[Guest]

We had a very chilling phone call from a Company that we have done a lot of work with concerning the Lead RRP Regs and the way Big Brother has started auditing loans that are Government Backed.

From the way he heard it from an instructor it goes like this:

IF P&P contractor does any work that disturbs paint in a house that is pre-1978 and when the house has its LBP (lead based paint) inspection before any sale or conveyance and if it has lead than they (HUD, Fannie, Freddie, FHA) are requesting the P&P Contractors EPA RRP License, signed RRP Pamphlet and Lead Records with results of the swipe tests.

I can see where this will be going can't you? KaBoom

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Guest]

Proper paperwork management is the key. If contractors don't think it will affect them, think again. They are out there in full force and are incognito calling as if they were a homeowner looking for a contractor to do renovation, repair or painting. So beware!
The next fine could be coming to a contractor near you!

 

[Guest]

FYI Swipe test has been shot down in the last couple of days EPA was told No by a Congressman it's not going to happen. So Breath easy. I don't recall which congressman stated this but I could find if needed.

 

[Guest]

If you think the EPA is fooling around, read on:

Lead paint crackdown coming for remodelers


After a long wait, EPA is ramping up RRP enforcement
Will the EPA ever really enforce the Residential Lead-Based Paint Regulations?
This question has prompted thousands of contractors and sub-contractors to unwisely postpone their Certified Renovator training and Certified Firm applications, which are required by the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). Well, for those contractors who have been waiting for the EPA to begin fining companies for lead-related violations, it has finally happened! These recent fines have caused a huge panic in the building industry because it is now crystal clear that the EPA will enforce residential lead-based paint regulations.

To read more go to:http://www.housingzone.com/professionalremodeler/business-management/lead-paint-crackdown-coming-remodelers






t

 

[Guest]

Gov funds you say? Can you also say LSHR not RRP?