New and Updated Training Catalogue (2009-2010)

UPDATE - Drug Testing Sites Directory

Residential Lead ALERT - New Laws

The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Regulation takes effect April 22, 2010. It covers all housing that was constructed prior to 1978, and encompasses all other pre-1978 "Child Occupied" buildings, such as day care centers, schools and other facilities. The law requires:

• Contractors disturbing lead in these homes and facilities MUST become Certified Renovation Firms through the EPA.

• Certified Renovation Firms must educate home or building owners of the law prior to starting the project and their workers must perform all work in a prescribed lead-safe manner.

• Certified Renovation Firms must employ, on the job site, at least one worker who has passed training to become a Certified Renovator through an approved EPA training provider.

• While home owners may perform the work themselves without being certified--if they live in the home--landlords must follow the requirements of the RRP.

• There is a $32,500 fine for non-compliant contractors, with fines up to $65,000 for willful non-compliance. There are also possible criminal sanctions.

Lead dust can cause irreversible brain and other organ damage, particularly in children under six years of age. Many children are exposed to high concentrations of lead when work is being performed and after the project is completed if the area is not properly cleaned.

Painters' District Council 6 has been training members to meet the new requirements and encourages home and business owners and the general public to contact us for more information.