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What are the regulatory levels for lead in settled dust (wipe samples)?

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What are the regulatory levels for lead in settled dust (wipe samples)?

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The Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing” published by HUD in June 1995 and the US EPA Toxic Control Substances Act (TSCA Title IV), have published the following lead in settled dust recommendations: Floors > 40 g/ft2 Window sills > 200 g/ft2 California Title 17 sets forth the following regulatory levels: Interior floor surfaces > 50 g/ft2 Interior horizontal window surfaces > 250 g/ft2 Exterior floor and exterior horizontal window surfaces > 800 g/ft2