Preparing for a Lead Dust Wipe Inspection

Areas to look at: Interior and Exterior (based on MDE update of HB1163, 10/1/01):

Check all painted areas to make sure paint is intact (not peeling chipping or cracking.)

• Window frames
• Window sills
• Window wells (the area where window drops down onto flat surface)
• Baseboards
• Doors and door frames
• Walls
• Spouting, downspouts, soffit, fascia
• Porches, Steps
• Any outbuildings & structures accessible to tenant

   

Vacuum carpets (use of HEPA vacuum is recommended.)

Vinyl floors should be clean.

All rooms considered part of the living area would be inspected, including laundry areas that are separate from another room (example: basements.)  Ask about any in question!!

Correcting areas of concern

Clean area with Spic N' Span or Simple Green or very LIGHT solution of TSP (do not use TSP on vinyl) before any painting.

If scraping paint, mist with water before scraping or sanding. Keep dust wet.

Clean with paper towels and suggested cleaners (wiping one way, not back and forth.)

Paint; or in some cases cover wells with aluminum coil stock and caulk around.

Make sure when scraping or sanding to cover the floor area with plastic to be disposed of.

After painting allow paint to dry before lowering window or shield with cardboard while lowering window. Dump dust from cardboard into trash. Using wax paper between painted surfaces will keep paint from sticking and can be used as a shield while lowering windows.

Day of Inspection

Exterior of building and common areas will be visually inspected to assure that no chipping peeling paint is present. Visual is also done on the unit being inspected.

One hour prior to inspection or right before inspection in cases where storm windows are not present, clean with Spic N' Span solution or Simple Green and paper towels (one way across) on sills and wells.  Also make sure floors areas are clean.

Inspections are done on sills & wells or floor and wells at the discretion of the Inspector.

If replacement windows are present only sill or floor areas are tested.

If no windows are present a floor area would be tested.

Please feel free to call with any questions concerning any of these steps.