The Owner will cooperate with the Contractor to facilitate the performance of the work, including the cleaning and removal of all personal belongings in the home that are in the rooms where the work will be done. In all rooms where work will be completed, the floors and walls must be clear. Occupants must remove curtains, draperies, window blinds, all wall hangings (mirrors, picture frames, etc.) fold and remove all throw rugs, runners and mats, toys and sports equipment, clothing and shoes from closet area (if closet area will be affected), knick-knacks and other items from shelves and mantels, all plants and all pets. Items that are too difficult to move out of the room completely may be moved to the middle of the room, covered with plastic and sealed with duct tape to keep out lead dust and other debris. If work will be done in the kitchen, no dishes, pots or pans can be left in the sink and everything from the counter tops must be removed.All items must be removed from cabinets and drawers; anything breakable shall be cleaned and wrapped in newspaper, towels or clothes before packing them. The items that are cleaned, packed, and not needed if relocated can be kept in another room in the home if work is not being done in that room. Pets cannot be left in the home or on the property while the Contractors are working and must be removed. An Occupant Protection Plan will be completed by the Community Development Department once bids are received and the amount of work to be completed is determined. The Occupant Protection Plan is intended to safeguard Tenants and Owners from additional lead exposure. The Program Manager will determine, based upon the Scope of Work, if relocation of occupants is needed during the lead hazard reduction work. If the contracted work prohibits access for more than eight hours in the only (or all) bathroom(s), kitchen and/or sleeping areas (for which there are not sufficient alternatives within the residence or if the design of the structure limits the ability to contain and properly protect the occupants from the work area) then relocation will be offered. The Occupant Protection Plan will be reviewed and accepted by the Contractor and Owner/Tenant prior to any work commencing on the project. Contractor is responsible for daily cleanup of project site. Worksite cleanup must be done using methods, products, and devices that are successful in cleaning lead contaminated dust, such as vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters or equivalent equipment and normal household soap or detergents. Good cleanup is critical to passing clearance and leaving the unit safe for habitation.
