Visual inspection and dust wipe sampling will help identify lead paint hazards in your home. A certified EPA Lead Dust Sampling Technician will perform the inspection.
What is lead and its associated hazards?
Lead is a toxic, naturally occurring element and heavy metal in our environment that is widely used in commercial products such as gasoline, paint, cosmetics, spices, and pottery. Lead exposure in children can cause nervous system and kidney damage, learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorder, and decreased intelligence. It can also cause behavior, speech, and language problems, hearing damage, decreased muscle and bone growth, and poor muscle coordination.
What is a visual assessment?
A visual assessment examines all painted building components for deteriorated paint or visible surface dust, debris, or residue. The inspector will also look for paint chips or dust from painting activities that were not cleaned up and paint residue on floors.
What are dust wipe samplings?
Dust wipe sampling is collected by wiping a representative surface, including floors (both carpeted and uncarpeted), interior windowsills, and other similar surfaces, and testing following a method approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These samples must be undertaken properly to ensure that the results are accurate.
What certification do we offer?
We are EPA-certified lead dust sampling technicians capable of providing lead dust clearance for rental unit owners and post-renovation projects for home renovators. Homeowners and buyers who are concerned about lead exposure can conduct lead testing. All inspectors adhere to EPA standards, ensuring the results are valid. When dust wipe sampling is conducted, a report outlining the lead dust results is issued.
NJ LEAD-SAFE CERTIFICATION FOR RENTAL UNITS
NJ Lead-Safe Certification for Rentals is a new NJ law that took effect on July 22, 2022. This law applies to rental dwellings built in 1978 or later. Contact us for your lead-safe certifications for rental units.
Optimal Home Inspections LLC is a Lead-Safe EPA Certified Firm NAT-F238931-1
