TL;DR
A lead risk assessment is the on-site investigation that identifies which lead-based paint conditions in a home currently pose hazards, combining a visual survey of deteriorated paint with dust-wipe samples from floors and window sills, soil samples, and sometimes water, all compared to EPA hazard standards. Unlike an inspection, which maps every leaded surface, it produces prioritized control options matched to each hazard found.
What it means
A lead risk assessment is the on-site investigation that identifies which lead-based paint conditions in a home currently pose hazards, combining a visual survey of deteriorated paint with dust-wipe samples from floors and window sills, soil samples, and sometimes water, all compared to EPA hazard standards. Unlike an inspection, which maps every leaded surface, it produces prioritized control options matched to each hazard found. Certified risk assessors perform it, often triggered by a child's elevated blood lead level or required in federally assisted housing.
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