Lead Clearance & Risk Assessments: What Cleveland-Area Homeowners Must Know

New Local Requirements for Lead Safety

Cities across Northeast Ohio—including Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, and Lakewood—are now strengthening lead safety laws for older homes. If your property was built before 1978, you may need mandatory lead testing for:

✔ Home sales (Cleveland Heights requires lead-safe certificates)
✔ Rental property certifications (Cleveland’s Lead Safe Ordinance)
✔ Renovation permits (federal EPA RRP rules apply)

At Cuyahoga Valley Inspections, we help homeowners, investors, and landlords comply with these regulations through Ohio Health Department-certified lead inspections. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s Required in Cleveland & Suburbs?

1. Cleveland’s Lead Safe Ordinance

• All rental properties built pre-1978 must pass:

  • Lead risk assessment (initial test)

  • Clearance inspection after repair

2. Cleveland Heights’ Lead-Safe Certification

• Required for home sales of pre-1978 properties

• Must include:

  • Dust wipe tests (floors/windows)

  • Paint stabilization if hazards exist

Two Critical Lead Services

1. Lead Risk Assessment

Identifies hazards in:
🔴 Peeling/chipping paint
🟠 Lead dust (windows, floors)
🟡 Contaminated soil (play areas)

Who Needs It?

• Sellers in Cleveland Heights

• Landlords applying for Lead Safe Certificates

• Parents of young kids in older homes

2. Lead Clearance Inspection

Proves safety after:
✅ Lead paint removal
✅ Renovations (post-EPA RRP work)
✅ Stabilization repairs

Delivers:

• Pass/fail lab results (dust wipes)

• Legal certification for compliance

Why Local Owners Choose Us

🏆 Ohio Health Department Certified – Meets all Cleveland-area laws

Avoid fines & keep families safe—schedule testing today!
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