NBS TECHNICAL NOTE 770

Hazard Elimination Procedures

for Leaded Paints

in Housing
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David Waksman

Office of Housing Technology

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Leopold F. Skoda and Elizabeth J. Clark

Structures, Materials, and Life Safety Division

Center for Building Technology

Institute for Applied Technology

Tf^y. National Bureau of Standards

Washington, D.C. 20234

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NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS, Richard W. Roberts, Director

Issued May 1973
National Bureau of Standards Technical Note 770

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Contents

Page

1. Introduction 1

2. Hazard Elimination Procedures 3

3. Analyses of Hazard Elimination Methods for Leaded Paints ... 5

3.1. General 5

3.2. Attributes 5

3.2.1. General Discussion 5

3.2.2. Hazard Inaccessibility ... 8

3.2.3. Special Preconditions 10

3.2.4. Installation Health and Safety 10

3.2.5. Ancillary Work 11

3.2.6. Waste Disposal 11

3.2.7. Community Involvement 11

3.2.8. Occupant Involvement 11

3.2.9. Degree of Finish 12

3.2.10. Performance 12

3.2.10.1. Occupant Health and Safety 12

3.2.10.2. Durability and Stability ...... 12

3.2.10.3. Acceptability 13

3.3. Hazard Elimination Matrices 14

3.3.1. General Considerations 14

3.3.2. Matrix I: Removal Methods 15

3.3.2.1. Definitions 15

3.3.2.2. Preliminary Considerations 17

3.3.3. Matrix II: Surface Repair Methods 20

3.3.4. Matrix III: Cover Up - Unfinished Membrane

Material 22

3.3.5. Matrix IV: Cover Up - Unfinished Rigid

Material 24

3.3.6. Matrix V: Cover Up - Prefinished Rigid

Material 26

3.3.7. Matrix VI: Surface Finish Methods 28

4. Materials Selector Guide 31

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Contents (continued)

Page

5. Summary of Hazard Elimination Procedures 33

5.1. Preliminary Considerations 33

5.2. Hazard Potential 34

5.3. Currently Available Methods 36

5.4. Properties of Hazard Elimination Systems 40

6. References 42

Appendix A - Hazard Elimination Considerations Al

A.l. Hazard Inaccessibility Al

A. 2. Special Preconditions A8

A. 3. Installation Health and Safety A18

A. 4. Ancillary Work A20

A. 5. Waste Disposal A25

A. 6. Community Involvement A25

A. 7. Occupant Involvement A26

A. 8. Degree of Finish A26

A. 9. Performance: Health and Safety . A27

A. 9.1. Fire Resistance A27

A. 9. 2. Toxicity A28

A. 9. 3. Spatial Factors A28

A. 9. 4. Vermin Resistance A28

A. 9. 5. Mold Growth Resistance A31

A. 9. 6. Dirt Collection Resistance A32

A. 10. Performance: Durability and Stability A32

A. 10.1. Structural Integrity A32

A. 10. 2. Scrape Adhesion A32

A. 10. 3. Impact Resistance A34

A. 10. 4. Abrasion Resistance A35

A. 10. 5. Moisture Resistance A35

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Contents (continued)

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A. 10. 6. Vibration Resistance A36

A. 10. 7. Colorfastness . A37

A. 10.8. Aging Resistance A37

A. 10. 9. Adhesion of Leaded Paint A38

A. 10. 10. Adhesive Durability and Stability A40

A. 11. Performance: Acceptability A43

A. 11.1. Washability A43

A. 11. 2. Maintainability of the Surface A44

A. 11. 3. Acoustic Properties A46

A. 11. 4. Color Reflectance A46

A. 11. 5. Attachment Capability A48

A. 11. 6. Appearance A48

A. 12. References A49

List of Tables

Page

1. Average Height and Reach of Children 9

2. Materials Selector Guide for Covering Leaded Paints on Walls and Ceilings 32

A-l Flame Spread Rating Limitations of Interior Finishes A29

A-2 Evaluation of Adhesion with Balanced Beam Scrape Adhesion

Tester A33

A-3 Classification of Sound Insulating Properties of Partitions

According to Their Average Transmission Loss A47
List of Figures

Page

I. Decision Model - Part I 6

II. Decision Model - Part II

III. Matrix I - Removal Methods 16

IV. Matrix II - Surface Repair Methods 21

V. Matrix III - Cover Up - Unfinished Membrane Material ... 23

VI. Matrix IV - Cover Up - Unfinished Rigid Material 25

VII. Matrix V - Cover Up - Prefinished Rigid Material

VIII. Matrix VI - Surface Finish Methods 29

Acknowled gment

The authors thank Mr. McClure Godette of the National Bureau of

Standards for making recommendations for the performance of finished

surfaces. Sincere thanks are due also to Mr. Roger H. Higgons of the

National Paint and Coatings Association and Mr. David E. Brackett of

the Gypsum Association for their many helpful comments. The work of

Mr. David B. Hattis, formerly of the National Bureau of Standards, on

the development of a methodology for the evaluation of hazard elimination methods is also gratefully adknowledged

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VI
Hazard Elimination Procedures for Leaded Paints in Housing

David Waksman, Leopold F, Skoda and Elizabeth J. Clark

Methods currently used to control the hazard caused by

leaded paints in housing vary in effectiveness from complete

elimination of the hazard to a minimal effort that runs a

high risk for recurrence of the hazard. A series of guidelines has been drawn up to acquaint municipal planners and

other decision makers with the factors that should be considered in implementing a hazard elimination program. Formats are presented to describe attributes of the various

methods that should be considered.

Key words: Building materials; housing; leaded paint; lead

hazard elimination methods; lead paint poisoning; performance

attributes.

1. Introduction

Childhood lead poisoning is a problem that has been facing health

departments and building officials for many years. The magnitude of

this problem on a nationwide basis has only recently been realized. It

has been estimated that more than 600,000 children in the United States

have dangerous levels of lead in their blood [1]*

* Figures in brackets indicate references given on page 42
According to Lin Fu [2], "In children, lead poisoning results almost

exclusively from ingestion of flaking and peeling lead-containing paints

found in old houses and on old furniture." Loose paint and paint adhered

to surfaces that can be chewed are two of the most common sources of

leaded paint that are accessible to children.

This publication is intended to meet the growing need £6r information

about the various building materials and techniques that are currently

available to make leaded paint in housing inaccessible to children. It

is hoped that this report will promote the effective utilization of the

resources that are available to combat the problem.

The problem of dealing with lead poisoning from paints is compounded

by the fact that each residence must be treated separately. The location

of the hazard will vary widely from dwelling unit to dwelling unit.

Similar variances in architectural configuration and degree of deterioration will also occur. Procedures, therefore, must be carefully matched

with the conditions found in each housing unit.

There has been a considerable amount of confusion about what actually constitutes a hazard. The presence of lead above a given level in

paint (1% in most cases) does not by itself mean that a lead hazard is

present. It is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition. The paint

is only hazardous if it is accessible to children. To try to eliminate

this confusion the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) has defined four

different hazard conditions in terms of the accessibility of leaded materials to children. (See sec. 3.1.)

Methods that are currently available to eliminate the hazard presented by leaded materials in each of these conditions are discussed in

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terms of properties that should be considered when choosing a procedure

for elimination of the problem.

In addition to the primary requirement of hazard inaccessibility that

every solution to the problem should meet, several secondary properties

were considered. These properties are related either to work involved

in the implementation of hazard elimination procedures, or to the performance of surfaces after work has been completed. (See sec. 3.2. for

more detailed information.)

2. Hazard Elimination Procedures

The three basic procedures that can be used to eliminate the exposure of children to leaded paint in housing are: (1) keeping the children

out of such housing, (2) removing the hazardous material, and (3) covering up the hazardous material with an effective barrier to make it inaccessible. When children are present, only complete removal or covering

up of all leaded paint will render a residence totally safe.

Paint can be removed by sanding or scraping. Paint removers or heat

softening to loosen tightly adhered paint can be used in conjunction with

scraping. Covering materials that can be used include rigid materials

such as gypsum board, hardboard, and plywood. Membrane type materials

such as fabrics, liquid coatings, wallpaper, and veneer plaster can be

used to cover up leaded paint only if the surfaces to be covered are in

good condition. Removal and cover up hazard elimination procedures will

be discussed in detail in section 3.3. of this paper.

Several other methods of unproven value have also been suggested as

solutions to the problem. The most widely known of these is the inclu-
sion of a bad tasting substance in a paint which is then used to cover

existing lead bearing paint surfaces. The theory behind this method is

that the bad taste will discourage the child from eating paint chips.

There is no direct evidence available to show that this approach is

effective.

A similar approach, using a paint containing an emetic to cover the

lead-bearing painted surfaces has also been suggested. The effectiveness

of this method has not yet been proven.

Covering existing painted surfaces that contain lead with a paint

containing a chelating agent has also been proposed as a solution to the

problem. In theory, the chelating agent would react With the lead and

put it in a form that could be readily eliminated from the child's system.

Although the use of chelating agents in controlled amounts is an accepted

medical procedure, their use in the above mentioned uncontrolled manner

could be hazardous. According to Chisolm [3], "Chelating agents should

not be administered orally in the presence of continued hazardous exposure. Oral EDTA increases the absorption of lead from the intestine."

In summary, only two hazard elimination procedures are known to be

effective: completely removing all the leaded material, or covering it

up with an effective barrier. The ideal solution to the problem would be

to render all leaded materials in all housing inaccessible to children.

However, when limited funds are available and it is not possible to completely eliminate the hazard, compromises may have to be made. A typical

compromise solution would be the removal of all loose and peeling leaded

material, and tightly adhered leaded material on chewable surfaces,

leaving all other leaded material intact.
3. Analyses of Hazard Elimination Methods for Leaded Paints

3.1. General

A Decision Model, prepared by NBS, defines four levels or conditions

of hazard accessibility and presents the options that are available to

deal with the paint problem. These conditions, which are outlined in

figure I, are indicative of the immediacy of the threat presented by

leaded materials that can be found in housing.

Figure II illustrates the various procedures that are available for

the treatment of housing, and also serves as an index to detailed matrices

relating specific procedures to their attributes (i.e., inherent

characteristics)

.

The Decision Model is the first part of a system designed to acquaint

local decision makers with factors that should be considered when selecting and evaluating methods for hazard elimination.

The second part of the system consists of a series of six detailed

matrices relating specific hazard elimination techniques to their attributes. Methods considered include: paint removal, surface repair,

covering up with both rigid and membrane-type materials (prefinished and

unfinished), and the finishing of surfaces.

3.2. Attributes

3.2.1. General Discussion

As was previously stated, the primary attribute required of every

method is that is render the hazardous material inaccessible. Success in

complying with this requirement is dependent both on the method of hazard

removal and the extent to which it is implemented.
HAZARD ELIMINATION DECISION MODEL - PART I

REQUIREMENT:

ELIMINATE LEAD POISONING

HAZARD

CONDITION 1 LOOSE MATERIAL CONTAINING LEAD

DEFINITIONS: MATERIAL-PAINT, PAINTED PLASTER/ PUTTY

LOOSE- a. MATERIAL LYING ON FLOOR

b. BLISTERING/PEELING

c. PAINT READILY REMOVED W/MASKING TAPE

d. PLASTER READILY REMOVED

e. SEALANT READILY REMOVED

IMMEDIATE HAZARD

REMOVE

COVER UP

CONDITION 2

TIGHT MATERIAL MAY BE LOOSENED

BY CHILDREN

BY MEANS OF:

a. CHEWING MATERIAL OF CHEWABLE

CONFIGURATION AND WITHIN REACH OF CHILD

b. BANGING ON SURFACES WITHIN CHILD'S REACH

c. SCRATCHING WALLS AND WOODWORK

WITHIN CHILD'S REACH

IMMEDIATE-POTENTIAL HAZARD

REMOVE

COVER UP

TREAT WITH PAINT

ADDITIVE (i.e. TASTE INHIBITOR OR EMETIC)

CONDITION 3

TIGHT MATERIAL MAY BE LOOSENED

BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

BY MEANS OF:

a. EXTERIOR WATER LEAKS

b. INTERIOR WATER LEAKS

c. MOISTURE/CONDENSATION

d. OTHER

POTENTIAL HAZARD

REMOVE

COVER UP

REPAIR CAUSE OF

DETERIORATION

CONDITION 4

TIGHT MATERIAL APPARENTLY

INACCESSIBLE OVER TIME

UNLIKELY HAZARD

REMOVE

COVER UP

NO ACTION

REQUIRED

FIGURE I
HAZARD ELIMINATION DECISION MODEL PART II

REMOVE

—

1 REMOVAL

METHODS 4 —

NO

SURFACE

REPAIR

II SURFACE

REPAIR

METHODS

COVER UP

MEMBRANE

MATERIAL

PREFINISHED

MEMBRANE

MATERIAL

NO FINISH

III COVER UPUNFINISHED

MEMBRANE

MATERIAL

RIGID

BOARD

MATERIAL

IV

COVER UPUNFINISHED

RIGID

MATERIAL

SURFACE

FINISH

METHODS

V

COVER UPPREFINISHED

RIGID

MATERIAL

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'INDICATES MATRIX NUMBER FIGURE II
The many secondary properties that are inherent parts of specific

procedures should be considered carefully when selecting methods to

eliminate the lead paint poisoning problem. These characteristics include factors such as the health of both the occupant and the workers,

the potential for recurrence of the problem, the degree of rehabilitation

obtained, etc. Detailed discussions of hazard inaccessibility and

secondary properties that were felt to be important are given below.

