SBA Lead Dust Testing

Lead exposure is still high in children who live in North and West Philadelphia despite Citywide decline
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-lead-exposure-decline-disparities/

By April 1, 2022, all rental properties (private, PHA, Section 8 and HUD housing) in Philadelphia built before 1978 must be certified lead-safe or lead-free.

All peeling, chipping and cracking paint should be repaired before your inspection. Check window sills, walls, floors and door jams. The visual inspection is the first step to clearance. EPAs visual inspection determines that the area is free of dust and debris before dust clearance testing can...

Multi-Unit Apartment Building Lead Testing Inspection
If the landlord is renting multiple units as part of one rental license, he or she must obtain a lead safe or lead free certificate for each unit. The dust wipe test results and/or the inspection report must be uploaded onto the Lead Certific...

Tenant Refuses Entry to Perform Lead Test
If your tenant refuses to let a technician in to perform a lead test you need to take the following steps to legally prove they refused entry:
1. You must contact the tenant in writing via e-mail or postal mail.
2. A copy of this written notification...

TIPS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST
Here are few tips to protect yourself from lead dust exposure in older homes and buildings:
1. Inspect and keep all painted surfaces in excellent condition. Check regularly for chip paint.
2. Clean up dust frequently with a wet cloth or paper towel.
3. Wip...

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Exposure to even a little amount of lead in childhood can cause lifelong learning and behavior problems. The purpose of the law is to prevent children from becoming lead poisoned. Rental properties and day cares which were built before 1978 are requir...

How Does Lead Dust Get Inside Your House?
There are various ways lead dust enters your home. Often older homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. If the home renovated the lead paint may be disturbed leaving lead dust residue on floors and windowsills.

Lead dust can also enter your h...

Phase 4 of Philadelphia Lead Law Requirements - Rental properties including day care in the following zip codes must have their properties certified as lead safe or lead free by September 30, 2022 - 19103, 19106, 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19123, 19136, 19147, 19149, 19150, 19152, 19154. Fa...