511REMOVAL, CONTAINMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD PAINT

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5-165SECTIO N 511 – REMOVAL, CONTAINMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD PAINT

511.0 1 DESCRIPTION . This work shall consist of the washing of the existing lead paint coated surfaces, the removal of existing lead paint and grease rustproofing compounds, as well as the containment, collection, temporary storage, transportation, and disposal of the resulti ng waste. Waste requiring containment and control includes, but is not limited to, old paint, spent abrasives, corrosion products, mill scale, dirt, dust, grease, oil, salts, solvents, and water used for cleaning the surface of existing lead coatings. Are as of paint removal operations shall be as indicated on the Plans. 511.0 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . The existing coatings are assumed to contain lead and other toxic metals, regardless of any test results. All removal activities will be performed accordingl y. This specification provides the requirements for containment and for the protection of the public and the environment from exposure to harmful levels of toxic metals that may be present in the paint being removed or repaired. The Contractor shall take reasonable and appropriate precautions to protect the public from the inhalation or ingestion of dust or debris from the operations, and is responsible for the clean -up of all spills, releases, or emissions of waste at no additional cost to the Agency. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of this specification and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. These include, but are not limited to, the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Vermont Occu pational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) , Vermont Department of Health, and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations even if the regulation is not specifically referenced herein. If a federal, state, or local regulation is found to be more restrictive than the requirements of this specification, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail as determined by the Engineer. 511.0 3 PROJEC T CLASSIFICATION . The removal, containment and disposal of lead paint will be classified as either a Type I or a Type II project as follows:

existing structure, or to remove the paint from large, con tiguous areas of a portion of a structure. Examples of such work would be projects where all or some of the main girders were completely stripped of paint. Often, paint removal and repainting the structure will be a primary goal of a Type I project. Type I projects can usually be expected to require a full external containment system.

511 5-166 (b) Type II . Type II projects shall consist of work to selectively remove paint from multiple small, localized areas, or to remove paint from a few discrete, discontinuo us and moderately sized areas. Examples of such work would be the removal of paint associated with gusset plate replacement, bolt or rivet replacement, installation of new cover plates, or installation of new shear studs on existing beams. Typically, pai nt removal is either a secondary goal or merely a prerequisite for other work on a Type II project. Type II projects can often, but not always, be completed primarily with vacuum blast cleaning and vacuum -shrouded power tools and may not require a full con tainment system. Unless identified as being specific to either a Type I or Type II project, all requirements of this specification shall apply to both Type I and Type II projects. 511.0 4 REQUIRE D REFERENCES . For the duration of the project, the Contractor shall maintain printed copies of the following standards and regulations on the project site:

511.0 5 SUBMITTALS . The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, in accordance with Subsection 105.0 6, the following information. Complete submittals shall be provided a minimum of 28 calendar days prior to the anticipated start of the work.

verifying that they and their personnel meet the requirements below for the applicable project type.

511 5-167 (1) Type I Projects .

Contractor Entity license from the Vermont Department of Health permitting them to perform lead abatement work. The paint removal contractor shall also possess current SSPC -QP 2 certification and shall maintain certified status throughout the duration of the paint removal work under the Contract.

managing and implementing the quality control inspections shall be provided. The quality control personnel shall possess a cu rrent Inspector Technician I license from the Vermont Department of Health allowing them to perform lead abatement QC inspections. All laborers performing lead abatement work shall be licensed by the Vermont Department of Health as Lead Workers, and a Verm ont Department of Health licensed Lead Supervisor shall be on site whenever lead abatement work is being performed. The quality control personnel shall also possess current SSPC -C 3 certification or equal, including the annual training necessary to mainta in that certification (SSPC - C 5 or equal), and shall provide evidence of successful completion of two projects of similar or greater complexity and scope that have been completed in the last 2 years. References shall include the name, address, and telephon e number of a contact person employed by the project owner. Proof of initial certification and the current annual training shall also be provided.

