Updated July 19, 2011
The EPA has concluded it is not necessary to impose new lead-dust sampling and laboratory analysis, known as the clearance requirements, as part of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule. The Agency believes that the existing lead-safe work practices and clean up requirements – which went into place in 2010 – will protect people from lead dust hazards created during renovations jobs without the need for additional clearance requirements.
Updated August 10, 2010
On April 22, 2008, the EPA issued a rule, the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program, which went into affect on April 22, 2010. (Companies have until December 1 to become certified; individuals must register by September 30 for a training course.) Aimed at preventing lead poisoning, the rule requires all contractors who renovate, repair or paint projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child-occupied facilities or schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
This rule means that a certified company is required to conduct work that disturbs more than six square feet inside or 20 square feet outside of a building that is a home or child-occupied facility, including schools. For more information on this rule and how it works, review the Small Entity Compliance Guide. Following the rule:
- Provide occupants with the Renovate Right Brochure.
- Have occupants sign a pre-renovation form indicating receipt and review of the Renovate Right Brochure.
- Get your company certified and employees trained in lead-safe work practices.
- Take training through an EPA-accredited program (CEDIA* online training is available).
- Apply for firm certification.
This is especially important for NSCA members working in schools built prior to 1978 as there is a fine of up to $37,500/day for any company that is in violation.
Contractors working in Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kansas, Rhode Island, Utah, Oregon and Massachusetts must contact the state to find out more about its training and certification requirements. These states are authorized to administer their own RRP programs in lieu of the federal program.
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* NSCA is partnering with CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) to bring accessible and affordable training to any contractor needing to become a certified lead renovator. This course, in cooperation with the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), is an accredited training program and will meet requirements for certification. |