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by owner. After cleaning, red rosin construction paper will be applied to high traffic areas
to protect carpets from soiling. Water extraction cleaning will not be conducted ifit would
cause damage to the carpet.
d. Surfaces that are not cleaned by wet methods (wet wiping and water extraction cleaner) will
be vacuumed two times.
2. Cleaning of HVAC Systems
HVAC systems that are determined to be impacted by dust or debris from the collapse ofthe World
Trade Center will be cleaned. HVAC systems cleaning, ifwarranted, shall be completed prior to
the initiation ofthe cleaning ofcommon space or residences within an affected building. In the event
that the HVAC system for an entire building requires cleaning, a separate, site specific contract will
be awarded by DEP for this work. If only a portion ofan HVAC system requires cleaning, then the
cleaning contractor will conduct the cleaning utilizing specialized labor trained and experienced in
duct cleaning. HVAC cleaning shall be conducted in accordance with National Air Duct Cleaners
Association (NADCA) General Specification for the Cleaning ofCommercial Heating, Ventilating
and Air Conditioning Systems and the NADCA Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration Standard
(ACR 2002). Verification ofthe eftecti veness ofHVAC system cleaning will be determined by the
Monitoring Contractor. Ifdust or other contaminants are evident through visual inspection, those
portions ofthe system where dust or othei' contaminants are present shall be recleaned and subjected
to reinspection for cleanliness. If the cleaning contractor is not a m ember ofthe NADCA they may
hire a subcontractor for this portion of the v/ork.
3. Cleaning of Residential Spacer
Residences will be cleaned using HEP A vacuums, water extraction cleaners and wet wiping as
described below. Surfaces to be cleaned include but are not limited to walls, fioors, ceilings, ledges,
trims, furnishings, appliances, equipment, etc. Encapsulating agents shall not be applied. Dry
sweeping is prohibited. The cleaning contractor will not clean inside of drawers, cabinets,
breakfronts and sim.ilar enclosed storage or display pieces, however, the exterior ofthese pieces will
cleaned. Cleaning of clothing and accesscries (handbags, shoes etc.) shall be the responsibility of
the occupant. A detailed description of the 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, shall be cleaned.
b. Interior windows, screens, window sills and window’ guards will be cleaned
c. Vacuuming will begin with the ceiling, continue dov/n the walls and include the floor. A
vacuum equipped w ith a motorized agitator bar will be used to vacuum carpets.
d. Impermeable walls and floors will be wet wiped, after consultation with and approval by
owner. Wet wiping will not be condu cted ifit is determined that it would cause damage to
the surface.
e. Carpets will be cleaneht w ilh a water u-.trac tion cleaner after consultation with and approval
by owner. After cleaning, red rosin construction paper will be applied to high traffic areas
to protect carpets from soiling. Water cxtrachcn cleaning will not be conducted ifit would
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