Contractor Entity license from the Vermont Department of Health permitting them to perform lead abatement work.

managing and implementing the quality control inspections sh all be provided. The quality control personnel shall possess a current Inspector Technician I license from the Vermont Department of Health allowing them to perform lead abatement QC inspections. All laborers performing lead abatement work shall be licensed by the Vermont Department of Health as Lead Workers, and a Vermont Department of Health licensed Lead Supervisor shall be on site whenever lead abatement work is being performed.

511 5-168 (b) Coating Removal Plan . The coating removal plan shall include the specified methods of coating removal and types of equipment to be used for water washing; hand and power tool cleaning; removal of rust, mill scale, grease (including grease rustproofing compounds), or foreign matter; and abrasive blast c leaning. If detergents or additives are incorporated into the water used for any water washing operations, the plan shall include the names of the materials and safety data sheets (SDS). The plan shall identify the solvents proposed for solvent cleaning, together with the SDS.

abrasives to be used and the SDS. For expendable abrasives, the Contractor shall provide certification from the abrasive supplier that the abrasive meets the requirements of SSPC -AB 1 . For steel grit abrasives, the certification shall indicate that the abrasive meets the requirements of SSPC -AB 3 .

calculations (including wind load and airflow) applicable to the removal method and containment system selected by the Contractor, as described in Subsection 511.12 . When the use of negative pressure and airflow inside containment is specified, the Contr actor shall provide all ventilation calculations and details on the equipment that will be used for achieving the specified airflow and dust collection. The plan shall include copies of the manufacturer’s specifications for the containment materials and e quipment that will be used to accomplish containment and ventilation. If abrasives are used, the plan shall note the type of abrasive and account for the weight of spent abrasive on the containment system. The submittal shall provide drawings showing the c ontainment system and indicating the methods of supporting the working platforms and containment materials to each other and to the existing structure and calculations that assure the structural integrity of the existing structure under all loading conditi ons. Loading conditions shall include, but not be limited to, all equipment, materials, and containment system loads. The calculations and drawings shall be prepared, signed, and sealed by a qualified professional engineer . Additionally, the professional engineer shall inspect the completed containment system, review the materials used for its construction, and certify that the as -erected containment is in conformance with the drawings.

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5-169The design shall indicate the maximum wind speed allowed for the con tainment system. In all

cases, t he containment shall be dropped in the event of sustained winds of 40 mph or greater and all materials and equipment secured. When working over a railroad or navigable waterways, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide evidence that the Operating Railroad, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other applicable agencies are satisfied w ith the clearance provided and other proposed safety measures.

The plan shall address the visual inspections, monitoring and clean -up of the air, soil, and water that the Contractor will perform, including final project inspection and cleanup.

performed and the corrective action that will be implemented in the event emissions or releases occur. The plan shall also establish a regulated area and ambient air monitoring program in accordance with SSPC -TU 7 . The results of all area and ambient monitoring will be provided to the Engineer and the Agency ’s Hazardous Materials and Waste Coordinator within 72 hours of receipt by the Contractor.

be performed and the corrective action that will be implemented in the event emissions or releases occur.

health and safety officer . The plan shall discuss the Contractor’s lead testing program for workers and what course of action will be followed if the reported levels exceed accepted limits. The plan shall also identify the VOSHA competent pe rson for the VOSHA regulated activities. The competent person shall be on site during the progress of the regulated activities. In addition to the lead removal activities the plan should emphasize best practice fall protection and prevention and include pl ans for rescuing individuals hanging from fall arrest devices.

fire, accident, failure of power, failure of dust collection system, failure of supplied air system, or

any other event that may require modification of standard operating procedures during lead

removal. The plan shall include specific procedures to ensure safe egress and proper medical

attention in the event of an emergency.

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storage, testing, hauling, and disposal. The plan shall include the names, addresses, and a contact

person for the proposed licensed waste haulers and disposal facilities and the name and

qualifications of the laboratory proposed for any testing or analysis.

On behalf of the Agency, the Contractor, in consultation with the Agency’s Hazardous Materials

and Waste Coordinator, shall request the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ID number for

hazardous waste disposal issued by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.

the Vermont Department of Health for the project. Regardless of project type, the Contractor shall

consult with and obtain any permits from the appropriate regulatory authority prior to the

commencement of removal operations.

