DC Lead-Based Paint Law Exam
3301.1 - ANS-The interior and exterior of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities are
presumed to contain lead-based paint if constructed prior to 1978, and any paint that is
deteriorated, chipping, peeling, or otherwise not in intact condition is considered to be a
lead-based paint hazard and is prohibited
3301.2 - ANS-This presumption may be rebutted by a lead-based paint inspection report,
prepared by a lead-based paint inspector or a risk assessor, which documents that the paint
in questions is not lead-based paint
3302 (y) - ANS-Upon completion of work disturbing painted surfaces, clean all objects and
surfaces in the work area and within two (2ft) of the work area, in adherence with the specific
methods and requirements prescribed in 40 CFR 745.85(a)(5), and ensure that the work
area and those areas within two (2ft) of the work area have no visible dust or debris left after
the final work area cleanup has been completed.
3302.2 - ANS-Except as provided in 3303, the use of lead-safe work practices, as set forth in
this chapter and DC official code 8--231-01 et. seq is required of individuals, firms, or
business entities performing renovation, remodeling, maintenance, repairs, gut rehab,
demolition, carpentry, HVAC, roofing, siding, plumbing, painting, or electrical work, inside or
on the exterior surfaces of a dwelling unit or a child-occupied facility, if there is a danger of
lead-based paint hazards being generated
3302.3 i). - ANS-For interior work, the secure covering shall extend at least six feet (6ft)
beyond the perimeter of surfaces where work that disturbs painted surfaces is taking place
3302.3 j). - ANS-For exterior work, cover the soil, grass, or concrete with a taped-down or
otherwise secured plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material that will not
tear easily, and extend the covering to at least ten (10ft) beyond the perimeter of surfaces
where work that disturbs painted surfaces is taking place
3305.9 - ANS-All applications completed pursuant to this section shall be reviewed and
acted on within thirty (30) days of their receipt by DOEE
3315.8 How long do you have to submit a clearance report to the DOEE? - ANS-A copy of
each clearance report shall be submitted to DOEE by the property owner within seven (7)
business days of its issuance, either in PDF format by email, or by mail, a courier service, or
in person
3316.4 The raze or the demolition of a pre-1978 building, involving presumed or identified
lead based paint within or on the property, shall only be undertaken after a lead abatement
permit is issued for such activity by DOEE, - ANS-...If the property in question is within one
hundred (100ft) of a child-occupied facility, or, in the case of a demo that is limited to one or
several units within a multifamily property, if one or more of those units is on a floor that also
contains an occupied unit
after a lead abatement permit is issued for such activity by DOEE - ANS-If the property in
question is within 100 ft or a child occupied facility or in the case of a demolition that is
limited to one or several units within a multifamily property, if one or more of those units is on
a floor that also contains an occupied unit
Airborne lead OSHA (DC) - ANS-AL: 30 microgram per M^3
PEL: 50 microgram per M^3
, Child occupied facility - ANS-a building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978,
which as part of its function receives children under the age of six (6) on a regular basis, and
is required to obtain a certificate of occupancy as a precondition to performing that function.
the term "CHILD OCCUPIED FACILITY" may include a preschool, kindergarten classroom,
and child development facility. The location of a child-occupied facility as part of a larger
structure does not make the entire structure a child-occupied facility. Only the portion of the
facility occupied or regularly visited by children under the age of six (6) shall be considered
the child-occupied facility.
Define "elevated blood lead" level in the District - ANS-an excessive absorption of lead that
is a confirmed concentration of lead in whole blood of 20 µg/dl (micrograms of lead per
deciliter of whole blood) for a single venous test or of 15-19 µg/dl in two consecutive tests
taken 3 to 4 months apart.
Define "presumed lead-based paint" in the District - ANS-Paint or other surface coating
affixed to a component in or on a dwelling unit or child-occupied facility, constructed prior to
1978.
