Lead-Safe Work Practices: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, the 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.

Below are several resource links and downloads to assist you in learning more about this issue, the required certification and educating customers and homeowners on this important issue.

• Renovation, Repair and Painting
• Renovator Toolbox
• Application for Certification
• Renovation, Repair and Painting Outreach Campaign (Downloads)
• Frequently Asked Questions

For more detailed information on how Simonton can assist you in the certification process, contact Simonton Sales Service and Training Manager Whitney Davis at 304-428-8261 Ext. 2108 or email whitney_davis@simonton.com. 

For more information, visit www.epa.gov/lead.