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Replacement winders, lead and the EPA
*Got the first bid on replacement windows from a national company for
this 1939 hovel. Included is a "mandatory" per window "Lead Renovation Fee" per "Federal Lead Containment Law". Eh, something just don't seem right... I Google and find: 4. Abatement does not include renovation, remodeling, landscaping or other activities, when such activities are not designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards, but, instead, are designed to repair, restore, or remodel a given structure or dwelling, even though these activities may incidentally result in a reduction or elimination of lead-based paint hazards. http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/traincert.htm EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work practices. Contractors must use lead-safe work practices and follow these three simple procedures: Contain the work area. Minimize dust. Clean up thoroughly. http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm Those don't sound like things I wouldn't expect to be "professional" SOP. Of note: According to the sales manager of a smaller regional company the replacement window market is so strong it was perfectly reasonable for their CSR to decline to bid if my wife wouldn't agree to sit down for a sales presentation. Bidding, he said, would be "a waste of time". *I can install my own windows, but I'm not so inclined, yet. Any similar experiences out there? ----- - gpsman |
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