Work safely to prevent lead poisoning

Every repair, renovation, and painting job in San Francisco is a lead job.  These jobs will very likely disturb lead paint.

Follow City, State, and Federal lead laws to protect yourself, you clients and the public.

The San Francisco Building Code provides ways to prevent the spread of lead paint chips and dust.

Lead activities must use containment and leave the work area free of visible dust and debris.

Certain jobs done at residential and public buildings require California lead-certified contractors.

For more information, contact the Lead-Related Construction Program at (800) 597-5323.

Some construction waste may have enough lead in it to be classified as a hazardous waste.  Speak with the Regulatory Assistance Office of the State to learn more. 

Employers must also protect their workers from lead poisoning.  The Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides useful information and tools.

A job requires a lead-certified firm when:

• Renovating, repairing, or painting homes, childcares, or pre-schools
• Work involves disturbing more than 20 square feet of paint per room, or
• Work on the exterior disturbing more than 6 square feet of paint,

The Environmental Protection Agency provides information on how to become a certified firm.