The new EPA Lead Based Paint Rule

Feb 09 1

John AdamsAmerican Renovator Training LLC

The New World of

Renovation, Repair & Painting:

LEAD PAINT

Feb 09 2

The New RRP Rule

Who Does The Law Apply To?• Contractors & Renovators• Painters & Carpenters• Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC technicians

Who Else?• Property Managers, Owners, Realtors• Home Improvement Stores

Feb 09 3

What does The RRP Rule do?

• Governs activities that disturb lead-based paint in pre-78 target housing and child-occupied facilities. It requires:• Renovators to be certified through training.• Lead-safe work practices during renovations.• Pre-renovation education using a simple brochure.

After April 22, 2010, everyone working in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities must be certified to use lead-safe work practices during renovations.

Feb 09 4

WHY is there a NEW LAW???

Because in the United States, 250,000 CHILDREN under age six have hazardous levels of lead in their blood, and it can be stopped by using safe work practices.

Feb 09 5

Why are Dust and Debris a Problem?

• Renovations create dust and debris. Debris becomes dust.

• Lead-contaminated dust is poisonous.• Very small amounts of lead dust can poison children

and adults.• Children swallow dust during ordinary play activities. • Adults swallow or breathe dust during work activities.

• Workers can bring lead-contaminated dust home and poison their families.

Feb 09 6

A Little Dust Goes a Long Way

• You can’t see it.• It’s hard to sweep up.• And, it travels.

One gram of lead-based paint can contaminate a large area!

Feb 09 7

The “Opt-Out” Provision is DEAD

• Homeowners may NO LONGER sign a statement to opt out of the work practice requirements in the Rule, if all of the following are true: • The owner resides in the house;• No child under 6 years old resides in the house and

the house is not a child-occupied facility;• No pregnant woman resides in the house;• and, the owner signs a written acknowledgement

that the Certified Firm is not required to use work practices found in the Rule.

Feb 09 8

The RRP Rule: Individual Certification

• To become an EPA Certified Renovator, an individual must take an EPA-approved 8-hour training course from an EPA-accredited training provider.

• The applicant must pass an examination. • Refresher training is required every 5 years.• Workers do not need certification so long as

on-the-job training is received.

Feb 09 9

Who Should Become Certified?

• Contractors & Renovators• HVAC, plumbers, electricians, painters• Realtors & other licensees of the GREC• Landlords & Property Managers• Hands-On Owners• Turn Key Firms & Pressure Washers• Window Replacement & Floor Sanding• Siding Repair & Replacement

Feb 09 10

So Who Might Have Liability?

Feb 09 11

How Widespread is Lead-Based Paint in Housing?

Year House Was Built Percent of Houses with

Lead Based Paint

Before 1940 86 percent

1940-1959 66 percent

1960-1978 25 percent

All Housing 35 percent

Feb 09 12

VISIT www.Renovate99.com

• Complete details of the RRP Rule• Frequently Asked Questions• Complete Class Schedule• Additional Information• Training services provided by Seagull Environmental

Management Co, Inc., or National Center for Health Housing.• Courses are approved for purposes of certification under Section

402 of TSCA for the Certified Renovator.

Feb 09 13

How to Find Out More:

• Call A.R.T. at 1-888-373-0029• Visit Renovate99.com for schedule• Go to EPA.gov/LEAD for details