EPA LEAD INSPECTOR FINAL EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS AND STUDY
GUIDE
◉ "poor" paint
Answer: more than 10 sq ft of deteriorated paint or exterior
components w large surface areas; OR more than 2 sq ft of
deteriorated paint on interior components w large surface areas; OR
more than 10 % of total surface area of the component is
deteriorated on interior / exterior components w small surface
areas
◉ interim controls
Answer: set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human
exposure or likely exposure to lead paint
i.e. specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temp
containment, ongoing monitoring, management/ residential
education programs
◉ HEPA Vacuum
Answer: high efficiency particulate air filtered vacuum designed to
remove lead-contaminated dust
◉ 5 work disciplines
, Answer: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, abatement worker,
project designer
◉ RRP Rule
Answer: mandates that all contractors who will perform work in
either target housing or child occupied facilities w/ LBP must follow
a certain set of EPA work practices
◉ NLLAP
Answer: The National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program -
recognized as a laboratory by EPA that is capable of performing an
analysis for lead compounds in paint, soil, and dust.
◉ Residential Dwelling
Answer: 1) detached single family dwelling unit, including attached
structures such as porches and stoops; or 2) a single family dwelling
unit in a structure that contains more than one separate residential
dwelling unit, which is used or occipoed, or intended to be used or
occupied, in whole or in part, as the home or residence of one or
more persons.
◉ Target housing
Answer: housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the
elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child who is less than
2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS AND STUDY
GUIDE
◉ "poor" paint
Answer: more than 10 sq ft of deteriorated paint or exterior
components w large surface areas; OR more than 2 sq ft of
deteriorated paint on interior components w large surface areas; OR
more than 10 % of total surface area of the component is
deteriorated on interior / exterior components w small surface
areas
◉ interim controls
Answer: set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human
exposure or likely exposure to lead paint
i.e. specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temp
containment, ongoing monitoring, management/ residential
education programs
◉ HEPA Vacuum
Answer: high efficiency particulate air filtered vacuum designed to
remove lead-contaminated dust
◉ 5 work disciplines
, Answer: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, abatement worker,
project designer
◉ RRP Rule
Answer: mandates that all contractors who will perform work in
either target housing or child occupied facilities w/ LBP must follow
a certain set of EPA work practices
◉ NLLAP
Answer: The National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program -
recognized as a laboratory by EPA that is capable of performing an
analysis for lead compounds in paint, soil, and dust.
◉ Residential Dwelling
Answer: 1) detached single family dwelling unit, including attached
structures such as porches and stoops; or 2) a single family dwelling
unit in a structure that contains more than one separate residential
dwelling unit, which is used or occipoed, or intended to be used or
occupied, in whole or in part, as the home or residence of one or
more persons.
◉ Target housing
Answer: housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the
elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child who is less than
