RRP Certification Expiring? Contractor Refresher Guide
RRP certification is tied to a defined training period, so contractors who regularly work in older homes need to keep an eye on the expiration date printed on their course completion certificate. Waiting too long can affect a renovator’s ability to remain current for projects covered by lead-safe renovation requirements. Under EPA’s Renovation, Repair and […]
What Is RRP Certification And Who Needs It In Utah?
Renovation work in an older Utah property can become a lead-safety issue as soon as painted surfaces are sanded, scraped, cut, drilled, demolished, or removed. Contractors, painters, remodelers, maintenance teams, and property managers who work on pre-1978 buildings need to understand the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, commonly called the RRP Rule. The rule is […]
Renovating A Pre-1978 Utah Home? What To Know About Lead
A home built before 1978 can hold decades of character, craftsmanship, and previous updates. It can also contain lead-based paint on walls, trim, doors, windows, railings, cabinets, and other painted components. Renovation work can disturb those surfaces and create dust or debris that needs careful handling. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says its Renovation, Repair […]
Lead-Safe Work Practices For Renovation Dust Control
Renovation dust can travel farther than many people expect. Cutting, sanding, scraping, window replacement, demolition, and other repair work can spread fine particles across floors, tools, clothing, and nearby rooms. In homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, painted surfaces may contain lead, making dust control an important part of project planning. EPA’s Renovation, Repair […]