By Michelle Read DeGarmo It has been eight years since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules, and it’s still a common occurrence to encounter contractors and housing professionals who are unclear on, or completely unaware of, how RRP rules apply to Housing and...
Flatley Read Donation Matching For Swim For Life
Flatley Read is proud to announce our support for Susan Johnson as she swims in the Provincetown Harbor Swim For Life & Paddler Flotilla. We will match any donations up to $250. Please use the link below to donate, and shoot us an email at flatleyreadllc@gmail.com to let us know you...
Online RRP Refresher Certification!
EPA Lead Certification Online Refresher Course The EPA Lead Certification Online Refresher Course is 100% online with no hands-on requirements. You can relax and take this EPA Lead Certification Online Refresher Course from the convenience of your own home. This course is intended as an option for you to renew...
Changes in New York Mold Legislation
What's New? New York has recently joined other states in passing laws requiring training for those who engage in mold assessment and remediation. New York mold law requires that assessors, contractors and their workers in the mold remediation industry are properly trained and licensed by January 1, 2016. A licensed...
How RRP Works with HUD or Other Federal Funds
Five years since the implementation of the RRP Rule, and it’s still a common occurrence to encounter contractors and housing professionals who are unclear on, or completely unaware of, how RRP works with HUD or other federal funds. As a lead based paint Risk Assessor, I often encounter well meaning...
EPA’s Mandatory RRP Rule – Do You Still Need RRP Training?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule requires that any contractor performing work on pre-1978 residences or child-occupied facilities, such as schools and daycares, must obtain EPA Firm Certification. The 8 hour training course is a mandatory pre-requisite for any company or individual applying for Firm Certification, and...
Non-Profit Housing Agencies: Are You RRP Compliant?
How does the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, & Painting Rule affect non-profit housing agencies as landlords or property managers? Organizations that own or manage affordable housing units may not be aware that the RRP Rules apply to more than just handing out the Renovate Right pamphlet to new tenants. If your...