Should halls and stairs be counted as part of the total rooms in an inspection report?

In a lead inspection report, the primary focus is on assessing and documenting potential lead hazards within a dwelling. According to standard practices in lead inspection, specific definitions are used when determining the total number of rooms within a property. Halls and stairs are generally not considered "rooms" in the same way that bedrooms and living spaces are defined because they do not provide separate living quarters or distinct functional areas.

By excluding halls and stairs from the total room count, inspectors can provide a clearer portrayal of the actual living spaces where lead exposure may occur. This approach is consistent with the intent of lead inspections, which is to pinpoint areas that are more likely to impact residents' health due to lead exposure.

Therefore, in accordance with these guidelines, only designated habitable spaces contribute to the room count in the inspection report.