Enforcement Phase Begins Little by little, the word about the dangers of lead is spreading, and as it does, the demand for inspections grows. These regulations, known as Section 1018, were set in place to ensure that the pubic receive important information about the dangers of lead. Copies of the disclosure form must be retained for no less than three years. Violators of 1018 may be subject to civil and criminal sanctions, Lanier said.
Lead exposure is harmful to young children.
Also at risk are pregnant women and the unborn. If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from damage to the brain, nervous system and kidneys, behavior and learning problems, slowed growth and hearing problems. Such exposure is largely preventable if precautionary measures are taken. When properly managed and maintained, lead-based point in homes poses little risk, according to Lanier. Leaking Out Lead inspector Jeff Van Flooten has answered several phone calls recently from parents worried that high levels of lead in their homes might be silently poisoning their young children.