When the Engineer accepts the submittals, the Contractor will receive written notification. The Contractor

shall not begin any work until the Engineer has accepted the submittals and the pre-work meeting has been

held, as defined under Subsection 511.08. The Contractor shall not construe Engineer acceptance of the

submittals to imply approval of any particular method or sequence for conducting the work, or for

addressing health and safety concerns.

Acceptance of the plans does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to conduct the work

according to the requirements of federal, state, or local regulations, this specification, or to adequately

protect the health and safety of all workers involved in the project and any members of the public who

may be affected by the project. The Contractor remains solely responsible for the adequacy and

completeness of the programs and work practices, and adherence to them.

511.06QUALITY CONTROL (QC) INSPECTIONS

environmental control and waste handling aspects of the project to verify compliance with these

specification requirements and the accepted drawings and Plans. The Contractor shall use an

environmental daily report form approved by the Engineer to record the results of the inspections.

The completed reports shall be provided to the Engineer before work resumes the following day.

Contractor QC inspections shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

with the Containment Plan.

are corrected.

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ground, pavement, soil, or slope protection. Included is verification that proper cleanup is

undertaken and that the causes of releases are corrected.

compliance with these specification requirements and the accepted drawings and Plans, paying

particular attention to the performance of the containment system. If any deviations from the

specifications or Plans are found, the Contractor shall immediately submit a report to the Engineer

and appropriate corrective action shall be taken. The Engineer may also direct the Contractor to

submit a report at any time.

511.07QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) OBSERVATIONS. The Engineer will conduct QA observations

of any or all of the QC monitoring inspections that are undertaken. The presence or activity of Engineer

observations in no way relieves the Contractor of the responsibility to provide all necessary daily QC

inspections and to comply with all requirements of this specification. The Engineer shall be allowed access

to all work areas, including the containment.

511.08PRE-WORK MEETING. A meeting shall be held after the acceptance of all submittals related to

the paint removal and before any work covered under this specification may begin. The purpose of the

meeting shall be to review all aspects of the removal, containment, and disposal of lead paint cleaning

residues. The Engineer will notify the Contractor a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance of the meeting.

Individuals attending the meeting representing the Contractor shall be the project superintendent and the

quality control inspector.

If field painting of the steel is included in the Contract, the pre-paint meeting required by that specification

may be combined with the pre-work meeting of this specification. If combined into one meeting, the

meeting shall occur prior to any paint removal or painting activities.

511.09REGULATED AREAS. Physically demarcated regulated areas shall be established around

exposure producing operations wherever concentrations exceed, or can reasonably be expected to exceed,

the OSHA Action Level for the toxic metals present in the coating. The Contractor shall provide all

required protective clothing and equipment for all personnel, including Agency personnel, entering into a

regulated area. Unprotected street clothing is not permitted within the regulated areas.

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511.10GENERAL CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall install and maintain

containment systems surrounding the work according to the requirements of Subsection 511.12. The

containment systems chosen shall maintain the work area free of visible emissions of dust and debris

according to all provisions of this specification, with no debris permitted outside of the regulated area at

any time.

The containment materials shall be cleaned of loose material prior to relocation or dismantling. If paint

chips or dust are observed escaping from the containment materials during moving, all associated

operations shall be halted and the materials and components shall be re-cleaned by HEPA vacuuming.

Working platforms and containment materials that are used shall be firm and stable. Platforms shall be

designed to support the workers, inspectors, spent surface preparation media (e.g. abrasives), and

equipment during all phases of lead paint removal. Platforms, cables, and other supporting structures shall

be designed according to VOSHA regulations.

If the containment needs to be attached to the structure, the containment shall be attached by bolting,

clamping, or similar means, as detailed in the approved containment plan. The Contractor shall obtain

approval from the Engineer prior to drilling into the structure. Welding onto the structure is prohibited.

The Contractor shall take appropriate action to avoid damage to the structure from the installation and use

of the containment system. If the Engineer determines that there is the potential for structural damage

caused by the installed containment system, the Contractor shall take appropriate action to correct the

situation.

