The start date is always based on the date of the passing inspection. If your property does not meet lead-safe standards during the first inspection, the certificate cannot begin on that date. Instead, it begins on the date when the property passes all clearance requirements.
Example: A property owner schedules a clearance examination on January 1, 2026. During the inspection, deteriorated paint and unsafe dust wipe results are identified, and the property fails. The owner completes repairs and cleaning, then schedules a re-inspection on January 10, 2026. This time, the property passes all clearance requirements.
In this case, the Lead-Safe Certificate will begin on January 10, 2026, the date of the passing inspection.
