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Pre -Demolition Survey 8020 — 147th Ave. NW, Bldgs. 1 & 2, Ramsey, MN Page #4 Summary of Hazardous Materials Building 1 Techtron Engineering Inc. TEI Job #F12-2879 September 4, 2012 Limited hazardous materials were present in building 1 at the time of the survey. The inspector noted roughly seven light ballast with possible PCB's and fourteen fluorescent bulbs which contain mercury vapor. Building 2 Multiple hazardous materials were identified at building 2 at the time of the survey. Approximately nine fluorescent bulbs and seven light ballast were found throughout the building. Two mercury -containing thermostats were found in the building space. The exterior A/C units will also need to be removed due to the units likely containing Freon. The inspector noted five separate air conditioner units along the east side of the building. Lastly, multiple electrical transformers, which commonly contain PCB's, were present in the building near the other electrical equipment. Flaking Paint throughout Property All flaking /deteriorated paint on the subject property was tested using an XRF analyzer to determine if paints were lead -based. None of the flaking/deteriorated paints tested on the subject property met the EPA/HUD lead -based paint standard of 1.0mg/cm2. Database of XRF sampling results can be found in appendix I. *Although not considered hazardous materials, any major appliances that remained in the buildings (i.e. water heater, garage door motors, furnaces) should be removed prior to demolition. These materials cannot be disposed of as general construction debris.