3.2.2. Hazard Inaccessibility

Accessibility of residual leaded material is related to both the

degree of hazard elimination and the method used. For example: if only

loose leaded material and leaded material from chewable surfaces are

removed, then access to the remaining leaded material can be gained by

(a) loosening of tight material by the actions of children and (b)

loosening of tight material by natural causes such as moisture. If a

covering is used that can be torn away the hazardous material beneath

it may once again become accessible.

The forces that children exert and the heights to which they may

reach should be considered to ensure the effectiveness of a hazard

elimination procedure. Table 1 presents the height of a chewable surface

and the distance that a child can reach when standing on the floor as

a function of the age of the child. It must be remembered that children

often stand on objects such as bunk beds, tables or sofas that can extend

their height of reach.
Table 1

Average Height and Reach of Children*

B

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Reach Chewable

Age (Height + Surface

Years Height Span 25% Span) (Height) -(6 inches)

6 45.0 44.0 56.0 39.0

5 42.7 41.4 53.1 36.7

4 40.2 38.8 49.9 34.2

3 37.3 36.2 46.4 31.3

2 33.9 32.7 42.1 27.9

1 29.5 28.3 36.6 23.5

6 44.6 43.3 55.4 38.6

5 42.2 40.7 52.4 36.2

4 39.6 38.1 49.1 33.6

3 36.7 35.1 45.5 30.7

2 33.4 32.1 41.4 27.4

1 29.0 27.7 35.9 23.0

* All values are in inches as converted from The Harriet Lane Handbook - A Manual for Pediatric House Officers , Johns Hopkins Hospital, 5th

Edition, Year Book Medical Pulbishers, Inc., Chicago, 111., 1969.
It has been estimated that a five year old may be able to push and

pull with a force greater than 40 pounds [4] , and to bite exerting a

force of 100-300 pounds with a bite reach of 1 to 1.5 inches [5] . Very

little is known about the forces that a child may exert by kicking,

pounding, or gouging, although they should be known to set minimum

standards for materials used in hazard elimination. However, since a

determined child can pound, hammer, or bang his way through almost anything, it would not be practical to require a child-proof material.

3.2.3. Special Preconditions

Certain conditions are required before many hazard removal techniques can be implemented; e.g., if a facing is to be put up with an

adhesive, all loose material should be removed from the surface to be

covered, and the surface must be free of moisture, oil, dirt, etc. If

rigid boards are to be applied, there are certain support requirements

for the boards such as the degree of planarity, support spacings, etc.

3.2.4. Installation Health and Safety

Many available hazard elimination techniques have health problems

associated with them. The following are typical examples of problems

created by removal procedures. Removing leaded paints by sanding creates

a highly toxic, fine, leaded dust; softening leaded paint with an open

flame can give rise to lead fumes in addition to presenting a fire

hazard; cutting various board materials may give rise to dust that can

be injurious.

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3.2.5. Ancillary Work

Some deleading procedures may require additional work to be done

in conjunction with them; e.g., putting up wall board may require the

relocation of plumbing, electrical, and heating fixtures.

3.2.6. Waste Disposal

When leaded wastes are generated in the course of hazard removal,

care should be taken to ensure that they are disposed of in a manner

that will render them inaccessible to children. Other waste materials

should also be disposed of in such a manner that they do not present a

hazard.

3.2.7. Community Involvement

Since available funds for hazard elimination may be limited, certain

advantages can be gained by selecting hazard removal methods that lend

themselves to the use of semiskilled and unskilled labor. Considerable

cost savings can be realized by utilizing self-help labor and the skills

gained in the course of carrying out a community action program can be

carried over to the labor market.

3.2.8. Occupant Involvement

Some techniques will require the relocation of occupants from a

residence because of the hazards involved. Other methods require only

temporary dislocation from a room. Since the costs of relocation can be

quite high, it is desirable to choose procedures that do not require

moving the residents of a dwelling.

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3.2.9. Degree of Finish

Some techniques, such as scraping, leave the dwelling surfaces in

a crude, unfinished state unless further finish work is done. Other

methods, e.g., prefinished panels, provide an inherent finished surface.

3.2.10. Performance

In general, consideration of performance properties should be

limited to completely finished systems and not individual elements.

When performance is evaluated, a complete system that includes the provision of adequate supports and a protective surface finish should be

considered.

Properties that should be reviewed when evaluating the performance

of hazard elimination methods are listed below.

3.2.10.1. Occupant Health and Safety*

1. Fire Resistance

2. Toxicity

3. Spatial Factors

4. Vermin Resistance

5. Mold Growth Resistance

6. Dirt Collection Resistance

3.2.10.2. Durability and Stability*

1. Structural Integrity

2. Scrape Adhesion

3. Impact Resistance

4. Abrasion Resistance

5. Moisture Resistance

* See Appendix A for further information about these properties.

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6. Vibration Resistance

7. Colorfastness

8. Aging Resistance

9. Adhesion of Leaded Paint

10. Adhesive Durability and Stability

3.2.10.3. Acceptability*

1. Washability

2. Maintainability of the Surface

3. Acoustic Properties

4. Color and Reflectance

5. Attachment Capability

6. Appearance

Although not all of the properties listed above are usually covered

by local codes, they should still be considered in the selection of

hazard elimination methods. Where properties are covered by local codes,

these code requirements should be complied with. Specific test procedures and recommended minimum performance levels are presented for these

properties in Appendix A, Hazard Elimination Consideration. Detailed

matrices presented in section 3.3. relate these properties to specific

procedures.

Typical examples of performance requirements that should be met to

ensure hazard inaccessibility are listed below.

* See Appendix A for further information about these properties.

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When a substrate with tightly adhered paint is required

for the satisfactory performance of a hazard elimination

method, the requirements specified for Adhesion of Leaded

Paint (Appendix A, Performance: Durability and Stability.

A. 10. 9.) should be met.

Adhesives used for the application of covering materials should comply with the requirements specified for

Adhesive Durability and Stability (Appendix A, Performance:

Durability and Stability, A. 10. 10.).

Systems used as a barrier to leaded paint in areas

within the reach of children should meet the requirements

specified for Impact Resistance (Appendix A, Performance:

Durability and Stability, A. 10. 3.).

3.3. Hazard Elimination Matrices

3.3.1. General Considerations

This section describes specific procedures and presents them in

matrix form. The matrices, which are referred to in figure II also

outline attributes of methods and materials used for hazard elimination.

Methods and materials are listed along the vertical axis while properties (attributes) are along the horizontal axis.

The indexing numbers given in the boxes that represent the intersections between the method or material rows and the attribute columns

refer to detailed analyses given in Appendix A. These analyses are

grouped into sections by means of the attributes that were discussed

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in section 3.2. For example, the numeral 1, given in the Hazard

Inaccessibility column of figure III, refers to write-up number I in

the Hazard Inaccessibility section of Appendix A. The numerals 2, 5,

and 7 given in the box that represents the intersection between the

Scrape-No Softening row and the Installation Health and Safety column

refer to write-ups 2, 5, and 7 of the Installation Health and Safety

section of Appendix A.

Since reliable, detailed data were not available, time and cost

factors were not considered. It is hoped that this information will be

available in the future. Figures that are indicative of typical costs

for the installation of covering materials on previously prepared surfaces

are shown in table 2.

3.3.2. Matrix I: Removal Methods

(See figure III.)

3.3.2.1. Definitions

A. Sanding - Removal of leaded paint by abrasion using either hand

operated or mechanical means applied to all surfaces or to selected

portions, e.g., woodwork. (It is frequently used to remove small amounts

of residual paint present after other removal methods have been implemented. Roughening of surfaces by sanding can result in improved adhesion for subsequently applied covering materials.)

B. Scraping with No Softening - Hand scraping using a putty knife or

similar instrument to remove loose paint.

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C. Scraping with Heat Softening - Preliminary softening of paint by

means of heat (open flame or high intensity heat lamps) followed by

scraping, or a combined heating and scraping operation with electric

scrapers. (This is applicable to tightly adhered paint.)

D. Scraping with Paint Removers - Preliminary softening of paint by

chemical means, followed by subsequent scraping. (This is applicable

to tightly adhered paint.)

3.3.2.2. Preliminary Considerations

Several approaches may be followed when old paint must be removed

from surfaces presenting a lead poisoning hazard. Since each method

has its limitations and hazards, the following comments are offered for

guidance to the personnel responsible for selecting paint removal methods

Use of Paint Removers

It can be assumed that most liquids of this type are flammable and/

or give off harmful vapors when used. Any such hazards should be made

known by appropriate warnings on the labels of their containers.

Methylene chloride is a primary ingredient of some of the newer types of

paint removers. Its fumes, while less toxic than those of some other

solvents used in removers, are sufficiently irritating to require ample

ventilation. Most products that do not contain substantial amounts of

methylene chloride are combustible, and usually contain aromatic hydrocarbons or other solvents that can be harmful if concentrated vapors are

inhaled for a prolonged period.

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The use of volatile solvent type removers on interior surfaces of

dwellings may be very undesirable, particularly when they are

occupied, if the materials are flammable or toxic. Thus, removers are

useful mainly for components such as doors and windows that can be taken

outdoors for treatment. The manufacturer's directions for use of the

remover chosen should be followed closely to avoid hazards.

When certain organic-based removers are used, the surfaces must be

washed thoroughly with a solvent such as turpentine after the paint is

scraped off in order to remove waxy residues left by the remover [6]. If

this is not done, poor adhesion of subsequently applied paint can result.

Some removers, such as those of the "water-wash" type, generally contain

methylene chloride as the principal solvent and frequently do not contain

waxy material. When surfaces are washed clean with water after scraping

off paint they must be allowed to dry thoroughly before repainting.

Since water-washing tends to raise the grain of wood, some light sanding

is usually necessary. The manufacturer's recommendations for use of the

particular product selected should be closely followed to avoid residues.

"Burning" (Heat Softening)

Burning and scraping to remove old paint is a traditional method;

however, some cities will not permit the use of an open flame for interior work due to the fire hazard created by this technique. Other

cities permit open flame use if adequate fire extinguishing equipment

is available. Enclosed high-temperature heat lamps that have recently

been developed are claimed both to be effective and to eliminate the

fire hazard. The ease of paint removal by burning depends on several

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factors including the age and thickness of the paint film, the type of

vehicle present in the old paint, and the degree of pigmentation of the

paint film. The older types of paint, which used a high amount of linseed

oil vehicle, and most enamels, soften fairly readily under heat, whereas

old, highly-pigmented flat paints are more heat resistant. It is easier

to burn paint off wood surfaces than from plaster or masonry. Burning

is not recommended for wallboard substrates because of the damage that

can occur to the substrate during paint removal.

Mechanical Removal

Hand scraping with a putty knife or special paint scraper is effective for removing loose and semi-loose paint. Care must be taken to use

the tool in such a manner that the edge of the blade gets under the paint

film, otherwise it can ride on top and fail to remove semi-loose paint

that will then peel after repainting. Rotary power tools that are now

available work much faster than hand tools. They are suitable for

applications where they will not damage the substrate.

Sanding with hand or power tools is also effective for smaller

areas but produces a great deal more dust than scraping. Where lead paint

is being sanded, the operator must wear a protective respirator, as

should others working in the same area, and such work should only be done

in vacant dwelling units.

After scraping or sanding, all scrapings and dust should be collected by sweeping and/or vacuuming and placed in a tight container for

disposal

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Wallpaper Removal

In some cases it may be necessary to remove wallpaper to get at

old leaded paint beneath it. If the wallpaper has not been painted over

or it is not a water and grease resistant type, no particular problem

should be encountered. Use of a conventional wallpaper steamer with a

penetrant in the water should loosen the paper for stripping, even if

several layers are present. Mechanical wallpaper removers are also

available.

Removal is a great deal more difficult if the wallpaper is of the

water-resistant type, or if it has been painted over. If this is the

case, the surface should be scored to facilitate penetration by the

vapors generated by the wallpaper steamer (scoring is also helpful with

ordinary wallpaper that has not been painted over). Scoring may be

done with a hand tool or with a rotary power hand tool , as described

under "Mechanical Removal." In some cases steaming may be useless and

only mechanical removal will be effective.

