tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12385827406907773622011-11-27T16:40:00.588-08:00Working With Lead Based PaintEPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program, 40 CFR Part 745, subpart E is now law. Are there dangers when working in structures that may contain lead-based paint? Here are resources and links that can be used by small contractors, landlords/property managers, and home owners to successfully and safely work on pre-1978 homes and properties. Each page contains useful information and tips. Your comments are welcome.John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-32414220050230832452010-04-26T05:58:00.000-07:002010-04-26T05:58:06.013-07:00Opt-out Provision taken out of the RRP final Rule.The EPA has removed the Opt-out provision in the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program.
A press release dated April 23, 2010 announced "A final rule to apply lead-safe work practices to all pre-1978 homes, effectively closing an exemption that was created in 2008. The rule will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register."
The original RRP rule published in the John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-56140211694337844882010-04-22T07:09:00.000-07:002010-04-22T07:09:11.684-07:00EPA CampaignThe following anouncement was made on the EPA website: "April 20, 2010 -- EPA joined with the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Ad Council to sponsor a public service announcement advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning to children. The ads, in English and Spanish, urge viewers to visit the John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-46635203802263108832010-04-21T08:06:00.000-07:002010-04-21T08:07:16.115-07:00What are contractors saying about the new EPA rules? How will they affect the cost of remodeling projects? Use the following links to find out.
From the Reporteronline - Serving North Penn Pennsylvania - Lead-paint regulations a cause for concern for contractors By Bradley Schlegel
From NBC Connecticut - New Lead Paint Rules Could Hike Renovation Prices by Amy Parker
From Tulsa World -John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-41016752657798744212010-04-13T04:03:00.000-07:002010-04-13T04:14:52.328-07:00I am a certified company. What now?Since I am now an EPA certified firm as well as a certified renovator let me give you a little perspective of the dilema I now face.
When I received my certificate from the EPA in the mail I went to the EPA website to check on how many firms in my area have been certified. Since I am a painting contractor I am especially interested to know how many painting firms have been certified. I John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-1942198263488436212010-04-01T18:24:00.000-07:002010-04-01T18:24:15.399-07:00Why should we use HEPA Vacuum CleanersWhen working on pre-1978 residences contractors will be required to use HEPA vacuums during the project. The major source of lead contamination and lead poisoning today comes from the inhalation or ingestion of lead paint dust. If lead paint is present in a home, then lead paint dust will be created during renovation or remodeling projects. If that dust is not contained and properly John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-20785774021937740762010-03-28T21:57:00.000-07:002010-03-28T21:57:35.536-07:00New LinksNew links are freqently added on the links page. Also a new page has been added called Lead Poisoning - Real Life Experiences. I am using this page to relate the experiences of those who have personally experienced the effects of lead poisoning in their families or know of others families who have experienced it. If you would like to include an experience you can contact me by e-mail at mailtoJohn Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-86046799778769513562010-03-28T12:45:00.000-07:002010-03-28T12:47:33.858-07:00Senators Take Action With NAHB Urging.In response to concerns expressed by the National Association of Home Builders, ten (10) US Senators sent a letter dated March 25, 2010 to the Office of Management and Budget. This letter requested the "OMB to take whatever actions necessary in the next 26 days to ensure that when this rule goes into effect, there are enough certified renovators available to meet the compliance goals of the ruleJohn Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-59781112578408495782010-03-27T16:14:00.000-07:002010-03-27T16:14:07.843-07:00Consumer Product Safety Commission ReportThe Consumer Product Safety Commission published document #5054, entitled What You Should Know About Lead Paint In Your Home: Safety Alert. The document is copied below:
Lead-based paint is hazardous to your health.
Lead-based paint is a major source of lead poisoning for children and can also affect adults. In children, lead poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and can impair John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-46750771158938840612010-03-22T08:01:00.000-07:002010-03-22T08:14:31.772-07:00EPA Certified FirmsThe EPA is now providing a list of certified firms. The following link will take you to the Lead Renovator Professionals page and tool box. On the right side of the page is the Lead-Safe EPA Certified Firm logo. Under the logo is a link titled "Find a certified firm near you." Use that link to access a form that will allow you to search for all certified firms in your area.
http://John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-62022755513290307722010-03-13T07:15:00.000-08:002010-03-13T07:24:39.788-08:00Certified Remodeling Firms and Certified RenovatorsWould you like to see a web-site that can be used by homeowners, rental property owners, property management firms, to locate you?
Would you like to see a resource that can be used to identify trademen who have completed the RRP Certified Renovator Initial Course, have current Certificates, and who may be interested in working for you?
If your answer is yes to these questions let me know. JustJohn Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-10049419469077030282010-03-12T15:57:00.000-08:002010-03-12T15:59:06.482-08:00An informative article at the HousingZone web page.To get a sense of some of the unexpected problems that may arise check out this article posted today by Matt Phair, HousingZone Contributing Editor.
link to housingzone.com http://www.housingzone.com/article/CA6722756.htmlJohn Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-78473688084649025682010-03-12T09:19:00.000-08:002010-03-12T09:29:49.693-08:00Residential Rental Property OwnersWhat are the circumstances if you are a Residential Rental Property Owner? If you normally use a contractor, starting April 22 you must use a firm that is certified by the EPA and who employs certifed renovators to train workers and supervise any work done on pre-1978 properties. If you do your own maintenance work or have employees to perform maintenance on these targeted properties, the EPA John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-51090952199132907812010-03-08T13:37:00.000-08:002010-03-08T20:27:36.164-08:00Let's play what if . . .There has been much discussion on different contractor and remodeler forums about the EPA RRP rules and regulations. Most do not have kind words about how this is being handled. So let's play what if and see how this should be or should have been handled. I will start out today and list my and your "what ifs" in a new page. (See the "What IF?" page above.) How do you think EPA should have John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-89522625401822437802010-02-20T19:49:00.000-08:002010-03-06T08:52:52.950-08:00Why be concerned about lead-based paint?Why do I want to discuss the new EPA regulations to be implemented on April 22, 2010?
Some back ground information may be in order.
I started painting during high school and continued in the trade working for various contractors and for several years working as a self-employed painter in Arizona, Kentucky, Texas, and Pennsylvania. This was between 1965 and 1995. During that period of time John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-1504149983025182862010-02-03T07:10:00.000-08:002010-03-12T08:30:20.734-08:00How to comment.For anyone who would like to make comments please click on one of the following:
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If these functions do not work for you don't hesitate to send me an e-mail. My e-mail address John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238582740690777362.post-7754645979888127812010-01-14T13:39:00.000-08:002010-03-06T08:48:57.081-08:00EPA Certification in the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting ProgramAs a small painting contractor in a rural area of Pennsylvania, I have been spending time researching and learning what requirements the EPA will have to work on homes or buildings that are determined to be a "child-occupied facility" (such as a school or child-care facility) that was built before 1978. See the facts page for a short list of what becomes effective on April 22, 2010.
The EPA has John Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155367019180715068noreply@blogger.com0