Child Care Lead Safety & Article 43 Compliance

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NYC Health Code Compliance Made Simple

Under NYC Health Code Article 43, school-based child care programs are required to identify, document, and address potential lead-based paint hazards to protect children’s health and safety.
Lead & Mold Detectives provides comprehensive Article 43 Lead Survey and XRF Testing services, ensuring full compliance with NYC Department of Health requirements—on time and with confidence.

What Is an Article 43 Annual Lead Survey?

Under Article 43, child care programs that contain lead-based paint or paint of unknown content must complete an annual lead survey.

The survey documents:

  • A visual inspection of all interior painted surfaces

  • Areas used by or accessible to children

  • Any peeling, chipping, cracking, or deteriorated paint

This requirement applies to school-based child care programs and is designed to prevent lead exposure before it becomes a health risk.

 

Article 43 Lead Survey Requirements


Annual visual inspection of interior painted surfaces. Required for school-based child care programs. Repairs due within 30 days by EPA-certified contractors XRF testing may qualify programs as lead-free. 

Article 43 Compliance Requirements

To remain compliant with Article 43, programs must:

  • Complete an annual lead-based paint survey

  • Use the survey form provided or approved by the Health Department

  • Perform all required repairs within 30 days of the visual inspection
    (Repairs must be completed by an EPA-certified contractor)

  • Submit the completed survey to the Health Department

  • Maintain documentation of inspection results and corrective actions

Parent & Guardian Notification Requirement

Article 43 also requires programs to share lead-based paint survey results with parents and guardians of every enrolled child.

  • Notification must be sent within 30 days of submitting the survey to the Health Department

  • A model notice to families is provided by the Health Department to help programs meet this requirement

Lead-Free Exemption Through XRF Testing

School-based child care programs that can demonstrate they are free of lead-based paint through X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing are not required to complete the annual lead survey.

Lead & Mold Detectives provides:

  • Certified XRF lead-based paint testing

  • Clear documentation for Health Department review

  • Guidance on submitting results to your borough office

Why Choose Lead & Mold Detectives?

  • Specialized NYC Article 43 expertise

  • Certified inspectors and EPA-compliant processes

  • Fast turnaround and clear, audit-ready documentation

  • Support with inspections, testing, and compliance guidance

  • Trusted by child care programs across New York City

Schedule Your Article 43 Lead Survey or XRF Testing

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