### Question
Can you define what risk assessment means?


### Answer
**Risk assessment** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*:

> an on-site investigation to determine and report the existence, nature, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards in residential dwellings, including—


(A) information gathering regarding the age and history of the housing and occupancy by children under age 6

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63A-RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION**

