1 CDBG Lead-Based Paint Requirements For Local Officials

2 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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4 Where is it? Toys, fishing equipment, blinds, crayons, water, pottery, lead crystal, solder Pre-1978 homes Higher percentage in pre-1950 homes

5 Purpose of LBP Requirements To reduce the threat of childhood lead poisoning in housing owned, assisted, or transferred by the Federal Government.

6 Lead-based paint hazards in a pre-1978 home Dust and paint chips Deteriorated painted / varnished surfaces Friction surfaces Impact Surfaces Chewable surfaces Soil

7 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

8 Exemptions Housing units built after (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

9 Exemptions continued 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

10 Notification Pamphlet: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home  Give to Owners and tenants

11 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

12 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

13 Clearance Occupants allowed back on site ONLY after clearance has been achieved Don’t pay contractor until clearance has been achieved

14 State Requirements/Resources Insert any specific state requirements concerning lead-based paint hazards

15 Resources HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA)

16 Resources Guidance: – HRGuidance21June04.pdf For more information contact Connecticut Department of Public Health/ Lead Environmental Management Unit at For more information also contact your local agency (Health/Housing)

17 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