NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
The two air handling units on the roof were opened and visible debris was
cleaned out. A visual inspection was conducted and Certification was
issued. The Certifications are in Appendix 1.
2.1.2 Ducts on the First Floor
Ducts above the First Floor ceiling were cut open in several locations.
Visible debris and dust were cleaned out using High Efficiency Particulate
Air (HEPA) vacuums and wet wiping.
2.1.3 Hallway Ventilation Units
The grills on all floors were sealed with polyethylene. Air was forced into
the system on the 14th Floor. The grills were then removed from the
system on the Second Floor hallway. Settled dust and debris were
removed by HEPA vacuuming and wet wiping.
2.1.4 Courtyard Air Intakes
The courtyard air intakes were sealed with plastic. A duct was attached to
an opening made in the plastic at each location. The duct was connected
to an air filtration unit that sucked air from each of the air intakes through a
HEPA filter.
3.0 WIPE SAMPLES
Wipe samples were collected at six locations in the common area ventilation
ducts. These samples were analyzed qualitatively for asbestos. No visible
asbestos was found in any of the samples. The results of these samples are in
Appendix 2.
4.0 CONCLUSSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
• The ventilation ducts were cleaned of debris caused by the World Trade
Center collapse.
• New filters should be placed in all systems prior to re-starting,
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