### Question
How is the "deteriorated paint" defined?


### Answer
The term **deteriorated paint** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4851b* as follows -

> any interior or exterior paint that is peeling, chipping, chalking or cracking or any paint located on an interior or exterior surface or fixture that is damaged or deteriorated

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

