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Managing Lead-Based Paint in Rehab Joanne Peerman Program Manager Community Development Division, DHCD 2019 Grant Management Workshop November 2019 Partners for Better Communities

Lead Based Paint Refresher Partners for Better Communities

Why eliminate lead? Why should we worry about lead- based paint hazards in homes? Partners for Better Communities

Where are lead hazards? Partners for Better Communities

Where? STAFFING AND RESSPONSIBILITIES • Get specific • Administration • Primary contact for information/inquiries • Loan Review Committee • Training and TA providers • Defaults and Servicing of the loan fund Partners for Better Communities

Purpose of Rehabilitation Partners for Better Communities

Purpose of Rehab Partners for Better Communities

Findings Rehabilitation Study Findings Partners for Better Communities

Lead Based Paint Glossary of Lead Terms • Lead Based Paint Partners for Better Communities

LBP Hazard Glossary ry – Lead based paint hazard Partners for Better Communities

Abatement vs. Interim Controls Abatement Interim Controls Partners for Better Communities

Visual Assessment Partners for Better Communities

Clearance Examination Partners for Better Communities

Training Requirements Risk Assessor Contractors One week training/apprenticeship Certified - one day course Examination Renovate, Repair and Paint Licensure from DPOR Partners for Better Communities

Lead Requirements • Lead hazard reduction is incidental to the rehabilitation • Before rehab of pre-1978 home – presume lead, “Renovate Right” pamphlet, visual assessment, include defective paint surfaces in WWU • During rehab – RRP certified contractor uses lead safe work practices, relocate homeowner when necessary • After rehab – cleaning of house by contractor, clearance examination by licensed personnel, provide owner with Lead Hazard Reduction Notice Partners for Better Communities

Pre-Rehab Paint Inspection Can testing be done before wri rite up ? • At your own risk – no CDBG $$ eligible • Contract with a LBP Risk Assessor for a Paint Inspection • If no LBP found, higher rehab base cost limit of $50,000 may be used • If LBP is found, interim controls, base cost may not exceed $25,000 Partners for Better Communities

Licensed Risk Assessor Are li licensed personnel an option or r required? • A licensed Risk Assessor is required for all pre-1978 homes rehabilitated with DHCD funds • Management Plan must list the name and license number of the Risk Assessor • Fee must come from construction related soft cost line item Partners for Better Communities

THE END Notifications • Purpose – to educate family on lead hazards • Pamphlet entitled – Renovate Right • Signed statement acknowledging receipt of pamphlet must be in client file • Before rehab – give homeowner the Presumption Notice • After rehab – give homeowner Lead Hazard Reduction Completion Notice (and place copy in client file) • Maintain records for 10 years after closeout Partners for Better Communities

File Maintenance What Records to Main intain • Pre-rehab evaluation reports • Record of family receipt of “Renovate Right” pamphlet • Record of family receipt of Presumption Notice • Documentation from Contractor of lead certification requirements • Clearance Examination Reports laboratory • Lead Hazard Reduction Completion Notice Partners for Better Communities

Training Training Requirements • HUD-EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training • Contractor Qualification Statement must include a roster of workers, their training level and copies of their certifications. Partners for Better Communities

Evaluations Evaluations DHCD Housing Rehab Programs do not require: • LBP Hazard Screenings • LBP Risk Assessments • LBP Inspections Partners for Better Communities

DHCD HQS Evaluation – DHCD HQS In Inspection • Note defective paint, friction and impact surfaces • Note bare soil, if exterior work to be done Risk Assessor should collect pre-rehab soil samples • Write up shall provide “interim controls” for lead hazard reduction Partners for Better Communities

Interim Controls Sample In Interim Controls • Bare soil controls add grass/straw/mulch • Adding carpet or treads to indoor stairways • Window Replacement (friction surface) • Door-stops at all interior doors (impact surface) • Paint stabilization wet scrape and paint Partners for Better Communities

Occupant Protection Occupant Protection – Temporary ry Relocation • Relocation NOT required if any of the following exist: • All household members 62 or older • House constructed after 1978 • All interior work completed in 8 hours • All interior work can be completed in 5 days and bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen are isolated from rehab work • Only exterior work to be done Partners for Better Communities

THE END Temporary ry Relocation • Grant will pay for lodging • Lease storage unit for client household furnishings • Temporary Relocation Agreement • Aggressive, coordinated work schedule • Maximum grant eligible allowance $2,000 Partners for Better Communities

Supervision of f Work rk • Know what a lead safe worksite looks like • Know prohibited methods • How to handle debris • Worksite cleanup Partners for Better Communities

Clearance Clearance Examination • Performed by licensed Risk Assessor • Visual Assessment • Dust wipes and soil samples (if bare patches) • Send samples to accredited laboratory • Submit Clearance Reports and Lead Hazard Reduction Notice • No final payment to contractor until house passes clearance • Family may not return until house passes clearance Partners for Better Communities

Summary Summary ry of f LBP Compliance • Document Licensure/Certification of Risk Assessor and Contractors • “Renovate Right” pamphlet • HQS inspection and write-up noting defective paint, friction and impact surfaces • LBP Presumption Notice for all pre-1978 rehabs • Occupant Protection/Temporary Relocation • Monitoring of lead safe work practices/RRP • Clearance Examination and Reporting • Lead Hazard Reduction Completion Notice • Maintain documents 10 years after closeout Partners for Better Communities

New Lead Grant NEW - DHCD Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Grant • Begins in 2020 • $5.6 million • Targets pre-1978 homes in existing to address programs 200+ homes • Funding for training and certification over three of additional lead professionals, Risk Assessments and Abatement years • Coordination with CDS required • Financial Incentives for participation Partners for Better Communities

THE END Questions? Partners for Better Communities