In which dwellings is a re-evaluation needed?

In which dwellings is a re-evaluation needed?

• A. Dwellings with lead-based paint present or suspected to be present, even if currently nonhazardous
• B. Dwellings with no lead-based paint present
• C. Newly constructed dwellings built after 1990
• D. Dwellings where lead paint has been completely removed

Answer: (A)

Re-evaluation is needed whenever there is lead-based paint present or there is reason to believe it may be present in a dwelling, even if the paint isn’t currently showing hazards. The risk from lead can change over time due to deterioration, moisture, or renovations, so inspectors must periodically reassess to ensure no new hazards have emerged and to decide if actions like containment or removal are needed. If there is no lead-based paint present, there’s no lead hazard to re-evaluate, so re‑evaluation isn’t required. Likewise, newly constructed dwellings built after 1990 are not expected to contain lead-based paint, and so a re-evaluation for lead isn’t normally necessary. If lead paint has been completely removed, the hazard is eliminated unless new lead paint appears later, so no re-evaluation would be needed for the removed case.

Re-evaluation is needed whenever there is lead-based paint present or there is reason to believe it may be present in a dwelling, even if the paint isn’t currently showing hazards. The risk from lead can change over time due to deterioration, moisture, or renovations, so inspectors must periodically reassess to ensure no new hazards have emerged and to decide if actions like containment or removal are needed.

If there is no lead-based paint present, there’s no lead hazard to re-evaluate, so re‑evaluation isn’t required. Likewise, newly constructed dwellings built after 1990 are not expected to contain lead-based paint, and so a re-evaluation for lead isn’t normally necessary. If lead paint has been completely removed, the hazard is eliminated unless new lead paint appears later, so no re-evaluation would be needed for the removed case.