Lead Safe Clearance

A lead clearance examination (lead paint inspection/clearance testing) is used to determine whether the lead hazards in a property have been sufficiently controlled.  

A lead clearance examination includes a visual assessment and collection of environmental samples by a licensed local lead inspector who sends those samples to an accredited laboratory for analysis. 

The lead clearance examination is performed to ensure that lead exposure levels do not exceed standards established by the EPA (TSCA Sections 402 and 403), and that any cleaning following completion of an abatement project, interim control intervention, or maintenance job that disturbs lead-based paint (or paint suspected of being lead-based) adequately meets those standards. 

Under the Toledo Lead Ordinance, a passing lead clearance exam is required for a property to receive a Lead-Safe Certificate.  

1.  Register your rental property with the Lucas County Auditor.

Register Online

Lucas County Rental Property  Registration Form

Or Print & Mail Form

Print & Mail Form

2.  Schedule your lead inspection.

Schedule Your Lead Paint Inspection with Toledo Lead Inspection LLC

Find Your Lead Safe Deadline

3.  Prepare your property for inspection. 

Prepare For Your Inspection

4. After passing your inspection, apply for a lead-safe certificate.

Apply Online

Online Application

Or Print & Mail Form

Print & Mail Application

5. Repeat every 5 or 20 years

Most lead-safe certificates are valid for 5 years. 

A full abatement or proof that a property contains no lead-based paint can receive a 20-year certificate.