When was Lead (Pb) Based Paint regulated in the United States?

Approximately three- quarters of all homes built before 1978 contain lead- based paint. Sanding or scraping these older paints during renovation can release hazardous lead dust into the air and soil.

If exterior paint has been flaking, the soil in your yard may already be contaminated, Such contamination is invisible, since lead remains in the soil long after paint degrades.

What are common Lead (Pb) Containing Materials?

Painted and varnished surfaces, including windows and window sills; doors and doorframes; stairs, railings and banisters; porches and fences.

Soils, including children’s play areas; building perimeters; vegetable gardens Household dust Drinking Water, most likely from your pipe or the solder on you pipe.

How can Lead (Pb) exposure harm you?

Overtime, low-level exposure to lead from paint, dust, soil, or plumbing can cause serious health problems, including brain, nervous system and kidney damage.

Children younger than six are specially vulnerable.

If you rent or sell property, you may be required to provide lead-testing information. In 1992 Congress passed an act requiring full disclosure for Lead-based paint in structures built prior to 1978.

What are HUD- Requirements for Clearance?

Perform visual assessment and inspection in areas identified by client (EPA risk Assessor).

Take wipe samples in each area occupied by children under six years of age.

Analyze wipe samples at AIHA ELLAP accredited (EPA NLLAP) lab.

Submit one copy of EPA Standard Clearance Report identifying remaining lead level, accompanied by EPA fact sheets and signature of supervising EPA Risk Assessor.

How is Post Renovation Clearance Performed?

Perform visual assessment and inspection in areas identified by client (EPA Risk Assessor or Lead technician).

Take wipe samples of surfaces and window sills (either composite or singular) as necessary.

Analyze wipe samples at AIHA ELLAP accredited (EPA NLLAP) lab.

Submit one copy of EPA Standard Clearance Report identifying remaining lead level, accompanied by EPA fact sheets and signature of supervising EPA Risk Assessor.

How does NVL Labs perform Lead (Pb) Hazard Screening?

Gather background information and perform visual assessment (EPA Risk Assessor).
Sample areas of deteriorated paint.

Take a minimum of two composite dust wipes from the floors and windowsills where one or more children under the age of six are likely to encounter dust; composite dust samples also may be taken in common areas in multi-family dwellings.

Take soil samples, depending on the age and type of building.

Analyze paint, wipe and soil samples at AIHA ELLAP-accredited lab.

Submit one copy of Risk Assessment report identifying lead levels in paint, dust, and soil, accompanied by EPA fact sheets for cleaning and mitigation and signature of EPA Risk Assessor.

How does NVL Labs perform Lead (Pb) dust sampling?

Take samples of waste stream (Environmental Technicians under the supervision of a certified EPA Risk Assessor).

Analyze samples at DOE and AIHA ELLAP-accredited lab.

Issue report detailing analytical results and material location, and explaining regulatory guidelines.

How does NVL Labs perform Soil sampling by independent inspector?

Take samples of waste stream (Environmental Technicians under the supervision of a certified EPA Risk Assessor).

Analyze samples at DOE and AIHA ELLAP-accredited (EPA NLLAP) lab.

Issue report detailing analytical results and material location, and explaining regulatory guidelines.

What does NVL Labs do for Waste Profiling (TCLP)?

Take samples of waste stream (supervised by Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).

Analyze samples at DOE and AIHA ELLAP-accredited (EPA NLLAP) lab.

Issue report detailing analytical results and explaining regulatory guidelines.

What does NVL Labs do for worker exposure assessments for OSHA compliance?

Take Industrial Hygiene samples of worker during daily activity (supervised by Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).

Take air samples for asbestos fibers, metals and silica.

Analyze samples at AIHA ELLAP- AND NVLAP- accredited lab.

Issue report detailing analytical results and explaining regulatory guidelines.

Are you planning a Remodel or concerned about the possibility of Lead (Pb) in you paint and/or building materials?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industry require that lead dust levels be monitored during construction, renovation and demolition projects to protect workers and the public. Lead is known to be especially hazardous to developmental growth during early childhood. Come to NVL Labs for quick turn-around, expert guidance and accredited-laboratory analysis.

What services does NVL Labs offer for Lead (Pb) Services by XRF Spectrum Analyzer?
Lead-Based Paint Inspection
  • On-site precise and accurate results for presence or absence of Lead-based Paint using SRF Spectrum Analyzer.
Lead Risk Assessment
  • Detailed investigation of Lead-based Paint Hazards in Single and Multi-family dwellings.
Lead Hazard Screening
  • Identification of Lead-based Paint Hazards in your home, for health and safety of your family, particularly children.
HUD Required Clearance
  • Post-Cleanup analysis to verify no surface lead dust exists, in conformance with HUD/EPA specifications.
What Services are provided by NVL Labs for Lead (Pb)?
  • HUD required clearance
  • Post Renovation Clearance
  • Lead Hazard Screening
  • Lead Dust Sampling
  • Soil Sampling by Independent Inspector (before/after exterior painting)
  • Waste Profiling (TCLP Sampling)
  • Worker Exposure Assessments for OSHA Compliance
  • Lead Inspection by XRF per HUD & Section 8 Requirements
  • Drinking Water Testing