epa renovation and repair rule In the News

Most Home Remodeling Will Soon Require EPA-Certified Workers
March 19th, 2010 - Planning to remodel? Unless your home is fairly new, only renovators certified to handle lead will soon be legally allowed to do the work.  The problem: Many are not yet ready...

Remodelers Struggle to Meet Lead Paint Rule Deadline Due to Lack of EPA Trainers
March 18, 2010 - A shortage of EPA-accredited trainers means that home owners planning a remodeling project this spring may not be able to find a qualified remodeler if a new regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) goes into effect as scheduled, according to the National Association of Home Builders...

Lack of Renovators with Lead-Safety Certification May Derail Home Star, NAHB Warns
March 11, 2010 - A highly anticipated program that would make homes more energy efficient and provide a significant boost to the nation’s struggling economy could get derailed before it even starts because of a new regulation affecting contractors working on older homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders...