LEAD PAINT TESTING
Associated Consulting Professionals, Inc. provides Professional Services such as
Lead-based Paint Testing, Lead Risk Assessment, Lead Clearance, Lead Abatement
(Removal of Lead) and Stabilization of Lead Paint. We work with various Cities and
Counties throughout the State of Florida involved with the First Time Homebuyers
Program as well as Banks, Realtors and General Contractors.
Lead-based Paint Testing, Lead Risk Assessment, Lead Clearance, Lead Abatement
(Removal of Lead) and Stabilization of Lead Paint. We work with various Cities and
Counties throughout the State of Florida involved with the First Time Homebuyers
Program as well as Banks, Realtors and General Contractors.
A.C.P. is certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as: Lead Risk Assessor,
Lead Supervisor and a Lead-based Paint Firm.
Associated Consulting Professionals, Inc. has been in business and providing Lead-based Paint services since 1995. The instrument type we use to test for Lead-based Paint is R M D Model LPA-1/XRF Type Analyzer. We have Professional Insurance of two million to protect our clients.
We take pride in providing competitive pricing without sacrificing the quality or integrity
of our work. We always complete projects according to contract timelines, as you will
find out if you contact our references. Our pricing for our services is very competitive
and we do all our own work. There is no subcontracting.
We take pride in providing competitive pricing without sacrificing the quality or integrity
of our work. We always complete projects according to contract timelines, as you will
find out if you contact our references. Our pricing for our services is very competitive
and we do all our own work. There is no subcontracting.
Finding a Qualified Lead-based Paint Professional and Tips for Checking a Lead
Inspector's Background & Experience:
Prior to testing, ask to see a contractor's Lead-based Paint Certification. (If they are
certified by the E.P.A., they will have this, it is a requirement by the E.P.A.).
Make sure they test with an XRF instrument, not a lead test kit.
Ask what kind of information will be included in the final Lead Inspection or Lead Risk
Assessment. If the home tests positive for Lead, that will be prepared for you. A Lead
Inspection Report should identify the lead content of the painted surfaces in the home.
A Lead Risk Assessment will provide you with information about the lead content of
deteriorated painted surfaces and also should tell you whether lead is present in dust
and soil around your home. It should also present options for reducing the hazard
according to E.P.A. standards and how to make it Lead Safe according to E.P.A.
standards.
certified by the E.P.A., they will have this, it is a requirement by the E.P.A.).
Make sure they test with an XRF instrument, not a lead test kit.
Ask what kind of information will be included in the final Lead Inspection or Lead Risk
Assessment. If the home tests positive for Lead, that will be prepared for you. A Lead
Inspection Report should identify the lead content of the painted surfaces in the home.
A Lead Risk Assessment will provide you with information about the lead content of
deteriorated painted surfaces and also should tell you whether lead is present in dust
and soil around your home. It should also present options for reducing the hazard
according to E.P.A. standards and how to make it Lead Safe according to E.P.A.
standards.
LEAD-BASED PAINT INFORMATION:
Lead-based house paint was used in most homes until 1960 and still used in some house paints until 1977. Paint at friction points on window and door frames, and peeling paint on porches is most likely to present a risk for children. Children six years and under are the main casualty of lead poisoning, however, anyone that eats, drinks or breathes contaminated substances is also
vulnerable. Small children will eat anything. They put things in their mouths. They chew
on windowsills, eat paint chips, and suck on their fingers. Lead from crumbling paint
gets into household dust and anything that gets dusty can then become a source of lead
poisoning. Old furniture, toys and dishes may contain lead. Lead tends to build up in the
body over time. Therefore, someone who takes in only small amounts of lead can
gradually develop lead poisoning. Lead carried in a mother's blood can pass to her
unborn child. Lead poisoning is usually a silent disease and an affected person may
seem to be well. A blood lead test can help find out if someone has taken in too much
lead, before there are any outward signs of illness.
Housing unit age is a key factor in estimating the prevalence of lead beginning in 1978.
Based on national studies, it is estimated that 75% of all residential structures built prior
to 1978 contain some quantity of lead-based paint. Inspections must be tested by an
Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) Certified Inspector/Risk Assessor, just ask the
company for their E.P.A. Certification before doing any business.
Genia Penna - Vice President
Providing Lead-based Paint Services - Since 1995
Associated Consulting Professionals, Inc.
1759 Bayhill Drive, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Phone: 727-773-9200 / Cell: 727-743-8264
e-mail: [email protected]
Web: 1stchoiceleadtestingofFlorida.com
vulnerable. Small children will eat anything. They put things in their mouths. They chew
on windowsills, eat paint chips, and suck on their fingers. Lead from crumbling paint
gets into household dust and anything that gets dusty can then become a source of lead
poisoning. Old furniture, toys and dishes may contain lead. Lead tends to build up in the
body over time. Therefore, someone who takes in only small amounts of lead can
gradually develop lead poisoning. Lead carried in a mother's blood can pass to her
unborn child. Lead poisoning is usually a silent disease and an affected person may
seem to be well. A blood lead test can help find out if someone has taken in too much
lead, before there are any outward signs of illness.
Housing unit age is a key factor in estimating the prevalence of lead beginning in 1978.
Based on national studies, it is estimated that 75% of all residential structures built prior
to 1978 contain some quantity of lead-based paint. Inspections must be tested by an
Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) Certified Inspector/Risk Assessor, just ask the
company for their E.P.A. Certification before doing any business.
Genia Penna - Vice President
Providing Lead-based Paint Services - Since 1995
Associated Consulting Professionals, Inc.
1759 Bayhill Drive, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Phone: 727-773-9200 / Cell: 727-743-8264
e-mail: [email protected]
Web: 1stchoiceleadtestingofFlorida.com
