MyFloridaCode.com

Group, for everybody's perusal, we had developed and posted a free
on-line narrated summary of the new EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting
(RRP) Law. All can access the information at www.myfloridacode.com then
click on the "EPA RRP Lead Renovator Introduction" link on the left hand
side of the screen or use this direct link:
http://cicertified.com/lead/player.html

 

We have kept the information condensed and concise so it doesn't take
long to get the complete program overview, its requirements, exceptions
and nuances.

 

I have also prepared this short summary for all group members...

As of April 22, 2010 the EPA's new "Renovation, Repair and Painting"
(RRP) rule becomes effective for all of Florida. As of that date, any
contractor, firm, or person working on, or renovating any, "Target
Housing" (generally, target housing is any residential home or child
care facility built before 1978) where more than 10 square feet of
interior wall or more than 20 square feet of exterior wall is to be
disturbed, repaired, altered or replaced - must be certified. Windows
and doors however are subject to the lead RRP rules regardless of their
size. Both the contracting firm and individual person MUST BE CERTIFIED
by the EPA in accordance with the lead renovation and remodeling
program. 

Almost all contracting trades and their employees will be affected by
this rule -- plumbers, electricians, painters, contractors, remodelers,
cabinet installers, etc. Remember, the rule covers ANYONE - not just
licensed contractors. Maintenance personnel, managers, etc. all must
follow the new regulations. So contractors should plan to have their key
superintendents certified.

The new RRP provision does NOT require complete removal of the lead
(abatement); rather it requires a SPECIALIZED, ONE-DAY TRAINING program
that teaches the dangers of lead dust, strict dust prevention and work
control measures necessary to contain dust, and testing / clean-up
verification procedures. It also prohibits certain work practices that
produce quantities of dust. Training and certification MUST be obtained
from an EPA-approved training provider.

The EPA is serious about this rule. Fines are $25,000 for each violation
with an additional $25,000 per violation, or imprisonment, or both for
willful or knowingly violating the law. 

Visit www.contractorsinstitute.com or other accredited EPA training
provider for a list of classes.

 

 

R.J.Koning - Director

Contractors Institute

rjkoning at contractorsinstitute.com
<mailto:rjkoning at contractorsinstitute.com> 

8301 Joliet Street

Hudson, Fl 34667

727-863-5147

 

 

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