6 Steps to Lead Safe Certification
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Follow the decision tree below to learn how to get your Lead Safe Certification.
6 Steps Decision Tree Proceso de Certificaion
Step 1: Contact the Resource Center
Have certification questions? The Resource Center is here to help. Call us at 833.601.5323, email lsrc@ehw.org, or visit LeadSafeCle.org for more information.
Step 2: Register Your Rental Property with the City of Cleveland
Register your property with the Cleveland Department of Building and Housing via the City’s Citizen Access Portal.
Visit the Citizen Access Portal
Step 3: Assess your Property
Hire a certified Lead Risk Assessor to perform a Lead Risk Assessment. If no lead hazards are identified, property owners can automatically apply for a two-year certification.
Find a Certified Lead Risk Assessor
Step 4: Fix Your Property
Hire a certified contractor to complete interim controls or lead abatement measures to fix the lead hazards identified in your risk assessment.
Step 5: Clean your Property + Get Lead Clearance
Schedule your Lead Clearance Exam with the initial Lead Risk Assessor who previously assessed your property. Use the HUD cycle method to clean your property 24 hours prior to your exam.
Step 6: Apply for Lead Safe Certification
Submit your Lead Clearance Report and/or Lead Risk Assessment to the City of Cleveland to apply for Lead Safe Certification!