Which option lists components that are inspected for lead-based paint in a target home?

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

Answer: (B)

Lead-based paint hazards arise on surfaces that are readily accessible, frequently touched, and prone to wear so that paint can chip or generate dust. Interior woodwork like window sills and sashes, doors and door frames, and stairs and handrails fits this pattern well. These components are typically heavily painted and undergo a lot of handling and friction in daily use, which increases the chance of paint deterioration and the release of lead-containing dust or chips. That combination—high accessibility, frequent disturbance, and historical painting with lead-based coatings—makes these surfaces the ones inspectors focus on when identifying lead-based paint in a target home.

The other options include surfaces less likely to be evaluated for lead-based paint in routine target inspections: ceiling tiles and attic rafters are not common sources of lead-based coatings, plumbing pipes relate more to lead in water lines than paint, and mechanical system components or exterior features like roof shingles and gutters are not primary interior paint targets for lead hazards.