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Q1: HMR TRIMT
A: Add-on for tearing out trim/base from tile/grout Includes: Additional labor cost to remove trim/baseboard from
tile/grout. Excludes: Re-grouting. Note: This item is an add on cost for removing trim/base when bottom or end is
embedded in tile and/or grout. Use with items HMR BASEB or HMR TRIM. The labor type used in this item is a
hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may
include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q2: HMR TRIM
A: Tear out trim and bag for disposal Includes: Plastic bags and labor. Note: This item is intended for removal of
extremely wet, non-salvageable, and/or contaminated trim that needs to be bagged prior to disposal. The labor type
used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous
materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q3: HMR TACKS
A: Tear out tackless strip and bag for disposal - Category 3 Includes: Plastic bags and labor. Note: This item is intended
for removal of extremely wet, non-salvageable, and/or contaminated tackless strip that needs to be bagged prior to
disposal. A premium charge is used when working with contaminated materials. The labor type used in this item is a
hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may
include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q4: HMR SSWR
A: Temporary safety shower Includes: Safety shower, setup, and take down. Note: Priced as a one-time setup and take
down.
Q5: HMR SBSWSH
A: Soda blasting exposed framing w/sheathing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast
exposed framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open stud wall (with sheathing
on one side). Priced per square footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a
crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on
several different models with varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make
adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who
typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
,Q6: HMR SBSW
A: Soda blasting exposed framing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast exposed
framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open stud wall. Priced per square
footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may require
additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models with
varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as needed. The
labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to
hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q7: HMR SBSFSH
A: Soda blasting exposed framing w/sheathing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast
exposed framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open framed floor (with
sheathing on one side). Priced per square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces
such as a crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is
based on several different models with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing
and make adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician,
who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q8: HMR SBSF
A: Soda blasting exposed framing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast exposed
framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open framed floor. Priced per
square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may
require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models
with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as
needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs
work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q9: HMR SBIWSH
A: Dry ice blast exposed framing w/sheathing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast
exposed framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open stud wall (with sheathing
on one side). Priced per square footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a
crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on
several different models with varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make
adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who
typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q10: HMR SBIW
A: Dry ice blasting exposed framing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast exposed
framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open stud wall. Priced per square
footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may require
additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models with
varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as needed. The
labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to
hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
,Q11: HMR SBIFSH
A: Dry ice blast exposed framing w/sheathing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast
exposed framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open framed floor (with
sheathing on one side). Priced per square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces
such as a crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is
based on several different models with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing
and make adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician,
who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q12: HMR SBIF
A: Dry ice blasting exposed framing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast exposed
framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open framed floor. Priced per
square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may
require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models
with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as
needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs
work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q13: HMR SBCS
A: Add on - Confined space blasting Includes: Additional labor for confined space blasting. Excludes: Personal
protective equipment (see items HMR PPE*). Note: Per square feet of surface area being blasted. This item is an
add-on cost for blasting in confined spaces, such as enclosed attics and crawl spaces. Situations with confined
spaces can vary greatly; estimators may need to adjust the pricing of this item to match the conditions of the job at
hand.
Q14: HMR SANDW
A: Sand exposed framing - Walls Includes: Sandpaper and labor to sand exposed framing. Excludes: Containment (e.g.
items HMR BARR etc.), HEPA vacuuming (see item HMR HEPA), painting/sealing. Quality: Light sanding of exposed
framing studs etc. for mold or other surface contaminants. Note: Priced per square footage of wall area, not surface
area sanded. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs
work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q15: HMR SANDF
A: Sand exposed framing - Floor Includes: Sandpaper and labor to sand exposed framing. Excludes: Containment (e.g.
items HMR BARR etc.), HEPA vacuuming (see item HMR HEPA), painting/sealing. Quality: Light sanding of exposed
framing joists, underside of subfloor, etc. for mold or other surface contaminants. Note: Priced per square footage of
floor area, not surface area sanded. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician,
who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q16: HMR PROTX
A: Protect - Cover with plastic - whole house Includes: 6 mil plastic, duct tape, and labor to cover and remove when
surrounding work is completed. Excludes: Scaffolding. Note: Figure square footage of plastic material used to cover
or wrap entire house. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically
performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
, Q17: HMR PROT
A: Protect - Cover with plastic Includes: 6 mil plastic, duct tape, and labor to cover and remove when surrounding work
is completed. Note: Figure square footage of plastic material used to cover or wrap an item. The labor type used in
this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous
materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q18: HMR PPSAR
A: Supply Air Respirator (SAR) - (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for a supply air respirator (SAR) system including
hood.
