First segment: Do You Have Lead Paint in Your Home? You have to be Licensed To Deal With It Did you know that up to 90% of all New Orleans homes contain lead paint? When ingested, lead paint can cause irreversible brain damage – to adults, children and pets. Last April, the EPA passed a regulation requiring training and certification to renovate any home that contains lead paint – this applies to all contractors, property managers and even home owners, doing ANY rehab work. Learn about lead paint, and sign up for a training program to be offered in October.