Deteriorated paint is defined as which of the following?

Deteriorated paint is defined as which of the following?

• A. Paint that is fresh and recently applied
• B. Paint that is fading but intact
• C. Interior or exterior paint that is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking, or damaged or deteriorated surfaces
• D. Paint that is only on non-accessible surfaces

Answer: (C)

Deteriorated paint means the coating has lost its integrity—the interior or exterior paint is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking, or the surface beneath is damaged or deteriorated. These conditions show the paint film is no longer intact and can expose hazards if disturbed, which is why this option best fits the definition. Fresh and recently applied paint is still in good condition, fading but intact means the film remains sound despite color change, and paint on surfaces that aren’t accessible doesn’t by itself indicate deterioration—the focus is on actual damage to the coating.

Deteriorated paint means the coating has lost its integrity—the interior or exterior paint is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking, or the surface beneath is damaged or deteriorated. These conditions show the paint film is no longer intact and can expose hazards if disturbed, which is why this option best fits the definition. Fresh and recently applied paint is still in good condition, fading but intact means the film remains sound despite color change, and paint on surfaces that aren’t accessible doesn’t by itself indicate deterioration—the focus is on actual damage to the coating.