The Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule

As of April 22, 2010 The Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule was fully implemented. This rule sets special requirements for anyone or business who is paid to perform work that disturbs surfaces that may contain lead-based paint. Homes that are included in this rule are:

1. Work done in homes built before 1978
2. Pre-1978 buildings occupied by children under the age of six or by a pregnant woman

“Any contractor completing a renovation, repair, or painting project which disturbs more than six sq. ft. of space on an interior wall or 20 sq. ft. of space on an exterior wall must comply with the rule.”

For more information on The Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting rule, visit the Environmental Protection Agency website.

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