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If you live in a home built before Jan 1st, 1978, the EPA is requiring new standards for
renovators to ensure that lead based paint is identified before work begins, and if present,
is not released into the environment during the work process. Lu’s Construction
is concerned about your health and safety, and we feel it’s important for you to
understand the implications of this new federal mandate. We have an
EPA certified lead paint renovator on staff, and are an EPA certified lead safe renovation
contractor so you can be assured your project follows the new regulations.
If lead paint is present and will be disturbed during renovation, steps will be taken to: •- Identify what you can do to protect your household during renovation
- Seal the work
area to contain dust during demolition
- Use work practices to minimize the creation of dust
- Properly dispose
of contaminated materials
- Clean the work area daily
- Thoroughly clean and wipe down the work area at the end
of the demolition phase
- Inspect
and certify the work area meets EPA standards at the end of the demolition phase
When these requirements will not impact the cost of your project
A. 1) If your house was built before January 1st, 1978 and the total interior surface area being
disturbed is less the 6 sq. ft. per room (except windows), the EPA does not require paint
testing or extra dust containment. B. 2) If
your house was built before January 1st, 1978 and the total exterior surface area being disturbed is less the 20 sq. ft. per project
(except windows), the EPA does not require paint testing or extra dust containment
When these requirements will impact the cost of your project
If either A or B is not true, or a window is being disturbed, EPA certified
testing of all painted surfaces which will be disturbed is required before work can begin,
and additional dust containment and disposal actions are necessary to comply with the
law. The testing involves cutting or scraping a small area completely
down to the substrate (wood, drywall, plaster, etc.) then applying chemicals to test
for a lead reaction. This can usually be done in inconspicuous areas. We will review
and assess which areas need to be tested, and how many test samples will be required
prior to defining the project scope. We are also required to furnish you with a copy of the EPA “Renovate
Right” publication, and will need your signature on the Pre-Renovation
form before any work can begin Please take the time to read it and
feel free to discuss this aspect of the project with us.
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