What the Rule Says

Find a summary of the rule and frequently asked questions to help you comply. This section includes more details about the lead paint rule, including getting certified, work practices, record keeping, cleaning verification, and training.

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EPA Responds Favorably to NAHB Concerns on Lead Rule, Though Questions Remain NAHB continues to seek clarification on a June 18 memo from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delaying the enforcement of training certification requirements under the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule until Oct. 1. 6/29/2010	External Link
What Remodelers Need to Know About the EPA's Lead Paint Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint took effect April 22, 2010. The rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than six … 6/23/2010	Web page
EPA Delays Enforcement on Lead Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has delayed enforcement actions regarding training and firm certification requirements against remodelers under the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule until October 1. The EPA released the enforcement delay memo on June 18, explaining that … 6/18/2010	Web page
Updated Renovate Right Brochure (as of July 6) EPA Renovate Right brochure for consumer education on lead paint rule, use after July 6, 2010 6/14/2010	PDF
Lead Paint Rule Opt-Out Revoked On April 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced release of an amendment to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule that removes the opt-out provision for pre-1978 homes without pregnant women or children under age six in residence. The amendment also instructs contractors to … 5/10/2010	Web page
EPA's FAQ on the Lead Paint Rule Questions and answers from EPA about the lead paint rule and implementation 1/26/2010	External Link
Contractors: Lead Safety During Renovation Pamphlet Contractors: Lead Safety During Renovation Pamphlet 6/12/2009	PDF
EPA's Web Site on Renovation, Repair and Painting EPA's Web site on Renovation, Repair and Painting 6/12/2009	External Link
Staff Contacts For more information contact these staff members at NAHB: Matt Watkins, Environmental Policy Analyst, mwatkins@nahb.org, 800-368-5242 x8327  Therese Crahan, NAHB Remodelers Executive Director, tcrahan@nahb.org, 800-368-5242 x8211 6/10/2009	Web page