EPA Lead Inspector
"poor" paint - more than 10 sq ft of deteriorated paint or exterior components w large surface
areas; OR more than 2 sq ft of deteriorated paint on interior components w large surface
areas; OR more than 10 % of total surface area of the component is deteriorated on interior /
exterior components w small surface areas
0-bedroom dwelling - any residential dwelling in which the living area is not separated from
the sleeping area. The term includes efficiencies, studio apartments, dormitory housing,
military barracks, and rentals of individual rooms in residential dwellings
3 reasons children more susceptible to EBLL - 1) development 2) habits 3) body stature
5 work disciplines - inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, abatement worker, project designer
abatement - any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based
paint. inclduing: removal of paint and dust, permanent encolsure or encapsulation of lead
based paint, replacement of painted surfaces, removing soil
accessible surface - "chewable" surfaces, ie. window sills
adequate quality control - means a plan or design in which ensures authenticity, integrity,
and accuracy of samples, including dust, soil, and paint chip film samples. Adequate quality
control includes provisions for representative sampling
binder - solid ingredients in a coating that hold the pigment particles in suspension and
attach them to the substrate.
blistering - formation of dome shaped projections in paints or varnish films resulting from
locals loss of adhesion and lifting of the
certified firm - a company, partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship, association, or other
business entity that performs lead-based paint activities to which EPA has issued a
certificate of approval
chalking - formation of a powder on the surface of a paint film caused by disintegration of the
binder during weathering. Can be affected by the choice of a pigment or binder
child occupied facility - -building/ portion of building built before 1978
-visited by same child under 6 years of age twice a week, 3 hours at a time OR combined
weekly visit lasts 6 hours
clearance levels (definition) - values that indicate the maximum amount of lead permitted in
dust on surface following completion of an abatement activity
component/ building component - specific design or structural elements or fixtures of a
building, residential dwelling, or child-occupied facility that are distinguished from each other
by form, function, and location
concentration - relative content of a specific substance contained within a larger mass, such
as the amount of lead (in micrograms per gram or parts per million by weight) in sample of
dust or soil
containment - process to protect workers and the environment by controlling exposures to
the lead-contaminated dust and debris created during an abatement
deteriorated paint - chipping, chalking, flaking
dripline - area within 3 feet surrounding the perimeter of a building
"poor" paint - more than 10 sq ft of deteriorated paint or exterior components w large surface
areas; OR more than 2 sq ft of deteriorated paint on interior components w large surface
areas; OR more than 10 % of total surface area of the component is deteriorated on interior /
exterior components w small surface areas
0-bedroom dwelling - any residential dwelling in which the living area is not separated from
the sleeping area. The term includes efficiencies, studio apartments, dormitory housing,
military barracks, and rentals of individual rooms in residential dwellings
3 reasons children more susceptible to EBLL - 1) development 2) habits 3) body stature
5 work disciplines - inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, abatement worker, project designer
abatement - any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based
paint. inclduing: removal of paint and dust, permanent encolsure or encapsulation of lead
based paint, replacement of painted surfaces, removing soil
accessible surface - "chewable" surfaces, ie. window sills
adequate quality control - means a plan or design in which ensures authenticity, integrity,
and accuracy of samples, including dust, soil, and paint chip film samples. Adequate quality
control includes provisions for representative sampling
binder - solid ingredients in a coating that hold the pigment particles in suspension and
attach them to the substrate.
blistering - formation of dome shaped projections in paints or varnish films resulting from
locals loss of adhesion and lifting of the
certified firm - a company, partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship, association, or other
business entity that performs lead-based paint activities to which EPA has issued a
certificate of approval
chalking - formation of a powder on the surface of a paint film caused by disintegration of the
binder during weathering. Can be affected by the choice of a pigment or binder
child occupied facility - -building/ portion of building built before 1978
-visited by same child under 6 years of age twice a week, 3 hours at a time OR combined
weekly visit lasts 6 hours
clearance levels (definition) - values that indicate the maximum amount of lead permitted in
dust on surface following completion of an abatement activity
component/ building component - specific design or structural elements or fixtures of a
building, residential dwelling, or child-occupied facility that are distinguished from each other
by form, function, and location
concentration - relative content of a specific substance contained within a larger mass, such
as the amount of lead (in micrograms per gram or parts per million by weight) in sample of
dust or soil
containment - process to protect workers and the environment by controlling exposures to
the lead-contaminated dust and debris created during an abatement
deteriorated paint - chipping, chalking, flaking
dripline - area within 3 feet surrounding the perimeter of a building
