Lead Questions
What are exemptions to Target Housing ? - ANS-Zero bedroom dwelling units, housing
exclusively for the elderly or disabled, housing certified as lead free by an accredited
lead inspector, emergencies.
How long should water not be used prior to sampling for lead ? - ANS-6 hours
What is the lead hazard for soil in an area not frequented by children ? - ANS-1,200
ppm
What is the lead hazard for soil in an area frequented by children ? - ANS-400 ppm
What is the clearance criteria for utilizing composite sampling ? - ANS-1/2 the number
of sub samples divided by the clearance criteria
What is a multi family dwelling, according to HUD guidelines ? - ANS-21 or more units
for housing constructed prior to 1960 or of unknown age and 10 or more units for
housing constructed between 1960 and 1977
What
what standards must wipe samples conform to according to EPA ? - ANS-E-1792
An inspector collected a wipe sample from a window sill that is 17 inches long and 2.5
inches wide. The lab results for lead was 226 micro grams. How much lead is there in
micro grams per square foot. ? - ANS-800 um/SF
What is the objective of a lead risk assessment ? - ANS-Discover the existence , nature,
severity, and location of a lead hazard and recommend control options to eliminate the
hazard.
What is the chemical symbol for lead ? - ANS-Pb
What is the melting point of lead ? - ANS-621 degrees farenheights
What are some of the characteristics for lead ? - ANS-Soft, high density, blue grey
metal.
, What is pica ? - ANS-Placing non food items into the mouth.
What is target housing. - ANS-Housing constructed prior to 1978
What is body burden ? - ANS-Total amount of lead stored into the body.
What body systems are affected by lead ? - ANS-CNS, Blood forming, circulatory,
reproductive.
What is the CDC's level of concern for lead in a child - ANS-5 micro grams /deciliter
What is chelation ? - ANS-The medical treatment to remove metals from the body
What is a lead based paint hazard > - ANS-Any deteriorated lead based paint.
What is lead based paint level using an XRF, according to EPA & HUD - ANS-1.0
mg/cm 2
What is lead based paint level using an AAS (atomic absorption spectroscopy)
according to EPA and HUD ? - ANS-0.5 % or 5000 ppm
What is the lead hazard criteria for dust on the floor ? - ANS-40 micro grams per sq ft
What is the lead hazard criteria for dust on the window sill - ANS-250 micro grams per
square foot
What is the lead hazard criteria for dust on the window well ? - ANS-400 micro grams
per SF.
What is the safe drinking water standard for lead from water distribution systems -
ANS-15 ppb 0.015 mg
What is OSHA medical removal limit for lead in a worker - ANS-50 ug/dl
What is the safe drinking water standard for lead from individual faucets according to
HID 2012 guidelines > - ANS-20 ppb
What is TCLP - ANS-Toxicity Characteristics Leachate Porcedure
What is the criteria for determining waste to be hazardous - ANS-5 pp,
What are exemptions to Target Housing ? - ANS-Zero bedroom dwelling units, housing
exclusively for the elderly or disabled, housing certified as lead free by an accredited
lead inspector, emergencies.
How long should water not be used prior to sampling for lead ? - ANS-6 hours
What is the lead hazard for soil in an area not frequented by children ? - ANS-1,200
ppm
What is the lead hazard for soil in an area frequented by children ? - ANS-400 ppm
What is the clearance criteria for utilizing composite sampling ? - ANS-1/2 the number
of sub samples divided by the clearance criteria
What is a multi family dwelling, according to HUD guidelines ? - ANS-21 or more units
for housing constructed prior to 1960 or of unknown age and 10 or more units for
housing constructed between 1960 and 1977
What
what standards must wipe samples conform to according to EPA ? - ANS-E-1792
An inspector collected a wipe sample from a window sill that is 17 inches long and 2.5
inches wide. The lab results for lead was 226 micro grams. How much lead is there in
micro grams per square foot. ? - ANS-800 um/SF
What is the objective of a lead risk assessment ? - ANS-Discover the existence , nature,
severity, and location of a lead hazard and recommend control options to eliminate the
hazard.
What is the chemical symbol for lead ? - ANS-Pb
What is the melting point of lead ? - ANS-621 degrees farenheights
What are some of the characteristics for lead ? - ANS-Soft, high density, blue grey
metal.
, What is pica ? - ANS-Placing non food items into the mouth.
What is target housing. - ANS-Housing constructed prior to 1978
What is body burden ? - ANS-Total amount of lead stored into the body.
What body systems are affected by lead ? - ANS-CNS, Blood forming, circulatory,
reproductive.
What is the CDC's level of concern for lead in a child - ANS-5 micro grams /deciliter
What is chelation ? - ANS-The medical treatment to remove metals from the body
What is a lead based paint hazard > - ANS-Any deteriorated lead based paint.
What is lead based paint level using an XRF, according to EPA & HUD - ANS-1.0
mg/cm 2
What is lead based paint level using an AAS (atomic absorption spectroscopy)
according to EPA and HUD ? - ANS-0.5 % or 5000 ppm
What is the lead hazard criteria for dust on the floor ? - ANS-40 micro grams per sq ft
What is the lead hazard criteria for dust on the window sill - ANS-250 micro grams per
square foot
What is the lead hazard criteria for dust on the window well ? - ANS-400 micro grams
per SF.
What is the safe drinking water standard for lead from water distribution systems -
ANS-15 ppb 0.015 mg
What is OSHA medical removal limit for lead in a worker - ANS-50 ug/dl
What is the safe drinking water standard for lead from individual faucets according to
HID 2012 guidelines > - ANS-20 ppb
What is TCLP - ANS-Toxicity Characteristics Leachate Porcedure
What is the criteria for determining waste to be hazardous - ANS-5 pp,
