§35.1350. Safe work practices.
24 C.F.R. § 35.1350
Prohibited methods. Methods of paint removal listed in § 35.140 shall not be used.
Occupant protection and worksite preparation. Occupants and their belongings shall be protected, and the worksite prepared, in accordance with § 35.1345. A person performing this work shall be trained on hazards and either be supervised or have completed successfully one of the specified courses, in accordance with § 35.1330(a)(4).
Specialized cleaning. After hazard reduction activities have been completed, the worksite shall be cleaned using cleaning methods, products, and devices that are successful in cleaning up dust-lead hazards, such as a HEPA vacuum or other method of equivalent efficacy, and lead-specific detergents or equivalent.
De minimis levels. Safe work practices are not required when maintenance or hazard reduction activities do not disturb painted surfaces that total more than:
20 square feet (2 square meters) on exterior surfaces;
2 square feet (0.2 square meters) in any one interior room or space; or
10 percent of the total surface area on an interior or exterior type of component with a small surface area. Examples include window sills, baseboards, and trim.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[64 FR 50218, Sept. 15, 1999, as amended at 69 FR 34275, June 21, 2004]
Source
Source: 64 FR 50218, Sept. 15, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), 4821, and 4851.
Amendments
[64 FR 50218, Sept. 15, 1999, as amended at 69 FR 34275, June 21, 2004]