Infection Control Construction Permit

Permit No.:
Location of Construction: Project Start Date :
Project Coordinator : Estimated Duration :
Contractor Performing work Permit Expiration Date:
Supervisor : Telephone:
YES NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY YES NO INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP
TYPE A: Inspection, non-invasive activity GROUP 1: Low Risk
TYPE B: Small scale, short duration, GROUP 2: Medium Risk
moderate to high levels
TYPE C: Activity generates moderate to high GROUP 3: Medium / High Risk
levels of dust, requires greater work shift for
completion
TYPE D: Major duration and construction GROUP 4: Highest Risk
activities Requiring consecutive work shifts
1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising 3. Monitor demolition for remodeling.
CLASS I dust from construction operations
2. Immediately replace by ceiling tile displaced for
visual inspection.
1. Provides active means to prevent air-borne dust 6. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered
from dispersing into atmosphere containers.
2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while 7. Wet mop and /or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before
CLASS II cutting. leaving work area.
3. Seal unused doors with duel tape 8. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area.
4. Block off and seal air vents. 9. Isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed;
5. Wipe surfaces with disinfectant. restore when work completed.
1. Obtain infection control permit before 6. Vacuum work with HEPA filtered vacuums
construction begins. 7. Wet mop with disinfectant.
CLASS III 2. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being 8. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of
done to prevent contamination of the dust system. dirt and debris associated with construction.
3. Complete all critical barriers or implement 9. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered
control cube method before construction begins. containers.
4. Maintain negative air pressure within work site 10. Cover transport receptacles or carts, tape covering.
utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units. 11. Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was
5. Do not remove barriers from work area until performed.
complete project is thoroughly cleaned by Env.
Services dept.

1. Obtain Infection control permit before 7. All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe
construction begins. covers.
2. Isolate HVAC system in your area where work 8. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is
is being done to prevent contamination of duct thoroughly cleaned by the Environmental Service dept.
system. 9. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.
3. Complete all critical barriers or implement 10. Wet mop with disinfectant.
control cube method before construction begins. 11. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of
4. Maintain negative air pressure within work site dirt and debris associated with construction.
CLASS IV utilizing HEPA equipment air filtration units. 12. Contain construction waste before transport is tightly covered
5. Seal holes, pipes, conduits and punctures containers.
appropriately. 13. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.
6. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to 14. Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was
pass through this room so they can be vacuumed performed.
using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving
work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls
that are removed each time they leave the work
site.
Additional Requirements:

Date Initials Exceptions / Additions to this permit