[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 24, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 24CFR35.620] [Page 339-340] TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PART 35_LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL Subpart G_Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Sec. 35.620 Multifamily insured property constructed before 1960. Except as provided in Sec. 35.630, the following requirements apply to multifamily insured property constructed before 1960: (a) Risk assessment. Before the issuance of a firm commitment the sponsor shall conduct a risk assessment in accordance with Sec. 35.1320(b). (b) Interim controls. (1) The sponsor shall conduct interim controls in accordance with Sec. 35.1330 to treat the lead-based paint hazards identified in the risk assessment. Interim controls are considered completed when clearance is achieved in accordance with Sec. 35.1340. [[Page 340]] (2) The sponsor shall complete interim controls before the issuance of the firm commitment or interim controls may be made a condition of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) firm commitment, with sufficient repair or rehabilitation funds escrowed at initial endorsement of the FHA insured loan. (c) Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities. Before the issuance of the firm commitment, the sponsor shall agree to incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance into regular building operations and maintenance activities in accordance with Sec. 35.1355(a).