Lucas County Tries to clear up lead-paint confusion

March 31, 2017 | by The ETC Environmental Consulting Specialists

The Toledo Ordinance   is causing concern with building owners, landlords, and housing managers. Toledo Lucas County has set out to debunk some of these myths with their informational video. 

While the video does address some concerns about Toledo's lead paint inspection's, we wonder does it answer yours?

  • What questions do you still have as a responsible party about the lead ordinance?
  • What would be the most helpful way to have these addressed? 
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Toledo Lead Ordinance update March 2017

March 20, 2017 | by The ETC Environmental Consulting Specialists

On March 8th, 2017 Toledo-Lucas County Health Department held a meeting for Lead Inspectors, but he information is useful for both inspectors and rental property owners. Below is a breakdown of the discussed topics :

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8 must have lead SAFETY tips

February 27, 2017 | by The ETC Environmental Consulting Specialists

With the Flint Water crisis bringing lead poisioning into the spotlight and garnering national attention, many people are left wondering what steps they can take to help ensure their families well being.  While some elements may seem uncontrolable, there are steps you can take to create a lead safe home for your little one.

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What is the Toledo Lead ordinance?

February 23, 2017 | by The ETC Environmental Consulting Specialists

On August 16th, 2016, Toledo's city council passed legislation to protect children from exposure to the common house hold lead hazard of deteriorating paint.  Deteriorating paint is common in  older homes, and it's a leading cause of lead poisoning in young children to this day. The Lead Safe Residential requirements in Toledo are a great start in combating the threat of lead poisoning via paint. 

So who's affected by this ordinance? Property owners and owners of in-home child care facilities.   If a structure is a single-family, duplex or family child care center and build before 1978, it must be inspected.  

So if I get inspected, then what happens? 

  • If no visual chipping,cracking, peeling, chalking paint is found,then dust wipes are collected. If the wipes are below allowed levels, then a lead safe certificate will be issued-and no remediation is needed. 
  • If properties fail visual or dust inspection, the problem area's must be put into "LEAD SAFE" condition, as outlined by the ordinance measures. 
  • The Lead Safe ordinance does NOT require lead paint, (for example) , to be completely removed, as it is costly. The scope of testing is intended to be simple, fast, effective, and low cost. 

How long do I have to comply?

The measure went into effect on September 16th, 2016 giving landlords one year  to get their properties inspected and to have hazards contained to be in compliance. Owners of more than 10 properties may request an additional year to comply as long as they’ve registered 10 properties before the September 16th, 2017 deadline.

                                                  Want to learn more about the Toledo Ordinance?  

 

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