Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 8.74 § 8.74.050

A. Pursuant to the order of the city director of health of the city of Bridgeport all paint removal projects that disturbs surfaces that could contain levels of lead that is hazardous to well health can only be conducted by methods recorded in an approved abatement plan. Therefore, prior to the onset of any activities that will disturb areas and or surfaces found to contain hazardous levels of lead or assumed to contain hazardous levels of lead a written plan of action must be presented to the health department for approval:
1. The plan will assure that activities taken do not emit lead that could be toxic into the air, soil, water, and adjoining properties, public streets or released in any other way into the environment by proper containment of work area;
2. The plan will assure that proper notification has been provided to occupants;
3. The plan will assure that proper relocation of occupants;
4. The plan will assure that the methodology chosen to abate and or remediate is an acceptable method;
5. The plan will assure that materials used for abatement such as liquid encapsulates are certified to be used in the state of Connecticut;
6. The plan will assure that materials used for containment meet and or exceed the performance standard such as six-mil plastic sheeting;
7. The plan will assure that all lead contaminated residue and or debris that is generated will be contained and treated in accordance with toxic waste regulations;
8. The plan will assure that all laborers on site must be working in accordance with state public health regulations that govern lead abatement workers, as well as the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") guidelines, as set forth in Section 1910 of Section 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and
9. The plan will assure the start and end date of the project.
B. An abatement plan can only be approved by the department of health. Written documentation disclosing the decision of the abatement/remediation plan review will be provided five business days following the receipt of the plan. An approved notice will be accompanied by warning signs, which are to be placed at the project site; a disapproved notice will require resubmission. A written approval notice must be present on all project sites where hazardous levels of lead can be found and are being disturbed; and a written approval notice must be present on all projects sites where hazardous levels of lead is assumed and are being disturbed.
C. Pursuant to the order of the city director of health of the city of Bridgeport an epidemiological investigator or others so designated by said city director of health will visit the site where work is being conducted to ensure:
1. Proper safety of occupants;
2. Proper containment of the work area;
3. Proper containment of the residue or debris from the work;
4. Proper posting warning signs; and
5. Proper posting of approval notice.
D. Pursuant to the order of the city director of health any conditions of Article II Abatement Work Practices that are not deemed satisfactory by the designated person from the health department will be considered a violation of this chapter and the State Public Health Code and a cease and desist order will be issued as well as a fine [issued] to the contractor and/or owner.
E. The director of health of the city of Bridgeport has the authority to issue orders to reduce direct contact and provide for the application of proper protective measures that will include:
1. Containing the work area with six mil plastic sheeting;
2. Covering all non moveable items within fifty (50) feet of the work are with six mil plastic sheeting covering beyond fifty (50) feet if the work plan will include abrasive removal that could emit more dust; and
3. If the abatement plan is derived from an inspection conducted by a private inspection company, a plan review fee will be charged, as set forth below. No one will be allowed to conduct lead hazard removal activities without an approved plan of action that dictates a methodology, protection measures and containment and disposal of materials removed.
4. Alternate methods of protection must be approved by the health department prior to implementation.
5. The health department will determine a reasonable fee for the review of abatement plans. The amount of the fee will vary depending upon whether the inspection was conducted by a private inspection company or by the staff of the health department in accordance with this chapter.