Do you own properties that were built prior to 1978?  Are you familiar with the NEW EPA Lead Base Paint Law?  If not, you need to be!  You could be fined $37,500 for each violation and they say ignorance won’t help you!

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children.

To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

EPA requires a copy of the Certified Firm certificate, Certified Renovator certificate and documentation of training for each non-certified worker to be posted at each job site. 

For more information on lead paint information, go to www.epa.gov/lead.

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