Author(s)

Alesia Ferguson, Thomas Rimmer

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Fay Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.

Children and adults are often exposed to lead in homes as a result of deteriorating lead-based paint surfaces and any disturbance to those surfaces. There are a number of laws, regulations, standards and guidance documents in place aimed at minimization of lead dust contamination following renovation and repair activities. These laws and regulations are oftentimes confusing and conflicting for the maintenance contractor who has limited time and resources for researching the right and appropriate course of action. This paper provides a comprehensive review and discussion of the lead laws, regulations, standards and guidelines for contractors.

Lead-Safe Work Practices; Renovation Work; Lead Exposure; Construction Standards; EPA Renovation; Repair and Painting Rule; Weatherization

A. Ferguson and T. Rimmer, "Navigating the Lead Laws/Rules/Standards for Renovation and Repair Activities: A Guide for Contractors and Laborers," Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3 No. 10, 2012, pp. 1318-1329. doi: 10.4236/jep.2012.310150.