United States Environmental
Protection Agency
EPA 747-K-97-001
September 1997
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Reducing Lead Hazards
When Remodeling Your Home
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I he U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency is concerned about homeowners and
building professionals who may be exposed
to lead as a result of remodeling or
renovation projects.
The purpose of this pamphlet is to help
reduce lead exposure when conducting home
renovation and remodeling activities. This
pamphlet will be updated as new information
about lead hazard reduction becomes
available.
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Table of Contents
Who should read this pamphlet 1
Lead hazards 2
Will the job create lead hazards? 3
Useful equipment and where to get it 4
Safe work practices 6
Setting up to work inside 7
Setting up to work outside 8
Carpet removal 10
HVAC duct work 11
Minor repairs 12
Plumbing work 13
Paint removal and floor refinishing 14
Preparing surfaces for new paint or wallpaper 15
Removal of large structures 16
Window work 17
Cleaning up lead waste 18
Smart Remodeling Checklist 21
Helpful contacts 22
State Lead Program Contacts 23
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Who should
read this
pamphlet
This pamphlet is for
anyone involved in a
home improvement
projectwhether you are
actually doing the work
yourself or overseeing
the work of renovation
and remodeling profes-
sionals. Using the
described practices will
help keep lead dust
levels lower during the
project and protect
homeowners and
children. They also will
reduce the amount of
lead dust inhaled and
show how to clean up
lead dust once the
project is completed.
This pamphlet can help homeowners and contractors
do remodeling or renovation work safely. It will alert
you to the hazards involved in handling lead-based
painted surfaces and will provide useful methods you
can use to reduce or eliminate exposures to lead. If you
are uncertain how to properly perform any of these
methods or where to be properly fitted for a respirator,
you may want to call on a trained contractor or call your
State lead program contact (see page 23).
This pamphlet is not intended for use as a guide for
lead-based paint abatement procedures. Unlike
remodeling and renovation activities, "abatement" is a
process used only to address lead-based paint hazards.
EPA has promulgated regulations for certification and
training of professionals engaged in lead abatement. You
should check with your State lead program contact (refer
to page 23) for further information on these regulations.
EPA has proposed a rule requiring renovation and
remodeling contractors to provide the EPA pamphle^
Protect your Family From Lead in your Home, to
homeowners and occupants of most pre-1978 homes
before they begin work. You should call the National
Lead Information Clearinghouse (800-424-LEAD) to get
further information on the availability of the pamphlet.
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Lead-based paint is poisonous. The smallest lead dust
particles cannot be seen but they can get into the body.
The dust and chips from lead-based paint are dangerous
when swallowed or inhaled, especially to small children
and pregnant women. Lead can affect children's
developing nervous systems, causing reduced IQ and
learning disabilities. In adults, high lead levels can cause
high blood pressure, headaches, digestive problems,
memory and concentration problems, kidney damage,
mood changes, nerve disorders, sleep disturbances, and
muscle or joint pain. A single, very high exposure to
lead can cause lead poisoning. Lead can also affect the
ability of both women and men to have healthy children.
A home built in or after 1978 should not contain lead-
based paint since lead-based paint was banned for use
in residences in 1978; however, a home built before
1978 is likely to have surfaces painted with lead-based
paint If you work on these painted surfaces, you can
be exposed to lead. Even if the lead-based paint has
been covered with new paint or another covering,
cracked or chipped painted surfaces can expose the lead-
based paint, possibly creating a lead hazard. Dry-
sanding, scraping, brushing, or blasting lead-based paint
can produce dust and paint chips. Burning lead-based
paint with open flame
torches to make it easier to
strip is especially dangerous.
The fumes from the hot paint
contain lead and volatile
chemicals that are poisonous
when inhaled.
Be concerned if your home was
built before 1978. It may have
lead-based hazards.
Lead
hazards
Is my family okay?
Renovation and
remodeling activities can
make a lot of dust that
contains lead in and
around your home. If you
are concerned that your
family has been exposed
to lead-based paint, call
your doctor or local health
department to arrange for
a blood test.
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Will the job
create lead
hazards?
Can I do the work?
It is extremely important
that you properly use all
the methods in this pam-
phlet in order to protect
you and your family
from lead dust, both
during and after the
project. Unless you can
follow all of the work
practices and safety
precautions in this pam-
phlet, you should hire
professionals to do your
renovation or remodeling
work. If you decide to
hire remodeling pro-
fessionals, make sure
they have training and
experience in dealing
with the hazards of
remodeling or renovating
homes with lead-based
paint.
