What must be conducted to ensure interim control of lead hazards?

To ensure interim control of lead hazards, a risk assessment must be conducted. This process involves identifying the presence of lead-based paint and other lead hazards, evaluating the potential for lead exposure, and determining the appropriate measures to mitigate these risks effectively.

Risk assessments focus on understanding how and where lead hazards are present, which allows for creating a plan that can include various interim controls such as sealing, encapsulating, or otherwise managing lead hazards to minimize exposure. This assessment is crucial to ensure ongoing protection for residents, particularly in properties where lead hazards may be present but where full abatement is not yet feasible or immediate.

In the context of other potential options mentioned, a lead inspection primarily identifies lead-based paint but does not analyze the risks or address how to manage them. A property compliance check typically verifies adherence to relevant codes and regulations rather than assessing specific lead hazards. A structural assessment is generally concerned with the integrity of the building itself rather than the presence or management of lead hazards. Thus, a risk assessment is essential and appropriate for the interim control of lead hazards to protect occupants from potential lead exposure.