New Jersey Administrative Code, Subchapter 4, Section 5:17-4.3 - Worksite levels | New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) Each lead abatement shall be designated as one or more of the following:

1. Interior worksite, preparation Level 1, 2, 3 or 4;

2. Exterior worksite, preparation Level 1, 2 or 3; or

3. Window treatment or replacement preparation.

(b) For each of the interior levels specified in subsection (a) above, worksite preparation shall be performed as follows:

1. Interior worksite, preparation Level 1:

i. Typical application: Dust removal and any abatement disturbing no more than two square feet of painted surface per room;

ii. Time limit: One work day;

iii. Resident location: Inside dwelling, but outside work area. Residents shall have secure passage to bathroom facilities and to emergency egress route(s). Alternatively, residents can leave the dwelling during the work;

iv. Barrier system: Single layer of plastic sheeting on floor extending five feet in all directions beyond the perimeter of the surface area to be treated. A low physical barrier, such as furniture or wood planking, shall be provided to prevent inadvertent access by residents. This barrier shall not be mechanically fastened.

v. Warning signs: Required at entry to room, but not on building unless exterior work is also underway;

vi. Ventilation system: Dwelling ventilation system turned off, but vents need not be sealed with plastic sheeting if they are more than five feet away from the surface being treated. Negative pressure zones are not required, unless large supplies of fresh air must be admitted into the work area to control exposures to other hazardous substances, for example, solvent vapors; and

vii. Furniture: Left in place uncovered unless it is within five feet of working surface. If within five feet, furniture shall be sealed with plastic sheeting or moved for paint treatment. No covering is required for dust removal.

2. Interior worksite, preparation level 2:

i. Typical application: Any abatement method disturbing between two and 10 square feet of painted surface per room;

ii. Time limit: One work day;

iii. Resident location: Inside dwelling, but outside work area. Residents shall have secure passage to bathroom facilities and to emergency egress route(s). Alternatively, residents may leave the dwelling during the work;

iv. Barrier system: Two layers of plastic sheeting on entire floor. Plastic sheeting forming a primitive airlock flap shall be placed on all doorways. The primitive air lock shall be constructed using two sheets of plastic. The first one shall be taped to the floor and the two sides of the doorway. A slit approximately six feet in length shall be cut down the middle of the plastic sheeting. Do not begin the slit at the top and do not cut the slit all the way down to the floor. The second sheet of plastic sheeting shall be taped across the top of the doorway so that it acts as a flap. The flap shall open into the work area. Doors secured from inside the work area need not be sealed;

v. Warning signs: Required at entry to room, but not on building unless exterior work is also underway;

vi. Ventilation system: Turned off and all vents in room sealed with plastic sheeting. Negative pressure zones are not required, unless large supplies of fresh air must be admitted into the work area to control exposure to other hazardous substances, for example, solvent vapors; and

vii. Furniture: Removed from work area. Large items can be sealed with taped plastic sheeting and left in work area.

3. Interior worksite, preparation Level 3:

i. Typical application: Any abatement method disturbing between two and 10 square feet of painted surface per room;

ii. Time limit: Five days;

iii. Resident location: Outside the dwelling, but can return in evening after day's work and cleanup are completed. Residents shall have secure passage to bathroom facilities and to emergency egress route(s). Alternatively, residents can leave until all work is completed;

iv. Barrier system: Two layers of plastic sheeting on floors. Plastic sheeting with primitive airlock flap, as described in (b)2iv above, shall be provided on all doorways to work areas. Doors secured from inside the work area need not be sealed. Overnight barrier shall be locked or firmly secured;

v. Warning signs: Posted at main and secondary entryway;

vi. Ventilation system: Turned off and all vents in room sealed with plastic sheeting. Negative pressure zones are not required, unless large supplies of fresh air must be admitted into the work area to control exposure to other hazardous substances, for example, solvent vapors; and

vii. Furniture: Removed from work area. Large items can be sealed with taped plastic sheeting and left in work area.

4. Interior worksite, preparation Level 4:

i. Typical application: Any abatement method disturbing more than 10 square feet per room (not including windows);

ii. Time limit: None;

iii. Resident location: Outside the dwelling for duration of project; cannot return until clearance has been achieved;

iv. Barrier system: Two layers of plastic sheeting on floors. If entire unit is being treated, cleaned, and cleared, individual room doorways need not be sealed. If only a few rooms are being treated, all doorways shall be sealed with a primitive airlock flap, described in (b)2iv above, to avoid cleaning entire dwelling. Doors secured from inside the work area need not be sealed;

v. Warning signs: Posted at building exterior near main and secondary entryways;

vi. Ventilation system: Turned off and all vents in room sealed with plastic sheeting. Negative pressure zones are not required, unless large supplies of fresh air must be admitted into the work area to control exposure to other hazardous substances, for example, solvent vapors; and

vii. Furniture: Removed from work area. Large items can be sealed with taped plastic sheeting and left in work area.

