Cal. Civ. Code § 460.735
Procedures for Post-compliance Assessment
Operative Text
Any lead inspector performing a post-compliance assessment shall follow procedures outlined in
inspector training and refresher training and in policies and procedures as determined by the Director,
including:
(A) Visually checking all surfaces containing dangerous levels of lead or that were inaccessible for
testing.
(B) Testing surfaces not identified on previous inspection report.
(C) Completing post-compliance assessment report form.Section 460.735 of 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.000 establishes the procedural requirements that a certified lead inspector must follow when conducting a post-compliance assessment of a residential property. The inspector is required to visually examine all surfaces that previously contained dangerous lead levels or were inaccessible during earlier testing, test any surfaces not covered in prior inspection reports, and complete the official post-compliance assessment report form. These steps must align with both inspector training standards and any policies set by the Director of the relevant Massachusetts agency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.000 § 460.735, property owners who have undertaken lead remediation work generally engage a certified lead inspector to conduct a post-compliance assessment before the property can be considered compliant. A compliant operator ensures the inspector has access to all surfaces—including those previously flagged as dangerous or inaccessible—and that the completed post-compliance assessment report form is properly filed. Maintaining records of each assessment, including which surfaces were visually checked and tested, is a standard practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with Massachusetts lead regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 460.735 of 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.000 gives tenants a basis for understanding what a post-compliance lead assessment must cover: a certified inspector should be visually checking previously dangerous or inaccessible surfaces, testing surfaces not covered in earlier reports, and completing the official assessment form. If a tenant has reason to believe an assessment was incomplete or did not follow these required procedures, that concern can be raised with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or a local board of health. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts lead law can help explain what documentation tenants are generally entitled to receive following a post-compliance assessment.
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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