Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

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Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

Postby Corkscrewed » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:20 am

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which of the following is true about lead-based paints in an existing building that is being renovated as housing for the elderly?
[A] The lead content concern is less for buildings constructed after 1960.
[B] Occupant health risks are less of a concern if no children will be living in the facility.
[C] The lead paint must be completely removed in areas being renovated.
[D] Contractor health risks are a concern only if the lead paint is sawed, ground, or sandblasted.

I thought the answer was [C], but the NCARB Exam Guide says that the answer is [B]. Can someone explain why? This might be as simple as "there is no actual code that mandates [C]," but I thought there was. Thanks!
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Re: Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

Postby matte » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:57 am

C states the only way to abate is removal; there is also encasement / encapsulation.
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Re: Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

Postby blancovero » Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:03 am

The answer is B.
Lead based paint affects the development of children.
Yes, it is a health hazard but the elderly do not suffer the consequences because one of the main "point of entrance" of lead based paint to your body is for ingestion and children crawl around the house and suck their fingers while elderly (I believe ;) ) do not have that type of contact with lead based paint.
Hopefully this helps
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Re: Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

Postby Corkscrewed » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:33 pm

Thanks for the feedback! So the lesson that I have learned is that NCARB does not care about old people! :lol:

j/k. The explanations make sense. I've worked primarily in K-12 School design, so in my experience, if lead was found, it would be abated. Thanks!
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Re: Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

Postby Legotech » Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:57 pm

watch out for words like "only" or "always" and think public health, safety, and welfare when answering any and all questions. With lead paint and asbestos if it is is untouched it doesn't affect people as bad as if you try and disturb it.
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Re: Question on NCARB 4.0 Practice Question

Postby failureisnotfinal » Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:55 pm

My question comes from a lesser degree of information, so how would one approach by "dumbing down the brainpower"? question similar as follows:

you find infested material on a project, how should you handle it?

Answer choices:
A./ bag/seal it
B./ remove it
C./ cover it up
D./ tell the client the project is not feasible

Well we know that first, the Architect should "inform" the contractor and owner immediately, since you as the Architect do not have the power to shut down a project; unless the work is "non-conforming" to Contract Documents. Next, the owner would advise the Architect, or the owner would contact a Certified E.P.A. specialist himself, to advise of whether to "remove" or "encapsulate".

Again, there isn't enough information as far as the timeline of the project, your role as far as which contract have been signed/agreement with the owner...hence, the first step to remediation is to remove it, and if too expensive or dangerous, then you would "encapsulate" it and the surround area...

SO IS THE ANSWER "B" ???
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