Title 17

Question 1

§35001. Abatement

Answer 1

any set of measures designed to reduce or eliminate lead hazards or lead-based paint
for public and residential buildings, but does not include containment or cleaning.

Question 2

§35002. Accreditation

Answer 2

the Department has reviewed and finds acceptable a training provider’s written
application for accreditation, and has conducted and finds acceptable, an on-site audit as specified in subsection 35078(e).

Question 3

§35003. Accredited Training Provider

Answer 3

any individual, corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association or public entity to which the Department has granted accreditation or provisional accreditation
to offer lead-related construction courses and continuing education instruction.

Question 4

§35004. CDPH-Approved Course

Answer 4

any lead-related construction course that satisfies the requirements specified in sections 35056, 35057, 35061, 35065, 35066, or 35067 as determined by CDPH pursuant to
sections 35076 and 35078.

Question 5

§35005. Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor.

Answer 5

an individual who has received a certificate or an interim certificate from the Department as a “certified lead inspector/assessor.

Question 6

§35005.1. Certified Lead Project Designer

Answer 6

an individual who has received a certificate from the Department as a “certified lead project designer.

Question 7

§35006. Certified Lead Project Monitor

Answer 7

an individual who has received a certificate or an interim certificate from the Department as a “certified lead project monitor.

Question 8

§35007. Certified Lead Sampling Technician

Answer 8

an individual who has received a certificate or an interim certificate from the Department as a “certified lead sampling technician.

Question 9

§35008. Certified Lead Supervisor

Answer 9

an individual who has received a certificate or an interim certificate from the Department as a “certified lead supervisor”.

Question 10

§35009. Certified Lead Worker

Answer 10

an individual who has received a certificate from the Department as a “certified lead worker”.

Question 11

§35010. Certificate

Answer 11

the document issued by the Department to an individual who meets the requirements
for certification as described in sections 35083, 35085, 35087, 35089, or 35091.

Question 12

§35012. Certified Industrial Hygienist

Answer 12

(CIH) means a person who has met the education, experience, and examination requirements of an industrial hygiene certification organization governed by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

Question 13

§35013. Clearance Inspection

Answer 13

an on-site limited investigation, as described in Chapter 15: Clearance, sections II-VI, “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 1995.

Question 14

§35014. Component

Answer 14

a structural element or fixture, such as a wall, floor, ceiling, door, window, molding, trim, trestle, tank, stair, railing, cabinet, gutter, or downspout.

Question 15

§35015. Contact Hour

Answer 15

means 60 minutes of lead-related construction training which may include a break of not more than ten minutes.

Question 16

§35016. Containment

Answer 16

a system, process, or barrier used to contain lead hazards inside a work area such as described in “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Question 17

§35018. Continuing Education

Answer 17

lead-related construction instruction, other than a course as described in section 35004, that satisfies the requirements specified in sections 35070 or 35072.

Question 18

§35019. Course Completion Form

Answer 18

documentation, on CDPH Form 8493 (6/07), issued by an accredited training provider to an individual and the Department as proof of successful completion of a CDPH approved lead-related construction course or continuing education instruction.

Question 19

§35020. Demonstration Testing

Answer 19

the observation and scoring by an instructor or a guest instructor of an individual student’s job task and equipment use skills taught during a course or continuing education
instruction.

Question 20

§35021. Department. (CDPH).

Answer 20

the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Question 21

§35022. Deteriorated Lead-Based Paint.

Answer 21

lead-based paint or presumed lead-based paint that is cracking, chalking, flaking, chipping, peeling, non-intact, failed, or otherwise separating from a component.

Question 22

§35025. Guest Instructor.

Answer 22

an individual who is responsible for providing less than 30% of training in any course.

Question 23

§35026. Hands-on Training

Answer 23

training during which students practice skills that they will be expected to perform at the worksite.

Question 24

§35027. Industrial Building

Answer 24

a structure that is used primarily for industrial activity, which is generally not open to the public, including but not limited to, warehouses, factories, and storage facilities. “Industrial building” does not include any structure which fits the definition of a public building or a residential building.

