What are the regulatory levels for lead in paint?
• The HUD Guidelines consider lead levels of 0.5 percent lead by weight (AA analysis) or greater as lead-based paint which may be a potential hazard. • In 1978, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned lead-containing paint containing greater than 0.06% lead in residential paint. As a result, the congressionally established definition of “lead-based paint” under the Lead Based Poison Prevention Act (0.06%) automatically became effective. • In addition to lead content of paint, current OSHA regulations (e.g. 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead in Construction Standard) apply to all construction work where an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead. Therefore, any work performed on a surface containing any amount of lead must comply with this regulation. • Some cities and states are now setting their own standards. Contact the department of health in your local city or county to verify regulatory levels.