3.3.3. Matrix H; Surface Repair Methods

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A. Fabric - Heavy duty fabrics, such as canvas or glass cloth, that

may be attached by means of suitable adhesives. (These products can be

obtained either unfinished or coated with a decorative finish.)

B. Plaster - A paste-type material composed of gypsum, lime, and water

that hardens on drying. (Plaster can be applied in three ways: 1) to

lath directly attached to existing walls, 2) to lath after existing

plaster has been removed and 3) as a veneer coating over existing wall

surfaces without the use of lath. The first two application procedures

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properties such as tensile strength, impact resistance, etc.)

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nonreinforced, that does not contain gypsum or portland cement as a

base. (Materials of this kind include the many plastic formulations

that could be applied by spray, brush, roller, or trowel.)

3.3.5. Matrix IV: Cover Up- Unfinished Rigid Material

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A. Gypsum Board - A board product available in large sheets that

usually consists of several plies of paper or felt bonded to a hardened

gypsum plaster core. (Special moisture resistant products can be

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glued together with the grains of adjacent layers placed at right angles

to each other. (Interior grade products bonded with exterior grade glues

are available for use in applications where moisture is likely to occur.)

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in proprietary systems or attached by conventional means.

E. Other - This category includes asbestos cement board, glass fiber

reinforced plastic panels, and boards made from any of the composite

materials that are on the market, e.g., plastic foam or paper honeycomb

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Definitions

A. Gypsum Board - Gypsum sheet , supplied with a factory applied decorative paper or plastic membrane on one surface.

B. Plywood - Factory supplied wood laminates with a decorative surface

of paint, plastic film, paper, or finished wood veneer.

C. Hardboard - Factory supplied wood particle composition board with

a decorative surface of paint, plastic film, or paper.

D. Metal - Factory predecorated panels of aluminum or steel finished

with either paint or a plastic film. (Installations of this kind of

material are generally done on a custom fabrication basis.)

E. Reinforced Plastic - Plastic resin panels reinforced with glass

fibers usually supplied with a decorative gel-coat finish. (The panels

may be finished with paint or a plastic film if desired.)

Recommended installation procedures, developed by the manufacturers of

the various products discussed in this section, should be used.

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similar materials. (Porous non-bridging paints and plastic films are

generally used as surface finishes. Tile can be attached directly to

the ceiling. Panels are usually used in combination with proprietary

ceiling panel suspension systems.)

G. Other - This category includes any of the composite materials that

are on the market, e.g., foam or paper honeycomb core materials sandwiched between plastic films.

3.3.7. Matrix VI: Surface Finish Methods

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Definitions

A. Paint - A liquid mixture of pigments and a vehicle, either organic

or aqueous, that dries to form a cohesive and adherent coating when

applied to a surface as a thin film. (It is generally applied by means

of a brush, roller, or spray gun.)

B. Masonry Conditioner - A product that penetrates and bonds chalked,

painted surfaces to the substrate beneath them. (It is frequently

formulated with tung oil -based or other penetrating vehicles.)

C. Liquid Covering - Any of the plastic-based liquid paint-type coatings available on the market, e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, and vinyl.

(These coverings may be mixtures of more than one component, and are

generally more durable than commonly used latex or alkyd paints. Special

application equipment may be required; manufacturer's recommendations

should be followed.)

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D. Vinyl Sheet - Flexible vinyl material, available in either sheets

or rolls, that is usually laminated to walls with adhesives. (It can

be used to provide both a protective and a decorative finish.)

E. Wallpaper - Paper-based coverings that can be used as a decorative

and protective finish. (They are usually applied with water soluble

adhesives and are not recommended for use where exposure to moisture is

likely.)

F. Fabric - Heavy-duty woven materials usually plastic-based, that may

be prefinished with a decorative and protective coating. (Fabrics are

generally applied with adhesives.)

G. Plaster and Cementitious Material - Paste-type materials, based on

either gypsum or portland cement, that can be applied wet as a veneer

to provide a hard surface finish on drying. (These materials may be

available pigmented. They are not recommended for use where exposure

to moisture is likely unless an additional protective finish is provided.)

H. Other - Any finish material other than those previously described,

that is applied in paste or film form, reinforced or non-reinforced, and

that does not contain gypsum or portland cement as a base. (Materials

of this kind include many of the reinforced industrial facings that may

be applied with adhesives.)

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4. Materials Selector Guide

The Materials Selector Guide in table 2 presents attributes of

typical materials that are presently available for hazard elimination.

Both membrane- type and rigid materials are listed.

The membrane category includes those materials that are flexible

and can be applied to existing or repaired substrates in liquid or

paste form, or applied as films or fabrics with an adhesive. The rigid

classification includes materials that possess some degree of inherent

structural rigidity such as gypsum board, plywood and hardboard. Rigid

materials may be mechanically fastened or applied to existing substrates

with adhesives; they can also be directly attached to structural elements,

The material elements listed represent general categories and the

attributes given include a range of values that are typical of the

above materials. Comparisons between different materials in the same

category should be made on the same basis, e.g., a semigloss alkyd

should be compared with a semigloss epoxy.

The attribute classifications given in the Materials Selector

Guide were chosen to provide the user with basic information about the

applicability of materials to solve the lead paint problem. Surface

applicability conditions are covered in column 1, column 2 outlines the

hazard elimination effectiveness, while columns 3, 4, and 5 are concerned

with installation costs. The cost figures given do not include surface

preparation (furring, paint removal, etc.) or ancillary work (plumbing,

electrical, etc.) since these costs can vary widely among housing units.

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TABLE 2 MATERIALS SELECTOR GUIDE

for Covering Leaded Paints on Walls and Ceilings

v. ATTRIBUTES

Surface Condition

Required

for Application

(Walls & . Ceilings)

Hazard Elimination „ Effectiveness

Degree

of Skill Required

Typical Material

Cost4

4>er sq. ft.) Dollars

Total Cost

(Labor & Materials)

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In Use Performance

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Latex B C B ). 02-0. 05 0.11-0.18

Substrate Dependent B B 3-7

Plastic Polyurethane B C B . 0.22-0.25 Substrate Dependent A A 5-10

Epoxy B C B 0.20-0.85 Substrate Dependent A A 5-10

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Vinyl Wall Covering

B B B D. 12-0. 50 0.30-0.80 Substrate Dependent A A 5-10

Burlap Uncoated B B B 3.30-0.32 0.50-0.52 Substrate Dependent B A 5-10

Coated B B B 3.32-0.35 0.52-0.55 Substrate Dependent C A 5-10

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Unfinished B A A 0.09 0.24 A c B 10-20

Pigmented B A A A c B 10-20

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Vinyl Predecorated A A A 0.26-0.32 0.41-0.47 A D A >20

Plywood Unfinished A A B 0.09-0.10 0.39-0.40 B-C

8 B B >20

Predecorated A A A 0.15-0.30 0.45-0.60 c

8 D A >20

Hard- board

Unfinished A A B 0.06-0.15 0.36-0.45 C-D c B >20

Predecorated A A A 0.55-0.70 0.90-1.05 C-D B A >20

Metal Unfinished A A A 0.30-0.70 0.70-1.10 A A A >20

Predecorated A A A 0.30-0.70 0.70-1.10 A A A >20

Reinforced PlasticsUnfinished A A A 0.65-1.00 1.05-1.40 B A A >20

Predecorated A A A 0.65-1.00 1.05-1.40 B A A >20

Cement Asbestos

Board

Natural Finish A A B 0.15-0.25 0.45-0. 60 A A B >20

A - On all substrates in any condition

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B - On substrates in good repair.

A - Effective in all areas.

B - Effective outside reach of children.

C - Does not provide an effective barrier.

A - Skilled labor required.

B - Suitable for trainees under skilled supervision.

"Building Construction Cost Data," Robert Snow Means

Company, Inc., Duxbury, Mass. 02332, 30th Ed., 1972

A - 0-25 Flame Spread Rating (ASTM E-84)

B - 26-75 Flame Spread Rating (ASTM E-84)

C - 76-200 Flame Spread Rating (ASTM E-84)

D - Over 200 Flame Spread Rating (ASTM E-84)

6. A - Naturally moisture resistant, suitable in wet area

B - Special moisture resistant grades available.

C - Requires additional moisture resistant coating.

D - Not recommended in wet areas.

7. A - Skilled labor required.

B - Easily repairable.

8. Special products with increased flame spread rating

available.

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The attributes listed in columns 6, 7, 8, and 9 deal with the inuse performance of the materials. Flame spread potential, moisture

resistance, minor repair potential, and expected life were considered

under this classification.

5. Summary of Hazard Elimination Procedures

5.1. Preliminary Considerations

There are three basic ways to prevent the exposure of children to

leaded materials in housing:

1. not permitting children in housing where leaded paint is present,

2. covering up the leaded material, and

3. removing the leaded material.

If the first approach is used, and the leaded material is not removed, it would be necessary to ensure that children do not move into

the dwelling at a later date since the hazard would still be present.

This approach would most likely require the relocation of a large number

of families with children.

Covering up the leaded material with an effective barrier layer is

a reasonable approach to eliminating the problem. All potentially accessible leaded surfaces should be covered up to make a residence

completely free of the hazard. If they are to provide a satisfactory

barrier to the leaded materials beneath them, the covering materials used

should be capable of withstanding the abuses that they will be subjected

to by the occupants of a dwelling unit.

Removal of leaded materials is also a satisfactory solution to the

problem. Only complete removal of all potentially accessible leaded

materials will totally eliminate the hazard.

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Other approaches that have been suggested include the use of chelating paints, bad tasting paints, and emetic paints. The effectiveness

of these coatings has not yet been determined, so that they are not recommended at this time. Making parents aware of the problem and instructing them to keep their children from chewing leaded materials is another

approach that may offer some potential for dealing with the problem.

At the present time, the only proven procedures that are available

for eliminating the hazard are either removal of the hazard, or covering

it up with a suitable barrier. The choice between removal and cover up

procedures will be determined by economic factors and the degree of rehabilitation that is desired. For example, if a wall surface is badly

deteriorated, covering up may be much more desirable since it will provide a new surface.

Since a child standing on a chair or bunk bed can reach up to the

ceiling, only complete removal or covering up of the hazardous material

will make it totally inaccessible to children. When financial considerations make it impractical to completely eliminate the hazard in all

housing containing leaded paint, trade-offs in the extent of hazard

elimination will have to be made.

5.2. Hazard Potential

All leaded material in a child's environment represents a potential

hazard. The allocation of funds to eliminate the hazard should be based

on the accessibility of the hazard. Accessibility conditions that are

representative of the immediacy of the hazard to children are:

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1. loose leaded material lying on the floor,

2. blistering and peeling leaded paints,

3. readily removed, poorly bonded, leaded paint, and sealants

(including putty and caulking compounds),

4. tightly adhered leaded material on surfaces with chewable

configurations, within the reach of children,

5. tightly adhered leaded material within the reach of children

that can be loosened from nonchewable surfaces by certain

actions, e.g., by scratching or banging,

6. tightly adhered leaded material outside the reach of children

in locations where conditions in the residence can cause

deterioration of the surface; e.g., by moisture in kitchens

and bathrooms or by heat in kitchens or around radiators, pipes

and ducts, and

7. all other tightly adhered leaded material outside the reach

of children.

Since leaded materials in conditions one to four are immediately

accessible to children, top priority should be given to these situations,

The next highest priority should be given to materials in condition

five, with consideration given to materials in conditions six and seven

if funds are available.

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5.3. Currently Available Methods

A. Removal

Both sanding and scraping are currently being used to remove leaded

paints. Paint removers and heat softening are commonly used to loosen

tightly adhered paint before it is removed by scraping.

To date, the use of removal methods has generally been limited to

doors, windows, wood trim, and similar items because of problems associated with them. For example, sanding creates considerable amounts of

leaded dust, the use of an open flame to soften paints gives rise to a

potential fire hazard, and many of the paint removers currently available are toxic and/or flammable. Two approaches that have met with some

degree of success in the removal of well adhered paints in occupied

housing are the use of electrically heated paint scrapers and the use

of high intensity heat lamps to soften the paint prior to scraping.

They do not give rise to the hazards that were previously mentioned.

Removal methods are not commonly used on plaster walls because of

their tendency to damage the walls and because of the hazards created in

the removal process. If paint is removed from a deteriorated surface,

the surface will still be deteriorated after the work is completed. It

is generally more cost effective to cover up leaded paints if more than

a minimal job of hazard elimination is to be carried out. (A minimal

job is defined by conditions one to four of section 5.2.)

