The EPA is heating up the already existing lead paint warning regulation with a containment rule, with a deadline for contractors, remodelers, painters, etc. to be certified to test for lead paint in any homes they renovate built prior to 1979. All lead paint manufactured was outlawed and banned, deadline 1978. There have been MANY studies done on the dangers of lead ingested by people, especially infant and young children, and effects to the unborn child. The EPA is giving this new rule teeth, with fines imposed of up to $37,500 per offense, and there will be policing of this starting in April .
Windows installed in these older homes are particularly on the hotseat to contain the lead dust potentially created by the removal of the old wood and steel windows that have lead paint on them.
I will be blogging more information as this process and the many instructions required to contain and remove the lead dust from the home and occupants. The large concern is for the cost in time, materials, and education to the homeowner of pre -1979 homes. It is sure to cost more for the same windows and doors from any installers, even Dan the Window Man