NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
I
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 Duct Cleaners Association (NADC A) 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 walls, 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. HVAC systems shall be shut down or isolated locally during aggressive air
sampling.
V. Room and window air conditioners shall not be operated during aggressive air
sampling.
vi. Leaf blowers shall not be employed for modified aggressive air sampling.
vii. All other procedures are identical for aggressive and modified aggressive air
sampling, unless otherwise noted.
b. At least one 20-inch fan shall be placed in the center of each room sampled. One fan
per 10,000 cubic feet of room 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 of sampling. The 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 above, 5 air samples shall be collected. Sampling equipment shall be placed in
living areas and away from obstructions. The sampling cassette must be placed on a
tripod, not taped to existing surface and should be directed downward at a 45 degree
angle.
d. Common spaces will be sampled without the use of forced air devices (fans, leaf
blowers etc). For small spaces, less than 160 square feet, 3 samples will be collected.
For large spaces greater than 160 square feet and less than 25,000 square feet 5
samples will be collected. For spaces greater than 25,000 square feet, 1 sample will
be collected for each 5,000 square feet. Sampling equipment shall be placed away
from obstructions. The sampling cassette must be placed on a tripod, not taped to
7
NYC-WTC_000139076
OCR can misread numbers and units. Confirm readings against the page image before using them.