• Post proper sign on the exterior doors. • The contractor must have a State approved HEPA vacuum while lead work is being completed. • Provide cleaning of all areas of the house before the request for lead testing is requested. This will include providing plastic protection when removing windows, completing HEPA vacuum → wet wash → HEPA vacuum cleaning at all areas within the house and vacuuming with an approved HEPA vacuum. • This also includes providing exterior ground protection while exterior work is being completed. • Contractor is to cover all personal items within the structure while interior work is being completed. • If the contractor fails the dust tests, the contractor will be required to pay the testing firm $500.00 for each subsequent testing cycle until the house passes lead dust testing passed from a certified lab. • Lead work must be completed in the shortest length of time as possible. Ten days is the expectation to reach final dust wipe clearance, unless otherwise approved by Grants Project Manager. • The contractor has the right to temporarily change the house locks until lead testing is passed. • The contractor is completely responsible to comply with all State Lead Hazard Reductionrequirements as required by the State of Iowa or as directed. The City of Dubuque may not be held liable for contractor’s said failure to follow Lead protocol.
