Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) Prior to
beginning any lead hazard control activity on the interior of any dwelling,
dwelling unit, or child care facility, all interior lead hazard reduction work
areas shall be prepared in accordance with Table 8.1 of the HUD "Guidelines for
the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing", (2012
Edition) available as noted in Appendix A, to ensure that the work area is
isolated and no dust or debris leaves the work area while the work is being
performed, in addition to the following requirements:
(1) All sheeting used in containment and
barrier systems and sealant materials shall:
a. Be polyethylene sheeting at least 6-mils
thick or an equivalent material intended to contain leaded dust and
debris;
b. Be secured in place with
waterproof tape;
c. Be maintained
to prevent the release of lead or lead-contaminated materials from the work
areas;
d. Remain in place and
intact until clean-up for the preliminary inspection when at least one layer
shall remain in place;
e. Be
removed before the final clearance inspection;
f. Be stored, managed, and disposed of in
accordance with
He-P
1608.11;
g. Follow the details outlined in the
occupant protection plan written for the lead hazard reduction project in
accordance with
He-P
1608.05; and
h. Follow the worker protection requirements
of
He-P
1608.09;
(2) All furniture and related movable and
non-movable objects such as refrigerators, stoves, rugs, furniture, window
coverings, and food preparation counters in the work area shall be removed from
the work area or covered with sheeting used in containment and barrier systems
and taped securely at all seams and at all junctures to the floor with
waterproof tape;
(3) When heating,
ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) intake or exhaust vents are located in
a lead hazard reduction work area, the HVAC system shall be shut down in the
work area and vents sealed with sheeting, used in barrier and containment
systems, and waterproof tape;
(4)
If a break or tear occurs in any sheeting used in barrier and containment
systems to seal the HVAC system:
a. The HVAC
system at the site of the break shall be visually inspected by the person
conducting the lead hazard reduction work; and
b. Any visible lead contamination shall be
cleaned by a cycle of vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum, wet washing with a general
all-purpose or lead-specific cleaner, and a repeat HEPA vacuuming;
(5) Floor sheeting shall comply
with the following:
a. Sheeting shall be
sized to minimize seams;
b. A
minimum of 2 layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, or an equivalent material
intended to contain leaded dust and debris, and sealant materials shall be
maintained to prevent the contamination of flooring with lead or
lead-contaminated materials;
c. If
a break or tear occurs in the bottom sheet of any sheeting used in a barrier
and containment system that is covering carpeting, the carpet shall be cleaned
prior to the clearance inspection by:
1. A
thorough vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum;
2. Shampoo or steam cleaning using a general
all-purpose or lead-specific cleaner; and
3. A second vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum when
the carpet is dry; and
d. If abatement is needed on the flooring,
work shall be conducted in phases and sheeting shall meet the requirements
above and be utilized in such a manner to prevent lead dust contamination from
other abatement work on the existing flooring, underlayment, and new
flooring;
(6) A
mini-containment area may be built by surrounding the work area with temporary
walls to allow small areas to be addressed or windows to be replaced;
(7) The area in (6) above shall comply with:
a. The requirements of (1) through (5) above;
and
b. The following:
1. The mini-containment area shall be
constructed of wood or other rigid framing and 6-mil polyethylene sheeting or
an equivalent material in order to define the area with sides, a ceiling and a
floor;
2. An air-flap shall be
constructed at the entryway to the mini-containment;
3. The mini-containment shall be affixed
securely to the wall such that there are no gaps between the mini-containment
and the wall;
4. The
mini-containment area shall be subject to daily and final cleaning, as well as
clearance sampling requirements;
5. Passageways used by workers going to and
from the mini-containment area and other areas used for storage of tools or
debris shall be covered with 2 layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting or an
equivalent material;
6. The
mini-containment area shall remain in place until final clean up; and
7. Access to the room where any
mini-containment area has been constructed shall be restricted in accordance
with the HUD "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint
Hazards in Housing" (2012 Edition), available as noted in Appendix A, until
clearances have been achieved.
(b) Prior to removing lead-based substances
or beginning any other lead hazard reduction work, warning signs shall be
posted in accordance with the following:
(1)
Signs shall be posted at all entrances and exits of the dwelling, dwelling
unit, or child care facility clearly defining the work area and warning
occupants and other persons not involved in the abatement activities to remain
outside the work area;
(2) All
signs shall be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches, and include the phrase "Lead
Hazard, Keep Out," or similar wording in bold lettering at least 3/4 inches
high;
(3) In common areas that are
to be abated in dwellings occupied by 2 or more households or a child care
facility, the signs shall be posted at all entrances and exits of the dwelling
or child care facility and include the phrase, "Caution Lead Hazard, Do Not
Remain in Work Area Unless Authorized," or similar wording, in bold lettering
at least 3/4 inches high;
(4)
Signs shall remain in place and be readable until abatement is completed and
clearance achieved; and
(5) Signs
shall include a 24 hour contact phone number and name of person responsible for
the work area.
(c) In
addition to all of the requirements under (a) and (b) above, when dust
generating activities are utilized on the work site during the lead exposure
hazard reduction project, a worker changing area shall be:
(1) Set up adjacent to the abatement work
area; and
(2) Constructed in
accordance with Chapter 9 of the HUD "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control
of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing", (2012 Edition), available as noted in
Appendix A.
(d) No
person shall exit the abatement work area without removing his or her abatement
work clothes, gloves, boot or shoe covers, and respirator in the designated
changing area.
(e) All tools and
other items shall be wiped free of dust and debris before leaving the work
area.
#5920, eff 1-1-95; ss by #7181, eff 12-24-99; ss by
#7495, eff 5-23-01; ss by #8039, eff 2-13-04; ss by #8932, eff 7-6-07; ss by
#9986, eff 9-1-11 (from He-P 1605.10)
