§ 54-04 Work Practices.
RCNY § 54-04
(a)An owner must use integrated pest management procedures as provided in Administrative Code § 27-2017.8, to repair any violation issued in accordance with Section 27-2017.4b, and must also use such procedures, when appropriate, when addressing an infestation of pests upon inspection by such owner, or where otherwise directed by the Department. Such owner must: 1. inspect for, and physically remove pest nests, waste, and other debris by High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming, washing surfaces, or otherwise collecting and discarding such debris; 2. eliminate points of entry and passage for pests by repairing and sealing any holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, molding, base boards, around pipes and conduits, or around and within cabinets by using sealants, plaster, cement, wood, escutcheon plates, or other durable material. Attach door sweeps to any door leading to a hallway, basement, or outside the building to reduce gaps to no more than one-quarter inch; and 3. eliminate sources of water for pests by repairing drains, faucets, and other plumbing materials that accumulate water or leak. Remove and replace saturated materials such as interior walls and cabinets.
4.The use of pesticides must not substitute for pest management measures described in this section. Any pesticide applied must be applied by a pest professional licensed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
(b)An owner must use the following work practices as provided in Administrative Code § 27-2017.9 when assessing and correcting indoor mold hazards and underlying defects as a result of an inspection by such owner, or when correcting an indoor mold hazard violation issued in accordance with Administrative Code § 27-2017.3: 1. investigate and correct any underlying defect, including moisture or leak conditions, that are causing or may cause mold violations; 2. remove or securely cover with plastic sheeting any furniture or other items in the work area that cannot be removed; 3. minimize the dispersion of dust and debris from the work area to other parts of the dwelling unit through methods such as: sealing ventilation ducts/grills and other openings in the work area with plastic sheeting; isolating the work area with plastic sheeting and covering egress pathways; cleaning or gently misting surfaces with a dilute soap or detergent solution prior to removal; the use of HEPA vacuum-shrouded tools or a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter at the point of dust generation; 4. clean mold with soap or detergent and water; 5. remove and discard materials that cannot be cleaned properly; 6. properly remove and discard plastic sheeting, cleaning implements, and contaminated materials in sealed, heavy weight plastic bags; 7. clean any remaining visible dust from the work area using wet cleaning methods or HEPA vacuuming; 8. leave the work area dry and visibly free from mold, dust, and debris; and 9. perform assessments, remediation work, and provide notices and reports as required in compliance with Article 32 of the New York State Labor Law and Administrative Code Section 24-154, and any rules promulgated thereunder, where applicable. (Added City Record 12/17/2018, eff. 1/16/2019)
