### Question
How does the law define risk assessment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*, **risk assessment** is defined as:

> 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**

