NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Asbestos Abatement Technical Specifications
For 130 Cedar Street, New York, NY
10. Completely remove all bulk mastic using an approved mastic solvent
in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation. Product
application shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and the MSDS for the product. Do not allow the solvent to stand or to
be absorbed by the sub-floor. Prevent the flow of solvent under walls
or into other materials and areas by placing impermeable absorbent
materials specified for use by the manufacturer that act as a
preventive impermeable barrier against seepage of liquid and/or vapor
into unwanted areas.
11. After the completion of mastic removal, the Contractor shall thoroughly
wash and clean the floor to remove any residue or fumes of mastic
remover in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. Place the
waste in sealed drums dedicated to the disposal of floor tile mastic
waste. No bulk mastic residue shall remain on the floor surface
following removal and cleaning. It is not necessary to remove
asphaltic stain from pores of concrete.
12. Spent mastic removal agents must be properly stored, categorized
and disposed.
13. Upon completion of the floor mastic removal the floor shall be smooth
and free from ridges and bumps.
14. Wet all ACM with an amended water solution. Equipment used should
• be capable of providing a fine-sprayed mist, in order to reduce airborne
fiber concentrations when the material is disturbed. Saturate the
material to the substrate but do not allow excess water to accumulate in
the work area. Keep all removed material wet until it can be
containerized for disposal to prevent fiber release (no more than one (1)
full bag of ACM may be on the floor of the work area at any time.
8.3 Removal of Thermal System Insulation: Pipes and Fittings Insulation
utilizing DEP Attachment T for Glovebag Procedures Inside Tent
Enclosure:
1. All proposed work areas and contiguous space(s) shall be regulated to
allow only certified asbestos workers and authorized visitors.
2. The glovebag procedures inside a tent shall comply with 15 RCNY &
1-105, 1-106 (except 15 RCNY & 1-105 c(II) and 1-106 (h) 3). The
glovebag shall not be shifted or moved from the initial location.
3. If there is a breach and/or visible emissions are detected outside the
glovebag or tent, work shall cease. The source of the emissions shall
be properly controlled and identified in the log. The dust resulting from
the fugitive emissions shall be at a minimum HEPA-vacuumed, then
wet-cleaned until all evidence thereof is removed. The integrity of the
i glovebag/tent shall also be restored.
Prepared byJLC Environmental Consultants, Inc. Project No. 04-3271 Page 45
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