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c. Carpets will be cleaned with a water extraction 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 extraction cleaning will not be
conducted if it 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.
7. Cleaning of HVAC Systems
HVAC systems that are determined to be impacted by dust or debris from the collapse of the
World Trade Center will be cleaned. HVAC systems cleaning, if warranted, shall be
completed prior to the initiation of the cleaning of common 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 of
an 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 of Commercial Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Systems and the NADCA Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration Standard (ACR 2002).
Verification of the effectiveness of HVAC system cleaning will be determined by the
Monitoring Contractor. If dust or other contaminants are evident through visual inspection,
those portions of the system where dust or other contaminants are present shall be recleaned
and subjected to reinspection for cleanliness. If the cleaning contractor is not a member of the
NADCA they may hire a subcontractor for this portion of the work.
8. Cleaning of Residential Spaces
Residences will be cleaned using HEPA vacuums, water extraction cleaners and wet wiping
as described below. Surfaces to be cleaned 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. The cleaning contractor will not clean inside of drawers,
cabinets, breakfronts and similar enclosed storage or display pieces, however, the exterior of
these pieces will cleaned. Cleaning of clothing and accessories (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 down the walls and include the floor.
A vacuum equipped with 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 conducted if it is determined that it would cause
damage to the surface.
e. Carpets will be cleaned with a water extraction cleaner after consultation with and
approval by owner. After cleaning, red rosin construction paper will be applied to
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