1 KEEP IT MAINTAINED Steps to a Healthier Home

2 L EARNING O BJECTIVES Name at least three systems that require ongoing maintenance.Identify two maintenance actions that require the use of a professional.Name at least two health effects from lead.Identify housing targeted by the RRP rule.Describe the two ways to mitigate radon in a home. Page 10.1

3 C ONTAMINANT & M AINTENANCE LEGACY TOXICS: Lead-Based Paint Asbestos Chromated Copper Arsenate Wood Mercury Pesticide Residues CREATED OR GROWN: Cockroaches Mice and Rats Mold Carbon Monoxide Sewer Gas And Then There is Radon Page 10.1

4 M AINTENANCE Solid waste Water supply Sewer system Heating/cooling/dehumidification/humidification Cooking Ventilation Rainwater control/drainage Structural integrity Storage / Organization Page 10.1

5 M AINTENANCE A CTIONS Inspect Clean Lubricate Replace Repair Organize Page 10.2

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7 How’s the filter? A clogged low efficiency filter partially sucked out of the frame. Page 10.2

8 W HEN ? On-going Seasonally Annually Page 10.2

9 L EAD AND L EAD -B ASED P AINT Peeling, Chipping Paint / Deteriorated PaintDustSoilDrinking waterConsumer Products such Pottery, Cribs, Jewelry, Candle WicksCultural ItemsContaminated Sites Page 10.3

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11 W HY A VOID L EAD ? Reduced IQ Learning disabilities Impaired hearing Reduced attention spans, behavior problems Anemia Kidney damage Damage to central nervous system Coma, convulsions, death Page 10.3

12 Peeling paint outside

13 L EAD : A GE OF H OUSING M ATTERS Year House Was Built Percent of Houses with Lead-Based Paint Before percent percent percent All US Housing Stock40 percent Page 10.4

14 P REVALENCE OF DETERIORATED PAINT 2% of homes have broken plaster or peeling paint 2009 American Housing Survey Conditions that Deteriorate Paint In past twelve months, 8.1% of homes had interior water damage 9.8% of homes had exterior water damage Page 10.4

15 A VAILABLE T ESTING Paint Dust - Clearance testing Bare soil Drinking water Page 10.4

16 EPA RRP R ULE Effective April 22, 2010 Pre-1978 housing (target or child-occupied) Triggers 40 CFR to April 22, 2008 Federal Register Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule Page 10.5

17 A UTHORIZED S TATES 12 States have been authorized to administer and enforce the RRP Rule. Page 10.5

18 I MPACTS OF RRP R ULE 8.4 million renovation events annually Required certification of firms and individuals Page 10.5

19 W HY N OW ? Final major rule from the Residential Lead- based Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 Congress required rule to be finalized in 1996 Still to come: Public buildings built before 1978 Commercial buildings that create lead-based paint hazards Page 10.5

21 EPA Resources: HUD Resources: Page 10.7

22 S UMMARY OF C HANGES FROM RRP “Certified Renovation Firm” Disturbs Paint “Certified Renovators” Supervise Work Mandatory Work Practices Post-renovation Cleaning Verification Documentation! Page 10.7

23 S UMMARY OF R EQUIREMENTS Interior Page 10.7

24 S UMMARY OF R EQUIREMENTS Exterior Page 10.7

25 H OW CLEAN IS CLEAN ? Clearance testing is required for jobs receiving HUD funding and as the clients requests Page 10.7

26 A N EW B OOKLET Only for Leases and Sales of Target Housing For Renovations in Target Housing and Child-occupied Facilities Page 10.7

27 L EAD D ISCLOSURE For property transfers For rentals Page 10.7

28 H OUSING C ODE Protective treatment Exterior walls Interior surfaces Housing code provisions related to paint Page 10.8

A SBESTOS Page 10.8

30 W HY AVOID ASBESTOS ?  Health effects: - Lung Cancer - Mesothelioma - Asbestosis  Smokers are at greater risk! Page 10.9

31 H OW TO HANDLE ASBESTOS LEAVE IT ALONE (if in good condition). Look for signs of wear or damage - avoid touching. If damaged or renovation might disturb it, repair or remove by licensed professional. Page 10.9

32 V ERMICULITE Page 10.10

33 A SBESTOS R EGULATIONS National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutant (NESHAP) Model Asbestos Program for States EPA’s Ban on Asbestos in Products Reversed in 1992 OSHA standards for workers Page 10.10

34 R ADON Naturally occurring gas 2nd leading cause of lung cancer after smoking Leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and people who have never smoked. A Serious Health Concern Page 10.12

35 Page Estimated Lung Cancer Cases in a Population of 1,000

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37 H OW R ADON G ETS INTO A H OME Cracks in solid floors Construction joints Cracks in walls Gaps in suspended floors Gaps around service pipes Cavities inside walls Other openings Water supply Page 10.15

38 T ESTING FOR R ADON Page Long Term Short Term If result is 4 pCi/L or higher take a follow- up test OR fix the home

39 T ESTING FOR R ADON Testing Options: Kits Hire a professional Page 10.16

40 I NTERPRETING R ADON R ESULTS Short term test > 4 pCi/L Take second short term test or long term test Short term average or long term test >4 pCi/L Fix home for radon Page 10.17

41 R ADON R EDUCTION S YSTEMS New Construction Existing Housing Page 10.17

42 P ASSIVE S UB -S LAB D EPRESSURIZATION S YSTEM (N EW C ONSTRUCTION ) Gas-Permeable Layer A. Plastic Sheeting B. Seal and Caulk C. Vent Pipe D. Junction Boxes E. Page 10.18

43 F ANS M AKE I T A N A CTIVE S YSTEM Page 10.19

44 R ADON F IXES Existing Housing Page Seal floor and cracks Vent from below slab Fan sucks air – active system Sump suction reduces entry

45 L ABEL R ADON S YSTEMS Page 10.20

46 R ADON M ITIGATION C OSTS Average Costs New Construction Passive only Active system $350 - $500 $650 - $800 Existing Homes$800-$2,500 Page 10.21

47 F INDING A Q UALIFIED C ONTRACTOR Contact EPA 2 Private National Proficiency Programs Page 10.21

R ESOURCES State Radon Contacts 800-SOS-RADON ( ) Coupons for Test Kits Radon Mitigation RADON ( ) Other Questions IAQ Questions Page 10.21

49 S EWER G AS  Mixture of gases  Source Page 10.22

50 K EY M ESSAGES Systems should be inspected regularly to ensure proper function. Some maintenance activities require the use of professionals. Lead causes a variety of serious health effects. Contractors doing renovation should be certified to work on houses with lead paint. Deteriorating products or areas with asbestos need to be addressed by a certified professional. There are two ways to address high radon levels in a home. Page 10.22

51 L EARNING O BJECTIVES Name at least three systems that require ongoing maintenance.Identify two maintenance actions that require the use of a professional.Name at least two health effects from lead.Identify housing targeted by the RRP rule.Describe the two ways to mitigate radon in a home. Page 10.22