
The main risk is not the intact paint itself, but rather when the paint deteriorates or is disturbed. This creates hazardous lead dust and paint chips, which can be easily ingested or inhaled.
A lead-based paint inspection is a surface-by-surface examination to determine if lead-based paint is present, and where lead-based paint is. Inspections are generally conducted with regard to HUD and OSHA regulations using a portable x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF).
A lead-based paint risk assessment approaches issues from the standpoint of its potentially hazardous condition. Representative paint chip samples are taken from areas where the paint has become unstable especially in areas where children spend time. Along with the paint chip samples, dust-wipe samples, and if appropriate, water samples, are also taken.
Federal regulations require the safe handling of any lead that may be present in a facility. Once determined that lead is present, complete abatement or interim controls may be implemented. Abatement is the removal of the affected component and Interim Controls are the temporary stabilization of building components that contain lead.
A lead-based paint clearance examination is conducted after abatement or renovation work has been completed in a house, dwelling unit, residential building, housing development, or child-occupied facility
Childhood Lead Poisoning is a serious matter requiring an investigation that is thorough and more extensive than either a paint inspection or a risk assessment.
Lead-based paint inspections, assessments, abatement and removal needs to be conducted by licensed professional. We will assess the situation, test the areas of concern and determine the best way to move forward in the safest, most cost effective way.

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