Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Statutes and Administrative Rules for Lead Poisoning Prevention

There are several statutes and rules in Wisconsin to regulate activities that involve lead-based paint hazards.

They provide requirements for:

• House sales.
• Landlord and tenant agreements.
• Lead hazard reduction and renovation.
• Public health response to lead poisoning.
• Residential facilities.
• The reporting of blood lead test results for adults and children.

Federal rules also protect against lead exposure:

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards include protection for those involved in painting, renovating, or other uses of paint. (Note that OSHA is in the process of revising its standards to reflect the latest science on the health effects of lead, which shows that problems can occur at lower levels of exposure than previously thought.)

Learn more about federal lead laws and regulations.

Apply for lead or asbestos certification