NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Mr Rajappan Radbakrishnan — NYC DEP
21-23 Thames Street Variance Request
Airtek Project 05-0701— June 9, 2005
NYC DEP Variance Application:
In order to execute the particular requirements of this unique project, specific relief from
RCNY Title 15 is requested as follows:
We request relief from 1-125(i): Isolation Barriers. It is the intent of the project to seal
all windows and communicating openings to the outside of the building from the outside
with two layers of 6-mil poly and plywood barriers. The intent of this action is to create a
sealed structure that will allow decontamination activities within the building while
reducing the possibility of migration of dust to the outside of the structure.
We request relief from 1-81(j); 1-81(m); 1-91; 1-102(b);1-41(c); 1-41(d);1-112(d);
and 1-112(e): Attachment FR- Procedures for use of Foam or Similar Viscous
Liquid in Removal of Asbestos Containing Roofing (ACRM) in New York City.
Roof membrane, flashing, and roof tar remain on the roof of the building.
We request relief from 1-83(b)2: Attachment DW — Waste Decontamination in
• Worker Decon. This request is made to provide for the efficient decontamination of the
workspace at the entry to the building so that an interior decon can be built. Attachment
DW is requested because the erection of full worker and waste decons outisde the
building will result in blockage of the sidewalk. This request is only for the initial entry-
cleaning phase.
We request relief from 1-41(c);1-41(d);1-81(m);1-82(a);1-83(a);1-91; Attachment
EC — Abatement of Exterior ACM Caulking Materials. ACM window caulk exists on
the window frames of the building.
We request relief from 1-41(c); 1-41(d);1-81(m);1-82(a);1-83(a);1-91; Attachment
IC — Abatement of Exterior ACM Caulking Materials from the top of the Parapet
wall(s) on the Roof. ACM coping stone caulk exists on the parapets of the building.
Utilities - General:
Utility service is currently cut off to the building. All electricity and water required for
the work will be drawn from sources outside the building.
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