§6-802. Definitions.


In this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Certified Lead Inspector. A person who is certified by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as qualified by training and experience to conduct comprehensive lead inspections and risk assessments.

(2) Comprehensive Lead Inspection. A surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation.

(3) Lead-based Paint. Paint or other surface coatings that contain lead in excess of limits established by Federal Law or Regulation.

(4) Lead-based Paint Hazard. Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction surfaces or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as established by the appropriate Federal agency or the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

(5) Risk Assessment. An on-site investigation to determine and report the existence, nature, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards in residential dwellings, including:

(a) information gathering regarding the age and history of the housing and occupancy by children under age 6;

(b) visual inspection;

(c) limited wipe sampling or other environmental sampling;

(d) other activity as may be appropriate; and

(e) provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation.