ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

HEAL 3 - EPA’s New Lead Rule

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 · 3:35 PM - 5:15 PM

In March 2008, EPA plans to issue a Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule that will impact contractors that disturb more than small amounts of paint in housing built before 1978. The rules are not final as of January 2008. In this session, EPA will describe the specifics of the rule, compliance requirements, and its implementation schedule. Hear the perspectives of the remodeling industry and healthy housing on the rule and implications for contractors who work in existing homes.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Describe requirements of EPA’s new rule

2. Identify specific work practices that will change as a result of the rule

3. Explain next steps in preparing to comply with the rule

Keyword(s): codes, contractor, existing homes, health & safety, lead-based paint, public policy, regulation, rehab, remodeling
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Healthy Housing
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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