Question 25

§35028. Instructor.

Answer 25

an individual who is responsible for providing 30% or more of training in any course or continuing education instruction.

Question 26

§35029. Interactive/Participatory Teaching Methods.

Answer 26

instruction which consists of active participation of the students, such as brainstorming, hands-on training, demonstration and practice, small group problem solving, learning games, discussions, risk mapping, field visits, walk-throughs, problem-posing, group work assignments, homework review sessions, question-and-answer periods, skits, or role-playing
sessions. Lecture is not considered an interactive/participatory teaching method

Question 27

§35030. Interim Certificate.

Answer 27

the document issued by the Department to an individual who meets the requirements for interim certification as described in section 35093.

Question 28

§35031. Job Tasks

Answer 28

the specific activities performed in the context of work.

Question 29

§35032. Lead Activities

Answer 29

means abatement, lead hazard evaluation, lead-related construction work, or any activity which disturbs lead-based paint, presumed lead-based paint, or creates a lead hazard.

Question 30

§35033. Lead-Based Paint.

Answer 30

means paint or other surface coatings that contain an amount of lead equal to, or in
excess of:
(a) one milligram per square centimeter (1.0 mg/cm2); or
(b) half of one percent (0.5%) by weight.

Question 31

§35034. Lead Certification Examination

Answer 31

the statewide examination offered by the Department to applicants for certification.

Question 32

§35035. Lead-Contaminated Dust

Answer 32

means dust that contains an amount of lead equal to, or in excess of:

(a) forty micrograms per square foot (40 μg/ft2) for interior floor surfaces; or
(b) two hundred and fifty micrograms per square foot (250 μg/ft2) for interior horizontal surfaces; or
(c) four hundred micrograms per square foot (400 μg/ft2) for exterior floor and exterior horizontal surfaces.

Question 33

§35036. Lead-Contaminated Soil

Answer 33

bare soil that contains an amount of lead equal to, or in excess of, four hundred parts per million (400 ppm) in children’s play areas and one thousand parts per million (1000
ppm) in all other areas.

Question 34

§35037. Lead Hazard.

Answer 34

deteriorated lead-based paint, lead contaminated dust, lead contaminated soil,
disturbing lead-based paint or presumed lead-based paint without containment, or any other nuisance which may result in persistent and quantifiable lead exposure.

Question 35

§35038. Lead Hazard Evaluation.

Answer 35

the on-site investigation, for compensation, of lead-based paint or lead hazards for public and residential buildings, but does not include:

(a) activities intended to determine adequacy of containment; or
(b) air monitoring for lead, as specified in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 1532.1, and Title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 70100 and 70200; or
(c) testing components removed from a residential or public building for lead to determine the applicability of hazardous waste requirements specified in Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Division 4.5, Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, and 18, and California Health and Safety Code, section 25163, subdivision (c).

Question 36

§35039. Lead Inspection

Answer 36

a surface by surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint
as described in Chapter 7: Lead-Based Paint Inspection, “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1997 Revision.

Question 37

§35040. Lead-Related Construction Work.

Answer 37

any construction, alteration, painting, demolition, salvage, renovation, repair, or maintenance of any residential or public building, including preparation and cleanup, that, by using or disturbing lead-containing material or soil, may result in significant exposure of adults or children to lead.

Question 38

§35041. Photo Identification Number.

Answer 38

the number listed on a form of photo identification, such as a passport or California Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s license or identification card, which matches a trained individual with a Course Completion Form

Question 39

§35042. Postsecondary Education

Answer 39

education completed at a junior college, college, or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency which is recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education or a state agency authorized to approve such institutions.

Question 40

§35043. Presumed Lead-Based Paint.

Answer 40

paint or surface coating affixed to a component in or on a structure constructed prior to January 1, 1978. “Presumed lead-based paint” does not include paint or surface
coating that has been tested and found to contain an amount of lead less than one milligram per square centimeter (1.0 mg/cm2) or less than half of one percent (0.5%) by weight.

