EPA Lead Risk Assessor Certification
Exam Questions and Answers
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Question:
What does EPA 40 CFR Part 745 contain?
Answer:
defines LBP hazard and other related terms -training, accreditation, work practice
standards -applicable to target housing and child occupied facilities -renovation safe
work practices -recordkeeping/reporting requirements -LPB disclosure to
buyers/renters -pre reqs for becoming certified -regulatory levels for dust, soil
-how/what to sample -requirements for state/tribal accreditation
Question:
de minimis for HUD work practice standards (also followed by EPA)
Answer:
areas of deteriorated LBP treatments less than ______ do not require work practice
standards (covered in 24 CFR part 35) 2 sq ft per room equiv 20 sq ft exterior 10% total
surface area of component type with small surface area
Question:
encapsulate
Answer:
formed a barrier between LBP and the environment using a liquid applied coating or an
adhesively bonded covering material
Question:
enclosure
Answer:
use of rigid, durable construction materials that are mechanically fastened to the
substrate. acts as barrier between LBP and environment.
,Question:
target housing
Answer:
pre 1978 housing, except for those used for strictly elderly housing
Question:
A Child occupied facility
Answer:
Anywhere a child 6 or under spends a minimum 3 days in a week, 6 hours a visit and
60 hours a year.
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abatement methods
Answer:
removal -replacement -encapsulation -enclosure
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HUD 24 CFR Part 35
Answer:
Requirements for notification, evaluation, and reduction of LBP Hazards in Federally
Owned Residential properties + housing receiving federal aid.
Question:
loading
Answer:
area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
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HUD Guidelines
Answer:
Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing based on requirements in
Title X
, Question:
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines
Answer:
qualifications -sampling (dust, soil, paint chip) -control options (interim + abatement)
-clearance -worker protection -assessing paint condition -HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS
lead paint rules -questionnaire/form examples
Question:
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act
Answer:
1992 Residential LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Question:
Purpose of Title X (4 parts)
Answer:
1. eliminate LBP hazards
Question:
implement LBP hazard reduction programs
Question:
establish workable framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP hazards
evaluation and reduction.
Question:
reduce threat of childhood lead poisoning **switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB
hazards **establish primary prevention as a national strategy
Question:
what topics does Title X contain
Answer:
options for LBP control (interim, abatement of hazards, abatement of all LBP) -definition
of risk assessment, inspection, lead hazard screen, visual assessment, LBP hazards
-requirements for training and certification -requirements for lab accreditation (NLLAP)
Exam Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
What does EPA 40 CFR Part 745 contain?
Answer:
defines LBP hazard and other related terms -training, accreditation, work practice
standards -applicable to target housing and child occupied facilities -renovation safe
work practices -recordkeeping/reporting requirements -LPB disclosure to
buyers/renters -pre reqs for becoming certified -regulatory levels for dust, soil
-how/what to sample -requirements for state/tribal accreditation
Question:
de minimis for HUD work practice standards (also followed by EPA)
Answer:
areas of deteriorated LBP treatments less than ______ do not require work practice
standards (covered in 24 CFR part 35) 2 sq ft per room equiv 20 sq ft exterior 10% total
surface area of component type with small surface area
Question:
encapsulate
Answer:
formed a barrier between LBP and the environment using a liquid applied coating or an
adhesively bonded covering material
Question:
enclosure
Answer:
use of rigid, durable construction materials that are mechanically fastened to the
substrate. acts as barrier between LBP and environment.
,Question:
target housing
Answer:
pre 1978 housing, except for those used for strictly elderly housing
Question:
A Child occupied facility
Answer:
Anywhere a child 6 or under spends a minimum 3 days in a week, 6 hours a visit and
60 hours a year.
Question:
abatement methods
Answer:
removal -replacement -encapsulation -enclosure
Question:
HUD 24 CFR Part 35
Answer:
Requirements for notification, evaluation, and reduction of LBP Hazards in Federally
Owned Residential properties + housing receiving federal aid.
Question:
loading
Answer:
area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
Question:
HUD Guidelines
Answer:
Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing based on requirements in
Title X
, Question:
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines
Answer:
qualifications -sampling (dust, soil, paint chip) -control options (interim + abatement)
-clearance -worker protection -assessing paint condition -HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS
lead paint rules -questionnaire/form examples
Question:
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act
Answer:
1992 Residential LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Question:
Purpose of Title X (4 parts)
Answer:
1. eliminate LBP hazards
Question:
implement LBP hazard reduction programs
Question:
establish workable framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP hazards
evaluation and reduction.
Question:
reduce threat of childhood lead poisoning **switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB
hazards **establish primary prevention as a national strategy
Question:
what topics does Title X contain
Answer:
options for LBP control (interim, abatement of hazards, abatement of all LBP) -definition
of risk assessment, inspection, lead hazard screen, visual assessment, LBP hazards
-requirements for training and certification -requirements for lab accreditation (NLLAP)
