Understanding NYC's Lead Paint Inspection Law (NYC Local Law 1) The Hidden Danger of Lead Paint For many houses, particularly in older buildings all across New York City, lead paint exposure is a subtle danger. Laws meant to reduce lead-based risks have left many homes, especially those built before 1978, with lead-based paint, which puts particularly young children and pregnant women at risk. Among the many consequences of lead poisoning are: Children's developmental disabil

The Fire Is Out,  You’ve dealt with the stress and the shock. You've cleaned up the visible damage. But for property owners, the biggest worry after a fire is often the danger you can't see. Invisible contaminants like soot, smoke particles, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can linger in walls, carpets, and even your HVAC system. Long after the smoke has cleared, these pollutants can impact your family's health and your property's value. At BNF Consulting Inc . , we help

New Jersey, with its rich history and densely populated areas, is home to many older buildings. While these buildings have stood the test...

Mold Growth Is a Hidden, Growing Threat in the Tri-State Area When was the last time you looked behind your walls, under your flooring, or within your HVAC system? If you're like most homeowners in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, the answer is probably never, and that’s exactly how mold likes it. Mold grows best in quiet places. It can be found in attics, crawlspaces, beneath wallpaper, or in air ducts. Mold can grow in older homes in Westchester, Bronx, Bergen, and Fai

Appreciating the Risks of Pre-1978 Houses Living in a property built before 1978 raises your chance of discovering harmful components, including lead-based paint and asbestos. Older homes may also reveal mold growth from outdated ventilation systems or past water damage. Knowing these risks and acting early to ensure compliance with safety guidelines will help you to protect the health of your family. The unidentified risks in older homes Many times, homes built before 1978 h

Lead exposure is one of the most major hidden hazards renters in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut sometimes find in their houses.  Although lead safety rules must be followed by landlords, many rental houses still feature antiquated plumbing that puts renters at danger, polluted dust, and lead-based paint.  Ensuring a safe place of living depends on knowing the risks of lead poisoning and how to guard yourself. Provided by BNF Consulting Inc ., this information will assi

The obvious damage, charred walls, scorched furniture, and ruined possessions, often catches our instant notice when a fire breaks out.  What about the unseen harm, though, that remains long after the flames are out?  Often, soot particles, smoke residues, and concealed structural flaws go unnoticed without a thorough soot examination.  BNF Consulting Inc. specializes in finding this concealed damage to preserve the integrity of your house and the health of your family all ov

From busy Manhattan offices to active Bergen County warehouses, every workplace has particular health hazards. Silent compromises of employee well-being might include invisible hazards, such as chemical exposure, inadequate ventilation, or loud noise. Ensuring employee health is not just a legal duty for business owners and facility managers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut; it is also a moral and strategic duty. Industrial hygiene surveys fit in there. BNF Consulting

Common places where asbestos is found in older homes The Hidden Danger in Your Walls: Why You Should Worry About Asbestos Renovating your house is thrilling - new floors, fresh paint, modernized fixtures. But one quiet danger that may really endanger your health and your restoration money is asbestos, so hold off on using the sledgehammer. Until the 1980s, home building frequently included asbestos. It may still be found in roofing, insulation, tile, cement, and drywall in ol