Define the term "renovation" in accordance with the District's lead law - ANS-Renovation
means the modification of any existing structure, or portion thereof, that results in the
disturbance of painted surfaces, unless that activity is performed as part of an abatement as
defined by this part (40 CFR 745.223). The term renovation includes (but is not limited to):
The removal, modification or repair of painted surfaces or painted components (e.g.,
modification of painted doors, surface restoration, window repair, surface preparation activity
(such as sanding, scraping, or other such activities that may generate paint dust)); the
removal of building components (e.g., walls, ceilings, plumbing, windows); weatherization
projects (e.g., cutting holes in painted surfaces to install blown-in insulation or to gain access
to attics, planing thresholds to install weather-stripping), and interim controls that disturb
painted surfaces. A renovation performed for the purpose of converting a building, or part of
a building, into target housing or a child-occupied facility is a renovation under this subpart.
The term renovation does not include minor repair and maintenance activities.
Describe how interim controls are handled when a Notice of Violation ("Notice") and/or Order
to Eliminate Lead-Based Paint Hazards ("Order") is issued from the District of Columbia
Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) - ANS-The law gives broad authority to the
District Government to enter such places and conduct a special form of lead inspection,
called a "risk assessment." A risk assessment determines where lead-based paint hazards
may exist in a given property. If a District official finds that a lead-based paint hazard is
present, then the property owner will receive a Notice of Violation or of Infraction from the
District, as well as an Order to Eliminate Lead-Based Paint Hazards, specifying where the
hazard is located and how the owner must go about eliminating it. A finding of a lead-based
paint hazard also triggers a legal requirement for DOEE to send an invoice to the property
owner, for recovery of the costs associated with conducting the risk assessment.
Describe the requirements for temporary relocation of tenants in the District - ANS-F.
Temporary moves Due to the seriousness of any identified lead-based paint hazards that
may be found in your home, the DC Government may require that you temporarily move, to
protect any child under six years of age or a pregnant woman living in your household from
possible exposure to lead. The cost of the temporary move will be paid for by the landlord.
The temporary move would last until all lead-based paint hazards are taken care of in your
home, and you've had a reasonable amount of time to move back to your home. The
Government must give you an "Order to Relocate" notice within five (5) days of the date
before the work to remove the lead begins. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING TEMPORARY
3301.1 - ANS-The interior and exterior of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities are
presumed to contain lead-based paint if constructed prior to 1978, and any paint that is
deteriorated, chipping, peeling, or otherwise not in intact condition is considered to be a
lead-based paint hazard and is prohibited
3301.2 - ANS-This presumption may be rebutted by a lead-based paint inspection report,
prepared by a lead-based paint inspector or a risk assessor, which documents that the paint
in questions is not lead-based paint
3302 (y) - ANS-Upon completion of work disturbing painted surfaces, clean all objects and
surfaces in the work area and within two (2ft) of the work area, in adherence with the specific
methods and requirements prescribed in 40 CFR 745.85(a)(5), and ensure that the work
area and those areas within two (2ft) of the work area have no visible dust or debris left after
the final work area cleanup has been completed.
3302.2 - ANS-Except as provided in 3303, the use of lead-safe work practices, as set forth in
this chapter and DC official code 8--231-01 et. seq is required of individuals, firms, or
business entities performing renovation, remodeling, maintenance, repairs, gut rehab,
demolition, carpentry, HVAC, roofing, siding, plumbing, painting, or electrical work, inside or
on the exterior surfaces of a dwelling unit or a child-occupied facility, if there is a danger of
lead-based paint hazards being generated
3302.3 i). - ANS-For interior work, the secure covering shall extend at least six feet (6ft)
beyond the perimeter of surfaces where work that disturbs painted surfaces is taking place
3302.3 j). - ANS-For exterior work, cover the soil, grass, or concrete with a taped-down or
otherwise secured plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material that will not
tear easily, and extend the covering to at least ten (10ft) beyond the perimeter of surfaces
where work that disturbs painted surfaces is taking place
3305.9 - ANS-All applications completed pursuant to this section shall be reviewed and
acted on within thirty (30) days of their receipt by DOEE
3315.8 How long do you have to submit a clearance report to the DOEE? - ANS-A copy of
each clearance report shall be submitted to DOEE by the property owner within seven (7)
business days of its issuance, either in PDF format by email, or by mail, a courier service, or
in person
3316.4 The raze or the demolition of a pre-1978 building, involving presumed or identified
lead based paint within or on the property, shall only be undertaken after a lead abatement
permit is issued for such activity by DOEE, - ANS-...If the property in question is within one
hundred (100ft) of a child-occupied facility, or, in the case of a demo that is limited to one or
several units within a multifamily property, if one or more of those units is on a floor that also
contains an occupied unit
after a lead abatement permit is issued for such activity by DOEE - ANS-If the property in
question is within 100 ft or a child occupied facility or in the case of a demolition that is
limited to one or several units within a multifamily property, if one or more of those units is on
a floor that also contains an occupied unit
Airborne lead OSHA (DC) - ANS-AL: 30 microgram per M^3
PEL: 50 microgram per M^3
, Child occupied facility - ANS-a building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978,
which as part of its function receives children under the age of six (6) on a regular basis, and
is required to obtain a certificate of occupancy as a precondition to performing that function.
