EPA license for Lead, you DO NOT need it

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Permalink Reply by Stephen on March 16, 2010 at 3:43pm

I like your interpretation Tim! Thanks for clearing that up. There's so much misinformation out there. Mainly by the ppl who are going to make a buck off of you by suckering you into taking classes for it. Not to mention the .gov is kinda vague about the wood flooring biz.

Like I mentioned before, whats wrong with the old statutes? Yea if you see paint on the floor, test it or walk away. Same as the asbestos deal.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Folkman on March 17, 2010 at 1:20pm

You might want to check this out too.

All surfaces affected by a renovation covered by the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule must either be tested for lead-based paint or presumed to contain lead-based paint. Testing must include all affected surfaces coated with paint, shellac, varnish, stain, coating or even paint covered by wallpaper, if it will be disturbed during the renovation work. A report documenting the testing must list the surfaces tested and the surfaces which contain lead-based paint. If lead-based paint is present on an affected surface, then the lead safe work practices described in this pamphlet must be used on the job.

This comes from here...

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/steps.pdf

Dave

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Permalink Reply by Tim Devery on March 17, 2010 at 2:17pm

Dave, I just got off the phone with the EPA.
The pamphlet you mention is for a person testing a home for Lead.
They must test all surfaces as you see in the pamphlet.

We are talking about 2 different things.

The EPA also told me that if I do not disturb any painted surface, I DO NOT need the certification for Lead.
I asked about cutting door jambs for a new install. She said that unless it's over the 5 sq.ft I am golden. She said that I would not go over this area when cutting Jambs. ( I told her the process)

I also requested an E-mail that will give me an answer to the floor refinishing VS lead issue.
I want this as a protect my ass E-mail to keep on record.

This person will be the district leader out of Phila, and he is going to call me tomorrow.
Mr. Ellis 215-814-2088
Hope this helps..............

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Permalink Reply by Dave Folkman on March 18, 2010 at 6:17am

Good info.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Tim Devery on March 18, 2010 at 6:34pm

Conformation.

Mr Ellis confirmed that I do not need this.
If in doubt, call your local EPA office.
When I called the Fed info line they said yes I need it.
When pressed for an explanation, they put me on hold, then told me to call my local office.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Scanlan on March 20, 2010 at 2:18am

Thats very clever thinking Selva. Thats why you are an inspector and me dumb layer hehe

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Permalink Reply by Stephen on March 20, 2010 at 5:27pm

There was no lead residue in the sand.....really......... Your place might be eligible for a super fund funding. I'm calling the feds. And then the revenuers for that stil you got in the back too..

I been working ina house built in the fitty's righ now. Oh no, I no touchy any paint cept to undercut casings.

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