In addition to complying with the specific containment requirements of Subsection 511.12, the Contractor

shall also provide and maintain coverage over the ground in the areas to be cleaned. These ground covers

shall be capable of catching and containing surface preparation media, paint chips, and paint dust in the

event of an accidental escape from the primary containment.

If the area to be cleaned is above an active roadway or railroad, ground covers are only required on areas

outside of the traveled way. If the area to be cleaned is over a body of water, ground covers are required

on the banks, and, when feasible, water booms, boats with skimmers, or other means as necessary shall

be used to capture and remove paint chips or project debris that fall or escape into the water.

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511.11SURFACE CLEANING PRIOR TO PAINT REMOVAL

Contractor shall conduct low pressure water washing on the designated surfaces to remove any

existing debris. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer 24 hours in advance of beginning low

pressure water cleaning.

at a minimum of 1,000 psi and less than 5,000 psi pressure. Paint spray equipment shall

not be used to perform the water cleaning. The cleaning shall be performed in such a

manner as to remove dust, dirt, chalk, insect and animal nests, bird droppings, and other

foreign matter prior to solvent cleaning. All water and debris shall be collected for proper

disposal.

If detergents or additives are added to the water, the detergents or additives shall be

included in the submittals and not used until accepted by the Engineer. When detergents or

additives are used, the surface shall be rinsed with chlorine free potable water before the

detergent water dries.

The tops of pier caps and abutments shall be cleaned free of dirt, insect and animal nests,

bird droppings, and other foreign matter and the debris collected for proper disposal.

all traces of asphaltic cement, oil, grease (including grease rustproofing compounds), diesel

fuel deposits, and other soluble contaminants which remain on the steel surfaces shall be

removed by solvent cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP 1, supplemented with scraping

(e.g. to remove large deposits of asphaltic cement or grease coatings) as required.

structure meeting the requirements of SSPC Class 2W or SSPC Class 3W. The containment

shall be designed, installed, and maintained in order to capture and contain all water and

waste materials. The containment shall consist of impermeable floors and lower walls to

prevent the water and debris from escaping. Permeable upper walls and ceilings are

acceptable provided the paint chips, debris, and water, other than mists, are collected. A

fine mist passing through the permeable upper walls is acceptable, provided the

environmental controls specified herein are met. If paint chips, debris, or water, other than

mists, escape the containment system, impermeable walls and ceilings shall be installed.

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The collected water shall be filtered to separate the particulates from the water. Recycling

of the water is preferred in order to reduce the volume of waste that is generated. The water

after filtration shall be collected and disposed of according to the waste handling portions

of this specification.

Contractor shall clean all designated surfaces so that they are free of dirt, insect and animal nests,

bird droppings, and other foreign matter. All debris shall be collected for proper disposal. Cleaning

may be performed using physical methods (e.g. scraping), or other methods as approved by the

Engineer, provided that debris are properly contained and disposed of.

Following debris removal, the Contractor shall remove all traces of asphaltic cement, oil, grease

(including grease rustproofing compounds), diesel fuel deposits, and other soluble contaminants

on the steel surfaces using solvent cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP 1, supplemented with

scraping (e.g. to remove large deposits of asphaltic cement or grease coatings) as required.

511.12PAINT REMOVAL AND CONTAINMENT METHODS. Existing coatings shall be removed

from the designated surfaces using one or more of the methods described in this subsection. The

Contractor shall notify the Engineer 24 hours prior to beginning paint removal operations.

The Contractor shall note that the methods of removal specified below only apply to the work covered

under this specification. Additional surface preparation work under other specifications may require the

Contractor to use other methods.

following methods to meet the requirements of Subsection 511.12(c):

If dry abrasive blast cleaning is used, it shall be performed using either expendable abrasives (other

than silica sand) or recyclable steel grit abrasives. Expendable abrasives shall be used one time

and disposed of.

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On a daily basis, the Contractor shall verify that recycled abrasives are free of oil contamination

by conducting oil content tests in accordance with SSPC-AB 2.