the term "CHILD OCCUPIED FACILITY" may include a preschool, kindergarten classroom,
and child development facility. The location of a child-occupied facility as part of a larger
structure does not make the entire structure a child-occupied facility. Only the portion of the
facility occupied or regularly visited by children under the age of six (6) shall be considered
the child-occupied facility.
Define "elevated blood lead" level in the District - ANS-an excessive absorption of lead that
is a confirmed concentration of lead in whole blood of 20 µg/dl (micrograms of lead per
deciliter of whole blood) for a single venous test or of 15-19 µg/dl in two consecutive tests
taken 3 to 4 months apart.
Define "presumed lead-based paint" in the District - ANS-Paint or other surface coating
affixed to a component in or on a dwelling unit or child-occupied facility, constructed prior to
1978.
Define the term "renovation" in accordance with the District's lead law - ANS-Renovation
means the modification of any existing structure, or portion thereof, that results in the
disturbance of painted surfaces, unless that activity is performed as part of an abatement as
defined by this part (40 CFR 745.223). The term renovation includes (but is not limited to):
The removal, modification or repair of painted surfaces or painted components (e.g.,
modification of painted doors, surface restoration, window repair, surface preparation activity
(such as sanding, scraping, or other such activities that may generate paint dust)); the
removal of building components (e.g., walls, ceilings, plumbing, windows); weatherization
projects (e.g., cutting holes in painted surfaces to install blown-in insulation or to gain access
to attics, planing thresholds to install weather-stripping), and interim controls that disturb
painted surfaces. A renovation performed for the purpose of converting a building, or part of
a building, into target housing or a child-occupied facility is a renovation under this subpart.
The term renovation does not include minor repair and maintenance activities.
Describe how interim controls are handled when a Notice of Violation ("Notice") and/or Order
to Eliminate Lead-Based Paint Hazards ("Order") is issued from the District of Columbia
Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) - ANS-The law gives broad authority to the
District Government to enter such places and conduct a special form of lead inspection,
called a "risk assessment." A risk assessment determines where lead-based paint hazards
may exist in a given property. If a District official finds that a lead-based paint hazard is
present, then the property owner will receive a Notice of Violation or of Infraction from the
District, as well as an Order to Eliminate Lead-Based Paint Hazards, specifying where the
hazard is located and how the owner must go about eliminating it. A finding of a lead-based
paint hazard also triggers a legal requirement for DOEE to send an invoice to the property
owner, for recovery of the costs associated with conducting the risk assessment.
Describe the requirements for temporary relocation of tenants in the District - ANS-F.
Temporary moves Due to the seriousness of any identified lead-based paint hazards that
may be found in your home, the DC Government may require that you temporarily move, to
protect any child under six years of age or a pregnant woman living in your household from
possible exposure to lead. The cost of the temporary move will be paid for by the landlord.
The temporary move would last until all lead-based paint hazards are taken care of in your
home, and you've had a reasonable amount of time to move back to your home. The
Government must give you an "Order to Relocate" notice within five (5) days of the date
before the work to remove the lead begins. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING TEMPORARY
