NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
1. Cleaning of Common Spaces
Common spaces will be cleaned ifrequested by the building owner or determined necessary by
U SEPA or designee. The cleanup contractor will initiate the cleanup by 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 from the entrance and
continue through all common spaces in an orderly fashion. Cleaning will begin at the ceiling and
continue down the walls to the floor. Windows and screens will be vacuumed/washed as
encountered. Work will continue to the next floor via stair ways. Appliances will be moved to
permit complete cleaning. Dryer vents and filters will be cleaned and replaced.
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 are
as follows:
a. Terraces, balconies, exterior window sills and window guards that are accessible from the
interior of the dwelling, will be cleaned.
b. Interior windows, screens, window sills and window guards will 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 carmot
be cleaned by wet wiping shall be HEPA vacuumed two times. Carpets will be vacuumed
using an agitator bar. Fabric covered furniture will be vacuumed using a stiff brush
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e. Solid floors will be mopped.
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 dismantled and vacuumed internally.
Filters will be cleaned and replaced. Air conditioners will be reassembled after cleaning.
j- Central HVAC intake/discharge registers (ifpresent) will be removed/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 replaced in its original position.
1. Refngerator cooling tubes will 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 or replaced.
n. The first foot ofall exhaust duct work (including stove, dryer and bathroom vents) wiU be
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