What are the chances my older home has lead-based paint? How can I tell if it does?
A. The older the home, the better chance it contains some lead-based paint (LBP). A rule of thumb: built before 1950 — probably LBP both inside and out. Between 1950 and 1960 — probably LBP outside, maybe not inside. Between 1961 and 1970 –some chance for outside LBP, probably not inside. Between 1971 and 1978 — slight chance of LBP. NOTE: Although LBP was essentially banned in 1978, some existing LBP might have been used for two or more years afterwards (i.e., to 1980 or 1981). The only way to tell positively if you have LBP is to have it properly tested by a professional. Q. Who is most at risk of lead poisoning and why? I’m sure my kids won’t eat lead paint. If they got it on their hands I surely would see it. A. Children under six years old are most at risk because their brains and nervous systems are still developing. Of these, children between ages one and three are especially vulnerable, since they are walking playing and crawling on the floors where lead dust can accumulate
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