Summary of Lead Based Paint Requirements by Activity
Table 1: Homeowner and Rental Rehabilitation (Subpart J)
| Approach and Action | < $5,000 | $5,000 - $25,000 | > $25,000 | Acquisition Only and Homebuyer (Subpart K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approach to Lead Hazard Evaluation and Reduction | Do No Harm | Identify and Control Lead Hazards | Identify and Abate Lead Hazards | Identify and Stabilize Deteriorated Paint |
| Notification | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lead Hazard Evaluation | Paint Testing | Paint Testing and Risk Assessment | Paint Testing and Risk Assessment | Visual Assessment |
| Lead Hazard Reduction | Repair surfaces disturbed during rehabilitation | Interim Controls | Abatement (interim controls on exterior surfaces not disturbed by rehabilitation) | Paint Stabilization |
| Lead Hazard Reduction | Safe Work Practices | Safe Work Practices | Safe Work Practices | Safe Work Practices |
| Lead Hazard Reduction | Clearance | Clearance | Clearance | Clearance |
| Ongoing Maintenance | For HOME Rental Only | For HOME Rental Only | For HOME Rental Only | Yes (if ongoing relationship) |
| Options | Presume lead- based paint | Presume lead- based paint and/or hazards | Presume lead- based paint and/or hazards | Test deteriorated paint |
| Options | Use safe work practices on all surfaces | Use standard treatments | Abate all applicable surfaces | Use safe work practices only on lead-based paint surfaces |