We inspect homes and buildings for the presence of lead paint in San Diego and Southern California. A Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor from our firm, certified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), will deliver a report based on the inspection. Work may also be assisted by a Certified Lead Sampling Technician when appropriate.
A Lead Inspection is surface-to-surface testing of painted or otherwise coated architectural components to determine whether Lead-Based Paint is present. Lead-Based Paint is defined as a coating having amounts equal to or above 1.0 mg/cm2 or 5,000 ppm of lead. Lead Inspections are often performed in advance of work to determine whether regulated lead levels are present and whether regulatory requirements may be triggered.
The term “Lead Inspection” is defined by California in CCR Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 8, as an investigation that follows the HUD Chapter 7 Guidelines. In California, Lead Inspectors must be certified by CDPH. Lead Inspections may also be limited in scope and fit-for-purpose for components that are going to be disturbed. In those cases, the inspection is not comprehensive and is typically described as a Limited Lead Inspection.
A goal of Lead Inspections carried out in the City of San Diego, but not in the rest of San Diego County, is to determine if coatings contain levels of lead regulated by San Diego’s Lead Hazard Prevention and Control Ordinance. Lead levels between 0.5 mg/cm2 and 0.99 mg/cm2, or between 1,000 ppm and 4,999 ppm, require mandatory Lead-Safe Work Practices when they are disturbed under San Diego’s ordinance.
In addition to Lead Inspections, we also carry out other forms of Lead Testing, including Lead Clearance Inspections for compliance with local regulations, Lead Risk Assessments, and Lead Project Monitoring when needed by our clients.
You can request a quotation by telling us about the type of property being inspected and the specific service required, such as a Lead Inspection, Risk Assessment, Clearance Inspection, or Project Monitoring. Contact us at 858-442-3230 or [email protected].
