Renovation firms contractors

Contractors who are bidding renovation and remodeling work must be particularly concerned with the risk of lead paint existing in a structnre. Fairly simple tests can be conducted to indentify the presence of lead. This is always a good investment for any contractor before a firm price for a job is committed to. 

The activities evaluated during the survey were selected in consultation with remodeling contractors. NAHB believes that these activities represent the most common jobs performed by renovation and remodeling firms. The renovations were performed by professional renovation and remodeling contractors from each of the communities where the properties were located. All of the workers who participated in this project had previously attended and successfully completed the EPA/HUD curriculum for Lead Safety for Remodeling, Repair, and Painting. ... 

This final rule requires firms that perform renovations, as defined by this rule, to be certified by EPA. EPA is adding a definition of firm to 745.83 to make it clear that this term includes persons in business for themselves (i.e., sole proprietorships), as well as federal, state, tribal, and local governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Firms covered by this final rule include firms that typically perform renovations, such as building contractors or home improvement contractors, as well... 

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