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Key Requirements for Rehabilitation Projects over $5,000 to $25,000


Lead Hazard Evaluation

A grantee has two choices when beginning a rehabilitation project of this size:

  1. The grantee may perform paint testing to determine if the surfaces to be disturbed contain lead-based paint and perform a risk assessment to identify lead-based paint hazards.
  2. The grantee may presume that lead-based paint and lead hazards are present.

Lead Hazard Reduction

If paint testing or the risk assessment show that lead-based paint or lead hazards are present, then:

  • Use workers who are trained in lead-safe work practices or supervised by a certified abatement supervisor.
  • Perform interim controls on all hazards identified in the risk assessment using lead safe work practices.
  • Perform a clearance exam and issue a clearance report.

If paint testing and the risk assessment show no lead-based paint or lead hazards, then no lead hazard reduction activities are required.

If lead-based paint and lead hazards are presumed to be present, then:

  • Use workers who are trained in lead-safe work practices or supervised by a certified abatement supervisor.
  • Perform standard treatments on all surfaces presumed to contain lead or presumed to be a lead hazard.
  • Perform a clearance exam and issue a clearance report.

Communication with Residents

Requirements for communicating with residents include:

Ongoing Maintenance

For HOME rental projects only, grantees must ensure that owners perform ongoing maintenance. There are no additional ongoing maintenance responsibilities.

 
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