weekly site operations meeting for each day he works onsite at a
time and location agreed upon with the Engineer and Owner’s Representative. The Contractor
shall discuss the progress of the work and coordinate his daily work schedule with the Engineer
and Owner’s Representative.
2.2 PROJECT RECORDS
A. Project Documentation

1. The Contractor shall maintain on the project site a daily log documenting the dates and times of
the following:

a. Meetings: purpose, attendees, brief discussion.
b. Personnel, by name and social security number (or alternate unique identifier), entering
and leaving the work area.
c. Special or unusual events, equipment failures, accidents.
d. Air monitoring tests and test results (OSHA compliance monitoring performed during the
work).
e. Removal of waste materials from the work area.
f. Inspections and release of the work area for re-‐occupancy.
B. Post Project Documentation

1. The Contractor shall provide the requested documentation to the Engineer and/or the Owner’s
Representative within two weeks of substantial completion of the asbestos abatement work.
Provide the following documents:

a. A copy of all approved submittals.
b. Copies of all documents required by the specifications including:

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1) Daily Logs,
2) Special Reports,
3) Inspection Certifications,
4) Air Monitoring results,
5) Waste Disposal Receipts, and
6) Daily Work Area Strip Charts, if applicable.
C. Special Reports

1. If an accident, personal injury or an event of unusual and significant nature occurs at site the
Contractor shall prepare and submit a special report listing the chain of events, persons
participating, response by the Contractor's personnel, and similar pertinent information.

2. If an unusual condition is discovered during the work, prepare and submit a report indicating the
condition discovered.

3. If hazardous conditions, hazardous materials or hazardous wastes are unexpectedly uncovered
during the work, the Contractor shall stop all work in connection with such hazardous conditions
and immediately notify the Engineer. Submit a report indicating the condition discovered and
details of the actions taken as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours.
D. Pre-‐Work Submittals

1. Provide three (3) copies of the following submittals to the Engineer at least ten (10) days prior to
start of any work. The Engineer with review the materials and respond within three (3) working
days of receipt. The Contractor must receive written acceptance of the submittals prior to
mobilization to project site.

a. Health and Safety Plan: Written Health and Safety Plan addressing procedures for work
place safety. Address how physical and health hazards associated with the work are
identified and communicated to employees, and the name of the person responsible for
implementation of the Health and Safety Plan. Address procedures for using scaffolds,
hoists and ladders safely, electrical safety procedures, and guidelines for protection from
noise, heat stress, chemical exposure, and trip/fall hazards.
b. Contingency Plan: Written Emergency Action Plan outlining the actions to be performed
for emergencies including fire, accident, or unexpected asbestos contamination in the
adjacent site area and on the adjoining grounds. This Plan shall identify the manner in
which emergencies are announced, emergency procedures and persons responsible for
rescue, medical duties, and fire prevention.
c. Work Plan: Provide a work plan indicating the sequencing of the removal activities,
description of the abatement area containment methods, description of the work
methods and removal procedures to be used, description of the waste handling and
preparation for disposal, location of work area entrance and egress points, location of
decontamination unit(s), location of air filtration devices (AFDs), methods and locations of
waste containment, conveyance, and collection devices (i.e. roll-‐offs) and drawings
showing the regulated area.
d. Progress Schedule: Schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry
out the work, the date he will start work, and the projected date of completion for each
work area, as necessary. The Contractor shall provide the specific hours the Contractor
intends to work onsite, and the number of personnel to work each shift.
e. Notifications: Proof of written pre-‐work notification submitted to agencies requiring
notification under Paragraph "Agency Notifications".

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f. Contractor’s License: Copies of licenses specific to construction/demolition and asbestos
abatement for the state in which work is to be performed.
g. Respirator Program: Written respiratory protection program as required by OSHA
regulations. Respirator fit test verification required for asbestos abatement workers.
h. Employee Information: The contractor should provide the following information for each
employee assigned to perform asbestos abatement work at this jobsite. The information
should be arranged by employee.
1. Training Certificates: Copies of all supervisor’s and workers training certificates and
any annual re-‐accreditation records which demonstrate receipt of EPA-‐approved or
OSHA mandated training courses required to perform asbestos-‐related work.
2. Proof of Accreditation: Copies of state accreditation (may be a certificate or copy of
card)
3. Physician Statement: Copies of current (within the preceding 12 months) physician
statements for each employee assigned to perform asbestos abatement work for
this project and to perform work under respirator protection stating that employee
can work in a respirator.
4. Fit Test: Copy of proof of fit testing (must not be older than 12 months.
5. Certificate of Worker’s Acknowledgment: Provide completed Worker’s
Acknowledgment for each employee to work onsite (see Part 4 for example form).

i. Product Information: Provide a complete product list including name of material and the
manufacturer’s name for all materials to be brought to the site. Provide a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) for materials, if applicable. Provide additional information if
requested.
j. Waste Handling and Disposal: Written procedures for waste load-‐out, temporary storage,
transportation, and location of disposal site.
k. Respiratory Protection Justification: Provide completed Respiratory Protection
Justification prior to beginning work (see Part 5 for example form).

2. Engineer will review the submittal and either accept the information or notify the Contractor in
writing of the deficiencies in the submittal within two working days. Contractor will respond in a
timely manner with the requested revisions to the Engineer.

3. Once all submittal information is completed, the Engineer will issue a notice of acceptance of the
pre-‐work submittal and approval for the Contractor to proceed with the contracted abatement at
the designated locations.

4. Contractor shall not proceed with any abatement until the Engineer has reviewed and accepted
all pre-‐work submittals.
E. During Work Submittals

1. Provide three copies of the following submittals during performance of the work.

a. New Personnel: Names of new personnel assigned to the project during the course of the
work. Submit required documentation of training 24 hours in advance of mobilization of
new personnel to project site.
b. Any changes in the Progress Schedule proposed by the Contractor for the work shall be
submitted for approval seven days prior to the commencement date of the proposed
change, or as soon as practicable after a change in schedule is required. A revised
Progress Schedule reflecting actual progress of the work and corrections for the remaining
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c. OSHA Monitoring Results: Provide a copy of the personnel air monitoring results to the
Engineer and they shall be posted within 24 hours of collection.
d. Air Monitoring Results: Provide a copy of the area air monitoring results to the Engineer.
e. Special Reports shall be submitted as soon as practicable following the incident.
f. Landfill Receipt: Receipts from the landfill operator that acknowledge delivery of material,
shall be submitted within three days following removal of ACM from the structure.
g. Waste Shipment Records: Copy of completed Waste Shipment Record form and landfill
receipts.
F. Post Work Submittals

1. Provide three copies of the following submittals within ten (10) days of completion of the work.

a. Notifications: Copy of all notifications submitted to agencies requiring notification under
Paragraph "Agency Notifications".
b. Log Book: Copy of all entries made in site log.
c. Reports listed in the paragraph for Post Project Documentation.
2.3 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Materials and equipment to be furnished by the Contractor for the work shall be installed according to
the manufacturer's written instructions. Provide the following as required for the project:

1. Barrier: A physical obstruction that is intended to prevent persons from accidentally falling or
walking through floor openings.
2. Communications Equipment: Devices suitable for inter-‐room communications, such as
"walkie-‐talkies" or "radio band" communicators shall be provided as necessary.
3. Disposal Bags: Plastic Disposal Bags shall be a minimum of six mils in thickness. Markings and
labels on disposal bags and shipping containers shall bear danger labels, transportation packaging
marking and labels, and generator identification information. Markings and labels shall be
permanently affixed to all bags and shipping containers containing ACM, in accordance with
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(7), DOT Standard 49 CFR 172, and EPA Standard 40 CFR Part
61.150(a)(1)(v).
4. Duct Tape: Duct tape shall be capable of sealing joints of adjacent sheets of plastic sheeting and
shall be capable of adhering under both dry and wet conditions. Minimum physical properties:
adhesion to steel -‐ 45 ounces per inch width (ASTM D-‐3330); tensile strength at break -‐ 36
pounds per inch width (ASTM D-‐3759); elongation at break -‐ 10% (ASTM D-‐3759).
5. Encapsulants: The encapsulant shall carry a Class "A" fire resistance rating and shall have an
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-‐162 flame spread index of 15 or less. A tint
shall be given by the Contractor to the encapsulant by means of the addition of non-‐toxic,
nonflammable colorings before application. The encapsulant shall be installed according to the
manufacturer's written instructions.
6. Fire Extinguisher: Type "ABC" dry chemical extinguisher or a combination of several extinguishers
of NFPA recommended types for the fire hazard exposures in each extinguisher location shall be
provided. Minimum size of extinguisher shall be 4A, and 40B:C. A minimum of one extinguisher
shall be provided for every 1,500 square feet of floor area, with a maximum travel distance to an
extinguisher of 75 feet. At least one extinguisher shall be provided in each decontamination
enclosure. The extinguisher shall be placed in the clean room.
7. Fire-‐Retardant Plastic: Plastic or polyethylene sheet used for general work area plasticizing shall
be minimum 6 mil flame retardant plastic sheeting that meets the National Fire Protection
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8. Foam Sealant: Foam Sealant shall be expanding urethane Class 1 foam sealant with a UL 723
flame spread index of 25 or less, smoke developed index of 0, and a minimum operating
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temperature range between -‐100 F and 250 F.
9. Other Materials: All other materials, such as lumber, plywood, tools, adhesive, nails, hardware,
etc., required to perform the work described in this section shall be provided. Materials and
equipment shall be new or used, uncontaminated by asbestos, in serviceable condition, and
appropriate for the intended purpose.
10. Plywood: Plywood used for temporary partitions shall be minimum 3/8-‐inch C-‐D exterior grade.
11. Scaffolding: Provide scaffolding, ladders and or staging equipment, as necessary to accomplish
the work. Scaffolding may be of suspension type or standing type such as metal tube and
coupler, tubular welded frame, pole or outrigger type or cantilever type. The type, erection
requirements, and use of scaffolding shall comply with applicable OSHA provisions. Rungs of
metal ladders, scaffolds, and all surfaces of such equipment subject to foot traffic shall be
equipped with a nonskid surface. Temporary hand railing systems may need to be installed on
stairways.
12. Spray Adhesive: Spray Aerosol Adhesive shall be specially formulated to stick to sheet
polyethylene. The product shall contain no methylene chloride or restricted chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs).
13. Spraying Equipment: Equipment used to apply amended water or removal encapsulant shall be of
a low pressure type to prevent disturbance of the asbestos prior to physical controlled removal.
Asbestos encapsulant shall be spray-‐applied by an airless method.
14. Surfactant: Surfactant (Wetting Agent) shall consist of resin materials in a water base, which have
been tested to ensure materials are non-‐toxic and non-‐irritating to skin and eyes. Surfactant shall
be installed according to the manufacturer's written instructions.
15. Temporary Partitions: Temporary partitions shall extend from the floor to the ceiling and form an
airtight seal. They shall be built using wood or metal framing at 24 inch on-‐center faced with
plywood sheathing on both sides, and shall be braced as necessary. Both sides of the temporary
partition shall be covered with a double layer of 6 mil plastic sheeting, with joints staggered and
sealed with tape. Edges of the temporary partition at the floor, walls, and ceiling shall be taped
and caulked airtight.
16. Temporary Enclosures: Construct using wood, metal or plastic pipe framing with plastic sheeting
mounted on the interior of the work area. Provide curtain doors for entrance into temporary
enclosures.
17. Visual Barrier: Black plastic or similar opaque material to act as a visual screen. Barrier height
shall be 6 feet. Mount visual barrier on metal fence posts. Provide warning signs on visual
barrier.
18. Signs: Warning Signs shall be posted at the perimeter of the regulated area prior to abatement
operations in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101. Danger sign format and color
shall conform to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.200. The signs shall display the legend indicated
below:

DANGER
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CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA

19. Warning signs shall be posted outside all entrances and exits to the property, warning that
demolition work is being conducted.
20. Danger labels format and color shall conform to 29 CFR 1926.200. Danger labels shall display the
following legend/information in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(7):

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DANGER
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
AVOID CREATING DUST
CANCER AND LUNG
DISEASE HAZARD

21. Generator identification information shall be affixed to each package. DOT label format and color
shall conform to DOT Standard 49 CFR 172.304. Generator identification information labels shall
display the following legend/information in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 61.150(a)(1)(v):

GENERATORS NAME
FACILITY ADDRESS

22. DOT Markings and Labels: Markings and Labels shall be permanently affixed to all bags and
containers containing ACM, in accordance with DOT 49 CFR 172.304 and 172.407. Markings shall
display the following text:

RQ, ASBESTOS, NA 2212

23. Labels shall be diamond shape and shall be located near the marking text. Labels shall consist of
a diamond a minimum of 100 millimeters (mm) on each side with each side having a solid line
inner boarder 5.0 to 6.3 mm from the edge. The label shall be white with seven black vertical
stripes on the top half. Black stripes and white spaces shall be equally spaced. The lower half of
the label shall be white with the class number "9" underlined and centered at the bottom. Refer
to DOT 40 CFR 172.446 for label format.

24. Reuse of Containers: If impermeable containers used to transport bagged asbestos waste to the
landfill are to be reused, the empty containers shall display the following label:

RESIDUE:
LAST CONTAINED ASBESTOS RQ
2.4 UTILITIES
A. Provide cutoffs and/or temporary utilities as necessary to perform the asbestos abatement work.
Coordinate all utility hook-‐up and cutoffs with the Owner. Use qualified tradesmen for utility cutoffs
and installation of temporary service when necessary. Work shall be performed in a competent
manner by qualified and appropriately trained and licensed tradesmen.

1. Electrical Power: The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and securing temporary
electrical service from the existing infrastructure or providing for adequate onsite electrical
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2. Ground Fault Protection: All circuits used by the Contractor shall be equipped with ground fault
circuit interrupters (GFCI). The Contractor is responsible for connection to a temporary panel and
routing power to his work area.
3. Water Service: The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and securing a temporary water
source from existing infrastructure or shall provide adequate water storage and delivery
mechanisms on site during the project duration.
4. Wastewater: All water used by the Contractor during asbestos abatement activities shall be
collected when feasible and passed through a water filtration system capable of filtering and
retaining particles larger than 5.0 microns in size prior to being discharged into the sanitary
sewer.
2.5 DECONTAMINATION
A. Provide adequate facilities for the decontamination of workers. Decontamination enclosure systems
shall be placed adjacent to the work area and shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the
Contractor's personnel.
B. Provide change rooms and shower facilities that comply with 29 CFR 1910.141(d). The
decontamination area shall consist of an equipment room, shower area, and clean room in series.

1. Construct a three room structure using modular systems or build using rigid plastic pipe, metal or
wood framing. Interior floors, walls and ceiling shall be lined with two layers of 6 mil flame
retardant plastic sheeting. Provide the following: equipment room for removal of clothing;
shower room for decontamination of workers, and; clean room (change room) with lockers for
worker change of clothing.
2. The equipment room shall be supplied with impermeable, labeled bags and containers for the
containment and disposal of contaminated protective equipment.
3. Shower facilities provided shall comply with 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(3). The showers shall be
adjacent both to the equipment room and the clean room. The Contractor shall ensure that
workers perform proper decontamination.
4. The clean room shall be equipped with a locker or appropriate storage container for each
employee's use.
C. The Contractor shall ensure that workers enter and exit the work area through the decontamination
enclosure system.

