W. Va. Code R. § 64-45-10 - Recommended Lead Abatement Project Methods

10.1. The following lead abatement project methods are recommended:

10.1.a. Electric-powered flameless heat guns operating below 1,100 degrees F, provided that proper respiratory protection is used;

10.1.b. Mechanical HEPA sanding, HEPA vacuum blasting and HEPA vacuuming needle guns;

10.1.c. Wet scraping, provided that no electrical hazards are present while doing so;

10.1.d. The removal of building components to be stripped of lead-based paint off site; Provided, That dust generation during the removal and transportation of the building components is kept to a minimum;

10.1.e. Chemical removal methods which do not contain methylene chloride; Provided, That product material safety data sheet recommendations for safety, and OSHA regulations are implemented;

10.1.f. The enclosure of building components that contain lead-based paint, provided that the enclosure material becomes a permanent part of the building structure and is properly sealed to ensure that lead dust is permanently contained;

10.1.g. Encapsulation of lead-based paint, provided that the encapsulating material becomes a permanent part of the building component and will be guaranteed by the lead abatement company and manufacturer from defect for a minimum of 20 years; and

10.1.h. Total removal of lead-contaminated soil or the covering of lead-contaminated areas with a suitable material that will limit exposure. For purposes of this subdivision, suitable material includes but is not limited to stone, pavement, gravel, or vegetative cover.

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W. Va. Code R. § 64-45-10