DHS 163.42(2)(a)6.b.b. Collect one or more composite dust sample consisting of 4 separate dust samples from the window troughs or 4 separate dust samples from interior sills of windows that are most frequently operated or where a child under age 6 years would most likely come into contact with dust. DHS 163.42(2)(a)6.c.c. For a dwelling unit in a multi-family dwelling, collect dust samples under subd. 8. from common areas where a child under age 6 years would most likely come into contact with dust in addition to the samples collected under subd. 6. a. and b. DHS 163.42(2)(a)7.7. ‘Single surface dust samples of a dwelling unit.’ Collect single-surface dust samples from a dwelling unit as follows: DHS 163.42(2)(a)7.a.a. Collect a minimum of 4 dust samples from floors in rooms and areas that might be frequented by children under age 6, with samples collected from areas of the floor where a child under age 6 would most likely come into contact with dust, such as a play area within a room, a high-traffic walkway and underneath windows. DHS 163.42(2)(a)7.b.b. Collect one dust sample from a window trough of a window that is commonly operated or where a child under age 6 years would most likely come into contact with dust. DHS 163.42(2)(a)7.c.c. Excluding the window from which the sample under subd. 7. b. was taken, collect a minimum of 3 dust samples from interior windowsills in rooms or areas where a child under age 6 years would likely come into contact with dust. Select windows that are frequently operated or where a child under age 6 years would most likely come into contact with dust. DHS 163.42(2)(a)7.d.d. For a dwelling unit in a multi-family dwelling, collect dust samples under subd. 8., from common areas where a child under 6 years would most likely come into contact with dust in addition to the samples collected under subd. 7. a. to c. DHS 163.42(2)(a)8.8. ‘Single surface dust samples of dwelling common areas.’ Collect single surface dust samples of dwelling common areas as follows: DHS 163.42(2)(a)8.a.a. Collect window and floor dust samples from common areas adjacent to the dwelling. DHS 163.42(2)(a)8.b.b. Collect window and floor samples from other common areas where a child under age 6 would likely come into contact with dust. DHS 163.42(2)(a)9.9. ‘Single-surface dust samples of other premises.’ For a child-occupied facility or premises other than a dwelling, collect single-surface dust samples as follows: DHS 163.42(2)(a)9.a.a. Window and floor samples in each room, hallway or stairwell used by a child under age 6 years. DHS 163.42(2)(a)9.b.b. Collect window and floor dust samples from common areas adjacent to the child-occupied facility or other premises. DHS 163.42(2)(a)9.c.c. Collect window and floor samples from other common areas where a child under 6 years of age would likely come into contact with dust. DHS 163.42(2)(a)10.10. ‘Collection of soil samples.’ Soil analysis is not required unless bare soil is present. If bare soil is present, collect soil samples for analysis of lead concentrations from the following locations: DHS 163.42(2)(a)11.11. ‘Analysis by a recognized laboratory.’ Have any collected paint chip, dust or soil samples analyzed by a recognized laboratory to determine any detectable levels of lead that can be quantified numerically. DHS 163.42(2)(b)(b) Submission of registration form. Following instructions provided by the department, a lead company shall complete and submit the lead-safe investigation registration form to the department within 10 working days of completing the lead-safe investigation or receiving any laboratory results, whichever is later. The registration form shall be submitted using an electronic format provided by the department or an alternative method approved by the department. DHS 163.42(2)(c)(c) Verification of qualification and registration. The lead company shall follow the instructions provided by the department to issue the certificate of lead-safe status to the property owner within 10 days after receiving verification of qualification and registration from the department. DHS 163.42(2)(d)1.1. If a certified lead company conducts a lead-safe investigation and submits the registration form to the department under par. (b) within 10 working days after completion of the lead-safe investigation, including receipt of any laboratory results, and if the department determines the dwelling unit, dwelling or premises meets the standards for registered lead-safe property, the certificate shall be valid on the date the on-site sampling was completed. DHS 163.42(2)(d)2.2. If a lead company fails to submit the registration form within 10 working days under (b), the certificate shall be valid on the date the dwelling unit, dwelling or premises met the standards, as determined by the department based on evidence submitted by the property owner or lead company. DHS 163.42(2)(e)1.1. ‘General criteria for determining the expiration date.’ For property meeting the registered lead-safe property standards under sub. (1), a certificate of lead-safe status shall be given an expiration date based on the component that is most likely to cause or become a lead-based paint hazard before any other component. A component that is proven to be lead-free shall be excluded from consideration. A component that has been enclosed or encapsulated according to documented methodologies shall be excluded from consideration under subds. 1. to 5. To determine the expiration date, select the shortest duration under subds. 2. to 7. based only on the components subject to the lead-safe investigation under sub. (2) (a) 2. DHS 163.42(2)(e)2.2. ‘Nine months.’ The presence of paint on an impact or friction surface of a window well or trough, window channel, or window sash shall result in a certificate of lead-safe status being issued for no more than 9 months when paint is not proven to be lead-free and the painted surface is not enclosed by a durable material that protects the paint from impact and abrasion. DHS 163.42 NoteNote: The 9-month certificate is intended to allow recognition of temporary measures, such as removing dust-lead and debris created by impact and friction, while more permanent lead hazard reduction continues. Under sub. (4), no more than 2 applications for a 9-month certificate may be submitted unless the property owner provides the department with a reason why an additional 9-month certificate is necessary.
DHS 163.42(2)(e)3.3. ‘One year.’ The presence of any of the following conditions shall result in a certificate of lead-safe status being issued for no more than one year unless the paint is proven to be lead-free: DHS 163.42(2)(e)3.a.a. In a dwelling unit or common area, paint is present on a floor and the painted surface is not covered by an intact lead-free topcoat or by a durable material or carpeting that protects the paint from abrasion. DHS 163.42(2)(e)3.b.b. In a dwelling unit or common area, paint is present under an intact lead-free topcoat of the traffic area of a stair tread and the painted surface is not covered by a durable material or carpeting that protects the paint from abrasion. DHS 163.42(2)(e)3.c.c. Paint is present on a drawer of a built-in cabinet, malfunctioning door, or on any other interior friction surface not otherwise described and the painted friction surface is not covered by a durable material that protects the paint from abrasion. DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.4. ‘Three years.’ The presence of any of the following conditions shall result in a certificate of lead-safe status being issued for no more than 3 years unless the paint is proven to be lead-free: DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.a.a. Paint is present on an exterior sill, interior sill or stool, casing, head, jamb, glazing, caulk, putty or any other component of a window that is not an impact or friction surface under subd. 1. DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.b.b. Paint is present and exposed on any exterior horizontal surface or any of the following exterior components: floor, porch, stair system. DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.c.c. Other than paint on a window well or trough under subd. 1., paint is present and exposed to damage by the impact of another component striking the painted component, such as a door striking a baseboard or chair rail. DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.e.e. A component shows evidence of mold, mildew, moisture or water damage where paint is present, but no evidence of an active leak. DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.f.f. In a dwelling unit or common area, paint is present under an intact lead-free topcoat of a floor and the painted surface is not covered by a durable material or carpeting that protects the paint from abrasion. DHS 163.42(2)(e)4.g.g. In an enclosed area that is locked and secured against access by occupants other than the property owner or the property owner’s family, agent or employee, paint is present on a floor or the traffic area of a stair tread and the painted surface is not covered by a lead-free topcoat or by a durable material or carpeting that protects the paint from abrasion. DHS 163.42(2)(e)5.5. ‘Five years.’ Unless the paint is proven to be lead-free, the presence of paint on an exterior component not described under subds. 1. to 3., 5. or 6., such as siding, porch ceiling, gutter, downspout, soffit or facia, shall result in a certificate of lead-safe status being issued for no more than 5 years. DHS 163.42(2)(e)6.6. ‘Ten years.’ Unless the paint is proven to be lead-free, the presence of paint on an interior component that is not described under subds. 1. to 3., 5. or 6., such as a wall, ceiling or painted floor covered by wall-to-wall carpeting, shall result in a certificate of lead-safe status being issued for no more than 10 years. DHS 163.42(2)(e)7.7. ‘Twenty years.’ A certificate of lead-safe status shall be issued for no more than 20 years when all paint that has not been proven to be lead-free has been fully enclosed with durable material that does not allow dust or debris from the paint to escape into the environment. DHS 163.42(2)(f)1.1. In addition to fees charged by the lead company for the lead-safe investigation and laboratory analysis, the property owner shall pay a lead-safe certificate fee of $25 to the lead company issuing a lead-safe certificate and the lead company shall forward payment to the department before the 10th day of the month following issuance. DHS 163.42(2)(f)2.2. In addition to the fee under subd. 1., a lead company that submits a lead-safe report using an approved alternative under par. (b) shall pay a $25 handling fee. DHS 163.42(2)(f)3.3. If a property owner requests the department to issue a duplicate or an amended certificate of lead-safe status, the property owner shall submit a fee of $25, payable to the department of health services. DHS 163.42(3)(3) Conditions for maintaining a certificate of lead-safe status. DHS 163.42(3)(a)(a) Requirement to comply. The property owner shall comply with all of the conditions for maintaining a certificate of lead-safe status under pars. (b) to (h). DHS 163.42 NoteNote: A quantity of dust-lead small enough to cover a finger tip is sufficient to cause a child to have a lead exposure. Even a blood level of 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood might decrease a child’s reading ability by 10%. Dust-lead is created when lead-based paint deteriorates due to the effects of water or moisture or due to age, which might be evidenced by flaking, chipping, peeling, chalking, alligatoring or other cracking. Dust-lead is also created when lead-based paint is subject to friction, impact, or other disturbance, such as by activities involving sanding, scraping, sawing, planing, cutting, burning, and heating to high temperatures.
DHS 163.42(3)(b)1.1. ‘Applicability.’ This requirement applies to a property owner when a registered lead-safe property includes a dwelling unit or premises that is occupied by someone other than the property owner or the property owner’s immediate family. DHS 163.42(3)(b)2.a.a. For tenancy of a dwelling unit under a rental agreement, the property owner shall ensure that a lead-safe information pamphlet under subd. 3. and a form under subd. 4. is delivered by personal, postal or delivery service to an adult occupant or other responsible occupant entering into a tenancy under a rental agreement. DHS 163.42(3)(b)2.b.b. For tenancy of a dwelling unit in the absence of a rental agreement, the property owner shall ensure that a lead-safe information pamphlet under subd. 3. and a form under subd. 4. is delivered by personal, postal or delivery service to an occupant age 16 years or older when the occupant holds possession of the dwelling unit for a period of 30 consecutive days or more with the knowledge and consent of the owner and materials have not been distributed to other occupants of the dwelling unit within the previous 12 months. DHS 163.42(3)(b)2.c.c. For a child-occupied facility, the property owner shall ensure that a registered lead-safe property poster obtained from the department is posted where it is visible to persons responsible for children occupying the child-occupied facility. DHS 163.42(3)(b)2.d.d. For a premises that is not a dwelling unit or a child-occupied facility, the property owner shall ensure that a registered lead-safe property poster obtained from the department is posted where it is visible to persons occupying the premises. DHS 163.42(3)(b)3.3. ‘Lead-safe information pamphlet.’ The lead-safe information pamphlet shall be obtained from or approved by the department. DHS 163.42(3)(b)4.4. ‘Form for reporting deteriorated paint and other potential lead-based paint hazards.’ The form for reporting deteriorated paint, failure of an enclosure, encapsulation or covering, and any other potential lead-based paint hazards shall be obtained from the department or may be another form that shall include a request for all of the following information: DHS 163.42(3)(b)4.b.b. The location and a brief description of the deteriorated paint, failure of an enclosure, encapsulation or covering, or other potential lead-based paint hazard. DHS 163.42(3)(b)4.c.c. The date the form is delivered to the property owner or the property owner’s agent or employee. DHS 163.42(3)(b)5.5. ‘Timing for distribution of required materials after issuance of a certificate.’ The property owner shall ensure that distribution of materials under subds. 3. and 4. is completed within 60 days after issuance of a certificate of lead-safe status. DHS 163.42 NoteNote: The lead-safe information pamphlet, registered lead-safe property poster, and the form for reporting deteriorated paint and potential lead-based paint hazards are available on the department website at http://dhs.wi.gov/lead. To request a form by mail, 608-261-6876or write to the Lead and Asbestos Section, 1 W. Wilson Street, Room 137, Madison WI 53703-3445. DHS 163.42(3)(b)6.6. ‘Timing for distribution at start of tenancy.’ The property owner shall ensure that distribution of materials under subds. 