Cal. Civ. Code § 5:28-App.2-A
APPENDIX 2-A
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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 N.J.A.C. 5:28-2 Appendix 2-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. 5:28-2.1(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 treating the surface or component. Examples of defective substrate conditions include dry rot, rust, moisture-related defects, crumbling plaster, and missing siding or other components that are not securely fastened. (3) Before applying new paint, all loose paint and other loose material shall be removed from the surface to be treated. Acceptable methods for preparing the surface to be treated include wet scraping, wet sanding, and power sanding performed in conjunction with a HEPA filtered local exhaust attachment operated according to the manufacturer's instructions. (4) Lead-safe work practices shall be performed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:28-2.1(i). (5) Paint stabilization shall include the application of a new protective coating or paint. The surface substrate shall be dry and protected from future moisture damage before applying a new protective coating or paint. All protective coatings and paints shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. (c) Friction and impact surfaces (1) Friction surfaces are required to be treated only if: (i) Lead dust levels on the nearest horizontal surface underneath the friction surface (e.g., the window sill, window trough, or floor) are equal to or greater than the standards specified. (See N.J.A.C. 5:17-3.5, Lead hazards.) (ii) There is evidence that the paint surface is subject to abrasion; and (iii) Lead-based paint is known or presumed to be present on the friction surface. (2) Impact surfaces are required to be treated only if: (i) Paint on an impact surface is damaged or otherwise deteriorated; (ii) The damaged paint is caused by impact from a related building component (such as a door knob that knocks into a wall, or a door that knocks against its door frame); and (iii) Lead-based paint is known or presumed to be present on the impact surface. (3) Examples of building components that may contain friction or impact surfaces include the following: (i) Window systems; (ii) Doors; (iii) Stair treads and risers; (iv) Baseboards; (v) Drawers and cabinets; and (vi) Porches, decks, interior floors, and any other painted surfaces that are abraded, rubbed, or impacted. (4) Interim control treatments for friction surfaces shall eliminate friction points or treat the friction surface so that paint is not subject to abrasion. Examples of acceptable treatments include rehanging and/or planing doors so that the door does not rub against the door frame, and installing window channel guides that reduce or eliminate abrasion of painted surfaces. Paint on stair treads and floors shall be protected with a durable cover or coating that will prevent abrasion of the painted surfaces. Examples of acceptable materials include carpeting, tile, and sheet flooring. (5) Interim control treatments for impact surfaces shall protect the paint from impact. Examples of acceptable treatments include treatments that eliminate impact with the paint surface, such as a door stop to prevent a door from striking a wall or baseboard. (6) Interim control for impact or friction surfaces does not include covering such a surface with a coating or other treatment, such as painting over the surface, that does not protect lead-based paint from impact or abrasion. (d) Chewable surfaces (1) Chewable surfaces are required to be treated only if there is evidence that a child of less than 6 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 6 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. 5:28-2.1(j).
N.J.A.C. § 5:28, Appendix 2-A establishes the standards for interim controls—temporary measures used to reduce or eliminate lead-based paint hazards identified through a risk assessment in residential dwellings. The rule covers a range of surfaces and conditions, including deteriorated paint, friction and impact surfaces, chewable surfaces, and dust-lead hazards, specifying when and how each type must be treated. Interim controls may be used alongside or instead of full abatement, but all work must be performed by trained individuals and followed by post-work testing to confirm hazards have been adequately addressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:28, Appendix 2-A generally ensure that any interim control work is performed only by individuals trained in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:28-2.1(g), and that only methods identified as acceptable in a current risk assessment report are used. Compliant operators address underlying substrate defects before stabilizing paint, use lead-safe work practices during surface preparation, and apply protective coatings per manufacturer recommendations. Post-work testing under N.J.A.C. 5:17 is a required step, and occupant protection measures consistent with Appendix 2-B must be in place throughout the work period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in dwellings where interim lead-hazard controls are being performed have protections under N.J.A.C. § 5:28, Appendix 2-A, including requirements that occupants be shielded during the work and that post-work testing confirm hazards are controlled. If a tenant believes work was performed by an untrained person, that required testing was skipped, or that lead hazards were not properly addressed, they may raise these concerns with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with lead-paint regulations. Tenants can also reference N.J.A.C. 5:17 standards when evaluating whether clearance testing results meet the applicable thresholds.
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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