Effective 04-22-2010 New EPA Regulations may face renovation contractors with $37,000 a day fines.
The New EPA Regulations apply to the following:
- Any contractor renovating any of the following buildings built before 1978
- Homes
- Offices
- School
- Government
- Etc.
- Work now must be performed by a certified contractor
- Failure to comply results in $37,000 fine per day
The new EPA requirements mandate the following.
- Notification to property owners and occupants of potential lead based hazards
- Renovate Right brochure
- Post Information signs describing:
- Nature of jobs
- Locations
- Dates of Work
- Certification of renovation companies
- Training & certification of works
- Implementation plan of controlling lead based paint dust
- Renovation clean up requirements
- All dust & debris must be collected
- Walls cleaned by vacuums & wiping
- Renovation cleaning verification
- Must re-clean work area to clearance standards
- Ensures for re-occupancy
- Prepare required records
EPA Certification & Training for Contractors
To become a certified renovator, you must complete an EPA or state approved training course.
Information on obtaining training as a certified renovator is available from the national lead information center at 800-424-5323 or EPA Lead Paint Assistance Regulations
For Contractors We Now Offer:
- Stand Alone Pollution
- Contractors Pollution Liability Coverage Available
- Minimum Premiums at approx $1,000 (depending on location)
- Base Limit of $250k/$250k
- Higher Limits Available
- $1,000 Deductible Options