Q19: HMR PPPAPR
A: Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) - (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
(PAPR) system including hood/mask. Excludes: Filter cartridge; see items HMR PPERCP*.
Q20: HMR PPES
A: Face shield - Disposable Includes: Disposable plastic face shield/splash guard. Quality: Disposable plastic face
shield with head band. Note: To be used with HMR PPE*, if required.
Q21: HMR PPERH
A: Respirator - Half face - multi-purpose resp. (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for half- face, dual cartridge respirator.
Excludes: Filter cartridges; see items HMR PPERC*.
Q22: HMR PPERF
A: Respirator - Full face - multi-purpose resp. (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for full face, dual cartridge respirator.
Excludes: Filter cartridges; see items HMR PPERC*.
Q23: HMR PPERCV
A: Respirator cartridge - organic vapor & acid gas (per pair) Includes: One pair of disposable respirator replacement
cartridges. Quality: Cartridges rated to filter/block organic vapors and acid gases; not rated for particulate filtering.
Q24: HMR PPERCPV
A: PAPR cartridge - vapor only (single cartridge) Includes: Disposible PAPR replacement cartridge. Quality: Cartridge
for Powered Air-Purifying Respirator; rated for blocking/filtering of organic vapors.
Q25: HMR PPERCPM
A: PAPR cartridge - HEPA & vapor & gas (single cartridge) Includes: Disposible PAPR replacement cartridge. Quality:
Cartridge for Powered Air-Purifying Respirator; rated for particulate filtering (HEPA) and for blocking/filtering of
organic vapors and acid gases.
Answers
Q1: HMR TRIMT
A: Add-on for tearing out trim/base from tile/grout Includes: Additional labor cost to remove trim/baseboard from
tile/grout. Excludes: Re-grouting. Note: This item is an add on cost for removing trim/base when bottom or end is
embedded in tile and/or grout. Use with items HMR BASEB or HMR TRIM. The labor type used in this item is a
hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may
include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q2: HMR TRIM
A: Tear out trim and bag for disposal Includes: Plastic bags and labor. Note: This item is intended for removal of
extremely wet, non-salvageable, and/or contaminated trim that needs to be bagged prior to disposal. The labor type
used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous
materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q3: HMR TACKS
A: Tear out tackless strip and bag for disposal - Category 3 Includes: Plastic bags and labor. Note: This item is intended
for removal of extremely wet, non-salvageable, and/or contaminated tackless strip that needs to be bagged prior to
disposal. A premium charge is used when working with contaminated materials. The labor type used in this item is a
hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may
include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q4: HMR SSWR
A: Temporary safety shower Includes: Safety shower, setup, and take down. Note: Priced as a one-time setup and take
down.
Q5: HMR SBSWSH
A: Soda blasting exposed framing w/sheathing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast
exposed framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open stud wall (with sheathing
on one side). Priced per square footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a
crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on
several different models with varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make
adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who
typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
,Q6: HMR SBSW
A: Soda blasting exposed framing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast exposed
framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open stud wall. Priced per square
footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may require
additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models with
varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as needed. The
labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to
hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q7: HMR SBSFSH
A: Soda blasting exposed framing w/sheathing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast
exposed framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open framed floor (with
sheathing on one side). Priced per square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces
such as a crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is
based on several different models with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing
and make adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician,
who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q8: HMR SBSF
A: Soda blasting exposed framing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to soda blast exposed
framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for soda blasting all faces of an open framed floor. Priced per
square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may
require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models
with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as
needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs
work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q9: HMR SBIWSH
A: Dry ice blast exposed framing w/sheathing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast
exposed framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open stud wall (with sheathing
on one side). Priced per square footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a
crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on
several different models with varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make
adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who
typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q10: HMR SBIW
A: Dry ice blasting exposed framing - Walls (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast exposed
framing of walls. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open stud wall. Priced per square
footage of wall area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may require
additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models with
varying wall sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as needed. The
labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to
hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
,Q11: HMR SBIFSH
A: Dry ice blast exposed framing w/sheathing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast
exposed framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open framed floor (with
sheathing on one side). Priced per square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces
such as a crawl space or attic may require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is
based on several different models with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing
and make adjustments as needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician,
who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q12: HMR SBIF
A: Dry ice blasting exposed framing - Floor (PER SF) Includes: Equipment, labor, and material to dry ice blast exposed
framing of floor/ceiling. Note: This item is intended for dry ice blasting all faces of an open framed floor. Priced per
square footage of floor area, not surface area blasted. Blasting in confined spaces such as a crawl space or attic may
require additional labor hours. This item was created for ease of estimating and is based on several different models
with varying floor sizes; as such estimators may need to verify their specific pricing and make adjustments as
needed. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs
work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q13: HMR SBCS
A: Add on - Confined space blasting Includes: Additional labor for confined space blasting. Excludes: Personal
protective equipment (see items HMR PPE*). Note: Per square feet of surface area being blasted. This item is an
add-on cost for blasting in confined spaces, such as enclosed attics and crawl spaces. Situations with confined
spaces can vary greatly; estimators may need to adjust the pricing of this item to match the conditions of the job at
hand.
