Transcription of Protect Your Family From Lead in the Home EPA 747-K-94-001
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ProtectYourFamilyFromLead inYourHomeUnited States Environmental ProtectionAgencyUnited States ConsumerProduct Safety EPA Washington DC CPSC Washington DC 20207 May 8/8/95 3:18 PM Page 3 Many houses and apartments built before 1978 havepaint that contains lead (called lead- based paint ). Leadfrom paint , chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. By 1996, federal law will require that individuals receive certaininformation before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 housing:LANDLORDS will have to disclose knowninformation on lead- based paint hazardsbefore leases take effect. Leases willinclude a federal form about have to disclose known infor-mation on lead- based paint hazards beforeselling a house. Sales contracts will includea federal form about lead- based paint inthe building. Buyers will have up to 10days to check for lead hazards.
M any houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health
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