Prepare for new lead paint rules Remodelers and builders who do renovation or remodeling projects in homes built before 1978 must soon comply with new lead paint safety requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any company doing work in these homes must be certified, follow specific work practices and keep detailed records. At least one employee in these companies must be trained in these new requirements by April 2010. The new rule, the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, will go into effect in April 2010.
Who is affected?
The rule applies to any contractor who “disturbs” at least six square feet of painted surfaces on the inside of a home or 20 square feet on the outside. Contractors who install windows, insulation, home entertainment equipment or similar work in the target housing must become certified to do the work.
What does the training consist of ?
The EPA estimates that 200,000 people will need to be certified by April 22 through a required six hours of class instruction and at least two hours of handson training.
Where can you get certified?
TBA will be offering a lead paint removal certification class on Feb. 9, 10 and 11, 2010. For more information, please contact Maggie Mickard at 305-9053 or mrickard@tbaonline.org. Source: Nation’s Building News
TBA will be hosting another lead paint certification class, as seen here in the Building Trades Academy beginning next year.
Reconnect, reinvent and refocus at IBS! !"#$%&%#$'()*
Deals, deals, deals and more await those attending the International Builders Show in Las Vegas from Jan. 19-22, 2010. With more than 175 education sessions during the show, and a host of preshow courses taught by industry experts, this is an educational retreat you can’t afford to miss. To top that off, this is the last time the IBS will be in Las Vegas until 2013. Here are the top 5 reasons why now is a great time to attend IBS: r Low, low, low prices: Hotel rates as low as $59 a night at some hotels and discount airfare is available through NAHB and Super Savers r Get credit while having fun: Get the most bang for your buck with continuing education credits and certification opportunities available throughout the show. One such is obtaining your lead removal certification, which is required for remodelers by April 2010! r No money required: No registration fee for floor exhibits - all day, any day r A la carte tickets: Attendees can purchase one- or two-day education passes, which include admittance to the exhibit floor all four days. r Free Friday: Friday educational seminars are open to ALL registrants. And, spouses may register at no additional fee. For more information, visit www.BuildersShow.com
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