3 days and counting! Get ready for the EPA Lead Rule.
New EPA Rule goes into effect on April 22nd, 2010
The new rule from the EPA (40 CFR Part 745) states that any contractor/renovator who disturbs more than six (6) square feet of painted surface must follow lead safe practices. These include activities like sanding, cutting drywall, demolition, etc. Under the new rule, a contractor will need to become a certified renovator, taking an training course from an accredited training provider. Once they are certified, they will need to only work for a certified firm, whether their own company, a property management firm, or another contracting company.
They will also need to keep the necessary records:
- Copy of the Certified Firm and Certified Renovator(s) certifications
- Non certified worker training documentation
- Designation of Certified Renovator to the job
- Information on and results of the use of EPA-recognized test kits provided by a Certified Renovator who acted as a representative on the Certified Firm at the job site and who conducted testing for the presence of lead-based paint on surfaces to be affected by the renovation
- Lead based paint inspection reports provided by a Certified Lead Inspector or Certified Lead Risk Assessor, if applicable
- Proof of owner/occupant, when they qualify to, and decide to, opt-out of lead safe work practice requirements
- Any other signed and dated documents form the owner(s) and/or residents regarding conduct of the renovation and requirements in the EPA RRP Rule
- All reports required from the Certified Firm and Certified Renovator by the EPA RRP Rule
Contact Mark of Excellence Remodeling, your NJ remodeler for your next lead based paint renovation.
You may be potentially affected by this action if you perform renovations of target housing or child-occupied facilities for compensation or dust sampling. “Target housing” is defined in section 401 of TSCA as any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child under age 6 resides or is expected to reside in such housing) or any 0-bedroom dwelling.