EPA LEAD INSPECTOR EXAM SCRIPT
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Chronic health effects associated with lead exposure.
Answer: High blood pressure, reproductive issues
◉ *What is the best initial measurement for evaluating lead
exposure?
Answer: Blood sample spec, veinous drawn
◉ Explain the difference between "elevated blood lead level" and
"lead poisoning."
Answer: Lead poisoning is >20 μg/dL or two consecutive readings
between 15-19 μg/dL
EBLL is around > 3.5 μg/dL
◉ What is chelation and when is it used?
Answer: Chelation therapy is used when a patient has a very high
EBLL and is only used in serious cases. It removes metals from
your body including lead and can have serious side effects.
◉ What law was passed in 1992 that switched the focus to lead
based paint hazards?
Answer: Title X
,◉ What is TSCA and how was it amended by Title X?
Answer: Toxic substances control act
It amended and required training certifications, lab
accreditations, disclosures of lead-based paint in housing to
purchaser.
◉ What lead regulations are found at 24 CFR Part 35?
Answer: Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-
Based Paint Hazards Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property
◉ What methods of paint removal are prohibited by HUD?
Answer: Open-flame burning
Dry sanding
Sand blasting without HEPA vac
Heat guns above 1100 degrees F
◉ What are the "de minimis" levels that require "safe work
practices" according to HUD regulations?
Answer: 20ft^2 exterior
2ft^2 interior
10% building component with small surface area (window sill)
◉ List three examples of "safe work practices"
, Answer: 1.Specialized cleaning
2. De minimis levels
3. prohibited methods
◉ What is the construction date for "target housing"?
Answer: 1978
◉ Discuss the disclosure requirements that became effective in
1996?
Answer: For housing built before 1978, seller must disclose and
allow 10 days for the purchaser to have a inspection.
◉ What is a child occupied facility?
Answer: Visited by the same child on at least 3 hours per day, 6
hours per week, and 60 hours per year.
◉ When does the EPA require certified lead firms?
Answer: Working in target housing and child occupied facilities
◉ Are the "documented methodologies" in the HUD Guidelines for
the Evaluation and Control of Lead-based paint Hazards in
Housing enforceable by law?
Answer: No
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Chronic health effects associated with lead exposure.
Answer: High blood pressure, reproductive issues
◉ *What is the best initial measurement for evaluating lead
exposure?
Answer: Blood sample spec, veinous drawn
◉ Explain the difference between "elevated blood lead level" and
"lead poisoning."
Answer: Lead poisoning is >20 μg/dL or two consecutive readings
between 15-19 μg/dL
EBLL is around > 3.5 μg/dL
◉ What is chelation and when is it used?
Answer: Chelation therapy is used when a patient has a very high
EBLL and is only used in serious cases. It removes metals from
your body including lead and can have serious side effects.
◉ What law was passed in 1992 that switched the focus to lead
based paint hazards?
Answer: Title X
,◉ What is TSCA and how was it amended by Title X?
Answer: Toxic substances control act
It amended and required training certifications, lab
accreditations, disclosures of lead-based paint in housing to
purchaser.
◉ What lead regulations are found at 24 CFR Part 35?
Answer: Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-
Based Paint Hazards Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property
◉ What methods of paint removal are prohibited by HUD?
Answer: Open-flame burning
Dry sanding
Sand blasting without HEPA vac
Heat guns above 1100 degrees F
◉ What are the "de minimis" levels that require "safe work
practices" according to HUD regulations?
Answer: 20ft^2 exterior
2ft^2 interior
10% building component with small surface area (window sill)
◉ List three examples of "safe work practices"
, Answer: 1.Specialized cleaning
2. De minimis levels
3. prohibited methods
◉ What is the construction date for "target housing"?
Answer: 1978
◉ Discuss the disclosure requirements that became effective in
1996?
Answer: For housing built before 1978, seller must disclose and
allow 10 days for the purchaser to have a inspection.
◉ What is a child occupied facility?
Answer: Visited by the same child on at least 3 hours per day, 6
hours per week, and 60 hours per year.
◉ When does the EPA require certified lead firms?
Answer: Working in target housing and child occupied facilities
◉ Are the "documented methodologies" in the HUD Guidelines for
the Evaluation and Control of Lead-based paint Hazards in
Housing enforceable by law?
Answer: No