* More detailed discussions of the properties of currently available re- moval and cover up systems are given in Appendix A. These discussions

are indexed by means of the .matrices given in section 3.3.

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B. Replacement

In many cases it is more desirable to replace components such as

doors, windows and wood trim than it is to cover up or remove leaded

paints that are on these components. It is a common practice in many

cities to replace these items especially when the costs of replacement

are comparable to those of the other procedures. In addition, these

components are frequently in such disrepair that they merit replacement.

Since the replacement of lead bearing components does not expose the

residents of a dwelling to the hazards that are created when most removal procedures are used on a large scale, they do not require the costly relocation of families that may be required with removal methods.

C. Cover Up

The term "covering materials" encompasses a wide variety of materials ranging from rigid panels such as gypsum board, plywood and hardboard to liquid paint-type coatings such as latex, urethane and epoxy.

They can be applied over existing surfaces by means of mechanical

fasteners, adhesives, or a combination of the two, or they may be selfadhering as is the case with coatings such as paints. Rigid panel systems in which the covering materials are attached to existing structural

components by means of mechanical fasteners are most desirable from a

hazard elimination viewpoint. Adequate performance of systems that

are installed with adhesives and self-adhering systems that are used to

cover up leaded paint is dependent on the condition of the paint and

plaster or wood beneath them.

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If the leaded paint, or the substrate to which it is applied, becomes

loose the protective covering adhered to it will be adversely affected.

With some coverings such as burlap that have a certain degree of intrinsic strength, localized delamination will not cause the exposure of

leaded paints. In the case of other coverings such as latex or alkyd

paints that do not have much strength, the lead hazard will reappear

if localized delamination occurs.

Specific covering materials that are available for use as a barrier

to leaded paints are discussed below.*

1. In cases where considerable surface deterioration is present,

rigid covering materials, such as gypsum board, plywood and hardboard are probably the most desirable commonly accepted building

materials that can be used.** The use of adhesives to attach

rigid materials without mechanical fastening is somewhat less

desirable since the bond strength is only as good as the

strength of the substrate that the adhesive is applied on.

Since board materials are both strong and rigid they can maintain their effectiveness as a barrier layer even if there is

localized separation from the surfaces to which they are attached. When these materials are used to cover up surfaces that

are badly deteriorated, the board thicknesses and support spac-

* The rankings used are tentative, and subject to change as more information becomes available.

** When these materials are applied with mechanical fasteners or a combination of mechanical fasteners and adhesives, and the structural elements covered by them are capable of providing support.

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ings recommended by the respective manufacturers for installation on studs or furring strips should be followed. If the

surfaces are in relatively good condition, and are capable of

providing substantial support, thinner materials can be

attached directly to them.

2. Next in order or desirability* are heavy duty wall coverings

such as canvas, glass cloth, vinyl sheeting and similar materials that have faitly good strength. In general, these systems

are applied with adhesives and are only applicable to covering

up surfaces that are not in a deteriorated condition. If these

coverings become delaminated in localized areas from the surfaces to which they are attached, they will probably continue

to perform effectively as a barrier, especially in areas outside

the reach of children. Since this separation can telegraph

through the covering material there is frequently an appearance

problem when delamination occurs.

3. Veneer plaster, veneers of other cementitious materials (e.g.,

coatings composed of sand, portland cement and resin that are

sprayed on concrete work) , high build textured paints and similar materials would fall into the next category. They will

probably perform adequately as a barrier to leaded materials as

long as they remain adhered to the substrate beneath them.

* In many cases, the degree of deterioration cost factors and the amount

of weight that walls and ceilings can support may make these materials

more desirable than rigid boards even though patching may be required

before these coverings can be applied.

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These materials generally have low strength, as compared to the

previously mentioned systems and will crack and chip if they

become delaminated from the surface to which they are applied.

If this occurs, they will no longer be effective as barriers

to the leaded paint.

4. Ordinary interior house paints such as those of the latex and

alkyd-based varieties are not very effective as barriers to

leaded paint. They are not as resistant to damage as the previously mentioned covering materials, and since they have relatively poor tear resistance they will not perform as a barrier

layer if the leaded paint beneath them becomes loose. Their

primary uses in the hazard elimination process are to provide

a readily applied although possibly temporary barrier and to

provide a decorative and protective coating on unfinished materials used as a barrier to leaded paints.

5.4. Properties of Hazard Elimination Systems

When sufficient funds are available, the permanence of the hazard

elimination should be given top consideration when deciding among alternative methods. For example, if only loosely adhered leaded paint is to

be removed, the degree of adhesion of the leaded paint in the dwelling

must be determined, as must the integrity of the plaster, woodwork and

other substrates to which it is applied. If covering materials are to

be used, their tear strength and impact, aging, scratch and gouge

resistance should be considered. Adhesion and moisture resistance are

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also important where they are applicable. Of equal importance are

properties related to health and safety such as flame spread, smoke

development, and toxicity. Vermin resistance and mold growth resistance

should also be considered.

Cost factors are another important consideration. In addition to

costs of materials and labor, the costs of relocation should be considered when methods are used that cannot be carried out in occupied

dwellings. Since many hazard elimination methods require considerable

labor the suitability of a method for use by "self help" labor can be an

important cost consideration.

Properties that affect the aesthetic qualities of a dwelling, such

as colorfastness, washability, dirt collection resistance, maintainability, color and reflectance, acoustic properties, attachment capability and appearance are also important.

All of the above properties are discussed in detail in Appendix A

of this publication.

Currently available hazard elimination procedures have been summarized in this publication. The choice among them should be based on

the conditions encountered in housing and the needs and resources of

the community.

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6. References

[1] Testimony of M. K. Duval, Hearings on S.3080, Amendment to Lead

Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, Subcommittee on Health, of

the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, U.S. Senate, NinetySecond Congress, Second Session, March 10, 1972.

[2] Lin Fu, J. S., "Lead Poisoning in Children," U.S. Department of

Health, Education and Welfare, Public Health Service Publication

Z108, 1970, p. 11.

[3] Chisolm, J. J., "Treatment of Lead Poisoning," Modern Treatment , Vol. 4, July 1967, pp. 725-726.

[4] Personal Communication with Samuel Toner of Product Evaluation

Division, National Bureau of Standards.

[5] Personal Communication with Gerhard Brauer of the Dental Research

Section, Polymers Division, National Bureau of Standards.

[6] Paints and Protective Coatings , Army TM5-618, Section 4.4.3.6,

p. 4-17, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C., (1969).

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Appendix A

Hazard Elimination Considerations*

A.l. Hazard Inaccessibility

1. Access by children to leaded paint on walls, ceilings and woodwork

is dependent on the degree of removal carried out. If only loose paint

is removed, children can gain access to leaded paint by chewing tightly

adhered paint on accessible surfaces or by loosening paint within their

reach by physical means such as kicking or banging. Natural causes, such

as moisture, can cause presently inaccessible leadedpaint to become an

accessible hazard at a future date.

Other surfaces such as exposed pipes, radiators, and furniture

should be considered in the above manner.

Removal and replacement of woodwork will attain the same goals as

removal of paint from the woodwork.

It should be remembered that only complete removal of all leaded

material totally eliminates the potential for recurrence of the problem.

2. Surface repair procedures help to control the hazard accessibility

by reducing possible further deterioration of surfaces such as walls and

ceilings that are coated with leaded paint. If repair or replacement is

of less than 100% of the total area, the hazard remains. Access to the

remaining leaded paint can be gained by chewing tight paint on chewable

* The discussions given in this Appendix are identified by means of

numbers that are indexed in the matrices given in section 3.3 of this

publication. They are intended for use in conjunction with said

matrices.

Al
(Hazard Inaccessibility, 2 continued)

surfaces, loosening of tight paint by means of the activities of a child,

or loosening of tight paint by natural causes, e.g., moisture. No matter

how tight the bond may seem between substrate and leaded paint, the

leaded material is still present and potentially dangerous. Patching or

repairing deteriorated surfaces merely helps to reduce hazard accessibility in the area treated. Only complete removal of all leaded material

guarantees total elimination of the hazard.

3. Fabrics and other flexible membrane- type materials are almost always

laminated to walls and ceilings with adhesives. These materials should

be applied over tightly adhered paint only after loose paint and plaster

have been removed and large holes patched.

When plaster is applied on lath, as discussed in Special Preconditions, item no. 2, there would be little potential for recurrence of the

lead hazard.

Cementitious material can be applied over tightly adhered paint

after loose paint and plaster have been removed. Surface preparation

to provide good adhesion is essential; bonding agents may be used.

If plaster is used as a veneer over tightly adhered paint, the

comments written above for cementitious material are applicable. In

general, the bond of plaster to paint will not be adequate unless prior

surface preparation is undertaken.

The above two procedures have been used with apparent success,

however, limited information about their performance over a period of

time is available.

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(Hazard Inaccessibility, 3 continued)

The above cover up procedures are not recommended for use in areas

within reach of a child since it would be relatively easy for him to

gain access to the hazardous material by tearing or chipping the covering material from the surface.

In areas above the normal reach of children, these cover up methods

would be satisfactory, although there is still a possibility of delamination due to natural causes, e.g., moisture. This would result in

subsequent failure of the covering material.

4. Fabric cover up of woodwork and other surfaces may be possible in

very limited cases, but only as a temporary measure. In areas within

reach of a child, where it would be relatively easy to remove the fabric

from the woodwork, this type of application is not desirable.

Cover up of woodwork with plaster or cementitious material is

possible but not practical since woodwork is generally subjected to a

considerable amount of abuse. The resistance of these materials to

impact forces is rather low and, therefore, they are not considered to

be adequate for permanent hazard elimination. These materials in general

would not be adequate for other surfaces.

5. Under normal usage conditions, rigid materials are satisfactory for

eliminating the hazard. Hazardous material is made inaccessible only

where it has been covered with a suitable material. If a wall is only

partially covered and leaded material is left exposed, no matter how

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(Hazard Inaccessibility, 5 continued)

well adhered the leaded paints are above the covered portion, the

potential of accessibility by peeling, flaking, or activities of the

child is ever present. Partial coverage of walls is successful only if

it extends beyond the maximum reach of the child. A child 45 inches

tall (average 6 years old) standing on a 50 inch high bunk bed can reach

over 8 feet. The 50 inch bunk bed would probably provide the greatest

height access to the hazard. Tables, chairs, sofas, high chairs, and

base cabinets would all give access over 4 feet. (See Table I.)

Toys, tools, furniture, or other mechanical means can be used to

destroy the covering material, resulting in reexposure of the leaded

paint. Resistance to this type of damage is determined by impact resistance, which is a measure of the ability of a material to withstand

damage by a striking force, and is a function of the thickness and elasticity of a material. Thus, for a particular type of material, a 1/4

inch thick product is more susceptible to damage than one which is 3/8

inch or 1/2 inch thick.

Very little information is available about the forces that can be

generated by children in the age group under consideration. This does

not imply that only children will destroy the covering material.

6. Under normal usage conditions, cover up methods for ceilings with

rigid materials would provide the maximum possible inaccessibility of

hazardous materials. Since the leaded material is still present, however, there is still a very slight potential for recurrence of the

problem.

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(Hazard Inaccessibility, 6 continued)

Boards or tiles may be attached directly to the ceiling or ceiling

panel suspension systems may be used. The panels in ceiling suspension

systems may be removable and consequently the hazard is potentially more

accessible than in those systems where rigid materials are fastened

directly to the ceiling.

7. When it is possible to use the existing wood trim for attachment

purposes, plywood, hardboard, and gypsum board coverings can be applied

to window and door trim, baseboards, wainscoting, and in limited instances to stairway balustrades. In most cases windowsills and window

sashes cannot be covered by any of these materials. Plywood and hardboard can be used to cover doors and cabinetry (excluding leading edges)

;

gypsum board is not suitable.

Metal is a material that is difficult to use for covering woodwork

and its only practical use is on doors.

Reinforced plastics are not appropriate covering materials for woodwork since difficulties would be encountered in attaching plastic panels.

Maximum hazard inaccessibility would be provided by metal, plastic,

hardboard, gypsum board, and plywood where they can be used, assuming

normal usage by the occupants rather than malicious destruction that

would allow the hazard to become accessible.

Similar considerations are applicable for other surfaces.

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(Hazard Inaccessibility, 8)

8. Surface finish methods can serve two purposes in the hazard elimination process:

a. As protective and decorative coatings to prevent the deterioration of unfinished covering materials used to prevent access to

leaded paints. This additional finish coating is necessary to

prevent attack by environmental conditions that would give rise

to the degradation of the barrier material and possible recurrence of the hazard.

b. As protective coatings applied directly over tightly adhered

leaded paint to protect it from exposure to moisture, -and other

environmental causes of deterioration.