(c) For each of the exterior levels specified in (a) above, worksite preparation shall be performed as follows:

1. Exterior Worksite, preparation Level 1:

i. Typical applications: Any abatement method disturbing less than 10 square feet of exterior painted surface/dwelling. Not appropriate for window treatment;

ii. Time limit: One day;

iii. Resident location: Inside dwelling for duration of project until cleanup has been completed. Alternatively, can leave until all work has been completed;

iv. Barrier system: For first story, one layer of plastic sheeting on ground shall extend 10 feet out in all directions from all working surfaces. For each additional story to be abated, plastic sheeting shall extend an extra three feet. When the plastic sheeting is punctured to anchor ladders, the plastic sheeting at the feet of the ladder shall be taped so that debris does not fall below the plastic sheeting. When the ladder is moved, any punctures in the plastic sheeting shall be sealed with tape. For all other exterior plastic surfaces, protect plastic sheeting with boards to prevent puncture from falling debris, nails, etc., if necessary. The plastic sheeting shall be secured to the side of the building with tape or other anchoring system so that there are no gaps between the plastic sheeting and the building. The edges of the plastic sheeting shall be anchored in place. All windows in the dwelling shall be kept closed. The contractor shall advise the occupants of all neighboring buildings that windows within 20 feet and that face the work area should be kept closed;

v. Security: Erect temporary fencing or barrier tape at a 20 foot perimeter around entryway of building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less than 20 feet. Use a locked dumpster, covered truck, or locked room to store debris before disposal; and

vi. Signs: Post warning signs on the building and at a 20 foot perimeter around building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less.

2. Exterior worksite, preparation Level 2:

i. Typical applications: Any abatement method disturbing between 10 and 50 square feet of exterior painted surface/dwelling;

ii. Time limit: None;

iii. Resident location: Relocated from dwelling during workday, but return after daily cleanup has been completed;

iv. Barrier system: For first story, one layer of plastic sheeting on ground shall extend 10 feet out in all directions from all working surfaces. For each additional story to be abated, plastic sheeting shall extend an extra three feet. When the plastic sheeting is punctured to anchor ladders, the plastic sheeting at the feet of the ladder shall be taped so that debris does not fall below the plastic sheeting. When the ladder is moved, any punctures in the plastic sheeting shall be sealed with tape. For all other exterior plastic surfaces, protect plastic sheeting with boards to prevent puncture from falling debris, nails, etc. if necessary. The plastic sheeting shall be secured to the side of the building with tape or other anchoring system so that there are no gaps between the plastic sheeting and the building. The edges of the plastic sheeting shall be anchored in place. All windows in the dwelling shall be kept closed. The contractor shall advise the occupants of all neighboring buildings that windows within 20 feet and that face the work area should be kept closed;

v. Security: Erect temporary fencing or barrier tape at a 20 foot perimeter around entryway of building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less than 20 feet. Use a locked dumpster, covered truck, or locked room to store debris before disposal; and

vi. Signs: Post warning signs on the building and at a 20 foot perimeter around building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less.

3. Exterior worksite, preparation Level 3:

i. Typical applications: Any abatement method disturbing more than 50 square feet of exterior painted surface per dwelling;

ii. Time limit: None;

iii. Resident location: Relocated from dwelling for duration of project until final clearance is achieved or may return after daily cleanup has been completed;

iv. Barrier system: For first story, one layer of plastic sheeting on ground shall extend 10 feet out in all directions from all working surfaces. For each additional story to be abated, plastic sheeting shall extend an extra three feet. When the plastic sheeting is punctured to anchor ladders, the plastic sheeting at the feet of the ladder shall be taped so that debris does not fall below the plastic sheeting. When the ladder is moved, any punctures in the plastic sheeting shall be sealed with tape. For all other exterior plastic surfaces, protect plastic sheeting with boards to prevent puncture from falling debris, nails, etc. if necessary. The plastic sheeting shall be secured to the side of the building with tape or other anchoring system so that there are no gaps between the plastic sheeting and the building. The edges of the plastic sheeting shall be anchored in place. All windows in the dwelling shall be kept closed. The contractor shall advise the occupants of all neighboring buildings that windows within 20 feet and that face the work area should be kept closed;

v. Security: Erect temporary fencing or barrier tape at a 20 foot perimeter around entryway of building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less than 20 feet. Use a locked dumpster, covered truck, or locked room to store debris before disposal; and

vi. Signs: Post warning signs on the building and at a 20 foot perimeter around building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less.

