### Question
How is the term accessible surface defined?


### Answer
The term **accessible surface** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2681* as the following:

> an interior or exterior surface painted with lead-based paint that is accessible for a young child to mouth or chew

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2681*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER IV-LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION**