Surface finishes do not serve as the primary barrier against access

to leaded paint when they are used in combination with unfinished covering materials. Hazard inaccessibility for these cases is discussed in

conjunction with items 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 which deal with unfinished

membrane and unfinished rigid materials.

Paint, and other liquid coverings have limited resistance to the

damage caused by children, hence they are only appropriate for use on

ceilings and wall areas beyond the reach of children.

Flexible membranes such as vinyl sheet, wallpaper, and fabric are

laminated to walls and ceilings with adhesives. When the substrate is

sound, these materials are satisfactory for use on ceilings and wall

areas above the reach of children. They are more durable than paints

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(Hazard Inaccessibility, 8 continued)

and tend to offer more protection against the recurrence of the hazard

than do paint coatings. Nevertheless, they are also easily damaged by

children.

Plaster and cementitious-type materials have been used with some

degree of success as a veneer over a substrate to which paint is tightly

adhered. In general, however, since these materials require a porous

substrate for good adhesion, their suitability for use over a painted

surface is questionable, but may be enhanced by the use of surface

roughening agents or bonding agents prior to application. These veneers

do not provide a very effective barrier in areas that can be reached by

children because they can be easily chipped and damaged.

Other materials that may be used include the various resin bonded

fiber-reinforced composite materials that are currently available.

Application methods similar to those for fabrics would probably be used.

Subsequent loosening of the tight, leaded paint, to which all of

the above coverings would be bonded, could cause the recurrence of exposure to the hazardous materials.

The effectiveness of surface finish techniques as a barrier to leaded

paint on woodwork has not yet been demonstrated. It is generally more

practical to remove the leaded paint from the woodwork or other surfaces

such as exposed pipes. Complete replacement of woodwork may be advantageous

If surface finish methods are to be used as a barrier over woodwork,

materials such as fabric, vinyl sheet, wallpaper and some other products

should be chosen rather than paint-like coatings. When subjected to

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(Hazard Inaccessibility, 8 continued)

chewing, impact, or other child related activities, these materials are

more likely to maintain their integrity than paint- type coatings. However, once the protective film is ruptured, removal of the material by

a child and subsequent reexposure to the hazard can result.

A. 2. Special Preconditions

1. Surfaces from which paint will be removed should be capable of

being repaired if necessary. (See item 2.)

Adequate precautions should be taken to protect occupants and

workers from hazards created while the work is being carried out. (See

Installation Health and Safety.)

Electrical and other fixtures should be protected from damage by

chemicals, heat, and dust when necessary. Similar protection should be

provided for surfaces that will not be treated.

2. Prior to any patching, the extent of deteriorated areas and voids

must be determined. All loose materials must be removed to a point

where the remaining material is adequately bonded to the backing system.

Conditions for the support of walls and ceilings require that the

basic structural components such as studs and ceiling joists be sound and

capable of performing their intended function. The decision concerning

the ability of structural components to perform their original function

must be based on the judgment of a building inspector or other qualified

personnel

.

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(Special Preconditions, 2 continued)

Patching procedures may require the application of more than one

material. If deterioration or voids extend to the backing system (wood,

metal, or plaster lath), then a base "scratch" coat of plaster must be

applied first, followed by a "white" coat of finish material. If the

base coat is adequate, only a finish coat of plaster or spackling

compound need be applied to complete the patch. The smallest areas that

would be patched are nail holes or cracks that cannot be covered by the

decorative coating to be used on the walls or ceiling.

3. Woodwork patching procedures involve filling small nail holes and

cracks with wood putty, or similar products. They also include restoring loose components by nailing and/or gluing. The woodwork involved which may include windows, doors and associated trim, baseboards,

kitchen cabinetry and balustrades, must be firmly attached to the structural components of the dwelling.

Major repairs to woodwork include the replacement of parts of items

such as window or door units. Examples would be replacement of a windowsill, one side of a kitchen cabinet, or a balustrade spindle. Preconditions necessitating replacement would be that the existing component be

cracked, split, or deteriorated to a point where it can no longer perform

its intended function. If a component is simply loose and can be repaired with the use of mechanical fasteners, it would not be considered

as a major repair. The item being repaired must have sufficient integrity

to permit the performance of its intended use when a component part is

replaced.

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(Special Preconditions, 3 continued)

When a wall is replaced because of voids or deterioration, the

trim must be removed. The possibility of reusing woodwork taken from

walls in this condition is rather remote. It is usually necessary to

replace the window and door trim, baseboards, etc. The replacement of

doors, doorjambs, windows, windowsills, kitchen cabinetry, kitchen and

bathroom fixtures, or any woodwork depends on the ability of these components to perform their original function. This judgment would have to

be made by experienced personnel.

4. Before major repairs can be initiated on walls or ceilings, the

studs and ceiling joists must be determined to be structurally sound and

capable of supporting the application of both the new backing material

and the plaster patching system. Where voids exist, the addition of new

lath may be required to support the patching plaster. The plaster adjacent to the void must be removed to expose at least two studs or

ceiling joists capable of supporting the new lath. The patching procedure to be used after the application of new backing material is

described in item 2.

The definition of a major repair stipulates that the combination of

patch areas and other repair areas must not total more than 50% of the

component area being considered. This percentage is an estimate, and

the final decision regarding the process to be used should be based on

a cost analysis of both major repair and complete replacement procedures.

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(Special Preconditions, 5)

5. Replacement of the entire wall or ceiling system is usually required

when plaster walls and ceilings cannot be economically repaired by

patching or major repair procedures.

Exploratory removal of plaster and lath should be carried out to

permit visual inspection of structural members and thereby assess their

ability to support the new system. If the structural components are

found to be adequate, a new plaster system can be installed. If the

structural components are partially or totally inadequate, they must be

replaced or repaired to supply adequate support prior to application of

the new plaster system. If structural components cannot be restored,

condemnation of the building should be considered by the appropriate

authorities.

The existing wall or ceiling lath systems may require replacement

if they are found to be unsound after the plaster is removed. This

would involve removal of all lath down to the basic structural members

(i.e., studs or ceiling joists). If the existing lath system is found

to be in adequate condition, it can be reused.

Removal of window and door trim, baseboards, and/or wainscoting

may be required since these items are usually applied to the walls on

top of the plaster and lath.

In some cases it may be possible to apply metal lath on top of the

existing lath system, but the general rule would be to completely remove

all damaged lath. In certain isolated cases it may also be possible to

apply new metal lath directly to existing walls or ceilings without

removal of the plaster.

All
(Special Preconditions, 5 continued)

When a plaster veneer is used to cover up leaded paint on walls and

ceilings, an adequate mechanical bond must be provided between the existing systems and the new plaster. This bond can be provided by

attaching lath to existing surfaces, as mentioned above, or by using the

various bonding agents that are available.

6. The application of vinyl sheet, fabric, and wallpaper requires that

all loose material be removed, all surface defects be patched or repaired, and that an adequate bond be provided between the surface and

the fabric. Imperfections in the surface must be held to a minimum

since they will show through fabric- type materials.

Any holes greater than 1/16 inch in diameter must be patched. High

gloss areas should be roughened in order to produce a surface that will

allow bonding of the fabric to the substrate. This roughening can be

accomplished by sanding or similar surface treatments.

Paint-type primers are not necessary for use on new plaster, although they may be used. New plaster surfaces can be primed or sized

less expensively with a diluted adhesive coat that is allowed to dry.

A manufactured sizing material may also be applied prior to the application of sheet material with adhesives.

Low permeability, water-resistant coverings and moisture-resistant

laminating adhesives should be used in areas where exposure to moisture

is likely to occur. Smooth surface configurations, e.g., untextured

wainscoting and smooth stairwells, are desirable when vinyl sheet, wallpaper and fabrics are applied.

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(Special Preconditions, 7)

7. The cover up of woodwork by plaster would require the application

of a bonding medium to the woodwork prior to plastering. This bonding

medium may be either expanded metal lath, plaster lath, or a bonding

agent.

8. Supportive requirements for the application of cementitious materials

to walls, ceilings, and woodwork are that the surfaces be free of loose

or high gloss material; in addition, woodwork must be firmly attached to

structural components. Adequate adhesion to the surface can be obtained

when suitable bonding agents are used. Mechanical bonding of cementitious materials to surfaces can also be provided by the attachment of

supportive lath to surface elements.

9. The application of other unfinished membrane materials would require

basically the same supportive preconditions as for fabrics or cementitious materials. However, the degree to which the existing systems must

be patched may not be as extensive as for fabric, depending on the

texture of these materials. The substrate surface must be free of loose

material, large voids, and/or glossy surfaces so that a satisfactory

bond can be realized.

10. Three application methods for rigid materials can be used; direct

attachment to existing walls, attachment to furring, and attachment to

framing members. In all three cases the materials to be attached are

either mechanically fastened or applied with a combination of adhesives

and mechanical fasteners.

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(Special Preconditions, 10 continued)

For the direct attachment method, the existing walls should not be

buckled, bulged, or contain large voids. If this condition is met,

mechanical fastening can be used with no further preparation required.

When a combination of adhesives and mechanical fasteners is to be used,

the walls must in addition be free of dirt, loose plaster, and/or loose

paint and be adequately prepared for the use of adhesives.

When the above conditions are not met but the structural components

are sound, furring can be used to support the surfacing material. It

would be advisable to use furring strips in combination with sound and

adequately attached baseboards and window and door trim to support the

wall covering. Furring strips should be selected so that they provide

a surface in the same plane as the existing trim. When the existing

trim does not meet these conditions, it must be removed and the entire

wall surface furred. The surfacing material can then be applied to the

furring by either of the techniques described above.

When the existing structural components (wall or ceiling assembly)

are not sound enough to permit the use of furring, reframing is necessary.

This method provides a structural framework for the attachment of finish

materials. Existing exterior walls, and floor and ceiling joists must

be solid enough to permit the attachment of the new structural framework.

The surfacing material can then be attached to the reframed walls by

either of the two prescribed methods.

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(Special Preconditions, 11)

11. Support systems recommended for the type of panel selected should

be installed.

In general, since support systems will be fastened to structural

members, they must have sufficient integrity to permit attachment of the

supportive framework.

When exterior walls are judged to be unsafe, the structure may require condemnation. Inadequate floor or ceiling joists can be repaired

or replaced, if this is economically feasible.

12. Support requirements for ceiling installations are similar to those

for wall installations. The three techniques used are: direct attachment, furred attachment, and the use of suspended ceiling systems.

For direct attachment of gypsum board, plywood, hardboard, or

ceiling tile, the existing ceiling surface should not be buckled, bulged,

nor contain large voids when mechanical fastening is to be used. When

a combination of adhesives and mechanical fasteners is to be used, the

ceiling surface must in addition be free of dirt, loose plaster, and/or

paint and should otherwise be adequate for the use of adhesives.

When engineering judgment concludes that the surface is unsuitable

for direct attachment a furring system or a suspended system should be

used. Ceiling conditions must be structurally adequate for attachment

of the system when furred or suspended ceiling panels are used.

In the case of metal panels the suspended ceiling conditions must be

met since there is no direct attachment ceiling panel available.

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(Special Preconditions, 13)

13. The use of rigid materials to cover woodwork or other surfaces is

not feasible in many cases. It must be determined that the elements to

be covered will be capable of performing their original function after

covering. In addition, the woodwork should be firmly attached to the

substrate prior to covering.

Gypsum board, plywood, and hardboard can be used to cover window

and door trim, baseboards, wainscoting, and balustrades as outlined in

item 10. Although gypsum board is not practical for use on doors and

cabinetry, thin veneers of plywood and hardboard can be used for this

purpose.

Covering up woodwork with metal would be a custom installation for

each situation encountered. The practical use of metal would be for

covering doors. If metal is used, the requirements would be the same

as for the gypsum, plywood, and hardboard; i.e., those elements to be

covered must be capable of performing their original function after

covering. Reinforced plastic may be used, but is not recommended unless

special attachment procedures or techniques are developed.

14. The use of paint-type coverings for finishing surfaces requires

that:

a. The substrate be solid and rigid. All weak areas should be

removed and repaired.

b. Any old paint which is not firmly attached to the substrate

be removed.

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(Special Preconditions, 14 continued)

The satisfactory adhesion of paint-type coverings requires a certain

degree of bonding to the existing surface. Areas that are coated with a

high gloss paint, e.g., enamel, should either be primed or roughened so

that an adequate bond will result. Surface roughening of high gloss

areas can be accomplished by sanding or by the use of surface conditioners that achieve the same result. In addition, all surfaces should be

free of dust, dirt, and grease. Areas that have been patched with

plaster or spackling compounds should be primed and sealed. If these

procedures are not followed, the adhesion of the new paint will be

reduced.

Some of the aforementioned coatings are apt to contain strong

solvents that may cause softening and/or lifting of the old paint.

Preliminary test applications should be made to establish whether the

old and new coatings are compatible.

