Important Notice: New EPA Lead-Based Paint Rules

Hi %$firstname$%,

I wanted to quickly inform you of new lead-based paint guidelines

released by the EPA and enforceable as of April 22nd.

This will be important for Realtors, contractors, investors, and

property managers. Please spread the word. According to the EPA:

“Beginning April 22, 2010, federal law will require that contractors

performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb

more than six square feet of paint in homes, child care facilities,

and schools built before 1978 must be certified and trained to

follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.”

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm#remodeling

Removal of lead paint is similar to mold removal. There do not

appear to be any new disclosure forms but there is potential

risk/liability including a large fine if caught violating these

guidelines.

The onus ultimately resides on contractors that are trained and

certified in new mediation practices. Please take the time to

read the EPA’s website and take a look at the National Association

of Realtors website below and get informed.

National Association of Realtors Videos and Resources on the New

Lead-Based Paint Rules:

http://www.realtor.org/government_affairs/lead_paint_main

EPA Info for Contractors:

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm#contractors

EPA List of Certified Prfessionals

http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_firm.htm

I will also post this on our blog.

Thanks,

Aaron Norris

I wanted to quickly inform you of new lead-based paint guidelines released by the EPA and enforceable as of April 22nd.

This will be important for Realtors, contractors, investors, and property managers. Please spread the word. According to the EPA:

“Beginning April 22, 2010, federal law will require that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb more than six square feet of paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.”

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm#remodeling

Removal of lead paint is similar to mold removal. There do not appear to be any new disclosure forms but there is potential risk/liability including a large fine if caught violating these guidelines.

The onus ultimately resides on contractors that are trained and certified in new mediation practices. Please take the time to read the EPA’s website and take a look at the National Association of Realtors website below and get informed.