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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
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