by Flatley Read | Jan 9, 2018 | EPA, Renovations
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...
by Flatley Read | Aug 13, 2015 | Lead, Legal, Renovations
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,...
by Flatley Read | Jul 21, 2015 | EPA, Lead, Legal, Renovations
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...
by Flatley Read | May 22, 2015 | EPA, Lead, Legal, Renovations
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...