§2681 Definitions

Summary

Defines the key words used for dealing with lead paint, how to find it, and how to lower or eliminate the danger. Abatement — permanent fixes to get rid of lead hazards, such as removing or replacing painted parts, enclosing or covering lead, fixing soil, and the cleanup and testing that follow. Accessible surface — a painted surface a young child could mouth or chew. Deteriorated paint — paint that is peeling, chipping, cracking, chalking, or otherwise damaged. Evaluation — a risk assessment, an inspection, or both. Friction surface — a surface worn by rubbing or use (for example parts of windows, floors, or stairs). Impact surface — a surface that gets hit repeatedly (for example parts of door frames). Inspection — a careful, surface-by-surface check for lead and a written report of the results. Interim controls — temporary steps to lower exposure, like special cleaning, repairs, repainting, temporary barriers, monitoring, and education programs. Lead-based paint — paint or coating with more than 1.0 mg/cm² or more than 0.5% by weight; HUD’s Secretary can set a lower level for target housing, and the Administrator can set other levels for other coatings. Lead-based paint hazard — any condition that causes harmful lead exposure from dust, soil, or certain painted surfaces, as defined by the Administrator. Lead-contaminated dust — household dust with lead above levels the Administrator sets that threaten pregnant women or young children. Lead-contaminated soil — bare soil on residential property with lead at or above levels the Administrator calls hazardous. Reduction — measures to lower or remove exposure, including interim controls and abatement. Residential dwelling — a single-family home or a single unit in a multi-unit building used as a home. Residential real property — land with one or more homes on it. Risk assessment — an on-site study to find and report where and how bad lead hazards are, including housing age and child occupancy, visual checks, limited wipe or other sampling, and a written report. Target housing — housing built before 1978, except housing for the elderly or people with disabilities and zero-bedroom units (unless a child under 6 lives or will live there); HUD’s Secretary may choose an earlier date for areas that banned lead earlier.