The Board of Education at their 10/10/24 meeting approved various aspects of the Lake View Campus Roof Project. The roofing company (Farrell Roofing) will start the project the week of 10/21. The following letter explains why the exterior non-friable asbestos abatement in this roofing project is very different from an interior friable asbestos abatement project. There are additional precautions that the roofers will implement as well.
Dear Community Members, Parents, and Staff,
As we begin the roof replacement project at The Lake View Campus, we want to provide clear information about the asbestos abatement that will take place. We are required to place notices on all exterior doors and are aware that this may raise concerns. I have met with all of our project partners and would like to share the following information:
- Anticipated roof project total timeline is 6-8 weeks. The actual abatement of the asbestos should take 4-7 days.
- Type of Asbestos: The asbestos involved in this project is non-friable, meaning it is tightly bound and does not easily release fibers into the air. It is not considered hazardous in this form.
- Regulations:
- Exterior asbestos abatement (like this roof project) has far fewer regulations than interior asbestos removal.
- We will have a professional asbestos testing firm (ATL) on site to visually monitor the removal.
- Safety Measures:
- Roofers will be removing the asbestos during off hours to further limit any potential disturbance. (They will be conducting non-asbestos related work during the school day).
- No asbestos exposure will occur inside the building.
- Vents will be covered and windows will remain closed as an added precaution.
- Windows near the removal site (within 25 feet) will also be tarped as an extra protective measure.
- Waste Handling: After removal, the non-friable asbestos will go directly to the landfill. There is no need for special bagging or labeling, as is the case with more hazardous asbestos materials.
- Required Notices:
- Notices will be posted on all exterior doors starting Friday, October 11th, which is 10 business days before the start of the project.
- The signs will remain in place until 24 hours after the asbestos abatement is complete.
- Project Partners: We are working with the following professional firms to ensure the project is done safely and efficiently:
- Farrell Roofing Company
- BCA Architects
- Schoolhouse Construction Managers
- ATL (Asbestos Testing and Monitoring)
- Additional Information: NYS Code Rule 56
Thank you for your attention and understanding as we complete this important project safely and in compliance with all regulations. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at jmeyer@boquetvalleycsd.org.
Sincerely,
Joshua Meyer
Superintendent
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