DHS 163.13 NoteNote: The Lead-Based Paint Investigation Summary Report form is available on the department website at http://dhs.wi.gov/lead. To request this form by mail, call 608-261-6876 or write to the Lead and Asbestos Section, 1 W. Wilson Street, Room 137, Madison WI 53703-3445. Return completed summary report according to form instructions.

DHS 163.13(9)(9) Work conduct. Individuals and companies conducting activities regulated under this chapter shall conduct activities in a manner that does not increase the hazards from lead-based paint and shall comply with the work practice standards under s. DHS 163.14.

DHS 163.13(10)(10) Association with a certified company. An individual shall be associated with a lead company certified under s. DHS 163.12 by ownership, contract, or employment before the individual may perform, supervise, or offer to perform or supervise a lead hazard reduction, renovation, or lead investigation activity regulated under this chapter.

DHS 163.13(11)(11) Pre-renovation education. A company shall ensure that the pre-renovation education requirements under s. DHS 163.14 (10) are met before each renovation activity to be performed, except that the pre-renovation information distribution requirements do not apply to emergency renovations.

DHS 163.13 HistoryHistory: CR 00-172: cr. Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; EmR0928: emerg. am. (title), (1), (2), (5) (intro.), (a), (b), (6) (b) 1., 2. a. to c., (7) (title) and (9), renum. (3), (4) and (7) to be (3) (a) (intro.), (4) (a) and (7) (a) and am., cr. (3) (a) 1. to 3., (b), (c), (4) (b), (7) (b), (c), (10) to (12), r. (5) (c), eff. 10-16-09; CR 09-085: am. (title), (1), (2), (5) (intro.), (a), (b), (6) (b) 1., 2. a. to c., (7) (title) and (9), renum. (3), (4) and (7) to be (3) (a) (intro.), (4) (a) and (7) (a) and am., cr. (3) (a) 1. to 3., (b), (c), (4) (b), (7) (b), (c), (10) to (12), r. (5) (c) Register March 2010 No. 651, eff. 4-1-10; CR 19-110: am. (1), (2), (3) (a) 3., (b) 6., r. and recr. (3) (c) (intro.), am. (3) (c) 2., 7. (intro.), g., 10., 12., (5) (d) 2. a., (6) (a) (intro.), 1., (b), (7) (b), (c), (8) (title), (a), (b) (intro.), (c) (intro.), 4., (9), r. and recr. (10), am. (12) (title), (a), (b), cr. (12) (c) Register June 2021 No. 786, eff. 7-1-21.

DHS 163.14(1)(a)(a) Who may conduct. When certification is required, an individual shall be certified as a lead abatement supervisor and associated with a certified lead company in order to supervise and perform abatement activities involving target housing or child-occupied facilities. A person who is certified as a lead abatement worker and associated with a certified lead company may perform abatement activities only under the supervision of a certified lead abatement supervisor.

DHS 163.14(1)(b)(b) Abatement protocol. In supervising or performing abatement, certified persons shall use documented methodologies to conduct work in a lead-safe manner that does not create lead-based paint hazards to the occupants, including work practices that limit the creation of dust and prevent the spread of dust, debris and paint chips outside of the work area, and shall comply with all requirements under pars. (c) to (L).

DHS 163.14(1)(d)(d) Requirement for ensuring compliance. A certified lead abatement supervisor and the certified lead company associated with that individual shall ensure that all abatement activities are conducted according to the requirements of this section and all applicable federal, state and local government requirements.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)1.1. ‘Post signs.’ Signs clearly defining the work area and warning occupants and other persons not involved in the abatement activities to remain outside the work area. These signs shall be in the primary language of the occupants. Signs shall be posted before beginning the work and shall remain in place and readable until the abatement activities and clearance have been completed.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)2.a.a. If paint chips, dust, or debris are present on the interior, HEPA vacuum the floor before protective sheeting is laid down and HEPA vacuum window wells or troughs before working on windows.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)2.b.b. If paint chips, dust or debris are present on the exterior, HEPA vacuum or use a wet/dry vacuum with a drywall bag and HEPA filter to clean all paint chips and debris before protective sheeting is laid down.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)3.3. ‘Contain work areas.’ Before starting abatement activities, contain the work area, including the floor or ground, with heavy duty plastic sheeting, so that no dust or debris leaves the work area during the activity. Workers shall maintain the integrity of the containment throughout the abatement activities by ensuring that the plastic sheeting used as containment material is not torn or displaced, and that no dust or debris leaves the work area during the abatement. When the building is occupied, containment shall be installed in a manner that provides safe access to restrooms and exits for occupants. Containment may not be constructed in a manner that would interfere with emergency exit. All containment materials, including plastic sheeting, must be disposed of after one use and may not be relocated for reuse during a project.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)4.a.a. Remove all objects that can be moved from the work area, including furniture, rugs, and window coverings. Objects that cannot be removed shall first be cleaned using a HEPA vacuum, and then be completely covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material with all seams and edges taped or otherwise sealed.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)4.c.c. Close windows and doors in the work area. Doors shall be covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material. Doorways used as the entrance to the work area shall be covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in a manner that allows workers to pass through while containing dust and debris in the work area.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)4.d.d. Cover floor surfaces in the work area, including installed carpet, with taped down plastic sheeting or other impermeable material at least 6 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing abatement, or a sufficient distance to contain all dust, whichever is greater. Floor containment measures may stop at the edge of a vertical barrier system consisting of impermeable barriers that extend from the floor to the ceiling that are completely sealed at joints with the floor, ceiling and walls.

DHS 163.14(1)(e)5.5. ‘Use precautions.’ Use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items, including the exteriors of waste containers, are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area.