Confirm that lead has been properly abated and control measures are implemented

Rationale: Lead control measures protect occupants from toxic effects of lead exposure and lead poisoning which can include cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairments, nervous system impairments, kidney disease, and behavioral issues.

For the most accurate strategy and documentation requirements, please refer to the digital scorecard made available on the Fitwel Platform.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Lead Control Measures (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Retail

1. Implement lead control measures throughout the building(s) that include one of the following:
   
   • removal
   • encapsulation
   • enclosure
   • repair
   • clean up.
2. Ensure that the identified control measures are performed by a certified professional.
3. Confirm that the identified control measures are required for future renovations within the building.
4. Confirm that the control measures are implemented in all areas of the building.

Retail

1. Implement lead control measures that include one of the following:
   • removal
   • encapsulation
   • enclosure
   • repair
   • clean up.
2. Ensure that the identified control measures are performed by a certified professional.
3. Confirm that the identified control measures are required for future renovations within the building.
4. Confirm that the control measures are implemented in all areas of the building.

Note that tenants must confirm the building is in compliance with these requirements.

Option 2 - Lead-Free Construction (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with the following:

Multi-Tenant Retail, Retail

1. Ensure that the building(s) construction began or will begin after the use of lead and lead-containing paint in construction products was banned in the country or region where building is located.

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway

Option 1 - Lead Control Measures (Full Credit):

Multi-Tenant Retail, Retail

1. Upload legal documentation (such as a certificate or remediation report submitted to authorities) showing the lead control measure that have been or will be implemented within the building(s).
2. Check box to confirm that the building(s) is in compliance with the lead control measures.
3. Check box(es)  to certify that at least one of the following lead control measures were or will be implemented (minimum one):
   • Removal
   • Encapsulation
   • Enclosure
   • Repair
   • Clean up.
4. Check box to certify that the identified control measures have been or will be performed by a certified professional.
5. Check box to certify that the identified control measures are or required for future renovations within the building(s).'
6. Check box to certify that the control measures are or will be implemented in all areas of the building(s).

Option 2 - Lead-Free Construction (Full Credit):

Multi-Tenant Retail, Retail

1. Input the year construction for the building(s) began:
2. Input the year in which lead and lead-containing paint in construction products was banned within the local jurisdiction:
3. Upload legal documentation (such as a certificate or reports submitted to authorities) demonstrating the date that construction on the building began or will begin.

Built Pathway

Option 1 - Lead Control Measures (Full Credit):

Multi-Tenant Retail, Retail

1. Upload legal documentation (such as a certificate or remediation report submitted to authorities) showing the lead control measure that has been implemented within the building(s).
2. Check box to confirm that the building(s) is in compliance with the lead control measures.
3. Check box(es)  to certify that at least one of the following lead control measures was implemented (minimum one):
   • Removal
   • Encapsulation
   • Enclosure
   • Repair
   • Clean up.
4. Check box to certify that the identified control measures are performed by a certified professional.
5. Check box to certify that the identified control measures are required for future renovations within the building(s).
6. Check box to certify that the control measures are implemented in all areas of the building(s).

Option 2 - Lead-Free Construction (Full Credit):

Multi-Tenant Retail, Retail

1. Input the year construction for the building(s) began:
2. Input the year in which lead and lead-containing paint in construction products was banned within the local jurisdiction:
3. Upload legal documentation (such as a certificate or reports submitted to authorities) demonstrating the date that construction on the building began.