Make sure it is a blood lead test and that you are told the actual number for your child s blood lead. At higher blood lead levels, more aggressive measures are recommended. If you purchase or rent a home built before 1978, you should review carefully the information provided to you about lead-based paint hazards. As a result of federal requirements that went into effect in 1996, property owners of pre-1978 units must disclose any known hazards and provide a pamphlet to prospective tenants or buyers about lead. Prospective purchasers also have the option to have the property tested for lead hazards at their own expense.
Good maintenance is important to keep old lead-based paint intact.
Remodel and renovate safely. Keep in mind that intact lead paint is rarely a hazard. Do not remove lead-based paint yourself. This can be extremely hazardous. Keep areas where children play as dust-free and clean as possible.