Pillar To Post: EPA Renovators, Remodelers and Painters Rule
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In 1992 Congress enacted the Residential Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X of Public Law
102-550) to limit exposure of humans, especially
children, to lead based paint hazards. Section 1018 of
Title X regulates disclosure of lead-based paint in
sales and lease transactions involving pre-1978
residential properties.
On April 22, 2008, EPA issued
a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices
and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning.
Under the rule, beginning in April 2010, contractors
performing renovation, repair and painting projects that
disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care
facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be
certified and must follow specific work practices to
prevent lead contamination. This would impose increased
regulatory burdens and costs on property managers and
Realtors with property management responsibilities.
How does this affect you as a Realtor®?
Pursuant to Section 1018, you are required to:
(1) Obtain information from a seller regarding the known
existence of lead-based paint in a home; and
(2) Provide information regarding the hazards of
lead-based paint in the home.
Failure to comply with this rule could result in
warnings and monetary fines.
What is the position of NAR's on the issue?:
NAR opposes mandatory testing for lead-based paint tied
to the transaction process and supports property
condition disclosure and education. These are adequately
covered under the provisions of Section 1018 as stated
above.
Additional Resources:
The realtor.com website has an interesting collection of
FAQ's on the issue presented as a series of short
videos. These can be accessed by clicking on the link
below:
http://www.realtor.org/government_affairs/lead_paint_realtors_faq
The main page for information on the NAR website is:
http://www.realtor.org/leadpaint
Please
contact your local Pillar To Post office for
additional information on the hazards associated with
lead based paint.
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Thomas Recke ASHI, EDI
Lead Paint Testing and
Residential & Commercial Building Inspections, EIFS/Stucco Inspections, EDR
Environmental Reports, Water Quality Testing, IAQ/Mold Testing
thomas.recke@pillartopost.com
www.pillartopost.com/aurora
(303) 337-6713
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