The cost of home repair is likely to rise next month as new federal rules take effect designed to cut down on lead paint dust during renovations. Under the new Environmental Protection Agency regulations, all contractors must be certified and trained by April 22 in ways of reducing dust. And of course, Roof One is certified in lead paint protection. You can rest assured that we are there to protect you and your family. EPA recommends that anyone performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools follow lead-safe work practices.
All contractors should follow these three simple procedures:
- Contain the work area.
- Minimize dust.
- Clean up thoroughly.
Under the rule, child-occupied facilities are defined as residential, public or commercial buildings where children under age six are present on a regular basis. The requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities. The rule does not apply to minor maintenance or repair activities where less than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room or where less then 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. Window replacement is not minor maintenance or repair. Roof One LLC is a Lead-Safe Certified Contractor As a leading roofing contractor, Roof One plays an important role in helping to prevent lead exposure. Ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can create dust that contains lead. By following the lead-safe work practices, we are dedicated to help prevent lead hazards.
As a leading roofing contractor, Roof One has taken the following mandatory steps to ensure the protection of your home and loved ones;
- Roof One has been trained on how to perform lead-safe work practices by a provider that has been accredited by EPA to provide training for renovators under EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program.
- Roof One provides a copy of your EPA or state lead training certificate to our clients upon request.
- Roof One will explain what lead-safe methods we will use to perform the job.
- Roof One has learned the lead laws that apply to us regarding certification and lead-safe work practices beginning in April 2010.
- Roof One keeps records to demonstrate that our workers have been trained in lead-safe work practices and that they followed lead-safe work practices on the job.
- Roof One has read about how to comply with EPA’s rule in the EPA Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right
Roof One LLC Applauds the the new standards as a step in the right direction
