Air Quality Aspects for Construction Projects
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Air Quality Aspects for Construction
Projects
Air Quality Aspects for Construction
ProjectsSubcontractor 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
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
SLAC Air Quality ProgramsSLAC Air Quality ProgramsSLAC Air Quality ProgramsSLAC Air Quality Programs
• 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
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
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
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
• 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
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