Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Beginning April 22, 2010, federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb more than six square feet of paint
What Is the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program(RRP) The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program is a federal regulatory program affecting contractors, property managers, and others who disturb painted surfaces. It applies to residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. It includes pre-renovation education
NO.37 PRESERVATION BRIEFS Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing by Sharon C. Park, FAIA, and Douglas C. Hicks The premise of this Preservation Brief is that historic housing can be made lead-safe for children without removing significant decorative features and finishes, or architectural trim work that may contribute to the building’s historic