Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I schedule a project?
2. What is the BAAQMD and how do they affect our project?
3. How does Bluewater handle insurance certificates?
4. Who are the people at Bluewater I may need to contact?
5. What steps do I need to follow, to demolish a building?
6. What is the difference between an asbestos certified consultant and an asbestos certified contractor?

How do I schedule a project?

Bluewater needs the following information and signatures before a project can be scheduled:

1. Contract Documentation — any one of the following three forms are acceptable.
1. Sign Bluewater’s contract and proposal document and fax back to the office with the hard copy to follow in the mail.
2. Provide a written purchase order, which includes reference to our proposal and qualifying exhibits.
3. Provide a written notice to proceed letter referencing our proposal and qualifying exhibits. This is typically the fast way to schedule when you would like Bluewater to use your contract form and need time to prepare the form and work out the details.
2. Preliminary Lien Information:
1. Building Owners Name, Address, Phone Number
2. Lender Name and Address, or none if appropriate.
3. EPA Number (if there is hazardous waste to be disposed of). An EPA number can be secured over the telephone by calling EPA at 1-800-618-6942. They will ask for the Generator’s (building owner) name, address, phone number and contact person. They will issue you a 90-day temporary EPA number over the phone. This number needs to be called or faxed into our office.

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What is the BAAQMD and how do they affect our project?

BAAQMD is the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, which regulates the removal of hazardous asbestos materials and the demolition of buildings. BAAQMD requires notification of certain asbestos projects, all demolition projects and requires permit fees paid in advance of schedule notification. Minimum requirements are 10 working days for schedule notification. There are exceptions made for emergency notifications; however there must be fire, water damage or threat to public health to qualify for an emergency notification. Bluewater includes all BAAQMD permit fees in the proposal price and notes that in the scope of work.

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How does Bluewater handle insurance certificates?

For every project Bluewater will have our insurance company issue an insurance certificate with the client named as the certificate holder. The insurance certificate will cover our three main types of insurance, which are general liability, workmen’s compensation and auto insurance. The certificate will be generated by our insurance company and a copy will be mailed to the address listed on the contract documents. Any other insurance needs such as additionally insured or added policy limits need to be addressed in writing to Jerrie Hughs who is our contract administrator.

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Who are the people at Bluewater I may need to contact?

Bluewater Contact Information:

• Scheduling/Contracts/Insurance: Barbara Hughs Ext. 103
• Invoicing/Accounts Receivable: Jerrie Hughs Ext. 104
• Personnel/Training/Medical: Francisco Acosta Ext. 107
• Accounting: Neil Stevens Ext. 106

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What steps do I need to follow, to demolish a building?

Prior to any demolition work, you will need to obtain a NESHAP pr-demolition asbestos / lead abatement survey from a CalOSHA certified consultant. It will be necessary to furnish your demolition / abatement contractor with this report.

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What is the difference between an asbestos certified consultant and an asbestos certified contractor?

A consultant is an independent entity (usually with laboratory capabilities) which has been certified by CalOSHA to perform surveys for the detection of key hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, etc.

A contractor is an abatement company certified by CalOSHA to remediate specific hazardous materials such as asbestos and / or lead. Bluewater's CalOSHA certificate is #400. It should be noted that one company cannot be licensed for both.

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