NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
6. HVAC systems that have been impacted by dust or debris from the collapse ofthe World Trade
Center will be cleaned. In the event that a 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 of a
HVAC system requires cleaning, then the cleaning contractor will conduct the cleaning utilizing
specialized labor trained and experienced in duct cleaning.
a. The monitoring contractor shall schedule and oversee the cleaning of HVAC systems.
b. The Monitoring Contractor shall inspect HVAC systems or portions thereofcleaned to
verify cleanliness. Ifvisible dust or other contaminants are evident through visual inspection
or testing, then the Monitoring Contractor will direct the HVAC cleaning contractor to
relean those portions of the system where dust or other contaminants are present and
reinspect.
c. HVAC cleaning, and cleanliness inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the
National Air Duer Cleaners Association (NADCA) General Specification for the Cleaning
of Commercial Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and the NADCA
Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration Standard (ACR 2002).
7. Sampling of residences and common spaces where cleaning has not been requested
a. Based on consultation with resident, aggressive or modified aggressive air sampling will be
conducted.
i. Before beginning aggressive air sampling, a 1 horsepower electric leafblower shall
be used to direct exhaust air against v/alls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces. This
shall continue for at least five minutes per 1,000 square feet of floor. When
directing the exhaust, caution shall be taken to minimize disturbance and potential
damage to furnishings and personal belongings
ii. Residents shall not be present in their residence during aggressive air sampling
activities.
iii. Personal protective equipment including disposable clothing, gloves, and
respirators shall be worn during aggressive air sampling activities.
iv. H\^AC systems shall be shut down or isolated locally during aggressive air
sampling.
V. Room, and window air conditioners shaUnot be operated during aggressive air
sampling.
vi. Leaf bio ;vers shaUnot be employed for modified aggressive air sampling.
vii. All other procedures are identical for aggressive and modified aggressive air
sampling, unless othervdse noted.
b. At least one 20-inch fan shall be p laced in the center of each room sampled. One fan per
10,000 cubic feet ofroom space shall be used. The fans shall be operated on slow speed
and pointed toward the ceiling. The fans shall run for at least 15 minutes prior to the start
ofsampling. Th e fans shall operate continuously throughout sampling and shall not be
turned off until sampling is completed.
c. For studio apartments 3 air samples shall be collected. For 1 -bedroom apartments and
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