QUESTION:  How can I keep up to date on the EPA's RRP laws without having to go to their website all the time?

ANSWER:  The EPA  is introducing a new communication tool they are calling, "GovDelivery". This tool will email people who subscribe updates regarding  Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting
(RRP) program. You can subscribe yourself or others by visiting
http://service.govdelivery.com/servi...ode=USAEPA_426.

Question:  With the 2010 Lead Law being in effect as of April  22nd, what do I do if I have doors that I believe were painted with lead based paint?

Answer:  As long as you don't create lead dust, you can replace the door. If this door or other item is difficult to remove, it should be replaced by professionals who will control and contain the lead dust.

You may also spray the surface with a sealant, however painting over lead-based paint with no-lead paint is not necessarily a long term solution. The lead-based paint could loosen at some point from the surface underneath and create lead dust. Also, the new paint may partially mix with the lead-based paint thus releasing lead dust when the new paint begins to deteriorate.

For More Information Click here to visit the Lead Law Topics Page

Question:  How do I test for Lead-based Paint in my apartment?

Answer:  If the apartment building you live in was built from 1960 to 1978, there is a 24% chance it has lead-based paint. If it was built before 1960, the chance it has lead-based paint jumps dramatically. You or your contractor may use an EPA approved lead-test kit. Your second option is to hire a certified inspector or risk assessor.  They will tell you the areas where your home contains lead-based paint.

Remember that you should test your apartment after any work was done, to make sure all the lead dust was removed.  Contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD for further information.

For More Information visit the Lead Law Topics Page

Question:  Would it be alright if I were to Do-It-Myself and remove the lead-based paint in my home?

Answer:  From what we understand, the Consumer Product Safety Commission does not endorse homeowners removing lead-based paint. They believe there is no completely safe method for "do-it-yourself" removal of lead-based paint. Whether the homeowner uses scrapers, sandpaper, torches, heat guns or chemicals- they can produce lead fumes/dust. When these particles become airborne, it can be inhaled. Additionally you have to consider that these particles can settle on tables, walls and floors and potentially be ingested by children from hand-to-mouth contact. Consumers themselves may not know whether their paint contains lead-based paint.

Please call the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-5323

For More Information visit the Lead Law Topics Page