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24 CFR §35.1350

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  1. (a)Prohibited methods. Methods of paint removal listed in § 35.140 shall not be used.
  2. (b)Occupant protection and worksite preparation. Occupants and their belongings shall be protected, and the worksite prepared, in accordance with § 35.1345. A person performing this work shall be trained on hazards and either be supervised or have completed successfully one of the specified courses, in accordance with § 35.1330(a)(4).
  3. (c)Specialized cleaning. After hazard reduction activities have been completed, the worksite shall be cleaned using cleaning methods, products, and devices that are successful in cleaning up dust-lead hazards, such as a HEPA vacuum or other method of equivalent efficacy, and lead-specific detergents or equivalent.
  4. (d)De minimis levels. Safe work practices are not required when maintenance or hazard reduction activities do not disturb painted surfaces that total more than:
    1. (1)20 square feet (2 square meters) on exterior surfaces;
    2. (2)2 square feet (0.2 square meters) in any one interior room or space; or
    3. (3)10 percent of the total surface area on an interior or exterior type of component with a small surface area. Examples include window sills, baseboards, and trim.