CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

In multi-family housing, when can visual assessment and clearance dust sampling be performed?

1. In any unit

2. Only after full renovation

3. With more than 10 units built from 1960 to 1977 or more than 20 units built before 1960

4. Only in the first unit

The correct answer is: With more than 10 units built from 1960 to 1977 or more than 20 units built before 1960

The correct answer is based on the regulations that apply to lead hazard assessments in multi-family housing. Visual assessment and clearance dust sampling are critical steps in determining lead hazards, particularly in buildings where lead-based paint might be present due to their age. In multi-family housing, visual assessments and clearance dust sampling can be performed when there are more than 10 units built from 1960 to 1977, or more than 20 units built before 1960. This threshold ensures that a level of comprehensiveness is maintained in assessing potential lead hazards, particularly because larger buildings have a greater likelihood of exposure due to the number of residents and the potential for lead-based paint being disturbed. By adhering to these guidelines, it ensures that safety protocols are followed appropriately, protecting residents from the risks associated with lead exposure. This approach also helps in managing the lead hazard assessment process for larger properties effectively, which can differ significantly in risk levels from smaller or single-family homes. This standard is grounded in the understanding that older buildings pose various risks, and this sampling can help identify where interventions may be necessary to maintain safe living conditions.