North Building/Grounds Buildings Environmental Survey
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Please Note:
This page is (1) under development, (2) is in rough-draft form and (3) has not been peer-reviewed. This data is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a comprehensive AHERA-type asbestos inventory. Please contact Physical Plant Services (414-229-4576), Campus Facilities Planning, or the DOA-DFD Hazardous Materials Abatement Manager for additional information. |
North Building
Building #1916
3415 N. Downer Avenue
Built: 1969
Space: 23,645 gsf
One story
Original Cost: $498,650
Demolition: July - August 2003
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Background Information:
Formerly known as the Temporary Academic Building, the North Building was built to temporarily house departments while their regular quarters were being remodeled. The Psychology Department moved into this building from Engelmann Hall in the summer of 1969, and remained there until 1985 when it relocated to Garland Hall. The building is now occupied by the Athletics Department and some offices of Information and Media Technologies.
Asbestos Synopsis:
- Building was surveyed for asbestos application by DFD, June 2001, in response to DFD 99J3N. Please see the DOA-DFD WALMS room-by-room inspection report, completed January 2002 (Project 00C4H), for a detailed list of asbestos application in this building. Abatement was substantially completed on May 9, 2003.
Thermal system insulation (TSI) fittings are asbestos containing material (ACM). Straight section pipe insulation is fiberglass or Armaflex insulation.
- Floor tile is vinyl asbestos tile (VAT). Mastic is ACM.
- Ceiling area pans and roof beams are covered with fiberglass insulation. There are areas above the suspended ceiling system of suspected ACM debris from damaged TSI.
- Steam supply line to building is insulated with asbestos block insulation.
- Wall material in this building is drywall; only one sample was obtained (negative).
- Doors have not been sampled.
- Ceiling tile has not been sampled; most tile has metal surface with fiberglass backing.
- Several rooms have a plaster ceiling (not sampled).
- Exterior seams of HVAC duct insulation had non-friable ACM adhesive.
- Photos:
- Please see the North Building Environmental Project Log for additional information.
- Please see the UWM Asbestos Inventory for additional information
Other Environmental Issues:
- The following refrigeration units were evacuated of R22 by Refrigeration Recovery (May 5, 2003):
- Liebert refrigeration unit located in room 193 and the compressor is located adjacent to the building to the east.
- The three roof mounted Mamouth HVAC units. See photo.
- Two refrigerated water fountains.
- Existing light fixtures have mercury-containing fluorescent tubes and possibly PCB-containing ballasts which will need to be properly disposed. Please see the contract specifications for responsibilities.
- Please see #99J3N Klotsche Addition & Remodeling Project for additional information.
- Please see Physical Plant Services Environmental Survey: Klotsche Center for additional information.
Updated February 16, 2007 by SAK