3. and 4. is completed as follows: DHS 163.42(3)(b)6.a.a. For tenancy of a dwelling unit under a rental agreement, prior to the start of tenancy, entering into a rental agreement or accepting earnest money or a security deposit, whichever is later. DHS 163.42(3)(b)6.b.b. For tenancy of a dwelling unit in the absence of a rental agreement, prior to the start of tenancy by an occupant age 16 years or older who holds possession for a period of 30 consecutive days or more with the knowledge and consent of the owner and materials have not been distributed to other occupants of the dwelling unit within the previous 12 months. DHS 163.42 NoteNote: For rental housing, the required materials may be distributed together with disclosure materials required under HUD regulations under 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart H and EPA regulations under 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart F. DHS 163.42(3)(b)7.7. ‘Timing for distribution on an ongoing basis.’ When a certificate of lead-safe status is issued for 3 years or more, the property owner shall ensure that materials under subds. 3. and 4. be distributed no later than every 13 months as long as the tenancy continues unless the property owner chooses to post a lead-safe information pamphlet in each dwelling unit covered by the certificate of lead-safe status. DHS 163.42(3)(c)(c) Conduct visual inspection. When a certificate of lead-safe status is issued for 3 years or more, the property owner shall ensure that the registered lead-safe property has a visual inspection conducted as follows: DHS 163.42(3)(c)1.1. The visual inspection shall be completed no later than every 13 months. DHS 163.42(3)(c)2.2. During the visual inspection, the registered lead-safe property shall be examined visually for the presence of deteriorated paint that is not proven to be lead-free, failure of an enclosure, encapsulant or covering, and the presence of other potential lead-based paint hazards using documented methodologies. Components that previously were determined to be free of lead-based paint in accordance with procedures under s. DHS 163.40 (2) (c) may be excluded from the visual inspection. DHS 163.42(3)(c)3.3. The results of the visual inspection shall be recorded on a visual inspection form obtained from or approved by the department. The form shall include all of the following: DHS 163.42(3)(c)3.b.b. The name and contact telephone number of the person who conducted the visual inspection. DHS 163.42(3)(c)4.4. The visual inspection form shall be maintained under par. (h) and, when requested, shall be submitted to the department within 10 working days. DHS 163.42(3)(c)5.5. Any deteriorated paint that is not proven to be lead-free and any failing enclosure, encapsulation or covering shall be repaired and any lead-based paint hazard removed according to the timeframe under par. (d). DHS 163.42(3)(d)1.1. Subject to the provisions under subds. 2. to 6., the property owner or the property owner’s agent or employee shall ensure that any failing enclosure, encapsulation or covering, or untested deteriorated paint, and any other potential lead-based paint hazard is repaired or removed within 20 working days of gaining knowledge of the potential lead-based paint hazard from any source, including a visual inspection under par. (e), a report by an adult or responsible occupant or the parent or guardian of an occupant who is under age 6 years, or a notice from a federal, state, or local governmental agency. DHS 163.42(3)(d)2.2. If the property owner or the property owner’s employee or agent knows or has reason to know that a child under the age of 6 occupies a unit where an interior lead-based paint hazard is located, the property owner or the property owner’s employee or agent shall ensure that measures are taken within 5 working days to protect the child from lead exposure. These measures may be temporary, such as temporarily covering deteriorated paint with duct tape or preventing access to the area, provided the repair or removal is completed within 20 working days. DHS 163.42(3)(d)3.3. If an exterior lead-based paint hazard is identified between October 1 and May 1, it shall be removed by June 1. DHS 163.42(3)(d)4.4. The failing enclosure, encapsulation or covering, untested deteriorated paint, or any other potential lead-based paint hazard shall be repaired or removed at an earlier date if the department or another governmental agency orders earlier action. DHS 163.42(3)(d)5.5. Repair or removal of a failing enclosure, encapsulation or covering, untested deteriorated paint, or any other potential lead-based paint hazard is not required when both of the following conditions apply: DHS 163.42(3)(d)5.a.a. An individual certified in a lead investigation discipline uses documented methodologies to determine that neither a dust-lead hazard nor lead-based paint is present. DHS 163.42(3)(d)6.6. When exceptional circumstances prevent the timely repair or removal of a failing enclosure, encapsulation or covering, untested deteriorated paint, or any other potential lead-based paint hazard, the property owner or the property owner’s employee or agent may ask the department to grant an extension as follows: DHS 163.42(3)(d)6.a.a. The property owner or the property owner’s agent or employee shall submit a written request for an extension for receipt by the department before the applicable timeframe under subds. 1. to 3.
