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Quoted from www.epa.gov/lead.
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing:
- LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.
- SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards.
- More information on the disclosure program.
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing:
- LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.
- SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards.
- Go to the website listed above for more details.
Submitted by Catherine Brooks, Eco-Strip LLC (seller of Speedheater™Infrared Paint Remover, an EPA-compliant method of safe lead paint removal)
What else can I help you with?
can i get a free grant to remove lead based paint from my home?
can i get a free government grant to remove lead based paint from my home
Does lead paint turn green?
No, but oil based products do. If you're trying to find out if it is lead-based paint (pre-1978), paint stores and most hardware stores carry a product called LeadCheck. If the paint contains contains lead, the liquid in the test swab turns the surface pink or red.
Can you burn wood with paint on it?
You should never burn wood with paint on it unless you know, specifically, what kind of paint it is, that the paint is question is safe to burn, and that there is no other chemical treatment on the wood. There is such a thing as paint that is safe to burn, but you should never assume a given paint is safe. In particular, you should avoid burning wood with lead based paint on it, and much of the old paint was lead based.
Lead-based paint has not been used in residential property since?
1978
Will you die if you eat paint?
hahah I dont suggest you eat paint. But I think that because paint now a days is not lead based you have a better chance of not dieing if you eat paint.
What is Lead based paint?
Lead based paint is paint that has a significant amount of lead (Pb) as a constituent of the color pigments in the paint.
How can I determine if paint is lead-based?
To determine if paint is lead-based, you can use a lead test kit available at hardware stores. Follow the instructions on the kit to test a small sample of the paint. If the test shows a positive result for lead, then the paint is lead-based.
What is the bad thing in paint?
depends on the type of paint. it could be lead if the paint is lead-based. it could also be a copper-based poison. don't eat it!
Do Blue Ridge dishes contain lead based paint?
Yes, Blue Ridge dishes do contain lead based paint
can i get a free grant to remove lead based paint from my home?
can i get a free government grant to remove lead based paint from my home
What are the benefits of using encapsulant paint for lead-based paint remediation?
Encapsulant paint is beneficial for lead-based paint remediation because it seals in the lead paint, preventing it from flaking or chipping and releasing harmful lead dust into the environment. This helps to reduce the risk of lead exposure and poisoning, especially in older buildings where lead paint may be present.
Does 1100 mgl constitute lead based paint?
MGL is a liquid measurement, lead based paint is measured in ppm or mg cm3.
What does LBP stand for?
It stands for LittleBigPlanet when it is used for a video game Building trades can also use it for Lead Based Paint
Can a landlord rent a place with lead paint?
They have to give you a disclaimer to inform you that the structure may contain lead based paint and there must not be a lead hazard. Like the paint is in poor condition.
Is there lead in plaster walls?
Older plaster walls may contain lead-based paint, which was commonly used before the 1970s. Lead-based paint can be found in layers of paint on the plaster walls. It is important to test for lead before attempting to remove or disturb the walls.
Is this paint safe?
There is no sure fire way to test paint for lead via home based chemical compounds. The only way to test for lead is to buy a lead paint test kit.
What is the most dangerous chemical in paint?
lead-based paint covering the walls & exteroir of homes
