According to the EPA, all companies and persons who work in any form of renovation are required to be certified in lead safety. This would include plumbers, painters, electricians , HVAC, roofers, maintenance individuals, property managed, realtors, and anyone else who works or in a pre-1978 home, school or daycare. The EPA RRP (Renovation Repair [...]
Lead paint has proved devastating for several generations of Americans. Unfortunately, given the large volume of existing construction that still has lead-based paint, it continues to be a major hazard throughout the Nation. If you’re looking for a way to expand the service offerings of your business, want to start your own company, or simply [...]
The dangers of lead paint are well-known. Unfortunately, this wasn’t always the case. For many years, lead-based paints were regularly used throughout residential and commercial structures. Worse still, these products are often covered with new paint once their toxic nature was understood. As layers of new paint gradually chip and flake away, building residents can [...]
The dangers of having lead in residential and commercial buildings have long been known. As such, companies and consumers want to hire professionals who can help them avoid the associated risks. One of the best ways to improve your marketability as a professional or as a multi-employee business is by investing in lead safe certification [...]
Lead poisoning occurs when there is a harmful accumulation of lead, (which is a heavy metal) found in the body. This particular metal is incredibly disruptive to the cognitive development of children causing problems in language and learning processes. In the following guide, we look at how to protect your family from lead poisoning and [...]
Property managers and homeowners strive to renovate apartments that will enhance comfort and always safeguard human health. They invest heavily to set up safety measures and adhere to health regulations set by the relevant state agencies. Unfortunately, lead issues are a common phenomenon in building constructed before 1978. The EPA banned lead in residential paints [...]
Whether you’ve recently purchased an older property to remodel then flip, or you’ve bought existing construction to move your family in, there are several potential hazards that you should be aware of. This is certainly the case when it comes to lead based paint. With top-rated lead inspections from GCE Services you can keep everyone [...]
Realestate agents or Flippers are you using contractors to spruce up your pre-1978 home or apartment before you put it on the market? Have the contractors you hire attended the EPA or Kansas Certified 5 year Lead Safe Certification training course? Or have you recently purchased a pre-1978 home or already own one and you [...]
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