Section He-P 1608.03 - Requirements for a Risk Assessment(a) Upon receipt of an order of lead hazard reduction, the owner shall have a risk assessment of the dwelling, dwelling unit, or child care facility conducted by a risk assessor licensed in accordance with He-P 1612 to identify all lead-based substances and lead exposure hazards. (b) A risk assessment shall include: (1) All requirements of a lead-based substance inspection as set forth in He-P 1608.02(b);(2) Collection of background information regarding the physical characteristics of the dwelling, dwelling unit(s), or child care facility, and occupant use patterns that might cause lead-based paint exposure;(3) Conducting a visual inspection to locate the existence of potential lead exposure hazards including paint which is located on chewable, friction, or impact surfaces or is in a damaged or deteriorated condition, and to assess the extent and causes of damages or deteriorated paint or lead exposure hazards; and(4) Testing each surface identified to be a potential lead exposure hazard by the visual inspection described in (3) above and having a distinct paint history for the presence of lead in accordance with He-P 1608.04.(c) The risk assessor shall prepare a written risk assessment report, which includes the following information: (1) All information required by He-P 1608.01(e);(2) Identification of all lead-based substances and lead exposure hazards as defined by RSA 130-A:1, XI and XVI including a description of the location, type, and condition;(3) Results of the visual inspection;(4) Any background information collected pursuant to He-P 1608.03(b)(2);(5) To the extent that they are used as part of the lead-based paint hazard determination, the results of any previous inspections or analyses for the presence of lead-based paint, or other lead exposure hazards;(6) A schematic site plan of the area or a written description of all dust and soil collection points;(7) Any observed conditions that could potentially create a lead exposure hazard or compromise the effectiveness of the lead hazard reduction technique such as water leaks, moisture, or mold;(8) Recommendations, if warranted, for a follow-up risk assessment, and as appropriate, any further action;(9) A description of interim controls or abatement options for each lead exposure hazard identified; and(10) If the use of an encapsulant or enclosure is recommended, the report shall recommend a maintenance and monitoring schedule for the encapsulant or enclosure.(d) Risk assessment reports prepared in (c) above on properties under order of lead hazard reduction shall be submitted to the department by the risk assessor within 10 calendar days of the risk assessment and receipt of all results of any samples analyzed from the environmental laboratory.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 1608.03
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Amended by Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13052, Effective 6/11/2020, Expires 6/11/2030