Section He-P 1608.02 - Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Inspections and Lead-Based Substance Inspections(a) A lead-based paint inspection shall: (1) Be conducted by either a lead inspector or risk assessor licensed in accordance with He-P 1612;(2) Identify all components within a dwelling, dwelling unit, or child-care facility with coating which meets the definition of lead-based paint;(3) Consist of testing all components for lead-based paint including sampling and analysis methods as listed in He-P 1608.04 on all surfaces of each painted, varnished, or otherwise coated component of the dwelling, dwelling unit, or child care facility. (b) A lead-based substance inspection shall consist of all the requirements for conducting a lead-based inspection in accordance with He-P 1608.02 and the following: (1) Collecting soil samples for analysis in accordance with He-P 1608.04 if bare soil is located in any of the following areas:a. In a child's play area;b. Within 5 feet of the foundation area; orc. Within 100 feet of the foundation when the total surface area of the bare soil is equal to or greater than one square yard or 9 square feet; and(2) Collecting single surface or composite dust samples and submitting the samples to a certified laboratory for analysis in accordance with procedures set forth in He-P 1608.04(b) and (c) from the following areas: a. In single family dwellings the samples shall be collected from the floor and a window well, or a windowsill when a well is not accessible, in each living area, hallway, and stairwell where a child is likely to come in contact with dust; orb. In a multi-family dwelling or child care facility the samples shall be collected from the floor and a window well, or a windowsill when a well is not accessible, in living and common areas to the dwelling unit or child care facility where a child is likely to come in contact with dust.(c) The licensed individual conducting the lead-based paint or lead-based substance inspection shall issue a report to the owner and department, as applicable, that complies with the requirements of He-P 1608.01(e).N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 1608.02
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Amended by Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13052, Effective 6/11/2020, Expires 6/11/2030