NJ LEAD SUPERVISOR ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS
SET A+
✔✔civil penalties for violations - ✔✔$1000 for first offense and not exceeding $5000 for
each subsequent offense
✔✔what should the contact between client and risk assessor contain? - ✔✔method and
number of samples being taken, precautions, duration and cost
✔✔random sampling - ✔✔uses random number generator, if duplicate occurs, leave it
in sheet and go to next listed number
✔✔worst case sampling - ✔✔visual assessment, you pick which units
✔✔what is first thing risk assessor must do? - ✔✔determine if structure predates 1978.
for structures built on or after January 1, 1978 no testing/ evaluation shall be performed
unless the owner acknowledges in writing that he or she has been informed that such
structures are considered lead safe and that the owner is requesting testing/ evaluation
as a special precaution.
✔✔what chapters of the HUD guidelines are used? - ✔✔5: risk assessment, 7: lead
inspection, 15: clearance
✔✔rules are adopted by the US EPA at...? - ✔✔40 CFR 745
✔✔epa is also responsible for hazwaste. what test do they use? - ✔✔TCLP: toxicity
characteristic leachate procedure. 5ppm for lead present in waste
✔✔what rays does the lead gun emit? - ✔✔gamma rays
✔✔what is an EBL and who investigates? - ✔✔elevated blood lead, local health
authority
✔✔who calibrates the gun? - ✔✔manufacturer
, ✔✔who checks the calibration and how is it done? - ✔✔operator, checks every 4 hours
or operation. according to HUD: also at beginning and end of inspection
✔✔What may be used to test surfaces in accordance with manufactures
recommendations? - ✔✔anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV)
✔✔clearance levels for lead dust on floors, sills, wells - ✔✔floors 40,
sills 250,
well 400
✔✔what is the purpose of clearance? - ✔✔re-occupancy
✔✔reports and certificates - ✔✔copy of the report shall be made available to
department upon request. shall also be signed, dated, identify the building, common
area, and dwelling units to which it applies.
✔✔a lead hazard screen shall be conducted by...? - ✔✔a risk assessor certified
pursuant to NJAC 5:17
✔✔how large is the dripline? - ✔✔3ft
✔✔How many air exchanges per hour? - ✔✔10
✔✔what shall the contractor ensure? - ✔✔that a supervisor certified by NJDOH in on
job site all times that abatement work is being performed and that all evaluation or
abatement tasks are performed only by individuals certified by DOH to perform those
tasks
✔✔T/F open flame burning or torching is allowed method of lead paint removal -
✔✔false, it is prohibited
✔✔what may be used for interior wall enclosure? - ✔✔drywall, fiberboard or its
functional equivalent
✔✔sealant requirements - ✔✔sealed with silicon caulk or other sealant with 10 year
warranty
✔✔T/F acoustical lay in panels (drop ceilings) can be used for lead based paint
enclosure - ✔✔false
✔✔post abatement clearing shall begin when? - ✔✔no sooner than 1 hour after
abatement has been completed
SET A+
✔✔civil penalties for violations - ✔✔$1000 for first offense and not exceeding $5000 for
each subsequent offense
✔✔what should the contact between client and risk assessor contain? - ✔✔method and
number of samples being taken, precautions, duration and cost
✔✔random sampling - ✔✔uses random number generator, if duplicate occurs, leave it
in sheet and go to next listed number
✔✔worst case sampling - ✔✔visual assessment, you pick which units
✔✔what is first thing risk assessor must do? - ✔✔determine if structure predates 1978.
for structures built on or after January 1, 1978 no testing/ evaluation shall be performed
unless the owner acknowledges in writing that he or she has been informed that such
structures are considered lead safe and that the owner is requesting testing/ evaluation
as a special precaution.
✔✔what chapters of the HUD guidelines are used? - ✔✔5: risk assessment, 7: lead
inspection, 15: clearance
✔✔rules are adopted by the US EPA at...? - ✔✔40 CFR 745
✔✔epa is also responsible for hazwaste. what test do they use? - ✔✔TCLP: toxicity
characteristic leachate procedure. 5ppm for lead present in waste
✔✔what rays does the lead gun emit? - ✔✔gamma rays
✔✔what is an EBL and who investigates? - ✔✔elevated blood lead, local health
authority
✔✔who calibrates the gun? - ✔✔manufacturer
, ✔✔who checks the calibration and how is it done? - ✔✔operator, checks every 4 hours
or operation. according to HUD: also at beginning and end of inspection
✔✔What may be used to test surfaces in accordance with manufactures
recommendations? - ✔✔anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV)
✔✔clearance levels for lead dust on floors, sills, wells - ✔✔floors 40,
sills 250,
well 400
✔✔what is the purpose of clearance? - ✔✔re-occupancy
✔✔reports and certificates - ✔✔copy of the report shall be made available to
department upon request. shall also be signed, dated, identify the building, common
area, and dwelling units to which it applies.
✔✔a lead hazard screen shall be conducted by...? - ✔✔a risk assessor certified
pursuant to NJAC 5:17
✔✔how large is the dripline? - ✔✔3ft
✔✔How many air exchanges per hour? - ✔✔10
✔✔what shall the contractor ensure? - ✔✔that a supervisor certified by NJDOH in on
job site all times that abatement work is being performed and that all evaluation or
abatement tasks are performed only by individuals certified by DOH to perform those
tasks
✔✔T/F open flame burning or torching is allowed method of lead paint removal -
✔✔false, it is prohibited
✔✔what may be used for interior wall enclosure? - ✔✔drywall, fiberboard or its
functional equivalent
✔✔sealant requirements - ✔✔sealed with silicon caulk or other sealant with 10 year
warranty
✔✔T/F acoustical lay in panels (drop ceilings) can be used for lead based paint
enclosure - ✔✔false
✔✔post abatement clearing shall begin when? - ✔✔no sooner than 1 hour after
abatement has been completed
