Posts Tagged ‘lead paint’
Learn about new lead paint rule – Free webinar for contractors
The EPA's new lead paint rule (RRP) takes effect April 22, 2010. Learn more at this free webinar for contractors and those that work on homes built prior to 1978 that may contain lead paint. The one hour webinar to be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2pm eastern. Pre registration is required To register for the webinar, click here. If [...]
North Carolina is third US state to administer Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) program
North Carolina is the third state in the US to administer and enforce a Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) program. See EPA RRP and North Carolina Lead program for additional information. From EPA.gov The RRP program mandates that contractors working in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified [...]
Was Your Home Built Prior to 1978?
If your home was built prior to 1978, there is a good chance it contains some lead paint. Before you have any work that may disturb painted surfaces, your contractor is now required to provide you with this pamphlet available online at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf If you are doing any work yourself as a do it yourself [...]
