DUCT CLEANING NOTICE

BUILDINGS AND AREAS AFFECTED:

Votey Hall, Basement & All Three Floors

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

The Physical Plant Training and Compliance Office has contracted Ventilation Technologies ATS (VentTec), to perform Votey Hall Phase II Duct Cleaning activities, which will impact all three floors.  A contractor staging area will also be established in the Basement.  Phase II consists of cleaning the horizontal supply ducts associated with the main “house” Air Handling Unit (AHU).

VentTec holds Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) and Certified Ventilation Inspectors (CVI) certifications through the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).

DURATION OF WORK:

Start Date:                                            Monday, May 20, 2013
Completion Date:                                 Friday, August 9, 2013
Hours:                                                   6:00am- 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday
(some Friday work possible)

Section “A” (1^st Fl N):                     Monday, May 20, 2013 – Friday, May 31, 2013
Section “C” (2^nd Fl N):                    Monday, June 3, 2013 – Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Section “D” (2^nd Fl S):                    Thursday, June 13, 2013 – Friday, June 28, 2013
Section “B” (1^st Fl S):                     Monday, July 1, 2013 – Friday, July 12, 2013
Section “E” (3^rd Fl N):                     Monday, July 15, 2013 – Friday, July 26, 2013
Section “F” (3^rd Fl S):                     Monday, July 29, 2013 – Friday, August 9, 2013

Specific Dates: A Room by Room Section Work date specific Schedule will be provided in advance through the Dean’s Office and UVM Training and Compliance Office (TCO).

Sectional Diagrams: Diagrams of each Section will be located at Votey Hall Entrances.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This project will involve breaking the building up into six (6) “Sections” (A-F).  During each section, airflow within the ductwork system will be restricted.  The contractor will conduct cleaning and encapsulating activities using equipment that will create noise within the immediate area.  The contractor will need full access to Offices, Classrooms, Laboratories, etc. in order to complete the cleaning operation.  The University will notify occupants in advance of when the contractor needs access to their respective areas.  Areas with dedicated air systems (Bathrooms, some Laboratories, etc.) will remain unaffected.

During Duct Cleaning activities in a particular Section, the contractor will access the horizontal ducts in areas of the Hallways and Rooms.  The workers will wear personal and respiratory protection as a precaution.  The work areas will be isolated with plastic sheeting, and demarcated with yellow barricade tape during the activity.  Access into a work area will be limited.  Please use non-work area Hallways for travel whenever possible.

Construction activities may create noise.

CONTACT NUMBERS:

Physical Plant, Training & Compliance Office                         Phone: (802)656-7233
Physical Plant, Service Operations Support                            Phone: (802)656-2560

BUILDINGS AND AREAS AFFECTED:
Bailey Howe Library, Rooms 200 and 201

WHAT IS HAPPENING?
As part of planned office space renovations staff from TMC will be removing 1518 square feet of carpet in room 201 and 3719 square feet of vinyl asbestos floor tile and associated adhesive in rooms 200 and 201.

DURATION OF WORK:
Start Date:                  Monday, May 20, 2013
Completion Date:      Monday, June 03, 2013
Hours:                         6:30am-4:00pm

WHAT TO EXPECT:
A containment area under negative pressure will be constructed for the removal process. During abatement, workers will wear personal and respiratory protection. The containment area will be clearly marked and should not be entered unless a situation posing an Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) occurs, and if possible, this entry should be made with personal and respiratory protection.

Slight noise disturbance is to be expected during removal.

CONTACT NUMBERS:
Physical Plant, Training & Compliance Office               Phone: (802)656-7233
Physical Plant, Service Operations Support                Phone: (802)656-2560

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT NOTICE

BUILDINGS AND AREAS AFFECTED:
Hills Agricultural Science, Room 126

WHAT IS HAPPENING?
Environmental Hazards Management, Inc. will remove 30 Linear Feet of (TSI) Thermal System Insulation on Pipes in Room 126 on West Wall.

DURATION OF WORK:
Start Date:                 Saturday, May 18, 2013
Completion Date:     Saturday, May 18, 2013
Hours:                        6:00am – 4:30pm

 WHAT TO EXPECT:
A containment area under negative pressure will be constructed for the removal process with a 3-Stage decon enclosure in the hallway adjacent to room 126.

During abatement workers will wear personal and respiratory protection.  Areas will be clearly marked and should not be entered unless a situation posing an Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) occurs, and if possible, this entry should be made with personal and respiratory protection.

CONTACT NUMBERS:
Physical Plant, Training & Compliance Office           Phone: (802)656-7233
Physical Plant, Service Operations Support            Phone: (802)656-2560

BUILDINGS AND AREAS AFFECTED:

L/L Building C, Various Areas

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

As part of renovations, Environmental Hazards Management, Inc. will remove 900 linear feet of pipe insulation and 46,829 square feet of linoleum and textured ceiling material & Sheetrock and Joint Compound.

DURATION OF WORK:

Start Date:                 Monday, May 13, 2013
Completion Date:     Friday, June 21, 2013
Hours:                        6:00am – 4:30pm

WHAT TO EXPECT:

A containment area under negative pressure will be constructed in center commons area and one in each of the three towers.  During abatement, workers will wear personal and respiratory protection.  Areas will be clearly marked and should not be entered unless a situation posing an Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) occurs, and if possible, this entry should be made with personal and respiratory protection.

CONTACT NUMBERS:
Physical Plant, Training & Compliance Office           Phone: (802)656-7233
Physical Plant, Service Operations Support             Phone: (802)656-2560