All operations for the removal of paint, stain or similar coatings from the exterior surface of a structure, including hand scraping, and all high pressure and other similar exterior cleaning operations shall be performed in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Tarping or other solid cover shall be used in such manner as to contain and collect any removed coatings or residue from the operation and to insure that residue will not fall on neighboring property.
(b) High pressure cleaning and other wet methods which generate a large volume of water shall utilize mesh fabric allowing water to drain yet capture paint chips. The maximum size opening in such fabric shall not exceed four (4) square millimeters.
(c) In the event that any removed coating or residue inadvertently falls upon unprotected premises, the person or firm performing operations shall thoroughly clean up these areas and restore them to their original condition to the satisfaction of the Building Commissioner.
(d) All vents, windows and other openings through which dust might enter the premises upon which the work is being performed shall be closed or covered to prevent infiltration.
(e) No such operation shall take place during rains, snow falls or when wind speeds exceed twenty (20) miles per hour or in other conditions determined to be unsafe by the Building Commissioner.
(f) All removed coatings and residue shall be collected at the end of each workday and stored in such a manner so as to be fully contained. At the conclusion of removal operations, all such materials shall be properly disposed of off-site in accordance with then-existing Federal and State law governing the disposal of such materials.
(g) Any chemical paint or stain removal compounds approved by the Building Commissioner shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 68-1992. Passed 8-3-92.)