Fax cover sheet from J.C. Broderick & Associates, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

e. For floor covering two layers of polyethylene sheeting shall be used. The first layer of floor sheeting shall extend up the wall at least 12 inches. The second layer shall be extended up walls at least 24 inches. Sheeting shall be located at the joints between walls and floors.

f. Wall sheeting shall consist of one layer of polyethylene sheeting. It shall be installed to minimize joints and shall overlap floor sheeting by at least 18 inches. No seams shall be located at the comers. Wall coverings shall be taped first to the upper most edge of the wall and shall hang straight down;

g. When a strippable coating is used in place of polyethylene sheeting, it must be manufactured for the specific application required for walls, floors, or windows:

When dry, the strippable coating must have a class A rating as a building material, and must meet the following requirements when tested in accordance with ASTM-E-84: flame spread no greater than 20, fuel contributed 0, and smoke developed no more than 110.

The strippable coating shall be applied uniformly in such a manner as to achieve a minimum uniform final thickness of six mil for each layer required pursuant to this subchapter.

Manufacturer's specifications shall be followed for the method of application and for the protection of the applicators and building occupants.

Use of the product shall be authorized in advance by the asbestos safety control monitor firm. The materials shall be delivered to the project site in unopened, factory-labeled containers.

h. As all existing ventilating systems in work area are to be sealed throughout the removal operation, an alternative system shall be utilized. Install approved HEPA equipped air filtration units with filters in place. HEPA equipped air filtration units shall be of sufficient number ran capacity to ensure that total air volume is exchanged at least once every 15 minutes and an acceptable pressure differential is established and maintained. These units shall be rated by the manufacturer as to their actual working air capacity and field tested pursuant to manufacturer's specifications.

Sequence of asbestos removal activities shall be as follows:

The asbestos-containing material shall be sprayed with water containing an additive to enhance penetration (amended water) or removal encapsulant. All wetting agents shall be tested on a small area before use to ensure effectiveness. A fine low-pressure spray of this solution shall be applied to prevent fiber disturbance preceding removal. The removal encapsulant or

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