IREM NYC launches new series: “Behind the Walls” guided on-site tours for property managers

Manhattan, NY On Wednesday, March 25^th IREM NYC launched their first in a series of “Behind the Walls” tours designed to help property managers see their building systems through a new lens.

Behind the Walls is not a classroom lecture. It’s a guided, on-site experience that connects theory to reality — so property managers can return to their buildings better informed, more confident, and better prepared.

IREM NYC Industry Partner ALC Environmental took attendees through a real-world look at cooling tower operations at 7 East 14^th St. in NYC. This engaging and interactive walkthrough provided a hands-on demonstration of how a cooling tower operates on site and explained what is required to help “bulletproof” your tower from violations.What attendees learned:

• What a cooling tower is and what it does;

• Where cooling towers are located on a property;

• The NYC and NYS regulations driving compliance;

• How disinfection occurs using biocides and cleaning procedures;

• What types of water testing are required;

• How certified personnel sample for Legionella and other bacteria, and when testing must occur;

• Where your Maintenance Program Plan (MPP) must be maintained and who is responsible for recording and reporting;

• How to properly respond to violations; and

• A review of a sample required MPP and best practices to help protect your cooling tower from violations.

IREM NYC is proud to offer Behind the Walls tours at no charge exclusively to property managers and assistant property managers. Future tours and topics include:

• Fire Protection presented by Total Fire Protection • April 29

• Boilers presented by Aggressive Energy • May 27

• Building Envelope by Niche Waterproofing • June 24

Property and assistant property managers are encouraged to join us at no charge, but kindly register in advance at
www.iremnyc.org. 

Please, no vendors or service providers!