IndyExterior
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I got a call from a local painter wanting to know if we are EPA lead certified. He told me anyone washing a house built prior to 1978 occupied by a child 6 or under had to be certified and have all the water recovered period. No matter if it was for paint prep or not. Even if it had vinyl or aluminum siding applied. Or a certification that no lead based paint was on the house.
The way I read the law was that it only applies to renovation, repair and painting prep. It also specifically refers to the term "disturbs".Since we only use soft wash methods and almost never clean homes that old I don't believe it applies to just cleaning purposes. Only if you are attempting to remove paint. Most of our homes have vinyl siding.
"EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work practices."
What say you guys?
The way I read the law was that it only applies to renovation, repair and painting prep. It also specifically refers to the term "disturbs".Since we only use soft wash methods and almost never clean homes that old I don't believe it applies to just cleaning purposes. Only if you are attempting to remove paint. Most of our homes have vinyl siding.
"EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work practices."
What say you guys?