1. All workers and authorized visitors shall enter the work area through the worker
decontamination enclosure system.
2. All workers shall sign the entry log, located in the clean room, upon each entry and exit. The log
shall be permanently bound and shall identify fully the facility, agents, Contractor(s), the project,
each work area, and respiratory protection employed.
3. In the clean room, remove and deposit street clothing within a locker provided for their use, and
put on protective clothing and respiratory protection before leaving the clean room.
4. Before entering the work area, the employer shall ensure that employees pass through the
equipment room.
5. Before leaving the work area, remove all gross contamination and debris from protective
clothing.
6. Remove protective clothing in the equipment room and deposit the clothing in labeled
impermeable bags or containers.
7. When exiting the work area workers shall shower and enter the clean room before changing into
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2.6 WORKER PROTECTION
A. The Contractor alone shall be responsible for the safety, efficiency, adequacy of his appliances, work
methods and for any damage which may result from Contractor's improper construction, maintenance,
or operation, respectively. He shall erect and maintain at all times adequate safeguards for the
protection of workmen and surrounding building occupants. The Contractor shall be responsible for
monitoring his own construction safety work practices for compliance with the applicable OSHA
regulations, and shall provide appropriate personnel protective equipment and training for his workers.

1. Biological/Chemical Hazards: The known hazard on site includes asbestos-‐containing material.
Off-‐specification materials located in and adjacent the structure may pose a hazard to site
workers. The Contractor shall provide materials, equipment, and training to his workers to
ensure their protection from these and any other chemical/biological hazards that may be
identified during the work.
2. Physical Hazards: In addition to the common physical hazards normally present on construction
sites, the known physical hazards specific to this project include: heat stress; contact with active
equipment, noise; and slip, trip, and fall hazards. The Contractor shall provide safety equipment
and training to his workers to ensure their protection from these and any other physical hazards
that may be present during the work.
3. Emergency Response: The Contractor shall establish an Emergency Response Team made up of
members of his work force. The Contractor shall designate a Team Leader and organize workers
who are trained to respond in the event of an accident or other emergency. Members of the
Emergency Response Team shall be knowledgeable in evacuation procedures and would be the
first to respond in the event of an emergency.
4. Workmen Protection: During the project period, the Contractor shall provide and maintain safety
equipment as required or necessary to properly complete the work. He shall provide and
maintain such barricades, warning signs and devices, temporary lighting, and other safety
measures necessary to properly protect workmen.
2.7 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. All phases of the work shall be executed by skilled craftsmen experienced in each respective trade.
Improperly trained, untrained, or inexperienced personnel shall not be allowed in the work areas.
B. The Superintendent shall be thoroughly familiar with and experienced in asbestos removal and related
work. The Site Superintendent shall have successfully completed training equivalent to the EPA Model
Accreditation Plan asbestos contractor and supervision course (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix
C). The Superintendent shall meet the requirements of a competent person set down in OSHA
Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(o). The supervisor shall be certified by Safe State Environmental Programs,
Chapter 822-‐X-‐2, Accreditation of Training Programs, Training Courses, Refresher Training Courses, and
Individuals Engaged in Asbestos-‐Related Activities.
C. All workers, who will come in direct contact with suspect ACM, shall have asbestos worker training as
outlined in this paragraph. All asbestos removal workers shall be knowledgeable, qualified, and trained
in the removal, handling, and disposal of asbestos material and in subsequent cleaning of the affected
environment. All asbestos abatement workers shall have successfully completed training equivalent to
the EPA Model Accreditation Plan asbestos worker training course (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E,
Appendix C). All workers shall be certified by Safe State Environmental Programs, Chapter 822-‐X-‐2,
Accreditation of Training Programs, Training Courses, Refresher Training Courses, and Individuals
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D. All asbestos training shall be certified by the appropriate State agency.
E. The Contractor shall provide medical surveillance for all workers engaged in asbestos removal. Provide
the medical examination in accordance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.134(b) and 1926.1101. The
Contractor shall ensure that all employee examination results are on file in his office, are available for
review, and are maintained in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(n)(3).
2.8 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for providing adequate respiratory protection at all times for
all workers in the work area. The types of respirators used shall be approved by the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for asbestos and in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1. Respiratory Protection Program: Where the use of respirators is required, the Contractor shall
develop a written standard operating procedure to govern selection and use of respirators. As a
minimum the program shall address components as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Program components shall include: written standard operating procedures; medical surveillance;
training in selection and use of respirators; proper fitting and fit testing; procedures for
inspection, cleaning, maintenance and storage; requirements for surveillance of work area
conditions and worker exposures; and respirator program evaluation requirements.
2. Negative Exposure Assessment: The Contractor shall produce a negative exposure assessment for
each asbestos removal task to be performed. The assessment may be developed using historical
air monitoring data that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(iii) produced within the
last 12 months combined with daily personnel monitoring during the work, or by providing an
initial exposure assessment and daily personnel monitoring during the work.
3. Minimum Respiratory Protection: The Contractor personnel who will come in direct contact with
ACM or suspect ACM shall wear approved half mask respirator equipped with HEPA filter as
minimum respiratory protection.
4. Personal/Area Monitoring: The Contractor shall conduct exposure assessments and monitoring in
accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101(f). The Contractor shall also perform area monitoring to
determine the extent of regulated area. Sample analysis results shall be provided to the Engineer
and shall be posted within 24 hours of collection. The Contractor shall be responsible for record
keeping requirements. The Engineer and/or Owner’s Representative may collect ambient air
samples and may observe the work practices to determine compliance by the Contractor.
2.9 WORKER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
A. Protective clothing and equipment shall conform to OSHA requirements. The Contractor shall perform a
hazards assessment and ensure personal protective equipment selected and used at the project location
is adequate and appropriate for the hazards. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for enforcing
personnel protection requirements.

1. Protective Clothing: Workers shall be provided with sufficient sets of properly fitting, full -‐ body
coveralls and protective gloves, and boot -‐ type foot covers. The Contractor shall provide the
Engineer, Owner, and authorized representatives suitable properly fitting protective clothing,
whenever they are required to enter the work area.
2. Equipment: Provide eye protection, ear protection, protective gloves, fall protection equipment,
non-‐slip steel toe shoes, and hard hats as required for job conditions or by applicable safety
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2.10 AIR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing air monitoring as outlined below.

1. Personnel air monitoring in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101.
2. Adjacent area air monitoring or air monitoring conducted in the work area during asbestos
removal, as applicable. The air monitoring and analysis shall be performed by the Air Monitoring
Specialist / firm hired by the Contractor. The air samples shall be analyzed by PCM, NIOSH
Method 7400.
3. The Engineer and/or Owner’s Representative may perform air monitoring in the adjacent area or
within the work area during any period of the project.
PART 3 - WORK PERFORMANCE
3.1 GENERAL WORK AREA PREPARATION
A. Perform asbestos abatement in accordance with procedures outlined 29 CFR 1926.1101 for Class I
asbestos work and Class II asbestos work.

1. Establish a regulated area, and restrict access into the work area. Provide warning signs around
the perimeter of the regulated area mounted on the visual barrier, or similar approach to the
work area.
2. Provide and install decontamination enclosure systems. Coordinate the location of the facility with
the Engineer or the Owner’s Representative.
3. Shut down, disconnect, and lock out or tag all electric power to the work area so that there is no
possibility of its reactivation until after clearance testing of the work area. Secure temporary power.
4. Install temporary lighting within the work area and decontamination enclosure systems.
5. Shut down, isolate, and lockout or tagout heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems if
any, which serve or which pass through the work area. Install critical seals on HVAC registers, grills,
and diffusers.
6. Seal floor drains, sumps, and other collection devices with plastic sheeting and plywood, as
necessary, and provide a system to collect all water used by the Contractor. Collected water shall be
passed through a water filtration system prior to being discharged into the sanitary sewer.
7. Ensure that the Contractor's communication equipment is in place, in operating condition, and in
operation during the work.
8. Completely seal airtight and isolate the work area where friable materials are to be removed. All
openings, including but not limited to doorways, windows, tunnels, ducts, grilles, and diffusers shall
be covered with plastic sheeting and taped airtight. Based on the locations and amount of ACM to
be removed it may be necessary to seal the work area from the exterior of the building. Smaller
openings through which pipe conduit passes, cracks, and other small penetrations of the work area
shall be sealed using foam sealant.
9. Maintain emergency and fire exits from the work areas or establish alternative exits satisfactory to
the local fire officials. Mark with luminescent paint on work area plastic barriers an outline of exit
door(s). Affix a razor knife beside the outline. Paint words "EMERGENCY EXIT" with luminescent
paint inside the door outline. Modify emergency exit door as necessary so it is secure from outside
the work area but permits exiting from the work area. Exits shall be checked daily against exterior
blockage or impediments to exiting.
10. Fire Extinguisher: A minimum of one extinguisher shall be provided for every 1,500 square feet
of floor area, with a maximum travel distance to an extinguisher of 75 feet. At least one
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within 5 feet of the equipment room and clean room. Place extinguishers in visible and
accessible locations.
11. Smoke Detectors: Provide one smoke detector in the decontamination enclosure clean room and
one in the work area adjacent to the AFD.
12. Cover the walls with one layer of 6 mil plastic sheet to a height of 5 feet. Cover the walls and
ceiling with one layer of 6 mil plastic sheet in the area with wall and ceiling material (such as
ceiling tiles, wall tiles, and other porous surfaces) which cannot be decontaminated by HEPA
vacuum and wet wiping.
13. Install and initiate operation of AFD(s).
3.2 NON-CONTAINED WORK AREA PREPARATION
A. Construction of a sealed, contained work area on the roof or outside of the structure is impracticable.
The following preparations shall be performed when preparing a non-‐contained work area for Class II
asbestos removal work.
1. Provide a roped -‐ off perimeter around the area where the ACM is to be removed and handled.
Post notices and warning signs around the perimeter of the work area.
2. Provide a decontamination enclosure system onsite.
3. Provide a system to collect all water used by the Contractor. Collected water shall bepassed
through a water filtration system prior to being discharged into the sanitary sewer.
3.3 GROSS REMOVAL AREA PREPARATION
A. To prepare a contained work area for gross removal asbestos abatement work, perform the following
preparations in conjunction with those outlined in Section 3.1 -‐ "General Work Area Preparation".

1. After establishing the decontamination enclosure systems, preclean and prepare the work area:

a. Remove all electrical and mechanical items, such as lighting fixtures, clocks, diffusers,
registers, escutcheon plates, etc. which cover any part of the surface to be worked on
with the work.
b. Remove all general construction items such as cabinets, casework, door and window trim,
moldings, ceilings, trim, etc., which cover the surface of the work as required to prevent
interference with the work.
c. Clean all contaminated furniture, equipment, and or supplies with a HEPA filtered vacuum
cleaner or by wet cleaning prior to being moved or covered. For contaminated items that
cannot be cleaned, dispose of as RACM.
d. Movable and loose items not removed by the Owner from work areas shall be removed
from work areas to a temporary location designated by the Owner or shall be disposed of
as general construction debris.
e. Joints of covers or casings shall be sealed with tape and fixed objects enclosed with a
minimum of one layer of 6 mil plastic sheeting sealed airtight with tape. Disassembly of
these fixed objects is not required unless otherwise noted.
3.4 PRE-‐REMOVAL INSPECTION
A. Prior to removal of any ACM, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer and request a pre-‐removal
inspection. Posting of warning signs, building of personnel and equipment decontamination enclosure

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systems, and all other preparatory steps shall have been taken prior to notification of the Engineer. The
Contractor shall not begin asbestos removal until the Engineer approves the work area preparations.
3.5 MAINTENANCE OF CONTAINED WORK AREA AND DECONTAMINATION ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
A. Inspection of Barriers: Ensure that barriers and plastic linings are effectively sealed and taped. Repair
damaged barriers and remedy defects immediately upon their discovery. Visually inspect enclosures at
the beginning and end of each work period. Use smoke methods to test effectiveness of barriers.
B. Repair of Damaged Polyethylene Sheeting: Remove and replace plastic sheeting which has been
damaged by removal operations or where the seal has failed allowing water to seep between layers.
Remove affected sheeting and wipe down entire area. Install new sheet plastic only when area is
completely dry.
C. Thoroughly clean the decontamination enclosure systems at the end of each 8 hour work shift, and
more frequently if required.
3.6 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-‐CONTAINING MATERIAL
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper removal of ACM from the work area using standard
abatement industry removal techniques. Work will be observed by the Engineer and the Owner’s
Representative. Approval of the Contractor's abatement techniques is required by the Engineer and the
Owner’s Representative to allow for the continuance of work.
B. ACM shall be wetted with amended water or removal encapsulant prior to being disturbed. Keep ACM
wet during removal and disposal of these materials. Material packed in disposal containers shall be in a
wet condition.
3.7 REMOVAL OF ROOFING MATERIALS (RF1 AND RF2)
A. Use methods and equipment which will keep the fiber count during removal operations to less than 0.1
f/cc of air when tested by NIOSH Method 7400.
B. Prepare the ground surface beneath the roofing removal area with plastic sheeting. Post appropriate
warning signs for the regulated area.
C. Mist the roofing during removal. Remove the roofing component as intact as possible. Wet the material
sufficiently to reduce the release of fibers. Continually wet the material during the removal process to
minimize fiber dispersion.
D. Loose dust generated from removal activities shall be immediately removed using a HEPA vacuum.
E. As the pieces of roofing are removed, wrap them in two layers of plastic and place in labeled containers
for transport.
3.8 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-‐CONTAMINATED DEBRIS (FD1)
A. The work area shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Section titled "Gross
Removal Area Preparation.”

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B. Mist the debris to be removed in order to sufficiently wet the material to minimize additional fiber
release.
C. The wetted debris may be scooped and double-‐bagged for off-‐site disposal. Continually wet the
material during the removal process to minimize fiber dispersion.
D. Once gross debris has been removed, HEPA vacuum the remaining floor and wall surface to remove any
remaining debris.
3.9 REMOVAL OF SURFACING MATERIAL (TC1 AND WT1)
A. The work area shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Section titled "Gross
Removal Area Preparation.”
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper removal of surfacing ACM from the work area using
standard abatement industry removal techniques. The Contractor shall use methods and equipment
which will keep the fiber count during removal operations to less than 0.1 f/cc of air when tested by
NIOSH Method 7400.
C. Thoroughly wet ACM to be removed prior to stripping and/or tooling to reduce fiber dispersal into the
air. Accomplish wetting by a fine spray (mist) of amended water or removal encapsulant. Saturate
material sufficiently to wet to the substrate. Allow time for amended water or removal encapsulant to
penetrate material thoroughly. If amended water is used, spray material repeatedly during the work
process to maintain a continuously wet condition. If a removal encapsulant is used, apply in strict
accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Where necessary, carefully strip away while
simultaneously spraying amended water or removal encapsulant on the installation to minimize
dispersal of asbestos fibers into the air.
D. After completion of all stripping work, surfaces from which ACM have been removed shall be wet
brushed and sponged or cleaned by some equivalent method to remove all visible residues.
3.10 REMOVAL OF THERMAL SYSTEM INSULATION (PI1, PI2, AC1, PW1, DT1, DT2, AND BI1)
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper removal of thermal system insulation (TSI) ACM from
the work area using standard abatement industry removal techniques. In locations where TSI removal is
required that are not part of a contained work area, the removal shall be conducted using glove-‐bag
techniques. The Contractor shall use methods and equipment which will keep the fiber count during
removal operations to less than 0.1 f/cc of air when tested by NIOSH Method 7400. Approval of the
Contractor's abatement techniques is required by the Engineer to allow for the continuance of work.
B. Thoroughly wet ACM to be removed prior to stripping and/or tooling to reduce fiber dispersal into the
air. Accomplish wetting by a fine spray (mist) of amended water or removal encapsulant. Saturate
material sufficiently to wet to the substrate. Allow time for amended water or removal encapsulant to
penetrate material thoroughly. If amended water is used, spray material repeatedly during the work
process to maintain a continuously wet condition. If a removal encapsulant is used, apply in strict
accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Where necessary, carefully strip away while
simultaneously spraying amended water or removal encapsulant on the installation to minimize
dispersal of asbestos fibers into the air. As material is removed, wrap it in two layers of plastic and place
it in labeled containers for transportation and disposal.

