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likelihood of cleaned portions of the ventilation system being re-contaminated if the system is
reactivated at the end of the work shift.
9.2 Additional precautions that may be used to protect cleaned surfaces of the ventilation system
from being re-contaminated by uncleaned ventilation system surfaces. These may include: 1) the
installation of temporary duct blanks or zoning devices to separate cleaned sections, and 2)
installation of temporary air filters.
10.0 PRODUCTS
10.1 Encapsulants; Ventilation system encapsulation products shall be for specific use in ventilation
systems and applied per manufacturer's instructions. Encapsulants shall be water-based, with
low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions, and meet NFPA smoke development and
flame spread requirements for HVAC system products.
10.1.1 Ventilation system/duct cleaning firm shall maintain on-site MSDS copies for any
encapsulant product used in the ventilation system.
10.1.2 Ventilation system/duct cleaning firm will apply product in strict compliance with
manufacturer's recommended safety precautions for Ventilation system/duct cleaning
firm's personnel and building occupants.
10.1.3 Ventilation system/duct cleaning firm shall comply with any applicable federal, state, or
local regulations regarding the use of such products.
10.2 Cleaning Chemicals: Any chemicals used in cleaning ventilation system components (i.e.
chemical cleaners, degreasers, etc.) shall be applied per manufacturer's instructions.
10.2.1 Ventilation system/duct cleaning firm shall maintain on-site MSDS copies for any
cleaning chemical used in the ventilation system.
10.2.2 Ventilation system/duct cleaning firm shall comply with any applicable federal, state, or
local regulations regarding the use of such products.
11.0 EXECUTION
11.1 Preparation - General
11.1.1 Project Orientation/Preparation: Ensure that a site examination has been performed
in accordance with Section 5.0 of this document.
11.1.1.1 Task Coordination: A pre-task performance meeting shall be conducted for
the project.
11.1.1.2 Walk-through: Visually inspect the ventilation system prior to the start of
work and note any mechanical modifications. Note location of all electrical
panels for fuse reset. Note condition of fans, visible buildups, and accessible
ductwork.
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