The Department of Labor and Industry has a list of inspectors. If you have any kids less than six years old, we recommend you have their blood tested for lead. A. Most homes built before 1978 contain some amount of lead-based paint. The Federal Government has developed guidelines for conducting inspections and risk assessments. Pennsylvania law requires that inspectors follow the federal guidelines.
Costs can vary greatly from company to company.
Q. I am a landlord. A. Lead-based paint inspections must be provided by individuals certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Never use a heat gun or torch to remove lead-based paint. It s best to keep everything wet. Do wet scraping and wet sanding.