A panel of experts from the industry and the  EPA will give an overview of the new rule, Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting, and answer questions about training, lead-safe work practices, cleaning verification and other practices specified in the rule.

The seminars will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 10 and 11, in Room 328 of the Baltimore Convention Center.

Panelists include Brindley Byrd, CGR, CAPS, of QX2 Contracting, Lansing, Mich.; Bob Hanbury, CGR, of the House of Hanbury, Newington, Conn.; Matt Watkins, NAHB environmental policy analyst; and Mike Wilson, of the EPA.

The EPA lead paint rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than six square feet of potentially contaminated painted surfaces for all residential and multifamily structures built prior to 1978 that are inhabited or frequented by pregnant women and children under the age of six. It will take effect in April 2010.

It requires a cleaning inspection after the work is completed and grants the remodeler flexibility in determining the size of the work area, which can reduce the size of the area subject to containment.

The EPA rule also lists prohibited work practices ― including open-torch burning and using high-heat guns and high-speed equipment such as grinders and sanders not equipped with a HEPA filter.

The 2008 Remodeling Show will be held Sept. 10-12.

For more information about the free seminars, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, call her at 800-368-5242 x8451, or visit the NAHB Remodelers booth #2609 at the Remodeling Show.

Free NAHB Lead Paint Resource

NAHB has prepared a free, lead paint resource document, “Lead Paint: EPA’s Final Rule on Remodeling and Renovation” to help remodelers understand and prepare for the rule.

To review or download NAHB’s lead paint resource document, click here. [return to top]