The EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) Rule requires two different types of lead paint certification prior to taking on work in homes built before 1978. The rule requires both firms and individuals to be certified. The following breakdown should […]
Finally, lead abatement training and EPA lead safe certification courses are getting the attention they deserve, but only because of the ongoing tragedy playing out in Flint. Residents of Flint, Michigan, just received positive news regarding their water supply for […]
The older your home is, the more likely it is to contain lead paint. Before World War II, lead-based paints were extremely common and contained as much as 40% lead by dry weight. Indeed, almost 75% of U.S. housing still […]
Lead poisoning is a serious issue in the U.S. as up to 75% of all homes contain some amount of lead paint. The damage that this poisoning can cause can ruin a child’s life before they even have a chance. […]
Lead is present in more materials than you may know. Consequently, every contractors performing renovations or remodeling is required to be a certified lead renovator. These companies must also comply by the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. […]
Small business owners often don’t understand the true benefits of providing workers with lead renovator training or even the benefits of having a certified lead renovator on hand. Lead poisoning is a leading factor in why children are seven times […]
With the recent news of Flint, Michigan’s problem with lead and other harmful materials, interest in EPA lead certification has increased. More Americans are looking to the internet for EPA lead certification online to fit with their often hectic schedules. […]
ZOTA offers an EPA Lead Renovator Certification refresher course to those whose certification is about to expire. The course is compliant with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule. As of April 22 2010, anybody who performs renovation, repair, […]
Any contractor or property manager worth his or her salt will make the safety of residents a topmost priority. Since the presence of lead paint poses a well-documented danger, particularly to young children, remediation of any apartment or home painted […]
It’s been five years and you’ve come to the end of your Environmental Protection Agency-approved certification for lead inspection and removal. Therefore, you may be wondering what to do next in order to get your EPA lead certification renewal. Both […]