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When we became licensed foster parents they required a lead inspection done on our home because it was built before the 70's. It took about 2 hrs and it didn't cost us anything. The main thing is to keep your windowsills clean and any blinds you have on the windows. That was where he took samples from...lead paint tends to accumulate in those spots. Luckily I keep the sills clean and the blinds so everything came out clean but it was nerve wracking for me!
And when they did our home inspection it was simple. They want to make sure you have a safe home...not an immaculate one! Nobody is perfect...and make sure you get a list of what needs to be done so you can prepare. We had to lock up all chemicals and medicines but that was because of the foster care licensing requirements. And we had to have smoke detectors in every kids bedroom and on each floor of our home. They also did a health inspection too. They needed our cats rabies shots and the lady came out and checked the hot water and the temp of the fridge/freezer and checked to make sure the toilets worked.
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