Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): How should a landlord decide on a “Lead Free” certification?

We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new Lead Law and have created a weekly “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) forum for you as you desire to become more informed of the Lead Law and its complexity. This week we are featuring a common question:

Question: How should a landlord decide on a  “Lead Free” certification?

Answer:  A “Lead Free” certification should be considered for properties that have been completely renovated (down to the studs), including removal of old drywall, all moldings, baseboards, windows, ceilings, and windowsills, etc. 

Passing a “lead free” test means that there is "zero" lead anywhere in the house.  Absolutely no trace (< 1.0 micrograms/sq foot-undetectable) of lead in the property. Partial renovations of properties are highly unlikely to pass a “Lead Free” test as there may be some traces of lead.   As such, “lead safe” tests allow (pass) for lead to exist in the house up to 40 micrograms/250 micrograms for floors and windowsills, respectively.

If you are interested in obtaining a “Lead Free” certification, please email us at LeadTestingServices@gmail.com As a reminder, the following are the current phases of ZIP codes that are due which started on October 1, 2021

Here’s the link to all of the Phases are below (including the next Phase 4):

https://www.leadtestingservicesphila.com/submission-dates