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Newly Advanced Methane Mitigation Construction

Methane vapor mitigation systems are among the youngest trades in association with construction projects today. Initiated by the Ross Explosion in 1985, the city of Los Angeles’ LADBS pioneered  the vapor mitigation industry. The LADBS Methane Mitigation Code requires conducting a Methane Test, a Methane Mitigation Design, and Methane Mitigation Construction. LADBS’ redundant Methane Mitigation

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Sylmar Water District Tunnel Methane Explosion

Sylmar Water District Tunnel Explosion – Methane Gas Vapor Intrusion With 17 of its workers as casualties, the 1971 Sylmar Water District Tunnel Explosion became one of the most disastrous in California history. The explosion caused raging gases to come out of the tunnel. Fire Department Division Chief Robert Radke reported that everything in the

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Hancock Park School – Methane Gas

Hancock Park School – Methane Gas Hancock Park Elementary School is located in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. Commercial properties such as the large Park La Brea apartment complex and the Fairfax Area Mall surround the school campus.  Infamously the Historical Oil fields surround the school. Faculty at Hancock Park aim to provide a

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Los Angeles County Environmental Programs Division’s Methane Gas Hazard Mitigation Policy

Designated areas within LA County are subject to the Environmental Division’s Methane Gas Hazard Mitigation Policy. Methane Mitigation measures may be applicable due to high levels of subsurface methane gas. This is due to historical oil fields, landfills, or other contaminated Soil Hazards. Methane Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems are Designed and Constructed to prevent methane

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Ross Dress for Less Explosion – Methane Gas Intrusion

Ross Dress for Less Explosion – Methane Gas Intrusion Ross Dress for Less Explosion happened on March 24, 1985. It was like any other beautiful Sunday for Los Angeles Natives. The Ross Dress for Less store in the Fairfax District was full of employees and bargain shoppers. Later, the store went under flames. Firefighters, police

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What is the Methane Mitigation Process (LADBS Methane Code)?

The Methane Mitigation Process requires Methane testing to abide by the LADBS Methane Code.   It’s an environmental engineering process requiring certification by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) If a new construction project is located within a Methane Zone, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS Methane Soil Test)

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What to know on Methane Gas Vapor Mitigation Construction Bids

Methane Gas Vapor Mitigation Construction is a specialty field with minimally certified contractors available relative to other construction trades.   This is an intentional result of the methane vapor barrier manufacturer’s selective certification process.   To implement quality control measures, methane membrane manufacturers only certify a select number of contactors within regions to install their

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Methane Gas Soil Testing in Los Angeles

Methane Gas Soil Testing in Los Angeles LADBS requires Methane Soil Gas Testing is a requirement by LADBS if your project is located within a Methane Zone. Methane Testing is an environmental engineering process. Thus, it involves the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) certificationLos Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). In

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Is my Property in the Methane Zone? – LADBS Methane Mitigation

Is my Property in the Methane Zone? – LADBS Methane Mitigation Methane Mitigation is becoming a frequent requirement when developing in Los Angeles. A project’s Methane Gas Hazard requirements are based on the LADBS Methane Soil Gas Test resultsLADBS Methane Soil Gas Test.   A Methane Test is required if your project is located within

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