Lead Based Paint Inspections
Our lead consultants can assist you in a number of ways:
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Lead education
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Inspection & sampling
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Risk assessment
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Clearances
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Abatement recommendation
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Interim Controls
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CTS Group’s reports clearly identify whether the inspected property contains lead based paint and identify the locations and condition of all positive components. The reports will discuss testing procedures, applicable regulatory limits and regulations, and cost effective treatment options if lead based paint is found. We can also provide cost estimates to abate or control any found lead.
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CTS Group performs all Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspections and risk assessments in accordance with all state and federal guidelines for the evaluation and control of LBP. All our technicians are certified as inspector/assessors by the PR EQB (JCA). Our inspectors will perform a surface by surface investigation for the presence of lead based paint in all building components in the interior and on the exterior: walls, doors, windows, baseboards, ceilings, eaves, rafters, fascia, baseboards, ceramic tile etc. Sampling procedures available are: dust swab, paint chip, XRF analyzers, soil or air samples.
Clearance Testing
After any lead hazard control activity, a lead clearance examination should be conducted. A lead clearance typically includes a visual inspection to make sure lead-based paint hazards have been properly addressed. Dust sampling methods are then used to verify that lead-contaminated dust has not been generated and spread during lead hazard control activities. The dust wipe sample would generally be taken on the floors, window sills and horizontal surfaces. In addition, air sampling can also be performed to test the air for lead content. The Clearance Test confirms whether the contractor/painter took all necessary precautions to contain the work area, and clean it. If a lead hazard is still found to be present, the contractor must re-clean the work areas, and adjacent areas via wet methods and HEPA vacuuming until the work area has been cleared.
XRF Lead Paint Analyzer
When there’s no room for error, choose the industry standard for lead testing. We bring the lab to the field. Our XRF analyzer quickly identifies and quantifies lead in virtually all sample types: paint, dust, air, ceramic tile, soil and more. The XRF is considered the best field testing method available to inspectors today. It offers the accuracy of x-ray technology, speed (most readings take less than 5 seconds), and causes no damage to the building material. The XRF reads through multiple layers of paint and substrates to reveal the exact amount of lead present in a material. The XRF measures the amount of lead in paint and provides the inspector with a digital read-out that specifies which components of the home (if any) contain lead above the action level.
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XRF offers the advantages of a hand-held and portable equipment, non destructive and instant results.
