LEAD PAINT ABATEMENT WORK IN OREGON

Lead in the environment is toxic -- especially to children. Oregon's Lead Based Paint Program (LBPP) has taken an active role in reducing this hazard and has a number of rules that regulate professionals working with lead-based paint.

What do these rules cover?

The LBPP rule apply to any individual who offers to provide or who provides lead-based paint services in target housing in Oregon.

What is target housing?

Target housing is any residence or child-occupied facility constructed before 1978.

What are lead paint abatement services?

Lead paint abatement services include lead-paint inspection, lead-paint risk assessment, project design, and abatement/lead-paint hazard removal.

What do the regulations require?

Individuals and firms offering or providing lead-paint abatement services in Oregon must be certified by the LBPP. Individuals must be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Firms must be registered with CCB with a 'lead endorsement.' Individuals must work for a certified/licensed firm; firms must use only certified individuals for lead work.

What do the regulations say about work practices?

The LBPP's rules prohibit open flame torching and uncontained power washing or hydroblasting. Machine sanding or grinding, abrasive blasting or sandblasting, or dry scraping of lead-based paint are restricted except under specific and limited conditions. Also, the Department of Environmental Quality regulates the disposal of lead-paint debris. Professionals may not dispose of this material in household trash. DEQ regulations also prohibit pollution of state waterways and the creation and deposit of particulate matter on the property of another. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration has rules that limit on-the-job exposure to lead dust and vapor.

Who needs to register with the Construction Contractor's Board?

Any individual or business working for compensation in any construction activity involving improvement to real property. This includes roofing, siding, painting, carpentry, concrete, on-site appliance repair, heating and air conditioning, home inspections, tree services, plumbing electrical floor covering, manufactured dwelling installation, land development, and most other construction and repair services.

How do I contact the Oregon Health Services or the Construction Contractors Board?

Lead-Based Paint Program:
800 NE Oregon St., Ste. 608
Portland, OR 97232-2162
Phone: (971) 673-0440
Fax: (971) 671-0457

Construction Contractors Board:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 14140
700 Summer St., NE, Ste 300
Salem, OR 97309-5052
Phone: (503) 378-4621, x4053
Fax: (503) 373-2007