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Lead-safe certifications are important for ensuring that environments, particularly older properties, are free from hazardous levels of lead. This certification is crucial for properties built before 1978, as lead-based paint was commonly used in homes and buildings until it was banned in the United States in 1978.

What is Lead-Safe Certification?

Lead-safe certification is a process that confirms that a property has been inspected and deemed safe from lead hazards. It typically involves a visual assessment for chipping or peeling paint and dust wipe sampling to detect the presence of lead. This certification is necessary to comply with regulations aimed at preventing lead poisoning, especially in older buildings where lead-based paint was used.

Who Needs Lead-Safe Certification?

The need for lead-safe certification primarily applies to contractors, landlords, and others who may be involved in work that disturbs lead paint or coated surfaces in older buildings, specifically those constructed before 1978. This includes general contractors, property managers, electricians, plumbers, roofing and siding contractors, and others who might disturb lead paint through their work. In many states, rental property owners are also required to perform lead paint assessments in their rental units built prior to 1978 to obtain this certification.

Why is Lead-Safe Certification Needed?

The main reason for obtaining lead-safe certification is to protect residents, especially children, from the harmful effects of lead poisoning. Lead exposure can cause serious health issues, including neurological damage. Ensuring that living and working environments are free from lead hazards is essential for public health and safety. Additionally, meeting the regulatory requirements for lead-safe environments is a legal obligation for property owners and contractors working in older buildings.

Lead Safe Certification, What to Expect.

A lead-safe certification process typically involves several key steps to ensure that a property is free from hazardous levels of lead. Here's an overview of how this process is conducted:

  1. Arranging an Appointment: The first step involves scheduling an appointment to perform the lead test. This appointment is usually arranged with the tenant of the property.

  2. Conducting the Test: The actual testing process involves swabbing specific areas of the property. Typically, these areas include the floors and windowsills of each bedroom, and one common area, which is often a kitchen or living room. This "swabbing" is designed to collect samples that will be analyzed for lead content.

  3. Laboratory Analysis: After collecting the samples, they are submitted to an EPA-accredited third-party laboratory for detailed testing. The laboratory takes around 7 business days to analyze samples, though expedited (72-hour) testing service is available for an additional fee.

  4. Receiving the Certification and Report: Once the analysis is complete, you should receive a Lead Safe Certification if the test is passed. Along with the certificate, you will also receive a laboratory analysis report detailing the findings.

  5. Filing Instructions: The service typically includes instructions for filing the results with the Public Health Department, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.

  6. Remediation in Case of Failure: In cases where an area of the house fails the lead test, remediation is required. This usually involves scraping, priming, and repainting the surface area. Once remediation is completed, a retest is conducted to ensure that the area now passes the lead safety standards.

  7. Retesting After Remediation: If remediation is necessary, the company will return to retest the area that failed initially, ensuring compliance with lead safety standards.

This process is designed to be thorough and ensure that properties, particularly older ones built before the ban on lead-based paint, are safe for inhabitants. It's important to comply with these procedures not just for regulatory reasons, but also to protect the health of those who live or work in these environments.

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Philadelphia, PA 19107