PHASE I ESA/PCA
Lexington, Kentucky
HDC
Holdings LLC requested a Phase I&II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
and Property Condition Assessment (PCA) for a building they were in the process
of purchasing. The building consisted of approximately 50,000
square feet of medical office space to correlate to a neighboring hospital.
The first through fourth floors included offices with reception areas,
exam rooms, laboratories, and chemical storage areas. The
basement consisted of file storage and mechanical operations. Additionally the site contained a hazardous materials shed, helicopter
pad, elevator, and climate controlled file storage area.
The
site reconnaissance for the ESA and subsequent sample analyses indicated the
following concerns:
Seven
asbestos containing materials (ACMs) were identified including; linoleum,
floor tile, mastic, and thermal insulation within exhaust fume hoods.
Two
previous tenants were listed small quantity hazardous waste generators containing
xylenes, alcohols, acetone, methanol, and formaldehyde.
One of these tenants had a recorded release.
Petroleum
staining was identified in the parking areas and around the elevator controls. After further study, the staining was considered
a de minimis quantity.
Mold
was noted on all floors around the windows.
Flaking
paint was noted that could potentially contain lead-based paint.
The recommendations included structural repairs to reduce
fungal growth and implementation of an Operation and Maintenance Program for
ACM control.
The
PCA conducted on the property included an evaluation of site drainage, pavement,
landscaping, utilities, structural frame, foundations, windows and doors,
HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, vertical transportation, fire and safety
systems, interior finishes, and exterior façade.
Approximately $40,000 in immediate repairs were noted.
Additionally, a capital reserve analysis was conducted to evaluate
the cost for major mainteneance and replacement over a ten year evaluation
period. All services were completed
within the time and budget constraints allotted.
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