New lead paint removal regulations in effect April 22, 2010

A few exceptions are if:

• The structure was built after 1978.
• The repairs are minor, with interior work disturbing less than six square feet of interior painted surface or less than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface.
• The house or components test lead free by a Certified Risk Assessor, Lead Inspector, or Certified Renovator.

Training & Disclosure requirements

The law requires training and certification of remodelers, safe work-site practices, verification and record keeping. It applies to anyone responsible for building repairs, including contractors, adjusters, property management companies, school districts, municipalities, etc. Lead-paint work requires use of personal protective equipment, specific cleaning protocols, air monitoring, engineering controls, work efficacy verification, and additional HUD and OSHA requirements. Those who are not ready to comply could be subject to daily fines of up to $32,500 per violation and potential civil litigation.

Contractors are now required to provide homeowners, tenants, childcare facilities and families whose children attend a facility with a Renovate Right Brochure, which contains information about the law.

For more information use the links below:

• EPA Lead Paint
• OSHA
• Important Facts About the New EPA Lead RRP Rule