INTERIM CONTROLS
(New Jersey Requirements Added in Italics)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
24 CFR 35.1330, Interim controls
35.1330 Interim controls
Interim controls of lead-based paint hazards identified in a risk assessment shall be conducted in
accordance with the provisions of this section. Interim control measures include paint stabilization of
deteriorated paint, treatments for friction and impact surfaces where levels of lead dust are above the
levels specified. (See N.J.A.C. 5:17-3.5, Lead hazards.) Interim controls may be performed in
combination with, or be replaced by, abatement methods.
(a) General requirements
(1) Only those interim control methods identified as acceptable methods in a current risk
assessment report shall be used to control identified hazards.
(2) Occupants of dwelling units where interim controls are being performed shall be protected
during the course of the work in accordance with 35.1345. (See Appendix 6-B, Occupant
protection and worksite preparation.)
(3) Testing shall be performed at the conclusion of interim control activities in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:17.
(4) A person performing interim controls must be trained in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:10-
6.6(g) (training).
(b) Paint stabilization
(1) Interim control treatments used to stabilize deteriorated lead-based paint shall be
performed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Interim control treatments of
intact, factory applied prime coatings on metal surfaces are not required. Finish coatings on
such surfaces shall be treated by interim controls if those coatings contain lead-based paint.
(2) Any physical defect in the substrate of a painted surface or component that is causing
deterioration of the surface or component shall be repaired before