Astm e-1527-13 site reconnaissance checklist
Phase i esa
What does this form include?
This form contains 134 sections:
The purpose of the site reconnaissance is to document visual and/or physical observations, defined as
Weather Conditions During Audit
Were Limiting Conditions Encountered During Site Reconnaissance?
- Were Limiting Conditions Encountered During Site Reconnaissance?
Select from List
Discussion/Comments
Limiting Condition Photos
General Site Information Address
General Property Type
Are there onsite structures?
- Are there onsite structures?
Describe Structure
Photos of structures
Utilities & Waste Disposal
General Site Photographs
Is this a special condition photograph?
- Is this a special condition photograph?
Identify Special Condition
Add media
Adjacent Properties
North
Adjacent Property North Photos
Northeast
Adjacent Property Northeast Photos
East
Adjacent Property East Photos
Southeast
Adjacent Property Southeast Photos
South
Adjacent Property South Photos
Southwest
Adjacent Property Southwest Photos
West
Adjacent Property West Photos
Northwest
Adjacent Property Northwest Photos
To the extent that PRESENT site uses are identified that use, treat, store, dispose of or generate ha
Were Hazardous Substances Observed on site?
- Were Hazardous Substances Observed on site?
Identify Location Where Hazardous Substance Was Observed
Substance ID
Product Name
Containers
Observable Sign of Release?
- Observable Sign of Release?
Discussion
Hazardous Substance Photos
Does the site (owner/operator/tenant) generate hazardous waste?
- Does the site (owner/operator/tenant) generate hazardous waste?
Identify Location
Type of Waste Generated
Hazardous Waste Photos
To the extent that PRESENT site uses are identified that use, treat, store, dispose of or generate pe
Were Petroleum Products (Not in Tanks) Onserved on Site?
- Were Petroleum Products (Not in Tanks) Onserved on Site?
Identify Location Where Petroleum Product Was Observed
Product
Container
Observable Indication of Release?
- Observable Indication of Release?
Photos (Petroleum Storage Not in Tanks)
An Underground Storage Tank is any tank, including underground piping connected to the tank, that is
Were Known USTs Observed on Site?
- Were Known USTs Observed on Site?
Identify Location Where Known UST Was Observed
Contents
Construction
Capacity
Cathodic Protection
Leak Detection
Is There Reason to Suspect a Release?
Discussion / Comments
UST System Photos
Vent pipes, fill pipes, or access ways indicating underground storage tanks shall be identified to th
Were Visible Indications of Suspected USTs Observed on Site?
- Were Visible Indications of Suspected USTs Observed on Site?
Identify Location Where Suspect UST Was Observed
Observed Condition
Is There Reason to Suspect Release?
Suspect UST Photos
An aboveground storage tank is any one or combination of tanks, including pipes, used to contain an a
Were Aboveground Storage Tanks Observed on Site?
- Were Aboveground Storage Tanks Observed on Site?
Identify Location Where AST Was Observed
Secondary Containment
Observed Indication of Release
AST Photos
When open or damaged containers containing unidentified substances are visually and/or physically obs
Were Containers with Unknown/Unidentified Contents Observed on Site?
- Were Containers with Unknown/Unidentified Contents Observed on Site?
Identify Location Where Suspect Container Was Observed
Suspect Container Photos
PCBs belong to a broad family of manufactured organic chemicals known as chlorinated hydrocarbons. PC
Were Utility Owned Transformers Observed on Site?
- Were Utility Owned Transformers Observed on Site?
- Was Other Equipment Having Potential to Contain PCBs Observed on Site?(Note - fluorescent light ballasts excluded)
Identify Location Where Suspect PCB Equipment Was Observed
Identify Suspect PCB Equipment
Suspect PCB Equipment Photos
Was Interior Staining or Corrosion Observed?
- Was Interior Staining or Corrosion Observed?
Identify Location Where Stain/Corrosion Was Observed
Interior staining/corrosion photos
A SUMP is a pit, cistern, cesspool, or similar receptacle where liquids drain, collect, or are stored
Were Sumps or Floor Drains Observed?
- Were Sumps or Floor Drains Observed?
Identify Location Where Sump/Floor Drain Was Observed
Sump/Floor Drain Photos
Are Heating/Cooling Systems Present?
- Are Heating/Cooling Systems Present?
Heating/Cooling System Photos
Did you observe other Equipment/System inside building?
- Did you observe other Equipment/System inside building?
Identify Equipment/System
Identify location where equipment/system was observed
Equipment/System Photos
Pits, ponds, or lagoons are defined by ASTM E1527-13 as man-made or natural depressions in a ground s
Were pits, ponds or lagoons observed on site?
- Were pits, ponds or lagoons observed on site?
Identify Location Where Pit, Pond or Lagoon Was Observed
Pit, Pond Lagoon Photos
Were storm water discharge structures observed on site?
- Were storm water discharge structures observed on site?
Identify Location Where Storm Water Structure Was Observed
Storm Water Structure
Is there visible indication of disposal of petroleum or hazardous material in storm water structure?
- Is there visible indication of disposal of petroleum or hazardous material in storm water structure?
Storm water structure photos
A LANDFILL is a place, location, tract of land, or premises used for the disposal of solid wastes as
Is there visible evidence of waste disposal on site?EXCLUDING DUMPSTERS
- Is there visible evidence of waste disposal on site?EXCLUDING DUMPSTERS
Identify Location Where Waste Disposal Was Observed
Waste Observed
Waste disposal photos
Was stained soil or pavement observed on site?
- Was stained soil or pavement observed on site?
Identify Location Where Stained Soil or Pavement Was Observed
Describe source (if known) and size of stain
Stained Soil or Pavement Photos
Was stressed vegetation observed on site?
- Was stressed vegetation observed on site?
Identify Location Where Stressed Vegetation Was Observed
Stressed Vegetation Area Photos
Were wells observed on site?
- Were wells observed on site?
Identify Location Where Well Was Observed
Type of Well
Well Photos
Were wastewater outfalls observed on site?
- Were wastewater outfalls observed on site?
Identify Location Where Outfall Was Observed
Outfall Photos
Were odors observed during site reconnaissance?NOTE: Per ASTM, this refers to foul or noxious odors which may represent hazardous substances and/or petroleum products.
- Were odors observed during site reconnaissance?NOTE: Per ASTM, this refers to foul or noxious odors which may represent hazardous substances and/or petroleum products.
Were Interviews Conducted During the Site Reconnaissance?
- Were Interviews Conducted During the Site Reconnaissance?
Name of person interviewed and relationship to property
Interviewee's relationship to property
Are you aware of past use(s) of the property?
- Are you aware of past use(s) of the property?
- Are you aware of current or past chemical or petroleum products storage or use on the property?
- Are you aware of spills of chemicals or petroleum on the property or nearby properties?
- Are you aware of environmental cleanups on or near the property?
Signature of Person Conducting Site Reconnaissance
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