What type of inspection is required before performing any deleading work?

Before any deleading work can begin, a full comprehensive inspection is required. This type of inspection involves a thorough assessment of the entire property to identify all lead hazards present, including lead-based paint, lead dust, and lead in soil. The comprehensive nature of this inspection ensures that all areas where lead may be found are evaluated, which is crucial for understanding the extent of lead contamination and for developing an effective deleading plan.

Conducting a full comprehensive inspection provides detailed information that is essential for determining the appropriate measures to take during the deleading process, as well as ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding lead abatement. This step is fundamental to maintaining safety for both workers and future occupants, as it helps prevent any inadvertent exposure to lead during the deleading activities. Such diligence is a key component of public health protections against lead exposure, particularly in homes where children are present.

Surface inspections or partial interior inspections do not provide the breadth of information needed to fully understand the lead hazards in a property, and assuming no inspection is required poses a significant risk to health and safety. Therefore, the requirement for a full comprehensive inspection is critical in the deleading process.