As the federally-mandated date for Lead Paint Renovator certification training approaches, the Builders Association of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Truckee Meadows Community College, has helped to certify dozens of remodelers, painters, HVAC subcontractors, window installers and others who may fall under the purview of the EPA regulation

The certification is required of anyone working on pre-1978 houses where children may be present, and requires pre-construction notifications, testing, and mitigation procedures to prevent lead paint poisoning.
   The regulation, which went into effect on April 22, 2010, applies nationwide.  BANN’s latest certification class included owners and employees from a number of member and non-member companies, including Community Services Agency, Dennis L. Schlumpf & Associates, Performance Painting, Accurate Painting and RPM Electric.  For more information on the Lead Based Paint Certified Renovator Training or for a schedule of upcoming certification classes, contact Teri Scharosch at BANN at 775-329-4611 or visit www.thebuilders.com.