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C. After completion of all stripping work, surfaces from which ACM have been removed shall be wet
brushed and sponged or cleaned by some equivalent method to remove all visible residues.
3.11 REMOVAL OF FLOORING MATERIAL (TILE AND MASTIC FT1 – FT9)
A. The work area shall be prepared as described in Sections 3.1 and 3.3. Use methods and equipment that
will keep the fiber count during removal operations to less than 0.1 f/cc of air when tested by NIOSH
Method 7400.
B. Mist floors covered with asbestos-‐containing tile or black flooring mastic with amended water. Wet the
material sufficiently to reduce the release of fibers if the tiles are broken upon removal. Continually wet
the material during the removal process to minimize fiber dispersion.
C. Completely remove floor material, leveling compound, and bulk of adhesive mastic using appropriate
tools and materials. Removal all layers down to the subfloor. As material is removed, wrap it in two
layers of plastic and place it in labeled containers for transport.
D. Completely remove all bulk mastic. Mastic shall be removed as ACM. Use of approved non-‐hazardous
mastic solvent will be permitted to remove adhesive mastic from the floor.
E. After completion of mastic removal, thoroughly wash the floor. No bulk mastic residue shall remain on
the floor surface following removal and cleaning. It is not necessary to remove asphaltic stain from the
sub-‐floor or concrete.
3.12 REMOVAL OF FIRE DOORS
A. Fire doors should be abated by disposing of the intact door. Remove fire doors from hinges or elevator
doors from tracks.
B. Wrap doors in two layers of plastic and place in labeled containers for transport.
3.13 ADDITIONAL REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Daily Clean Up: Remove all loose ACM, debris, and bulk dust from the work area at the end of each
work shift. In no instance shall loose ACM, debris, or bulk dust remain in the work area after completion
of a work shift.
B. Stop Work Order: Stop work immediately if the work area barrier is breached in any manner. Do not
resume asbestos abatement inside the work area until authorized in writing by the Engineer.
3.14 STOP WORK ORDER
A. Fiber Concentration: The Engineer and/or the Owner’s Representative will stop the work should the
fiber count in the work exceed 0.1 f/cc or adjacent non-‐work areas exceed 0.01 f/cc of air, or the
background count (the greater of these two values will be used as the reference). Work shall not
resume until the condition(s) causing the increase are corrected by the Contractor and affected areas
have been cleaned as directed by the Engineer and/or the Owner’s Representative.

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B. Imminent Danger: The Engineer and/or Owner’s Representative will stop the work should a condition
or action creates a hazard that could be deemed as presenting imminent danger to the workers,
building occupants, or public. Work shall not resume until the condition(s) causing the hazard are
corrected by the Contractor and the Engineer has authorized the work resumption in writing.
3.15 WORK AREA CLEARANCE PROCEDURES
A. The operation of the pressure differential system is used to remove airborne fibers generated by the
abatement work.
B. The Contractor shall notify the Owner’s Representative (Engineer) for final clearance visual inspection
and clearance air monitoring.
C. Cleaning of the work areas prepared as "gross removal" areas shall be conducted in accordance with the
four step procedure with two cleanings of the primary barrier plastic prior to its removal and two
cleanings of the room surfaces to remove any new or existing contamination.

1. First Cleaning: Carry out a first cleaning of all surfaces of the work area including items of
remaining sheeting, tools, scaffolding and/or staging by use of damp-‐cleaning and mopping,
and/or a HEPA filtered vacuum. Do not perform dry dusting or dry sweeping. Use each surface of
a cleaning cloth one time only and then dispose of as contaminated waste. Continue this
cleaning until there is no visible debris from removed materials or residue on plastic sheeting or
other surfaces.
2. Remove all primary filters in air handling system(s) and dispose of as asbestos-‐containing waste.
Replace with new filters.
3. After the surfaces have passed a visual inspection verifying that all debris and residue has been
removed from the sheet plastic, allow a waiting period that is long enough for the HEPA-‐filtered
fan units operating in the work area to provide 96 air changes to clean air of airborne asbestos
fibers. Use oscillating fans as necessary to assure circulation of air in all parts of work areas
during this period. Maintain pressure differential system(s) in operation for the entire 96 air
change period.
4. Second Cleaning: Carry out a second cleaning of all surfaces in the work area in the same manner
as the first cleaning.
5. Removal of Primary Barriers: Immediately following the second cleaning of the primary plastic,
remove all primary barrier sheeting and material decontamination unit, if there is one, leaving
only:
a. Critical Barrier: Which forms the sole barrier between the Work Area and other portions
of the building or the outside.
b. Critical Barrier Sheeting: Over lighting fixtures, ventilation openings, doorways, and other
openings.
c. Decontamination Unit: For personnel, in operating condition.
d. Pressure Differential System: Maintain in continuous operation.
6. Third Cleaning: Carry out a third cleaning of all surfaces in the work area in the same manner as
the first cleaning immediately after removal of primary barrier plastic. This cleaning is now being
applied to existing room surfaces.
7. Contractor's Inspection: At the completion of the third above cleaning, visually inspect all
surfaces. Re-‐clean the work area if any dust or debris is found. At completion of this inspection,
sweep entire work area including walls, ceilings, ledges, floors and other surfaces in the work
area with exhaust from forced-‐air equipment (electric leaf blower or equivalent). Do not direct
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cleaning. Continue this process until no debris dust or other material is found while sweeping of
all surfaces with forced-‐air equipment. After a visual inspection, again wait for a period of time
long enough for the HEPA-‐filtered fan units operating in the work area to provide 96 air changes
to allow HEPA filtered fan units to clean air of airborne asbestos fibers. Use oscillating fans as
necessary to assure circulation of air in all parts of work areas during this period. Maintain
pressure differential system in operation for the entire 96 air change period.
8. Final Cleaning: Carry out a final cleaning of all surfaces in the work area in the same manner as
the previous cleaning.
9. Contractor's Inspection: After final cleaning, perform a complete visual inspection of the entire
work area including: all surfaces, ceiling, walls, floor, decontamination unit, all plastic sheeting,
seals over ventilation openings, doorways, windows, and other openings; look for debris from
any source, residue on surfaces, dust or other matter. During visual inspection sweep entire
work area including walls, ceilings, ledges, floors, and other surfaces in the room with exhaust
from forced air equipment (electric leaf blower or equivalent). If any debris, residue, dust or
other matter is found repeat final cleaning and continue decontamination procedure from that
point. When the area is visually clean, and if after sweeping of all surfaces with leaf blower, no
debris, residue, dust or other material is found, complete the certification at the end of this
section. Visual inspection is not complete until confirmed in writing, on the certification, by the
Owner’s Representative.
D. When cleaning is complete, visual clearance will be conducted by the Owner’s Representative (Engineer)
of each area (for non-‐friable materials).
E. Due to the presence of friable materials, final clearance air sampling will be required. For work areas
where containment has been erected, when the work area passes the Owner’s Representative's
(Engineer) visual inspection, and the work area is completely dry, the Owner’s Representative
(Engineer) shall perform clearance testing using aggressive air sampling techniques. Air sampling will
be periodically in several site visits.
1. Number and Volume of Samples: The number and volume of air samples given in Table 3.14.1 is
the minimum required. The exact number and volume of samples collected by the Engineer may
increase depending upon job conditions and the analytical method used.
2. Sampling sensitivity: For transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis, based on a limit of
detection (LOD) of 0.005 fibers/ cubic centimeter on the filter and a 95% confidence limit, a
sample volume of sufficient size that a single sample indicates compliance with the limit values
given below. A sample must be at or below the LOD to indicate that it is at or below the limit
value.

Table 3.14.1 – Clearance Sampling Criteria Using TEM Analysis
Analytical
Sensitivity
Location Minimum Number Approximate Sampling Rate
(structures
Sampled of Samples Volume (Liters) (liters/minute)
/cubic

centimeter)
Each work area 5 per work area 0.005 ≥1200 10
Outside Each
5 per area 0.005 ≥1200 10
Work Area
Work Area One per set of Open for 30
0.005 0
Blank(s) samples seconds
Outside Work One per set of Open for 30
0.005 0
Area Blank samples seconds
One per set of
Laboratory Blank 0.005 0 Do not open
samples

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3. Analysis: Analysis will be performed using the analysis method set forth in the AHERA regulation
40 CFR Part 763 Appendix A Subpart E.
4. Asbestos Structures: Referred to in this section include asbestos fibers, bundles, clusters or
matrices, as defined by the method of analysis.
5. Release Criteria: Decontamination of the work site is complete if either of the following two sets
of conditions are met:
a. Work Area Samples are below the filter background levels
1) All Work Area sample volumes are greater than 1,200 liters for a 25 millimeter
(mm) sampling cassette.
2) The average concentration of asbestos of the five Work Area Samples does not
exceed the filter background level of 70 structures per square millimeter of filter
area.
b. Work Area Samples are not statistically different from Outside samples
1) All sample volumes except for blanks are greater than 560 liters for a 25 mm
sampling cassette.
2) The average asbestos concentration of the three blanks is below the filter
background level of 70 structures per square millimeter of filter area.
3) Average asbestos concentrations in Work Area Samples are not statistically
different from Outside samples, as determined be the Z-‐test calculation found in
40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix A (Z is less than or equal to 1.65).
F. After all cleaning, inspections, and clearance requirements have been met:

1. Shut down and remove the pressure differential system. Seal HEPA filtered fan units, HEPA
vacuums and similar equipment with 6 mil polyethylene sheet and duct tape to form a tight seal
at intake end before being moved from work area.
2. Remove personnel decontamination unit.
3. Remove the Critical Barriers separating the Work Area from the rest of the building or the
outside. Remove any small quantities of residual material found upon removal of the plastic
sheeting with wet wiping, HEPA filtered vacuum cleaners and local area protection. If significant
quantities, as determined by the Inspector, are found, then the entire area affected shall be
decontaminated.
4. Remove all equipment, materials, and debris from the work site.
5. Dispose of all asbestos-‐containing waste material as RACM.
3.16 LOAD-‐OUT AND DISPOSAL OF ACM
A. All asbestos-‐containing material and resultant debris shall be considered as RACM. RACM shall be
handled, packaged, transported, and disposed in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101,
DOT 49 CFR 171,172 and 173, and EPA Standard 40 CFR Part 61.
B. Packaging of RACM shall conform to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101, DOT 49 CFR 171,172 and 173,
and EPA Standard 40 CFR Part 61. RACM waste shall be placed in a wet condition into properly labeled
disposal bags or containers. Waste materials shall be double-‐bagged or wrapped in two layers of 6 mil
plastic sheeting before load-‐out from the work area. All air shall be evacuated from disposal bags with
a HEPA filtered vacuum prior to sealing.

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3.17 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS WASTE
A. Sealed and labeled disposal bags or waste containers shall be used to transport RACM waste to the
landfill. Procedures for hauling and disposal shall comply with 40 CFR Part 61, 49 CFR Part 171 and 172,
and other applicable state, regional, and local government regulations.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the total removal and disposal of materials in an approved
landfill as designated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
C. A properly completed "Waste Shipment Record" form shall accompany asbestos waste transported to a
disposal site. Refer to 40 CFR Part 61 for example format of the form.
D. Provide pedestrian barricades and post with visible Danger Signs during activities involving movement
of containerized asbestos waste from the work area, or when loading or unloading containerized
asbestos waste. Place signed barricade in a manner that will sufficiently block passage of a pedestrian
into a waste handling area. Barricade Danger Sign legend, text size, style and arrangement shall
conform to the requirements of EPA Standard 40 CFR Part 61.149 (d)(1).
E. Only sealed disposal containers are permitted to be deposited in landfill. Workers shall place asbestos
waste in the landfill. Throwing or dumping of containers shall not be allowed. Workers unloading and
handling the sealed bags/drums at the disposal site shall wear appropriate personnel protective
equipment including respirators and protective clothing.

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PART 4 - CERTIFICATE OF WORKER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT/ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKERS FORM


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CERTIFICATE OF WORKER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKERS
PROJECT NAME/CONTRACT NUMBER:

NAME OF COMPANY
NAME OF EMPLOYEE SSN:
I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT WORKING WITH ASBESTOS CAN BE DANGEROUS. INHALING ASBESTOS
FIBERS HAVE BEEN LINKED WITH TYPES OF LUNG DISEASE AND CANCER. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I SMOKE AND INHALE
ASBESTOS FIBERS THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING LUNG CANCER IS GREATER THAN THAT OF THE NON-‐SMOKING
PUBLIC.
Your employer's contract for the above project requires that: you be provided with and complete formal and project
specific training, you be supplied with proper personal protective equipment and applicable training in its use, and that
you receive a medical examination to evaluate your physical capacity to perform your assigned work tasks if you wear a
respirator or your exposure to airborne asbestos fibers is greater that the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL).
These things are to be done at no cost to you. By signing this certification, you are acknowledging that your employer
has met these obligations to you.
FILL IN BELOW THOSE ITEMS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE. NOTE: EMPLOYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING.
INITIAL TRAINING: I have completed an asbestos abatement training course for Workers; Contractor / Supervisor /
Class III (circle one) that meets EPA and the State of Alabama's requirements.
Date Completed
REFRESHER TRAINING: I have completed annual refresher on the above asbestos training courses.
Date Completed
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: I have had a medical examination within the last twelve months which was paid for by my
employer. I was personally provided a copy and informed of the results of that examination. Check one below:

A physician determined (there were __) (there were no __) limitations to performing asbestos related work. Date
medical exam was performed

Employee Signature Date
Printed Name

Contractor's Competent Person or Industrial Hygienist
Signature Date
Printed Name


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PART 5 - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION JUSTIFICATION FORM


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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION JUSTIFICATION

Project Name:

Location:

Date of Submittal:

Date(s) Historic Monitoring Data Was Collected:

Based upon airborne asbestos fiber counts encountered on previous projects of a similar type under work place
conditions closely resembling the processes, type of material, control methods, work practices, and environmental
conditions used and prevailing in the Contractor's current operations, the following level of respiratory protection is
proposed for the indicated operations to maintain an airborne fiber concentration below 0.005 fibers per cubic
centimeter (f/cc) exposure limit inside the respirator facepiece of the abatement worker.

Operation Anticipated Respiratory Protection F/CC in
F/CC Protection Factor Mask
Work Area Preparation

Removal of friable ACM
Removal of Non-‐friable ACM
Removal of roofing ACM
Cleanup of ACM and debris
Disposal of waste material at landfill
Other (describe)

The Contractor certifies that to the best of his knowledge and belief the above represent a true and accurate
representation of airborne fiber concentrations expected for the operations indicated, and are based upon airborne
fiber data from projects with similar materials and operations performed within the past one year period. If
requested by the Owner, the Contractor shall provide backup documentation for verification of the above data.