In areas where moisture is frequently present (bathrooms and

kitchens) low permeability coatings should be used. Solvent-thinned

alkyd enamels or 2-component enamels such as the epoxy or polyester

types, are advisable. Since flat latex paint is generally more permeable to water vapor than solvent-thinned paint, priming with an alkydbase primer-sealer is recommended.

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A. 3. Installation Health and Safety

1. In addition to removing paint, sanding can also be used to roughen

surfaces prior to the application of covering materials.

Considerable amounts of leaded dust can be generated by sanding.

Cutting sheet- type materials and removal and application of plaster can

also give rise to large amounts of dust. Since working in closed, unventilated areas presents a health hazard when these procedures are

carried out, work should either be done outside the dwelling unit or

adequate air flow should be maintained in the work area to remove the

dust. Ideally, dust bags should be used with power tools, and respirators and safety glasses should be worn.

2. Care should be exercised to avoid inhaling the minimal amount of

dust generated by this method.

3. Burning or softening paint with an open flame within a dwelling

causes a fire hazard and may be forbidden by municipal ordinances.

Adequate protection should be provided when this method is used.

It is easier to burn and scrape paint from wooden surfaces than

from plaster or masonry. This method is not recommended for wallboard

substrates or wallpaper.

When high temperatures from paint softening equipment are applied

to materials containing lead, some of the lead may vaporize and produce

fumes. If controlled-temperature heating devices are used at a temperature below that at which lead vaporizes significantly, this problem will

not occur. Adequate ventilation should be provided to prevent trouble

from lead fumes.

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(Installation Health and Safety, 4)

4. Water- thinned products usually cause minimal Installation Health and

Safety problems. However, when volatile organic solvents are present

in paint removers, liquid covering materials, liquid surface rougheners,

or the adhesives used to apply fabric or membrane materials, hazards can

arise. Since most of these solvents are toxic and/or flammable, adequate

ventilation should be provided to prevent hazardous fume levels in work

areas, and adequate fire protection is essential.

Suitable protective garments, e.g., gloves, should be provided to

prevent burns on workers who come in contact with chemical solvents.

Municipal regulations may limit or forbid the use of products containing certain hazardous volatile chemicals.

5. Masking tape or some other covering material should be used to prevent the entry of wet materials, dust, paints, adhesives, and/or chemical solvents into electrical outlets and switches. In addition, when

wet materials are used, the electrical circuits involved should be disconnected while work is being done.

Equipment used for hazard elimination should not overload the

electrical services, or a fire may result.

6. Care should be taken to avoid damaging electrical wiring, gas lines,

and water pipes with nails or screws.

7. Normal construction site safety precautions should be observed, i.e.,

the use of hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, and work gloves.

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(Installation Health and Safety, 8)

8. Precautions should be taken when heat softening paint near electrical

circuitry and gas fixtures.

9. Specific instructions for other materials cannot be determined until

those materials are known. The normal precautions taken when preparing

leaded surfaces are mandatory. Special precautions that may be required

for a specific product should be outlined by the manufacturer. If the

manufacturer does not specify particular hazards, an analysis of the

system components will reveal whether or not dangerous substances are

present

.

A. 4. Ancillary Work

1. In general, walls and ceilings require no ancillary work. It may be

desirable to remove items such as windowsills, baseboards, doors,

windows, etc., to facilitate the removal of paint.

2. Little or no ancillary work on electrical or heating systems is

normally needed when patch or major repair procedures are carried out.

When wall or ceiling areas are removed because they have been damaged

as a result of leakage, repairs to water lines or drain lines may be

necessary.

Deterioration of the inner surfaces of external walls may be caused

by water leakage through roofs or walls. When a situation of this kind

exists, it is usually a violation of housing regulations and appropriate

repair procedures should be used.

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(Ancillary Work, 3)

3. Ancillary work connected with replacement or cover up methods may

involve electrical, plumbing, and heating distribution systems. They

should be performing their intended function satisfactorily when hazard

elimination techniques are started. If they are not, a possible code

violation exists that should be rectified. Such violations should be

recognized as separate problems that are not a part of the lead hazard

elimination program. The extent of plumbing and electrical work will

depend on each individual case, and cannot be readily estimated without

seeing the specific job. When replacement of walls is necessary, it may

be in the best interests of the occupants and the owner to replace

existing plumbing and electric wiring while it is convenient to do so.

The basic problems encountered depend on the material chosen and

the method of attachment. When direct attachment or furred attachment

procedures are used, relocation of electrical, plumbing, and heating

fixtures is dependent on the total added thickness to the walls and

ceilings. When reframing techniques are used, complete renovation of

the distribution systems may be necessary.

Ancillary Work (Electrical)

Electrical distribution systems may require modifications when

substantial increases in wall thickness are made in the course of eliminating the hazard.

When concealed wire installations are present, it is possible to extend existing switch, outlet or distribution boxes using commercially

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(Ancillary Work, 3 continued)

available adapters. Wiring can be lengthened by splicing if it is not

long enough to accomodate the added wall thickness.

Conduit-enclosed surface wiring systems can be covered up if the

added wall thickness does not exceed the plane of the switch, outlet

and/or distribution boxes. Electrical codes generally prohibit the

covering up and use of other types of surface mounted systems and they

should either be removed and reinstalled on the new surface or disconnected and abandoned.

Ancillary Work (Plumbing)

The possibility of deteriorated plumbing systems is always present;

when old systems are disturbed, failures that require costly repairs

may occur.

Plumbing problems will occur primarily in bathrooms and kitchens.

If at all possible, a hazard elimination method that does not require

relocating plumbing fixtures should be used. Sinks, bathtubs, and water

closets are generally attached to existing walls. In many cases, fixture

movement problems can be eliminated by framing around the fixtures or

using thin covering materials that can be cut to fit around them. Moving

a sink simply requires the attachment of longer lengths of pipes to the

supply and waste drain lines. Water closet relocations are much more

difficult in that the main drain connection establishes the location of

the unit. Any relocation would require moving the waste drain line,

which would necessitate tearing up the bathroom floor. The possibility

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(Ancillary Work, 3 continued)

of replacing an existing water closet with one of different design that

could utilize the existing waste drain may be the economical solution

to the problem. Wall areas around bathtubs can be covered without relocation of fixtures if the covering system is not greater than 1/2 inch

thick. Shower fixtures and in-wall valves and faucets can be extended

with adapter fittings in most cases.

Ancillary Work (Heating Systems)

The types of heating systems that may be encountered are fuel

burning space heaters, central distribution-type heating systems, and

electrical units.

Fuel burning space heaters include coal stoves, oil stoves, and

gas stoves. The oil and gas heaters either use convection or fan driven

units to provide air circulation and can be free standing, suspended,

or built into the wall. Of the fuel burning systems, only suspended

heaters and built-in wall units must be dealt with when cover up methods

are used. Suspended heater systems may have to be removed during the

installation of new coverings; minor alterations to the suspension

hangers may be required. Built-in heater units would have to be moved

or the trim reset to conform to the established plane of the new wall

covering system. Relocation might require adequate framing to structurally support the heater, as well as extension of the piping and

exhaust systems.

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(Ancillary Work, 3 continued)

Central distribution systems can use hot water, steam, or forced

hot air as a heat transfer medium. Free standing or baseboard type

radiators are normally used as distribution outlets for hot water and

steam. Forced hot air systems distribute air through either wall-mounted

or floor-mounted registers. In the case of hot water or steam radiators,

relocation can be accomplished with a minimum amount of plumbing; this

would consist of lengthening the pipe lines or using offset adapter

couplings. In the case of baseboard systems, it may be necessary to

relocate the units to conform to the thickness of the added material.

This would require additional lengths of pipe and consideration should

be given to structural support and attachment. Forced hot air systems

would only require short metal extensions to existing duct work to

conform to the new wall system.

Electrical heating systems can use either free standing or wallmounted units for heat distribution. The free standing units do not require relocation, but wall-mounted heaters would have to be relocated

and properly supported to conform to the new wall system. If extension

of electrical connections is required it should conform to the procedures

described under electrical ancillary work.

When working with or around any fuel -dependent or electrical heating

devices, extreme care should be exercised in order to prevent the

creation of a fire hazard, i.e., fire resistant materials should be used.

4. Any necessary ancillary work should have been performed during implementation of work described by Matrix II, Surface Repair Methods.

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A. 5. Waste Disposal

1. The leaded waste material generated in the removal process is quite

hazardous. Care should be exercised to collect and package it to render

it inaccessible and disposal should be in a manner that would keep it

inaccessible.

Disposal methods that could permit the entry of leaded materials

into the environment (i.e., air or water) should not be used.

Removal and disposal should be in accordance with appropriate local

ordinances or by recognized safe procedures if pertinent local ordinances

do not exist.

2. Non-leaded waste should be removed with care and expediency. Waste

material can provide breeding grounds for vermin and thus present a

health hazard. In addition, people, especially children, can injure

themselves by coming into physical contact with the waste material.

Immediate removal and disposal should be in accordance with appropriate local ordinances.

A. 6. Community Involvement

1. These methods would be well suited for "self help" labor since little

or no skill and minimal supervision would be required. (See Installation

Health and Safety for precautions that should be taken.)

2. These methods are suited for "self help" labor if the workers are

trained and skilled supervision is provided. (See Installation Health

and Safety for precautions that should be taken.)

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(Community Involvement, 3)

3. These methods are not suitable for use by "self help" labor because

of the high degree of skill required for its implementation.

A. 7. Occupant Involvement

1. The dwelling occupants should be kept out of the immediate area in

which work is being done until it is completed and the area cleaned up.

(See the Installation Health and Safety section for detailed information

about SDecific hazards involved.)

2. The dwelling occupants should be removed from the residence while

the work is being done until it is completed and the area cleaned up.

(See the Installation Health and Safety section for detailed information

about the specific hazards involved.)

A. 8. Degree of Finish

1. Removal methods, surface repair methods, unfinished membrane methods,

and cover up with unfinished rigid materials methods are not normally

intended to provide a final finish. These methods generally provide an

unattractive, easily soiled, and difficult to clean and maintain surface,

Surfaces provided by these methods also are susceptible to moisture

attack and degradation by other environmental conditions. Application

of a suitable surface finish coating is desirable when these methods

are used.

2. When prefinished materials and surface finishing agents are used as

intended, they should require no further surface finishing.

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(Degree of Finish, 2 continued)

To ensure adequate service under normal usage conditions, they

should meet the requirements recommended for finished materials in

Performance (sections A. 9, A. 10, and A. 11). In addition to being decorative, acceptable materials will be easy to clean and maintain, and resistant to moisture.

The texture of the finished surface and properties that are dependent on it, such as ease of cleaning, will vary with the type of material

or system used.

A. 9. Performance: Health and Safety*

A. 9.1. Fire Resistance

The materials used should comply with local code requirements that

are pertinent to fire resistance.

Building materials used in a dwelling should be capable of containing a fire for a sufficient period of time to permit evacuation of occupants and to allow fire fighters to bring the fire under control.

Materials that have high surface flame spread values and that produce excessive amounts of smoke or toxic gases on burning should not be

used in construction or rehabilitation of housing.

* These performance recommendations are intended for use as guidelines

when applicable local code requirements are not available.

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(Performance: Health and Safety, A. 9.1 continued)

In the absence of any local regulations, the requirements of the

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for building material flame spread

ratings [1] may be used as a means for judging the suitability of covering

materials. FHA requirements for interior finishes in various locations

of a building are summarized in table A-l

.

A. 9. 2. Toxicity

Materials used in housing should be chosen with a concern for the

health and safety of the dwelling occupant.

Care should be exercised to avoid the introduction of toxic substances in the course of eliminating the leaded paint hazard.

Finishes that contain toxic compounds as pigments or additives

should not be used if the quantities exceed those permitted in American

Standard Z66. 1-1964 [2] or applicable Federal or local regulations.

A. 9. 3. Spatial Factors

All living spaces should contribute to the safety and well being

of the occupant.

Ceiling heights, room sizes, lighting, ventilation, and the projection of columns, ducts, plumbing, and similar items should meet the

recommendations in the FHA Minimum Property Standards [3] .

A. 9.4. Vermin Resistance

Surface elements in a dwelling unit should not be conducive to the

harboring or feeding of vermin. Cracks or holes in or between surfaces

such as walls, ceilings, woodwork, etc. should be sealed to provide a

barrier to the passage of vermin.

