NJ Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor

NJ Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor What regulation is the hazard evaluation and abatement code? - ANSWER NJAC 5:17- 1.1 what does this chapter control? - ANSWER the abatement of lead based paint hazards and the certification of lead based paint hazard evaluation or abatement contractors what does chapter 5:17 1.1 seek to provide? - ANSWER ensure Public safety, health, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the Identification and abatement of lead based paint hazards. in instances in which a child with an elevated blood lead level is identified, what chapters/ codes shall control inspection? - ANSWER Chapter XIII and NJAC 8:51 ASTM - ANSWER American Society for Testing and Materials composite sampling - ANSWER an economical but less specific method, of sampling for lead based paint hazards by analyzing dust from several surfaces or soil from different locations together. department - ANSWER department of community affairs (jobs must be filed with them 10 days prior) encapsulant - ANSWER a coating or rigid material that relies on adhesion to a lead based painted surface and is not mechanically fastened to the substrate enclosure - ANSWER the installation of a rigid, durable barrier that is mechanically attached to building components, with all edges and seams sealed with caulk or other sealant and having a design life of at least 20 years. HEPA - ANSWER high efficiency particulate air , filter that eliminates 99.9% of monodisperse particles greater than 0.3 microns in diameter. Interim controls - ANSWER measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or possible exposure to LBP hazards. Lead Abatement - ANSWER Abatement means any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. lead evaluation - ANSWER surface by surface investigation to determine the presence of lead based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation Lead based paint - ANSWER paint, varnish, shellac, or other coating on surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm2 or more of lead, or 0.5% or more lead by weight lead free - ANSWER having no lead based paint on any surface within a dwelling unit, common area or building lead based paint hazard - ANSWER Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, soil or paint which has deteriorated to the point of causing adverse human health effects.