CHECK ONE:
Data will serve as Negative Exposure Assessment
Data will serve as historic data only
Contractor
Signature Date


REPORT OF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
AND GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION
RAMSAY-MCCORMACK BUILDING ADDITIONS
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
BUILDING & EARTH PROJECT NO: BH170134
PREPARED FOR:
ArchitectureWorks, LLP
JUNE 12, 2017

Bldg & Earth Office Address
Office_City, Office_State Office_Zip
Ph: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
www.BuildingAndEarth.com
June 12, 2017
ArchitectureWorks, LLP
130 Nineteenth Street South
Attention: Cindy Coyle
Subject: Report of Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Evaluation

Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions
Birmingham, Alabama
Building & Earth Project No: BH170134
Dear Ms. Coyle:
Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. has completed the authorized subsurface exploration and
geotechnical engineering evaluation for the proposed Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions
located at intersection of Avenue East and 19th Street Ensley in Birmingham, Alabama.
The purpose of this exploration and evaluation was to determine general subsurface conditions
at the site and to address applicable geotechnical aspects of the proposed construction and site
development. The recommendations in this report are based on a physical reconnaissance of the
site and observation and classification of samples obtained from five (5) soil test borings
conducted at the site. Confirmation of the anticipated subsurface conditions during construction
is an essential part of geotechnical services.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide consultation services for the proposed project. If you
have any questions regarding the information in this report or need any additional information,
please call us.
Respectfully Submitted,
BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC.
Feng Zhu, Ph.D. George P. Ballock, P.E

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Regional Vice President
Birmingham, AL  Auburn, AL  Huntsville, AL  Montgomery, AL  Mobile, AL

Columbus, GA  Louisville, KY  New Orleans, LA  Raleigh, NC  Dunn, NC
Jacksonville, NC  Springdale, AR  Little Rock, AR  Tulsa, OK  Oklahoma City, OK  Durant, OK
Table of Contents
1.0 PROJECT & SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 GEOTECHNICAL SITE CHARACTERIZATION ................................................................................................... 4
3.1 GEOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 EXISTING SURFACE CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
EXISTING FILL MATERIAL ................................................................................................................................. 6
RESIDUAL SOILS ............................................................................................................................................... 7
LIMESTONE BEDROCK ...................................................................................................................................... 7
AUGER REFUSAL ............................................................................................................................................... 8

GROUNDWATER ............................................................................................................................................... 8
SEISMIC SITE CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 9
4.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 9
4.1 INITIAL SITE PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2 SUBGRADE EVALUATION ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 MOISTURE SENSITIVE SOILS ................................................................................................................................ 11
4.4 UNDERCUTTING OF EXISTING FILL MATERIAL ................................................................................................... 11
4.5 UNDERCUTTING OF LOW CONSISTENCY SOILS (1-2 STORY BUILDING ADDITIONS) .................................... 12
4.6 STRUCTURAL FILL .................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.7 EXCAVATION CONSIDERATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 13
4.8 UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL ................................................................................................................................... 13
4.9 LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE CONSIDERATION ............................................................................................ 13
4.10 WET WEATHER CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 14
5.0 FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................14
5.1 SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS (1-2 STORY BUILDING ADDITIONS) ...................................................................... 14
5.2 DRILLED PIERS (10-STORY BUILDING ADDITION) ............................................................................................ 15
6.0 BELOW GRADE WALLS.........................................................................................................................................18
7.0 FLOOR SLABS ..........................................................................................................................................................21
8.0 SUBGRADE REHABILITATION ............................................................................................................................21
9.0 CONSTRUCTION MONITORING .......................................................................................................................22
10.0 CLOSING AND LIMITATIONS ..........................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX
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Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Evaluation,
Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions, Birmingham, Alabama
Project No: BH170134, June 12, 2017
1.0 PROJECT & SITE DESCRIPTION
The subject site is located at intersection of Avenue East and 19th Street Ensley in
downtown Ensley. Information relative to the proposed site and the proposed
development is listed in Table 1 below. Photographs depicting the current site condition
are presented on the following page.
Development
Detail Description
Item
Size (Ac.) ±0.8
Existing Development Existing 10-story office tower and parking lot
Vegetation Few trees in the northwest area of the site
General Site Slopes No
Retaining Walls No
Drainage Good
Cuts & Fills Minimum cuts and fills (assumed)
No. of Bldgs 3
Square Ft. 14,400
Stories One 10-story building addition and

Two 1-2 story building additions
Construction Unknown
Proposed Column Loads 10-story building addition: Less than 550 kips
Buildings 1-2 story building additions: Less than 250 kips
Wall Loads 10-story building addition: Less than 18 kips per linear foot
1-2 story building additions: Less than 5 kips per linear foot
Preferred Foundation 10-story building addition: Drilled Piers

1-2 story building additions: Conventional shallow foundation
Preferred Slab 10-story building addition: Structural Slab

1-2 story building additions: Concrete slab-on-grade
Table 1: Project and Site Description
Reference: Grading plan was not available at the time of this report. Structural information was provided by
Mr. Owens in an email dated June 6, 2017
Notes:
1. If actual loading conditions exceed the anticipated loads, Building & Earth Sciences should
be allowed to review the proposed structural design and its effects on our recommendations
for foundation design.
2. When the site and grading plan are finalized, Building & Earth should be allowed to review
the plans and their effects on our recommendations.
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Figure 1: Site Photo – North side of building (looking south)
Figure 2: Site Photo – Northeast of building (looking west)
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2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The authorized subsurface exploration was performed on May 25 and 26, 2017 in
conformance with our proposal BH19039, dated May 2, 2017. Occasionally some
modification of the scope outlined in our proposal is required to provide for proper
evaluation of the encountered subsurface conditions.
The purpose of the geotechnical exploration was to determine general subsurface

conditions at specific boring locations and to gather data on which to base a geotechnical
evaluation with respect to the proposed construction. The subsurface exploration for this
project consisted of five (5) soil test borings. Two (2) of the borings were extended beyond
their auger refusal depth using rock coring techniques to evaluate the rock at those
locations. The site was drilled using a CME 550 ATV Drill rig equipped with an automatic
hammer.
Two piezometers were installed at the site for long-term groundwater monitoring. The
soil boring and piezometer locations were determined in the field by a representative of
our staff by measuring distances from existing site features. As such, the boring and
piezometer locations shown on the Boring Location Plan attached to this report should
be considered approximate.
The soil samples recovered during our site investigation were visually classified and
specific samples were selected by the project engineer for laboratory analysis. The
laboratory analysis consisted of:
 Ten (10) Natural Moisture Content Tests.

 Four (4) Atterberg Limits Tests.
 Four (4) Unconfined Compression Tests on rock samples.
The results of the laboratory analysis are presented on the enclosed Boring Logs and in
tabular form in the Appendix of this report. Descriptions of the laboratory tests that were
performed are also included in the Appendix.
The information gathered from the exploration was evaluated to determine a suitable
foundation type for the proposed structure. The information was also evaluated to help
determine if any special subgrade preparation procedures will be required during the
earthwork phase of the project.
The results of the work are presented within this report that addresses:
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 Site geology and potential impact on the site development.

 Summary of existing surface conditions.
 A description of the subsurface conditions encountered at the soil test boring
locations including a description of the groundwater conditions observed in the
boreholes during drilling, as well as long-term groundwater monitoring.
 Rock Quality Designations (RQD).
 Presentation of laboratory test results.
 Evaluation of appropriate Deep Foundations.
 Recommendations to be used for foundation design, including appropriate
foundation types, bearing pressures and depths, and settlement estimates.
 Site preparation considerations including material types to be expected at the site
and treatment of unsuitable soils, if encountered.
 Compaction requirements and recommended criteria to establish suitable material
for structural backfill.
 Mapped Spectral Accelerations for short periods and at 1-second period (SS and
S1, respectively).
 Site coefficients (Fa and Fv).
 Maximum Considered Spectral Response Accelerations for short periods and at 1-
second period (SMS and SM1, respectively).
 Design Spectral Response Accelerations for short periods and at 1-second period
(SDS and SD1, respectively).
 Recommendations for retaining walls and below grade walls, including coefficient
of friction and earth pressure coefficients.
3.0 GEOTECHNICAL SITE CHARACTERIZATION
The following discussion is intended to create a general understanding of the site from a
geotechnical engineering perspective. It is not intended to be a discussion of every
potential geotechnical issue that may arise, nor to provide every possible interpretation
of the conditions identified. The following conditions and subsequent recommendations
are based on the assumption that significant changes in subsurface conditions do not
occur between boreholes. However, anomalous conditions can occur due to variations in
existing fill that may be present at the site, or the geologic conditions at the site, and it
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will be necessary to evaluate the assumed conditions during site grading and foundation
installation.
3.1 GEOLOGY
Based on published information the site is underlain by the Conasauga Formation of
Cambrian Age. The Conasauga Formation typically consists of thin-to-medium-bedded
limestone with thin partings of shale. The beds are usually folded and fractured.
Weathering of this formation results in a clayey or silty-clay soil that ranges from 5 to 50+
feet in thickness. The bedrock surface is highly irregular. Pinnacles may project to the
surface, and limestone boulders and fragments occur throughout the soil zone. The
formation is also susceptible to vertical clay filled slots and seams.
Published geologic literature indicates that the Conasauga Formation is prone to the
development of sinkholes. Although the site is prone to the development of sinkholes,
there is no certainty that a sinkhole or other related features will or will not develop in the
future. However, this area is much more susceptible to sinkhole development than an area
underlain by sandstone or shale. Voids were not encountered during our field
exploration, however, it is noted that no water return was obtained during rock
coring in boring B-05.
Key factors involved in the absence or presence of sinkhole activity in a particular area are
the presence of soluble, carbonate rock and the movement of groundwater through the
rock. As groundwater is moved from carbonate strata, cavities or voids within the rock
that were once water-filled become open. Residual clay overlying the voids and situated
between the bedrock and ground surface begins to "spall" or migrate into these voids.
This spalling results in new voids which are located in the clay. As spalling continues
upward, the overlying clay eventually can no longer support itself and a depression forms
at the surface, resulting in a sinkhole.
Based on the Engineering Geology of the Adamsville Quadrangle, Alabama (1979) the site
is located approximately 0.2 miles east of a trust fault and about 1 mile away from an area
identified as most susceptible to subsidence by sinkhole collapse.
3.2 EXISTING SURFACE CONDITIONS

At the time of our field exploration, a portion of the subject site was occupied by the
Ramsay-McCormack building, also known as the Bank of Ensley building. The Ramsay-
McCormack building is a 10-story, 144 feet tall art-deco style office tower, with basement,
completed in 1929. The building is currently surrounded by a chain link fence. Light grass
and a few scattered trees were observed mostly on the northwest side of the building. To
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the east of the building is a small parking lot and alleyway. To the north of the building is
a gravel lot. A previous building was located on the northern half of the gravel lot. Based
on the available Google Earth aerial image of the site, this building appears to have been
demolished at some time between December 2003 and April 2005.
Approximately 3 to 4 inches of topsoil were encountered in borings B-01, B-04 and B-05.
Approximately 3 inches of gravel were encountered at the surface of boring B-02. In
boring B-03, approximately 4 inches of concrete and 6 inches of aggregate base material
were encountered at the surface. The topsoil, concrete and base depths reported on the
boring logs should only be construed as an estimate and actual conditions during
construction will vary. The topsoil, root zone, concrete, and aggregate base layers may be
thicker in unexplored areas of the site, which can affect the quantities of material removed
during site grading.
3.3 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

A generalized stratification summary has been prepared using data from the soil test
borings and is presented in the table below. The stratification depicts the general soil
conditions and strata types encountered during our field investigation.
Stratum Typical Description Consistency

No. Thickness
1 3 - 10 in. Topsoil, Gravel, Concrete and Base N/A
Existing Fill – Fat Clay (CH) or Sandy Clay Medium Stiff to Very Stiff/
2 1.2 ft.
(SC) Loose to Medium Dense
Typically Medium Stiff to Very
3 16.5 – 41.5 ft. Residual soils – Lean Clay (CL)
Stiff
Bedrock - Weathered Limestone (B-04 Very Poor to Good rock mass
4 22.7 - 27 ft.
and B-05, only) quality
Table 2: Stratification Summary
Subsurface soil profiles have also been prepared based on the data obtained at the
specific boring locations. The subsurface soil profiles are presented in the Appendix. For
specific details on the information obtained from individual soil borings, please refer to
the Boring Logs included in the Appendix. The elevations of the borings indicated in this
report were estimated from Google Earth.
EXISTING FILL MATERIAL

Existing fill was encountered in all borings beneath the topsoil, gravel or base material.
The existing fill layer typically extended to depths of 1.5 to 2.0 feet below the existing
ground surface. The existing fill layer consisted of fat clay (CH) or clayey sand (SC).
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In borings B-01 and B-02 the existing fill layer consisted of fat clay and extended to
approximately 1.5 to 2 feet below the ground surface. The fat clay was generally medium
stiff to very stiff and was dark brown and reddish brown in color. In borings B-04 and B-
05 the existing fill consisted of very loose to loose clayey sands (SC) and extended to
approximately 1.5 below the ground surface. The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) N-
values within the fill layer ranged from 5 to 20 Based on the N-values, the existing fill
layer appears to be poorly to moderately compacted. Trace of rock, asphalt, glass, bricks
and concrete fragments were observed in the samples from the fill layer.
The moisture content of the fill samples tested ranged from approximately 10 to 21
percent. Atterberg Limits Tests performed on a selected SC fill sample exhibited low
plasticity with a Liquid Limit of (LL) of 29 and a Plasticity Index (PI) of 15.
RESIDUAL SOILS
Residual soils, materials formed by the in-place weathering of the parent bedrock, were
encountered in all boring locations below the existing fill layer and extended to auger
refusal depths. The residual soils consisted of lean clay (CL). The CL soils were generally
medium stiff to very stiff. Low consistency soils (N≤6) were encountered in the upper 5
feet of the CL soils in all of borings except B-02. N-values below 5 feet typically increased
with depth.
The moisture content of selected CL samples tested ranged from approximately 15 to 23

percent. Atterberg Limits Tests performed on selected CL soils samples exhibited low to
medium plasticity with Liquid Limits (LL) between 24 and 34 and Plasticity Indices (PI)
between 9 and 20.
LIMESTONE BEDROCK
Auger refusal was encountered in all of borings at depths ranging from 18.5 to 43 feet
below existing grades. Borings B-04, and B-05 were extended past their refusal depths
using rock coring techniques and were terminated at depths ranging from 47.7 to 59.8
feet below existing grades. Rock cores were obtained below the refusal level to evaluate
the character and continuity of the refusal material or rock mass. Additional information
such as recovery, rock quality designation (RQD), and unconfined compressive strength
results are included in the Appendix.
In general, the bedrock consisted primarily of limestone. Very poor limestone rock mass
quality was encountered in boring B-05 with RQD value of 0%. The coring advance in
boring B-05 was very slow and very little sample recovery occurred. This could be due to
issues with the coring equipment or to the nature of the rock material. There were no
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voids or very soft zones encountered in boring B-05. Coring advance in boring B-04 was
significantly faster. Sample recovery was also good in boring B-04. The limestone
generally exhibited fair to good rock mass quality in boring B-04. Recovery in boring B-
04 generally ranged from 45% to 100%, except in Run #2 (27.8 to 32.8 feet), where a
recovery of 13% was recorded. Due to the very limited recovery in boring B-05, rock core
compressive strength test results obtained from boring B-04 were used for the analysis in
this report. Photographs of the rock cores are included in the Appendix.
AUGER REFUSAL
Auger refusal is the drilling depth at which the borehole can no longer be advanced using
soil drilling procedures. Auger refusal can occur on hard soil, boulders, buried debris or
bedrock. Coring is required to sample the material below auger refusal. Auger refusal
was encountered in all borings at the depths below.
Boring No. Depth (ft) Boring No. Depth (ft)

B-01 27.0 B-04 25.0
B-02 43.0 B-05 28.0
B-03 18.5
Table 3: Auger Refusal Depths
GROUNDWATER
At the time of drilling, groundwater was encountered in four of the five borings at depths
ranging from 18.5 feet to 29 feet below the surface. At the end of drilling, groundwater
was measured in 3 of the borings at depths ranging from 9 to 12 feet below the existing
surface elevation. Water levels reported are accurate only for the time and date reported.
The borings were backfilled the same day that they were drilled. Piezometers were
installed on 5/26/17 in P-01 and P-02 to provide longer term groundwater elevation
information. Groundwater data is included in the following table.
Groundwater Groundwater Groundwater
Boring
Depth at time Depth at end Depth On
No.
of drilling (ft) of drilling (ft) 6/8/17 (ft)
B-01 27.0 9.0 -
B-02 29.0 -
B-03 18.5 12.0 10.0
B-05 27.5 9.0 -
P-01* - 10.3
P-02* - 7.5
Table 4: Groundwater Depth
* Piezometer was installed.
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SEISMIC SITE CLASSIFICATION

