Re: New Baby/Mass. Lead Law - Landlord Forum thread 342840

Re: New Baby/Mass. Lead Law by Anonymous (MA) on February 6, 2016 @13:42

In Massachusetts, regular paint is NOT considered an encapsulant. Read the following from the state website:

Encapsulation is a legal method of containing lead paint hazards under the Massachusetts Lead Law. An encapsulant is a special liquid coating that provides a long lasting, effective barrier over lead paint. Regular paint is NOT an encapsulant. Home owners must have a lead inspection by a Licensed Massachusetts lead inspector BEFORE they apply encapsulants as a deleading method.

I fear that if I contact the health department that I will open a Pandora's box. I would most likely need to encapsulate because the apartment is in such good condition, but it's possible that I would have to strip (dip) all the doors, and possibly strip the door frames due to "friction" (there is none). I think it might be better to contact the Small Property Owners Association (SPOA) here in Mass. or talk to other landlords who have deleaded before I get "officials" involved, because I have no idea what I'm getting into. I just spent $70 on that side of the house with painting, new bath, siding (including stripping the house), and new windows, not to mention thousands more on a gas heat conversion, etc.

Is there anyone in LPA land in Mass. who has deleaded and can provide me with additional details about what I might be expected to do?

Thanks

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