Greco Remodelers is a Lead-Safe Certified Firm

We are happy to report that Greco Remodelers received our Lead-Safe Certification from the EPA to conduct lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting activities in homes built prior to 1978. This certification, along with our two EPA Certified Renovators on staff, makes Greco Remodelers compliant with the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule that goes into effect on April 22, 2010.

The EPA rule requires contracting firms be certfied in the use of lead-safe work practices to keep occupants of homes built prior to 1978 safe from lead-paint dust hazards. The law applies to contractors, painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians and even residential rental property owners and managers. Any activity that disturbs painted surfaces in a home built before 1978 is subject to the program. This includes remodeling, repairs and maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, painting, carpentry and window replacement.

To comply with the program, Greco Remodelers will provide customers of homes built before 1978 with a pamphlet entitled "Renovate Right" which details the dangers of lead exposure. In addition, one of our EPA Certified Renovators will manage the project and ensure that proper lead safe work practices are used during any disturbance of painted surfaces. These lead safe work practices require that we minimize dust, prepare and clean the work area, and contain lead dust. We will also prepare and keep records documenting the lead safe activities used.

Lead exposure is a health hazard, especially in children under 6 and pregnant women. Because of the seriousness, we have committed to the training and education required to ensure lead-safe work practices are followed when required.

To become a Lead-Safe Certified Firm, we submitted an application to the EPA. In addition, two employees completed an 8 hour training program. We have adjusted our operating procedures to identify homes built before 1978 and to incorporate lead safe work practices into our normal procedures when required.

If you have any questions about the EPA's new Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program or about lead safe work practices, just give us a call. We'll be happy to discuss it with you.