CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

What does a Lead-Based Paint Inspection identify?

1. The immediate hazards of lead paint

2. The presence of lead-based paint

3. The exact levels of lead in the paint

4. Only deteriorated lead paint

The correct answer is: The presence of lead-based paint

A Lead-Based Paint Inspection is specifically designed to identify the presence of lead-based paint in a property. This is crucial because lead paint can pose significant health risks, especially to young children and pregnant women. The inspection process typically involves visual assessments, and paint sampling, to determine if lead-based paint exists in the structure, which can then inform further actions such as remediation or risk assessments. Identifying the presence of lead-based paint is essential for compliance with regulations and for ensuring the safety of occupants. This focus on detection rather than quantification or assessment of hazards sets it apart from other evaluations related to lead exposure. Thus, the primary objective is to establish whether lead paint is present, as knowing this can lead to appropriate mitigation measures being taken to remove or encapsulate the hazardous material and protect inhabitants.