24 C.F.R. § 35.1315
§ 35.1315 Collection and laboratory analysis of samples. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
All paint chip, dust, or soil samples shall be collected and analyzed in accordance with standards established either by a State or Indian tribe under a program authorized by EPA in accordance with 40 CFR part 745, subpart Q, or by the EPA in accordance with 40 CFR 745.227, and as further provided in this subpart.
Section 35.1315 establishes that any paint chip, dust, or soil samples taken in connection with lead-based paint evaluations must be gathered and tested using methods that meet specific federal or state standards. Those standards are set either by a state or Indian tribe operating under an EPA-authorized program (governed by 40 CFR part 745, subpart Q) or directly by the EPA under 40 CFR 745.227. The rule ensures that sampling and laboratory work follows a consistent, recognized framework rather than ad hoc procedures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35.1315, property owners and managers who are required to conduct lead-based paint sampling must ensure that the individuals collecting samples and the laboratories analyzing them are operating under EPA-recognized standards—either those established by the applicable state or Indian tribe program or those set directly by EPA. Compliant operators typically verify that their hired inspectors or risk assessors hold credentials recognized under the relevant authorized program and that samples are sent to laboratories certified under those same standards. Keeping documentation of the credentials and certifications used for each sampling event is a common practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35.1315 gives tenants a basis to understand that any lead-based paint sampling conducted in their home is supposed to follow strict federal or state-authorized standards for both collection and laboratory analysis—not informal or uncertified methods. If a tenant has reason to believe that sampling was performed by uncredentialed individuals or analyzed by a non-certified laboratory, that concern can be raised with a local housing authority, a HUD field office, or a tenant-rights organization familiar with lead paint regulations. Tenants can also ask to see documentation confirming that the sampling professionals and laboratories involved met the standards required under § 35.1315.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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