Section He-P 1608.08 - Preparation of Exterior Work Areas(a) Prior to beginning any lead hazard control activity on the exterior of any structure or dwelling, the area shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 8 of the HUD "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing", (2012 Edition), available as noted in Appendix A, and the following requirements:(1) All sheeting materials used in containment and barrier systems shall be: a. Polyethylene sheeting at least 6-mils thick, or an equivalent material intended to contain leaded dust and debris; b. Secured with a minimum of waterproof tape;c. Maintained to prevent the release of lead or lead-contaminated materials from the work areas;d. Used and constructed following the details outlined in the occupant protection plan written for the lead hazard reduction project in accordance with He-P 1608.05; ande. Used and constructed to follow the worker protection requirements of He-P 1608.09 and OSHA.(2) Clean drop cloths shall be used to cover grass, shrubbery, and other vegetation that might otherwise be damaged if polyethylene sheeting is used;(3) All lead substances and lead dust shall be contained in the work area by the following measures: a. All doors, windows, or other openings on the side of a building as well as any windows and doors within 20 feet of where any wet sanding, component removal, or other dust-generating exterior activity is planned shall be closed and sealed with sheeting on the outside;b. The ground or floor surface under all work areas shall be covered with sheeting or drop cloths as described in (1) and (2) above as follows: 1. When sheeting or a drop cloth is placed on the ground, it shall be raised at its edges at least 3 inches and shall extend out from the foundation at least 3 feet per story, with a minimum of 5 feet and a maximum of 20 feet to contain all waste;2. The sheeting or a drop cloth shall be securely fastened to the foundation or exterior wall and sealed with waterproof tape;3. The sheeting or a drop cloth shall be sealed at all seams with waterproof tape; and4. When sheeting is placed on an exterior floor, it shall be raised at its edges at least 3 inches to contain all waste and shall cover the entire floor; c. If the constant wind speed is over 20 miles per hour, exterior abatement producing dry wastes or lead-containing dust shall not be performed unless vertical shrouds are constructed which contain all lead dust within an area where there is no public access; andd. If the requirements of He-P 1608.08(a)(3)(b)(1) above cannot be met, ground covering shall not be used and vertical containment or equivalent extra precautions in containing the work area are necessary in order to prevent contamination of other buildings or areas; and(4) All exterior work areas shall be posted with the warning signs required under He-P 1608.07(b).N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 1608.08
#5920, eff 1-1-95; amd by #6096, eff 9-22-95; ss by #7181, eff 12-24-99; ss by #7495, eff 5-23-01; ss by #8039, eff 2-13-04; ss by #8932, eff 7-6-07; ss by #9986, eff 9-1-11 (from He-P 1605.11 )
Amended by Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13052, Effective 6/11/2020, Expires 6/11/2030