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As of April 22, 2010, all renovations
in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities, conducted for
compensation, must be performed by EPA certified firms using EPA
certified renovators.
The rule affects:
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Landlords
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Renovation and
remodeling contractors
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Window replacement
contractors
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Painters, maintenance workers, and
other specialty trades
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you perform renovations of target housing or child-occupied facilities for compensation. ‘‘Target housing’’ is defined in
section 401 of
TSCA as any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child under age 6 resides or is expected to reside in such
housing) or any 0-bedroom dwelling. EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule defines a child-occupied facility as a building, or a portion of a building, constructed prior to
1978, visited regularly by the same child, under 6 years of age, on at least 2 different days within any week (Sunday through Saturday period), provided that each day’s visit
lasts at least 3 hours and the combined weekly visits last at least 6 hours, and the combined annual visits last at least 60 hours. Child-occupied facilities may be located in
public or commercial buildings or in target housing.
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
• Building construction (NAICS
code 236), e.g., single family housing construction, multi-family housing construction, residential remodelers.
• Specialty trade contractors (NAICS
code 238), e.g., plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, painting and wall covering contractors, electrical contractors, finish carpentry contractors, drywall and
insulation contractors, siding contractors, tile and terrazzo contractors, glass and glazing contractors.
• Real estate (NAICS code 531), e.g.,
lessors of residential buildings and dwellings, residential property managers.
• Child day care services (NAICS
code 624410).
• Elementary and secondary schools
(NAICS code 611110), e.g., elementary schools with kindergarten classrooms.
This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed
in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this
action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions in 40
CFR 745.82. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Landlord Q&A
Click here to read 40 CFR Part 745 in its entirety.
B. How Can I Get Copies of the Pamphlet and Other Related Information?
1. The pamphlet. Single copies of the pamphlet may be obtained by calling the National Lead Information Clearinghouse (NLIC) at 1–800–424–LEAD or TDD: 1–800–526–5456,
or the EPA Public Information Center at (202) 260–2080. Multiple copies are available through the Government Printing Office (GPO). The public may order by calling the GPO Order
Desk at (202) 512–1800, faxing (202) 512–2233, or writing to Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250–7954.
Request the publication by title,
Renovate Right: Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools
. The pamphlet is also available on EPA’s website at
http://www.epa.gov/lead
. The pamphlet may be reproduced by an individual or corporation without permission from EPA.
View Compliance Guide for Property Managers
from National Association of Realtors
View Property Manager FAQs
from National Association of Realtors
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