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A PCAD confirms whether a property is still in compliance, or identifies new violations the owner needs to address.
A property with a Letter of Compliance stays in compliance only as long as all the hazards remain addressed. If lead paint begins to flake or coverings fall off, the property loses that status. A PCAD re-examines the property to determine whether it is still in compliance.
If it is, a new Letter of Maintained Compliance is issued. If hazards are found, the owner has 30 days to fix them. Once the work is done and passing dust wipes are taken, the property receives a new Letter of Maintained Compliance. That 30-day window is still covered by protection from strict liability.
If the 30 days pass without the work being done, a properly authorized deleader must do it. After the work and passing dust wipes, the property is issued a Letter of Restored Compliance. Protection from strict liability is lost in the meantime and only returns with that letter, so it’s best to complete any required work within the initial 30 days.
A Letter of Compliance protects an owner from strict liability, but if someone is poisoned the property may be examined. Violations such as loose paint or missing coverings can limit your protection. A PCAD helps you find problems early and shows you’re making efforts to comply with the Lead Law.
Some funding programs also require routine PCADs to keep your Letter of Compliance current.
It depends on the size of the property and the amount of deleading done. A typical PCAD takes 1 to 2 hours.
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