EPA Inspector Exam
What questions does the homeowner use to gauge what inspection they want/need? -
answer Is it for insurance?
Is it for a reno?
Do I want to purchase the property?
How much will it cost?
What is the difference between an inspector and a risk assessor? - answer The
Inspector tests for lead.
The assessor assesses hazards.
What does an LBP inspection include? – answer o Testing
o Recording
o Results
When would you take a paint chip sample instead of using an XRF? - answer When the
XRF results are in the inconclusive range or you can't fit the XRF
ALC - answer Apparent Lead Concentration
- Lead levels before substrate correction
ALC - SEL = CLC - answerFormula for Substrate Correction
SEL - answerAverage of Substrate Correction tests on bare components
XRF Fluorescence - answerXRF uses a sealed source which shoots energy to the
atoms, rattling them, and causing them to send energy back (FLUORESCENCE) which
gives the XRF its reading
XRF with Direct Reading - answerAll machines that use this need substrate correction
(Spectrum analyzers)
Random Sampling of Units - Decimals - answerIf the number has a decimals (even a
hundredth), then it is rounded up
Where are you most likely to encounter LBP testing combos? - answer(pretty much
ALL) Exterior Surfaces
For interior surfaces:
o Windows & wood trim
o Bathrooms
o Kitchens
What questions does the homeowner use to gauge what inspection they want/need? -
answer Is it for insurance?
Is it for a reno?
Do I want to purchase the property?
How much will it cost?
What is the difference between an inspector and a risk assessor? - answer The
Inspector tests for lead.
The assessor assesses hazards.
What does an LBP inspection include? – answer o Testing
o Recording
o Results
When would you take a paint chip sample instead of using an XRF? - answer When the
XRF results are in the inconclusive range or you can't fit the XRF
ALC - answer Apparent Lead Concentration
- Lead levels before substrate correction
ALC - SEL = CLC - answerFormula for Substrate Correction
SEL - answerAverage of Substrate Correction tests on bare components
XRF Fluorescence - answerXRF uses a sealed source which shoots energy to the
atoms, rattling them, and causing them to send energy back (FLUORESCENCE) which
gives the XRF its reading
XRF with Direct Reading - answerAll machines that use this need substrate correction
(Spectrum analyzers)
Random Sampling of Units - Decimals - answerIf the number has a decimals (even a
hundredth), then it is rounded up
Where are you most likely to encounter LBP testing combos? - answer(pretty much
ALL) Exterior Surfaces
For interior surfaces:
o Windows & wood trim
o Bathrooms
o Kitchens