To be sure that you're not dealing with lead-based
paint you must have the paint tested by a qualified
professional. Use a trained inspector to test your
home. A trained inspector will test the surfaces of
your home by using a portable X-ray fluorescence
(XRF) machine which measures the amount of lead
in the paint or by sending paint samples to a
laboratory equipped to measure lead in paint. The
results of using chemical testing kits are not
recommended. To find an inspector, contact your
State agency listed on page 23 or call l-(888)
LEADLIST to obtain a list of trained inspectors.
If you are removing paint or breaking through
painted surfaces, you should be concerned about
lead-based paint hazards. If your job involves
removing paint, sanding, patching, scraping, or
tearing down walls, you should be concerned about
exposure to lead-based paint hazards. If you are
doing other work, such as removing or replacing
windows, baseboards, doors, plumbing fixtures,
heating and ventilation duct work, or electrical
systems, you should be concerned about lead-based
paint hazards, since you may be breaking through
painted surfaces to do these jobs.
If you are working on any painted surface, you
should be concerned about lead-based paint
hazards. You may find lead-based paint on any
surface in your home including walls, interior trim,
window sashes and frames, floors, radiators, doors,
stairways, railings, porches, and exterior siding.
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Getting the right equipment and knowing how to use
it are essential steps in protecting yourself during
remodeling or renovating.
A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter-
equipped vacuum cleaner is a special type of
vacuum cleaner that can remove very small
particles from floors, window sills, and carpets and
keeps them inside the vacuum cleaner. Regular
household or shop vacuum cleaners are not
completely effective in removing lead dust. They
may blow the lead dust out through their exhausts
and spread the dust throughout the home. HEPA
vacuum cleaners are available through laboratory
safety and supply catalogs and vendors. They can
sometimes be rented at stores that carry remodeling
tools.
You need to use a NIOSH-certified respirator that
is properly fitted and equipped with HEPA filters
to remove lead dust particles out of the air you
breathe. Make sure you buy specific HEPA filters
they are always purple. Dust filters and dust masks
are not effective in preventing you from breathing
in lead particles. Follow the directions that come
with the respirator to make sure it fits. A respirator
that does not fit right will not work. Respirators
are available through laboratory safety and supply
catalogs and vendors, and are sometimes carried
by paint and hardware stores.
Protective clothes, such as coveralls, shoe covers,
hats, goggles, face shields, and gloves should be
used to help keep lead dust from being tracked into
areas outside of the work site. These items are
available through laboratory safety equipment
supply catalogs and vendors. Inexpensive
disposable suits can sometimes be purchased at
paint stores.
Useful
equipment
and where
to get it
Use a HEPA filter-equipped
vacuum cleaner. Standard
household and shop vacuum
cleaners are not effective at
removing lead dust.
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Heavy-duty polyethylene plastic sheeting for
covering areas exposed to lead dust can be purchased
at hardware stores or lumber yards. The label should
say that the plastic is made of polyethylene and is
6 mils thick.
Duct tape to hold the plastic in place, and completely
seal the work areas, can be purchased at hardware
stores and lumber yards.
Wet-sanding equipment, wef/dry abrasive paper,
and wet-sanding sponges for "wet methods" can
be purchased at hardware stores.
Spray bottles for wetting surfaces to keep dust from
spreading can be purchased at general retail and
garden supply stores.
Cleaning products to use include: either a general
all-purpose cleaner or a cleaner made specially for
lead to clean the dust from renovation or remodeling
activities. All-purpose cleaners can be found in
grocery stores. Lead-specific cleaning products can
be purchased from some paint and hardware stores.
Buckets with wringers, debris containers, dis-
posable heavy-duty plastic bags, rags, rakes,
shovels, sponges, and string mops for ongoing,
daily, and final cleaning can be purchased at
hardware and retail stores.
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You must protect yourself and your family from
breathing lead dust created by renovation and
remodeling projects.
Keep all non-workers, especially children, pregnant
women, and pets outside of the work area while
doing remodeling or renovation work until cleanup
is completed.
Break large projects into several small projects so
that you can control the amount of lead dust made.
Clean up after each phase of the project.
Wear a properly fitted respirator equipped with
HEPA filters.