All surfaces prepared with abrasives not meeting the SSPC-AB 1, SSPC-AB 2, or SSPC-AB 3

requirements, as applicable, shall be solvent cleaned or low pressure water cleaned as directed by

the Engineer, and re-blast cleaned at the Contractor’s expense.

When metallic abrasives are used, extra care shall be given to recovering all of the abrasive from

joints, horizontal surfaces, and hard to access areas to prevent rust bleed caused by fugitive

abrasives.

applicable SSPC Guide 6 classifications.

performed inside full containment with negative pressure meeting the requirements of

SSPC Class 1A.

The enclosure shall be designed, installed, and maintained to sustain maximum anticipated

wind forces, including negative pressure. Flapping edges of containment materials are

prohibited and the integrity of all containment materials, seams, and seals shall be

maintained for the duration of the project. Airflow inside containment shall be designed to

provide visibility and reduce worker exposures to toxic metals according to VOSHA

regulations and as specified in the submitted containment plan. The minimum airflow shall

be 60 cfm for down draft systems and 100 cfm for cross draft systems.

When the location of the work on the structure permits, the blast enclosure shall extend a

minimum of 3 feet beyond the limits of surface preparation to allow the workers to blast

away from, rather than into, the seam between the containment and the structure. The blast

enclosure shall have an entrance chamber to allow entrance and exit from the enclosure

without allowing the escape of blasting residue.

If recyclable metallic abrasives are used, the Contractor shall operate the equipment in a

manner that minimizes waste generation. Steps shall also be taken to minimize dust

generation during the transfer of all abrasive or paint debris (expendable or recyclable

abrasives) for recycling or disposal. Acceptable methods include, but are not limited to

vacuuming, screw or belt conveyance systems, or manual conveyance. Manual conveyance

is only permitted if the work is performed inside a containment that is equipped with an

operating ventilation system capable of controlling the dust that is generated.

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Appropriate filtration shall be used on the exhaust air of dust collection and abrasive

recycling equipment as required to comply with the Vermont Department of Health lead

abatement permit and state and federal regulations. The equipment shall be enclosed if

visible dust and debris are being emitted or the regulated area or high-volume monitor lead

levels are not in compliance.

Areas beneath containment connection points that were shielded from abrasive blast

cleaning shall be prepared by vacuum blast cleaning or vacuum-shrouded power tool

cleaning after the containment is removed.

containment requirements of SSPC Class 4A.

Vacuum blasting equipment shall be fully automatic and capable of cleaning and recycling

the abrasive. The system shall be designed to deliver cleaned, recycled blasting abrasives

and provide closed system containment during blasting. The removed coating, mill scale,

and corrosion shall be separated from the abrasive and stored for disposal.

The Contractor shall ensure that the vacuum shrouds are fully engaged while the tool is in

use to prevent the escape of abrasive and lead paint chips. The Contractor shall attach

containment materials around and under the work area to catch and contain abrasive and

waste materials in the event of an accidental escape from the vacuum shroud. This

containment is in addition to the ground covers specified in Subsection 511.10.

It is possible that the close proximity of some structural steel members, such as the end

diaphragms or end cross-frames underneath transverse deck expansion joints, precludes the

use of the vacuum blasting equipment for the removal of the old paint. For surfaces that

are inaccessible for the nozzles of the vacuum blasting equipment, the Contractor shall

remove the paint by means of dry abrasive blast cleaning inside a fully enclosed

containment structure as directed by the Engineer.

containment structure meeting the requirements of SSPC Class 2W or SSPC Class 3W.

The containment shall be designed, installed, and maintained in order to capture and

contain all water and waste materials. The containment shall consist of impermeable floors

and lower walls to prevent the water and debris from escaping. Permeable upper walls and

ceilings are acceptable provided the paint chips, debris, and water, other than mists, are

collected. A fine mist passing through the permeable upper walls is acceptable, provided

the environmental controls specified herein are met. If paint chips, debris, or water, other

than mists, escape the containment system, impermeable walls and ceilings shall be

installed.

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performed inside a containment meeting the requirements of SSPC Class 2P.

