Although the concept of Vapor Intrusion or Encroachment has been around for a while, it has become more prominent in recent years due to the industry’s improved understanding of the potential risks it poses to human health, and the subsequent regulatory focus it has received. ASTM E1527-13 (released in 2013) first placed a much greater emphasis on assessing vapor risks during the Phase I ESA. And just recently, ASTM recently released updates to the E2600-15: Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions to improve guidance on how vapor risk should be assessed.
The importance of considering how vapor migration and intrusion risks impact occupant health, business operations, cash flow and property values is now generally recognized across the commercial real estate industry. But, some confusion remains about how exactly these risks should be addressed as part of the due diligence process. Nicole Moore (REPA), Technical Director for Partner’s Environmental Consulting practice, and Kristine MacWilliams (PE), Technical Director for Subsurface Investigations answer some frequently asked questions relating to vapor concerns in the multifamily industry.
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