Wear protective clothing such as coveralls, shoe
covers, goggles, and gloves to keep dust off your
skin. Launder these items separately.
Change your clothes and shoes before leaving the
work area to avoid carrying lead dust throughout
the house.
Machine wash your work clothes separately from
other family laundry.
Shower and wash hair right after finishing work to
reduce dust contamination.
Do not ea^ smoke, or drink in the work area to avoid
accidentally swallowing lead dust. Wash your hands
and face before eating, smoking, or drinking.
Dispose of used wash water down a toilet* Never
pour wash water on soil.
* Check with your State lead program (see page 23) to make sure there
are no regulations in your State that prohibit this.
Safe work
practices
Do wear a respirator so you
don't breathe in lead.
Don't wear dust masksthey
won't protect you from lead.
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Setting up
to work
inside
Close off entryways
with an airlock.
Dust contaminated with lead can cling to your clothes
and skin, to walls and floors, and to furniture and floor
coverings. Forced-air heating and air conditioning
systems also can spread dust throughout your home.
To keep dust from spreading throughout your home,
take the following safeguards:
Remove furniture, area rugs, curtains, food,
clothing, and other household items until cleanup
is complete. If you are removing wall-to-wall carpet
as part of your remodeling job, see page 10.
A layer of polyethylene plastic sheeting, at least
6 mils thick, should be placed on the floor and on
the furnishings and exposed surfaces that cannot
be removed, such as countertops and shelves. Cover
openings, such as gaps around pipes, with a single
sheet of plastic. All plastic should be secured with
duct tape.
Turn off forced-air heating and air conditioning
systems during renovation and remodeling. Cover
vents with plastic sheeting and tape the sheeting in
place with duct tape. Windows should be kept
closed unless volatile chemicals will be used.
An airlock should be constructed at the entry to
the work area. The airlock consists of two sheets of
plastic. One sheet is completely taped along all four
edges. The tape must extend all the way around
the top, two sides, and the floor. This plastic sheet is
then cut down the middle. The second sheet is only
taped along the top and acts as a flap covering the
slit in the first sheet of plastic. If two entryways exist,
one should be completely sealed in plastic. As an
alternative, the doorway can be taped closed on all
sides.
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Exterior work often produces dust, paint chips, larger
pieces of material, and liquids that contain lead. It is
easy to track dust containing lead inside your home,
where it can pose a hazard. Trash that contains lead
also can contaminate the soil surrounding the house if
you don't handle it correctly. To avoid contaminating
the areas surrounding your house, take the following
precautions:
If using a ladder, anchor it securely to the ground,
not to the plastic which can be punctured.
If wind speeds exceed 20 mph, or if it begins to
rain, stop and complete cleanup.
One lead-safe entryway should be made available
to residents at all times. Do not treat front and rear
entrances simultaneously if there is not a third
doorway.
Cover the ground and any plants or flowers with
6 mil polyethylene plastic sheeting to catch dust and
trash. A single sheet of polyethylene plastic sheeting,
at least 6 mils thick, should extend at least 5 feet from
the base of the dwelling and an additional 3 feet for
each additional story.
All windows, including windows in adjacent
dwellings, within 20 feet of the work area should
be kept closed.
Setting up
to work
outside
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Playground equipment sandboxes, and toys should
be moved at least 20 feet away from the work area.
If items cannot be moved from the area, then they
should be sealed with plastic sheeting.
Remove personal belongings from the area before
starting work.
Bricks or rocks should be
used to hold the edges
of the plastic sheeting
in place.
smmamx
Wood studs block
liquid from escaping.
Secure plastic to the side of the dwelling with duct tape.
There should be no gaps between the dwelling and the
plastic. Plastic sheeting should extend at least 8 feet
from the foundation of a two-story house.
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If you plan to remove or replace your carpet as part of a
remodeling job, take the following steps to avoid
spreading lead dust:
Mist the entire surface of the carpet with water to
keep dust down.
Roll the carpet inward to avoid spreading dust to
other areas.
Wrap carpet and pad in 6 mil polyethylene plastic
sheeting. Tape seams closed with duct tape.
Vacuum floor with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum
cleaner after the carpet is wrapped but before you
remove it.
HEPA vacuum the floor again after you remove the
carpet.
Carpet
removal
Mist carpet surfaces with water
to reduce spread of dust.
