DESIGN ALERT FROM PROCATS
(PROACTIVE CLAIMS ANALYSIS AND TRACKING SYSTEM)
ISSUE:
On-site removal of leaded paints.
BACKGROUND:
The ProCATS data shows a project where lead paint abatement was done and an
expensive change order was issued to provide a thin coat of veneer plaster to walls
which were damaged during the abatement. The veneer plaster to restore walls finish
was not called for in then original scope of work. Regardless of procedure used for lead
paint abatement, whether it's removal by hand tools, use of chemicals and heat, use of
power-operated tools, vacuum abrasive blasting or high pressure fluid blasting, there's
need to specify final finish for the abated walls.
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONCLUSION:
This design alert is intended to serve as a reminder for the need to specify wall finishes
where the lead paint has been abated.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact Satish Sehgal at 202.565.5032 in the Standards Service (187C).
1 November 1994
FM-187C-DA13