NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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 an
affected building. In the event that the HVAC system for an entire building requir^^^Bk^
a separate, site specific contract will be awarded by DEP for this w only^
an HVAC system requires cleaning, then the cleaning contractor^ raduct th
utilizing specialized labor trained and experienced in duct cleanj AC cleai^
conducted in accordance with National Air Duct Cleaners Am ation (NAHCa) GenoH
Specification for the Cleaning of Commercial Heating, Venw ng and ^^Conditioning
Systems and the NADCA Assessment, Cleaning and RestoraB ^^^(ACR 2002).
Verification of the effectiveness of HVAC system cleaning* ^^^^^rmined by the
Monitoring Contractor. If visible dust or other contaminants l^^^^^^ough visual
inspection or testing, those portions of the system where dust or oj present
shall be recleaned and subjected to reinspection for cleanline^
8. Cleaning of Residential Spaces
Residences will be cleaned using HEPA vacuums, lu^m b^leaners atnHFwipes
as described below. Surfaces to be cleaned includ^^^arem ^^^lls, flj^^ceilings,
ledges, trims, furnishings, appliances, equim^Kt, etc. BKapH ^^^^b^Khall not be
applied. Dry sweeping is prohibited. The oBKiing conh^or wu^ ^^^^^^side drawers,
cabinets, breakfi-onts, etagers and similar^Klosed stooge and disi ^^^P^es. Cleaning of
clothing and accessories (handbags, ^^cs^c.) shalj^^he respon^ Bnity of the occupant. A
detailed description of the minimuu ^Blhfing rei 'ments is (lows:
1. Terraces, balconies, exterii mndow sillJ idow wd id window guards that are
accessible from the j||eril )f the dweM l^^^ied.
2. ^Hrior windows^^^^J indow silfl ■^guards will be cleaned
3. ^^^ming will^^^^H le ceiling, [own the walls and include the floor.
4. waln^^H will be wet wiped using disposable wipes, after
^^^^^^^with an^H ^owner. Wet wiping will not be conducted if it is
do it wouldl^H ^^^to the surface.
5. Ca wit^l ^H^r extraction cleaner after consultation with and
cleano RmI be equipped with a motorized agitator brush and
Inave a stati^H to 110 inches. After cleaning, red rosin construction paper
will be applied! areas to protect carpets fi-om soiling. Hot water cleaning
will not be con< B^^^^would cause damage to the carpet.
Fabric covered ^iWrc will be cleaned with a hot water extractions cleaner after
consultation vj and approval by owner. Hot water cleaning will not be conducted
if it would ca^E damage to the furniture.
Curtains, window treatments, upholstery and other materials that are not cleaned
by w^^Khods (wet wiping and hot water extraction cleaning) will be HEPA
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