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I get questions from landlords about rental property as often as any other question regarding the RRP Rule.  So, consider the answer to the following question to see if it applies to your circumstances. Question:  If I rent out apartments or houses built before 1978, in order to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) [...]

Of all the questions that arise from the RRP Classes, one is far and away the most popular or often asked question.  It involves whether the use of PPE, (Personal Protection Equipment) is recommended or required.  Specifically the question submitted to the EPA is as follows: Does the RRP rule require people working on a renovation [...]

Effective July 7, 2010, the opt-out clause for homeowners was removed from the law.  This is clearly mentioned in training classes, but those who took the training early on should note this change. Contractors must now provide a copy of the lead safe practices used on a RRP project and give it to the homeowner [...]

EPA-Recognized Test Kits Currently, a lead test kit can be EPA-recognized if it meets the negative response criterion of no more than 5 percent false negatives, with 95 percent confidence for paint containing lead at or above the regulated level, 1.0 mg/cm 2 or 0.5 percent by weight. After September 1, 2010, the recognition of such kits [...]

I received a call earlier about a contractor inquiring about emergencies.  The question typically asked is “Does the RRP Rule apply to contractors working on home damaged by weather or an unforeseen emergency? The EPA indicates that such damage from this type of situation could result in the need for emergency renovations.  Certain requirements of [...]

There hasn’t been much said about the requirements for schools to have certified renovators.  However, with school just around the corner, administrations in various schools need to know the answer to this question. Must maintenance workers at kindergartens and elementary schools become certified renovators if they perform renovations covered by the Renovaton, Repair, and Painting [...]

It is clear   that the new RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) rules from the EPA that went into effect on April 22 are going to add  more to your estimate costs than many contractors have thought. The reality is that the cost of remodeling or repairing any home built before 1978 will increase.  I doubt [...]

Firms performing tasks that disturb no painted surfaces whatsoever do not need to be certified.  However, since conditions at the job site may be difficult to predict, EPA strongly recommends that all firms involved in the renovation be certified and use properly trained and certified personnel.  For example, a firm hired to install an HVAC system after [...]

I officially let my ministry work at the end of April and have not slowed down much since them.  Looking for a different avenue of work after all these years did not come easy and I should not have expected it to.  Pam was very supportive as I looked for new things in life to [...]

Today begins a new phase in my blogging experience.  Our family has been blessed in more ways than can be stated in a few short words.  I am beginning a new area of work involving work safe practices and educating people of the dangers of lead paint.  More will follow in the days ahead of [...]