NAHB NEWS ONLINE:  Mon., April 28, 2009

Remodelers Required to Hand Out
EPA Lead Paint Pamphlet

With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint set to become fully effective a year from now, remodelers are now required to hand out the new EPA pamphlet, “Renovate Right,” to potential clients who own homes built before 1978 so that they are aware of the new lead paint regulations.

The brochure is available free on the EPA’s Web site by clicking here, or by calling 800-424-LEAD (5323).

The rule, which will take effect on April 22, 2010, addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than six square feet of potentially contaminated painted surfaces for all residential and multifamily structures built prior to 1978 that are inhabited or frequented by pregnant women and children under the age of six.

Learn More

For extensive information on the rule provided by NAHB Remodelers, visit www.nahb.org/leadpaint.  “The EPA’s New Lead Paint Rule: What it Means for You,” in which participants explain in detail what the new rule covers, how to be in compliance and where to find additional information.

For more information, e-mail Matt Watkins at NAHB,
or call 800-368-5242 x8327.

FULL STORY:  http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2009-04-27/Remodelers/index.html