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 Galveston
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 18.5. LEAD ABATEMENT

  § 18.5-5. Control of exterior paint removal.  

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  • (a)

    Unless structure is exempt, it shall be an offense for a person, or the owner of a structure to remove or to allow or authorize a person to remove exterior paint from a structure by a process not in accordance with this ordinance.

    (b)

    Dropcloths. Dropcloths shall be used for the removal of exterior paint, regardless of the method of removal.

    (1)

    Dropcloths shall be secured at the base of the work area of the structure;

    (2)

    Dropcloths shall extend thirty (30) feet from the structure, or to the property line, whichever is less. With the consent of adjacent property owner(s) drop cloths shall extend onto adjacent property if the property line of the work site is less than thirty (30) feet;

    (3)

    If a building has three (3) stories or more, dropcloths shall extend an additional five (5) feet for each story greater than two (2); and

    (4)

    All vegetarian and soil shall be covered with dropcloths.

    (5)

    After completion of work each day, the dropcloths shall be carefully rolled up and disposed of, and all paint or paint dust residue shall be removed from the premises, adjacent property and public rights-of-way, to the extent reasonably possible. All window sills or other ledges shall be brushed off; all debris and work areas shall be swept and wiped with water and a detergent, or mopped with water and a detergent. It is recommended that a detergent containing phosphate be used.

    (c)

    All windows in the structure shall be kept closed during the paint removal process except when working on windows or window area.

    (d)

    No work shall be conducted during rains, when the wind speed exceeds fifteen (15) miles per hour or other weather conditions which the Housing Department determines to be unsafe for such work.

    (e)

    Only individuals with a city lead abatement permit or individuals under the direct physical supervision of a person with such a permit may remove paint using power-assisted equipment. Direct physical supervision requires the person with the city permit to remain on the job site at all times when power assisted equipment is being used.

    (f)

    If the method of paint removal is by power-assisted equipment, only methods taught in a city approved, Environmental Protection Agency approved, or state approved course shall be used.

(Ord. No. 95-35, § 2, 7-19-95)