Why is lead dust a problem?

Lead dust does not just come from lead paint that is chipping.  It is all around us in Philadelphia.  With all of the construction going on in Philadelphia, it is very easy for these dust particles to settle on your clothing, and other objects. You can track it in your home with your shoes. 

 It is best to always wash your hands before handling objects so you do not ingest it. Cleaning your home often, and limiting opening your windows will also reduce the dust.

The testing will take approximately 1 hour.

The first part of the inspection will be a visual inspection of the space. Please touch up any chipped paint. Have touch up paint on hand in case you miss any spots. Failure to do so can result in not passing for the Lead Safe Certification.  Please be sure to clean window sills and floors under the window sill. The second part of the inspection will be to test the common space and each bedroom for dust. Photos of each property must be taken during inspection.

A certification that a property is lead safe means that a certified EPA lead dust sampling technician has: determined the property is free of deteriorated, flaking, chipping, peeling, chalking or not-intact paint, and that interior dust samples were collected, tested, and found not to contain hazardous levels of lead-contaminated dust. A certificate will be given to each landlord and also sent to the City of Philadelphia as proof of compliance.  This certificate is valid for 4 years.