Just being in the basement of Kenilworth makes some people uncomfortable. Is it safe?
Air monitoring in Kenilworth has been well below applicable hygienic standards. However, please be aware of the following: Room B57 and 171, the (southwest) boiler room, are a designated restricted area on the UWM Confined Space/Hazardous Space inventory. This area is placarded with warning signs. Room B57 was cleaned of presumed asbestos debris several years ago when the City required UWM to permanently seal the coal chute under Farwell Avenue. Room B57 is open to room 171 above, which was not cleaned and which has asbestos contamination resulting from the furnace explosion. Persons should not enter B57 or 171 without first informing and consulting with Physical Plant Services. Depending on the work you need to perform and the length of time you will be in this area, we may require that you wear respiratory protection, protective clothing and/or a personal sampling pump to determine your exposure to fibers, if any.