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(Performance: Health and Safety, Table A-l)

Table A-l

Flame Spread Rating Limitations of Interior Finishes

Surface Flame

Location Within Building Spread Rating- Flame Spread

(1) (2) Maximum Range (3) Classification (4)

Enclosed Stairways and Other 0-25 Class A

Vertical Openings

Corridors or Hallways and 0-75 Class A or B

Other Exits (5)

Within Living Unit except 0-200 Class A, B or C

for Kitchen Space (6)

Kitchen Space Within Living 0-75 Class A or B

Unit (7)

Public Rooms and Entrance 0-75 Class A or B

Spaces

Service Rooms, enclosing Heat 0-25 Class A

Producing or Other Mechanical

Equipment, and all other fire

hazardous areas

Notes :

(1) Windows, doors not greater than 25 sq. ft. area, and trim around

openings may be excluded in the calculation of flame spread limitations for rooms or other spaces. In no case shall the flame

spread of doors exceed the acceptable limits for the room where

it is used.

(2) Finished floors and floor coverings are not included in flame spread

requirements, however where either a floor or floor covering proposed is considered to be a fire hazard by the FHA, it may be re- quired to meet the rating given in this table for the location in

which it is used.

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(Performance: Health and Safety, Table A-l continued)

(3) Any finish material shown by test to have a life hazard greater

than that indicated by the flame spread classification due to the

amount or character of smoke or toxic gases generated, shall be

included in the grouping appropriate to the actual hazard as determined by FHA.

(4) Groupings of Flame Spread Ratings

Flame Spread ratings may be grouped into Interior Finish Classes,

in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 101, "Life Safety Code," as follows:

a. Class A Interior Finish = Flame Spread, 0-25

b. Class B Interior Finish = Flame Spread, 25-75

c. Class C Interior Finish = Flame Spread, 75-200

(5) Some conditions require materials having flame spread ratings of

not greater than 25.

Where required, exit stairways are so located that passage through

an interior space such as a lobby, corridor, or other similar space

is necessary to reach the exterior, the interior space .shall be

equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, unless the

construction of the space (floor, walls, ceiling) is 2-hr. non- combustible with Class A interior finish in Types 1, 2 and 3a; and

1-hr. rating with Class A interior finish in Types 3b and 4 con- struction.

(6) For twenty-five (25) percent of the combined wall area of any single room within a living unit, except kitchen space, the finish material

may have a flame spread rating up to 225.

(7) The flame spread rating of kitchen cabinets and counter tops shall

not exceed Class C or 200. (The recommendations for cabinet location given in the FHA Minimum Property Standards, p. 83, should

be followed when cabinets are installed near ranges, cooking units,

or other sources of heat.)

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(Performance: Health and Safety, A. 9.4 continued)

Two tests that can be used to evaluate the vermin resistance of

paints, adhesives, etc. are:

a. "Standard Method of Test for Susceptibility of Dry Adhesive

Films to Attack by Roaches," (ASTM D 1382) [4] , and

b. "Standard Method of Test for Susceptibility of Dry Adhesive

Films to Attack by Laboratory Rats," (ASTM D 1383) [5]

.

When adhesives, paints, or similar liquid materials are tested, the

percentage of destruction of the uncoated blank should be the same as

that for the coated material.

A. 9.5. Mold Growth Resistance

Mildew is a dark fungus growth that thrives on paint films, wood,

and other organic substrates in the presence of humid conditions. It is

difficult to remove and is usually characterized by black spores

resembling fly specks or long string-like fibers.

The growth of mold on interior walls and ceilings is usually enhanced by periodic or persistently damp indoor conditions. It can be

reduced by providing adequate cross-flow ventilation.

As a health precaution, the finish of interior wall and ceiling

surfaces should be resistant to the growth of fungi (mildew) indigenous

to the particular geographic region. When materials are tested in

accordance with the Federal Test Method for "Mildew Resistance" [6],

there should be no evidence of mold growth.

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(Performance: Health and Safety, A. 9. 6)

A. 9. 6. Dirt Collection Resistance

The resistance of a coating to the collection or adherance of dirt

is a desirable property to be considered in the selection of finishes.

Primary factors affecting the adhesion of dirt are: 1) film

density, 2) the chemical nature of components, and 3) the texture of

finish.

A. 10. Performance: Durability and Stability*

A. 10.1. Structural Integrity

The structural components to be evaluated include walls, floor

joists, wall studs, ceiling joists, and roof rafters.

The primary judgments concern the integrity of the total structure.

If the dwelling unit does not conform to the FHA Standards or other

applicable codes, a decision will have to be made either to make the

needed structural repairs or to condemn the dwelling.

When the dwelling unit conforms to FHA Standards, the interior wall

and surfacing materials should be evaluated to determine which available

materials or systems would satisfactorily eliminate the leaded paint

hazard and to select the most desirable solution.

A. 10. 2. Scrape Adhesion

Scrape adhesion is a measure of the bond between coatings and substrates. It is difficult to define precisely the adhesion of a surface

covering material since this property is dependent upon many factors.

* These performance recommendations are intended for use as guidelines

when applicable local code requirements are not available.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, Table A-2)

Table A-2

Evaluation of Adhesion with Balanced Beam Scrape Adhesion Tester*

Load Applied (Kg) Rating

0.5-1.0 Poor

1.5-2.5 Fair

3.0-4.0 Good

4.5-5.0 Very Good

Above 5.0 Excellent

* Gardner Laboratory, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, Bulletin No. SG-1605,

Revised 10/64.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 2 continued)

The scrape adhesion of coatings may be evaluated by Federal Test

Method for "Adhesion of Coatings with Scrape-Adhesion Apparatus" [7]

(ASTM D 2197 "Standard Methods of Test for Adhesion of Organic

Coatings" [8] is equivalent).

This method covers the determination of the adhesion of coatings of

paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products when applied to flat panel

sheet materials to a substrate. The values given in table A-2 for this

method can be used to rate the scrape adhesion properties of materials.

A. 10. 3. Impact Resistance

In addition to structural functions, walls and ceilings divide a

dwelling unit into habitable spaces. Normal usage of habitable spaces

does not subject walls and ceilings to severe impact forces. However,

accidental impact and abuse of surfaces do occur and the material used

on a wall or ceiling must afford some degree of impact resistance.

A laboratory method suitable for evaluating coated surfaces is

described in ASTM D 2794, "Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects

of Rapid Deformation" [9]. This test procedure, which uses test panels,

can be modified to include factory-finished coating systems on any substrate. When tested in accordance with ASTM D 2794, the impact force

resisted by painted 3/8 inch thick gypsum wallboard, without complete

penetration of the wallboard, was found to be 20 inch lbs. This value

represents the minimum force that should be reasonably resisted by any

finished wall system. When materials demonstrate brittle fracture.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 3 continued)

(cracking beyond the immediate test area), damage should. not occur

beyond an area bounded by a circle with a radius of 3 inches from the

point of impact.

This criterion is a minimum that should be required for wall surfacing materials to be used up to a height of 56 inches which is the

nominal height that can be reached by a six year old boy standing on

the floor. Since upper wall and ceiling surfaces would not be subjected

to the same abuse as lower wall surfaces the impact criteria for these

surfaces need not be as severe.

A. 10. 4. Abrasion Resistance

An important property of surface coatings is their ability to withstand the abrasive forces of cleaning.

Abrasion resistance is a function of surface hardness, coating

thickness, and cohesion of the coating material. Results of abrasion

tests therefore can be interpreted as a measure of the durability of a

coating as well as its ability to resist direct abrasive forces.

A practical test method for evaluating the resistance of interior

coating materials to abrasion is outlined in the Federal Test Method for

"Scrub Resistance" [10]. An acceptable coating of good durability

should be capable of withstanding 1000 cycles of scrubbing.

A. 10. 5. Moisture Resistance

In areas such as laundry rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, special provisions should be made to provide surfaces that are resistant to frequent

exposure to moisture and that form a barrier to the migration of water vapor,

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 5 continued)

Where optimum moisture resistance is considered necessary, the

finish should have a maximum moisture vapor transmission of 1.2 perms*

at 75°F when tested as outlined in ASTM Designation E 96, "Water Vapor

Transmission of Materials in Sheet Form" [11] . The combination of

the specified coating and recommended primer should have a moisture

vapor transmission value of less than 1.0 perm.

Typical formulated paints considered appropriate for such a

specialized function include:

a. Rubber-base paints

b. Epoxy paints

c. Urethane

d. Glaze coatings

e. Alkyd enamels

A. 10. 6. Vibration Resistance

Since building vibration problems have not been fully investigated,

design criteria for covering up surfaces containing leaded paint in

dwellings subject to continuous or intermittent vibration have not yet

been established. When external sources of vibration are present near

such a dwelling unit, engineering judgment must be relied upon to determine the installation techniques and the materials to be used.

* A perm is defined as the water vapor transmission rate of one grain

of water vapor per square foot per hour per inch of mercury difference

in vapor pressure.

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A. 10. 7. Colorfastness

Paints and other surface finish materials used to protect and decorate surfaces should retain their color for their intended lifetime (a

minimum of three years in the case of paints and a minimum of 15 years

in the case of more permanent finishes such as those provided on factoryfinished products such as wood paneling, vinyl covered wallboard and

similar products).

After accelerated weathering [12] for 200 hours, the color difference [13] for opaque finishes should not be greater than three units.

For white paint the yellowness index difference [14] after 200 hours

of accelerated weathering [12] should not exceed 1.5 units.

A. 10. 8. Aging Resistance

Field-applied coating-type surface finishing materials, such as

paint, should have an expected serviceability life of three to seven

years depending on the usage conditions to which they are subjected.

More permanent surface finishing materials , such as factory finished

wood paneling or plastic coated panels, should be capable of performing

their intended function for 15 to 20 years without requiring major

repair.

Commonly used materials that may require a final finish include

plaster, gypsum board, plywood, hardboard, and similar materials. These

types of substrates should perform satisfactorily for a minimum of 20

years when subjected to normal usage. Repair procedures should be

limited to minor replacement of areas that have been exposed to unusual

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 8 continued)

abuse by occupants or areas that may have been damaged by excessive

moisture caused by mechanical failure of water supply lines or waste

removal systems. The material life spans mentioned above are based on

the supposition that installation procedures as recommended by the manufacturer of a material have been followed.

Both prefinished wall systems of proven durability and innovative

systems should meet the performance test requirements referred to in

this report. Innovative systems should also be subjected to other test

procedures that demonstrate their flexural, tensile and impact strengths

These properties should compare favorably with test results of conventional substrates that are known to perform satisfactorily.

A. 10. 9. Adhesion of Leaded Paint

If the leaded paint adheres tightly to a substrate and there is

little likelihood of its becoming a hazard in the future, its removal

is not imperative when it is outside of the reach of children, and in a

location where deterioration due to water leaks, moisture, and other

causes is not likely to occur, e.g., bedrooms as compared to kitchens

and bathrooms.

When covering materials are to be applied with adhesives directly

over paint, the paint must be tightly adhered and remain in this condition or the facings will subsequently delaminate.

Paint adhesion can be evaluated by using the cross-cut test method.

Two sets of 11 parallel lines, 1/16 inch apart, are cut to intersect at

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 9 continued)

right angles, thus forming a grid of 100 squares, approximately 1/16 inch

by 1/16 inch. Adhesion is measured by determining the sample surface

area that is removed when a piece of masking tape is applied to the test

grid and pulled off. The cuts are made just deep enough to go through

the paint coating but not into the substrate surface to which it is

applied. A razor knife can be used to cut the test grid with the aid

of a template. In general, fragments of the coating along the scribe

marks and/or where they intersect will be removed rather than discrete

squares.

Paint is tightly adhered if less than 10% of the grid surface is

removed in a random distribution over the entire grid and if less than

5% of the total grid surface area is removed from any single 5 square

by 5 square area.

Scraping loose paint is not required when applying a facing with

adhesives if less than 20% of the surface is removed in a random distribution over the entire grid or if less than 107o of the total surface area

is removed from any single 5 by 5 square area. Two choices are available

if the above criteria are not met. The surfaces can either be covered

with a rigid material that does not require the use of adhesives, or

loose paint can be removed.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 10)

A. 10. 10. Adhesive Durability and Stability*

The adhesives used to laminate covering materials to walls and

other surfaces should be chosen carefully to ensure the long term durability and stability of the system.

Durability factors that should be considered include: compatibility

with the materials that the adhesive is in contact with, bond strength,

deterioration due to aging, and attack by moisture. Certification that

an adhesive product meets the following requirements should be required

before permitting its use.

a. The compatibility of adhesives, coatings and sealants with

materials they come in contact with can be evaluated by following the procedures outlined in ASTM C 590 [15]. There should

be no sign of substrate deterioration (corrosion, blistering,

cracking, etc.) when tested as specified.

b. Adhesive bond strength can be evaluated by means of a static

load test similar to that described in section 6.1.3 of ASTM

D 1779 [16]. Surfaces that will acutally be in contact

with the adhesive should be duplicated for this test, if

possible. If both the covering material and the substrate to

which it is adhered are rigid board-type materials, samples of

the configuration described in the above test method can be used.

