Lead-Based Paint Activities and Project Notification
Regulated Activities
When regulated activities are to occur, a Lead-Based Paint Project Notification must be submitted six (6) working days prior to the start of the regulated activities.
Any activity that disturbs painted surfaces in residential structures and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 is subject to the regulations. These activities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Testing paint for the presence of lead
- Sanding
- Scraping
- Window replacement
- Removal of architectural features (e.g., fireplace mantle, interior and exterior trim, stair rails and banisters, etc.)
Activities prohibited by the regulations include:
- High speed abrasive removal of paint (e.g., use of grinders, needle guns, sand blasting, etc.)
- Open flame burning or torching to remove paint
- Use of heat guns that exceed 1100 degrees Fahrenheit
