Deteriorating Paint
Before a lead dust inspection ALL paint must be intact. There can be no peeling, chipping, flaking, or deterioraing paint on any interior or exterior surfaces. The inspection fails if defective paint is found.
Avoid the following:
Chipping paint on handrail
Peeling paint on railing
Deteriorating paint on steps
Flaking paint on brick wall
Flaking paint on radiator
Chipping paint in window well
Peeling paint on door stop
Flaking paint in common hall
Steel lintel chipping paint
Peeling paint on deck
Peeling paint on garage door
Deteriorating paint on rake board
Visually inspect the following interior components for defective paint.
- Air Conditioners
- Balustrades
- Banisters
- Baseboards
- Beams
- Cabinets
- Ceilings
- Chair Rails
- Columns
- Countertops
- Crown Moldings
- Doors
- Electrical Fixtures
- Fireplaces
- Floors
- Handrails
- Newel Posts
- Radiators
- Shelf Supports
- Shelves
- Stair Stringers
- Stair Treads
- Stair Risers
- Stools and Aprons
- Trims
- Walls
- Window Sills, Wells, Sashes
Visually inspect the following exterior components for defective paint.
- Air Conditioners
- Balcony
- Balustrades
- Chimneys
- Columns
- Corner Boards
- Doors and Trims
- Downspouts
- Fascia
- Fences
- Garage
- Gates
- Gutters
- Joists
- Handrails
- Lattices
- Patio
- Play Equpment
- Porch
- Roof
- Railing Caps
- Rake Boards
- Shed
- Siding
- Soffits
- Stair Risers and Treads
- Window Sashes
- Window and Trims