EPA Lead Abatement Methods & Techniques 3

Question 1

What does the term 'interim controls' mean under EPA lead regulations?

Accepted Answer

Temporary measures to reduce lead exposure while deferring abatement

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Permanent removal of lead hazards

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Testing performed between abatement phases

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Controls applied only inside occupied rooms

Question 2

Which condition makes encapsulation inappropriate as a long-term abatement strategy?

Accepted Answer

The existing paint is already peeling or deteriorating

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The surface is horizontal

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The building is older than 1978

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The surface is painted white

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for performing lead abatement in a room?

Accepted Answer

Set up containment, abate, clean, clearance testing

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Abate, post signs, set up containment, clean

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Clean, abate, test, set up containment

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Post signs, abate, clean, remove containment

Question 4

When replacing windows as a lead abatement strategy, what must happen to the old window components?

Accepted Answer

They must be disposed of as lead hazardous waste

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They can be resold as architectural salvage

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They can be stored on-site indefinitely

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They should be cleaned and returned to the owner

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'paint stabilization'?

Accepted Answer

Repairing the surface to stop paint from peeling and applying a protective coating

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Complete removal of deteriorated paint down to bare wood

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Chemically neutralizing lead in existing paint

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Applying a thick layer of caulk over all painted surfaces

Question 6

Under EPA regulations, which surfaces are defined as 'impact surfaces' requiring special consideration during abatement?

Accepted Answer

Surfaces subject to damage from repeated striking, such as door stops and stair risers

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Surfaces that are wet or damp

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Surfaces higher than 6 feet from the floor

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Surfaces coated with oil-based paint