Older Lexington homes will be affected by new remodel guidelines created by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA requires lead training, certification, and safe work practive specifications for contractors involved in these projects when remodeling homes built prior to 1978. They hope to to get rid of the public health uneasiness of lead poisoning by the year 2010.
Lead was used for so many years in paint and is a remarkably toxic metal. It can trigger a range of health issues and kids younger than six are more at risk because their nervous systems are not yet entirely developed. If you have any questions regarding lead in your home, contact Lexington real estate .
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