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Remodeling or Renovating a Home With <br />Lead -Based Paint <br />Take precautions before your contractor or <br />you begin remodeling or renovations that <br />disturb painted surfaces (such as scraping <br />off paint or tearing out walls): <br />Have the area tested for lead -based <br />paint. <br />♦ Do not use a belt -sander, propane <br />torch, heat gun, dry scraper, or dry <br />sandpaper to remove lead -based <br />paint. These actions create large <br />amounts of lead dust and fumes. Lead <br />dust can remain in your home long <br />after the work is done. <br />♦ Temporarily move your family (espe- <br />cially children and pregnant women) <br />out of the apartment or house until <br />the work is done and the area is prop- <br />erly cleaned. If you can't move your <br />family, at least completely seal off the <br />work area. <br />♦ Follow other safety measures to <br />reduce lead hazards. You can find out <br />about other safety measures by calling <br />1-800-424-LEAD. Ask for the brochu� <br />"Reducing Lead Hazards When <br />Remodeling Your Home." This brochi <br />explains what to do before, during, <br />and after renovations. <br />If you have already completed renova- <br />tions or remodeling that could have <br />released lead -based paint or dust, get <br />your young children tested and follow <br />the steps outlined on page 7 of this <br />brochure. <br />If not <br />conducted <br />properly, <br />certain types <br />of renova- <br />tions can <br />release lead <br />from paint <br />and dust into <br />the air. <br />