Environmental
The EPA's definition of lead hazard in residential housing includes paint with a lead content of:
AAny detectable lead
B0.5 mg/cm² or more on a painted surface, or 0.5% or more by weight in paint✓ Correct
C1.0% or more by weight only
DOnly paint manufactured before 1960
Explanation
Lead-based paint is defined by HUD and EPA as paint containing 1.0 mg/cm² or more (by XRF testing) or 0.
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