Environmental · Defined
Lead-based paint inspection
An examination intended to identify the presence and location of lead-based paint using the applicable procedures.
Why it matters
It is different from a risk assessment, which evaluates lead hazards. Scope and qualifications should match the building, program, and intended work.
In practice
A project example
An owner seeks a paint inventory before renovation; that task is not identical to evaluating current exposure hazards.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.