Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Risk Assessor Practice Exam

What is classified as a Child Occupied Facility?

1. Residential homes only

2. Daycare centers only

3. Buildings where children spend certain hours

4. Schools with lead paint

The correct answer is: Buildings where children spend certain hours

A Child Occupied Facility is defined as a building or part of a building that is regularly used by children under the age of six for specified hours. This classification encompasses a variety of locations where children might spend time, including daycare centers, preschools, and even residential homes if they are regularly occupied by children in that age group. This classification is important from a lead risk assessment perspective, as these facilities may present risks associated with lead exposure, and therefore require particular attention to lead hazards. The focus is on where children are spending time, regardless of the primary function of the building, highlighting the need for protective measures in any environment where young children are present for extended periods. In contrast, the other options are more limited in focus. Residential homes may not always fit the criteria without regular occupation by young children. Daycare centers, while certainly considered, represent just one subset of Child Occupied Facilities. Schools with lead paint may involve children, but they do not meet the specific definition if the children are not regularly occupying the space for defined hours.