Started on April 22, 2010, a new regulation went into effect, the Renovation, Remodeling and Painting Ruleor RRP Rule. The RRP Rule requires that all persons who provide construction trade services will be mandated to have successfully completed a professional 1-day training course and be licensed or certified by either the EPA or by the state where the work is occurring.
This rule will apply in any situation where the construction trade service is impacting an area in a home built before 1978 equal to or larger than 6 square feet of interior or an area equal to or greater than 20 square feet of exterior area that is affected by any material, paint, or surface coating containing lead.
Construction trades refers to renovators, remodelers, HVAC persons, plumbers, electricians, modernizers, roofers, carpet installers, maintenance repair people, or anyone working in a construction type trade.Everyone involved will need to be trained in the proper uses of lead safe work practices as well as the proper documentation. The trades will have to use the following rules:
1. Contain the work area. The area should be contained so that dust and debris do not escape from that area. Warning signs should be put up and heavy-duty plastic and tape should be used.
2. Minimize dust. There is no way to eliminate dust, but some methods make less dust than others. For example, using water to mist areas before sanding or scraping; scoring paint before separating components; and prying and pulling apart components instead of breaking them are techniques that generate less dust than alternatives.
3. Clean up thoroughly. The work area should be cleaned up daily to keep it as clean as possible. When all the work is done, the area should be cleaned up using special cleaning methods before taking down any plastic that isolates the work area from the rest of the home. The special cleaning methods should include: Using a HEPA vacuum (not just vacuum bag) to clean up dust and debris on all surfaces, followed by wet mopping with plenty of rinse water when the final cleaning is done, look around.
All this extra work costs money. You should probably expect to see additional cost for any home improvement you contract for, from new carpeting to a room addition. For more information on what "lead safe work practices" entails, see: EPA Lead & Rennovation.
This rule will apply in any situation where the construction trade service is impacting an area in a home built before 1978 equal to or larger than 6 square feet of interior or an area equal to or greater than 20 square feet of exterior area that is affected by any material, paint, or surface coating containing lead.
Construction trades refers to renovators, remodelers, HVAC persons, plumbers, electricians, modernizers, roofers, carpet installers, maintenance repair people, or anyone working in a construction type trade.Everyone involved will need to be trained in the proper uses of lead safe work practices as well as the proper documentation. The trades will have to use the following rules:
1. Contain the work area. The area should be contained so that dust and debris do not escape from that area. Warning signs should be put up and heavy-duty plastic and tape should be used.
2. Minimize dust. There is no way to eliminate dust, but some methods make less dust than others. For example, using water to mist areas before sanding or scraping; scoring paint before separating components; and prying and pulling apart components instead of breaking them are techniques that generate less dust than alternatives.
3. Clean up thoroughly. The work area should be cleaned up daily to keep it as clean as possible. When all the work is done, the area should be cleaned up using special cleaning methods before taking down any plastic that isolates the work area from the rest of the home. The special cleaning methods should include: Using a HEPA vacuum (not just vacuum bag) to clean up dust and debris on all surfaces, followed by wet mopping with plenty of rinse water when the final cleaning is done, look around.
All this extra work costs money. You should probably expect to see additional cost for any home improvement you contract for, from new carpeting to a room addition. For more information on what "lead safe work practices" entails, see: EPA Lead & Rennovation.
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