Lead Paint Abatement

Lead Based Paint Abatement of a Government Owned Single Family House

Introduction

USDA rural development has solicit for the lead based paint abatement services from the EPA Certified company for performing abatement services which involves replacement, wet scraping along with repainting in a Government owned single family house. For execution of services the requirement is of dwelling and exterior trimming at front porch entering door, side porch entering door, kitchen wall painting, garage, first floor abatement and soil abatement (after the contamination of the ground floor) (Syracuse, n.d). However the abatement program might become great lead hazard if the process of abatement is not done rightly. For avoiding any hazardous affects some acquisition methods are a must to address as preparatory measures of the contract (Syracuse, n.d).

Discussion

Preparatory measures include fact sheet which would be helpful in pointing out basics of abatement hazards. This would be more accommodating while considering any remodeling of home or for renovation projects. In the process of hiring contractor like in this case, it is necessary to make sure that it would give protection to the health and safety of family (Appleman). However, this would even provide a pamphlet which guides fundamental principles of lead paint abatement.

There are even some common acquisition methods that are to be implemented on this abatement contract. These abatement methods involve;

Enclosure

It is the easiest method while attempting the lead painting procedure. Since lead paint covers a flexible paneling, wall covering and gypsum board (HUD, n.d). This enclosure would work in a best way over the large surface which is not subjected to friction. In this case, there is more enclosure to the surface as the ground of home. This ground enclosure prevent exterior ground surface from contamination of soil. Since no soil can be removed unless there is no occurrence ...