How Environmental Issues Impact Real Estate Gordon A. Onley Fisher Environmental Ltd. 2011
May 29, 2015
How Environmental Issues Impact Real Estate
Gordon A. OnleyFisher Environmental Ltd.
2011
What you need to know: The following is the first few slides of a
presentation designed for commercial real estate professionals, on how environmental issues can impact real estate.
Depending on the material covered, “live” presentations take from 30 minutes to 2 hours (including Q & A for audience members).
For more information contact Gordon Onley at 905-475-7755 x 63 or go to www.fisherenvironmental.blogspot.com
What are we going to discuss?What is an Environmental Site Assessment
ESA?Why order an ESA?What are the different types of ESA's?
-------Optional Break--------Record of Site Condition (RSC)Risk Assessments (RA)Designated Substance Surveys (DSS)Grow-Ops - MouldBuilding Condition Assessments (BCA)
What is an ESA? An assessment of real property. Accordance with provincial regulations, CSA Standard Z768-01 & Z769-
00. Supervised by a "Qualified Person" (QP) with no interest* in the property.
An ESA seeks to determine:
1. "Likelihood" of contamination on, in or under the property. 2. If necessary, identify "Location and Concentration" of contaminants.
Can be a Multi-Stage Process.
*new rule for July 2011.
Phase 1 – Site ReconnaissanceBe Aware of Potentially Contaminating Activities (PCA)
Phase 1 – Records ReviewSurveys
Why order an ESA?Due Diligence Tool.Usually required by Lenders and Purchasers.Recognized and Standardized.Helps protect against Environmental and
Legal Liability.
Usually requested because a property is being sold or refinanced.
Phase 2 - Plan the Site InvestigationConsider groundwater flow
3d model of contamination
Indoor Air Quality – AsbestosAsbestos Containing Materials (ACM) – Poor Condition
Indoor Air Quality – Mold
Thank-you
For more information contact Gordon Onley at 905-475-7755 x 63 or go to www.fisherenvironmental.blogspot.com