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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> $25,000Acquisition Only
and Homebuyer
(Subpart K)
Approach to
Lead Hazard
Evaluation
and
Reduction
Do No HarmIdentify and Control
Lead Hazards
Identify and Abate Lead HazardsIdentify and Stabilize
Deteriorated Paint
NotificationYesYesYesYes
Lead Hazard
Evaluation
Paint TestingPaint Testing and Risk
Assessment
Paint Testing and Risk AssessmentVisual Assessment
Lead Hazard
Reduction
Repair surfaces
disturbed during
rehabilitation
Interim ControlsAbatement (interim controls on exterior
surfaces not disturbed by rehabilitation)
Paint Stabilization
Lead Hazard
Reduction
Safe Work PracticesSafe Work PracticesSafe Work PracticesSafe Work Practices
Lead Hazard
Reduction
ClearanceClearanceClearanceClearance
Ongoing
Maintenance
For HOME Rental
Only
For HOME Rental OnlyFor HOME Rental OnlyYes (if ongoing relationship)
OptionsPresume lead-
based paint
Presume lead-
based paint and/or hazards
Presume lead-
based paint and/or hazards
Test deteriorated paint
OptionsUse safe work
practices on all
surfaces
Use standard
treatments
Abate all applicable
surfaces
Use safe work
practices only on
lead-based paint
surfaces

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