TL;DR
A lead containment area is the sealed work zone built with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, taped seams, and controlled entry that keeps paint chips and dust from lead-disturbing work inside a defined perimeter. The EPA RRP rule prescribes minimums, floor plastic extending 6 feet beyond interior work surfaces and 10 feet outdoors, plus closed windows and sealed HVAC vents within the zone.
What it means
A lead containment area is the sealed work zone built with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, taped seams, and controlled entry that keeps paint chips and dust from lead-disturbing work inside a defined perimeter. The EPA RRP rule prescribes minimums, floor plastic extending 6 feet beyond interior work surfaces and 10 feet outdoors, plus closed windows and sealed HVAC vents within the zone. Warning signs mark the boundary, and the area stays up through cleaning verification, with careful teardown folding the plastic inward to trap debris.
Where it sits in the glossary
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