Lead-Safe Work Practices: Questions and Answers

The certified Lead-Safe Renovator needs to be on the job site to do on-the-job training (if needed), and at all times during containment set up, posting of warning signs, and final cleaning, and must personally conduct the final cleaning verification.  If certified Lead-Safe Renovators need to leave the job site at other times, they must be available by phone and have the ability to return to the job site within a reasonable time, approximately 30 minutes.

Commercial grade HEPA vacuums must be used for interior clean-up. Shop vacuums designed for and fitted with both a HEPA filter and a drywall bag may be used to clean up bare soil, mulch and grassy areas on exterior work sites.

As of June 27, 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has recognized the 3M™ LeadCheck™ test kit for use to determine the presence of lead-based paint as described in the RRP rule. As of July 15, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has recognized the ESCA Tech D-Lead or Klean-Strip D-Lead test kits for use to determine the presence of lead-based paint as described in the RRP rule. ONLY the certified lead safe renovator may use a test kit and only at the request of the owner.  Learn more about this test kit, its limitations, and the Department's requirements for test kit use.

You will need to check with your local permit office.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Asbestos and Lead Section.

No, Plastic used in lead renovation projects is not appropriate for recycling because it must be considered contaminated with lead dust.