N.J. Admin. Code § 5:17-8.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5:17-8.2 - Post abatement cleaning-exterior work areas

(a) To allow the lead dust to settle, post abatement cleaning shall begin no sooner than one hour after the lead hazard abatement project has been completed.

(b) Cleaning shall take place when the abatement project has been completed and before abated surfaces are painted or sealed.

1. Removal of plastic sheeting shall be done as follows:

i. Immediately prior to removal, plastic sheeting shall be misted with water to hold down dust. If necessary to prevent debris from falling on unprotected ground, moistened debris on plastic sheeting covering floors shall be swept toward the middle of the plastic sheeting prior to folding;

ii. Plastic sheeting shall be removed by folding the ends toward the middle to trap any dust residue; and

iii. The plastic sheeting shall be placed in double four mil or single six mil bag(s) that are then sealed with duct tape and removed from the project area for disposal.

2. Work clothing and equipment shall be decontaminated as follows:

i. Work clothing shall be placed in a bag. The bag shall be labeled and sealed for transport to a laundry facility equipped to clean lead contaminated clothing or shall be discarded with other project waste;

ii. All tools shall be wiped down with rags or sponges using trisodium phosphate or other detergent solution formulated to bind lead. An original, marked container showing the nature of the formula and any necessary precautions shall be available at the work site. The name of the product used and its manufacturer shall be included in the records retained by the contractor;

iii. Disposable supplies shall be sealed and shall be disposed of as allowed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; and

iv. Durable equipment such as power and hand tools, generators, and vehicles shall be HEPA vacuumed and then washed with a detergent solution as required in (b)2ii above prior to removal from the work site.

(c) A preliminary visual inspection shall be conducted to ensure that all surfaces described in the scope of work have been abated and that there is no visible lead dust or residue.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:17-8.2