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HVAC
duct work
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system ducts
can accumulate dust for many years. If you suspect that
the dust contains lead, follow these steps when replacing
or cleaning the ducts:
Cover the floor under the ducts with 6 mil
polyethylene plastic sheeting to catch dry falling
dust.
Use a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner to
remove dust from the inside of the ducts before
beginning work.
Rinse the duct pieces in an area well away from the
house before reinstalling them. If you are disposing
of old duct pieces, first wrap them in plastic and seal
with duct tape.
Heating and air conditioning ducts can
accumulate dust that contains lead.
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If you plan to conduct minor repairs on painted surfaces,
such as repairing or replacing a door lock, repairing a
door, drilling holes to install shelves, or sawing into
painted wood or plaster, then wet methods and simple
cleaning can reduce hazards of lead dust:
Cover the floor under the work area with 6 mil
polyethylene plastic sheeting to catch any sludge or
dust.
Spray the work area surface with water to reduce
the amount of dust generated during the minor
repair.
To eliminate friction points on a door, first mist the
door, then remove the door to plane it. Keep door
surfaces being planed wet during repair. Replace
the door when the work is complete.
Vacuum the floor under the work area and all
surfaces within 5 feet of the work area with a HEPA
filter-equipped vacuum cleaner.
Minor
repairs
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Plumbing
work
Remove faucet aerators and
clean out any debris.
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If you are working on older pipes that contain lead
solder, you should be concerned about lead hazards
in plumbing. Disturbing lead-soldered pipes can
dislodge pieces of lead solder that can get into your
drinking water or come to rest in aerators or the
bottom of pipes or joints. Follow these precautions
to reduce lead hazards in plumbing:
During work:
Follow the practices outlined in the Minor repairs
section (page 12) when you break through walls
or floors to reach pipes.
Use adequate ventilation to avoid inhaling
dangerous fumes from soldering.
Promptly dispose of solder pieces in heavy-duty
plastic bags when you finish plumbing work.
Use lead-free solder when working on drinking
water plumbing.
After work is completed:
Remove faucet aerators and clean out any debris
before re-installing them. Look carefully for grit
or pieces of solder and remove them.
Flush the supply pipes you have been working
on by letting them run for several minutes with
the aerators removed. The water flowing through
the pipes removes small pieces of loose solder.
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Paint removal usually creates extensive amounts of lead
and lead dust when using processes such as heat,
chemicals, and sharp tools. It can be performed safely
and effectively by following the precautions below.
The painted surface should be misted with water
first. The paint may be removed by wet scraping or
wet sanding with a HEPA vacuum attachment, or
using a wet-sanding sponge. Wipe the area you are
sanding often and rinse the sponge in a bucket of
water.
Chemical strippers may be used to remove paint,
but those containing methylene chloride are not
recommended. Exercise caution when using paint
strippers since they contain toxic chemicals.
Heat guns may be used to remove paint, but do not
use those that operate above 1,100° F.
For mechanical removal methods (such as HEPA
vacuum blasting, machine sanding or grinding), use
tools equipped with HEPA exhaust capability.
After removing the paint, wash the surface with a
recommended cleaning product (see page 5), rinse, and
let dry before re-treating.
Paint
removal
and floor
refinishing
Using heat guns
Do not use a heat gun
operating above 1,100°F or
open flame torches to
loosen lead-based paint.
Heating and burning lead-
based paint makes
dangerous fumes and
vapors.
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Preparing
surfaces
for new
paint or
wallpaper
Blasting and
power washing
Do not blast or power
wash lead-based painted
surfaces. Blasting and
power washing create
large amounts of dust and
waste water that contain
lead and can contaminate
large areas.
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Preparing walls and other surfaces for painting, staining,
or wallpapering can create lead exposure risks. With
good work practices, you can reduce the risk of exposure
to lead.
Cover the floor and furniture with 6 mil poly-
ethylene plastic sheeting.
Avoid sanding lead-based painted surfaces when-
ever possible. If you must sand, use a sander with a
vacuum attachment connected to a HEPA filter-
equipped vacuum cleaner, or use a wet-sanding
sponge.
Wipe the area you are sanding often and rinse the
sponge in a bucket of water. Strain out any chips of
paint and dispose of them in heavy-duty plastic bags.
Dispose of the used wash water down the toilet.*
Wash the walls with a recommended cleaning
product (refer to page 5), rinse, and let dry before
painting or wallpapering. Be careful while wet
sanding because wet plastic can be very slippery.
