Which scenario best describes a target home?

• A. A home built before 1978 occupied by a child under 6
• B. A home built before 1978 with no children
• C. A home built after 1978 occupied by a child under 6
• D. A home built in 1985 with no children

Answer: (A)

Lead-based paint hazards are most relevant in homes built before 1978, because lead paint was commonly used until the ban and can remain a risk in older housing. The presence of a child under 6 increases the urgency, since young children are most vulnerable to ingesting lead dust or chips. So the scenario that best matches a target home is the one where a house was built before 1978 and is occupied by a child under 6. This combination creates the highest risk and is the focus for lead hazard consideration in NSPIRE. The other scenarios either lack a young child or involve a post-1978 home where lead paint hazards are unlikely, so they aren’t the target for this hazard assessment.