Q&A sheet detailing procedures for assessing debris in ventilation systems and required abatement actions.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
DRAFT ANSWERS FOLLOW-UP TO FEB 21 HOTLINE COMMITTEE
The following are some examples of questions raised by community residents regarding environment, health, and quality of life in Lower Manhattan
I. BUILDING RELATED ISSUES A Landlords/Enforcement
• How do 1 know my landlord had the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system properly cleaned?
Contact your building o'* ,ier and request the information. Building owners were advbed Sy DEP to change filters in ventilation systems if they founn debris after 9/11.
• Are there written protocols as to how to clean HVAC systems?
There are no standard protocols for cleaning HVAC systems. However, if systems are dusty and have not been cleaned since 9/11 the City recommends that the building owner/management company change filters on the system and use a HEPA vacuum to clean the system.
• What can I do about buildings that have not been cleaned yet (roofs, window sills, fire escapes, lobbies, hallways)? What agency enforces building cleaning?
The Call 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 call to make sure he continues to clean?
The City has issued a new Fact Sheet on cleaning procedures reminding people in Ir.vef Manhattan to continue frequent cleaning. This is available on the website at: If you 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.
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Q&A document advising landlords on HVAC filter changes and asbestos assessment requirements following the disaster.
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Guidance document explaining requirements for HVAC cleaning and asbestos abatement regulations for building owners.
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Guidance document explaining requirements for HVAC cleaning and asbestos abatement regulations for building owners.
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Document listing resident inquiries regarding landlord enforcement and HVAC cleaning protocols in Lower Manhattan buildings.
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List of resident questions concerning landlord responsibilities, HVAC cleaning protocols, and enforcement agencies for Lower Manhattan buildings.
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EPA and DEP interdepartmental communication concerning roof and facade cleaning operations and coordination.
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Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
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Document listing common resident questions regarding landlord responsibilities for building cleaning and HVAC systems.
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Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.
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Administrative portal document form related to World Trade Center site activities.
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Fragmented handwritten notes and sketches regarding environmental or structural conditions at the World Trade Center site.
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