Evaluation of the seismic site classification is summarized in the following table.
Basis of Evaluation Recommended Site Classification
2015 International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7, Chapter 20 C
The SeisOpt® refraction microtremor (ReMi®) method was used to determine the Seismic Site Class of
the building areas. SeisOpt® ReMi® Vs30 software uses data from conventional seismograph and P-wave
geophones to estimate average shear wave velocities and one and two-dimensional shear wave profiles
to a depth of 100 feet below the existing site grades. These velocities are used to classify a building site
with the IBC site Class A through E designation. The average shear wave velocity (Vs) in the upper 100
feet was 2405 feet per second (ft/s) on 18th Ave and 2451 feet per second (ft/s) on Ave E. The results of
the shear wave velocity analysis are included in the Appendix.
Table 5: Seismic Site Classification
According to Figure 1613.3.1(1) of the IBC 2015, the project site has a mapped 0.2 second
spectral response acceleration (Ss) of 0.268g. Based on Figure 1613.3.1(2), the project has
a mapped 1.0 second spectral response acceleration (S1) of 0.106g.
Using Tables 1613.3.3(1) and 1613.3.3(2), the mapped spectral accelerations, and Site
Class C; the site coefficients Fa and Fv have been determined to be 1.2 and 1.69,
respectively. The maximum considered spectral response accelerations, SMS and SM1, were
determined to be 0.321g and 0.180g, respectively. The design spectral response
accelerations, SDS and SD1, were determined to be 0.214g and 0.120g, respectively.
4.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
A grading plan was not available at the time of this report. Based on the existing
topography, we assumed grades will remain virtually unchanged. Depending on the final
building configuration more significant cuts could be required due to the existing
retaining wall at the east property boundary.
Based on our evaluation of the subsurface soil information, and the anticipated
foundation loads, it appears that the 10-story building addition construction can be
supported on deep foundations (drilled piers) and the two 1-2 story building additions
can be supported on conventional shallow foundations. If a different type of
foundation system is preferred, Building & Earth should be allowed to review the
site development recommendations to verify that they are appropriate for the
preferred foundation system.
The primary geotechnical concerns for this project are:
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 The presence of low consistency soils (N ≤ 6) in the upper 5 feet across the site.
 The presence, compaction and composition of the existing fill material.
 The presence of relatively shallow groundwater.
 Moisture sensitive soils encountered throughout the site.
Recommendations addressing the site conditions are presented in the following sections.
4.1 INITIAL SITE PREPARATION

All trees, roots, topsoil, gravel, concrete and deleterious materials should be removed
from the proposed construction areas. Approximately 3 to 10 inches of topsoil, gravel,
concrete and base material were observed in the borings. Undercutting will be required
to remove the existing fill material and low consistency soil encountered across the site.
A geotechnical engineer should observe stripping and grubbing operations to evaluate
that all unsuitable materials are removed from locations for proposed construction.
Because of past use of the site, buried structures could be encountered such as
foundations, utility lines, septic tanks, etc. If encountered, they should be removed
and backfilled in accordance with requirements outlined in the Structural Fill section
of this report.
Materials disturbed during clearing operations should be stabilized in place or, if

necessary, undercut to undisturbed materials and backfilled with properly compacted,
approved structural fill.
During site preparation activities, the contractor should identify borrow source materials
that will be used as structural fill and provide samples to the testing laboratory so that
conformance to the Structural Fill requirements outlined below and appropriate moisture-
density relationship curves can be determined.
4.2 SUBGRADE EVALUATION

We recommend that the project geotechnical engineer or a qualified representative
evaluate the subgrade after the site is prepared. Some unsuitable or unstable areas may
be present in unexplored areas of the site. All areas that will require fill or that will support
structures should be carefully proofrolled with a heavy (40,000 # minimum), rubber-tired
vehicle at the following times.
 After an area has been stripped, and undercut if required, prior to the
placement of any fill.
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 After grading an area to the finished subgrade elevation in a building or

pavement area.
 After areas have been exposed to any precipitation, and/or have been exposed
for more than 48 hours.
Some instability may exist during construction, depending on climatic and other factors
immediately preceding and during construction. If any soft or otherwise unsuitable soils
are identified during the proofrolling process, they must be undercut or stabilized prior
to fill placement, pavement construction, or floor slab construction. All unsuitable material
identified during the construction shall be removed and replaced in accordance with the
Structural Fill section of this report.
4.3 MOISTURE SENSITIVE SOILS

Moisture sensitive lean clays (CL) and clayey sands (SC) were encountered across most of
the site during the subsurface exploration. These soils will degrade if allowed to become
saturated. Therefore, not allowing water to pond by maintaining positive drainage and
temporary dewatering methods (if required) is important to help avoid degradation and
softening of the soils.
The contractor should anticipate some difficulty during the earthwork phase of this
project if moisture levels are moderate to high during construction. Increased moisture
levels will soften the subgrade and the soils may become unstable under the influence of
construction traffic. Accordingly, construction during wet weather conditions should be
avoided, as this could result in soft and unstable soil conditions that would require ground
modification, such as in place stabilization or undercutting.
4.4 UNDERCUTTING OF EXISTING FILL MATERIAL

Previously placed fill material was encountered in all of the borings. We do not know the
quality or origin of the fill, nor whether density tests were performed during its placement.
Our limited data indicates that the fill was poorly to moderately compacted during
placement. Traces of rock fragments and debris such as brick, asphalt, concrete, and glass
fragments were noted in the samples from the fill layer. We recommend that the existing
fill layer be completely undercut in the proposed building areas and replaced with new
approved structural fill. The undercutting should extend at least 5 feet horizontally outside
the proposed building areas. Areas outside the building pad should be carefully evaluated
during construction and selectively undercut if necessary.
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The undercutting should be conducted under the observation of the geotechnical

engineer or his representative. Once the undercut is complete, the areas planned for
construction should be proofrolled in order to identify any soft soils requiring removal.
4.5 UNDERCUTTING OF LOW CONSISTENCY SOILS (1-2 STORY BUILDING ADDITIONS)

Low consistency soils (N≤6) were encountered in all of the borings within the building
footprint in the upper 5 feet, with the exception of boring B-02. Low consistency soils
should be undercut to a stable, suitable subgrade. Approximately 5 feet of undercutting
is expected in the vicinity of B-01 and B-03 to remove the existing fill layer and the upper
low consistency residual soils. The undercutting should extend laterally 5 feet outside the
building footprint. In parking areas, the low consistency soils should be undercut to a
stable subgrade or to one foot below the planned grade (bottom of base layer) and
stabilized using a layer of geogrid (TX-140) and at least 12 inches of dense graded base
material, if necessary. The undercutting should be conducted under the observation of
the geotechnical engineer or his representative.
Some unsuitable or unstable areas may be present in unexplored areas of the site. Once
the undercut is complete, the areas planned for construction should be proofrolled in
order to identify any additional soft soils requiring removal.
The undercut soils should be replaced with structural fill. Clean, non-organic, non-
saturated soils taken from the undercut area can be re-used as structural fill. The
placement procedure, compaction and composition of the structural fill must meet the
requirements of the Structural Fill section of this report.
4.6 STRUCTURAL FILL

Requirements for structural fill on this project are as follows:
Soil Type USCS
Property Requirements Placement Location
Classification
GW, GP, GM,
Sand and All locations and depths with proper
SW, SP, SM or Maximum 2” particle size
Gravel drainage.
combinations
Clay CL, SC, GC LL<50, PI<25, d>100 pcf All locations and depths.
Clay CH N/A Not suitable for structural fill.
Silt ML, MH N/A Not suitable for structural fill.
On-site soils CL, SC As listed above As listed above.

Table 6: Structural Fill Requirements
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Notes:
1. LL indicates the soil Liquid Limit; PI indicates the soil Plasticity Index; d indicates the maximum dry
density as defined by the density standard outlined in the table below.
2. Laboratory testing of the soils proposed for fill must be performed in order to verify their
conformance with the above recommendations.
3. Any fill to be placed at the site should be reviewed by the geotechnical engineer.
Placement requirements for structural fill are as follows:
Specification Requirement
Maximum 8-inch loose lifts when compacted with large heavy compaction
Lift Thickness equipment. Maximum 6-inch loose lifts when compacted with lightweight
compaction equipment (thinner lifts may be required in confined locations).
Minimum of 98 percent of maximum dry density as defined by ASTM D698 at all
Density
locations and depths.
± 2 percent of optimum moisture as defined by ASTM D698 for cohesive soils. For
cohesionless soils with greater than 12 percent passing the US Standard No. 200
Moisture
sieve, ± 3 of optimum moisture as defined above. Moisture requirement is waived for
cohesionless soils with less than 12 percent passing the No. 200 sieve.
One test per 2,500 sf in building areas and one test per 5,000 sf in pavement areas
Density Testing
with minimum of 3 tests per lift. One test per 200 feet of trench backfill with minimum
Frequency
of 2 tests per lift.
Table 7: Structural Fill Placement Requirements
4.7 EXCAVATION CONSIDERATIONS

All excavations performed at the site should follow OSHA guidelines for temporary
excavations. Excavated soils should be stockpiled according to OSHA regulations to limit
the potential cave-in of soils.
4.8 UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL

All utility trenches must be backfilled and compacted in the manner specified above for
structural fill. It may be necessary to reduce the lift thickness to 4 to 6 inches to achieve
compaction using hand-operated equipment.
4.9 LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE CONSIDERATION

The potential for soil moisture fluctuations within building areas and pavement subgrades
should be reduced to lessen the potential of subgrade movement. Site grading should
include positive drainage away from buildings and pavements. Excessive irrigation of
landscaping poses a risk of saturating and softening soils below shallow footings and
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pavements, which could result in settlement of footings and premature failure of

pavements.
4.10 WET WEATHER CONSTRUCTION

Excessive movement of construction equipment across the site during wet weather may
result in ruts, which will collect rainwater, prolonging the time required to dry the
subgrade soils.
During rainy periods, additional effort will be required to properly prepare the site and
establish/maintain an acceptable subgrade. The difficulty will increase in areas where clay
or silty soils are exposed at the subgrade elevation. Grading contractors typically
postpone grading operations during wet weather to wait for conditions that are more
favorable. Contractors can typically disk or aerate the upper soils to promote drying
during intermittent periods of favorable weather. When deadlines restrict postponement
of grading operations, additional measures such as undercutting and replacing saturated
soils or stabilization can be utilized to facilitate placement of additional fill material.
5.0 FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS
According to provided preliminary loading information, column loads will be less than
550 kips and wall loads will be less than 18 kips per linear foot for the 10-story building
addition construction. Column loads will be less than 250 kips and wall loads will be less
than 5 kips per linear foot for the 1-2 story building addition construction. If actual
loading conditions exceed our anticipated loads, Building & Earth Sciences should
be allowed to review the proposed structural design and its effects on our
recommendations for foundation design.
5.1 SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS (1-2 STORY BUILDING ADDITIONS)

Based on the conditions encountered during our field investigation and after our site
preparation and grading recommendations are implemented, the proposed 1-2 story
building additions can be supported on conventional shallow foundations designed using
an allowable soil bearing capacity of 2,500 psf.
Even though computed footing dimensions may be less, column footings should be at
least 24 inches wide and strip footings should be at least 18 inches wide. These
dimensions facilitate hand cleaning of footing subgrades disturbed by the excavation
process and the placement of reinforcing steel. They also reduce the potential for
localized punching shear failure. All exterior footings should bear at least 24 inches
below the adjacent exterior grade. Total settlement of footings designed and
constructed as recommended above should be 1 inch or less.
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5.2 DRILLED PIERS (10-STORY BUILDING ADDITION)

Drilled piers are a commonly used deep foundation system for heavy settlement sensitive
structures. Drilled piers extended to continuous, competent rock can be used to support
the proposed building. Using this approach, an auger is used to excavate soil; and rock
removal techniques are used to remove broken or discontinuous rock to reach a
competent bearing strata. The excavation is kept open using temporary casing, which is
removed as concrete is placed in the shaft to complete the foundation.
A design decision to be addressed when using rock sockets is whether to neglect one or
the other component of resistance (side or base), for the purpose of evaluating the drilled
pier capacity. For strong rock, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recommends
to use either side friction or end bearing resistance only, but not both. It is our opinion
that the use of drilled piers sized for only end bearing is appropriate for this site for the
following reasons:
 The drilled pier base will be bearing in rock which is either massive or tightly
jointed. The unconfined compressive strength of the limestone tested ranged from
approximately 8.06 ksi to 15.39 ksi. The presence of cavities, voids or soft soil seams
can be verified with test probes.
 The conditions are suitable for the preparation of a clean base. This can be verified
by visual observation prior to concrete placement.
 The amount of rock removal is a major factor in the drilled pier foundation costs.
The use of a high allowable end bearing capacity will reduce the amount of rock
removal required for the shafts.
The depth of the upper rock surface varied from 18.5 to 28 feet below the existing ground
surface. Hard rock excavation will be required in order to prepare a level bearing surface
for the drilled piers. The amount of rock excavated will vary at any particular location. The
amount of rock excavation required to achieve a suitable bearing condition will have a
major impact on the foundation construction costs. Based on the information obtained at
the core locations, we anticipate that competent bedrock will be encountered on or near
the rock surface. For preliminary budgeting purposes, we recommend that rock
excavation quantities averaging twice the pier diameter be used in areas of competent
rock. A concrete overage factor of 1.4 times the neat shaft volume is also recommended.
The table below summarizes the approximate depths and elevations where rock surface
and competent rock were encountered at each boring location.
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Boring Approximate Depth to Rock Approximate Elevation of Rock

Number Surface (ft) Surface (ft)
B-04 25.0 523.0
B-05 40.0 507.0
Table 8: Summary of Subsurface Conditions for Drilled Piers
Notes:
1. The depths provided in this table are measured from the existing ground surface.
2. The depths and elevations of competent rock are based on evaluation of rock cores
extracted at the boring locations or auger refusal depth and may not depict all
conditions within the subject site.
3. The elevations of the borings were estimated from Google Earth.
A factor of safety of 3.0 was used for the drilled pier analysis. We recommend that at least
10 feet of continuous rock be present below the bottom of the drilled shaft. The following
table summarizes the design parameters for drilled piers bearing in continuous limestone:
Parameter Value
Minimum Diameter 30 in.
Allowable End Bearing Pressure 130 ksf
Allowable Skin Friction for Uplift Resistance 7.6 ksf (concrete on rock socket)
Minimum Spacing 3 x Pier Diameter
Group Reduction Factor None*
* We understand that pier groups will not be used.
Table 9: Design Parameters for Drilled Piers
Estimated settlements were calculated using SHAFT® (Version 2012.7.10). The anticipated
settlement values were less than 0.35 inch for a 30-inch diameter pier. The anticipated
settlement of larger piers is less than that estimated for the 30-inch pier.
A Building & Earth engineer or qualified representative should observe the installation of
production piers to check that the installation criteria are implemented. Test holes must
be performed in order to verify rock continuity. A minimum of one 2-inch diameter
test hole should be drilled in each pier excavation. The test hole should be drilled in
the center of the pier excavation, and should extend a minimum of twice the pier
diameter, or 10 feet, whichever is greater. We recommend that drilled piers have a
minimum diameter of 30 inches to allow for cleaning and reviewing the exposed bearing
surface. Loose material and fractured rock should be removed from the bearing surface.
Bearing elevations will be adjusted based on actual conditions encountered. Alternative
recommendations can be provided if anomalous or unforeseen conditions occur.
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Proper installation of drilled piers is essential to the success of the foundation system. In
addition to structural considerations, certain safety hazards to personnel exist during
construction and observation. The following guidelines should be observed during the
installation of drilled piers:
 Prior to shaft entry or inspection:

