Is XRF Lead Testing Safe for Your Family and Home?
Is XRF Lead Testing Safe for Your Family and Home? According to the American Healthy Homes Survey, many older homes have lead-based paint, at least 89% of them. Lead-based paint has been a primary concern in New York City, where over seventy percent of homes and residential buildings are said to contain lead. Testing your […]
When to Get XRF Lead Testing in New York City?
When to Get XRF Lead Testing in New York City XRF lead testing (XRF Fluorescence Analysis) is a technology professionals use to detect and determine the amount of lead in the paint. According to Local Law 31, in New York City, owners of old residential buildings must have a professional conduct an XRF lead test […]
4 Benefits of XRF Lead-Based Paint Testing
4 Benefits of XRF Lead-Based Paint Testing An XRF lead test is a technology that detects the amount of lead in old paint. Local Law 31 requires an XRF lead test for older residential buildings. During these tests, professionals use a handheld XRF analyzer to accurately test all types of surfaces in a residential building […]
The Risks of Lead-Based Paint: Why Testing is Essential for Homeowners
The Risks of Lead-Based Paint: Why Testing is Essential for Homeowners While homes can have a certain charm and sometimes history, you never know what can lie underneath until you’re moved in and settled. Beneath the walls and wallpaper could lie the dangers of lead-based paint. If you’ve been wondering what the risks of lead-based […]
4 Ways to Remove HPD Lead Paint Violations
4 Ways to Remove HPD Lead Paint Violations Each year, NYC sends thousands of lead paint violations to building owners. As a building owner in NYC, this is more common than you think with apartment buildings constructed before 1960. If you receive a lead paint violation, you won’t be penalized if you properly remove the […]
Should You Be Concerned With Lead Paint in Your NYC Apartment? Protect Your Family With These Tips
When Should You Be Concerned With Lead Paint in Your NYC Apartment? Protect Your Family With These Tips In the past, lead-based paint was used to reduce drying times and resist moisture. It was only known to be discovered later for causing harmful effects. So what does this mean for you if your apartment was […]
What is NYC Local Law 31?
What is NYC Local Law 31? From 2020 through 2021, NYC passed several new lead paint laws that require multifamily building owners to perform lead testing and maintenance. In August 2020, the state passed NYC Local Law 31. NYC Local Law 31 would require building owners to use a certified inspection agency to test for […]
What is XRF Lead Testing?
Lead from paint and dust in your home can be very harmful to your loved ones if not managed accordingly. If your home was constructed before 1978, there’s a possibility that you could be dealing with a lead paint problem. Still present in millions of homes today, lead is often found under newer layers of paint, making it difficult to detect until damage occurs.
