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Changes to Vermont's Lead Paint Law and EMPs The Vermont Legislature amended Title 18 as of July 1, 2008. The major changes are described in this document. Here are referenced documents Lead Hazards in Housing and Real Estate Transactions and the VT Lead Law.

HEPA Vacuum Fact Sheet - Informational sheet on HEPA vacuums.
"Get the Lead Out of Vermont" Report Attorney General William Sorrell and Acting Commissioner of Health Sharon Moffatt, RN, MSN, released the results of a year-long study of lead poisoning in Vermont.

"Don't Spread Lead Video - Part I
"Don't Spread Lead Video - Part II A video on lead-safe work practices for do-it-yourselfers, entitled "Don't Spread Lead: A Do-It-Yourselfer's Guide to Preventing Lead Poisoning by Working Lead-Safe," is now available on YouTube. This video shows do-it-yourselfers how to safely handle small repairs or renovations in homes that contain lead paint.



Protect Your Family from Lead Pamphlet



Renovate Right - The renovator notification pamphlet.

Free Lead Safety Field Guide Lead Paint & Vermont‘s Essential Maintenance Practices—Course Manual -Reviewing this manual does not substitute for class attendance. To be EMP certified you must attend an approved EMP training class.
EMP Poster EMP Compliance Statement - Rental Childcare- Vermont's EMP law requires that owners of rental property and child care facilities sign a compliance form stating that EMPS have been completed and file a copy annually with your insurance carrier and the VT Department of Health. Click here for new regulations on real estate transactions. Window Well Insert Demonstration What exactly is a window well insert and what are appropriate materials to use? A piece of thin sheet metal (usually aluminum coil stock) cut to fit the shape of a window well that is installed in the window well with caulking and aluminum nails for the purpose of making it smooth and cleanable. Smooth vinyl flashing without an embossed or stamped texture or pattern, or other types of sheet metal may be used such as aluminum flashing or sheet copper. Any vinyl flashing used for window well inserts must be suitable for exterior use and be resistant to degradation from exposure to ultraviolet light or made from “UV stabilized” vinyl. Steel or other ferrous or galvanized sheet metals are not suitable for window well inserts. No this doesn’t include vinyl siding, aluminum foil, or plastic sheeting. Lead Links— A comprehensive listing of lead-related information on the web. Burlington Lead Program— The City of Burlington manages a HUD grant to help property owners control lead paint hazards.



LeadSafeVermont.org is part of a comprehensive lead awareness program administered by the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board. The Vermont Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program assists landlords and homeowners in reducing the dangers of lead poisoning caused by lead-based paint. In addition to lead awareness information, we provide comprehensive technical and financial assistance to make eligible Vermont properties lead-safe. Click here for an informational sheet on this program.

New EPA Renovator Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new lead paint regulation that takes effect April 22, 2010. This regulation is called the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule and it applies to contractors, property owners and others who disturb or repair paint in pre-1978 housing, child care facilities, and even schools.

While similar to Vermont’s EMP law, the RRP rule has a few important differences. It requires completion of an 8-hour training course, pre- and post-work notices to owners and residents, and a cleaning verification procedure. You can learn more about the RRP rule here.

Click here for a list of Certified Renovation Firms.

If you own, rent or work in a building built before 1978, chances are you're being exposed to lead.

How to reduce and eliminate the lead risk in your home.

What you need to know to protect yourself from lead.

How to work safely on older homes.

Where there's lead, there's liability. Here's what you can do to protect yourself and your tenants.

Here's what you can do to protect your daycare.

simple steps anytime you're working on a building that may contain lead.

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