The Contractor shall securely install containment walls and flooring around the work area

to capture and collect all debris that is generated. The containment material requirements

for SSPC Class 2P are similar to the SSPC Class 3P requirements used for vacuum-

shrouded tools, but the supporting structure shall be more substantial in SSPC Class 2P to

better secure the containment materials from excessive movement that could lead to the

loss of waste paint chips and debris.

Containment beneath the work shall be within 10 feet of the areas being cleaned and is in

addition to the ground covers specified in Subsection 511.10.

meet the containment requirements of SSPC Class 3P.

The Contractor shall ensure that the vacuum shrouds are fully engaged while the tool is in

use to prevent the escape of abrasive and lead paint chips. The Contractor shall use power

tools equipped with vacuums and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.

The Contractor shall attach containment materials such as tarps adjacent to and under the

work area to catch and contain waste materials in the event of an accidental escape from

the vacuum shroud. This containment is in addition to the ground covers specified in

Subsection 511.10 and shall be installed within 10 feet of the areas being cleaned.

surface meets the requirements of either SSPC-SP 6 (for all wet or dry abrasive blast cleaning,

with or without vacuum), or SSPC-SP 15 (for all power tool cleaning, with or without vacuum),

except that a specific surface profile is not required. However, work under other specifications

may require that a specific surface profile be achieved.

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt,

mill scale, rust, coatings, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter. Random staining

and discoloration shall be limited to no more than 33% of each 9 square inches.

If no further surface preparation is required by the Contract, paint removal will be considered

complete when the Engineer has determined that the requirements above have been satisfied. If

other Contract items require more extensive surface preparation that exceeds the requirements of

this section, the Contractor may choose to have the Engineer inspect and pay for the paint removal

after meeting the requirements above, or they may choose to wait until after the additional surface

preparation has been completed.

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511.13ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS AND MONITORING. The Contractor shall follow the

submitted and approved environmental monitoring plan. The purpose of the monitoring is to confirm that

project dust and debris are not escaping the containment into the surrounding air, soil, and water.

of paint chips, abrasives, and other debris into the water, and onto the ground, soil, slope protection,

and pavements. Releases or spills of paint chips, abrasives, dust and debris on to surrounding

property, structures, equipment or vehicles, and bodies of water are unacceptable.

If there are inadvertent spills or releases, the Contractor shall immediately shut down the

emissions-producing operations, clean up the debris, and change work practices, modify the

containment, or take other appropriate corrective action as needed to prevent similar releases from

occurring in the future.

At the end of each work day, at a minimum, the work area inside and outside of containment,

including ground covers, shall be inspected to verify that paint debris are not present. If debris are

observed, they shall be removed by HEPA-vacuuming.

Upon project completion, the ground and water in and around the project site are considered to

have been properly cleaned if paint chips, paint removal media (e.g. spent abrasives), fuel,

materials of construction, litter, or other project debris have been removed, even if the material

being cleaned was a pre-existing condition.

an ongoing daily basis when dust-producing activities are underway, such as paint removal, clean-

up, waste handling, and containment dismantling or relocation.

If visible emissions or releases are observed, the Contractor shall immediately shut down the

emission-producing operations, clean up the debris, and change work practices, modify the

containment, or take other appropriate corrective action as needed to prevent similar releases from

occurring in the future.

the ambient air in accordance with SSPC-TU 7. The Contractor shall be prepared to conduct

baseline and start-up monitoring and shall be prepared to conduct full-time or complaint-

related monitoring as warranted. The Contractor shall verify that all calibration, sampling,

and laboratory analysis are conducted in a manner compliant with SSPC-TU 7.

(b), or as specified elsewhere in the Contract based on site conditions

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511.14HYGIENE FACILITIES. The Contractor shall provide clean lavatory and hand washing facilities

according to VOSHA regulations and confirm that all employees wash hands, forearms, and face before

breaks. The facilities shall be located at the perimeter of the regulated area in close proximity to the paint

removal operation. Shower facilities shall be provided when workers’ exposure exceeds the permissible

exposure limit. Showers shall be located at each work site. The shower and wash facilities shall be cleaned

at least daily during use.

