(1) Chewable surfaces are required to be treated only if there is evidence that a child of less
than six years of age has chewed on the painted surface, and lead-based paint is known or
presumed to be present on the surface.
(2) Interim control treatments for chewable surfaces shall make the lead-based paint
inaccessible for chewing by children of less than six years of age. Examples include enclosures
or coatings that cannot be penetrated by the teeth of such children.
(e) Dust-lead hazard control
(1) Interim control treatments used to control dust-lead hazards shall be performed in
accordance with the requirements of this section. Additional information on dust removal is
found in the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in
Housing, particularly Chapter 11.
(2) Dust control shall involve a thorough cleaning of all horizontal surfaces, such as interior
window sills, window troughs, floors, and stairs, but excluding ceilings. All horizontal surfaces,
such as floors, stairs, window sills and window troughs, that are rough, pitted, or porous shall
be covered with a smooth, cleanable covering or coating, such as metal coil stock, plastic,
polyurethane, or linoleum.
(3) If a carpet is to remain, wipe samples shall be collected from the carpeted surfaces. For
test results that indicate lead levels above the clearance levels specified in N.J.A.C. 5:17, the
carpet shall be removed.
(f) Bare soil shall be treated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:10-6.6(j), Lead-safe maintenance
requirements for multiple dwellings.
History
HISTORY:
New Rule, R.2005 d.144, effective May 16, 2005.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 2106(a), 37 New Jersey Register 1754(c).
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