On April 22, 2010, the new EPA's Law on Renovation, Repair and Lead Paint will go into effect. This new law will require all contractors, subcontractors, maintenance engineers, handymen, property managers and others paid to replace windows or renovate residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 to be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What this means for you: If you own or live in a home that was built prior to 1978, any work performed in your home such as sanding, cutting, demolition, window replacement, dry wall replacement and other renovations will require a certified Contractor to do the work.
This is a good change for the EPA because it is a giant step forward in protecting your children from lead dust that may result from disturbing any lead-based paint. This law is long overdue because of the dangers that lead-based paint causes to our children. Children are most susceptible to lead-based paint or dust from it. Lead Paint dust can cause the following problems in our children from exposure:
1. Brain Damage
2. Central Nervous System Damage
3. Decreased Attention Span
4. Impaired Hearing
5. Reading and Learning Disabilities
6. Reduced IQ Scores
7. Mental Retardation
8. Seizures, Convulsions and Coma
9. Death from over exposure
I know this list sounds pretty strong but lead paint can cause serious damage to children. The health effects are serious and nothing to play around with. So if you own a house prior to 1978, check out any contractors credentials. If they do not have a EPA Certification, do not hire them especially if you have children in your home.
If you are doing the work yourself, it is important to know the guidelines, so you can protect your family. It is better to be safe than sorry in the long run.
If you have any question, visit our website or call us.
To learn more about your home, visit our website at http://www.safe-homes.com or http://www.air-testing.com
We also offer a free service for all homeowners who visit our website plus a Free Report on Indoor Air Quality.
Aremiss is available as a professional speaker to help educate your community or group function to educate your group on Mold, Asthma, Allergies and the Chemically Injured.
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