All wash and shower water shall be filtered and containerized. The Contractor is responsible for filtration,

testing, and disposal of the water.

The Contractor shall make the decontamination facilities on the project available for use by Agency

personnel and other Agency representatives assigned to the project.

511.15SITE EMERGENCIES

and take the appropriate corrective action. The stoppage will continue until conditions have been

corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Standby time and cost required for corrective action

is at the Contractor’s expense. The occurrence of any of the following events shall be reported in

writing to the Agency and shall require the Contractor to automatically stop lead paint removal

and initiate clean-up activities.

blast cleaning).

specific instructions in case of emergencies. The Contractor shall post the telephone numbers and

locations of emergency services including fire, ambulance, doctor, hospital, police, power

company, and telephone company on the clean side of the personnel decontamination area.

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A copy of the contingency plan shall be maintained at each work site during cleaning operations

and during the time the Contractor’s personnel are at the work site. The Contractor shall designate

the emergency coordinators required who shall be responsible for the activities described.

511.16COLLECTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

tested. However, permitting agencies, waste haulers and disposal facilities may require testing of

the waste, and the Contractor shall adhere to all such requirements. All paint removal waste shall

be considered hazardous waste regardless of any test results. The Contractor and the Agency are

considered to be co-generators of the waste.

The Contractor is responsible for all aspects of waste collection, testing and identification,

handling, storage, transportation, and disposal according to these specifications and all applicable

federal, state, and local regulations. The Agency will not perform any functions relating to the

waste.

Contractor personnel shall be trained in the proper handling of hazardous waste and the necessary

notification and clean up requirements in the event of a spill. The Contractor shall maintain a copy

of the personnel training records at each work site.

The Contractor is responsible for paying all taxes, fees, and permit costs associated with the

removal, transportation, and disposal of waste. The Contractor is also responsible for paying any

fines and undertaking any clean-up activities mandated by state or federal environmental agencies

for improper waste handling, storage, transportation, or disposal.

residues within the regulated area and the containment, including spent abrasives, shall be

collected at the end of the last shift each day, or every 24 hours for continuous operations. No

residues shall remain on surfaces overnight, either inside or outside of the containment. Waste

materials shall not be removed through floor drains or by throwing them over the side of the bridge.

The collected waste shall be deposited in all-weather containers supplied by the Contractor as

temporary storage. The all-weather containers shall meet requirements for the transportation of

hazardous materials.

The Contractor shall ensure that no breaks and no deterioration of these containers occurs and shall

maintain a written log of weekly inspections of the condition of the containers. A copy of the log

shall be furnished to the Engineer upon request.

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The containers shall be kept closed and sealed from moisture except during the addition of waste.

Each container shall be permanently identified with the date that waste was placed into the

container, Contract number, hazardous waste name and ID number, and other information required

by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.

The temporary waste storage area shall be located outside of any flood plain and secure to prevent

unauthorized entry or tampering with the containers. Acceptable measures include storage within

a fully enclosed (e.g. fenced-in) and locked area, within a temporary building, or implementing

other reasonable means to reduce the possibility of vandalism or exposure of the waste to the public

or the environment (e.g. securing the lids or covers of waste containers and roll-off boxes). Waste

shall not be stored outside of the containers.

Flammable materials shall not be stored around or under any bridge structures.

Waste shall be collected and transferred to bulk containers, taking extra precautions as necessary

to prevent the suspension of residues in the air or contamination of surrounding surfaces.

Precautions may include the transfer of the material within a tarpaulin enclosure. All waste storage

containers shall be placed on tarpaulins. Transfer into roll-off boxes shall be planned to minimize

the need for workers to enter the roll-off box.

together with the surface preparation media (e.g. abrasive) shall be handled as a hazardous waste,

regardless of any test results. The waste shall be transported by a licensed hazardous waste

transporter, treated by a permitted treatment facility to a non-hazardous special waste, and disposed

of at a permitted disposal facility.

