New EPA regulation will affect anyone who is considering renovating a house or child care facility more than 2 square feet of interior painted surface built prior to 1978. This new requirement will affect,residential contractors, homeowners, property investors,maintenance personnel and all special trade contractors.
Contractors who perform renovation repairs, and painting on any residential building or commercial child care facility which disturbs more than 2 square feet of interior painted surface and 20 square feet of exterior painted surface are required to leave a copy of EPA "Renovate Right" with homeowner and obtain a receipt which has to be retained for 3 years in addition the contractor has to be a HUD approved "certified renovator".
Abatement services can only be provided by certified contractor firms with certified contractors.If a contractor offers renovation or remodelling services it is imperative that he/she takes immediate steps to be certified.
For more info visit www.epa.gov/lead
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Maxine
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
5 reasons to hire a General Contractor
If you are rehabbing or renovating your home or building and are thinking of hiring a handyman, think again.
- A general contractor will be able to hire all the pros, the plumber , the electrician needed to complete the project thus saving you time and money .
- The general contractor will be able to schedule and coordinate the other contractors so they are not in each others way and the project can run smoothly.
- While working on the project if there are any structural changes that needs to be done a general contractor will be able to do it.
- Most renovation jobs in Florida require a permit , please check with your city's building department.
- A general contractor is licensed and insured (Pls check) thus taking the liability from your shoulder and give you peace of mind.
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