Inspectors entering lead paint work areas?

[mtlogcabin]

Slow week around here and HR & att are on vacation.

Pre 1978 home being remodeled. Contractor knows nothing about the Lead Paint renovation rules he is to follow (and neither do I) Inspector calls from the field and wants to know if he should enter to do his inspection and what hazards he may be exposed to if he does.

What do you think? Should I borrow a breathing pack from the FD and make him wear it? :banghd

Seriously is there a concern for field inspectors entering these projects while renovation and demolition is going on?

 

[fatboy]

Really? WOW! Well, probably as much risk as being exposed to, asbestos that wasn't properly abated, maybe meth residue that has not been discovered, or second hand smoke, the roof collapsing, or part of the space station falling from the sky. Seriously, if this inspector is worried about entering a construction zone due to unknown hazards he/she is in the wrong line of work. Sorry if I'm out of line, but sometimes I wonder how we survived this long. JMHO

 

[pwood]

Fatboy,

i just got back from an inspection at a kitty shelter and i am feeling lousy. I may be allergic to kitty dander. Should i refuse to inspect them any more or man up and get a breathing apparatus and go back in there? as fire marshal i am always in burnt out structures that make me cough later. should i put on the big boy pants and act like it is all good? I feel if i don't subject myself to an occasional hazard, the boss will find someone who will.

 

[cda]

Not a lead head, but seems like if they are not disturbing the paint should be good

 

[fatboy]

Since the whole hullabaloo came about from kids eating paint chips, the potential amount of airborne lead would be miniscule in the span of a typical inspection. And that was my point pwood, there's a hazard when I go out and get in my truck to start the day.

 

[pwood]

. And that was my point pwood, there's a hazard when I go out and get in my truck to start the day.

I hear you, fatboy. This morning there was a 400# cinnamon bear in the front yard. he's been a real problem this spring. I invited him to the family barbeque tomorrow. Enjoy the 4th all.

 

[fatboy]

haha......Tell him it's a BYOB.........(bring your own bear)

 

[peach]

most of us grew up in homes with lead paint - it's probably an overblown concern.

Having said that, lead abatement is a requirement and the remodelers really should be certified (they all are around here) in lead abatement.

By the time the inspector gets there, the hazard should already be abated.