2. Evaluation & Clearance Requirements
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.5
A New Hampshire licensed risk assessor shall perform a combination lead-based paint
inspection/risk assessment using an XRF analyzer, of all interior and exterior coated components
and surfaces in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal rules and guidelines. The
risk assessment shall include taking soil samples as required. If the soil is not accessible at the
time of initial assessment, samples shall be taken later at no additional cost to the Program.
Dust wipes taken as part of risk assessment must be provided with the report. Total cost for a
combined lead paint inspection/risk assessment shall be per unit and include common area
testing.
A New Hampshire licensed risk assessor shall perform clearance examinations, following the
completion of all required lead hazard reduction, in compliance with all applicable local, state and
federal rules and guidelines. Clearance fees shall be separated between a first-time clearance
and clearance after failures. Contractors will be instructed to prepare common areas for
clearance at the time of a unit clearance to reduce the number of visits required by the Risk
Assessor. “Next Day” analysis is required for dust wipe samples taken at the first clearance visit.
Clearances — After Failure
Clearance inspections after a failed visual inspection or failed dust-wipe samples must be given
priority and be performed within 24 hours of notification of such failure. If the unit is occupied,
generally “same day” samples are required after a failed visual clearance and/or failed dust wipe
samples. If a unit is vacant, the Program may authorize “next day” analysis. Provide copies of
laboratory reports to LP & HH Program.
Additional Site Visits
From time to time, additional site visits may be performed. These visits must be approved in
advance and in writing (email) by Program staff. A fee may be billed if the visit is required to
clarify or approve a matter demanding attention that cannot be resolved in a scheduled inspection
visit. Examples include, but are not limited to:
1. Client failure to make property accessible
2. Visual clearance of soil remediation
3. Failure of contractor to prepare common areas for clearance at time of a unit clearance
Note: A Site Visit required due to a questionable inspection report or to clarify information in the report
that is not clear ARE NOT billable site visits.
3. Compensation and Method of Payment
3.1 Basis for Payment
3.2
Payments made to the Risk Assessor/Inspector shall be supported by bills or invoices, which
include the property address, the date and description of services. The invoices shall be signed
and certified by the Risk Assessor/Inspection that the work performed has been undertaken and
completed in accordance with the Scope of Services and terms of this Contract. Payments will be
processed following completed services as approved by the LP & HH Program and made in
accordance with the City’s payment schedule. The City currently issues payments weekly.
Compensation
Compensation shall be in accordance with the fees listed below; see table on next page:
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