Lead Abatement, Inspection and Risk Assessment

If you live in AK, AZ, FL, ID, MT, NV, NM, NY, SC, SD or WY:

• Find a risk assessment, inspection or abatement firm here.
• Find an accredited training provider here.

If not, you can find information on your state here.

Lead-based paint is serious business. Lead inspections and lead risk assessments are useful first steps, which can lead to more thoughtful decisions on managing lead-based paint and lead hazards.

Lead abatement is an activity designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Abatement is sometimes ordered by a state or local government, and can involve specialized techniques not typical of most residential contractors.

EPA requires individuals and firms who perform abatement projects in pre-1978 target housing and child-occupied facilities to be certified and follow specific work practices.

Learn more about lead abatement, inspection and risk assessment:

• Homeowners and Renters
• Abatement Contractors, Inspectors, Risk Assessors and Project Designers
• Training Providers

Additional Resources

• Read about the lead-based paint regulations
• Find a risk assessment, inspection or abatement firm
• Find an accredited risk assessment, inspection or abatement training program
• Find an accredited laboratory for analyzing paint chip, dust and soil samples

Abatement vs. RRP?

• Confused about the difference between abatement and RRP? Read more.

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