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EPA Softens Lead Paint Law
In certain states, penalties are lowered to just $5,000 per violation vs. $37,500 per person, per violation. More online training and third-party testing allowed.
Ever since the EPA debuted its lead paint abatement requirements, fur has been flying between the agency and various building associations, particularly the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Now, it appears some of the association’s efforts have paid off, with certain requirements of the law softened that will make it easier for integrators to comply with the law when retrofitting pre-1978 homes.
No Third-Party Testing Required: The EPA has agreed to not require third-party, post-project clearance testing. Previously, contractors would have been required to hire an independent tester to come in and evaluate the lead-paint mitigation at the conclusion of the job. That requirement could have been very costly. The NAHB estimated at least $200 per test, plus delays.
More Online Training Options: The EPA was already allowing groups like CEDIA to conduct a portion of the training online. Now, state building agencies will be allowed to do the same.
Standardized Testing: Because there are no standardized testing kits, the EPA will now allow integrators to collect paint chips and send them to a lab.
Collection and Containment: The rules have been clarified for the collection of lead paint in windy conditions by using HEPA vacuums.
Lower Penalties: For the state agencies that have taken over the administration of the lead-paint abatement, penalties are now set at a maximum of $5,000 per violation. The previous law called for violations of $37,500 per day, per violation. States can now require contractors to attain accreditation, and they have up to two years to set their specific guidelines.
To find out if your state falls under the revised lead paint regulations, contact the National Lead Information Center.
Now, it appears some of the association’s efforts have paid off, with certain requirements of the law softened that will make it easier for integrators to comply with the law when retrofitting pre-1978 homes.
No Third-Party Testing Required: The EPA has agreed to not require third-party, post-project clearance testing. Previously, contractors would have been required to hire an independent tester to come in and evaluate the lead-paint mitigation at the conclusion of the job. That requirement could have been very costly. The NAHB estimated at least $200 per test, plus delays.
More Online Training Options: The EPA was already allowing groups like CEDIA to conduct a portion of the training online. Now, state building agencies will be allowed to do the same.
Standardized Testing: Because there are no standardized testing kits, the EPA will now allow integrators to collect paint chips and send them to a lab.
Collection and Containment: The rules have been clarified for the collection of lead paint in windy conditions by using HEPA vacuums.
Lower Penalties: For the state agencies that have taken over the administration of the lead-paint abatement, penalties are now set at a maximum of $5,000 per violation. The previous law called for violations of $37,500 per day, per violation. States can now require contractors to attain accreditation, and they have up to two years to set their specific guidelines.
To find out if your state falls under the revised lead paint regulations, contact the National Lead Information Center.
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