Exercise caution when using paint strippers since
they contain toxic chemicals. Chemical strippers
containing methylene chloride are not
recommended.
If you intend to feather or scrape the lead-based
painted surface, spray the work area surface with
water to reduce the amount of dust. For scraping,
use a wet-scraper with a HEPA filter-equipped
exhaust.
* Check with your State lead program (see page 23) to make sure
there are no regulations in your State that prohibit this.
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When you demolish and remove large structures
painted with lead-based paint, such as walls, door
frames, floor coverings, and ceilings, you are likely to be
left with large amounts of dust and trash that contain
lead.
To reduce exposure to large amounts of lead dust:
Seal off the work area by covering entryways with
6 mil polyethylene plastic sheeting.
Cover nearby windows with 6 mil polyethylene
plastic sheeting.
Turn off forced-air heating and air conditioning
systems. Then cover heating and air conditioning
vents with a layer of 6 mil polyethylene plastic
sheeting.
Remove rugs and furniture from the work area, if
possible.
Cover the floors and the furniture in the work area
and adjoining areas with 6 mil polyethylene plastic
sheeting.
Wet the surface and debris as you demolish it to
keep dust levels down.
Remove and dispose of trash properly. Allowing
debris to accumulate in the work area increases the
risk of spreading dust through the house.
Removal
of large
structures
Wear protective clothing and a
respirator when removing
walls that may contain lead.
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Window
work
Frame
Window sills and window frames on homes built before
1978 can have high amounts of lead-based paint. Since
these items are seldom replaced, paint tends to build up
on them. Follow these basic safety precautions for
working on these types of windows:
For window pane/glass replacement, cover the floor
inside under the window with 6 mil polyethylene
plastic sheeting to catch any dust fall. Spray the work
area surface with water to reduce the amount of dust
generated when replacing the window pane/glass.
Score the window pane/glass with a razor knife to
facilitate its removal. Collect all dust and paint chips
and dispose in a sealed plastic bag.
For window repair, cover the floor inside under the
window with plastic sheeting to catch any dust fall.
Spray the work area surface with water to reduce
the amount of dust generated when repairing the
window. Wet scrape deteriorated paint. Collect all
dust and paint chips and dispose in a sealed plastic
bag.
For window replacement cover the entire inside
window opening with plastic sheeting. Cover
the floor inside under the window and the
ground outside the window with 6 mil poly-
ethylene plastic sheeting to catch any dust fall.
Spray the window sill and frame with water to
reduce the dust. Remove the window unit from
the outside, if possible. Collect all dust and paint
chips and dispose of them in a sealed plastic bag.
Remove window unit from the
outside, if possible.
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Cleaning includes not only the removal of visible debris
but also the removal of leaded dust particles which are
too small to be seen by the naked eye.
Pay special attention to cleanup activities to prevent
contaminating other areas or exposing people to lead.
Everyone working on your job should take the
precautions given here to help prevent lead
contamination.
Personal cleanup:
Vacuum dust from clothing using a HEPA filter-
equipped vacuum cleaner.
Wash your hands and face before you leave the work
site.
Change your clothes and shoes before leaving the
work site to prevent contaminating areas outside
the work site. After removing your clothes, machine
wash them separately from other family laundry.
Do not take off your respirator until after you have
removed your outer protective clothing.
Shower and wash your hair right after finishing
work to prevent spreading lead dust.
Wash hands thoroughly
to remove lead dust.
Cleaning
up lead
waste
Vacuum dust from clothing.
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Daily site cleanup:
Dispose of construction trash in a heavy-duty
plastic bag.* Carefully remove the dust and trash
from the plastic sheeting to avoid contaminating
other areas. If possible, pass the trash out a window
to avoid carrying it through the house.
Strain out paint chips from liquid waste and dispose
of them in a heavy-duty plastic bag. Dispose of the
remaining water down a toilet.*
Mop the floors with a cleaning product recom-
mended on page 5 using a disposable mop and water
in areas where there is little dust, or vacuum with a
HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner. Change
wash water frequently. Rinse with clean water.
Dispose of used water down a toilet.*
Vacuum the plastic sheeting covering wall-to-wall
carpeting with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum
cleaner.
