OfflineHow are you dealing with the issue of lead paint in houses built before 1978? I was speaking to a hard money lender today and he wouldn't loan on a property built before 1978 unless there was a lead paint risk assessment or inspection done.
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http://www.cedia.net/lead/
In an effort to reduce lead paint exposure, the EPA has issued a rule for work that disturbs potentially contaminated painted surfaces. As of October 1, 2010 all professionals working in pre-1978 homes are required to comply with the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. Your business is affected by this rule if your company performs any of the following types of work in pre-1978 homes:
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Renovating, repairing, or painting that disturbs more than six sq. ft. on an interior wall or twenty sq. ft. on an exterior wall
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Replacing doors and/or windows
If your company is performing this type of work and is not compliant, your company is subject to penalties up to $37,500 per day, per violation.