LEAD-BASED PAINT PROGRAM

Frequently Asked Questions About Lead-Based Paint

In Oregon, over 850,000 homes may contain toxic lead paint and the Lead-Based Paint Program is working to prevent and reduce lead-based paint exposures and hazards. The Oregon Lead-Based Paint Program was established in 1998 and is funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program oversees certification and training of professionals working with lead-based paint and enforces lead-based paint regulations.  

Our program protects the public from the hazards of improperly conducted lead-based paint activities, and ensures that the public receives information to prevent lead poisoning in homes that may contain lead paint.  The Lead-Based Paint Program will answer questions regarding federal and state rules and will provide information on how to prevent or minimize exposures to hazards during home renovation or abatement projects.

The Lead-Based Paint Program Provides:

• Certification for lead abatement professionals.

• Free lead poisoning prevention and lead-safe remodeling workshops and educational materials for families, homeowners, contractors, painters and landlords.

• A list of certified lead-based paint professionals and tips on how to find a contractor or painter who will work lead-safe.

• Investigation of reported possible violations of lead regulations.

• Information on how to protect yourself from lead hazards in the home and at work.

The Oregon Lead-Based Paint Program publishes a list of firms certified and licensed (pdf) who provide professional lead-based paint services in Oregon. You may also request a copy by phoning the Lead-Based Paint Program at (971) 673-0440.