renosteinke
Senior Member
- Location
- NE Arkansas
Just to re-open / remind folks of this important topic ...
(And I'll just report - you decide
)
By now we're all supposed to be EPA certified as to lead-safe rennovation (working in pre-1978 homes) or abatement.
The EPA issues the certifications. Certificate fees are generally either $300 or $550. The certification is good for five years.
In addition to the certification fees, you need to spend a day in class- a class given by a private entity. Add their fee to the cost of certification.
There's a specific form your customers must sign. There's a specific pamphlet you must furnish your customers.
Editorial comment: You can download these documents and print them yourself. There's an irony in printing them with lead-containing inks. Also please note that unlicensed, illegal contractors and 'side'-working employees need not worry about these costs. End of comment.
OK, gents: Let's see your cards!
(And I'll just report - you decide
)By now we're all supposed to be EPA certified as to lead-safe rennovation (working in pre-1978 homes) or abatement.
The EPA issues the certifications. Certificate fees are generally either $300 or $550. The certification is good for five years.
In addition to the certification fees, you need to spend a day in class- a class given by a private entity. Add their fee to the cost of certification.
There's a specific form your customers must sign. There's a specific pamphlet you must furnish your customers.
Editorial comment: You can download these documents and print them yourself. There's an irony in printing them with lead-containing inks. Also please note that unlicensed, illegal contractors and 'side'-working employees need not worry about these costs. End of comment.
OK, gents: Let's see your cards!
