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HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule: extra requirements on HUD-assisted renovation

When a renovation in pre-1978 housing receives HUD assistance, HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule applies on top of EPA's RRP Rule. This page explains what changes for certified renovation firms and the designated party.

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Requirements by level of assistance

HUD's requirements depend on the amount of federal rehabilitation assistance per unit. Up to $5,000 follows a "do no harm" approach: only the surfaces disturbed are covered, they are tested or presumed to contain lead-based paint, work uses lead-safe practices and the site gets clearance at the end, and RRP-level training is sufficient.

From over $5,000 up to $25,000, all lead hazards in the units and common areas must be identified by a risk assessment (or presumed) and controlled with interim controls, which requires HUD-approved interim control training. Above $25,000, hazards must be identified and abated by certified abatement contractors.

How the LSHR differs from the RRP Rule

Under the LSHR, the designated party (the program participant that accepts HUD funds) must have paint tested by a certified inspector or risk assessor, or presume lead-based paint. The renovator may not use a test kit to conclude paint is not lead-based.

HUD's interior de minimis threshold is 2 square feet per room, or 10% of a small component type, lower than EPA's 6 square feet. HUD also prohibits dry scraping or sanding farther than 1 foot from electrical outlets and volatile strippers in poorly ventilated spaces. At the end, an independent party performs a clearance examination instead of the renovator's cleaning verification, and occupants receive notices within 15 days.

Who is responsible on a HUD-funded job

Under the LSHR, the program participant that accepts HUD funds, such as a governmental jurisdiction, a non-profit, a community organization or the property owner, becomes responsible for compliance and is called the designated party (DP). Renovation firms may be for-profit contractors, non-profit organizations, or a DP using its own employees.

Funding often flows from HUD through cities, states or other program participants, and HUD uses the term "rehabilitation" for residential renovation work. HUD still requires conformance with EPA rules, including pre-renovation education with the Renovate Right pamphlet.

Questions fréquentes

What should a renovation firm ask its client?

Whether the work involves lead hazard control (abatement, interim controls or ongoing lead-based paint maintenance) and whether the housing receives financial assistance. If so, the firm should ask the client to find out whether that assistance is federal.

Does HUD certify renovators?

No. HUD does not certify renovators or firms, and does not require all workers to be certified renovators. All workers and supervisors must, however, complete a HUD-approved lead-safe work practices curriculum, of which the Renovator Course is one.

What training does an abatement supervisor need to act as certified renovator?

A certified lead-based paint abatement supervisor, or someone who completed an accredited abatement supervision or worker course, must complete a 4-hour Renovator Refresher Course. Workers under such a supervisor then receive on-the-job training from that supervisor.

Who notifies occupants after the work?

HUD requires the designated party to distribute notices to occupants within 15 days after lead hazard evaluation and control activities in their unit, and common areas if applicable, are completed. Under EPA's rule, owners receive documentation after the renovation, and on LSHR projects the contractor notifies the owner as well as occupants.

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