Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): What does "lead free" mean?

We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new Lead Law and have created a weekly “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) forum for you as you desire to become more informed of the Lead Law and its complexity.

This week we are featuring a common question:

Question: What does "lead free" mean?

Answer: A certification that a property is “lead free” means that an EPA certified technician used an XRF device (like a radar gun) to measure the levels of lead in all walls, floors, moldings, door frames, window sills in bedrooms and common areas (living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, etc.) and determined that all surfaces were “free” of lead (unlike  “lead safe” which allows for trace amounts of lead).

This test requires a comprehensive level of certification that also includes any public areas (hallways, laundry rooms, stairwells, basements, etc.) of the property (including any exterior surfaces that have been painted). This test is used primarily in “completely” (basement to roof) renovated properties.

A “lead free” test requires approximately 10x the number of tests per room but if you pass, the certificate is valid for the life of the building.

Yes, we do lead free testing.  If you are interested in obtaining a “Lead Free” certification, please email us to arrange

We hope this information is useful/of interest to you and appreciate your continued business.