ASTM E3074/E3074M
Scope
1.1 This practice covers visual assessment for the presence of deteriorated paint, surface dust, painted debris, and paint chips with environmental
sampling of surface dust to determine whether a lead hazard exists at the time of sample collection, following lead-hazard reduction activities, or other building maintenance and modification
activities.
1.2 This practice addresses clearance examination of single-family detached dwellings (including exterior structures, such as fences), individual units in
multifamily dwellings, common areas or exterior sites, and child-occupied facilities.
1.3 This practice also addresses clearance examinations that may include soil sampling, for example when soil abatement has been performed.
1.4 This practice includes a procedure for determining whether regulatory requirements for lead clearance levels for dust and, where warranted, soil have
been met, and consequently, whether a clearance area passes or fails a clearance examination.
Note 1: This practice is based on that portion of “clearance” described for the United States
in 40 CFR Part 745 for abatement, and in 24 CFR Part 35 for lead-hazard reduction activities other than abatement.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not
necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on
Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Keywords
clearance; clearance examination; lead; lead-based paint; lead hazard; sampling; soil; surface dust; testing;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.120 (Domestic safety)
DOI: 10.1520/E3074_E3074M-24