Common renovation, repair and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint (like sanding, cutting, replacing windows, and more) can create hazardous lead dust and chips which can be harmful to adults and children. Home repairs that create even a small amount of lead dust are enough to poison your child and put your family at risk. For more information, read EPA's guide that describes why you should hire a lead-safe renovator.

Need to hire renovator or contractor?  Make sure you find EPA or state lead-safe certified renovation contractors in your area.

• Watch this video discussing the RRP Rule and showing how a contractor can remodel, repair or paint a home the lead-safe way. Exit
• Doing a renovation yourself? Learn about how to work lead-safe in your home.
• Is your child’s day care or school being renovated, repaired, or painted? Learn more about renovations in child-occupied facilities.
• Learn about lead in your home or what you can do to protect your child.