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e) Books, record albums, videotapes, paperwork, and documents shall be removed
and disposed unless identified for cleaning. A HEPA vacuum with a soft brush
attachment shall be used for cleaning these items.
prior to
(17) All equipment used for cleaning activities shall be vacuumed and/or wet wiped
removal from the work area.
absence of
(18) The project monitor shall perform a thorough visual inspection to verify the
visual dust accumulations. Additional clean-up procedures shall be performed where
visible dust is observed.
(19) Upon successful visual inspection, the work area shall be isolated from the remainder of
the work site pending clearance air monitoring. Clearance air monitoring shall be
performed after completion of all clean up activities at the work site.
(20) The Air Sampling Technician shall perform air sampling after the area is free of dust
accumulations as determined by the Project Monitor. The apartment will be re-cleaned
and retested if the air monitoring clearance criteria are not achieved. The clearance air
monitoring criteria have been established by the USEPA for this clean up activity (WTC
vicinity). The monitoring contractor shall also collect wipe samples for metals. Refer to
the monitoring specification for additional information.
(21) After successful clearance air monitoring, isolation barriers shall be removed in
accordance with the applicable requirements of Title 15, Chapter 1 of the RCNY.
(22) The cleaning contractor is not responsible for damage or loss caused by the acts of parties
not involved with the cleanup. Tenant shall be responsible for the removal of any
valuables. If such removal is not feasible, the tenant shall notify the Project Monitor in
writing (including original receipt, formal appraisal, or estimated value) as to the location,
description and value of said item.
(23) Disposal of all waste generated during the cleaning shall be the responsibility of the
contractor. All waste generated shall be treated as asbestos-containing material (ACM)
unless otherwise indicated herein. Transportation and disposal of generated waste shall be
in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
(24) All work shall be in compliance with all other applicable requirements of Title 15, Chapter
I of the RCNY.
(25) Visible mold has been verified in apartments 6N, 5N, 4N, 3N and 2N. The contractor shall
cut and remove all portions of sheet rock with the presence of mold. The abatement
contractor shall not be responsible for repair or replacement of removed sheet rock. For
other surfaces, the cleaning contractor shall perform necessary remediation with
additional guidance from NYC DEP and NYC DOH. Staff experienced in mold
remediation is required. The contractor may subcontract this portion of the work.
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