CSLB C-33 Painting & DecoratingPlanning and EstimatingHard
A painting contractor is bidding on a project that requires working in an occupied medical facility. The specifications include adherence to 'Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)' protocols. How does this requirement primarily affect the contractor's bid preparation?
- AIt reduces the need for extensive site-specific safety planning, as ICRA is a general guideline.
- BIt mandates the use of low-VOC paints and standard containment measures only.
- CIt requires significant additional costs for specialized containment, air filtration, and safety measures.
- DIt allows for standard work procedures, simplifying labor scheduling.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. It requires significant additional costs for specialized containment, air filtration, and safety measures.
ICRA protocols in medical facilities are stringent and require specialized containment (e.g., negative air pressure, HEPA filtration), strict waste disposal, enhanced personal protective equipment, and meticulous cleaning, all of which add significant costs to a painting project.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. ICRA protocols demand highly detailed, project-specific safety and infection control planning, not reduced planning.
- B. While low-VOC paints may be required, ICRA protocols extend far beyond just paint type and standard containment, requiring advanced measures.
- D. ICRA protocols require highly specialized procedures, not standard ones.
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
A process to identify and mitigate infection risks during construction or renovation in healthcare facilities, requiring stringent protocols.
- Mandates specialized containment and air filtration.
- Increases labor, material, and equipment costs significantly.
- Requires extensive planning and compliance measures.
Memory trick: ICRA in a hospital means more than just paint, it's a bubble of safety.