According to a press release from the National Association of Home Builders, EPA has delayed implementation of the lead-based paint certification rule until October 1st. The original rule was set to go into effect next month. For more information on the EPA rule, click here.
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Although Senator Inhofe has succeeded in achieving a much needed delay
of enforcement of the EPA lead paint rule, proposed is an even more
onerous addition to the Renovator Rule. If enacted, the latest EPA
revision will require laboratory dust clearance for even many small
jobs, at a cost of hundreds of dollars per job. The testing could
often cost more than the job itself.
The proposal also makes it illegal to use most of the HEPA vacs
recently purchased for this purpose
A more complete analysis of the revision is posted at http://www.renovatorrules.com
The EPA comment period ends July 6th. If you have concerns let the
EPA, your US Senator and Congressmen know how you feel.
‘Disturbing’ a painted airfoil can be the outcome of a variety of activities. All function to access pipes and wires in a wall should be incorporated if it’s done on a construction with lead-based paint. Additionally, remodeling and refurbishing old house may also require containment of the area.
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