Presentation by Karen Olesen, Senior PlannerSlide Design by Kelly Erb, CD Intern

Damage to the brain and nervous system Behavior and learning problems, such as hyperactivity Slowed growth Hearing Problems Headaches

Reproductive problems (in both men and women) High blood pressure and hypertension Nerve disorders Memory and concentration problems Muscle and joint pain

Put their hands or other objects covered with lead dust in their mouths

Eat paint chips or soil that contains lead

Breathe in lead dust, especially during renovations that disturb painted surfaces.

Between 1962-1978

Between 1940-1960

Before 1940

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Percentage of Homes Likely to Contain Lead

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69%

CHECKING YOUR HOME FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT

Half of the housing stock was built prior to 1940 (MN 20%)

Just over 70% or 27,386 units, contain lead-based paint

Estimated 11,500+ low mod income live in these homes

Remediate lead paint hazards in pre-1978 housing Use safe work practices when rehabbing painted surfaces Educate families of the risk of lead poisoning Notify homeowners, homebuyers, & tenants of known

hazards and test results REMEMBER: You have to prove you've done it right, so

document these files!

In 1994, HRA received a grant to test children and rehab techniques

To data, HRA has remedied lead in 1,000+ housing units in Duluth

They assess homes, train contractors, fund remediation, test and notify

LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint

SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards

Beginning April 22, 2010, federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb more than six square feet of paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

As Homeowner, contractors provide you brochure, RRP-certified firm

As Rental Owner, tenant notification, building staff trained and RRP-certified firm

As Homeless Service Provider, be aware shelters are covered by RRP rules

As agency providing childcare, be aware your facility is covered by RRP rules

As non-profit housing rehab agency, use RRP-certified contractors, RRP-certified firm

As a volunteer organization that fixes homes, paid employees trigger RRP-certified firm