This Certification was established through the 2002 Lead Mitigation Act. It was to establish an acceptable level of lead paint safety in pre-1978 residential rental units. All painted areas on the exterior and interior of the house has to be painted and intact. There cannot be any cracking, peeling or chipping paint. The pre-1978 windows in the dwelling will have to be addressed and there can be no binding doors.

This certificate can be renewed by an individual who has taken the 3 Hour Lead Hazard Awareness Seminar as long as there has not been any change in tenancy. A walk through of the unit is necessary to ensure that there is no peeling, cracking, or chipping paint, no wood on wood friction surfaces or binding areas. This inspection will have to be notarized and is good for another 2 years.

The Lead Mitigation Act of 2002 established this certificate. The same conditions apply as with the Certificate of Conformance in addition to the following:

Can be issued by a Licensed Environmental Lead Inspector or Environmental Lead Technician.

Conduct an inspection with an independent licensed lead inspector in accordance with the Certificate of Conformance regulations on at least 5% of rental units – not less than 2 units in each building.