New Lead-Based Paint Law Goes into Effect April 22, 2010
With the goal of reducing children’s exposure to dust containing lead paint during renovation, repair and painting (RRP), a new rule from the EPA goes into effect on April 22, 2010.
Contractors and renovators will now be required to get training and certification in the EPA’s new lead-based paint work practices. Homeowners doing renovation, repair and painting work on their own, however, can continue to do so without training or certification and without getting fined.
There are a handful of exemptions from having a certified worker for RRP projects:
- The home or child-occupied facility was built after 1978.
- The repairs are minor, with interior work disturbing less than 6 sq. ft. or exteriors disturbing less than 20 sq. ft.
- If the house or components test lead-free by a Certified Risk Assessor, Lead Inspector, or Certified Renovator.
- If the property owner is conducting the RRP work themselves.
Complete consumer information can be obtained in this informative brochure on the EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf
So if your project isn't exempt from the new law, make sure to ask your contractor if they're certified! If you're considering selling your Montgomery County home and are wondering if you should start that renovation project first, we'd be happy to answer that question and any other you may have about selling your home. Give The Estridge Group a call at 301-215-6837 today or stop by our website, www.EstridgeGroup.com.
