All Forum Posts by: Jake Lisac

@Jake Sablosky

What your contractor is talking about is the EPA RRP requirements. They came into effect 6 or 7 years ago and basically state any contractor that is disturbing any painted surfaces of a home built before 1978 must either prove the paint is lead free (by having the paint tested) or must take preventative measures for mitigating the spread of lead based paint dust. The requirements are a pain in the butt and over the top but that doesn't change the fact that it is required protocol for this house.

The fact that this contractor is aware of the regulations means he's more likely to be legit than your typical guy in a truck handyman