RRP Rule Training - US EPA has delayed enforcement of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule's firm certification requirement until October 1, 2010. This delay was made to accomodate contractors who have not be able to find or take a Certified Training Provider course. EPA will not enforce against individual renovation workers if the person has applied to enroll in, or has enrolled in, by no later than September 30, 2010, an approved Certified Renovator course from an approved training provider. This course must be taken by December 31, 2010. All other provisions of the rule are still enforceable. Approximately 8.4 million renovation, repair and painting projects, large and small, will trigger the EPA Rule's requirements in the first year alone. An estimated 211,000 trade contractors, third-party property managers, residential rental property owners, property leasing agents, and other affected organizations will have to comply with the Rule, including applying to EPA to become "Certified Renovation Firms." Additionally, hundreds of thousands of workers performing these "renovations" will have to be trained and certified as "Renovators" by EPA-accredited trainers. These include: Remodelers. Building maintenance and service personnel. Drywall mechanics. Plumbers. Electricians. HVAC technicians. Window and siding installers. Kitchen and bathroom cabinet specialists. Painters.
With the new Federal deadline for enrollment in a Certified Renovator course by September 30, 2010, regulation, now is the time to take action. Save the Date: MMBA & CLC will be providing training for the Certified Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair & Painting on: August 13, September 14, October 15, November23 and December 15th. The class will take place at Central Lakes College - Brainerd Campus Payment is required at the time of registration. For more information or to register, call 800-933-0346 ext. 8142 or 218-855-8142. Click here for registration form. The EPA fines and penalties for non-compliance are stiff. Take advantage of this opportunity to get yourself and your employees, as well as your contractors' and subcontractors' workers, trained as Certified Renovators. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
Required by Law - And Just Might Save You Life! EFFECTIVE DATES:
* January 1, 2007, all newly constructed dwellings for which
building permits were issued on or after January 1, shall have an
approved CO alarm.
* Effective August 1, 2008, all existing single-family homes shall have
an approved CO alarm.
* Effective August 1, 2009, all other multifamily or apartment-
dwelling units shall have an approved CO alarm. GENERAL LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:
* Within 10 feet of each room lawfully used for sleeping.
* All CO alarms shall be certified by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory to conform to the latest Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
Standards (also known as UL2034 Standards). POWER:
* CO alarms must be either hardwired into the electrical wiring, directly
plugged into an electrical outlet without a switch, or battery powered. Questions? Contact the State Fire Marshal Division at 651-201-7200,
visit our website at www.fire.state.mn.us or e-mail your questions to firecode@state.mn.us. You may also visit the Department of Labor and Industry website at http://www.doli.state.mn.us or call 651-284-5060. _____________________________________________________________ How To Obtain a Contractor's License: There is a great resource on the requirements of licensing and how to get started at http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/052400.pdf. Refer to the Department of Labor and Industry to determine what kind of license you may need, and where to take the course. While the Department of Labor and Industry does not approve of any specific study materials, there are reference books available. The test will cover business aspects of residential construction along with current building codes. The Contractor's Reference Manual and current code books are available from the Builders Association of Minnesota.
For more information on approved Continuing Education courses contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce at
1-800-657-3978 or www.commerce.state.mn.us |
