Clearance is a determination that no lead-based paint hazards remain in the area being cleared after which activities?

Clearance is a determination that no lead-based paint hazards remain in the area being cleared after which activities?

• A. Painting and resurfacing
• B. Weatherproofing
• C. Lead hazard controls or paint-disturbing renovation or maintenance
• D. Routine cleaning only

Answer: (C)

Clearance is the post-work check performed after activities that disturb lead-based paint and are aimed at reducing hazards. It ensures no lead hazards remain before the area is reoccupied. This check is required after lead hazard controls or any renovation/maintenance work that disturbs painted surfaces, because such work can generate lead dust or debris. Weatherproofing or routine cleaning do not involve disturbing lead paint to create hazards, so they typically don’t require this clearance check. In practice, clearance involves a visual inspection and may include dust sampling to verify that lead-dust levels meet the applicable standards before people reuse the space.

Clearance is the post-work check performed after activities that disturb lead-based paint and are aimed at reducing hazards. It ensures no lead hazards remain before the area is reoccupied. This check is required after lead hazard controls or any renovation/maintenance work that disturbs painted surfaces, because such work can generate lead dust or debris. Weatherproofing or routine cleaning do not involve disturbing lead paint to create hazards, so they typically don’t require this clearance check. In practice, clearance involves a visual inspection and may include dust sampling to verify that lead-dust levels meet the applicable standards before people reuse the space.