NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
vacuuming all common spaces. This includes hallways, utility rooms, laundry rooms, compactor
rooms and elevators interiors. Ifelevator shafts are determined to contain significant WTC dust and
or debris, cleanup will proceed under the Scope B site specific work plan. Work will begin fi-om the
entrance and continue through all common spaces in an orderly fashion. Ifthe Project Monitor in
consultation with EPA determines that an HVAC system requires cleaning, the cleaning contractor
shall clean the HVAC system utilizing specialized labor trained and experienced in duct cleaning.
2. Cleaning of Residential Spaces
All horizontal hard surfaces shall be HEPA vacuumed and wet wiped. Vertical and soft surfaces shall
be HEPA vacuumed two times. Surfaces include but are not limited to walls, floors, ceilings, ledges,
trims, furnishings, appliances, equipment, etc. Encapsulating agents shall not be applied. Dry
sweeping is prohibited. Cleaning ofclothing and accessories (handbags, shoes etc.)shall be the
responsibility ofthe occupant. A detailed description ofthe minimum cleaning requirements is as
follows:
a. Terraces, balconies, exterior window sills, window wells and window guards that are
accessible from the interior of the dwelling, will be cleaned.
b. Interior windows, screens, window sills and window guards wall be cleaned
c. Vacuuming will begin at the ceiling and continue down the walls to the floor.
d. Carpets, curtains, fabric window treatments, upholstery, and other materials that cannot be
cleaned by wet wiping shall be HEPA vacuumed two tithes. Carpets will be vacuumed using
an agitator bar. Fabric covered furniture will be vacuumed using a stiff brush attachment.
e. Wooden floors will be damp mopped or HEPA vacuumed ifunfinished in consultation with
resident
f. Plants shall be cleaned by rinsing leaves with water.
g- Paperwork, books shall be HEPA vacuumed.
h. Electrical outlets, baseboard heating elements will be vacuumed.
i. Window air conditioners will be vacuumed then removed from their position and vacuumed
internally. Filters will he HEPA vacuumed and reinstalled. Air conditioners will be
reinstalled after cleaning.
j- Intake/discharge registers ofHVAC systems (ifpresent) will beremoved/cleaned. The first
foot ofduct work will also be vacuumed, then the register will be replaced and covered with
plastic.
k. Appliances such as refrigerators and stoves will be cleaned and moved. The floor footprint
ofthe appliances will be cleaned and the appliance will be reinstalled in its original position.
1. Refrigerator cooling tubes will be brushed and vacuumed.
m. Stove storage drawers will be vacuumed ifpresent. Stove cook tops will be opened and
vacuumed. Stove exhaust fan filters will be cleaned.
n. The first foot ofall exhaust duct work (including stove, dryer and bathroom vents) will be
vacuumed. Exhaust fans will be vacuumed and wiped.
o. Closet interiors will be vacuumed.
P- Solid objects (electrical equipment, exercise equipment, etc.) will be wet wiped, moved to
allow cleaning of the underlying surface and will be returned to their original location.
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