#8B Lead Safe Housing Rule
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MEMORANDUM
August 14, 2009August 13, 2009
TO: Community Development Authority (CDA)
FROM: Randy Zwieg, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist II
SUBJECT: Item #8 Review and Approval of a revision to the Lead Safe Housing Rule
addendum for inclusion into the Home Improvement Program manual.
Background/Analysis:
On June 17, 2009, the CDA approved the inclusion of the lead-safe housing rule practices
into the Home Improvement Program manual. Upon review by the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it was determined that the manual does not fully
identify all of the lead based paint requirements by activity.
Therefore, the steps listed (page 6) to identify eligibility of the Lead Safe Housing Rule
(LSHR) has been revised to more accurately reflect the requirements of the LSHR.
Specifically, requirements for projects in excess of $25,000 have now been included. A
chart, Summary of Lead Based Paint Requirements by Activity, replaces the steps listed on
page 6 in the previous manual.
This change reflects the department’s current practice and the Lead Safe Housing Rule.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that the revision to the addendum be approved and incorporated
into the Home Improvement Program manual.
cc: Jennifer Petruzzello, Neighborhood Services Director
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