Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-18a - Work practice standards; lead abatement: replacement
When conducting a lead abatement project using the replacement strategy, the certified lead professional or licensed firm shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(a)
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 restricting the general public
from approaching closer than 20 feet to the abatement operation.
(b) 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 not smaller than two inches tall, with
additional language or symbols prohibiting entry to the regulated area by
uncertified personnel and the general public. All signs shall be in a language
that is easily recognizable by all certified lead professionals and by members
of the general public where the lead abatement activities are taking
place.
(c) Any heating and cooling
system within the regulated area shall be shut down and the vents sealed with
6-mil polyethylene sheeting to prevent lead dust accumulation within the
system.
(d) All items shall be
cleaned within the regulated area 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, to provide
an airtight and watertight seal.
(e) At least two layers of 6-mil, or thicker,
polyethylene sheeting shall be placed on the floor at the base of the component
and extend at least 10 feet beyond the perimeter of the component to be
replaced.
(f) The component and the
area adjacent to the component shall be thoroughly wetted using a garden
sprayer, airless mister, or other appropriate means to reduce airborne
dust.
(g) After removal of the
component, the surface behind the removed component shall be thoroughly wetted
to reduce airborne dust.
(h) The
component shall be wrapped or bagged completely in 6-mil polyethylene sheeting
and sealed with duct tape to prevent loss of debris or dust.
(i) Before installing a new component, the
area of replacement shall be cleaned by HEPA vacuuming the area again. Cleaning
shall begin at the end of the work area farthest from the main entrance to the
area and from the top to the bottom of the regulated area.
Notes
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