1. 1 KEEP IT MAINTAINED Steps to a Healthier Home

2. 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. 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. 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. 5 M AINTENANCE A CTIONS Inspect Clean Lubricate Replace Repair Organize Page 10.2

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

8. 8 W HEN ? On-going Seasonally Annually Page 10.2

9. 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. 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. 12 Peeling paint outside

13. 13 L EAD : A GE OF H OUSING M ATTERS Year House Was Built Percent of Houses with Lead-Based Paint Before 194087 percent 1940-195969 percent 1960-197824 percent All US Housing Stock40 percent Page 10.4

14. 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. 15 A VAILABLE T ESTING Paint Dust - Clearance testing Bare soil Drinking water Page 10.4

16. 16 EPA RRP R ULE Effective April 22, 2010 Pre-1978 housing (target or child-occupied) Triggers 40 CFR 745.80 to 745.91 April 22, 2008 Federal Register Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule Page 10.5

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

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

19. 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. 21 EPA Resources: www.epa.gov/lead www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm HUD Resources: www.hud.gov/lead Page 10.7

22. 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. 23 S UMMARY OF R EQUIREMENTS Interior Page 10.7

24. 24 S UMMARY OF R EQUIREMENTS Exterior Page 10.7

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

26. 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. 27 L EAD D ISCLOSURE For property transfers For rentals Page 10.7

28. 28 H OUSING C ODE 304.2 Protective treatment 304.6 Exterior walls 305.3 Interior surfaces Housing code provisions related to paint Page 10.8

29. A SBESTOS Page 10.8

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

31. 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. 32 V ERMICULITE Page 10.10

33. 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. 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. 35 Page 10.13 Estimated Lung Cancer Cases in a Population of 1,000

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37. 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. 38 T ESTING FOR R ADON Page 10.15 Long Term Short Term If result is 4 pCi/L or higher take a follow- up test OR fix the home

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

40. 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. 41 R ADON R EDUCTION S YSTEMS New Construction Existing Housing Page 10.17

42. 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. 43 F ANS M AKE I T A N A CTIVE S YSTEM Page 10.19

44. 44 R ADON F IXES Existing Housing Page 10.19 Seal floor and cracks Vent from below slab Fan sucks air – active system Sump suction reduces entry

45. 45 L ABEL R ADON S YSTEMS Page 10.20

46. 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. 47 F INDING A Q UALIFIED C ONTRACTOR Contact EPA 2 Private National Proficiency Programs Page 10.21

48. R ESOURCES www.epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html State Radon Contacts 800-SOS-RADON (767-7236) Coupons for Test Kits 800-644-6999 Radon Mitigation 800-55RADON (557-2366) Other Questions 800-438-4318 IAQ Questions Page 10.21

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

50. 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. 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