TL;DR
An enclosure system is a lead-abatement approach that covers a lead-painted surface with a rigid, dust-tight barrier — drywall over walls, aluminum or vinyl cladding over exterior trim, paneling mechanically fastened and sealed at the edges — rather than stripping the paint. Regulations treat it as abatement only when the barrier is designed to last at least 20 years and its presence is disclosed to future owners.
What it means
An enclosure system is a lead-abatement approach that covers a lead-painted surface with a rigid, dust-tight barrier — drywall over walls, aluminum or vinyl cladding over exterior trim, paneling mechanically fastened and sealed at the edges — rather than stripping the paint. Regulations treat it as abatement only when the barrier is designed to last at least 20 years and its presence is disclosed to future owners. It is faster and generates less waste than removal, but the hazard remains underneath and reappears during any future demolition.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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