Lead Based Paint Testing | Detroit,Michigan

PCI Environmental and Inspection has the experienced staff and capability to assess and proactively manage lead based paint concerns related to the use, renovation, rental registration or demolition of buildings and structures. We also perform Lead Inspections and Risk Assessments for Detroit Rental Registrations Lead Based Paint Inspection requirements and Child Occupied Facilities.

Our licensed Lead Inspectors and Risk Assessors perform lead surveys on industrial, commercial and residential structures to facilitate compliance efforts based on our clients specific needs in lieu of various State and Local Government Agencies (i.e. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).)

Lead Based Paint Services Include

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Systematic assessments focusing on the use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers to provide efficient, cost effective and reliable results. PCI deploys Heuresis PB200i Technology in the field.
Comprehensive Lead Inspection & Risk Assessment Reports for Detroit Rental Registration Participants.
Lead Based Paint Inspections and Risk Assessments for Public Housing and Child Occupied Facilities.
Lead Based Paint Inspections in support of the EPA Renovate, Repair and Painting Regulations.
Lead Based Paint RRP Supervisor and Worker Consultation.

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Detroit launches citywide rental property compliance effort

Perhaps in the not-so-distant future, the days of negligent landlords will be behind us. The City of Detroit announced a plan to bring rental properties up to code, zip code by zip code across the city. Aimed at both helping renters and rewarding good landlords in the city, the program will identify every rental property across the city to make sure they’re safe and up to code.

The initial zip codes to kick off the program are on the far east, northwest, and southwest neighborhoods of Detroit. The program starts with the 48215 neighborhood on February 1.

Detroit cracks down on slumlords with new rental inspection program

"Starting Feb. 1, we are going to start moving across the city in a systematic way to make sure that anyone who lives in a rental property is living in safe and healthy environment for their families," Mayor Mike Duggan said in a news release.

"As part of this new approach, we are going to support good landlords and give renters greater protection against those who are not keeping their buildings in good condition."

Detroit to crack down on rental properties — starting in this ZIP code

There are nearly 40,000 rental properties in the city, the majority of which are not properly registered and have no certificate of compliance. In 2015, the city launched a process to encourage more landlords to register their properties. Since then, the city has increased its number of registered rental properties from about 2,000 to more than 6,000 to date.

Detroit demo blitz linked to rising lead levels in children

Experts and studies warn there are many reasons for the increase, but the Detroit’s Health Department in February found a link between lead poisoning and housing demolitions, which can spread fine lead dust from house paint into the air that gets into the lungs of young children. Elevated lead levels in blood have been associated with a host of health problems from developmental delays and headaches to anemia and behavioral problems.

Checklist for Passing Detroit Rental Registration Lead Hazard Inspection & Risk Assessment

Almost all of the houses in Cities like Detroit, Pontiac and Redford are old housing stock built way before 1979. Detroit officials have a task force and they’re on the hunt for landlords who haven’t properly registered their rental properties. The registration process requires you to get your property inspected for lead based paint. So here are some inside tips on what you need to know so you can pass the inspection the first time and get your rental registration compliance certificate from the City of Detroit.

City of Detroit Appointed Task Force To Hunt Landlords

City of Detroit appointed task force to hunt landlords for rental registration compliance. Lead Hazard and Risk Assessment Major Issue.Pre Closing Inspection is a State Licensed Lead Hazard and Risk Assessment company working with landlords and property management companies to help you survive the City's latest scheme to squeeze your pockets

David Bell, director of Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department. “When the tenants hear they can withhold money in escrow, that will help us track down landlords.”

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