Frequently Asked Questions

All rental property owners with units built before 1978 must obtain a Lead Safe Certification in the city of Cleveland

CHECK WITH THE CITY YOUR PROPERTY IS LOCATED FOR CITY ORDINANCE FOR LEAD  

 You will need to get a lead safe certification from the City of Cleveland every 2 years. Your Lead Safe Certification is good for 2 years. 

NO

As a lead risk assessor it is NOT our job to make your unit pass the risk assessment 

We are hired to perform a lead risk assessment to identify if your unit have any active lead hazards.

If the unit fails the visual inspection we make you aware of all lead hazards and refer you to a RRP contractor

Once the unit passes visual and dust wipe samples it is our job to complete a risk assessment report.

Once we delivery the report to you and the city, it is up to the city to give you the lead certification.

WE HAVE NO CONTROL AFTER REPORT SUBMITTED 

After we send the dust wipe samples to the lab it takes  7-10 business days to receive the lab report  (we have rush options available for additional fees)

Once we receive passing lab results your report will be complete in 1-3 business days

For the actually certification The  City of Cleveland is extremely behind on process applications there is no option to rush that end of the process. 

1. Pick up large paint chips and debris with a damp paper towel and throw away in a garbage bag.
2. If a HEPA vacuum is available, vacuum all horizontal surfaces, such as tops of window casings, sashes, doors, trim and floors. Give special attention to window troughs, sills, cracks and crevices. Start at the top and work down, cleaning floors last.
3. Use two buckets, one for wash water and one for clear water rinse. Wash surfaces with the all-purpose cleaning solution (wear gloves if harsh detergents are used. Start up high and work down to the floors. Follow the wash procedure with the clear water rinse. Change the wash and rinse water frequently (at least once per room) and use disposable towels.
4. After the cleaned surfaces have completely air dried, HEPA vacuum all surfaces again. 
5. Put all cleaning items (towels, disposable mop heads, etc,) in a plastic bag. Tie the bag closed and throw away in garbage. Remove paint chips and empty water down a toilet  

 Tips:

• Change the wash and rinse water frequently (at least once per room) and use disposable towels. 
• Be sure to wear old washable clothing and avoid smoking or eating while cleaning
• We work with RRP contractors and able to refer you to company to perform environmental cleaning

1. Chipped, deteriorating, or peeling paint anywhere inside or outside of the home.  You must stabilize deteriorated paint.
2. Bare, or exposed, soil. Cover the soil with straw or mulch.
3. A home with visible dust. Perform an environmental clean shortly before the assessment to eliminate built up dirt and dust in order to pass the visual inspection. Make sure there is no dust on friction areas like: window sills, floors, doorways, horizontal surfaces beneath friction surfaces - like window sills and floors around windows, doors and cabinets.
4. Paint chips anywhere -  outside, on deck or porch, on windows, window wells, ceilings, basement... You must stabilize deteriorated paint, or cover it with flooring or protective coverings on stairs and porches.