Cal. Civ. Code § 460.500
Issuance of Official Reports
Operative Text
Code enforcement inspectors may conduct inspections, tests, sampling and measurements and issue
official reports for the purpose of recording the presence or absence of lead hazards or other violations
of 105 CMR 460.000. Code enforcement lead determination inspectors may conduct tests, sampling
and measurements and issue official reports for the purpose of recording the presence or absence of
lead violations as part of the lead determination enforcement procedure. Risk assessors may conduct
inspections, tests, sampling, measurements and risk assessments, and issue official reports for the
purpose of identifying the presence or absence of lead hazards or other violations of 105 CMR
460.000, as well as identifying and evaluating the urgent lead hazards in a dwelling unit or
residential premises, and determining the interim controls necessary to address those hazards. In
addition, laboratories with appropriate National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP)
certification, or which at minimum participate in the appropriate Environmental Lead Proficiency
Analytical Testing (ELPAT) program may issue official reports recording the levels of lead in dust and
paint, other coating, plaster or putty samples.Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.000 § 460.500, Massachusetts authorizes several categories of qualified professionals to conduct lead-related inspections and issue official reports. Code enforcement inspectors and lead determination inspectors can test for and document the presence or absence of lead hazards or violations, while risk assessors can go further by evaluating urgent lead hazards and identifying interim controls needed to address them. Certified or qualifying laboratories may also issue official reports on lead levels found in dust, paint, and related samples, provided they hold appropriate NLLAP certification or participate in the ELPAT program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.000 § 460.500 should be aware that inspections, tests, and sampling can be carried out by multiple types of authorized professionals, each with a defined scope. Compliant operators typically cooperate with code enforcement inspectors, lead determination inspectors, and risk assessors when access is requested, and they retain official reports issued following any such inspection. Ensuring that any laboratory work connected to a property is performed by an NLLAP-certified or ELPAT-participating lab helps ensure that resulting reports carry the official standing recognized under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.000 § 460.500, tenants living in dwellings where lead hazards may be present have the benefit of a structured inspection framework carried out by authorized professionals. If an inspection has been conducted, tenants generally have the right to receive or review the resulting official report, which documents whether lead hazards or violations were found and what interim controls may be warranted. Tenants who have concerns about lead conditions in their home may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant Massachusetts housing or public health authority to understand how the inspection and reporting process under this section applies to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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