RRP Certified Renovator
As an EPA Certified RRP Renovator,
I am obligated to inform you of the risks associated with disturbing lead paint in homes built before 1978.
I follow EPA-approved testing procedures to detect the presence of lead paint, and the results are available immediately.
RRP stands for Renovate, Repair, and Paint and the ruling was established April 22, 2008.
The EPA established the ruling requiring the use of lead-safe work practices during activities that would disturb lead based paint. The goal is prevention of lead poisoning from hazardous lead dust and chips created by renovation activities. These requirements became fully effective April 22, 2010.
RRP/Lead Paint Resources
EPA RRP Certification #R-I-99273-20-02281
If your project involves disturbing lead paint, there’s no need to worry. I am trained in lead-safe work practices and have completed hundreds of door replacements involving lead paint safely.
I prioritize your family’s safety and treat your home with the utmost care, ensuring meticulous attention from containment through to final cleaning and inspection.
To learn more about how lead-contaminated materials are safely handled and removed, please continue reading. I’ve provided a comprehensive guide detailing the procedure.
This is a standard site containment. It starts with taping off the interior with plastic to completely seperate the work area from the rest of the house. The plastic will be sealed to walls, floor, and ceiling around all edges so no dust can get through.
Following the interior containment, heavy plastic is laid out. It will cover 10 feet past each side of contaminated materials. The plastic is weighted down and sealed to the building.
Once the containment is complete, I will post caution tape, warning signs, and RRP Certification.
At this point, its finally safe to don the proper protective gear and get to work. Once the old materials have been removed, the area is cleaned with a HEPA filter equipped vacuum. This is followed by being cleaned with wet wipes to pick up all remaining traces of dust and debris.
After the area is clean and the wipes are clean after use, the floor is wiped with a dry towel. The final check is to verify by hand that dust has been cleaned from the entire area.
All the lead painted waste is bundled up and taped thoroughly so it remains contained. Its then disposed of according to EPA guidelines.
