LEAD CLEARANCE EXAMS
WHAT IS A LEAD CLEARANCE EXAM FOR THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS?
A LEAD CLEARANCE EXAMS REQUIRED IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES BUILT BEFORE 1978 TO GUARANTEE IT'S SAFE TO BE RENTED OUT. IT ENSURES THAT THE PROPERTY IS LEAD FREE FROM LEAD CONTAMINATION AND SAFE FOR OCCUPANCY. THE EXAM CHECKS IF LEAD-BASED PAINT, DUST AND SOIL CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN EFFECTIVELY REMOVED OR CONTAINED.
HOW IS THE EXAM PERFORMED
A LEAD CLEARANCE EXAM IS DONE BY A CLEARANCE TECHNICIAN OR A RISK ASSESSOR. THE INSPECTOR DOES A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LOOKING FOR CHIPPING AND PEELING PAINT ON THE PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY ANY AREAS WHERE THERE IS PAINT AND FRICTION SURFACES. WE ALSO CHECK FOR BARE SOIL AROUND THE PROPERTY. THEN, COLLECTION OF LEAD DUST SAMPLES FROM WINDOWS AND THEIR COMPONENTS ARE TAKEN.
PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY/WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU FAIL?
ENSURE ALL REMEDIATION MEASURES WERE PROPERLY COMPLETED:
>>> ALL LEAD HAZARDS MUST BE FULLY ADDRESSED MEANING NO CHIPPING AND PEELING PAINT CAN BE FOUND
>>> PROPER REMOVAL OR CONTAINMENT OF LEAD PAINT
>>> THOROUGH CLEANING OF ALL SURFACES THAT MAY BE TESTED
>>> ENSURE THERE ARE NO LEAD RESIDUE (DUST) REMAINS ON THE PROPERTY
IF FAILED:
>>> THE INSPECTOR WILL PROVIDE A REPORT DETAILING THE REASONS FOR FAILURE
>>> COMPLETE ADDITIONAL REMEDIATION WITH A CERTIFIED RRP TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED LEAD HAZARDS.
>>> THIS MAY INVOLVE RE-CLEANING AREAS WITH LEAD DUST, REPAINTING SURFACES, OR FURTHER SOIL TREATMENT IN OUTDOOR AREAS
>>> PERFORM OR RESCHEDULE THE LEAD CLEARANCE EXAM AND SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR THE 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE AND ABILITY TO RENT OUT PROPERTY
WHAT WE OFFER
CLEVELAND LEAD COMPLIANCE OFFERS FULL SERVICE LEAD CLEARANCE EXAMS FOR SINGLE FAMILY, MULTI-FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS. FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION, COLLECTION OF LEAD DUST SAMPLES, SENDING SAMPLES TO LAB, AND ASSUMING ALL PASSES, SUBMITTING APPLICATION TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS FOR YOUR THREE YEAR CERTIFICATE, WE DO IT ALL!
PLEASE REFER TO THE "ZONES" LINK TO CHECK WHEN YOUR PROPERTY IS REQUIRED TO GET A CERTIFICATE.
PLEASE NOTE WE ALSO DO LEAD CLEARANCE EXAMS FOR PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS AND PER THAT CITY'S LAW OR ORDINANCE.
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Ask about our availability by calling us at 216-789-1364 or 216-402-7730 or by emailing matt@clevelandleadcompliance.com. We look forward to helping you!