DHS 163.14(11)(e)1.1. ‘Post signs.’ Signs clearly defining the work area and warning occupants and other persons not involved in the renovation activities to remain outside the work area. To the extent practicable, 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 renovation activities and post-work cleaning verification have been completed.
DHS 163.14(11)(e)2.2. ‘Contain work areas.’ Before starting renovation activities, the work area shall be isolated so that no dust or debris leaves the work area during the activity. Workers shall maintain the integrity of the containment throughout the renovation activities by ensuring that any plastic or other appropriate containment materials are not torn or displaced, and taking steps necessary to ensure that no dust or debris leaves the containment work area during the renovation. 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 worker egress in an emergency.
DHS 163.14(11)(f)(f) Interior lead-safe work practices. The company shall ensure that documented methodologies are used for all interior renovation activities and that all personal property in the work area is protected from contamination by dust and debris, including all of the following:
DHS 163.14(11)(f)1.1. Remove all objects from the work area, including furniture, rugs, and window coverings. Pre-clean all horizontal surfaces with a HEPA vacuum to remove any existing paint dust and debris. Objects that cannot be removed shall first be cleaned using a HEPA vacuum, and then be covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material with all seams and edges taped or otherwise sealed.
DHS 163.14(11)(f)2.2. Close and seal all duct openings in the work area with taped down plastic sheeting or other impermeable material.
DHS 163.14(11)(f)3.3. 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 confining dust and debris to the work area.
DHS 163.14(11)(f)4.4. 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 renovation, or a sufficient distance to contain all dust, whichever is greater. Floor containment measures may stop at the edge of a vertical containment system consisting of impermeable barriers that extend from the floor to the ceiling and that are completely sealed at joints with the floor, ceiling, and walls.
DHS 163.14(11)(f)5.5. Use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items, including the exteriors of containers of waste, are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area.
DHS 163.14(11)(g)(g) Exterior lead-safe work practices. The company shall ensure that documented methodologies are used for all exterior renovation activities and that all personal property in the work area is protected from contamination by dust and debris, including all of the following:
DHS 163.14(11)(g)1.1. Remove all objects from the work area, including furniture and play equipment, and pre-clean horizontal surfaces and the ground to remove any visible paint debris. Objects that cannot be removed shall be covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material with all seams and edges taped or otherwise sealed.
DHS 163.14(11)(g)2.2. Close all doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation work area. On multi-story buildings, close all doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation work on the same floor as the renovation and all doors and windows on all floors below that are the same horizontal distance from the renovation work.
DHS 163.14(11)(g)3.3. Ensure that doors within the work area that will be used while the job is being performed are covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in a manner that allows workers to pass through while confining dust and debris to the work area.
DHS 163.14(11)(g)4.4. Cover the ground with heavy duty plastic sheeting extending 10 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing paint disturbance or a sufficient distance to collect falling paint debris, whichever is greater, unless the property line or neighboring structures prevent 10 feet of ground cover. Vertical containment or other precautions in containing the work area may be necessary in order to prevent contamination of other buildings, other areas of the property, or adjacent buildings or properties. Ground containment measures may stop at the edge of the vertical barrier when using a vertical containment system.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)(h) Prohibited practices. All of the following work practices shall be prohibited or restricted during a renovation activity:
DHS 163.14(11)(h)1.1. Open-flame burning, torching or charring of paint.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)2.2. Operating a heat gun on paint at or above 1100 degrees Fahrenheit.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)3.3. Using a chemical paint stripper containing methylene chloride.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)4.4. Using machines to remove paint through high speed operation such as abrasive blasting, sandblasting, needle gunning, or machine sanding, grinding or planing painted surfaces, unless the machine is operated with a properly fitted HEPA-filtered exhaust control to collect dust and debris at the point of generation and in a fully contained work area.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)5.5. High-pressure water blasting or hydroblasting unless it is conducted in a fully contained work area with HEPA-filtered exhaust control and water collection system.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)6.6. Using an improperly operating HEPA vacuum to clean up dust, debris, and paint chips.
DHS 163.14(11)(h)7.7. Dry sweeping dust, debris, or paint chips.
DHS 163.14(11)(i)(i) Waste handling. All wastewater, air emissions and solid waste from renovation activities shall be handled as follows:
DHS 163.14(11)(i)1.1. Contained in the work area to prevent the release of dust and debris before removal for storage and disposal. If a chute is used to remove waste from the work area it shall be covered.
DHS 163.14(11)(i)2.2. Stored in a container or enclosure at the conclusion of each work day that prevents access to and release of dust and debris.
DHS 163.14(11)(i)3.3. Contained to prevent release of dust and debris for final transport at the conclusion of renovation activities.
DHS 163.14(11)(i)4.4. Discharge of wastewater shall be managed according to chs. NR 105, 106 and 200 to 299.
DHS 163.14(11)(i)5.5. Air emissions shall be managed according to chs. NR 404, 415, 429, and 445.
DHS 163.14(11)(i)6.6. Paint debris and waste shall be managed according to chs. NR 500 to 538 and 660 to 679.
DHS 163.14(11)(j)(j) Cleaning the work area.