o Install metal casing in excavations over 4 feet or where the risk of sidewall
collapse is present.
o Monitor subsurface atmosphere with appropriate gas detection equipment.
o Outfit personnel with OSHA (or MSHA) approved safety equipment including
harness and separate safety line.
 Concrete Placement:
o Concrete slump of 5 to 8 inches.
o The concrete may be placed by “free-fall” if the concrete is not allowed to strike
the reinforcement or the sides of the temporary casing. Otherwise, tremies or
centering chutes should be used.
o Clean bearing and socket surface of loose debris.
o Place concrete the same day excavation is completed.
o Maintain positive head of concrete during casing removal to prevent
contamination.
 Should water enter the excavation:

o Maintain a maximum water level of less than 2 inches.
o Continue dewatering until concrete is placed.
 Should water infiltration exceed pump limits:

o Allow water to attain static level.
o Pump or tremie concrete to bottom of excavation.
o Maintain a minimum 5 feet hose tremie embedment into the concrete during
placement.
The analysis of uplift effects was not included in our scope of services. The length and
diameter required to resist uplift loads should be determined by the structural engineer
of record, applying the provided skin friction uplift resistance. We understand that the
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lateral evaluation of the drilled pier will be performed by the structural engineer. Soil
parameters to be used for the evaluation of individual pier behavior under lateral loading
conditions are presented in the Appendix. The soil parameters were estimated based on
visual inspection of the soil and rock samples, laboratory test results, SPT N-values and
engineering judgment.
The following items should be considered during the preparation of construction

documents and foundation installation:
 The geotechnical engineer of record should observe the exposed foundation

bearing surfaces prior to concrete placement to verify that the conditions
anticipated during the subsurface exploration are encountered.
 All bearing surfaces must be free of soft or loose soil prior to placing concrete.
 Concrete should be placed the same day the excavations are completed and
bearing materials verified by the engineer. If the excavations are left open for an
extended period, or if the bearing surfaces are disturbed after the initial
observation, then the bearing surfaces should be reevaluated prior to concrete
placement.
 Water should not be allowed to pond in foundation excavations prior to concrete
placement or above the concrete after the foundation is completed.
 Wherever possible, the foundation concrete should be placed “neat”, using the
sides of the excavations as forms. Where this is not possible, the excavations
created by forming the foundations must be backfilled with suitable structural fill
and properly compacted.
 The building pad should be sloped to drain away from the building foundations.
 Roof drains should be routed away from the foundation soils.
6.0 BELOW GRADE WALLS
We understand that below grade walls are planned for the site development. The below
grade walls planned at the site should bear into newly placed structural fill or residual soil,
and may be dimensioned for an allowable bearing pressure of 2,500 psf.
We typically recommend that all below grade walls be backfilled with free-draining
granular fill such as No. 57 stone (ASTM D448). The lowest earth pressures are developed
when stone fill is placed in the zone defined by projecting a 1(H):1(V) line from the base
of the wall to the finished subgrade elevation / ground surface as shown in Figure 7. If
soil is used for backfill, the pressures will be greater and, as a minimum, a drainage blanket
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(at least 2 feet wide) should be used so that hydrostatic pressure does not develop on the
wall. A layer of suitable filtration fabric, such as Amoco/ProPex 4545 or Mirafi N140 or
equivalent, should be placed between the soil and stone backfill to reduce migration of
soil fines into the drainage zone behind the wall.
Because the stone fill behind the wall may support structures, the fill must be placed and
compacted in a systematic manner. The stone fill should be placed in lifts not exceeding
six (6) inches and compacted using a vibratory plate compactor. Because density tests
cannot be performed in open graded aggregate, the fill placement and compaction
should be visually monitored.
The following earth pressures are recommended for design of stem walls (if any) and
below-grade walls. At rest parameters should be used to design walls that are not allowed
to rotate or translate. Appropriate surcharge loads must be included in the design.
Soil Parameters and Earth Pressure Values
Equivalent Fluid Unit Weights for

Soil Parameters
Active & At-Rest Earth Pressures (pcf)*
Backfill Material Effective

Wet Unit Weight Angle of Active
At-Rest Condition
(pcf) Internal Condition
Friction
ASTM No. 57 Stone 110 36° 45 30
Residual Soil 120 36° 67 47
Structural Fill 125 28° 66 45
Table No. 10: Soil Parameters and Earth Pressure Values

* Assumes level backfill and no surcharge loading
Note: A triaxial test was not performed for determination of soil parameters. Soil parameters were instead
estimated based on N-values, our experience with similar soils, and engineering judgment only.
Lateral earth pressures are greater for walls with free-draining material placed in a zone
steeper than the 1(H):1(V) projection recommended above. In that case, we recommend
that walls be designed using the soil parameter values for structural fill as shown in the
table above.
The recommended lateral earth pressure values are based on a fully-drained condition. If
hydrostatic pressure is allowed to build up behind walls, additional pressures will develop.
The No. 57 aggregate backfill will function as a drainage blanket. The drainage blanket
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should have a minimum width of 2 feet and should be wrapped in filter fabric to minimize
intrusion of fines. A perforated drain line should be installed at the base of the wall
footing and should extend to a sump where water can be collected and removed or drains
should discharge by gravity flow to a suitable outfall.
Generalized below grade wall schematics are presented below.
Figure 3: Wall Backfill Details
Lateral pressures arising from surcharge loading, earthquake loading, and groundwater,
should be added to the above earth pressures to determine the total lateral pressures. In
addition, transient loads imposed on the retaining walls by construction equipment
during backfilling should be taken into consideration. Excessively heavy grading
equipment (that could impose temporary excessive lateral pressures) should not be
allowed within 5 feet (horizontally) of the walls.
Passive earth pressures of materials adjacent to the retaining wall footings as well as
bearing material friction at the footing bases may be used to resist shear. The following
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table presents recommended allowable friction coefficient values and passive earth
pressure values for the anticipated materials.
Soil Parameter Values Resisting Shear
Friction Passive Earth Pressure, Equivalent

Material Description
Coefficient Fluid Unit Weight, PCF
Residual and Compacted Structural Fill 0.3 300
Table No. 11: Soil Parameter Values Resisting Shear
The use of passive resistance requires that the material adjacent to the footing base not
be removed (for utility installation, excavation, etc.)
7.0 FLOOR SLABS
Site development recommendations presented in this report should be followed to

provide for subgrade conditions suitable for support of grade supported slabs. Floor
slabs will be supported on stiff residual soil or newly placed structural fill.
Floor slabs for the proposed building should be supported on a minimum four (4) inches
thick compacted layer of free-draining, granular material, such as AASHTO No. 610 or 57
stone. The purpose of this layer is to serve as a leveling course and act as a capillary break
for moisture migration through the subgrade soil.
Depending on the proposed floor covering, consideration should be given to the use of
a polyethylene vapor barrier. The slabs should be appropriately reinforced (if required) to
support the proposed loads.
With addition of the granular material, an effective modulus of subgrade reaction of 150
pci can be used in the design of grade supported building floor slabs.
8.0 SUBGRADE REHABILITATION
The subgrade soils often become disturbed during the period between initial site grading
and construction of surface improvements. The amount and depth of disturbance will
vary with soil type, weather conditions, construction traffic, and drainage.
The engineer should evaluate the subgrade soil during final grading and prior to stone
placement to verify that the subgrade is suitable to receive pavement base or floor slabs.
The final evaluation may include proofrolling or density tests.
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Subgrade rehabilitation can become a point of controversy when different contractors are
responsible for mass and final grading. The construction documents should specifically
state which contractor will be responsible for maintaining and rehabilitating the subgrade.
Rehabilitation may include wetting, mixing, and re-compacting soils that have dried
excessively or drying soils that have become wet.
9.0 CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
Field verification of site conditions is an essential part of the services provided by the
geotechnical consultant. In order to confirm our recommendations, it will be necessary
for Building & Earth personnel to make periodic visits to the site during site grading.
Typical construction monitoring services are listed below.
 Periodic observation and consultation by a member of our engineering staff during

site development.
 Continuous monitoring during structural fill placement.
 Continuous monitoring during drilled pier installation.
 Field density tests during structural fill placement.
 Observation and verification of the bearing surfaces exposed after foundation
excavation.
 Molding and testing of concrete cylinders.
 Structural steel inspection.
 Sampling of asphalt for verification and coring for determination of in-place
thickness and density.
10.0 CLOSING AND LIMITATIONS
This report was prepared for ArchitectureWorks, LLP, for specific application to the
Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions located in Birmingham, Alabama. The information
in this report is not transferable. This report should not be used for a different
development on the same property without first being evaluated by the engineer.
The recommendations in this report were based on the information obtained from our
field exploration and laboratory analysis. The data collected is representative of the
locations tested. Variations are likely to occur at other locations throughout the site.
Engineering judgment was applied in regards to conditions between borings. It will be
necessary to confirm the anticipated subsurface conditions during construction.
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This report has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted standards of
geotechnical engineering practice. No other warranty is expressed or implied. In the
event that changes are made, or anticipated to be made, to the nature, design, or location
of the project as outlined in this report, Building & Earth must be informed of the changes
and given the opportunity to either verify or modify the conclusions of this report in
writing, or the recommendations of this report will no longer be valid.
The scope of services for this project did not include any environmental assessment of
the site or identification of pollutants or hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner
is concerned about environmental issues Building & Earth would be happy to provide an
additional scope of services to address those concerns.
This report is intended for use during design and preparation of specifications and may
not address all conditions at the site during construction. Contractors reviewing this
information should acknowledge that this document is for design information only.
An article published by the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA), titled Important

Information About Your Geotechnical Report, has been included in the Appendix. We
encourage all individuals to become familiar with the article to help manage risk.
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Appendix Table of Contents
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION METHODOLOGIES ........................................................................................... 1
DRILLING PROCEDURES – STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (ASTM D1586) ........................... 1
ROCK CORING ................................................................................................................................................... 1
BORING LOG DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................ 3
DEPTH AND ELEVATION................................................................................................................................ 3
SAMPLE TYPE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAMPLE NUMBER............................................................................................................................................. 3
BLOWS PER INCREMENT, REC%, RQD% ................................................................................................. 3
SOIL DATA ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
SOIL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4
GRAPHIC .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
REMARKS ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
SOIL CLASSIFICATION METHODOLOGY..................................................................................................................... 5
KEY TO LOGS......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
KEY TO HATCHES ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
BORING LOCATION PLAN ............................................................................................................................................... 9
SUBSURFACE SOIL PROFILES ........................................................................................................................................ 10
BORING LOGS..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
LABORATORY TEST PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................. 12
DESCRIPTION OF SOILS (VISUAL-MANUAL PROCEDURE) (ASTM D2488) ............................. 12
POCKET PENETROMETER ............................................................................................................................ 12
NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT (ASTM D2216) ............................................................................... 12
ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D4318).......................................................................................................... 12
UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST ON ROCK SAMPLES (ASTM D7012) ............................. 12
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS ..................................................................................................................... 13
Table A-1: General Soil Classification Test Results ....................................................................... 13
Table A-2: Rock Core Test Results....................................................................................................... 13
ROCK CORE PHOTOGRAPHS ........................................................................................................................................ 14
HISTORICAL AERIAL IMAGES OF THE SITE .............................................................................................................. 15
REMI® SURVEY .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
SHAFT OUTPUT .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GEOTECHNICAL-ENGINEERING REPORT ............................ 18
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION METHODOLOGIES
The subsurface exploration, which is the basis of the recommendations of this report, has
been performed in accordance with industry standards. Detailed methodologies employed
in the investigation are presented in the following sections.
DRILLING PROCEDURES – STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (ASTM D1586)
At each boring location, soil samples were obtained at standard sampling intervals with a
split-spoon sampler. The borehole was first advanced to the sample depth by augering and
the sampling tools were placed in the open hole. The sampler was then driven 18 inches
into the ground with a 140-pound automatic hammer free-falling 30 inches. The number
of blows required to drive the sampler each 6-inch increment was recorded. The initial
increment is considered the “seating” blows, where the sampler penetrates loose or
disturbed soil in the bottom of the borehole.
The blows required to penetrate the final two (2) increments are added together and are
referred to as the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) N-value. The N-value, when properly
evaluated, gives an indication of the soil’s strength and ability to support structural loads.
Many factors can affect the SPT N-value, so this result cannot be used exclusively to evaluate
soil conditions.
The SPT testing was performed using a drill rig equipped with an automatic hammer.
Automatic hammers mechanically control the height of the hammer drop, and doing so,
deliver higher energy efficiency (90 to 99 % efficiency) than manual hammers (60 %
efficiency) which are dropped using a manually operated rope and cathead system. Because
historic data correlations were developed based on use of a manual hammer, it is necessary
to adjust the N-values obtained using an automatic hammer to make these correlations
valid. Therefore, an energy correction factor of 1.3 was applied to the recorded field N-values
from the automatic hammer for the purpose of our evaluation. The N-values discussed or
mentioned in this report and shown on the boring logs are recorded field values.
Samples retrieved from the boring locations were labeled and stored in plastic bags at the
jobsite before being transported to our laboratory for analysis. The project engineer
prepared Boring Logs summarizing the subsurface conditions at the boring locations.
ROCK CORING
Rock coring was performed in accordance with ASTM Specification D2113-99. During the
coring operations the rock cores were placed in core boxes at the site and transported to
our laboratory for identification and classification. At the laboratory the rock type was
identified and the “recovery” and “rock quality designation” (RQD) was determined. The
recovery is the ratio of the length of sample obtained to the length of the run cored, as a
percent. The RQD is the percentage of the length of the core run which has rock segments
of moderately hard or harder rock four inches or greater in length, compared to the total
length of the run. The percent recovery and RQD are related to rock soundness and
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continuity. Generalized rock descriptions, percent recovery, and RQD values are shown on
the boring logs.
Rock cores were obtained in two (2) of the five (5) boring locations, B-04, and B-05.
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BORING LOG DESCRIPTION
Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. used the gINT software program to prepare the attached boring
logs. The gINT program provides the flexibility to custom design the boring logs to include
the pertinent information from the subsurface exploration and results of our laboratory
analysis. The soil and laboratory information included on our logs is summarized below:
DEPTH AND ELEVATION

The depth below the ground surface and the corresponding elevation are shown in the first
two columns.
SAMPLE TYPE
The method used to collect the sample is shown. The typical sampling methods include Split
Spoon Sampling, Shelby Tube Sampling, Grab Samples, and Rock Core. A key is provided at
the bottom of the log showing the graphic symbol for each sample type.
SAMPLE NUMBER
Each sample collected is numbered sequentially.
BLOWS PER INCREMENT, REC%, RQD%

When Standard Split Spoon sampling is used, the blows required to drive the sampler each 6-
inch increment are recorded and shown in column 5. When rock core is obtained the recovery
ration (REC%) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD%) is recorded.
SOIL DATA
Column 6 is a graphic representation of four different soil parameters. Each of the parameters
use the same graph, however, the values of the graph subdivisions vary with each parameter.
Each parameter presented on column 6 is summarized below:
 N-value- The Standard Penetration Test N-value, obtained by adding the number of
blows required to drive the sampler the final 12 inches, is recorded . The graph labels
range from 0 to 50.
 Qu – Unconfined Compressive Strength estimate from the Pocket Penetrometer test in
tons per square foot (tsf). The graph labels range from 0 to 5 tsf.
 Atterberg Limits – The Atterberg Limits are plotted with the plastic limit to the left, and
liquid limit to the right, connected by a horizontal line. The difference in the plastic and
liquid limits is referred to as the Plasticity Index. The Atterberg Limits test results are
also included in the Remarks column on the far right of the boring log. The Atterberg
Limits graph labels range from 0 to 100%.
 Moisture – The Natural Moisture Content of the soil sample as determined in our
laboratory.
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SOIL DESCRIPTION
The soil description prepared in accordance with ASTM D2488, Visual Description of Soil
Samples. The Munsel Color chart is used to determine the soil color. Strata changes are
indicated by a solid line, with the depth of the change indicated on the left side of the line and
the elevation of the change indicated on the right side of the line. If subtle changes within a
soil type occur, a broken line is used. The Boring Termination or Auger Refusal depth is shown
as a solid line at the bottom of the boring.
GRAPHIC
The graphic representation of the soil type is shown. The graphic used for each soil type is
related to the Unified Soil Classification chart. A chart showing the graphic associated with
each soil classification is included.
REMARKS
Remarks regarding borehole observations, and additional information regarding the
laboratory results and groundwater observations.
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION METHODOLOGY
Symbols
Major Divisions Group Name & Typical Description
Lithology Group
Gravel and Well-graded gravels, gravel – sand mixtures, little or

