Lead Paint Detectives
Since 2017
Licensed and Insured
The Lead Paint Detectives are insured, registered, and licensed with the State of Ohio. The Inspector is qualified/certified in all aspects of the Lead-Safe inspection process, including visual assessment (both exterior and interior) and dust wipe sampling.
On April 22, 2025, the Toledo, Ohio City Council voted in the Lead-Safe Ordinance.
- A Lead-Safe Certificate is required for in-home daycares and 1-4-unit residential rental properties originally constructed prior to January 1, 1978.
- December 31, 2025, the Phase 1 deadline has passed and Notice of Violations have been sent out by the City of Toledo, Ohio.
- Phase 2 deadline is June 30, 2026.
- Phase 3 deadline is December 31, 2026
Visit our Toledo Lead-Safe Ordinance Inspections Page and get more information about the Lead-Safe Ordinance, a video on how to use the online map, and each phase with due dates.
Check out the How-to Prepare for a Dust Wipe Inspection videos here...
Read the Toledo, OH Lead-Safe Ordinance here...
Call the Lead Paint Detectives at 419-290-9548 if you have any questions.
Lead-Safe Ordinance Update:
Phase 1 - Notice of Violations - They're on their way!
Beginning January 1, 2026, a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued for any Phase 1 rentals with 1-4 units that are not compliant with the Lead-Safe Ordinance.
Any Phase 1 unit without a valid Lead-Safe Certificate will be issued a NOV. Owners will have 45 additional days from the date of the Notice of Violation to achieve compliance.
If the property unit is still not compliant, the case will be sent to the Toledo Municipal Court.
Lead-Safe Resources
There are lots of great videos and resources in the growing library of information contained in the Lead-Safe Resources section. You can read more about lead and the dangers of lead poisoning, watch videos on how to clean Lead-Safe, on Renovation, Repair, and Paint, and more. Check out our library of information, and if you have a question... Let us know. We're here to help you figure it all out!
Lead Paint Detectives
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