A new regulation regarding lead based paint and required by the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency went into effect April 22, 2010.  However, the EPA has postponed the enactment of the regulation until October 1, 2010, to allow more time for contractors to meet the new guidelines.  The new law requires all contractors working in homes built before 1978, when lead based paint was banned, to be trained and certified under the Lead Paint: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (LRRP).  The regulation isn’t just limited to remodelers.  Other contractors who must be certified include carpenters, plumbers, heating and air conditioning workers, and window installers.

The new guideline is to further protect individuals from the exposure and potential hazards of lead based paint, that may occur when a home built before 1978 is remodeled. Lead based paint can be dangerous to children if they inhale or ingest it and reportedly may cause serious damage to their brains and nervous systems.

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