Construction, Remodeling, Pro Tool Reviews, Best Practices, How-To Tips, Tool Buying Guides, Home and Garden, and Solutions to Remodeling Problems Targeted to the Professional and Do-It- Yourselfer
Massachusetts takes over Enforcement of Lead RRP Rule On July 9, 2010, the MA Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) took over the enforcement of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) making it the ninth state to assume control of the Rule. The MA DOS, in conjunction with the Executive Office for Administration and…
New Lead EPA Rule – Contractors will also need to keep the necessary records: The new EPA Rule (40 CFR Part 745), commonly referred to as Renovation, Repair and Painting, went into effect on April 22nd, 2010. If you’re a homeowner having work performed on your home please read this. The new rule from the…
Workshop Dust Collection Whether you have a commercial woodworking shop or a weekend warrior garage-sized shop, controlling wood dust in a small shop is an important consideration for your health. When purchasing a dust collector determine the dust collectors CFM requirement and what you need for your shop. There are so many sites on the…
Image http://www.alleba.com/blog/wp-content/photos/you_rock_you_rule.jpg It’s called the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule, and it’s applies to any home built on or before December 31, 1977. The EPA LEAD Rule or RRP Rule Means: 1. Renovation firms must be certified and pay a fee of $300 every 5 years. 2. Renovators must be trained and certified by…
Picture: http://keetsa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/lead_paint.jpg Lead Paint Safety Rule Well it’s taken the EPA almost 20 years but I think they may finally act on Lead safety rules and the problems associated with lead dust during renovations. The impetus behind this lead safety rule is to require the construction industry to contribute in the prevention of lead poisoning…
Lead Paint Dust and HEPA Requirements Image: prostar-mechanical.com/air/Greentek/micron_chart.jpg More children become lead poisoned from leaded dust than any other form of exposure. Removing lead dust can protect children, pregnant women and household occupants. The problem with lead dust is it’s so small; it cannot be seen by the naked eye so special cleaning…
NEW Renovation Rules For Homeowners And Contractors Two weeks ago I became a “Certified Renovator” for dealing with lead paint and lead poisoning prevention procedures. The EPA is requiring contractors to become A Certified Renovator in Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting. This new law takes effect this April 22, 2010. Lead-based paint is…
Image: http://keetsa.com/ Lead Paint Issues There are New laws for containment and clean-up with lead-based paint. On April 22, new regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency require that contractors working in homes built before 1978 must follow strict containment and clean-up procedures when encountering lead-based paint. Ignoring these lead paint regulations can result in…
© Copyright 2019 A Concord Carpenter · All Rights Reserved
