UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP NEW LEAD LAW STARTS JANUARY 1 2027
Philadelphia Lead Safe Certificate & Lead Testing
Professional lead dust wipe testing and Lead Safe Certificate services for landlords, property managers throughout Philly
PHILADELPHIA LEAD SAFE CERTIFICATE INFO
What is “Lead Safe” and how do we test for it?
The term “Lead Safe” refers to paint that may show trace amounts of lead, but no more than the established federal safety limits.
The EPA has established a range of limits to be “lead safe” for which the Public Health Department has adopted for validation.
For each property, the requirement is to test (via a swab-like a hand wipe) the windowsill and floors in each bedroom, as well as window sills and floors in one common area (living room, dining room, etc.). This test is sent to our certified laboratory. LOCAL LAB
Our laboratory issues an report summarizing the results which is to be submitted to the Public Health Department with your “lead safe” certificate. lead inspection lead safe certificate inspections lead testing
How does the lead INSPECTION process work?
- VISUAL INSPECTION
A certified lead dust sampling technician will visually check the condition of the paint inside the residence to determine the property is free of deteriorated, flaking, chipping, peeling, chalking or paint that is not intact. Failed visual test will only result in payment of $75 not full balance of unit. lead safe certificate inspections - COLLECTION OF SAMPLES
The technician will take dust wipe samples from every bedroom (1 window sill and floor) and one living area (living room, dining room, etc.) a blank test must be submitted also - RESULT ANALYSIS
The samples are analyzed by an EPA certified testing facility to determine whether the sample contains hazardous levels of lead-contaminated dust. - LEAD CERTIFICATE/REPORT ISSUED
Client receives results from inspection. Results are available within 2-3 days, but may be expedited upon request. lead testing
How do I submit the results to the Public Health Department?
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Results can be submitted via 3 options:
1. Fax: 215-685-2978
2. Regular Mail:
City of Philadelphia-Department of Public Health
2100 West Girard Avenue, Building #3
Philadelphia, PA 19130-1400
3. Online Filing through the City’s Lead Certification Submission System, a database that allows you to upload, manage, and view lead certifications.
