Comments on: New Lead Paint Laws Effective April 22, 2010 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010 Expert Home Improvement Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Edward Marshhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#comment-63240 Edward Marsh Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:31:09 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=6908#comment-63240 As a certified renovator in Pennsylvania I have come to realize that most contractors are scared to confront customers with the increased cost of doing the renovation in a safe manner. We have also seen that there are many contractors that are rolling the dice and spitting in the eye of the EPA and this could & will come back to bite. You must remember that in the soceity that we live in that you don't always need to worry about the EPA showing up on your job site but, if the customer gets a moment where he is not happy with you and finds out that the laws exist that it should not be out of the question that someone could report you as a form of being vindictive. What about a customer's neighbor if you are doing outside work? I know that where I do business that there is a extensive media campaign for the lead laws so remeber that the customer's are not out in the dark as one might think. Before you take the chance of not following the rules you may want to look at it again and take the high road on this issue. If you have any questions or comments come see us at <a As a certified renovator in Pennsylvania I have come to realize that most contractors are scared to confront customers with the increased cost of doing the renovation in a safe manner. We have also seen that there are many contractors that are rolling the dice and spitting in the eye of the EPA and this could & will come back to bite. You must remember that in the soceity that we live in that you don’t always need to worry about the EPA showing up on your job site but, if the customer gets a moment where he is not happy with you and finds out that the laws exist that it should not be out of the question that someone could report you as a form of being vindictive. What about a customer’s neighbor if you are doing outside work? I know that where I do business that there is a extensive media campaign for the lead laws so remeber that the customer’s are not out in the dark as one might think. Before you take the chance of not following the rules you may want to look at it again and take the high road on this issue. If you have any questions or comments come see us at <a

]]> By: russellhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#comment-62582 russell Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:47:16 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=6908#comment-62582 Why dont the goverment offer a tax credit for people when they take lead paint from the home.. That will help with the cost hike from contractors. Or do they already offer this in illinois Why dont the goverment offer a tax credit for people when they take lead paint from the home.. That will help with the cost hike from contractors. Or do they already offer this in illinois

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#comment-62081 Todd Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:38:32 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=6908#comment-62081 It is true. That happened more than a year ago. It is true. That happened more than a year ago.

]]> By: Patricia R. Gillettehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#comment-62070 Patricia R. Gillette Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:50:46 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=6908#comment-62070 Is it true that the "opt out waiver" is no longer valid? If so when did that take effect? Is it true that the “opt out waiver” is no longer valid? If so when did that take effect?

]]> By: Royhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#comment-62019 Roy Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:51:18 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=6908#comment-62019 We should tear down all these old historic homes and build new homes anyway...right!? Then we can finally get that awful "This old house" off the dang TV. Just think....If we get rid of the 80% of the current housing population that would create a lot of jobs right? Who cares about wide pine floors and solid wood doors anyway? And after we take care of that....let's all wear inflatable bubble suits and keep our thoughts to ourselves! We should tear down all these old historic homes and build new homes anyway…right!? Then we can finally get that awful “This old house” off the dang TV. Just think….If we get rid of the 80% of the current housing population that would create a lot of jobs right? Who cares about wide pine floors and solid wood doors anyway? And after we take care of that….let’s all wear inflatable bubble suits and keep our thoughts to ourselves!

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-lead-paint-law-effective-april-22-2010/#comment-61628 Todd Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:33:28 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=6908#comment-61628 Sandy,All this lead paint "stuff" is enough to make your head spin. The good news is there are some decent resources online particularly at the EPA. The real issue with Lead Paint is working in an environment that protects yourself and others from lead dust. There are lots of publications online telling you how to properly tent off a work area, how to use water to prevent dust and how to clean up with hepa filters. If you call your local state environmental pollution office they can give you lots of this information.I'm not surprised you're having trouble finding an electrician. Yes the new law applies to all trades, painters, electricians, plumbers, framers, on and on the list goes.I wish you luck....take your time...ask lots of questions and most importantly don't give up. Sandy,

All this lead paint “stuff” is enough to make your head spin. The good news is there are some decent resources online particularly at the EPA. The real issue with Lead Paint is working in an environment that protects yourself and others from lead dust. There are lots of publications online telling you how to properly tent off a work area, how to use water to prevent dust and how to clean up with hepa filters. If you call your local state environmental pollution office they can give you lots of this information.

I’m not surprised you’re having trouble finding an electrician. Yes the new law applies to all trades, painters, electricians, plumbers, framers, on and on the list goes.

I wish you luck….take your time…ask lots of questions and most importantly don’t give up.

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