Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-being › 111 - Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control › Section 19a-111-4 - Abatement of toxic levels of lead

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Lead
			 abatement plan
-When toxic levels of lead requiring abatement have been
			 identified the owner shall have a written lead abatement plan prepared and
			 submitted to the local director of health according to the time period for
			 compliance listed in section
			 19a-111-5
			 of regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The local director of health
			 shall review the plan for completeness and compliance with sections
			 19a-111-1 through
			 19a-111-11 of the
			 regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The plan shall describe repair work
			 necessary prior to abatement, all surfaces and soil areas containing toxic
			 levels of lead, the sampling and testing methodologies utilized, how surfaces
			 and soil areas requiring abatement will be abated, clean up procedures, and
			 clearance testing prior to reoccupancy. The plan shall state estimated starting
			 and completion dates for the abatement project. The abatement project shall
			 follow the plan and be in compliance with section
			 19a-111-1 through
			 19a-111-11 of the
			 regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. If the property is a certified
			 historic property as identified according to section
			 19a-111-3(g)
			 of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies the lead abatement plan must
			 also be submitted to the Connecticut Historical Commission for review. Review
			 of the plan by the Connecticut Historical Commission will be completed and
			 state if the lead abatement plan proposes to use lead abatement techniques
			 which are appropriate for historic properties. This written review shall be
			 postmarked within ten (10) working days of receipt of the abatement plan and be
			 sent to the owner and local director of health. If the plan requires revision
			 the local director of health shall establish a time table for development of a
			 revised plan with the owner.
(b)
Notice to residents
-Prior to beginning a lead abatement project,
			 the owner shall give the affected premises or dwelling unit residents a minimum
			 of five (5) working days written notice of the date the abatement will begin.
			 This notice shall inform the residents of their rights and responsibilities in
			 accordance with general statutes section
			 19a-111
			 and sections
			 19a-111-1 through
			 19a-111-11 of the
			 regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and state which surfaces or soil
			 areas shall be abated.
(c)
Methods of abatement
-The owner of a dwelling is responsible for
			 proper abatement of toxic levels of lead in dwelling units where a child
			 resides. All defective paint, plaster or other material containing toxic levels
			 of lead on both interior and exterior surfaces and soil areas and fixtures
			 shall be adequately abated by proper preparation, containment, abatement,
			 clean-up, and waste disposal.
(1) Preparation
			 prior to abatement
(A) Post warnings-Warning
			 signs shall be placed at all entrances and exits to abatement area.
(B) Packing residents' belongings-The
			 residents shall pack their belongings in easily handled containers. The owner
			 shall have these belongings moved from the abatement area to a secure area
			 where the residents can have access to their belongings on a daily basis.
			 Belongings must be moved unless abatement methods of replacement or
			 encapsulation are used in a limited area and very little dust is expected to be
			 generated and the abatement plan specifies that the belongings will remain in
			 the abatement area.
(C) Covering
			 residents' belongings-The abatement contractor shall ensure that all permanent
			 fixtures are covered with 6 mil polyethylene sheeting and sealed with duct
			 tape.
(D) Repair work prior to
			 abatement-Prior to abatement, repairs shall be made to pre-existing conditions
			 that may impede abatement including water leaks and inadequate heat. A
			 description of these repairs shall be summarized in the lead abatement
			 plan.