DEP hotline Q&A on HVAC cleaning and debris assessment, n.d.

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(roofs, window sills, fire escapes, lobbies, hallways)? What agency enforces building cleaning?

The Cail Center will take information from the individual and DEP will respond. The requirements for cleaning vary based on the hazard assessment

• My landlord had the building cleaned back in September but he has not done anything since, whom can i Cvil to make sure he continues to clean?

The City has issued a new Fact Sheet on cleaning procedures reminding people in lower Manhattan to continue frequent cleaning^/ wiviv.hy, This is available on the website at: /jTTyou do not have access to a computer, the Call Center can take your name and address and send you information in the mail. In addition, the Call Center can also take your information and forward your concern to DEP. (?)

• Terraces & balconies: Who is responsible for cleaning? Is it safe to clean the terrace if there is a lot of dust? What can I do if cleaned my terrace but others in my building have not and the dust blows into my aparlment?

Light coatings of dust can be cleaned using wet methods and/or HEPA vacuums. The DOH has a Cleaning Fact sheet that describes this and it can be found at the website at: <T5rge accumulations (completely covered or blanketed) of debris inside or outside should be assessed by an inspector. Would you like me to take your name, number and information and forward it to DEP?

B. Cleaning

• Does the Department have any recommendations about which brands of HEPAvacs + Air Purifiers provide the best safety features?

No, Information on steps people can take to assist with indoor air quality and on the selection and purchase of residential air cleaning devices can be found at the EPA website: wviw.epa.qov/iaq/pub/resdair.

• How can people who live north of Canal St obtain a free HEPAvac and/or Air Purifier

At present there does not seem to be any program providing free cleaning equipment north of Canal 54'^.^

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