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Lead Paint (by Tricia [MD]) May 12, 2010 9:06 AM

Lead Paint (by AllyM [NJ]) May 12, 2010 9:31 AM

Lead Paint (by Irish [MD]) May 12, 2010 4:10 PM

Lead Paint (by Irish [MD]) May 12, 2010 4:28 PM

Lead Paint (by Smokowna [MD]) May 12, 2010 4:57 PM

Lead Paint (by Tricia [MD]) May 13, 2010 6:22 AM

Lead Paint (by Tricia [MD]) Posted on: May 12, 2010 9:06 AM
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State Specific Question About: MARYLAND (MD)

Any suggestions on lead paint compliance? Who to go to for inspections? Has anyone heard of Alban Inspection Services? --98.235.xx.xxx

Lead Paint (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: May 12, 2010 9:31 AM
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I just took the course for renovation in the presence of lead paint.

I had my properties tested by a fellow who used an xray gun that looked through all the layers of paint in my buildings which are all built prior to 1960.

I got printouts of the percentages of lead in each wall, molding etc.

Fortunately, the only lead paint was on outside wood trim and two window sills inside and a set of garage steps.

I got certificates from the tester for all my buildings besides the printouts and they have been very useful to show to state and local inspectors.

Some lead testers use a kit that has chemicals in it that turn red if there is lead on walls or woodwork. A scratch is made into each surface and the chemical applied on a small pen. If red appears then there is lead. If the surface to be tested is colored red itself, then they take a paint chip and have it tested some other way.

To have work done you need to find contractors who have taken the course and can do the chemical test if you don't have all the buildings tested prior to repairs.

These certified contractors would provide plastic barriers to prevent lead dust from getting all over.

Hope this helps. --76.99.xxx.xx

Lead Paint (by Irish [MD]) Posted on: May 12, 2010 4:10 PM
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I have used Alban before with no problems.

Then I found a Mr. LL site member who used to post, but seldom does anymore...I liked him because he would talk with me about problem issues and help me work out good solutions...

His name is Neil-MD and he has a web site at LeadProbe dot com...

--96.239.xxx.xxx

Lead Paint (by Irish [MD]) Posted on: May 12, 2010 4:28 PM
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Tricia, did you know that in MD you can take a class to become a lead paint supervisor, and then perform certain lead paint remidial things, and then only have to have a lead paint supervisor to do a visual check to verify that you have done the proper remedial's, and not require a full lead wipe or lead gun test?

This can reduce your costs of lead paint inspections from over $2-300 to about $60-70...

If you have several rentals, this can add up and pay for the cost of taking the LP Supv. class...

For more details either contact Neil and/or join us on the Mr. LL chat tonight at 9PM...

To join the chat, click on the Home link at the top of this page and then click on Chat on the left hand sidebar... --96.239.xxx.xxx

Lead Paint (by Smokowna [MD]) Posted on: May 12, 2010 4:57 PM
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I think I know that company. Big happy guy that has been around for a while.

This guy also is well recommended.

Artley Simon

Micro Help Desk

301 562-9021 --173.66.xx.xxx

Lead Paint (by Tricia [MD]) Posted on: May 13, 2010 6:22 AM
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Thank-you I will definitely check the classes out or Neil. I used Neil before with lead probe but its been a few years & I was hoping to get some info on him again. I can't do chat tonight as I am a karaoke d.j. also and have to work now thru Sat. night! I will however call Neil, however does anyone have a contact # for him? --98.235.xx.xxx

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