Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a)
Lead-based paint stabilization or work being performed pre-stabilization where
those activities disturb lead based paint, shall be conducted in accordance
with
He-P
1608.07 through
He-P
1608.11 and only when the substrates of the surfaces
to be treated are dry, clean, and in good repair, prior to the application of
new paint or other coating.
(b) The
following substrate defects shall be repaired prior to lead-based paint
stabilization:
(1) Dry, rotted, or rusty
structural, siding, window, door, or railing components;
(2) Moist or moldy components including, but
not limited to, structural, siding, window, door, or railing
components;
(3) Wall and ceiling
plaster that is unkeyed from the underlying lath;
(4) Loose siding or trim; and
(5) Any other substrate condition that would
compromise the effectiveness of the interim control measures.
(c) Prior to lead-based paint
stabilization the following interior conditions that might jeopardize the
effectiveness of the lead-based paint stabilization shall be repaired in rooms
undergoing lead-based paint stabilization as well as those above or adjacent to
rooms undergoing lead-based paint stabilization:
(1) Visual leaks in waste lines, traps,
supply lines, or fixtures;
(2)
Undirected or clogged condensate drip lines for air conditioners;
(3) Water heaters, dishwashers, and washing
machines without drip pans or an overflow mechanism;
(4) Inadequately ventilated attic spaces,
bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry areas as defined by either:
a. The International Building Code pursuant
to RSA 155-A;
b. The International
Residential Code pursuant to RSA 155-A; or
c. A local building code adopted by a
municipality under RSA 48-A;
(5) Clogged plumbing fixtures or
drains;
(6) Interior windows that
are loose or do not close completely;
(7) Missing or broken window panes;
(8) Absent, incomplete, or deteriorated
caulking around sinks and tubs in the bathroom or kitchen; and
(9) Any other deterioration or damage to
interior components that would compromise the effectiveness of the interim
control measures.
(d)
Prior to lead-based paint stabilization the following exterior conditions that
might jeopardize the effectiveness of the lead-based paint stabilization on the
interior or exterior of the dwelling or dwelling unit shall be repaired:
(1) Damaged or missing flashing on a door,
window, roof, or other visual roof leaks;
(2) Siding in contact with soil;
(3) Water-damaged siding or
clapboards;
(4) Missing or
deteriorated trim on a door or window opening;
(5) Missing or broken window panes;
(6) Missing, damaged, or deteriorated window
caulking or glazing; and
(7) Any
other deterioration or damage to building components that would compromise the
effectiveness of the interim control measures.
(e) Lead-based paint stabilization of
interior surfaces shall be conducted in the following manner and in accordance
with
He-P
1608.07,
He-P
1608.11, and 40 CFR 745, if applicable:
(1) Loose and flaking paint shall be scraped
away from surfaces after misting the surfaces with water;
(2) After drying, all surfaces shall be
vacuumed with a HEPA vacuum until no visible dust or debris remains;
(3) All surfaces shall be cleaned using a
general all-purpose or lead-specific cleaner and water solution and rinsed with
clean water;
(4) After drying, all
surfaces shall be HEPA vacuumed again;
(5) All surfaces shall be primed with
primer;
(6) Except as allowed by
(7) below, all surfaces shall be covered with at least 2 coats of paint or
other coating; and
(7) When the
surface is a wall, a single layer of vinyl wallpaper may be used in place of
the 2 coats of paint or other coating.
(f) Lead-based paint stabilization of
exterior surfaces shall be conducted in the following manner and in accordance
with
He-P
1608.08,
He-P
1608.11, and 40 CFR 745, if applicable:
(1) Loose and flaking paint shall only be
removed by:
a. Scraping after first misting
the surface with water; or
b. Dry
scraping within 6 inches in an area that would present an electrical hazard if
other methods were used;
(2) All surfaces shall be cleaned using a
general all-purpose or lead-specific cleaner and water solution and rinsed with
clean water;
(3) All adjacent
horizontal surfaces shall be vacuumed with a HEPA vacuum, cleaned with a
general all-purpose or lead-specific cleaner and water solution, and rinsed
with clean water; and
(4) Recoating
of surfaces shall be done by:
a. Priming all
surfaces with primer; and
b.
Covering all surfaces with at least 2 coats of paint or other
coating.
#5920, eff 1-1-95; amd by #6096, eff 9-22-95; 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
1606.03)
