Problems associated with lead based paint (LBP) and radon can be solved economically, quickly and safely when the right professionals are working on the project.  EEC will assist in identifying, quantifying and designing a plan to reduce or eliminate lead and radon hazards while minimizing capital expenditures.  The EEC team abides by HUD, OSHA, EPA and State of North Carolina regulations. We understand the need to protect the owner from the liabilities associated with lead based paint and radon hazards. We inspect for the presence of lead not only in paint but also in water, soil and air within residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Lead Based Paint:

We will use X-Ray Florescence (XRF) or Flame Atomic Absorption spectrometry (FAA) to analyze paint chips (also referred to in the industry as coatings) for lead. We will sample the suspect paints in the building, assess their conditions and quantify them.  We will provide recommendations for handling the materials and provide cost estimates for remediation or repairs. 

Lead In Drinking Water: 

Through the 1900s, it was common practice to use lead pipes for interior plumbing.  Lead piping was also used for the service connections that join buildings to the public water supply.  This practice only recently ended in some localities.  Plumbing installed before 1930 is most likely to contain lead.  Since then, copper pipes have replaced lead pipes in most buildings.  However, the use of lead solder with copper pipes is widespread.  Lead solder was not only used in building plumbing systems, it was also used in drinking fountains.  Experts regard the lead solder as the major cause of lead contamination of drinking water in the U.S. today.

EEC will collect drinking water samples and have them analyzed at State of North Carolina approved laboratories for analysing lead in drinking water.  Based on the laboratory results we will prepare a report for you with a summary of the condition of the drinking water.  We will also provide you with recommendations and cost estimates for remediation or removals.

Lead In Soil:

Damaged or deteriorating LBP on the exterior of the building has the potential to contaminate the surrounding soil.  EEC will take samples of potentially contaminated soil. Based on the results provided by our accredited laboratory, we will prepare a report with a summary of the condition of the soil. We will also provide recommendations and cost estimates for any required remediation.

LEAD BASED PAINT REMEDIATION DESIGN SERVICES

If you plan to renovate or demolish the building and LBP is present, then a plan for controlling the lead must be developed for renovation or demoltion.  Our lead abatement design services will identify and define the materials needing special handling and disposal and how to manage them during construction. These documents will limit the owner's liability and allow the owner to competitively bid the work among several qualified contractors.  EEC can also assist you in the selection of the qualified contractor.

EEC will prepare plans and specifications for lead remediation help in obtaining bids for remediation from multiple qualified contractors.  We can pre-qualify contractors to make sure that they can perform the work in a timely manner as per the plans and specifications..  We will facilitate the pre-bid meeting, write and distribute addendums and direct the bid-opening meeting.  Once we have obtained the contractors qualifications and prices, we will help you to select the best contractor for the project.  After selection, we can help you write the contract documents and review bid bonds, performance bonds and insurance certificates.

LEAD BASED PAINT REMEDIATION: AIR AND WIPE SAMPLING