Sanilac County Land Bank - Hazardous Materials Testing

2026-11-03

The purpose of the survey is to locate and identify potential hazardous materials present within the building , or within close proximity to the building , that may require marking and disposal , or other consideration , before a structure is demolished . A report will be submitted to the SCLBA , identifying and quantifying all hazardous materials for properties assigned to the winning Respondent . Structures should be surveyed for the following materials : • Asbestos containing materials ( ACM ) ( including vermiculite , and in the case of demolition , concrete ) • Mechanical and electrical systems containing polychlorinated biphenyls ( PCB ) • Potentially hazardous or regulated materials / waste located in containers and / or drums • Potential mercury containing equipment During preparation of the survey , a thorough physical inspection should be performed to assess and evaluate the presence of asbestos containing materials at the property . As part of this inspection the following methodology should be used for ACM : 1 . A survey should be performed to determine the extent and location of ACM in the survey area . The survey should be qualitative and quantitative in that an attempt should be made to locate accessible friable and non - friable ACM areas , as well as a quantity analysis of the amount of ACM . All accessible areas of the survey should be inspected . 2 . Bulk samples of all suspected ACM shall be collected by a Michigan Accredited Asbestos Inspector . Samples shall be collected in a safe manner . As required , limited destructive sampling ( ie interior wall or ceiling demolition ) should be conducted as part of this assessment in order to gain access to suspected ACM . 3 . Per EPA - recommended sampling guidelines , bulk samples shall be collected in each homogeneous area encountered . Homogeneous area is defined as an area of material that is uniform in color , texture , and appearance . 4 . Samples of suspect ACM shall be analyzed by an accredited National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program via polarized light microscopy and dispersion staining following the EPA Test Method ( EPA - 600 / M4 - 82 - 020 ) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Bulk Asbestos Handbook . 5 . In an effort to minimize costs , respondents shall utilize first positive stop analysis methodologies .

MITN

2026-05-14