Then pay attention here folks!
Anyone working on and disturbing more than 6 sq. ft. (Interior) & 20 sq. ft. (Exterior) of lead paint working in residential homes, apartments, child care facilities and schools built pre-1978 - needs to attend the EPA Lead Paint Training & Certification course. NARI's Cape Cod Chapter (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) will be hosting 4 courses in January and February.
Saturday, January 16
Tuesday, January 26
Wednesday, February 10
Saturday, March 6
All courses held at the Hyannis Golf Course, from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. To register online Click Here
EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting, Final Rule, 40 CFR 745: This important new regulation requires that renovations conducted for compensation must be performed by Certified firms using Certified Renovators. Renovation firms that wish to work in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities must apply to the EPA and pay a fee in order to become certified and must have successfully complete the EPA accredited renovator course. Certified Renovators are responsible for documenting the training of their workers. EPA requires that certification be in place by April 22, 2010.
NARI will offer this training course beginning in January. The 8-hour class, exam, and certification, can be completed in one day, at a convenient Hyannis location. Light breakfast and Lunch are included.
Overview of 8-hour course:
Registration & Introduction (including photo);
Why Should I Be Concerned About Lead Paint?;
Regulations; Before Beginning Work
Contain Dust During Work;
During the Work Cleaning Activities and Checking Your Work;
Recordkeeping; Training Non-Certified Renovation Workers;
Hands - On Activities / Review / TEST
This course was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in collaboration with the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to train Renovation, Repair, and Painting contractors on how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule.
Who should take this Class?
• Home Improvement /Renovation Contractors
• Remodelers/Carpenters
• Residential Rental Property Managers/Owners
• Painters
● Plumbers
• Electricians
● Maintenance Personnel
• Workers Removing or Modifying Painted Surfaces
• Anyone disturbing more than 6 sq. ft. (Interior) & 20 sq. ft. (Exterior) of lead paint Working in residential homes,
apartments, child care facilities and schools built pre-1978
What Activities are Subject to the RRP Program?
• Remodeling and Repair/Maintenance
• Electrical Work ● Plumbing
• Painting ● Carpentry
• Siding / Window Replacement
Firms in violation face fines of up to $32,500 per offense! Don't delay ...
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