NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
December 17, 2002 114 LIBERTY STREET
REMOVAL OF DUST, DEBRIS, AND CONTAMINATED MATERIALS
unit's capacity. The area receiving the exhaust shall have sufficient, non-recycling
exhaust capacity to the outside of the structure. Vent second unit to a controlled area in
the building, as approved by Ambient Group, Inc.
2. Ensure that controlled area is isolated from balance of building by isolation barriers at all
times that units are in operation.
3. Routine smoke testing, air monitoring and daily inspections shall be performed by the
Supervisor to ensure that the ducting does not release fibers, dust, or debris into
uncontaminated building areas.
4. Mount units to exhaust directly or through disposable ductwork.
H. Use ductwork and fittings of the same diameter or larger than discharge connection on fan unit.
I. Use new inflatable, disposable plastic ductwork in lengths not greater than 100 feet.
J. Use new spiral wire-reinforced flex duct in lengths not greater than 50 feet.
K. The negative pressure system must produce a minimum pressure differential of negative 0.02
inches of water (during removal) as measured between the Work Area and the adjacent spaces.
The contractor is required to maintain the negative pressure system as stated. In the event that
the pressure differential falls below the stated pressure levels, all work shall stop until adequate
pressure levels are re-established.
L. Ambient Group, Inc. shall measure the pressure differential and confirm negative pressure
through manometer measurement, recording devices, and smoke testing PRIOR to any
demolition work and removal.
M. Ambient Group, Inc. reserves the right to test air volume capacity of AFD units to verify actual
CFM exhausted from the work zone.
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