Federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturbs painted surfaces in homes built before 1978, in childcare facilities and schools built before 1978, or in a home that a child under six years of age visits regularly.
Infoboard Lead-Safe Work Practices Older homes and buildings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Disturbing lead-based paint during remodeling and repainting can create dangerous lead dust. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website for more information on renovating or painting your home. Federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturbs painted surfaces in homes built before 1978, in childcare facilities and schools built before 1978, or in a home that a child under six years of age visits regularly, be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. The Lead Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right (PDF in English) (In Spanish) Get a list of the California Department of Public Health Certified Lead Professionals who are trained to do lead-safe work in your home by visiting the State of California's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch website or by calling (800) 597-LEAD.
Older homes and buildings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Disturbing lead-based paint during remodeling and repainting can create dangerous lead dust. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website for more information on renovating or painting your home.
Federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturbs painted surfaces in homes built before 1978, in childcare facilities and schools built before 1978, or in a home that a child under six years of age visits regularly, be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. The Lead Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right (PDF in English) (In Spanish)
Get a list of the California Department of Public Health Certified Lead Professionals who are trained to do lead-safe work in your home by visiting the State of California's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch website or by calling (800) 597-LEAD.