March 16, 2010

The EPA has ruled that contractors who perform renovation, repairs, and painting must train and re-certify in lead-safe work practices before renovating older housing. These strict new EPA rules take effect April 22, 2010.

New certification is required for all home improvement activity that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978.

Questions about the new rule can be found with their answers here:

http://environmentaleducation.com/Ren-FAQ.php

Find information directly from the EPA at this address:  http://epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm

Note:  The “Renovate Right” pamphlet is already being provided by Snow Belt directly to homeowners.

Environmental Education Associates offers the training in Lead Renovators Certification Initial, $195.  One worker has to be a Certified Renovator.  Each company, sole proprietor, or corporation involved in lead activities must be certified and ensure that at least one Certified Renovator is utilized at each job site.  Other workers who have previously completed lead hazard control certification, have to take a 4-hour refresher course (Lead Renovators Certification Refresher, $135).  The classes are offered in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.  A new worker would have to take the Initial Certification course.

Snow Belt hopes to be able to offer this class in the local area.  If you are interested in attending this class, please contact me.

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