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Lead Safe Rules Effective April 22, 2010 |
Effective April 22nd, new lead safe rules apply to renovations, repairs and painting, performed for compensation, on residential properties built before 1978 or facilities regularly occupied by children. The new rules require renovation, repair and painting contractors to be certified and to use specific lead safe work practices to minimize the generation of lead paint dust.
The new rules apply when the renovation, repairs and/or painting:
Failure to comply with the new lead safe rules, beginning April 22nd, could result in penalties of up to $37,500 per day per violation. NAR has prepared 4 brief educational videos:
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