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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 I know my landlord had the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system properly cleaned?
Contact your building owner and request the Information. Building owners were advised by DEP to change filters in ventilation systems if they found debris after 9/11. Buildinq owners were also requested to have debris assessed for the presence of asbestos by a certified asbestos investiqator. The removal of debris containino qreater than 1% asbestos requires that an asbestos abatement be performed in accordance with state and local (DEP) requlations. If it has been determined that debris in the system does not contain asbestos, a visual inspection of the system components, including air handlinq units, ductv\^ork, and plenums should be performed.
• Are there written protocols as to how to clean HVAC systems?
Has anyone checked with ASHRAE or BOMA on this ? - my sense is that there are some recommg'nded approaches. If it has been determined that the system contains debris qreater than 1% asbestos, the cleaninq must be performed as an asbestos abatement. There are no requlations qoverninq the cleaninq of residential or commercial HVAC systems for dusts that do not Xcontain asbestos or other hazardous materials and specific methods or protocols may vary. Any type of cleaning performed ‘ should include methods for cleaninq all system components without dispersinq dust, etc, into occupied rooms. A follow up visual inspection should always be performed when cleaninq is finished to aS ensure that the cleaninq method used was successful, standard protocols for cleaning HVAC systemsT- .However, Uf 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
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EPA and DEP interdepartmental communication concerning roof and facade cleaning operations and coordination.
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Q&A sheet detailing procedures for assessing debris in ventilation systems and required abatement actions.
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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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Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
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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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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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