Originally posted 2012-03-30 09:00:55.
Last month the EPA finally issued their Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (PDF), the one that sets up new requirements for work on projects that may involve lead paint. The requirements are many complex. You’ll need to become familiar with this rule if you do any renovation , repair, or painting work, especially of your work is on buildings built before lead paint was banned in 1978.
You’ll need to become a certified by the EPA as a Certified Renovation Firm- If you’re renovating, repairing, or painting at a building built before 1978, give the owners and occupants a copy of the Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (PDF) . Yes there are exclusions and exemptions for pre-1978 buildings where giving the pamphlet isn’t required. But it’s so easy to do, so why take the chance? Just give it for each job.
- You’ll also need to ensure you get receipts from owners and occupants confirming that you gave them the Renovate Right Pamphlet. The EPA published sample form (PDF) to use for these receipts.
There’s a lot more to ensuring you comply with this rule. Some of the best place I’ve found to become familiar with this rule, what it covers, and how to comply:
- This chart (PDF) prepared by the National Center For Healthy Housing
- The EPA Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right (PDF)
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Tad cumbersome but I reckon these are good news for home owners and serves to protect their best interests when they engage external services for their home improvements.