Contractors

  • Lead dust generated by traditional renovation work can cause lead poisoning in children, pregnant women, yourself, workers, and even pets.  Practical changes in work practices can minimize and contain lead dust.  
  • The use of lead-safe work practices makes the job safer and reduces your liability.  

Renovation, Repair, and Painting Final Rule

The EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Final Rule addressed activities that disturb lead-based paint in "target housing" and "child-occupied facilities."  Firms working in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities must be certified and use lead-safe work practices during renovations.  The Rule requires that:

  • Renovators be certified through training by an accredited training provider
  • Lead-safe work practices must be used during renovations
  • Tenants are provided with pre-renovation education in target housing and child-occupied facilities

For more information on how the EPA's RRP Final Rule affects contractors, go to the EPA's website.

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