air quality aspects for construction projects subcontractor on boarding series 05/2012

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Page 1: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

Air Quality Aspects for Construction

Projects

Air Quality Aspects for Construction

ProjectsSubcontractor On Boarding Series

05/2012

Page 2: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

Air Emissions from SLAC OperationsAir Emissions from SLAC OperationsAir Emissions from SLAC OperationsAir Emissions from SLAC Operations

• ESH Manual Chapter 30: Air Quality– Exhibits for specific program elements– Templates for recordkeeping included

• SLAC has an “umbrella” air permit– Covers all onsite emissions from various

sources• Combustion• Chemical Treatment• Evaporation / Curing• Refrigeration / Insulation

Page 3: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

Typical Emissions SourcesTypical Emissions SourcesTypical Emissions SourcesTypical Emissions Sources

• Combustion– Generators/ Heavy Equipment

• Chemical Treatment– Solvent cleaners, degreasers

• Evaporation / Curing– Paints, coating, epoxies,

adhesives, etc.

• Refrigeration / Insulation– Freon, Off gassing

Page 4: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

SLAC Air Quality ProgramsSLAC Air Quality ProgramsSLAC Air Quality ProgramsSLAC Air Quality Programs

Page 5: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

• Regulated under statewide program

• Voluntary program• Focus on diesel engines >50 HP• Registered for 3 years• Operate equipment anywhere in CA• Provide copy of PERP registration to

SLAC

Non-SLAC Portable EquipmentNon-SLAC Portable EquipmentNon-SLAC Portable EquipmentNon-SLAC Portable Equipment

Page 6: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

Demolition / RenovationDemolition / RenovationDemolition / RenovationDemolition / Renovation

• Notify the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), if required

• Notification fee paid by ESH• Include project start and end dates• Notice signed by person performing work• Mandatory waiting period

– 10 working days

Page 7: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

Demolition / RenovationDemolition / RenovationDemolition / RenovationDemolition / Renovation

DEMOLITION: Removal of a load-bearing structural member

• Buildings, usually• Notify BAAQMD of all demolitions

-- with or without asbestos!

RENOVATION: Removal of As-containing material (ACM) from a structural member

• Sheet rock, floor tiles• Notify BAAQMD of all

renovations exceeding thresholds with friable asbestos

Page 8: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

No-Idling PolicyNo-Idling PolicyNo-Idling PolicyNo-Idling Policy

Statewide law for commercial vehicles

SLAC Policy:

TURN ENGINES TURN ENGINES OFFOFF– Whenever vehicle is stopped

for >60 seconds – Applies to all vehicles while onsite

• Personal , commercial and industrial

– Exemption for special circumstances

• Emergency vehicles

Page 9: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

• Haas system provides ‘single portal’

• Paints, coatings, solvents, epoxies, adhesives

BE AWARE OF BETTER ALTERNATIVES– Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)

– Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) content• “Low VOC” – typically, <300 grams/liter

– Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODSs)

– Greenhouse gases (GHGs)

• Allowances for mission-critical operations

Hazmat PurchasingHazmat PurchasingHazmat PurchasingHazmat Purchasing

Page 10: Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects Subcontractor On Boarding Series 05/2012

Recordkeeping and SubmittalsRecordkeeping and SubmittalsRecordkeeping and SubmittalsRecordkeeping and Submittals

• Prior to start of work – Pre-Work Hazmat List, w/MSDSs

• During project: monthly logs– Hazmat use– Fuel consumption– Operating hours for portable

equipment

• Upon completion of work– Chemical Use Report

• Templates available on ESH website