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CDBG Lead-Based Paint Requirements

For Local Officials

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Why do we care?

• Harmful to the body• Stored in organs and bones• Long-lasting physical and neurological

problems• Children under 6 yrs. and unborn babies

most vulnerable

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Where is it?

• Toys, fishing equipment, blinds, crayons, water, pottery, lead crystal, solder

• Pre-1978 homes

• Higher percentage in pre-1950 homes

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Purpose of LBP Requirements

• To reduce the threat of childhood lead poisoning in housing owned, assisted, or transferred by the Federal Government.

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Lead-based paint hazards in a pre-1978 home

• Dust and paint chips• Deteriorated painted / varnished surfaces• Friction surfaces• Impact Surfaces• Chewable surfaces• Soil

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Lead-based Paint Regulations

• Section 1012 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992

• a.k.a Title X• Regulations effective September 15, 2000

– Subpart J

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Exemptions

• Housing units built after 1-1-78 (caution: LBP still in the supply line)

• Housing for elderly (unless children are known to be present for prolonged periods of time

• Non-residential property • Rehab where a painted surface will not be

disturbed• Additional exemptions: SROs, efficiency

units, dorms, military barracks

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Exemptionscontinued

• Unoccupied unit that will remain vacant until it is demolished

• Emergency repair actions needed to safeguard against imminent danger or further structural damage

• Emergency housing (e.g. homeless) assistance that lasts less than 100 days per year

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Notification

Pamphlet: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home

http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/

Give to Owners and tenants

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Temporary Relocation

• Necessary when:– Can’t use kitchen or bath due to rehab work– Can’t close off work area from balance of living

area– Children may be exposed to LBP dust

• NOT necessary when:– Work done in an 8-hour period– Possible to secure worksite– Waiver signed where only elderly reside

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Treating LBP

• Three options for treatment

• Based on dollar amount of non-lead rehab– Less than $5,000– Between $5,000 - $25,000– More than $25,000

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Clearance

• Occupants allowed back on site ONLY after clearance has been achieved

• Don’t pay contractor until clearance has been achieved

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State Requirements/Resources

• Insert any specific state requirements concerning lead-based paint hazards

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Resources

• HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control www.hud.gov/offices/lead

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)www.epa.gov/lead

• Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA)www.osha.gov

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Resources

• Guidance:– http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/leadsaferule/

LSHRGuidance21June04.pdf

• For more information contact Connecticut Department of Public Health/ Lead Environmental Management Unit at www.ct.gov/dph

• For more information also contact your local agency (Health/Housing)

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Handouts

• Summary of Lead-Based Paint Requirements by Activity

• Lead-Based Paint Requirements in CDBG-Assisted Housing Rehabilitation

• Lead-Based Paint Rehabilitation Process• Guidance on HUD/EPA Abatement Letter• Temporary Relocation Reimbursement Form