Beginning April 22, 2010, federal law requires that contractors
performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb
more than six square feet of paint in homes, child care
facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and
trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead
contamination. Protect your family and make sure you only hire a
contractor who is in a Lead-Safe Certified Firm. Find a Lead-
Safe Certified Firm near you. Read about EPA's requirements for
renovation, repair and Read EPA's pamphlet on renovation, repair
and painting: Are you planning to buy or rent a home built
before 1978? Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have
paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from
paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not
taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals
receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978
housing: - LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-
based paint and lead-based pa