Deteriorated lead-based paint in a home inspection report
Lead paint is peeling, chipping or worn. Urgency: Chips and dust can create an exposure hazard. Fix: Use a certified lead inspector and a lead-safe contractor.
- Meaning
- Lead paint is peeling, chipping or worn.
- Urgency in the source
- Chips and dust can create an exposure hazard.
- Typical fix or next step
- Use a certified lead inspector and a lead-safe contractor.
- Read the source
- EPA, retrieved 2026-11-06
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