This practice is intended to help reduce risks associated with lead hazards in buildings by providing standardized requirements for preserving records, findings, and recommendations associated with lead hazard activities.

This practice is intended for use by individuals and organizations that develop and have need to preserve objective evidence when contracting for or when conducting lead hazard activities themselves.

This practice is intended to assist in complying with management system requirements for record keeping as defined in Practice E1864, as well as record keeping regulatory requirements promulgated by authorities having jurisdiction regarding conduct of lead hazard activities.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice describes requirements for preservation of records generated during lead hazard activities.

1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures

E1579 Guide for Ensuring Data Integrity in Highly Computerized Laboratory Operations

E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings

E1864 Practice for Evaluating Quality Systems of Organizations Conducting Facility and Hazard Assessments for Lead in Paint, Dust, Airborne Particulate, and Soil in and around Buildings and Related Structures

ISO Standards

Keywords

buildings; hazard; lead; management; record keeping; record preservation;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.120.01 (Protection of and in buildings in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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