NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
AIRTEK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
39 WEST 38TH STREET, 12m FLOOR, NEW YORx, NY 10018
PxoNE (212) 768-0516 FAx (212) 768-0759
WWW.AIRTEKENV.COM
August 3, 2005
Mr. Chris D'Alimonte
New York City Department of Education
Division of School Facilities
44-36 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11101
Re: 90 & 100 Trinity Place (HS of Economics & Finance)
Possible Air Infiltration from the Decontamination & Destruction of
133-135 Greenwich Street and 21-23 Thames Street
Dear Mr. D'Alimonte:
A thorough inspection of the subject structures and the adjacent structures has been conducted on July 6,
2005. Communicating openings, air intakes, and other potential pathways of contamination have been
identified for inclusion in the decontamination design. Facility managers for the adjacent structures have
been contacted so that engineering controls may be implemented to protect occupants. Of particular
concern are air intakes of the school building directly to the east of the project site. These concerns have
been addressed cooperatively with the Department of Education.
The Copper Group's Asbestos Contractor will apply a hard barrier (plywood) over the existing 7"' floor
fresh air intake louver on the West side of 100 Trinity, anchor it to the masonry, and then apply two layers
of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting over the hard barrier. Since the fresh air intake louver will be covered,
three (3) windows, in areas not occupied by students, on the 8`" floor (i.e. kitchen), will be opened to
allow fresh air to penetrate the 8`" floor. The air from the opened windows on the 8`" floor will go thru a
dropped ceiling which is the return air plenum for the 7`" floor MER with ducts that lead directly to the
two (2) units. This will supply adequate make-up fresh air to the two units.
The Copper Group's Mechanical Contractor will blank off the two fresh air intake ducts attached to the
fresh air intake louver (approximately 12" x 6" each) on the 6`" floor (Exterior Fresh Air Louver on
Thames Street is inaccessible) of 90 Trinity. It is the understanding that the HVAC unit in question is not
in operation (has not been in operation for at least three years), and will not be put back into operation.
Therefore, no make air is required. The Copper Group's Mechanical Contractor will also provide a
temporary extension to the fresh air intake duct (100 Trinity) and extend it towards Cedar Street over the
Auditorium Roof.
If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Airtek Environmental Corp.
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Michael Porter,
Senior Project Manager
Cc: Chanan Rozenbaum, The Copper Group
05-0701
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
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