Occupants are relocated until which of the following occurs?

Occupants are typically relocated until a successful reoccupancy reinspection with passing dust wipes occurs. This process is crucial to ensure that the environment has been adequately cleaned and that lead levels in dust are below acceptable thresholds, thus confirming that it is safe for residents to return.

After lead hazard control measures have been implemented—such as repairs, painting, or complete removal of lead hazards—inspections and testing are required to verify the effectiveness of those measures. Passing dust wipe tests serve as concrete evidence that residual lead dust is not present in hazardous amounts, ensuring the safety of the occupants.

While complete removal of lead hazards and finishing painting and repairs are important steps in the lead abatement process, they alone do not assure safety for reoccupation; the dust wipes provide the necessary evidence and assurance. Continuous monitoring of lead levels is also essential, but it typically occurs after reoccupancy to ensure ongoing safety.