Do you want to learn more about Lead-Based Paint issues? Start by reviewing the most recent Legal Updates that include this topic. Lead-Based Paint and the Legal Hottips - LBP Disclosure

  LBP Forms

• Addendum S - Lead Based Paint Disclosure & Acknowledgement in Spanish 
• LBP Consumer Brochure 

  Homeowner & Contractor Lead-Safe Work Practices

All persons should follow safety precautions and use appropriate methodology when working with LBP.

For information about the proper procedures and safety precautions for interim control measures (and for remodeling), see HUD's "Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work," which can be downloaded from the link. 

Also helpful is the EPA's booklet entitled "Renovating, repairing or painting a home, child care facility or school containing lead-based paint," which may be downloaded from the link, or obtained by calling 1-800-424-LEAD. 

To obtain additional EPA consumer booklets and brochures regarding LBP in the home, go to www.epa.gov/lead/leadpbed.htm.

  Training and Certification of LBP Personnel 

• Contact the DHFS at 608-261-6876, fax 608-266-9711, or visit the Wisconsin Lead Page at dhfs.wisconsin.gov/lead/Training.HTM.
• A national list of certified LBP contractors may be found at www.leadlisting.org or by calling 888-LEAD-LIST. 

  Wisconsin Lead Page 

The Wisconsin Lead Page is a virtual index to all of the LBP resources tied to the Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Service. This includes LBP labs, certification requirements, registry procedures, forms, training and certification for personnel, WALDO, etc.: dhfs.wisconsin.gov/lead/index.htm.

• DHFS Lead Section Contacts: dhfs.wisconsin.gov/lead/Tools_Resources.HTM
• Lead Free Registry Information: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/waldo/
• Lead Safe Registry Information: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/waldo/Registry/index.htm
• WALDO: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/waldo/Registry/index.htm

  Federal LBP Pre-Renovations Disclosure Rule (Contractors, Remodeling, etc.)

Certified personnel are not mandated for interim control activities, renovation, remodeling, landscaping, or other activities that are designed solely to repair, restore or remodel a structure or dwelling, and not intended for permanent LBP hazard elimination. Also any other general operations and maintenance activities designed to temporarily reduce LBP hazards will also not require certified personnel. Persons engaging in these activities, however, may be required to comply with the federal LBP Renovations. 

For information about the federal LBP Pre-Renovations Disclosure Rule, see pages 6-7 of Legal Update 99.08 and 00.04 , or visit www.epa.gov. This EPA Web page gives links to "The Lead-Based Paint Pre-Renovation Education Rule - a handbook for Contractors, Property Managers, and Maintenance Personnel," EPA/HUD Interpretative Guidance, and other excellent resources for contractors, owners, and property managers.

• EPA
• Controlling Lead Paint Hazards During Renovation (February 2001)

  Federal Lead Paint Disclosure Rules (Sales & Rentals)

• Legal Updates 
• EPA's LBP Web site

  Wisconsin LBP Statutes and Rules

•   Lead-Based Paint Statutes Wis. Stat. §§ 254.11 - 254.178
•   Prior Lead-Based Paint Rules - Wis. Administrative Code - Chapter 163
•   DHFS explanation of Chapter 163 changes effective 3/2/2002
•   Appendix A to Wis. Administrative Code - Chapter 163
•   OSHA LBP in Construction Rules 
•   DNR Solid Waste (Lead) Rules
•   Partnership Reduces Lead-Paint Hazards by Granting Immunity (Feb 2002)

  Wisconsin LBP Litigation

• Finds Landlords Have Duty To Test For LBP.