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Mark Vogel
MnDOT Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 & Metro North and East
651-366-3630
Jackie Klein
MnDOT Districts 6, 7, 8 & Metro South and West
651-366-3637
MnDOT steel structure paint removal program
While the majority of paint removed on MnDOT projects takes place on bridges, this program information can be applied to paint removal from other steel structures such as radio towers. Program objectives include:
- Ensure that paint removal operations are conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations
- Provide information necessary in planning a paint removal operation with methods that are practical and cost effective
- Protect the environment from potential releases of lead-containing material and other particulate matter
Paint removal operations - contractors
The information referenced below is specifically for contractors performing paint removal operations on MnDOT projects and pertains to dry, abrasive blasting methods. Contact us if other blasting methods are being considered. Print entire process for contractors (PDF)
Process:
- Lead content determination (PDF) - Determine lead content of paint to be removed. Note: removal operations of even non-lead paint must comply with containment and waste management requirements.
- Containment - Determine proper containment of structure to prevent release of lead and other particulate matter to the environment.
- Notification (required for lead paint removal only) - Prepare notification for state regulatory agency and if necessary, residences or institutions near the project location.
- Waste management - Blasting waste sampling, storage, transportation and disposal requirements. To determine appropriate waste management requirements for a specific project, select from the following options:
- Non-lead paint removal (PDF)
- Lead paint removal using Blastox™ media (PDF)
- Lead paint removal using media other than Blastox™ (PDF)
- Training (PDF) - Description of training required by personnel completing paint removal operation.
- Painting Operation (PDF) – waste management planning when applying paint.
Paint removal operations - MnDOT
The information referenced below is specifically for MnDOT personnel performing paint removal operations. It is anticipated that MnDOT personnel will remove non-lead paint or remove a total surface area of less than 500 square feet of lead paint. In agreement between the MnDOT Bridge Office and the Office of Environmental Stewardship, MnDOT will only use the dry blasting product Blastox™ to remove paint from bridges or other structures, which should result in non-hazardous blasting waste (mixture of blasting media and paint particles following blasting application). Contact us if any other type of blasting media is being considered for use. Print entire process for MnDOT personnel (PDF)
Process:
- Lead content determination (PDF) - Determine lead content of paint to be removed. Note: removal operations of even non-lead paint must comply with containment and waste management requirements.
- Containment - Determine proper containment of structure to prevent release of lead and other particulate matter to the environment.
- Notification (required for lead paint removal only) - Notification to state regulatory agency is not required for paint removal from surface areas less than 500 square feet. Contact us if paint removal surface area will exceed 500 square feet.
- Waste management (PDF) - Blasting waste sampling, storage, transportation and disposal requirements.
- Alternative paint removal method (PDF) - removing paint by hand scraping or with power tools instead of abrasive blasting.
- Training (PDF) - Description of training required by personnel completing paint removal operations.
- Painting operation (PDF) - waste management planning when applying paint.