Renovate, Repar and Paint
Many of you are aware that as of April 22, the rules change. The EPA will begin to enforce the Renovate, Repair and Paint (RRP) rules that came in being on April 22, 2008. The changes are important for everyone to be aware of.
The main push of the RRP Rules is to ensure that the general public has a higher awareness of the dangers of lead-based paint. As of April 22, those involved in the renovations of homes built prior to 1978 will need to comply with these rules. Certified renovators, as we’re known, are certified by the EPA. Both our firm and our individual employees have been certified. We are no able to safely conduct work in homes where there is the potential for lead paint to exist.
We have all heard stories of small children eating lead-based paint chip off of windows sills and from around the house. That is certainly a problem, but I think the public is quite aware of this danger. What is publicized less are the dangers of dust. During renovation painted surface are disturbed during the demolition process. Dust particles from the paint are released into the air and spread beyond the work area. New procedures outlined by the EPA and taught during certification classes significantly reduces the amount of dust spread to areas outside the work area.
We have implemented many of the procedures the EPA is now requiring for years. Dust, be it lead ridden or otherwise, is disastrous in a renovation project. We want our clients to remember the dust the least!
For more information on the EPA’s new RRP Rule you can follow the link below.
www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
You can also download the Renovate Right pamphlet that is part of the homeowner education process below:
