NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
samples, EPA Project Tracking Numbers, the laboratory address, date, and sample IDs in an
agreed upon electronic format or website approved by EPA within 24 hours of activity.
5. The Monitoring contractor shall evaluate all HVAC systems in all residential buildings where cleaning
will take place to determine ifthese systems have been impacted by dust or debris from the collapse
of the World Trade Center and if these systems require cleaning. In cases where cleaning is
requested for a whole building, the building’s HVAC system will be evaluated as a whole. Incases
where cleaning is requested for individual residential unit, portions ofthe HVAC system dedicated
to that unit will be evaluated. No residential or common space shall be cleaned until the HVAC
system has been evaluated and cleaned as necessary.
The Monitoring contractor shall inspect HVAC systems or portions thereof cleaned to verify
cleanliness. X
HVAC assessments, cleaning, and cleanliness inspections shall be conducted in accordance with
the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADGA) General Specification for the Cleaning of
Commercial Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and the NADCA Assessment,
Cleaning and Restoration Standard (ACR2002). Qualified personnel shall perform the HVAC
evaluation and cleanliness inspections. At a ininimum such personnel shall have an understanding
of HVAC system design and experience in utilizing accepted indoor environmental sampling
practices, current industry HVAC cleaning procedures, and applicable industry standards.
Deliverables
The Project Monitor shall review all deliverables prior to submission to EPA. The review shall
assure that each deliverable is accurate and complete, technically sound, and free ofclerical errors.
The Project Monitor shall record if the HVAC systems have been evaluated and cleaned
subsequent to September 11,2001. Ifyes, when and by whom. This information shall be provided
via F2L or an agreed upon alternative electronic format or website approved by EPA within 24
hours of activity.
6. In the event that mold is observed in a residence during the pre-cleaning inspection, the Monitoring
Contractor will contact the NYCDOH and EPA.
Deliverables
The Project Monitor shall record if mold is present and notify the NYCDOH and EPA. This
information shall be provided via EPA Indoor Air web database or an agreed upon alternative
electronic format or website approved by EPA within 24 hours of activity.
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