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This document provides information about lead exposure risks in older homes, sources of lead, health effects, and testing procedures for lead in drinking water, soil, and dust.

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1. Gather necessary information about your home, including the year it was built, square footage, and number of rooms.
2. Make a note of any renovations or updates that have been done, including when they were completed.
3. Document the condition of the foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC.
4. Collect any relevant zoning information or local building codes that may apply to your home.
5. Prepare photographs that show the exterior and interior of the house.
6. List any historical significance or architectural styles that apply to the house.
7. Ensure to include any potential issues or repairs needed.
8. Fill out the form clearly and accurately, providing as much detail as possible.

Who needs About Your House - Lead in Older Homes?

1. Homeowners of older properties wanting to sell their home.
2. Real estate agents preparing listings for older homes.
3. Investors looking to purchase older homes.
4. Home inspectors conducting evaluations of older properties.
5. Local governments or organizations assessing historical properties.

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Is it okay to buy a house with lead-based paint?

Though lead-based paint for use in homes was banned in the U.S. in 1978, it is still present in millions of homes. Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good condition. However, deteriorating (peeling, chipping, chalking, ing, or damaged) lead-based paint is a hazard and needs prompt attention.

Where is lead found in older homes?

It is found in the air, soil, dust and the paint of some homes or buildings built before 1978. Being exposed to too much lead can cause serious health problems. Lead is never a normal part of your body. The good news is that lead poisoning can be prevented.

Should I be worried about lead paint in an old house?

You should assume that any home built before 1978 contains some lead. Lead poisoning is a concern for both children and adults - breathing or eating anything that contains too much lead can cause serious health problems.

What contains lead in an old house?

Homes built before 1978 probably contain lead-based paint. Painted toys and furniture made before 1978 may also contain lead-based paint. Lead-based paint becomes a concern when it chips, turns into dust, or gets into the soil.

How to get rid of lead in an old house?

Lead Paint Removal Options Encapsulation: Typically, encapsulation is the least complicated and most affordable method. Enclosure: With this method, a new surface covers the old surface. Removal: Approaches used to remove lead-based paints, include wire brushing or wet hand scraping with liquid paint removers.

Do old houses have lead?

Do you know if your home contains lead? About 75% of homes built before 1978 contain some lead-based paint. The older the home, the more likely it is to contain lead-based paint. You should assume that any home built before 1978 contains some lead.

What are the sources of lead in houses?

Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust are the most common sources of lead poisoning. Paint containing lead was not banned in the United States until 1978. Homes built before 1978 have a good chance of having lead-based paint, which can chip, peel or flake.

What common household items contain lead?

Sources of Lead Table of Contents. Paint (older homes, old toys, furniture, crafts) Paint. Lead was used in paint to add color, improve the ability of the paint to hide the surface it covers, and to make it last longer. Dust. Soil. Drinking Water. Air. Folk medicines, ayurvedics and cosmetics. Children's jewelry and toys.

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What is About Your House - Lead in Older Homes?

About Your House - Lead in Older Homes is a informational document or form that provides details regarding the presence of lead-based paint and other lead hazards in homes that were built before 1978.

Who is required to file About Your House - Lead in Older Homes?

Landlords, home sellers, and real estate agents are typically required to file About Your House - Lead in Older Homes when dealing with properties built before 1978, as they must disclose any known lead hazards to prospective buyers or renters.

How to fill out About Your House - Lead in Older Homes?

To fill out About Your House - Lead in Older Homes, individuals must provide information about the property, including its age, lead inspections or risk assessments conducted, any known lead presence, and any remediation work done related to lead hazards.

What is the purpose of About Your House - Lead in Older Homes?

The purpose of About Your House - Lead in Older Homes is to ensure transparency about lead hazards in older homes, thereby protecting the health and safety of residents, particularly young children and pregnant women who are most at risk.

What information must be reported on About Your House - Lead in Older Homes?

Information that must be reported includes the property's construction date, any lead-based paint or lead hazards identified, results from any lead testing or inspections, and details of any lead hazard remediation actions taken.