Lead Clearance & Risk Assessment
Lead Risk Assessment
Lead Risk Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of potential lead hazards in a property, including paint, dust, soil, and water. A certified inspector conducts a visual examination to identify deteriorated lead-based paint and other exposure risks, collects samples for laboratory testing, and assesses exposure pathways. The assessment results in a detailed report with findings and recommendations for hazard control or remediation.
North Ohio Property Inspection’s risk assessment includes:
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An initial visual assessment to determine the condition of the property and make suggestions to remedy prior to actual risk assessment.
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Risk Assessment and report including dust samples collected from the property and analysis by an EPA certified lab.
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Upload of the report to the City of Cleveland portal.
The goal is to provide a safe environment for tenants and an efficient, cost effective process for property owners. This process gives the property owner the opportunity to address lead paint hazards prior to the risk assessment and potentially eliminate the need for a clearance assessment and the associated costs.
This service is critical for homeowners, landlords, and childcare facilities—especially in pre-1978 buildings—as well as renovation projects subject to the EPA’s RRP Rule, helping to prevent lead poisoning and meet regulatory requirements.
Lead Clearance
Lead Clearance is a post-remediation verification process that ensures a property is safe for reoccupancy after lead abatement or renovation work. It involves a visual inspection to confirm proper cleanup, followed by dust wipe sampling on floors, windowsills, and other surfaces to test for residual lead. These samples are analyzed in an accredited laboratory, and if lead levels meet EPA/HUD clearance standards, a clearance report is issued certifying the area as lead-safe. This service is essential for contractors performing lead abatement, property owners complying with lead disclosure laws, and schools or public housing authorities ensuring regulatory compliance and occupant safety.