# Wis. Stat. § 254.18: Lead hazard reduction in dwellings and premises; renovations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.18

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 254.18
- **Heading:** Lead hazard reduction in dwellings and premises; renovations
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 254 / Section 254.18

## Text

(1) Sampling or testing of dwellings, units of dwellings or premises for the presence of lead-bearing paint or a lead hazard is not required before lead hazard reduction activities are conducted if the presence of lead-bearing paint or a lead hazard is assumed and the lead hazard reduction activities are performed in a lead-safe manner.

(2)

(a) In this subsection, “partial lead inspection” means an on-site investigation of one or more painted, varnished, or otherwise coated building components to determine the presence of lead, but not a surface-by-surface investigation.

(b) If the presence of lead-bearing paint or a lead hazard is assumed and a renovation of a dwelling, unit of a dwelling, or premises is performed in a lead-safe manner, any person who performs a partial lead inspection relating to that renovation is not required to comply with any requirements established by the department for a lead inspection.

(c) The person who performs a partial lead inspection under this subsection shall disclose, in writing, to the owner or lessor of the dwelling or premises that the person performed a partial lead inspection.

History: 1999 a. 113 ; 2015 a. 122 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 254.01 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.02 Health risk assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.04 Authority of department of safety and professional services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.05 Joint employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.12 Use or sale of lead-bearing paints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.13 Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.15 Departmental duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.15.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.015 Departmental power; designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.015.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.18 Lead hazard reduction in dwellings and premises; renovations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.18.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.19 Asbestos testing fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.19.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.20 Asbestos abatement certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.20.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.21 Asbestos management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.21.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 254.22 Indoor air quality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C254_S254.22.md)

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