Q14: HMR SANDW
A: Sand exposed framing - Walls Includes: Sandpaper and labor to sand exposed framing. Excludes: Containment (e.g.
items HMR BARR etc.), HEPA vacuuming (see item HMR HEPA), painting/sealing. Quality: Light sanding of exposed
framing studs etc. for mold or other surface contaminants. Note: Priced per square footage of wall area, not surface
area sanded. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs
work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q15: HMR SANDF
A: Sand exposed framing - Floor Includes: Sandpaper and labor to sand exposed framing. Excludes: Containment (e.g.
items HMR BARR etc.), HEPA vacuuming (see item HMR HEPA), painting/sealing. Quality: Light sanding of exposed
framing joists, underside of subfloor, etc. for mold or other surface contaminants. Note: Priced per square footage of
floor area, not surface area sanded. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician,
who typically performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q16: HMR PROTX
A: Protect - Cover with plastic - whole house Includes: 6 mil plastic, duct tape, and labor to cover and remove when
surrounding work is completed. Excludes: Scaffolding. Note: Figure square footage of plastic material used to cover
or wrap entire house. The labor type used in this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically
performs work relating to hazardous materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
, Q17: HMR PROT
A: Protect - Cover with plastic Includes: 6 mil plastic, duct tape, and labor to cover and remove when surrounding work
is completed. Note: Figure square footage of plastic material used to cover or wrap an item. The labor type used in
this item is a hazardous materials remediation technician, who typically performs work relating to hazardous
materials, which may include asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
Q18: HMR PPSAR
A: Supply Air Respirator (SAR) - (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for a supply air respirator (SAR) system including
hood.
Q19: HMR PPPAPR
A: Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) - (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
(PAPR) system including hood/mask. Excludes: Filter cartridge; see items HMR PPERCP*.
Q20: HMR PPES
A: Face shield - Disposable Includes: Disposable plastic face shield/splash guard. Quality: Disposable plastic face
shield with head band. Note: To be used with HMR PPE*, if required.
Q21: HMR PPERH
A: Respirator - Half face - multi-purpose resp. (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for half- face, dual cartridge respirator.
Excludes: Filter cartridges; see items HMR PPERC*.
Q22: HMR PPERF
A: Respirator - Full face - multi-purpose resp. (per day) Includes: Equipment cost for full face, dual cartridge respirator.
Excludes: Filter cartridges; see items HMR PPERC*.
Q23: HMR PPERCV
A: Respirator cartridge - organic vapor & acid gas (per pair) Includes: One pair of disposable respirator replacement
cartridges. Quality: Cartridges rated to filter/block organic vapors and acid gases; not rated for particulate filtering.
Q24: HMR PPERCPV
A: PAPR cartridge - vapor only (single cartridge) Includes: Disposible PAPR replacement cartridge. Quality: Cartridge
for Powered Air-Purifying Respirator; rated for blocking/filtering of organic vapors.
Q25: HMR PPERCPM
A: PAPR cartridge - HEPA & vapor & gas (single cartridge) Includes: Disposible PAPR replacement cartridge. Quality:
Cartridge for Powered Air-Purifying Respirator; rated for particulate filtering (HEPA) and for blocking/filtering of
organic vapors and acid gases.
