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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards - 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
Consistent with HUD’s lead-based paint regulation 24 CFR 35, NNRHA has protective measures in place to support its policies and procedures for housing
rehabilitation programs. This requires the use of lead safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning and applies to contractors
performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built prior to 1978. Such
companies must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
Properties purchased and rehabilitated under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, HOME and CDBG programs (administered by NNRHA) are screened
and inspected for lead-based paint. Lead-based paint hazards are mitigated through paint stabilization and abatement measures following Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and lead safe repair work practices.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Lead-safe work practices will be carried out in accordance with HUD regulations. for all structures constructed prior to 1978, all work performed on areas
that potentially contain lead-based paint shall be tested for lead-based paint. If lead-based paint is positively identified, treating or removing the lead-
based paint in disturbed areas, including interim and/or abatement of lead-based paint and lead-safe work practices, will be incorporated into the project.
Clearance testing is also conducted after the rehabilitation process to ensure a safe environment for programs participants and therefore, reduce lead
paint hazards within the community.
NNRHA’s lead certified staff conduct inspections during rehabilitation of properties and Housing Quality Standard inspections. Each tenant/homeowner is
provided information pertaining to the recognition of lead hazards in their homes as well as the EPA’s pamphlet “Protecting Your Family from Lead in Your
Home”.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
NNRHA strictly enforces the application of the EPA rule dated April 22, 2010. In keeping with this rule NNRHA requires its staff to attend related EPA
training and that all new and existing contractors provide documentation that they have been dully certified by EPA to undertake lead abatement work.
NNRHA requires the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning and applies to contractors performing renovation,
repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built prior to 1078. Such
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