Remodeler Renovator Contractor Landlord Does the Lead Based Paint Law of June 1 1999 Apply to You


Remodeler/Renovator/Contractor/Landlord
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               Your work involves pre-1978
               houses/apartments!
               You receive compensation
               of any sort for your work!
               You disturb more than
               2 sq. ft. of lead-based paint!
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                    Protect
                    Your
                    Family
                    From
                    Lead in
                    Your
                    Home
Home Improvement Contractors
Electricians & Plumbers
Apartment Maintenance Staff
Carpenters    • Renovators/Remodelers
Painters     • "Handymen"
Anyone who disturbs paint during their work
    Call: 1-800-424-LEAD Internet: www.epa.gov/lead
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The Lead Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) Rule
SPECIFICALLY, WHAT ACTIVITIES DOES THE LEAD PRE RULE COVER?

In General, Lead PRE applies to:
-- Renovations (as defined below).
-- performed in Pre-1978 housing, AND which is
-- performed for Compensation.
"Renovation"means any modification of all or part of any existing structure in the housing that
disturbs painted surfaces. "Renovation" includes:
--Removal/modification of painted surfaces, components, or structures
--Surface preparation activities (sanding/scraping/other activities that may create paint dust)
--Window replacement
-Examples:
--demolition of painted walls or ceilings
--Large surface replastering
--major plumbing repairs or improvements
--Any other activities which disturb more than 2 sqaure feet of painted surfaces
"Compensation" is the receipt of anything of value (not only money), and may include:
--Exchanges of money, goods, or services
--Payment of rent to landlords/property managers

ARE THERE ANY EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LEAD PRE REQUIREMENTS?
YES, the following are exempted:
• Lead abatement activities performed by certified lead abatement contractors.
• Emergency renovations.
• Renovation of certified lead-based paint-free components.
• Minor repair/maintenance activities that disrupt less than 2 sq. ft. of painted surface.
• Renovations in dormitories/studio apartments/housing for the elderly or disabled.

I'VE DETERMINED THAT MY WORK ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO LEAD PRE...
WHAT AM I REQUIRED TO DO?
Specific Lead PRE Requirements depend upon the following criteria:
In owner-occupied housing, you must:
• Provide lead information pamphlet to owner and get written acknowledgment of receipt
from the owner, OR
• Mail pamphlet to owner 7 days prior to renovation and document with certificate of mailing.
In tenant-occupied housing, you must:
• Provide pamphlet to both owner and an adult occupant per one of above methods.
• If attempted deliveries to adult occupant fail, you may leave pamphlet at unit and prepare certification
describing delivery attempts for your files.
For renovations in "common areas" in Multi-Family Housing (More than 4 units), you must:
• Provide a pamphlet to building owner by one of the methods listed under owner-occupied housing above.
• Provide notice to each unit tenant in the building describing:
--nature/location/timing of renovation.
--pamphlet availability upon request.
• Retain written documentation describing notification procedures for three years.
For more information or to obtain lead hazard information pamphlets
CALL 1-800-424-LEAD
http://www.epa.gov/lead

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