ASBESTOS ABATEMENT DESIGN MANUAL
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
September 2005
1. CRITERIA UNIQUE TO VA:
1.1.1 These instructions and documents constitute the "Asbestos Abatement
Guidance/Requirements". The intention of this Design Manual is to establish an
Agency-wide policy on the removal and management of asbestos containing
materials (ACM), and to set standards to protect the health of Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) employees, patients and visitors in all facilities under
its jurisdiction. Industrial hygienist is identified as IH.
1.1.2 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 7700, Occupational Safety
and Health, sets forth the policies and responsibilities for managing and
implementing the VA occupational safety and health program (OSH).
1.1.3 Guidelines to the A/E and IH Consultants for Development of Bids and
Qualifications Proposal for Asbestos Abatement: This document explains how to
develop the asbestos abatement project scope of work and related costs. See
Article 6.
1.1.4 Selection Guidelines and Ranking Criteria for IH Contractor/Consultant:
Criteria on how to screen and select a qualified IH consultant for the
project. See Article 7.
1.1.5 Cover Statement for Asbestos Abatement Work:
This document is required
at the beginning of the Asbestos Abatement Report.
See Article 8.
1.1.6 Certification on Asbestos Abatement for the Department of Veterans
Affairs Construction Projects: This document is required at the completion of
the asbestos abatement project. See Article 9.
2. GENERAL:
2.2.1 Refer to and use OPTION A or OPTION B Scope of Work for the applicable
IH Consultant hiring situation:
A. OPTION A:
IH Consultant is hired directly by the A/E. The A/E or the IH
have the option of preparing the asbestos drawings.
B. OPTION B:
The A/E and the IH Consultant are hired independently by
Veterans Affairs.
The IH prepares the asbestos abatement drawings.
2.2. Option A above is preferred by VA because it involves less contracting
work from VA and better coordination between the parties involved.
2.3. Before selecting and negotiating a contract the VA shall verify the
attached documents are current. The documentation (Options A or B, etc.)
submitted by the parties involved should match the scope of work and the
responsibilities stated in the contract.
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