NJ Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor Exam Questions And
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according to 5:17-2.1, when did certification become required? - ANSWER January 1,
1996
clearance technician - ANSWER not qualified to perform evaluation and not qualified
to perform clearance after a lead abatement, unless the clearance technician is
employed by a certified contractor
local health departments or other public agencies performing lead evaluations shall not
be required to obtain certification to perform evaluations within their jurisdiction (T/F) -
ANSWER true
can there be any relationship between the individuals or business firms performing lead
abatement services other than clearance testing at a job site and the individuals or
business firms performing clearance testing at the same job site? - ANSWER NO-
conflict of interest
proof of insurance - ANSWER $1million in commercial general liability on an
occurrence basis with an "A" or better rating from AM best
permit is required pursuant to the uniform construction code....? - ANSWER NJAC 5:23
upon receipt of completed application, how many days does the department have to
issue certification or deny? - ANSWER 30 days
who must be notified of a job in writing within 10 days of change? - ANSWER
department of community affairs
how long is your lead certification good for? - ANSWER 2 years
civil penalties for violations - ANSWER $1000 for first offense and not exceeding $5000
for each subsequent offense
what should the contact between client and risk assessor contain? - ANSWER method
and number of samples being taken, precautions, duration and cost
, random sampling - ANSWER uses random number generator, if duplicate occurs,
leave it in sheet and go to next listed number
worst case sampling - ANSWER visual assessment, you pick which units
what is first thing risk assessor must do? - ANSWER determine if structure predates
1978. for structures built on or after January 1, 1978 no testing/ evaluation shall be
performed unless the owner acknowledges in writing that he or she has been informed
that such structures are considered lead safe and that the owner is requesting testing/
evaluation as a special precaution.
what chapters of the HUD guidelines are used? - ANSWER 5: risk assessment, 7: lead
inspection, 15: clearance
rules are adopted by the US EPA at...? - ANSWER 40 CFR 745
epa is also responsible for hazwaste. what test do they use? - ANSWER TCLP: toxicity
characteristic leachate procedure. 5ppm for lead present in waste
what rays does the lead gun emit? - ANSWER gamma rays
what is an EBL and who investigates? - ANSWER elevated blood lead, local health
authority
who calibrates the gun? - ANSWER manufacturer
who checks the calibration and how is it done? - ANSWER operator, checks every 4
hours or operation. according to HUD: also at beginning and end of inspection
What may be used to test surfaces in accordance with manufactures
recommendations? - ANSWER anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV)
clearance levels for lead dust on floors, sills, wells - ANSWER floors 40,
sills 250,
well 400
what is the purpose of clearance? - ANSWER re-occupancy
reports and certificates - ANSWER copy of the report shall be made available to
department upon request. shall also be signed, dated, identify the building, common
area, and dwelling units to which it applies.
a lead hazard screen shall be conducted by...? - ANSWER a risk assessor certified
Answers Verified 100% Correct
according to 5:17-2.1, when did certification become required? - ANSWER January 1,
1996
clearance technician - ANSWER not qualified to perform evaluation and not qualified
to perform clearance after a lead abatement, unless the clearance technician is
employed by a certified contractor
local health departments or other public agencies performing lead evaluations shall not
be required to obtain certification to perform evaluations within their jurisdiction (T/F) -
ANSWER true
can there be any relationship between the individuals or business firms performing lead
abatement services other than clearance testing at a job site and the individuals or
business firms performing clearance testing at the same job site? - ANSWER NO-
conflict of interest
proof of insurance - ANSWER $1million in commercial general liability on an
occurrence basis with an "A" or better rating from AM best
permit is required pursuant to the uniform construction code....? - ANSWER NJAC 5:23
upon receipt of completed application, how many days does the department have to
issue certification or deny? - ANSWER 30 days
who must be notified of a job in writing within 10 days of change? - ANSWER
department of community affairs
how long is your lead certification good for? - ANSWER 2 years
civil penalties for violations - ANSWER $1000 for first offense and not exceeding $5000
for each subsequent offense
what should the contact between client and risk assessor contain? - ANSWER method
and number of samples being taken, precautions, duration and cost
, random sampling - ANSWER uses random number generator, if duplicate occurs,
leave it in sheet and go to next listed number
worst case sampling - ANSWER visual assessment, you pick which units
what is first thing risk assessor must do? - ANSWER determine if structure predates
1978. for structures built on or after January 1, 1978 no testing/ evaluation shall be
performed unless the owner acknowledges in writing that he or she has been informed
that such structures are considered lead safe and that the owner is requesting testing/
evaluation as a special precaution.
what chapters of the HUD guidelines are used? - ANSWER 5: risk assessment, 7: lead
inspection, 15: clearance
rules are adopted by the US EPA at...? - ANSWER 40 CFR 745
epa is also responsible for hazwaste. what test do they use? - ANSWER TCLP: toxicity
characteristic leachate procedure. 5ppm for lead present in waste
what rays does the lead gun emit? - ANSWER gamma rays
what is an EBL and who investigates? - ANSWER elevated blood lead, local health
authority
who calibrates the gun? - ANSWER manufacturer
who checks the calibration and how is it done? - ANSWER operator, checks every 4
hours or operation. according to HUD: also at beginning and end of inspection
What may be used to test surfaces in accordance with manufactures
recommendations? - ANSWER anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV)
clearance levels for lead dust on floors, sills, wells - ANSWER floors 40,
sills 250,
well 400
what is the purpose of clearance? - ANSWER re-occupancy
reports and certificates - ANSWER copy of the report shall be made available to
department upon request. shall also be signed, dated, identify the building, common
area, and dwelling units to which it applies.
a lead hazard screen shall be conducted by...? - ANSWER a risk assessor certified