The treatment and disposal facilities shall be approved by the Engineer and shall hold a Vermont

Agency on Natural Resources permit for waste disposal and waste stream authorization for the

cleaning residue. The permit and waste stream authorization shall be obtained prior to beginning

cleaning, except that if necessary, limited paint removal will be permitted in order to obtain

samples of the waste for the disposal facilities.

The waste shall be shipped to the facility within 90 calendar days of the waste generation.

Arrangements for the final waste pickup shall be made with the waste hauler by the time paint

removal operations are completed, or as required to meet the 90 calendar day limit.

The Contractor shall prepare a manifest approved by the Vermont Agency on Natural Resources

for off-site treatment and disposal before transporting the hazardous waste off-site. The Contractor

shall prepare a land ban notification for the waste to be furnished to the disposal facility. The

Contractor shall obtain the handwritten signature of the initial transporter and date of the

acceptance of the manifest.

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The Contractor shall send one copy of the manifest to the Vermont Agency on Natural Resources

within 2 working days of transporting the waste off-site. The Contractor shall furnish the generator

copy of the manifest and a copy of the land ban notification to the Engineer. The Contractor shall

give the transporter the remaining copies of the manifest.

of equipment shall be filtered on site to remove particulates and disposed of at a publicly owned

treatment works (POTW) according to state regulations.

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a letter from the POTW indicating that they will

accept the waste water. If the POTW allows the filtered water to be placed into the sanitary sewer

system, the Contractor shall provide a letter from the POTW indicating that based on the water

test results, disposal in the sanitary sewer is acceptable to them. Water shall not be disposed of

until the above letters are provided to, and accepted by, the Engineer.

state, and local regulations, with all waste removed from the site prior to final Contractor

demobilization.

The Contractor shall make arrangements to have other hazardous waste generated by the

Contractor, such as used paint solvent, transported to the Contractor’s facility at the end of each

day that the waste is generated. These hazardous wastes shall be manifested using the Contractor’s

own generator number to a treatment or disposal facility from the Contractor’s facility. The

Contractor shall not combine solvents or other wastes with cleaning residue waste. All waste

streams shall be stored in separate containers.

511.17METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The quantity of Removal, Containment, and Disposal of Lead

Paint of the type specified to be measured for payment will be on a lump sum basis in the complete and

accepted work.

511.18BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantity of Removal, Containment, and Disposal of Lead

Paint of the type specified will be paid for at the Contract lump sum price. Payment will be full

compensation for performing the work specified, including construction of a work platform, construction

of a containment structure, and removal of the existing paint and grease rustproofing compounds; soil,

water, and air monitoring; collection, temporary storage, transportation, testing, and disposal of all project

waste; and for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

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Partial payments will be made as follows:

have been met and accepted by the Agency, and the Contractor is fully mobilized to begin work.

removed.

the containment equipment and properly disposed of the waste to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

The Engineer may elect to withhold the final 2% of the Contract unit price until the hazardous

waste tax has been paid.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

01 Removal, Containment, and Disposal of Lead Paint, Type I....................Lump Sum

02 Removal, Containment, and Disposal of Lead Paint, Type II ..................Lump Sum

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5-184SECTIO N 513 – FIELD PAINTIN G STEEL

513.0 1 DESCRIPTION . This work shall consist of the preparation and coating of the designated surfaces with the materials and methods specified in the Contract. All steel to be painted under this specification shall be bare steel. 513.0 2 MATERIALS. Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections: Structural Steel Coating Systems ................................ ................................ ............... 708.0 3 Grease Rustproofing Compound ................................ ................................ ................ 708.0 4 513.0 3 QUALIFICATIONS . The following qualification requirements shall be met and certified status shall be maintained throughout the duration of the painting work under the Contract.

certifications.

NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 – Certified.

NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 - Certified . 513.0 4 SEQUENCE OF WORK . The Contractor shall prepare the surfaces specified in the Plans in accordance with the follo wing sequence:

the requirements of the Contract prior to the initiation of work under this specification. All payment for the removal and disposal of existing coatings will be made under the appropriate Section 511 pay items.

requirements specified in Subsection 513.15 .

specified in Subsection 513.17 .

the requirements of this specification.