If you are a renovation firm, then we recommend you read through all of the subjects below to learn how to fulfill your legal requirements to protect yourself, your employees and your clients from the dangers of lead exposure.
These and other requirements are part of a federal regulatory program called the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (LRRP) rule that was promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in 2008. The rule took effect on .
The key to protecting yourself and your family during a renovation, repair or painting job is to use lead-safe work practices such as containing dust inside the work area, using dust-minimizing work methods, and conducting a careful cleanup, as described in this pamphlet.
Such details provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Lead-Safe Renovation Methods For Urban Commercial Properties.
Especially in older homes and buildings, you may simply want to assume lead-based paint is present and follow the lead-safe work practices described in this brochure during the renovation, repair, or painting job.
The key to protecting yourself and your family during a renovation, repair or painting job is to use lead-safe work practices such as containing dust inside the work area, using dust-minimizing work methods, and conducting a careful cleanup, as described in this pamphlet.