Mist outside areas using a garden hose before
sweeping these areas with a broom. Avoid dry
sweeping since it spreads lead dust. Shovel, rake,
or vacuum (HEPA filter-equipped) trash into heavy-
duty plastic bags* placed in cardboard boxes for
support.
dean your vacuums and tools with a recommended
cleaning product (refer to page 5) and water.
Seal off the entryways with 6 mil polyethylene
plastic if you have to leave a work site unattended.
* Check with your State lead program (see page 23) to make sure
19 there are no regulations in your State that prohibit this.
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Final cleanup:
Start your cleanup work from the dirtiest part of
the work area and work toward the clean area of
the house.
Work from the top of the room toward the bottom,
cleaning ceilings first, then walls, counters, and
floors.
Carefully remove any plastic sheeting used to
protect surfaces by rolling or folding inward.
Wash floors and walls with a recommended
cleaning product (refer to page 5). Dispose of used
wash water down a toilet.
Vacuum walls, floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting
with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum chair rails, window sills, casings, shelves,
countertops, and baseboards again, once they are
dry.
Am I done?
Consider hiring a
professional to test areas
for lead dust contamin-
ation after your final
cleanup. Call your local
health department or the
National Lead
Information Center
Clearinghouse at
(800) 424-LEAD for a
referral to a lead-testing
professional.
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Smart Remodeling Checklist
Before the work begins
Q Have your paint tested for lead by a qualified professional.
Q Cover interior and exterior exposed areas with plastic sheeting.
U Turn off forced-air heating and air conditioning systems.
During work
Q Keep all non-workers outside of the work area.
Q Wear protective clothing and shoes while doing the work.
Q Use a properly fitted respirator equipped with HEPA filters.
Q Exercise caution when using paint strippers since they contain toxic chemicals.
U Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the work area.
Q Do not dry-sand, blast, or power-wash to remove lead-based paint.
U Do not use high-temperature heat guns or open flames on lead-based paint.
After work is completed
U Remove plastic sheeting by rolling or folding inward.
Q Wrap construction debris with plastic.
Q Vacuum exposed areas with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner.
Q Wash exposed areas with a general all-purpose cleaner or lead-specific cleaning
product.
U Change clothes and shoes before leaving the work area. Machine wash separately.
Q Shower and wash your hair right after finishing work.
Q Test areas for lead dust contamination after final cleanup.
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You may need additional information on how to protect
yourself while remodeling or renovating. For more
information:
Call your State lead-poisoning prevention contact
and your State Department of Environmental
Protection to find out what assistance is available.
Phone numbers of State lead poisoning prevention
contacts are listed on the next page.
Call your local building code officials to find out
what regulations apply to the renovation and
remodeling work that you are planning.
Call your local health department to find out what
other information is available about lead hazards and
what assistance is available to you.
Call the National Lead Information Center at
(800) 424-LEAD to get a list of laboratories that can
analyze paint and dust samples for lead, and to
obtain other important lead hazard information,
such as the pamphlets Lead Poisoning and Your
Children and Protect Your Family From Lead in Your
Home. In the future, renovation and remodeling
contractors may be required to provide a copy of
this pamphlet to homeowners and occupants before
they begin work.
Call the Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Office of Lead Hazard Control at (888) LEADLIST
to obtain a list of trained inspectors.
Call the Occupational Safety and Health Adminis-
tration (OSHA), Department of Job Safety and
Health at (202) 219-8151 to get information on
respirators and protective clothing.
Call the National Conference of State Legislatures
at (303) 830-2200 to get information about the current
state regulations for disposing of lead waste in your
area.
Helpful
contacts
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State Lead Program Contacts
Some cities and states have their own rules for lead-based paint activities
State agency (listed below)
to see if state or local laws
apply to you. Most
. Check with your
state agencies can
also provide information on finding a lead abatement firm in your area, and on possible
sources of financial aid for
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Washington, D.C.
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
reducing lead hazards.
(205) 242-5661
(907) 465-5152
(501) 661-2534
(602) 542-7307
(510) 450-2424
(303) 692-3012
(203) 566-5808
(202) 727-9850
(302) 739-4735
(904) 488-3385
(404) 657-6514
(808) 832-5860
(208) 332-5544
(800) 545-2200
(317) 382-6662
(800) 972-2026
(913) 296-0189
(502) 564-2154
(504) 765-0219
(800) 532-9571
(410) 631-3859
(207) 287-4311
(517) 335-8885
(612) 627-5498
(601) 960-7463
(314) 526-4911
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
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