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Lead

If I mist and vacuum with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuum the plastic sheeting used by my firm for interior containment, can I move and re-use plastic sheeting on the same day and job?

No. The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule does not contemplate a permissible method of moving and re-using plastic sheeting used for interior containment.  

Question Number: 23002-18500

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