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:

• Prior to any evaluation or reduction work, the grantee must follow disclosure requirements and provide residents the Lead Hazard Information Pamphlet.
• If the grantee conducts paint testing, the grantee must provide notice of lead hazard evaluation results to residents.
• If the grantee presumes lead-based paint, the grantee must provide notice of presumption to resident.
• The grantee must provide notice of lead hazard reduction, within 15 days of completing lead hazard reduction work.

Ongoing Maintenance

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