New Environmental Protection Agency laws that went in to effect in April of 2010 require the use of HEPA vacuums during renovation, repair, and paint work on pre 1978 homes. The rules referred to as RRP affect contractors, property managers, and landlords. The role of the HEPA vacuum is to provide the primary means of cleaning up lead based paint dust and debris. Since clean up of lead is the primary objective, the HEPA vacuum is the single most important piece of equipment that a contractor and property manager can purchase. Purchasing the wrong lead paint vacuum that does not do the job properly will cost countless hours in re-cleaning job sites, and worst yet, leaving a contaminated job site. Improper cleaning can lead to fines of ,500.
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires the use of equipment with a High Efficiency Particulate Air filter under two circumstances: "HEPA Vacuum" is required as part of the interior work area cleaning: 40 CFR 745.85(a)(5)(ii) states that "The firm must clean all objects and surfaces in the work area and within 2 feet of the work area in the following manner, cleaning from higher to lower: 1. Walls. Clean walls starting at the ceiling and working down to the floor by either vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum or wiping with a damp cloth. 2. Remaining surfaces. Thoroughly vacuum all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area, including furniture and fixtures, with a HEPA vacuum. The vacuum must be equipped with a beater bar when vacuuming carpets and rugs." EPA defines a HEPA vacuum at 40 CFR 745.83. "HEPA vacuum means a vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as the last filtration stage. A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particles of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency. The vacuum cleaner must be designed so that all the air drawn into the machine is expelled through the HEPA filter with none of the air leaking past it."
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The message is clear. Vacums for lead paint removal must be purpose designed from the beginning. Adding HEPA filters to vacuums that were not designed for the task will only compound problems. Purchasing the right vacuum is of paramount importance.
One of the major issues with HEPA vacuums is the rate at which filters clog. Since filters capture 99.7% of dust at.3 microns, the filters have a tough job to do. In performing their task, they choke up quickly with fine dust and debris, causing the vacuum to load up and reduce the airflow and cleaning power. This leads to big problems during lead clean up; the vacuum is not cleaning properly, and the operator is forced to change filters in the middle of the operation. This is a dangerous slope to go down, because changing filters in mid-job risks introduction of lead dust back in to the job site. Also, one of the major complaints from contractors is the frequency and cost of changing the HEPA filters. One contractor is spending upwards of 0 per month on replacement filters for just one machine.
The answer to the problem is using a lead paint removal vacuum that has self cleaning filter technology. Once such technology is HEPA No-Clog™ which provides an automatic cleaning of the filters during operation. This effectively eliminates the frequent changing of filters, contamination of the job site, and the added costs of selecting the wrong vacuum. Selecting the right tools for EPA RRP compliance is crucial to getting the job done properly, avoiding fines, and reducing job site liability.
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