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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.
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.
The Facts About Lead
Renovation
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 Regional EPA Office can provide further information regarding lead safety and lead protection programs at www.epa.gov/lead |
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- 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-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.
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-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.