Which of the following lists are examples of components inspected for lead-based paint in a target home?

• A. Window sill, window sash, door, door frame, stairs, and handrails
• B. Ceiling tiles, attic rafters, plumbing pipes
• C. Chimney, gutters, downspouts
• D. Furnace, water heater, air ducts

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying surfaces that historically received lead-based paint and are likely to be in contact with occupants, making them common targets for inspection. Window sills and window sashes, doors and door frames, and stairs and handrails are all surfaces that people touch and wear down over time, so they are the typical places where lead paint would be found on an older home. These areas are where chipping or peeling paint can create lead dust or chips that pose exposure risks, which is why they are the focus of lead-based paint inspections.

The other options pile together items that aren’t the standard focus for lead-based paint hazards. Ceiling tiles, attic rafters, and plumbing pipes may involve other hazards or materials, and exterior features like chimneys, gutters, and downspouts or mechanical components such as furnaces, water heaters, and air ducts aren’t the typical surfaces inspected for lead-based paint hazards in a standard assessment.