410 IAC 32-4-8 Lead abatement procedures; exterior

Sec. 8. Exterior abatement shall include the following procedures: (1) Uncontained water blasting and uncontained abrasive blasting methods of abatement shall not be used. (2) Before beginning to abate lead paint using wet methods on exterior work areas, the following site preparation procedures shall be used: (A) Place polyethylene plastic sheeting six (6) mils thick as close to the building foundation as possible, extending beyond the dripline. (B) Extend the edge of the sheets a sufficient distance to contain the runoff and raise the outside edge of the sheets such as with boards, to trap liquid waste. (C) Have available appropriate containers to hold liquid waste for later transfer and disposal. (D) Where seams occur, they shall be sealed with tape and edges shall be raised and a new section of plastic sheeting and framing shall be added as needed. (E) Liquid waste can be pumped, vacuumed, or bailed for transfer to disposal facility. (3) Before beginning to abate lead paint using dry methods on exterior work areas, the following site preparation procedures shall be used: (A) Place polyethylene plastic sheeting six (6) mils thick as close to the building foundation as possible. (B) Extend the sheeting out from the foundation a minimum of ten (10) feet. (C) Weight the sheeting at the foundation and along edges and seams. (D) Erect vertical shrouds if constant wind speed exceeds fifteen (15) miles per hour or there is visible movement of debris beyond the ground sheeting.