Question 41

§35044. Provisional Accreditation.

Answer 41

the Department has reviewed and finds acceptable a training provider’s written application for accreditation, but has not conducted an on-site audit as specified in subsection 35078(e).

Question 42

§35045. Public Building.

Answer 42

a structure, or part of a structure, and its land, which is generally accessible to the public, including but not limited to, schools, daycare centers, museums, airports, hospitals, stores,
convention centers, government facilities, office buildings and any other building which is not an industrial building or a residential building.

Question 43

§35046. Residential Building

Answer 43

a structure, or part of a structure, and its land, which is used or occupied, or intended to be used or occupied, in whole or in part, as the home or residence of one or more persons.

Question 44

§35047. Risk Assessment.

Answer 44

an on-site investigation to determine the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead hazards, as described in Chapter 5: Risk Assessment, section II (A), (B), (C) and (D),
“Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing”, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 1995.

Question 45

§35048. Train-the-Trainer Course

Answer 45

a course that includes, but is not limited to, instruction in the planning and teaching of adult education, adult learning principles, designing training objectives, selecting and
designing training activities, creating an effective learning environment, facilitating group involvement and discussions, and strategies for dealing with difficult training situations and difficult learners.

Question 46

§35049. Training Director

Answer 46

the individual, designated by an accredited training provider, who monitors the performance and qualifications of instructors and guest instructors, the quantity and quality of training provided, and who is responsible for ensuring that an accredited training provider complies with the requirements for accreditation.

Question 47

§35050. Work Area.

Answer 47

an area where lead activities are conducted.

Question 48

§35085. Supervisor.

Answer 48

To qualify for certification as a certified lead supervisor, an individual shall comply with all applicable requirements specified in sections 35095 and 35096 and meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
(a) Possess CDPH Form 8493 (6/07), Course Completion Form, from a lead-related construction supervision and project monitoring course or possess CDPH Form 8493 (6/07), Course Completion Forms, from a lead-related construction work course and a lead-related construction supplemental
supervision and project monitoring course; and
(b) Pass the lead certification examination for supervisors offered by the Department; and either:
(1) Have one year of experience as a certified lead worker; or
(2) Have two years of experience in lead-related construction or a related field (e.g., asbestos, the building trades, or environmental remediation work) conducting environmental health,
occupational safety, or environmental hazard control.

Question 49

§35087. Project Monitor

Answer 49

To qualify for certification as a certified lead project monitor, an individual shall comply with all
applicable requirements specified in sections 35095 and 35096 and meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
(a) Possess CDPH Form 8493 (6/07), Course Completion Form, from a lead-related construction supervision and project monitoring course or possess CDPH Forms 8493 (6/07), Course
Completion Form, from a lead-related construction work course and a lead-related construction supplemental supervision and project monitoring course; and:
(b) Pass the lead certification examination for project monitors offered by the Department; and either:
(1) Have a bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, or physical science, or a related field and one year of experience in lead-related construction or a related field (e.g., asbestos, environmental remediation work, or other construction) conducting or monitoring environmental health, occupational safety, or environmental hazards, or designing projects in
environmental health, occupational safety, or environmental hazard reduction; or
(2) Have an associate degree in biological, chemical, or physical science, or a related field, or 20 semester or 30 quarter units in biological, chemical, or physical science, or a related field and one year of experience as a certified lead supervisor or two years of experience in lead-related construction or a related field (e.g., asbestos, or environmental remediation work) conducting or monitoring environmental health, occupational safety, or environmental hazard reduction
projects or designing projects in environmental health, occupational safety, or environmental hazard reduction; or
(3) Have a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years experience as a certified lead supervisor, or three years of experience in lead-related construction or a related field (e.g., asbestos, or environmental remediation work) conducting or monitoring environmental health, occupational safety or environmental hazard reduction projects, or designing projects in environmental health, occupational safety, or environmental hazard reduction; or
(4) Be a certified industrial hygienist and possess CDPH Form 8493 (6/07), Course Completion Form, from a lead-related construction Certified Industrial Hygienist course.