If you have a house or business that is built before 1978, the government states that your place must be certified lead free. You must also follow strict guidelines to prevent lead poisoning. Back in the days you had to hire someone to test your home for lead and it was very costly. Now you can purchase your own lead test kit and perform the test on your own. These tests allow you to know within a matter of minutes whether you have lead in your home or business. This something that everyone should do if you feel you may have lead. It truly is better to be safe than sorry as having lead poisoning especially in children, can lead to a host of health problems.