(d) Preparation for window treatment or replacement shall be performed as follows:

1. Window replacement from the interior of the building:

i. Appropriate application: Any window treatment or replacement;

ii. Time limit: None;

iii. Resident location: Inside dwelling, but outside work area. Residents shall have secure passage to bathroom facilities and to emergency egress route(s). Alternatively, residents may leave the dwelling during the work;

iv. Barrier system: One layer of plastic sheeting on floor extending five feet out in all directions from window being treated/replaced. Two layers of plastic sheeting shall be taped to the outside wall covering the window opening. Plastic sheeting forming a primitive airlock flap shall be placed on all doorways. The primitive air lock shall be constructed using two sheets of plastic. The first one shall be taped to the floor and the two sides of the doorway. A slit, approximately six feet in length, shall be cut down the middle of the plastic sheeting. The slit shall not extend all the way to the top or all the way to the floor. The second sheet of plastic shall be taped across the top of the doorway so that it acts as a flap. The flap shall open into the work area. Doors secured from inside the work area need not be sealed;

v. Warning signs: Required at entry to room, but not on building unless exterior work is also underway;

vi. Ventilation system: Turned off and all vents in room sealed with plastic sheeting. Negative pressure zones are not required, unless large supplies of fresh air must be admitted into the work area to control exposure to other hazardous substances, for example, solvent vapors; and

vii. Furniture: Removed from work area. Large items can be sealed with taped plastic sheeting and left in work area.

2. Window replacement from the exterior of the building:

i. Appropriate application: Any window treatment or replacement;

ii. Time limit: None;

iii. Resident location: Remain inside dwelling until project has been completed. Alternatively, residents may leave until all work has been completed;

iv. Barrier system: For windows on the first story, one layer of plastic sheeting on ground extending five feet out in all directions from window being treated/replaced. For windows on upper stories, the plastic sheeting shall be extended an additional three feet per story. Two layers of plastic sheeting shall be taped to the interior wall covering the window opening. When the plastic sheeting is punctured to anchor ladders, the plastic sheeting at the feet of the ladder shall be taped so that debris does not fall below the plastic sheeting. When the ladder is moved, any punctures in the plastic sheeting shall be sealed with tape. For all other exterior plastic surfaces, protect plastic sheeting with boards to prevent puncture from falling debris, nails, etc. if necessary. The plastic sheeting shall be secured to the side of the building with tape or other anchoring system so that there are no gaps between the plastic sheeting and the building. The edges of the plastic sheeting shall be anchored in place. All windows in the dwelling shall be kept closed. The contractor shall advise the occupants of all neighboring buildings that windows within 20 feet and facing the work area should be kept closed;

v. Security: Erect temporary fencing or barrier tape at a 20 foot perimeter around the building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less than 20 feet. Use a locked dumpster, covered truck, or locked room to store debris before disposal; and

vi. Signs: Post warning signs on the building and at a 20 foot perimeter around building or less if distance to next building or sidewalk is less.

(e) For all worksites, damaged or torn plastic sheeting or other barriers shall be promptly repaired or replaced.

(f) To establish a baseline soil lead level for all exterior worksites, preabatement composite soil samples, consisting of at least five sub-samples, shall be taken next to the foundation or from the dripline below any exterior surface to be abated, unless this information is available from a current risk assessment. With the owner's consent, analysis of preabatement soil samples may be delayed until postabatement soil samples have been collected, analyzed, and compared to clearance standards.

(g) Porches and other building elements that project into the space between the work area and the ground shall be covered with plastic sheeting.

(h) Exterior abatement shall not be conducted if wind speeds are greater than 20 miles per hour. Work shall stop and clean up shall occur before rain begins.

(i) Where exterior abatement is to be performed, playground equipment shall be removed from the work area and adjacent areas. Large items may be sealed with taped plastic sheeting. All movable items shall be moved to a 20 foot distance from the work area.

New Jersey Administrative CodeTitle 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRSChapter 17 - LEAD HAZARD EVALUATION AND ABATEMENT CODESubchapter 4 - PRE-ABATEMENT PREPARATION AND OCCUPANT PROTECTIONSection 5:17-4.3 - Worksite levels

New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 17 - LEAD HAZARD EVALUATION AND ABATEMENT CODE
Subchapter 4 - PRE-ABATEMENT PREPARATION AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION
Section 5:17-4.3 - Worksite levels