Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Article 72 - RESIDENTIAL CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Section 28-72-18d - Work practice standards; lead abatement: removal
Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 28-72-18d
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 52, December 26, 2024
(a) Removal strategies. Acceptable removal strategies shall include the following:
(1)
Manual wet strategies. Manual wet scraping or manual wet sanding shall be
acceptable for the removal of lead surface coatings.
(2) Mechanical removal strategies. Using
power tools that are HEPA-shrouded or locally exhausted shall be acceptable
removal strategies for lead surface coatings. HEPA-shrouded or exhausted
mechanical abrasion devices, including sanders, saws, drills, roto-peens,
vacuum blasters, and needle guns shall be acceptable.
(3) Chemical removal strategies. Chemical
strippers shall be used in compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(b) Soil abatement. When soil abatement is conducted, the lead-bearing soil shall be removed, tilled, or permanently covered in place as indicated in this subsection.
(1) Removed soil shall be replaced
with fill material containing no more than 100 ppm of lead. Soil that is
removed shall not be reused as topsoil.
(2) If tilling is selected, soil in a
child-accessible area shall be tilled to a depth that results in less than 400
ppm lead of the homogenized soil, or other concentrations approved by the
department. Soil in an area not accessible to children shall be tilled to a
depth that results in less than 1,200 ppm lead of the homogenized
soil.
(3) "Permanently covered
soil" shall have the meaning specified in K.A.R. 28-72-1p(c) .
(4) Soil abatement shall be conducted to
prevent lead-contaminated soil from being blown from the site or from being
carried away by water runoff or through percolation to groundwater.
(c) Interior removal. When conducting a lead abatement project using the removal strategy on interior surfaces, the certified lead professional or licensed firm shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) The site
shall be prepared by first establishing a regulated area using fencing, barrier
tape, or other appropriate barriers. The regulated area shall be marked to
prevent uncertified personnel and the general public from approaching closer
than 20 feet to the abatement project.
(2) Signs shall be posted at all entrances to
the regulated area and shall include the words "WARNING: LEAD AREA. POISON. NO
SMOKING OR EATING" in bold lettering at least two inches tall, with additional
language or symbols prohibiting entrance to the regulated area by uncertified
personnel and the general public. All signs shall be in a language that is
easily recognized by all certified lead professionals and by members of the
general public where the lead abatement activities are taking place.
(3) Each heating and cooling system within
the regulated area shall be shut down and the vents shall be sealed with 6-mil
polyethylene sheeting to prevent lead dust accumulation within the
system.
(4) All items within the
regulated area shall be cleaned by HEPA vacuuming or wet wiping with a cleaning
solution, or both. Items shall then be either removed from the area or covered
with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and sealed with duct tape.
(5) All windows below and within the
regulated area shall be closed.
(6)
A critical barrier shall be constructed.
(7) At least two layers of 6-mil, or thicker,
polyethylene sheeting shall be placed on the floor at the base of the component
and shall extend at least 10 feet beyond the perimeter of the component being
abated. If the chemical strategy is used, the certified lead professional or
licensed firm shall follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding a
chemical-resistant floor cover.
(8)
All equipment used in the regulated area shall be thoroughly cleaned with a
cleaning solution or vacuumed with a HEPA vacuum, or both, before removal from
the regulated area.
(9) At the end
of each work shift, the top layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting shall be
removed and used to wrap and contain the debris generated by the shift. The
6-mil polyethylene sheeting shall then be sealed with duct tape and kept in a
secured area until final disposal. The second layer of 6-mil polyethylene
sheeting shall be HEPA vacuumed, left in place, and used during the next shift.
A single layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting shall be placed on this remaining
polyethylene sheeting before lead abatement resumes.
(10) After the removal is complete, the
regulated area shall be cleaned by vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum, wiping down
all surfaces with a cleaning solution, rinsing all surfaces, and then HEPA
vacuuming the area again. Cleaning shall begin at the end of the work area
farthest from the entrance to the area and from the top to the bottom of the
regulated area.
(d) Exterior removal. When conducting a lead abatement project using the removal strategy on exterior surfaces, these minimum requirements shall be met:
(1) The site shall be prepared by first
establishing a regulated area using fencing, barrier tape, or other appropriate
barriers. The regulated area shall be marked to prevent uncertified personnel
and the general public from approaching closer than 20 feet to the abatement
project.
(2) Signs shall be posted
at all entrances to the regulated area and shall include the words "WARNING:
LEAD AREA. POISON. NO SMOKING OR EATING" in bold lettering at least two inches
tall, with additional language or symbols prohibiting entry to the regulated
area by uncertified personnel. All signs shall be in a language that is easily
recognized by all certified lead professionals and by members of the general
public where the abatement activities are taking place.
(3) All movable items shall be moved 20 feet
from working surfaces. Items that cannot be readily moved 20 feet from working
surfaces shall be covered with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and sealed with duct
tape.
(4) At least one layer of
6-mil, or thicker, polyethylene sheeting shall be placed on the ground and
shall extend at least 10 feet from the abated surface, plus another five feet
out for each additional 10 feet in surface height over 20 feet. In addition,
the polyethylene sheeting shall meet the following criteria:
(A) Be securely attached to the side of the
building, with cover provided to all ground plants and shrubs in the regulated
area;
(B) be protected from tearing
or perforating;
(C) contain any
water, including rainfall, that may accumulate during the lead abatement;
and
(D) be weighted down to prevent
disruption by wind gusts.
(5) All windows in the regulated area and all
windows below and within 20 feet of working surfaces shall be closed.
(6) Work shall cease if constant wind speeds
are greater than 15 miles per hour.
(7) Work shall cease and cleanup shall occur
if rain begins.
(8) All equipment
used in the regulated area shall be thoroughly cleaned with a cleaning solution
or vacuumed with a HEPA vacuum, or both, before removal from the regulated
area.
(9) The regulated area shall
be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned of lead-based paint chips, polyethylene sheeting,
and other debris generated by the abatement project work at the end of each
workday. Debris shall be kept in a secured area until final disposal.
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