[MassHistPres] Lead abatement requirements

[jade at heartwoodrestoration.com]

www.epa.gov/lead

it does take extra time, effort, paperwork and materials to comply but  
it can be done...many painters are steering clear of old houses...when  
a potential client contacts me about window restoration in their home,  
especially where children are present, i encourage them to remove and  
reinstall the sash themselves while we undertake the restoration...the  
regulations do not apply to homeowners doing the work themselves or  
getting unpaid help...it's not that we have lost confidence in  
removing sash in a safe manner, it is the threat of a $37,500 fine or  
future lawsuit--we must maintain files on our work for up to 7  
years...if little jack or jill have lead issues in the future, guess  
who will be contacted by the law...

hope that helps......
...jade

jade l. mortimer
heartwood window restoration

Quoting Mackenzie Greer <mgreer at berkshireplanning.org>:

> At a recent gathering about historic preservation in Berkshire   
> County, lead abatement requirements were brought up as a barrier to   
> renovating historic windows, and older homes in general. I know this  
>  topic has been discussed previously in this listserve, but I hope  
> to  find some broad guidance about the subject.
>
> Does anyone know of existing guidance documents (outlining the   
> issues, requirements and alternatives) I can consult?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mackenzie Greer
>
>
> Mackenzie M. Greer
> Community Planner
> Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
> 1 Fenn Street, Suite 201
> Pittsfield,  MA  01201
> Phone:  413-442-1521  Ext. 32
> Fax:      413-442-1523
>



Jade L. Mortimer
Heartwood Window Restoration
26 Forget Road
Hawley, MA  01339
413-339-4298 P/F