Lead Paint Inspection & Risk Assessment Flashcards

What is the HUD standard for lead content in paint that classifies it as 'lead-based paint'?

Answer: 1.0 mg/cm2 or more, or 0.5% by weight

HUD defines lead-based paint as paint or surface coating with a lead content of 1.0 mg/cm2 or greater (by XRF), or 0.5% or greater by weight (by laboratory analysis).

What type of surface is considered a 'friction surface' in the context of lead-based paint hazards?

Answer: Surfaces subject to abrasion during normal operation, such as window channels and door edges

Friction surfaces are those subject to abrasion during normal use (window channels, door edges, stair treads). Lead paint on friction surfaces automatically constitutes a lead hazard because use generates lead dust.

Under Title X, which years of construction define 'target housing' subject to lead-based paint requirements?

Answer: Housing built before 1978

Target housing is defined as residential dwellings built before 1978, the year the CPSC banned consumer use of lead-based paint in housing.

What must a certified lead abatement contractor do upon completing abatement work in a federally assisted property?

Answer: Arrange for clearance examination by a certified inspector or risk assessor and maintain all project records for 3 years

After abatement, a certified inspector or risk assessor (independent from the abatement contractor) must conduct the clearance examination. Project records must be retained for at least 3 years.

Which category of federally assisted housing built before 1978 is EXEMPT from HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule?

Answer: Housing specifically designated for elderly persons or persons with disabilities with no children under 6

HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule exempts housing specifically designated for elderly or persons with disabilities where no child under 6 resides or is expected to reside.

What is the purpose of a 'paint stabilization' activity under lead hazard interim controls?

Answer: Repairing deteriorated paint and applying a durable new coating to prevent further deterioration and dust generation

Paint stabilization involves addressing the underlying cause of deterioration, repairing the deteriorated paint, and applying a new protective coating to stabilize the surface and prevent lead dust generation.