Lead Paint
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating
twenty square feet or more of painted surfaces (ex. gutters, facia) for exterior
projects in housing, child care facilities and schools built before 1978.

Beginning April 2010, federal law will require contractors that disturb lead-based
paint in homes, child care facilities and schools, built before 1978 to be certified and
follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

- Lead can affect children's brains and developing nervous systems, causing reduced IQ,
learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Lead is also harmful to adults.

- Lead in dust is the most common way people are exposed to lead. People can also get
lead in their bodies from lead in soil or paint chips. Lead dust is often invisible.

- Lead-based paint was used in more than 38 million homes until it was banned for
residential use in 1978

- Projects that disturb lead-based paint can create dust and endanger you and your
family.


The work area should not be accessible to occupants while the work
occurs. The rooms or areas where work is being done may be blocked off
or sealed with plastic sheeting to contain any dust that is generated.
Heavy-duty plastic and tape will be used to cover the ground or over any
object that cannot be moved like flowers, bushes, etc. The contained area
will not be available to you until the work in that area is complete and the
containment has been removed.
The Facts About Lead
Renovation
The Regional EPA Office can provide further information regarding lead safety and lead
protection programs at www.epa.gov/lead
FRSG is required to
perform a lead-based
paint test on older
houses if it is
questionable. We are
also able to provide a
test result for
homeowners who
are unsure.