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New EPA Rule: All Contractors Lead-Safe Certified
Beginning April 22, 2010, the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is requiring that all contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead‐based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. To read more
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For a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the new rule, click
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for more resources on
lead safe renovation practices.
For information on
Cuyahoga County's Lead Programs.
EPA: New rules abating lead paint dangers start Thursday
CLEVELAND -- New Environmental Protection Agency rules to reduce the dangers of lead poisoning from paint dust start Thursday.