CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

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What regulatory body sets the standards for lead levels in residential properties?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

The correct answer is: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the regulatory body that establishes national standards for lead levels in residential properties, especially under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. The EPA is responsible for enforcing regulations related to environmental issues, including lead contamination. This encompasses setting permissible lead levels, implementing lead-safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with lead-related regulations to protect public health, especially vulnerable populations like children. While other agencies such as OSHA regulate lead exposure in occupational settings and HUD addresses lead paint hazards in public housing, the primary federal agency focused on residential properties and environmental lead standards is the EPA. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) does have its own regulations and standards for lead, especially at the state level, but the EPA's guidelines form the foundational national standard that states and local health departments must follow.