New EPA Lead Paint Renovation Repair and Painting Regulations
to Help Prevent Lead Poisoning.
All contractors must be certified by April, 22 2010
Who should take notice of the new rules?
Lead paint is a health hazard for both children and adults. The new stricter EPA regulations are designed to ensure those contractors that disturb lead painted surfaces, due so in such a way that protects themselves and the inhabitants from lead poisoning. Certified renovators must perform any work that disturbs six square feet or more of interior lead painted surfaces (20 square feet or more on the exterior).
The new rule which becomes effective in April 2010, requires only EPA certified individuals to perform this work. Contractor is broad term that could include a number of various trades people that may work on the target pre-1978 built homes and buildings. These may include: plumber, electrician, handyman, renovator, mason, carpenter, painter, HVAC contractor, remodeler and others.
Contractors and property owners need to know that if a home was built prior to 1978, there is a good chance it contains some lead paint. Before any work is performed that may disturb painted surfaces, a contractor is now required to provide this pamphlet http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf. On April 22, 2010, all contractors performing work on pre-1978 homes and buildings must be certified by the EPA.
This handbook Small Entity Compliance Guide is for contractors, property managers, and maintenance personnel working in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978.
After reading the compliance guide, here are the Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting
Start Your Application Process Here
Training Providers
The following training providers have been accredited by EPA to provide training for renovators and dust sampling technicians under EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program. Trainers are listed alphabetically by state. At the end of the state listing, EPA has listed all of the trainers that have been approved to travel to provide training anywhere in the country. Please contact the trainer directly for course availability and scheduling.
Training Courses – Westborough, MA http://www.thecontractorcoachingpartnership.com/epa-rrp-training/the-contractor-coaching-partnership/
Training Courses – Wilmington, MA
http://www.ieetrains.com/docs/Brochure.pdf
