A lead inspection is defined as which of the following?

A lead inspection is defined as which of the following?

• A. A surface-by-surface investigation for lead-based paint
• B. A general exterior assessment
• C. A blood test for residents
• D. A soil testing only

Answer: (A)

A lead inspection is a surface-by-surface survey to determine whether lead-based paint is present in a dwelling and to document its location and condition. This means the inspector looks at interior and exterior surfaces—walls, trim, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, siding, and other components—to identify where lead-based paint exists and whether it’s deteriorated or in good condition. The purpose is to identify potential lead hazards so repairs or precautions can be planned. It is not a blood test for residents, nor is it limited to soil testing or a general exterior assessment. If you need to understand hazards from lead in dust or soil, that broader assessment is covered under a risk assessment, not the inspection itself.

A lead inspection is a surface-by-surface survey to determine whether lead-based paint is present in a dwelling and to document its location and condition. This means the inspector looks at interior and exterior surfaces—walls, trim, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, siding, and other components—to identify where lead-based paint exists and whether it’s deteriorated or in good condition. The purpose is to identify potential lead hazards so repairs or precautions can be planned. It is not a blood test for residents, nor is it limited to soil testing or a general exterior assessment. If you need to understand hazards from lead in dust or soil, that broader assessment is covered under a risk assessment, not the inspection itself.