* Adhesive test requirements are discussed in detail in this section

since comprehensive specifications dealing with the requirements for

wall covering adhesives could not be found in the literature. Test re- quirements given for adhesive performance are tentative, and thus

subject to change.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 10 continued)

When the covering material is flexible or semirigid, it should

be firmly attached to a solid substrate with epoxy cement or

mechanical fasteners before testing. If the covering is intended for use on a painted substrate, painted gypsum board,

plywood, or a similar material should be used for one of the

test discs. Adhesive spreading rates should be the same as

those which would be used in actual installations.

After preparation, and before testing, the test specimens

should be preconditioned for seven days at 50±4% relative

humidity and 23°±2°C (73°±4°F) with no load attached.

Following the preconditioning phase, the test specimens

should be suspended with weights added to the lower hook to

bring the total load to 0.25* pound per square inch (psi),

(including the weight of the lower disk and hook) . The adhesive

should be considered to have failed if any separation in the

adhesive layer is noted within 28 days,

c. Deterioration of adhesives due to aging can be determined by

using the tensile shear test procedure given in Commercial

Standard 168-50 [17] , which is similar to the one outlined in

*. Note: With an adhesive contact area of 25% of the total surface area, an adhesive having a bond strength of 0.25 psi is recommended for use with a load not to exceed 2-1/4 pounds per square foot. Heavier materials can be supported by increasing the contact area of the adhesive

used and/or by raising the bond strength of the adhesives used in proportion to the gain in weight.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10. 10 continued)

Federal Test Method Standard No. 175, Method 1033. 1-T [18]

(also ASTM D 1002 [19] . Specimens should be prepared by

bonding together two strips of 5-ply exterior grade plywood

that is 1 inch wide by 4 inches long by 3/4 inch thick.

The two plywood strips should overlap for an area of 2.0±

0.1 square inches.

After preconditioning for 21 days at 23°±2°C (73°±4°F) and

50±47o relative humidity, the samples should be aged for seven

days in a circulating air oven at 65°±2°C (149°+4°F) and a

relative humidity of less than 107o . The specimens should then

be allowed to stand at 23°±2°C for one hour, and tested

immediately.

The specimens should be broken in a suitable tensile testing machine at a rate of jaw separation of 2 inches per minute.

The test samples should be held in the grips so that the outer

1.5 inches of each end are in contact with the jaws and so that

their long axis coincides with the direction of applied force

through the center line of the grip assembly. Separate blocks,

the thickness of the adherents, should be used in the grips to

insure that the adhesive bond is subjected to tensile-shear.

The average tensile-shear value for 10 samples should be

not less than 10 psi.

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(Performance: Durability and Stability, A. 10.10 continued)

d. Moisture resistance should be considered if an adhesive is to

be used in wet areas. Test specimens should be prepared and

preconditioned as described in the aging test. Following preconditioning, the specimens should be immersed in water at

23°±2°C for 24 hours, then conditioned for 48 hours or more at

23°±2°C and 50±47o relative humidity. The specimens should then

be tested following the procedures outlined in the aging test.

The average tensile-shear value for 10 samples should not

be less than 10 psi.

A. 11. Performance: Acceptability

A. 11.1. Washability

Washability is a measure of the ability of finished surfaces to be

cleaned. Coatings should be resistant to the retention of soil and the

effects of soil removal.

Gloss and semigloss coatings can be evaluated for washability by

following the procedures given in the Federal Test Method for "Washability of Paints" {20] . Flat coatings can be evaluated with the same

test procedure if 85° specular gloss [21] is measured instead of 60°,

and the sponge is recharged after every 25 cycles until a total of 100

cycles has been run.

When tested as specified above, the soil shall be substantially

removed without any exposure of the undercoat. The reflectance of the

cleaned area shall not be less than 957 of the value measured on the

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(Performance: Acceptability, A. 11.1 continued)

unsoiled area before test. The 85° gloss shall be not greater than 15

units (flat coatings), and the 60° gloss shall not increase more than

125% or 2 units, whichever is greater.

Usually, the higher the sheen, the greater the washability and

durability. However, this does not mean that flat paints are unwashable,

When properly formulated, low gloss, high density coatings can be very

easily cleaned. Coatings that meet the above criteria should permit

easy removal of stains and normal dirt accumulations. Minimal changes

in the appearance and durability of the film should occur.

A. 11. 2. Maintainability of the Surface

Surface maintainability is a factor that should be considered when

covering material selections are made. Ease of repair should be of

primary concern in applications where the probability of damage is high.

When exposure to damage is low, more latitude can be used in the selection of surface finish materials. Damage, e.g., localized indentations

that may result from either intentional or accidental abuse, should be

considered under maintainability. Major damage that would affect the

structural integrity of the wall-ceiling system used would not be

considered a surface maintainability problem.

Materials can be grouped into the following three maintainability

classes:

Class I - field-painted substrates such as gypsum board, two-coat

plaster, veneer plaster, plywood, and hardboard.

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(Performance: Acceptability, A. 11. 2 continued)

Class II - factory-finished gypsum board, plywood, hardboard, and

fiberglass panels.

Class III - plain and reinforced cementitious coverings, resin base

sheet material, spray-applied fiberglass reinforced plastics and other

innovative systems.

Smooth installations of Class I materials would be the easiest and

least expensive to repair. Powdered and premixed spackling compounds

are readily available and putty knife applications of these materials to

repair indentations, deep scratches and gouges are easily performed by

semiskilled labor. The repair areas can then be recoated with paint to

complete the repair procedure. When textured surfaces of these materials

are damaged, the repair procedures are complicated by the desirability

to reproduce the surface texture and may require the services of skilled

labor experienced in this kind of repair.

The repair of Class II materials is further complicated (when compared to textured Class I surfaces) by the need to reproduce color and

patterns as well as texture on the damaged areas. Filler material must

either be premixed to match the existing surface or tinted after filling.

The filler material would necessarily vary in composition to be compatible with the surface being repaired. The repair of wood or simulated

wood grain or patterned finishes that may be reproduced on sheet overlays would require skilled labor.

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(Performance: Acceptability, A. 11. 2 continued)

Class III materials offer essentially the same problems as Class II

materials concerning adhesion, color matching, and texture. An added

disadvantage may be that repair procedures may either require the services

of the material manufacturer's representative, or in the case of innovative systems adequate repair procedures may not have been fully developed.

A. 11. 3. Acoustic Properties

Consideration should be given to the acoustic properties of the

walls and ceilings of a rehabilitated dwelling unit. The sound transmission class should be at least as high as it was before rehabilitation.

Table A-3 can be used as a guide in establishing the transmission loss

that should be specified. Sound transmission classes of construction

materials can generally be determined by referring to material manufacturer's specifications or industry standards.

The minimum sound transmission class acceptable for intradwelling

space dividers is 36 decibels (db)

.

A. 11. 4. Color Reflectance

Color plays an important role in the modern educational, recreational, and residential environment. It contributes to better vision,

increased output, morale, safety, and moods of the inhabitants while

protecting and decorating the surface.

Although the selection of color is a matter of personal preference,

there are certain guidelines that should be followed. Better vision is

promoted by selecting colors within the following reflectance range for

the designated areas.

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(Performance: Acceptability, Table A-3)

Table A-3

Classification of Sound Insulating Properties of Partitions According to

Their Average Transmission Loss*

Transmission

Loss of Wall Hearing Conditions Rating

30 db or less

Normal speech can be understood

quite easily and distinctly

through the wall.

Poor

30 to 35 db Loud speech can be understood

fairly well. Normal speech can

be heard but not easily understood.

Fair

35 to 40 db Loud speech can be heard, but

is not easily intelligible.

Normal speech can be heard

only faintly, if at all.

Good

40 to 45 db Loud speech can be faintly heard

but not understood. Normal

speech is inaudible.

Very good - rec- ommended for dividing walls between apartments.

45 db or greaterVery loud sounds, such as loud

singing, brass musical instruments, or a radio at full

volume can be heard only

faintly or not at all.

Excellent - rec- commended for

band rooms, music

practice rooms,

radio and sound

studios.

* Diehl , J. R. , Manual of Lathing and Plastering , p. 252, Gypsum

Association Edition, Noble, New York (1965).

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(Performance: Acceptability, A. 11. 4 continued)

Recommended Reflectance Values [22]

Ceiling 65% to 85%

Walls 35% to 65%

Floors 10% to 20%

There are many colors that produce particular effects, and proper

use necessitates consideration of area, natural or artificial light,

climate, and intended use. Primary factors in the selection of color

should be attractiveness, preference, and functional advantages [23].

A. 11. 5. Attachment Capability

Walls and other surfaces should permit the installation of cabinets,

shelves, lighting fixtures, pictures, etc. without requiring costly

modifications

.

A. 11. 6. Appearance

Appearance of the final finish reflects the skill of the craftsman

as well as the quality of the applied finish. Proper use of coatings

will provide a decorative surface that protects the substrate to which

it is applied.

When paint-type coatings are used, each coat should be applied at

proper consistency and brushed evenly, free of brush marks, sags, and

runs. The paint should be applied so that overlapping on glass or hardware is avoided, and the film should be uniform in color and gloss.

The above qualities should also be required of other surface finish

methods.

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A. 12. References

[1] "Fire Protection," Chapter V, Minimum Property Standards for Multifamily Housing , FHA No. 2600, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development, pp. 123-155, Washington, D.C., February 1971.

[2] "USA Standard Specifications To Minimize Hazards to Children from

Residual Surface Coating Materials," Z66. 1-1964, American Standards

Association, New York, New York, 1964.

[3] "Building Planning," Chapter IV, Minimum Property Standards for

Multifamily Housing , FHA No. 2600, U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development, pp. 69-122, Washington, D.C., February 1971.

[4] "Susceptibility of Dry Adhesive Films to Attack by Roaches," D 1382,

ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 16, 1971.

[5] "Susceptibility of Dry Adhesive Films to Attack by Laboratory Rats,"

D 1383, ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 16, 1971.

[6] "Mildew Resistance," Method 6271.1, Federal Test Method Standard

141a, Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials; Methods of

Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General Services Administration,

Washington, D.C. 20405, September 1965).

[7] "Adhesion of Coatings with Scrape Adhesion Apparatus," Method 6303.1,

Federal Test Method Standard 141a, Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and

Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General Services Administration, Washington, D.C. 20405,

September 1965)

.

[8] "Adhesion of Coatings of Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products," D 2197, ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 21, 1971.

[9] "Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation,"

D 2794, ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 21, 1971.

[10] "Scrub Resistance," Method 6142, Federal Test Method Standard 141a,

Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General Services Administration,

Washington, D.C. 20405, September 1965).

[11] "Water Vapor Transmission of Materials in Sheet Form," E 96, ASTM

Book of Standards , pt. 14, 1970.

[12] "Accelerated Weathering (Enclosed Arc Apparatus)," Method 6153,

Federal Test Method Standard 141a, Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and

Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General Services Administration, Washington, D.C. 20405,

September 1965).

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(References, A. 12 continued)

[13] "Color Difference of Opaque Materials Instrumental Measurement,"

Method 6123, Federal Test Method Standard 141a, Paint, Varnish , Lacquer, and Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling , and Testing , (General Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

20405, September 1965).

[14] "Yellowness Index," Method 6131, Federal Test Method Standard 141a,

Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General Services Administration,

Washington, D.C. 20405, September 1965).

[15] "Action on Substrates by Coatings, Adhesives, and Joint Sealers

Used on or With Thermal Insulations," C 590, ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 14, 1970.

[16] "Adhesive For Acoustical Materials," D 1779, ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 16, 1971.

[17] "Polystyrene Plastic Wall Tiles and Adhesives for Their Application," Commercial Standard 168-50, (Office of Industry and Commerce,

U.S. Department of Commerce, 1958).

[18] "Shear Strength Properties of Adhesives Determined with Single-Lap

Construction by Tension Loading," Method 1033, Federal Test Method

Standard 175, Adhesives: Methods of Testing , (General Services

Administration, Washington, D.C. 20405, November 1956).

[19] "Strength Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading

(Metal to Metal)," D 1002, ASTM Book of Standards , pt. 16, 1971.

[20] "Washability of Paints," Method 6141, Federal Test Method Standard

141a, Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials; Methods of

Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General Services Administration, Washington, D.C. 20405, September 1965).

[21] "Gloss, 85-Degree Specular (Sheen)," Method 6103, Federal Test

Method Standard 141a, Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related

Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling, and Testing , (General

Services Administration, Washington, D.C. 20405, September 1965).

[22] "Color Selection," Section H, Architectural Specifications and

Product Descriptions , M. A. Bruder and Sons.

[23] "Color for Buildings," Department of the Army Technical Manual

TM-5-807-7, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C,

June 1968.

* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1973—511-325/238

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