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Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools


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General information about legal requirements for safe lead practices for homeowners, tenants, child care providers and parents during renovation activities. September 2011 revised version.

  • The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right - September 2011 (PDF).
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  • If you have remaining stocks of the April 2010 version of the Renovate Right brochure, use the Renovate Right Insert to replace page 10 of that document.

En español

Información general sobre los requisitos legales para las prácticas seguras con respecto al plomo para propietarios, inquilinos, proveedores de cuidado infantil y padres durante las actividades de renovación. Versión revisada de septiembre de 2011.

  • Guia de prácticas acreditadas seguras para trabajar con el plomo para remodelar correctamente 
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  • Si tiene existencias de la versión de abril de 2010 del folleto Remodelar Correctamente utilice el Suplemento de Remodelar Correctamente para reemplazar la página 10 de ese folleto.

Contact the National Lead Information Center (NLIC) to speak with an information specialist.

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