Lead Safety

U.S. EPA Requirements

Learn about EPA's new requirements for common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition.  These activities can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children.

To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

• Information for Contractors
• Locate Accredited Renovation Training Programs 

Commonwealth of Virginia

Learn about Virginia's"Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention" which includes the following:

• Lead Safe Training
• Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home -- TSCA Section 406(a) 
• U.S. HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

For further information, contact Virginia Department of Health (VDH) , Lead-Safe Virginia Program Director, 804.864.7694

City of Alexandria

• Visit the City of Alexandria Health Department's Environmental Health Service for more City information

For further information, contact City of Alexandria Health Department, 703.838.4400