GW no fines
Gravelly Clean Gravels
Soils (Less than 5% fines) Poorly-graded gravels, gravel – sand mixtures, little
GP or no fines
More than
Coarse
50% of
Grained coarse GM Silty gravels, gravel – sand – silt mixtures
Gravels with Fines
Soils fraction is
larger than (More than 12% fines)
No. 4 sieve GC Clayey gravels, gravel – sand – clay mixtures
More than
50% of Sand and
material is Sandy SW Well-graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines
Clean Sands
larger than Soils
No. 200 (Less than 5% fines) Poorly-graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no
sieve
SP fines
More than
size 50% of
coarse SM Silty sands, sand – silt mixtures
fraction is Sands with Fines
smaller than
No. 4 (More than 12% fines)
SC Clayey sands, sand – clay mixtures
sieve
Inorganic silts and very find sands, rock flour, silty or

ML clayey fine sands or clayey silt with slight plasticity
Fine Silts and
Inorganic
Clays
Grained Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity, gravelly
CL clays, sandy clays, silty clays, lean clays
Soils Liquid Limit
less than 50
Organic OL Organic silts and organic silty clays of low plasticity
More than
50% of
Inorganic silts, micaceous or diatomaceous fine
material is Silts and MH sand, or silty soils
smaller
Clays Inorganic
than
No. 200 CH Inorganic clays of high plasticity
Liquid Limit
sieve
greater than
size
50 sieve Organic clays of medium to high plasticity, organic
Organic OH silts
Peat, humus, swamp soils with high organic

Highly Organic Soils PT contents
Table 1: Soil Classification Chart (based on ASTM D2487)
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION METHODOLOGY
Building & Earth Sciences classifies soil in general

accordance with the Unified Soil Classification 60
System (USCS) presented in ASTM D2487. Table 1
and Figure 1 exemplify the general guidance of 50
the USCS. Soil consistencies and relative densities CH or OH
Plasticity Index (PI)
are presented in general accordance with 40
Terzaghi, Peck, & Mesri’s (1996) method, as
shown on Table 2, when quantitative field and/or 30
laboratory data is available. Table 2 includes CL or OL
Consistency and Relative Density correlations 20
with N-values obtained using either a manual MH or OH
hammer (60 percent efficiency) or automatic 10
7
CL-ML ML or OL
hammer (90 percent efficiency). The Blows Per 4
0
Increment and SPT N-values displayed on the
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
boring logs are the unaltered values measured in
Liquid Limit (LL)
the field. When field and/or laboratory data is not
available, we may classify soil in general
accordance with the Visual Manual Procedure Figure 1: Plasticity Chart (based on ASTM D2487)
presented in ASTM D2488.
Non-cohesive: Coarse-Grained Soil Cohesive: Fine-Grained Soil
SPT Penetration Estimated Range of

SPT Penetration (blows/foot) Unconfined Compressive
Consistency
(blows/foot) Relative Automatic Manual Strength (tsf)
Density Hammer* Hammer
Automatic Manual
<2 <2 Very Soft < 0.25
Hammer* Hammer
0-3 0-4 Very Loose 2-3 2-4 Soft 0.25 – 0.50
3-8 4 - 10 Loose 3-6 4-8 Medium Stiff 0.50 – 1.00
8 - 23 10 - 30 Medium Dense 6 - 12 8 - 15 Stiff 1.00 – 2.00
23 - 38 30 - 50 Dense 12 - 23 15 - 30 Very Stiff 2.00 – 4.00
> 38 > 50 Very Dense > 23 > 30 Hard > 4.00
Table 2: Soil Consistency and Relative Density (based on Terzaghi, Peck & Mesri, 1996)
* - Modified based on 80% hammer efficiency
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KEY TO LOGS
Standard Dynamic Cone Soil Particle Size U.S. Standard

Penetration Test Penetrometer
Boulders Larger than 300 mm N.A.
ASTM D1586 or (Sower DCP)
AASHTO T-206 ASTM STP-399 Cobbles 300 mm to 75 mm N.A.
Gravel 75 mm to 4.75 mm 3-inch to #4 sieve

Shelby Tube
No Sample
Sampler Coarse 75 mm to 19 mm 3-inch to ¾-inch sieve
Recovery
ASTM D1587
Fine 19 mm to 4.75 mm ¾-inch to #4 sieve
Sand 4.75 mm to 0.075 mm #4 to #200 Sieve

Rock Core Sample Groundwater at
Coarse 4.75 mm to 2 mm #4 to #10 Sieve
ASTM D2113 Time of Drilling
Medium 2 mm to 0.425 mm #10 to #40 Sieve
Fine 0.425 mm to 0.075 mm #40 to #200 Sieve

Groundwater as
Auger Cuttings Fines Less than 0.075 mm Passing #200 Sieve
Indicated
Silt Less than 5 µm N.A.
Clay Less than 2 µm N.A.
Table 1: Symbol Legend Table 2: Standard Sieve Sizes
A measure of a soil’s plasticity characteristics in

Standard Penetration Test Resistance
general accordance with ASTM D4318. The soil
calculated using ASTM D1586 or AASHTO T-
Plasticity Index (PI) is representative of this
206. Calculated as sum of original, field
characteristic and is bracketed by the Liquid Limit (LL)
recorded values.
and the Plastic Limit (PL).
Unconfined compressive strength, typically

Percent natural moisture content in general
estimated from a pocket penetrometer. Results
accordance with ASTM D2216.
are presented in tons per square foot (tsf).
Table 3: Soil Data
Flights on the outside of the shaft advance soil cuttings to the surface. The
Hollow Stem Auger
hollow stem allows sampling through the middle of the auger flights.
Descriptor Meaning
Mud Rotary / A cutting head advances the boring and discharges a drilling fluid to
Wash Bore support the borehole and circulate cuttings to the surface. Trace Likely less than 5%
Flights on the outside bring soil cuttings to the surface. Solid stem requires Few 5 to 10%
Solid Flight Auger
removal from borehole during sampling. Little 15 to 25%
Cylindrical bucket (typically 3-inch diameter and 8 inches long) attached to a Some 30 to 45%
Hand Auger
metal rod and turned by human force. Mostly 50 to 100%
Table 4: Soil Drilling Methods Table 5: Descriptors
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KEY TO LOGS
The operator tightens and loosens the rope around a rotating drum assembly to lift
Manual Hammer
and drop a sliding, 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches.
An automatic mechanism is used to lift and drop a sliding, 140-pound hammer
Automatic Trip Hammer
falling 30 inches.
Uses a 15-pound steel mass falling 20 inches to strike an anvil and cause penetration
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer of a 1.5-inch diameter cone seated in the bottom of a hand augered borehole. The
(Sower DCP) ASTM STP-399 blows required to drive the embedded cone a depth of 1-3/4 inches have been
correlated by others to N-values derived from the Standard Penetration Test (SPT).
Table 6: Sampling Methods
Non-plastic A 1/8-inch thread cannot be rolled at any water content.
The thread can barely be rolled and the lump cannot be formed when drier than the
Low
plastic limit.
The thread is easy to roll and not much time is required to reach the plastic limit. The
Medium thread cannot be re-rolled after reaching the plastic limit. The lump crumbles when
drier than the plastic limit.
It takes considerable time rolling and kneading to reach the plastic limit. The thread
High can be re-rolled several times after reaching the plastic limit. The lump can be
formed without crumbling when drier than the plastic limit.
Table 7: Plasticity
Dry Absence of moisture, dusty, dry to the touch.

Moist Damp but no visible water.
Wet Visible free water, usually soil is below water table.
Table 8: Moisture Condition
Stratified Alternating layers of varying material or color with layers at least ½ inch thick.
Laminated Alternating layers of varying material or color with layers less than ¼ inch thick.
Fissured Breaks along definite planes of fracture with little resistance to fracturing.
Slickensides Fracture planes appear polished or glossy, sometimes striated.
Cohesive soil that can be broken down into small angular lumps which resist further
Blocky
breakdown.
Inclusion of small pockets of different soils, such as small lenses of sand scattered
Lensed
through a mass of clay.
Homogeneous Same color and appearance throughout.
Table 9: Structure
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KEY TO HATCHES
Hatch Description Hatch Description Hatch Description
GW - Well-graded gravels, gravel – sand

Asphalt Clay with Gravel
mixtures, little or no fines
GP - Poorly-graded gravels, gravel – sand

Aggregate Base Sand with Gravel
mixtures, little or no fines
GM - Silty gravels, gravel – sand – silt

Topsoil Silt with Gravel
mixtures
GC - Clayey gravels, gravel – sand – clay

Concrete Gravel with Sand
mixtures
SW - Well-graded sands, gravelly sands,

Coal Gravel with Clay
little or no fines
SP - Poorly-graded sands, gravelly sands,

CL-ML - Silty Clay Gravel with Silt
little or no fines
SM - Silty sands, sand – silt mixtures Sandy Clay Limestone
SC - Clayey sands, sand – clay mixtures Clayey Chert Chalk
ML - Inorganic silts and very find sands,

Low and High
rock flour, silty or clayey fine Siltstone
Plasticity Clay
sands or clayey silt with slight plasticity
CL - Inorganic clays of low to medium
Low Plasticity Silt and
plasticity, gravelly clays, sandy Till
Clay
clays, silty clays, lean clays
OL - Organic silts and organic silty clays High Plasticity Silt Sandy Clay with
of low plasticity and Clay Cobbles and Boulders
MH - Inorganic silts, micaceous or

Fill Sandstone with Shale
diatomaceous fine sand, or silty soils
CH - Inorganic clays of high plasticity Weathered Rock Coral
OH - Organic clays of medium to high

Sandstone Boulders and Cobbles
plasticity, organic silts
PT - Peat, humus, swamp soils with high Soil and Weathered

Shale
organic contents Rock
Table 1: Key to Hatches Used for Boring Logs and Soil Profiles
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BORING LOCATION PLAN
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B-02
B-01
B-04 B-05
P-02
P-01
B-03
Boring Location
Piezometer Location
Reference used to create this

BORING LOCATION PLAN
drawing:
PROJECT NO.: PROJECT NAME / LOCATION
Ramsay-McCormack Building
Preliminary Site Plan Provided by BH170134
Birmingham, AL
Client
SCALE DATE
N.T.S. 06/12/2017
SUBSURFACE SOIL PROFILES
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S N
A A' B-
01
02
B-
560 560
03
B-
N B-01 Qu
550 6 550
N B-03 Qu 4 0.5
N B-02 Qu Site Map Scale 1 inch equals 135 feet
5 1 20 4 0.75 Explanation
13 18 2
4 1.75
15 3.75 AR=Auger Refusal
16 3.75 21 4.5
ELEVATION (feet)
540 12 3.75 540

12 2.5 PPqu=Unconfined compressive strength estimate
16 3.25 from pocket penetrometer test (tsf)
16 4
N=Standard Penetration Test N-Value
17
18 3.5
19 4.25 Topsoil Fill
530 530
50+AR=18.5
20 3.5
54 Aggregate
USCS Low
ALDOT PROFILE BH170134 RAMSAY-MCCORMACK BORING LOGS.GPJ BESI.GDT 6/12/17
Plasticity Clay Base Material

10 1.5 AR=27.0
520 520
Concrete
27
Water Level Reading
at time of drilling.
2 Water Level Reading
after drilling.
510 510 0 37
12
Horizontal Scale (feet)

Vertical Exaggeration: 3x
AR=43.0
Building & Earth
500 500 Sciences, Inc.
5545 Derby Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
1/2-story Building Additions A-A'

Subsurface Profile
490 490
Birmingham, AL
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 JOB NUMBER PLATE NUMBER DATE
DISTANCE ALONG PROFILE (feet) BH170134 Plate A-1 6/12/17

SE NW
B B'
04 05
B- B-
550 550
N B-04 Qu
N B-05 Qu
8
6 10
7 1.25
3 0.5
3 0.5
17
540 14 540
19 4.5
11 3 Site Map Scale 1 inch equals 60 feet
Explanation
15 4
18 AR=Auger Refusal
ELEVATION (feet)
530 530
14 4 PPqu=Unconfined compressive strength estimate
12 2.5 from pocket penetrometer test (tsf)
N=Standard Penetration Test N-Value
20 3.25
15 2.25
Topsoil Fill
520 520
USCS Low
ALDOT PROFILE BH170134 RAMSAY-MCCORMACK BORING LOGS.GPJ BESI.GDT 6/12/17
Limestone
Plasticity Clay
510 510
Water Level Reading

at time of drilling.
Water Level Reading
after drilling.
500 500 0 17
AR=47.7
Horizontal Scale (feet)

Vertical Exaggeration: 1.5x
Building & Earth

490 490 Sciences, Inc.
5545 Derby Drive
AR=59.8
10-story Building Addition B-B'
Subsurface Profile
480 480
Birmingham, AL
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 JOB NUMBER PLATE NUMBER DATE
DISTANCE ALONG PROFILE (feet) BH170134 Plate B-1 6/12/17

BORING LOGS
Page | A-12
LOG OF BORING 5545 Derby Drive
Designation: B-01 Office: (205) 836-6300
Sheet 1 of 2 Fax: (205) 836-9007
Project Name: Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions Project Location: Birmingham, AL

Project Number: BH170134 Date Drilled: 5/26/17
Drilling Method: Hollow Stem Auger Weather Conditions:Partly Cloudy, 70's
Equipment Used: CME 550 ATV Surface Elevation: 551
Hammer Type: Automatic Drill Crew: H. Christian & L. Perkins
Boring Location: Approx. 45 ft N of Existing NW Bldg Corner Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
0.3 TOPSOIL = 3 inches 550.8
1 3-3-3 FAT CLAY (CH): medium stiff, brown and
550 1.5 red, moist, trace rock size fragments, trace 549.5
debris (glass fragments) Sample #2
2 2-2-2 (FILL) Liquid Limit (LL) = 34
LEAN CLAY (CL): medium stiff, reddish Plastic Limit (PL) = 14
brown, moist, trace rock size fragments Plasticity Index (PI) = 20
3 2-1-3
5
545 very stiff, red, yellow, and gray, with some

4 4-7-11 sand
dry, trace rock size fragments, no sand

5 6-9-12 Groundwater rose to 9 feet
10 after removal of augers
540
LOG OF BORING 2 BH170134 RAMSAY-MCCORMACK BORING LOGS.GPJ BESI.GDT 6/12/17
yellowish brown with some black and gray

6 5-7-9
15
535
7 4-6-13
20
530
hard, brown and gray, moist, trace rock size

8 18-23-31 >> fragments, trace mica
SAMPLE TYPE Split Spoon
N-VALUE STANDARD PENETRATION RESISTANCE (AASHTO T-206) REC RECOVERY

% MOISTURE PERCENT NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT RQD ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION
GROUNDWATER LEVEL IN THE BOREHOLE UD UNDISTURBED
Qu UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH ESTIMATE FROM POCKET PENETROMETER TEST
Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Auburn, AL Columbus, GA Savannah, GA Raleigh, NC Tulsa, OK Springdale, AR Shreveport, LA Louisville, KY Niceville, FL
Sheet 2 of 2 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Approx. 45 ft N of Existing NW Bldg Corner Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
525
27.0 (RESIDUAL) 524.0
Groundwater encountered at
27 feet at time of drilling - tip
Auger Refusal at 27 feet of auger wet after auger
removal
30
520
35
515
40
510
45
505
Boring backfilled on 5/26/17

