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Ohio: Governor DeWine Releases Lead Advisory Committee Final Report

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today released the Lead Advisory Committee’s final report, which includes recommendations to protect Ohio’s children from lead poisoning.

“Every child deserves to live up to his or her full potential, but too many children’s opportunities and dreams are stifled by lead poisoning,” said Governor DeWine. “I’m grateful […]

Toledo Blade: For lead ordinance to succeed, Toledo needs inspectors and contractors

More people need to become local lead inspectors if the city’s lead-safe housing program is going to be effective, and the city is partnering with businesses to offer training at a reduced cost.

Toledo’s lead-safe housing ordinance, the latest version of which was approved by Toledo City Council in October, requires […]

EPA: Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels for Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil

On December 21, 2020, EPA announced a new action to better protect American children from the dangers of lead. This final rule will lower the clearance levels for the amount of lead that can remain in dust on floors and window sills after lead removal activities.

EPA’s new clearance levels are 10 micrograms […]

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Apply For Your Lead-Safe Certificate Today!

As an owner of a 1-4-unit residential rental property or family childcare home in Toledo, Ohio, you are required to have your property inspected and certified lead-safe under TMC 1760 “Residential Rental Properties and Lead Safety Compliance” also known as the Toledo Lead Ordinance. We’ve put together step-by-step instructions for you to follow on the For Owners section of this website.

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