Lead Paint Information

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes.  Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.

The most common sources of lead poisoning:
- Deteriorating lead-based paint
- Lead contaminated dust
- Lead contaminated residential soil

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.

For more information visit EPA's website:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/

OREGON

Lead poisoning is a significant environmental health problem, yet it is entirely preventable. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs were established to respond to concerns about lead and its effect on the health of Oregon's citizens.

On May 3, 2010, Oregon became the eighth state to be authorized by EPA to administer the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule for EPA.

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/leadpaint/

 

Protect your family and make sure you only hire a contractor who is in a Lead-Safe Certified Firm.

Goldwal's Lead Paint License/Certification Numbers:

- Oregon: LBPR115246

- EPA: NAT-75058

(EPA certification only for purposes of renovation, repair and painting as defined in Section 402 of TSCA)