Did You Get This Email about The EPA's new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule?

[Bill Watson]

Just a heads up/FYI

This is a free webinar scheduled for Wednesday, April 7 at 2pm ET

I can't seem to get the correct link, but if you PM me, I can forward the email to you.


The 411 on RRP: What you MUST know about the new EPA regulation

The EPA's new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule goes into effect in just 2 months. Are you ready?


If you are involved in any type of restoration, remediation, remodeling, painting or other project in any structure built prior to 1978, you are affected by this regulation and you must comply! Avoid getting fined up to $37,500 per violation...per day!* Join us for an in-depth look at this important new regulation, how it will impact the techniques, tools and training used by today's restoration and remediation contractors.

[TFP Admin]

Bill Watson said ...I can't seem to get the correct link, but if you PM me, I can forward the email to you.

This should be the correct link: The 411 on RRP: What you MUST know about the new EPA regulation

Jim

[Bill Watson]

Thanks T!

[Chris Mha]

Dave Garden has a lead paint seminar I believe March 22 in Sterling Heights, MI. I know I will be attending it.

[TFP Admin]

Dave is a member here. He should let me know about any training, so I can add it to our calendar and even post topics and messages about it. What better place to talk about industry training than The Floor Pro Community.

Jim

[Lo Down]

Does the EPA have any plans in place to notify contractors about this new regulation, or will they just start layin on the fines and suprise 95% of the contractors in the country that have never heard about it?
I learned about it here at TFP.
The EPA hasn't sent me anything, so I assume they haven't been making this known except by word of mouth.

[TFP Admin]

Here are more resources for information on this issue:

Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule | Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil | US EPA

Calendar of Healthy Homes-Related Training

Excerpt from: Willis Insurance (Provider for the WFCA) If installers are disposing of flooring materials such as base board or flooring that has been painted with lead-based paint, they could have a potential exposure if not disposed of properly. The situation with lead is the similar to asbestos and that it is somewhat encapsulated, so a risk factor would be if prying base board away from walls that are covered with lead-based paint and the wall and paint start chipping, crumbling etc. a potential problem may occur. EPA is requiring after April 22, 2010 that any person doing renovations in certain types of structures is to be certified. Minor repair and maintenance activities that disturb 6 square feet or less of paint per room inside appear to be exempt. So, it does not sound like flooring stores or installers would be required unless they are painting or doing window replacement. I have heard that some old wood floors may have lead in the finish I am not sure how common. But this would result in the need for certification etc. if they are sanding and finishing an old wood floor that had a lead-based finish. This is a regulatory ruling and now the law and the EPA will not back down.

[Lo Down]

TFP Admin said Here are more resources for information on this issue: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule | Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil | US EPA Calendar of Healthy Homes-Related Training Excerpt from: Willis Insurance (Provider for the WFCA) If installers are disposing of flooring materials such as base board or flooring that has been painted with lead-based paint, they could have a potential exposure if not disposed of properly. The situation with lead is the similar to asbestos and that it is somewhat encapsulated, so a risk factor would be if prying base board away from walls that are covered with lead-based paint and the wall and paint start chipping, crumbling etc. a potential problem may occur. EPA is requiring after April 22, 2010 that any person doing renovations in certain types of structures is to be certified. Minor repair and maintenance activities that disturb 6 square feet or less of paint per room inside appear to be exempt. So, it does not sound like flooring stores or installers would be required unless they are painting or doing window replacement. I have heard that some old wood floors may have lead in the finish I am not sure how common. But this would result in the need for certification etc. if they are sanding and finishing an old wood floor that had a lead-based finish. This is a regulatory ruling and now the law and the EPA will not back down.

If installers are disposing of flooring materials such as base board or flooring that has been painted with lead-based paint, they could have a potential exposure if not disposed of properly. The situation with lead is the similar to asbestos and that it is somewhat encapsulated, so a risk factor would be if prying base board away from walls that are covered with lead-based paint and the wall and paint start chipping, crumbling etc. a potential problem may occur.

I'd love to see the actual documented numbers of absolute provable damages caused by the flooring installers removing baseboards.................. I'd bet my left nad that it's so close to zero it isn't even funny.
Sanding old finish off old hardwood flooring finishes are a different story.
Undercutting door jambs may be a realistic item of discussion. ...... tho absolutely not worthy of having to be certified for.................... The EPA could just as easily flood the airwaves and the contractor insurance companies with information on how to properly deal with it.
Nope, the EPA can't do that........ we need more regulations and government programs which cost employers and private individuals money.

Once "certified"....... who's gonna check to see that I am following the proper procedures that I just learned?

Pardon my rant, T........ I thank you for providing that info.

[TFP Admin]

Lo Down said Pardon my rant, T........ I thank you for providing that info.

Your rant is fine, Lo. I forgot to mention that Jane Walker provided me with that info, so thanks go to her. She is a great supporter of TFP.

Jim

[Lo Down]

Thanks T........ I'd like to rant a lot more.......... but we got these rules here 'bout pushin the limits.

[DJ]

i got the e mail also epa sent me a packet with all the rules and requirements i just won't do pre 1978 homes i dont do replacemets anymore ant ways so i'm good

[stullis]

The email is nothing but a spam for a webinar.

[TFP Admin]

I beg to differ. It is an announcement for training for the flooring professional. The webinar is free. It is pretty far away from the definition of spam.

Jim

[Lo Down]

TFP Admin said I beg to differ. It is an announcement for training for the flooring professional. The webinar is free. It is pretty far away from the definition of spam. Jim

Does make you wonder why they are doing this for free.........

What's a webinar? If it's what I think it is, my Dixie Cups and #50 Chameleon line won't be of much benefit.

[stullis]

Who was sponsoring it?