RRP

Renovation, Repair and Paint
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The Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Rule Summary: If you engage in a renovation, repair, and/or painting project that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools, you must be certified by the EPA (via training by an EPA-approved training provider). This pertains to work that disturbs more than a 6 sq. foot area (interior, non-HUD). The deadline for certification is December 31, 2010. Fines can run as high as $37,500 per infraction, per day. The "Opt-Out...
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  • Encapsulator Workbag
    Encapsulator Workbag

    Encapsulator LLC has released its Encapsulator Workbag, which is a vertical containment system that is designed to contain dust during replacement of windows and doors. When used with adjustable poles, the workbag conforms to most room conditions. The...

    Product • July 10th, 2012

  • NARI Testifies Before House Small Business Committee, Offers Government Affairs Opportunities
    NARI Testifies Before House Small Business Committee, Offers Government Affairs Opportunities

    Christina Koch, Qualified Remodeler's editor, speaks to NARI's Lobbyist Tom Sullivan about David Merrick's recent testimony to the House Small Business Committee, the D.C. circuit court upholding removal of the opt-out and how NARI members can easily...

    Podcast • July 9th, 2012

  • Circuit Court Upholds EPA's Removal of the Opt-out Provision

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ruled that EPA’s decision to remove the Opt-out provision is legal. EPA included the Opt-out provision in the original 2008 Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program Rule, which allowed...

    News • June 28th, 2012

  • NARI Government Affairs Chair Testifies Before House Small Business Committee

    Today, NARI Government Affairs Chairman David Merrick, MCR, UDCP, testifies before the House Small Business Committee on the subject of “Regulatory Flexibility Act Compliance: Is EPA Failing Small Business?” Merrick, owner of Merrick Design and...

    News • June 28th, 2012

  • NAHBR Focuses on the Needs of Today's Remodeler
    NAHBR Focuses on the Needs of Today's Remodeler

    NAHBR's Chair and Vice Chair explain the legislative issues and marketing conditions for remodelers during the Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, D.C.

    Video • June 7th, 2012

  • RRP and Reuse of Building Materials

    The December 2011 issue of Qualified Remodeler featured a story about deconstruction (page 18), which prompted a reader to ask whether the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule...

    Article • May 9th, 2012

  • LinkedIn

    Q: What are the biggest headaches/challenges you have when it comes to RRP? Is it related to clients' ignorance, work practices, something else?   A: I believe the biggest challenge to professional remodelers is a legal/moral dilemma. It is well...

    Article • April 10th, 2012

  • Don’t Forget How Lucky You Are

    I’ve been taking my financials to the same certified public accountant for the past three tax seasons. (I actually found him through Yelp and have been extremely pleased with his service. See, social media can generate new business!) Each year as my...

    Article • April 8th, 2012

  • Does Restoring the Opt Out Make Sense?
    Does Restoring the Opt Out Make Sense?

    Restoration of the opt-out provision to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule is a hot topic burning up the blogs right now. Both sides of this issue have valid points to consider. Before we make rash...

    Article • April 8th, 2012

  • Legislation Seeks to Restore “Opt Out”
    Legislation Seeks to Restore “Opt Out”

    The Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012 (S. 2148), which was introduced by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), seeks to restore the opt-out provision that was removed from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lead...

    Article • April 8th, 2012

  • Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover
    Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover

    The Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover was invented in Sweden. It heats paint at 400 F rather than the 1,000 F temperature of typical heat guns, to minimize the possibility of scorch or fire, as well as reduce production of toxic fumes and gases. The...

    Product • March 19th, 2012

  • Renovation, Repair and Paint
    Renovation, Repair and Paint

    This information earlier appeared on ForRenovationPros.com, ForResidentialPros.com's sister site.

    Article • January 16th, 2012

  • Columnist Rouses Passion about RRP

    John DiPrimio, president of DiPrimio Construction Inc., Jenkintown, Pa., wrote “EPA’s RRP Program: An Assessment Based on Experience,” for the October issue, page 18. The column prompted an unprecedented number of responses. The following is a...

    Article • December 9th, 2011

  • RRP Trainer Addresses Top Complaints in the Field

    There are a multitude of questions surrounding RRP. The training course EPA mandates is eight hours, which lacks the time for proper training of PPE and other optional methods to consider in the field. Peter Lawton, president of leadSMART Training...

    Article • November 22nd, 2011

  • Reform and Remodeling
    Reform and Remodeling

    Regulatory reform and tax reform are hot topics in Washington. Regulatory reform legislation is pending in the House and Senate that would strengthen small business’s ability to influence agency decisions. Small businesses need regulatory reform...

    Article • November 11th, 2011

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