Under the contract, valued at $12 to $15 million, Hometest will provide the Lawgibb Group and Connor Environmental Services and Engineering Assessments with test kits for thousands of properties across the United States and its territories. Hometest will analyze lead dust samples to see if they meet government guidelines. Testing began Monday.
"The threat of lead dust is very real for any property built prior to 1978, not just federally owned and assisted residences," says Hometest founder and CEO James B. Bland, III. "This testing program could become the standard of care that could encourage landlords nationwide to institute lead dust testing in their properties."
Federal law requires that individuals receive information regarding potential lead hazards before renting, buying or renovating houses built before 1978, the year lead paint was banned for use in homes. Pre-1978 paint in good condition isn't considered a hazard if it is undisturbed.
"Hometest's laboratory was selected for the HUD project because of its reputation. Their services and analysis are accurate and reliable and they meet required turnaround times, even with a large number of samples," says Jim Justus, a project manager with the Lawgibb Group. "In addition, Hometest's technical ability to provide electronic data management was critical to this award."
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