24 C.F.R. § 35.1335
§ 35.1335 Standard treatments. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
Standard treatments shall be conducted in accordance with this section. (a) Paint stabilization. All deteriorated paint on exterior and interior surfaces located on the residential property shall be stabilized in accordance with § 35.1330(a)(b), or abated in accordance with § 35.1325. (b) Smooth and cleanable horizontal surfaces. All horizontal surfaces, such as uncarpeted floors, stairs, interior 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. (c) Correcting dust-generating conditions. Conditions causing friction or impact of painted surfaces shall be corrected in accordance with § 35.1330(c)(4)-(6). (d) Bare residential soil. Bare soil shall be treated in accordance with the requirements of § 35.1330, unless it is found not to be a soil-lead hazard in accordance with § 35.1320(b). (e) Safe work practices. All standard treatments described in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section shall incorporate the use of safe work practices in accordance with § 35.1350. (f) Clearance. A clearance examination shall be performed in accordance with § 35.1340 at the conclusion of any lead hazard reduction activities. (g) Qualifications. An individual performing standard treatments must meet the training and/or supervision requirements of § 35.1330(a)(4).
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1335, residential properties subject to federal lead hazard rules must undergo a defined set of "standard treatments" when lead hazard reduction is required. These treatments cover deteriorated paint stabilization or abatement, smoothing rough horizontal surfaces to make them cleanable, correcting conditions that cause painted surfaces to rub or impact, and addressing bare soil that may contain lead. Every step of this work must use safe work practices, and a formal clearance examination must be completed once all activities are finished.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers covered by 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1335 generally ensure that all required standard treatments—paint stabilization, surface smoothing, dust-generating condition corrections, and bare-soil treatment—are carried out by individuals who meet the training and supervision qualifications referenced in the regulation. Compliant operators arrange for a clearance examination by a qualified examiner after all lead hazard reduction work is concluded, and they maintain documentation of both the work performed and the clearance results. Keeping records that demonstrate adherence to each element of § 35.1335 is a common practice among operators who manage federally assisted or regulated housing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in federally regulated housing have an interest in knowing that § 35.1335 establishes specific minimum steps a property must undergo when lead hazard reduction work is triggered, including paint stabilization, smoothing of rough horizontal surfaces, and a post-work clearance examination. If work has been performed but a clearance examination was never completed, or if surfaces remain rough and pitted after treatment, these conditions may represent a failure to comply with § 35.1335. Tenants who believe these requirements have not been met can document conditions, contact a local HUD field office or applicable housing authority, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for information about available complaint and enforcement paths.
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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