Consistency/Relative Density
based on correction factor for
automatic hammer

Sheet 1 of 2 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Approx. 70 ft NE of Existing NE Bldg Corner Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
0.3 GRAVEL SURFACE = 3 inches 546.8
1 13-10-10 FAT CLAY (CH): very stiff, dark brown and
1.5 reddish brown, dry, trace rock size fragments, 545.5
trace construction debris (asphalt fragments)
545 2 6-6-7 (FILL)
LEAN CLAY (CL): very stiff, reddish brown,
dry
reddish and yellowish brown with some gray,
3 6-8-7 trace rock size fragments
5
4 4-7-5
540
yellowish brown and gray, dry

5 5-6-10
10
535
6 6-8-10
15
530
reddish and yellowish brown and gray, trace

7 8-8-12 rock size fragments
20
525
stiff, moist
8 3-4-6

Sheet 2 of 2 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Approx. 70 ft NE of Existing NE Bldg Corner Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
520
hard, saturated
9 12-13-14 Groundwater encountered at
30 29 feet at time of drilling
515
soft
10 1-1-1
35
Audible sound of auger

through rock pieces
510
stiff
11 2-6-6
40
505
43.0 (RESIDUAL) 504.0
Auger Refusal at 43 feet

45
500 Boring backfilled on 5/26/17

automatic hammer

Sheet 1 of 1 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Existing Eastern Parking Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
0.3 CONCRETE SLAB = 4 inches 547.7
0.8 BASE = 6 inches 547.2
FAT CLAY (CH): medium stiff, dark brown
1 2-2-3 2.0 and reddish brown, moist, trace rock size 546.0
fragments
(FILL)
545 LEAN CLAY (CL): medium stiff, light
yellowish brown, dry Sample #2
2 2-2-2 Liquid Limit (LL) = 24
5 Plastic Limit (PL) = 15
Plasticity Index (PI) = 9
very stiff, yellowish brown with some black
3 5-7-9
540
yellowish brown and gray
4 5-5-7
10
Groudnwater rose to 12 feet

after removal of augers
535
yellowish brown and gray with some black

5 5-7-10
15
530 18.5 hard 529.5

(RESIDUAL) Groundwater encountered at
6 50/1" >> 18.5 feet at time of drilling
20 Auger Refusal at 18.5 feet
Boring backfilled on 5/26/17

525 Consistency/Relative Density
automatic hammer

Sheet 1 of 2 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Bldg Addition West Wall Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
1 4-4-4 CLAYEY SAND (SC): loose, dark brown,
1.5 dry, trace roots, trace rock size fragments 546.5
(FILL) Sample #2
2 2-3-3 LEAN CLAY (CL): medium stiff, dark Liquid Limit (LL) = 29
reddish brown, moist Plastic Limit (PL) = 14
545 Plasticity Index (PI) = 15
soft
3 1-1-2
5
very stiff, trace rock size fragments Little recovery

4 6-8-9
540
reddish and yellowish brown and gray, trace
5 7-9-10 rock size fragments
10
535
light brown with some gray and black

6 6-6-9
15
530
light brown and gray
7 5-5-9
20
525 No groundwater encountered

trace rock size fragments at time of drilling
8 5-5-15
25.0 (RESIDUAL) 523.0
SAMPLE TYPE Split Spoon Rock Core

Sheet 2 of 2 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Bldg Addition West Wall Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
Auger Refusal at 25 feet Run #1 25' - 27'8"
LIMESTONE, weathered, gray, hard, poor REC = 81%
REC=81
1 RQD=45 RQD = 45%
rock mass quality
Good water return
Run #2 27'8" - 32'8"
520 very poor rock mass quality REC = 97%
RQD = 13%
Good water return
30 REC=97
2 RQD=13
Run #3 32'8" - 37'8"

515 fair rock mass quality REC = 95%
RQD = 51%
Good water return
35 REC=95
3 RQD=51
Run #4 37'8" - 42'8"

510 REC = 89%
RQD = 68%
Good water return
40 REC=89
4 RQD=68
Run #5 42'8" - 47'8"

505 excellent rock mass quality REC=100%
RQD = 100%
Good water return
45 REC=100
5 RQD=100
47.7 (LIMESTONE) 500.3 Boring backfilled on 5/26/17

500 Consistency/Relative Density
Rock Coring Terminated at 47 feet 8 inches based on correction factor for
automatic hammer

Sheet 1 of 3 Fax: (205) 836-9007

Boring Location: Bldg Addition East Wall Logged By: K. Edmondson
N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
1 2-4-6 CLAYEY SAND (SC): medium dense, dark
1.5 brown and red, moist, some construction 545.5
debris (brick and concrete fragments)
545 2 6-4-3 (FILL)
LEAN CLAY (CL): stiff, dark red with some
black, moist, trace roots
soft, reddish and yellowish brown, trace sand Sample #3
3 1-1-2 size rock fragments Liquid Limit (LL) = 31
5 Plastic Limit (PL) = 14
Plasticity Index (PI) = 17
very stiff Little recovery - sample lost
4 4-6-8 out of spoon
540
stiff, yellowish brown with some gray

5 4-5-6 Groudnwater rose to 9 feet
10 after removal of augers
535
very stiff Some brick and glass debris

6 6-8-10 fall-in
15
530
7 4-6-6
20
525
8 3-3-12

Sheet 2 of 3 Fax: (205) 836-9007

N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
520
28.0 (RESIDUAL) 519.0 Groundwater encountered at
Auger Refusal at 28 feet 27.5 feet at time of drilling
1 REC=91 Run #1 28' - 29'10"
RQD=0 LIMESTONE, weathered, gray, hard, trace
rust coating in fractures, very poor rock mass REC = 91%
30 quality RQD = 0%
Run #2 29'10" - 34'10"
REC = 55%
RQD = 0%
No water return
515 2 REC=55
RQD=0
35.0 512.0
35 Run #3 34'10" - 39'10"
CLAY SEAM = 5 feet
REC = 0%
RQD = 0%
No water return
510 3 REC=0
RQD=0
40.0 507.0
40 Run #4 39'10" - 44'10"
LIMESTONE, weathered, gray, hard, trace
rust coating in fractures, very poor rock mass REC = 25%
quality RQD = 0%
No water return
505 4 REC=25
RQD=0
45 Run #5 44'10" - 49'10"

REC = 10%
RQD = 0%
No water return
500 5 REC=10
RQD=0

Sheet 3 of 3 Fax: (205) 836-9007

N-Value
ELEVATION (ft)
SAMPLE TYPE
10 20 30 40
SAMPLE NO.
DEPTH (ft)
INCREMENT
GRAPHIC
Qu (tsf)
BLOWS
1 2 3 4
SOIL DESCRIPTION
PER
REMARKS
Atterberg Limits
20 40 60 80
% Moisture
20 40 60 80
LIMESTONE, weathered, gray, hard, trace Run #6 49'10" - 54'10"
rust coating in fractures, very poor rock mass REC = 0.03%
quality (continued) RQD = 0%
No water return
495 6 REC=0
RQD=0
55 Run #7 54'10" - 59'10"

REC = 0%
RQD = 0%
No water return
490 7 REC=0
RQD=0
Coring time of nearly 1 hour
per 5 foot run
59.8 (LIMESTONE) 487.2
60
Rock Coring Terminated at 59 feet 10 inches
485
65
480
70
475 Boring backfilled on 5/26/17

automatic hammer

LABORATORY TEST PROCEDURES
A brief description of the laboratory tests performed is provided in the following sections.
DESCRIPTION OF SOILS (VISUAL-MANUAL PROCEDURE) (ASTM D2488)

The soil samples were visually examined by our engineer and soil descriptions were
provided. Representative samples were then selected and tested in accordance with the
aforementioned laboratory-testing program to determine soil classifications and
engineering properties. This data was used to correlate our visual descriptions with the
Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).
POCKET PENETROMETER
Pocket Penetrometer tests were performed on cohesive soil samples. The pocket
penetrometer provides a consistency classification, and an indication of the soils unconfined
compressive strength (Qu).
NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT (ASTM D2216)
Natural moisture contents (M%) were determined on selected samples. The natural moisture
content is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the weight of water in a given amount of
soil to the weight of solid particles.
ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D4318)

The Atterberg Limits test was performed to evaluate the soil’s plasticity characteristics. The soil
Plasticity Index (PI) is representative of this characteristic and is bracketed by the Liquid Limit
(LL) and the Plastic Limit (PL). The Liquid Limit is the moisture content at which the soil will
flow as a heavy viscous fluid. The Plastic Limit is the moisture content at which the soil is
between “plastic” and the semi-solid stage. The Plasticity Index (PI = LL - PL) is a frequently
used indicator for a soil’s potential for volume change. Typically, a soil’s potential for volume
change increases with higher plasticity indices.
UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST ON ROCK SAMPLES (ASTM D7012)

Unconfined compression tests are performed to evaluate the compressive strength of the
bedrock samples. Tests are performed by trimming the core to a height to width ratio of
approximately 2, and applying an axial load to the sample. The load at which failure occurs is
recorded and the compressive strength is calculated based on the failure load.
Page | A-13
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
The results of the laboratory testing are presented in the following tables.
Sample Depth Moisture

Boring Location LL PL PI
(ft) Content (%)
B-01 0-1.5 - - - 14.7
B-01 1.5-3.0 34 14 20 22.8
B-02 0-1.5 - - - 9.8
B-02 1.5-3.0 - - - 14.7
B-03 1.0-2.5 - - - 18.5
B-03 3.5-5.0 24 15 9 15.5
B-04 1.5-3.0 29 14 15 20.6
B-04 3.5-5.0 - - - 20.5
B-05 1.5-3.0 - - - 19.4
B-05 3.5-5.0 31 14 17 19.9
Table A-1: General Soil Classification Test Results
Soils with a Liquid Limit (LL) greater than 50 and Plasticity Index (PI) greater than 25 usually
exhibit significant volume change with varying moisture content and are considered to be
highly plastic. Soils with a LOI value greater than 3 percent are usually not suitable for
supporting building and pavement sections.
Compressive
Boring Sample Core Sample Recovery RQD
Run No. Strength (ksi) /
Location Depth (ft) Elevation (ft) (%) (%)
Depth
B-04 1 25-27.7 523-520.3 81 45 11.58 / 26.5’
B-04 2 27.7-32.7 520.3-515.3 97 13 -
B-04 3 32.7-37.7 515.3-510.3 95 51 14.62 / 36.5’
B-04 4 37.7-42.7 510.3-505.3 89 68 -
B-04 5 42.7-47.7 505.3-500.3 100 100 15.39 / 42.8’
B-05 1 28-29.8 519-517.2 91 0 -
B-05 2 29.8-34.8 517.2-512.2 55 0 -
B-05 3 34.8-39.8 512.2-507.2 0 0 -
B-05 4 39.8-44.8 507.2-502.2 25 0 -
B-05 5 44.8-49.8 502.2-497.2 10 0 8.065 / 39’
B-05 6 49.8-54.8 497.2-492.2 0 0 -
B-05 7 54.8-59.8 492.2-487.2 0 0 -
Table A-2: Rock Core Test Results
Page | A-14
ROCK CORE PHOTOGRAPHS
Page | A-15
B-04 Run #1 and 2 (25 to 32.8 feet)
B-04 Run #3 and 4 (32.8 to 42.8 feet)
Indicates Rock Core Tested for Compressive Strength
Project Name / Location: Date Project No. Sheet
Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions, 1

6/12/2017 BH170134
Birmingham, Alabama
B-04 Run #5 (42.8 to 47.8 feet)

6/12/2017 BH170134
Birmingham, Alabama
B-05 Run #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (28 to 59.8 feet)

6/12/2017 BH170134
Birmingham, Alabama
HISTORICAL AERIAL IMAGES OF THE SITE
Page | A-16
Google Earth Image of the Site dated 12/24/03
Approximate Site Location
Google Earth Image of the Site dated 10/24/16
Approximate Site Location
GOOGLE EARTH HISTORICAL AERIALS
Project Name / Location: Date Project No.: Sheet
Ramsay-McCormack Building Additions 1

6/12/17 BH170134
Birmingham, Alabama
REMI® SURVEY
Page | A-17
18th Ave: Vs Model
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000

0
Vs100' = 2405 ft/s
-10
-20
-30
-40
Depth, ft
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
Shear-Wave Velocity, ft/s
18th Ave: Supportive Illustration
Dispersion Curve Showing Picks and Fit
6500
Rayleigh Wave Phase Velocity,ft/s
6000
5500
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500 Calculated Dispersion
1000 Picked Dispersion
500
0
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5
Period, s
p-f Image with Dispersion Modeling Picks
Ave E: Vs Model
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000

0
Vs100' = 2451 ft/s
-10
-20
-30
-40
Depth, ft
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
Shear-Wave Velocity, ft/s
Ave E: Supportive Illustration
Dispersion Curve Showing Picks and Fit
6500
Rayleigh Wave Phase Velocity,ft/s
6000
5500
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500 Calculated Dispersion
1000 Picked Dispersion
500
0
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5
Period, s
p-f Image with Dispersion Modeling Picks
SHAFT OUTPUT
Page | A-18
Tip Resistance/F.S. (tons)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400
40
Depth (ft)
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
Dia=2.5 ft
30
0
Side Resistance/F.S. (tons)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170
17
Depth (ft)
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
Dia=2.5 ft
30
0
Settlement (in)
0.38 0.36 0.34 0.32 0.3 0.28 0.26 0.24 0.22 0.2 0.18 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.1 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.02 0 0
100
200
300
400
500
Axial Load (tons)
600
700
800
900
1000
Dia=2.5 ft
11
1100
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GEOTECHNICAL-
ENGINEERING REPORT
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THE RAMSAY McCORMACK BUILDING

HISTORIC RENOVATION AND ADDITION

The City of Birmingham

19th Street and Avenue E

PRELIMINARY PRICING NARRATIVE

July 21, 2017

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS 7

DIVISION 06 – WOOD AND PLASTICS 14

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 15

AW: 2566-002 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS 22

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION 23

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 23

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 26

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 28

AW: 2566-002 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

A. HISTORIC PRESERVATION NARRATIVE

AW: 2566-002 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

DIVISION 01: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Pricing Drawings included with this Outline:

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 5

2. No smoking will be permitted on the job site.

6. All overhead and profit costs are to be included.

7. All permitting costs are to be included.

9. Include a 10 percent estimating contingency for this level of detail.

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 6

DIVISION 02: EXISTING CONDITIONS

1. Prior to beginning construction, locate all utilities. Assume the following:

2. Subsurface Investigation: Contractor to obtain a copy of Building & Earth

3. Hazardous Materials: In 2011, Bhate Associates completed a Limited Hazardous

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 7

d. The Contractor should assume providing testing and abatement as needed

4. Structure Demolition: Remove items indicated to be demolished on the Plans.

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 8

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 9

n. Testing: Owner will employ a consultant to provide testing of concrete at

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 10

DIVISION 04: MASONRY

040120 EXISTING BRICK MASONRY AND TERRA COTTA RESTORATION

040140 STONE REPAIR

042000 UNIT MASONRY

2. Concrete Unit Masonry – General Construction - Provide ASTM C90, normal

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 11

DIVISION 05: METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL - GENERAL

AW: 2566-002 PRICING NARRATIVE 12

to be selected or completed to withstand ASD-service loads, using schematic

053000 STEEL DECKING

054000 COLD FORMED METAL FRAMING

055100 METAL STAIRS

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v. Metal Surfaces to be Painted: Sanded or ground smooth, suitable

DIVISION 06: WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

060000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

062000 FINISH CARPENTRY

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DIVISION 07: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072500 WEATHER BARRIERS

072600 VAPOR RETARDERS

075400 THERMOPLASTIC MEMBRANE ROOFING

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2. Basis of Design: Firestone Building Products, UltraPly TPO 60-mil. Factory

076000 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL