home repair: New Lead Paint Renovation Rules Require Strict Precautions For Homes Built Before 1978 - 07/12/10 03:59 AM

Under the new federal Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP), most home improvement projects on homes build before 1978 will require certified lead paint removal contractors to follow strict lead paint removal precautions. To comply with the new regulation, those working on older sites will need to invest in lead-testing kits, plastic sheeting, respirators, protective clothing and other lead-safety materials. These rules will really impact Massachusetts because its housing stock is much older than other states’. Home improvement costs will no doubt rise due to the new rules.
The threshold for the new rules is whether the home … (6 comments)