Lead dust wipe sampling that passes clearance

Dust wipes are how you show clearance after lead hazard reduction. HUD and EPA clearance standards require dust wipe sampling at defined surfaces once the work is done.

When you need dust wipes

• Post-abatement clearance
• HUD-assisted housing, where a clearance exam is required after any hazard reduction
• Schools, daycares and any facility with children under 6
• After renovation, repair or painting in a pre-1978 building: paint is tested before the work, and dust wipes confirm clearance after

What the lab runs

IRIS lead methods are aligned with the HUD Guidelines for Evaluating and Controlling Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (Chapter 7), so results suit Section 8, public housing and HUD-financed work.

Sending wipes

1. Tell the lab your regulatory requirement when you ask for a quote. They confirm the method, turnaround and cost in one reply.
2. Complete the COC with a sample ID and location for every wipe.
3. Ship overnight with the COC inside the package, or drop off at 2333 US-22 West, Union, NJ, Monday to Friday before 4 PM ET.

The lab's paint, wipe and soil form also covers New York State samples.

Start the lead COC, or download the lead paint, wipe and soil COC (PDF).