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06/01/2006Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control 19a-111-1. Definitions As used in sections 19a-111-1 thru 19a-111-11 inclusive: Abatement means any set of measures designed to eliminate lead hazards in accordance with standards established pursuant to Sections 20-474 through 20-482 and subsections (e) and (f) of Section 19a-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes and regulations of Connecticut State Agencies sections 19a-111-1 through 19a-111-11 and 20-478-1 and 20-478-2 including, but not limited to, the encapsulation, replacement, removal, enclosure or covering of paint, plaster, soil or other material containing toxic levels of lead and all preparation, clean-up, disposal and reoccupancy clearance testing. Abatement area means a room or area isolated with containment in accordance with subdivision 19a-111-4(c)(2) of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies where lead abatement is occurring. Accessible surface means any surface which is below five (5) feet in height or is exposed in such a way that a child can come in contact with the surface. Apparent lead concentration (ALC) means the average of at least three displayed lead concentration readings taken using a direct reading type x-ray fluorescence analyzer. Approved training course or approved refresher training course means a training course or a refresher training course, respectively, approved by the department pursuant to Section 20-477 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) means an instrument which measures the lead content in parts per million (ppm) using a lead source lamp, a flame capable of measuring the absorbed energy and converting it to concentration. Biological monitoring means the analysis of a persons blood and/or urine, to determine the level of lead contamination in the body. Certificate means a document issued by the department indicating successful completion of an approved training course. Certified historic property means any building, s