Lead-based paint. The presence of lead-based paint in and around dwellings is a substantial health hazard which necessitates that special safety activities be used when working in and around lead-based paint. All paint shall be presumed to be lead-based paint (LBP) when present on all dwellings constructed prior to January 1, 1978 unless the paint was found to be not lead-based by a state-certified lead testing inspector who has issued a report to the owner of their findings. Property owner(s) wishing to be exempt from all LBP compliance activities under this ordinance must submit a copy of the certified inspectors’ written report showing the dwelling to be free of LBP to the code enforcement office.(c)
Lead safe work practices.(1) Interior lead safe work practices. All activities to all rental target housing that disturb more than one (1) square foot of painted interior surface(s) shall be done using lead safe work practices (LSWP) which take all reasonable precautions against the generation and spreading of lead dust, paint chips and debris. Interior LSWP include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Limiting access of work area(s) to workers only;
b. Protecting occupant belongings by covering them with six (6) mil plastic sheeting or removing them from the work area(s);
c. Segregating work area(s) from clean area(s) by hanging plastic sheeting in doorways and/or window areas;
d. Covering the floor(s) of work area(s) with adequate amounts (extended at least five (5) feet from work area) of six (6) mil plastic sheeting to capture all dust, paint chips and debris;
e. Using vacuums with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters attached to scrapers; wetting surfaces with water prior to disturbing the surface(s) (do not dry scrape);