DU204SA-15-R-0002_Attachment_2.pdf

Attachment 2 to Section J

Table 2. Visual Assessment for Deteriorated Paint

Type Description and Discussion

Deteriorated paint or other coatings

Inspect painted surfaces for deteriorated conditions. Record the presence of any deteriorated paint surface since these surfaces can cause lead poisoning from direct ingestion of paint chips, and can be a primary source of lead in dust and in soil. Deteriorated conditions include paint or other coatings that are chalking, checking, cracking, or flaking. Data to be recorded for each observed incidence shall include the location, the type of deteriorated condition, the magnitude of the deteriorated condition, the potential cause of the deterioration, and whether the location can be reached by children under age 6.

The identification of deteriorated paint is based, in large part, on the judgment of the individual conducting the visual assessment. As such, incidental blemishes in painted surfaces due to factors such as nail holes or hairline cracks should not be classified as deteriorated paint by the inspector or visual assessor.

Paint chip and/or paint debris accumulation

Inspect areas prone to paint chip/paint debris accumulation including, but not limited to window areas, along baseboard moldings, room corners at the edges of door thresholds, beneath radiators, on window sills beneath air conditioners, and on other surfaces near or under surfaces with deteriorated conditions. Airflow dynamics of the structure should be considered to help inspect areas likely to accumulate paint chips and paint debris. Data to be recorded for each observed incidence shall include the location and the magnitude of any accumulation.