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Lead-based paint free housing “means target housing that has been found to be free of paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in excess of 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or 0.5 percent by weight” (40 CFR 745 Subpart F 745.103). For the purposes of this registry, the absence of paint or surface coatings is to be determined by a lead inspection in accordance with HUD standards. For the purposes of this registry, housing built during or after 1978 may be classified in this category. Housing built during or after 1978 is unlikely to have lead-based paint; however use of non-consumer coatings on furniture or components is possible.

Lead-safe housing means housing that exhibits “the complete absence of exposed lead bearing surfaces with clearance testing meeting published EPA standards” (St. Louis City Ordinance 64690 Section Two (M)). For the purposes of this registry, exposed surface means “(1) any interior surface of a dwelling or dwelling unit, or (2) any exterior surface of a dwelling or dwelling unit to which children may be commonly exposed” (St. Louis City Ordinance 64690 Section Two (G)). For the purposes of this registry, the Owner of such dwelling(s) or dwelling unit(s) shall make the dwelling or dwelling unit available for a reevaluation risk assessment at least every two years.

Lead-risk-reduced housing means target housing that more than two years ago was found free of lead-based paint hazards through a complete lead risk assessment; or target housing where lead-based paint hazards have been identified through a lead risk assessment or a combination lead inspection/risk assessment, controlled through a combination of interim controls or abatement techniques, and cleared by testing meeting published EPA standards. This category does not include any ongoing monitoring, and users of the housing registry are cautioned that additional or different lead hazards may have arisen since clearance was achieved.

Housing conservation compliant means target housing that has been found free of damaged, chipping, peeling, or flaking paint. No assessment or inspection has been done to determine if the paint contains lead. Dwellings that have received a Certificate of Inspection in the last year are listed as Housing Conservation Compliant. Users of the housing registry are cautioned that disturbance of painted or coated surfaces in this category of dwelling could release lead hazards.

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The terms “target housing” and “lead-based paint hazards” are defined in 40 CFR 745 Subparts L and D respectively.




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