US EPA Certifies Bayview Construction to Conduct Lead-Based Paint Renovation

Stuart, Florida based Bayview Construction Corporation has received certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to conduct lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities.

Lead-based paint for residential use was banned in 1978; however, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission almost 38 million U.S. homes still contain some lead-based paint. To reduce public exposure to lead hazards, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began requiring training and certification to ensure the proficiency of contractors who offer and perform lead-based paint activities.

Bayview Construction's certification applies specifically to Section 402 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which applies to paid contractors working in pre-1978 housing, child care facilities and schools with lead-based paint. Contractors include home improvement contractors, maintenance workers in multi-family housing, painters and other specialty trades. The covered facilities include residential, public or commercial buildings where children under age six are present on a regular basis as well as all rental housing.

"Renovation activities on older structures disturbs lead-based paint and creates lead hazards," said Bayview Construction president Ken Ringe. "This certification reflects we know the proper techniques to mitigate hazards and that our staff has been trained."

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