We just finalized two new training dates for the EPA Renovate, Repair and Painting Certified Renovator Program. Our training on 1/13/2010 in West Boylston, Mass is sold out.
The trades that have to comply; remodelers, general contractors, painters, roofers, siding, window and gutter contractors, hardwood floor, tile and carpet companies, alarm companies, cable and IT technicians, plumbers, electricians, insulation contractors, plasterers, hvac, interior designers who do painting and wall finishes, property managers, and anyone who owns pre-1978 rental properties.
On 2/8/2010 we will be hosting Kachina Contractor Solutions for a one day training at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough, Mass.
On 2/12/2010 National Lumber is hosting the one day training at the Holiday Inn in Taunton. The trainer will also be Kachina Contractor Solutions.
The demand for these courses is heating up as we approach the EPA deadline on 4/22/2010. All contractors who want to work on pre-1978 homes for compensation must fill out an application to be a Certified Firm and must use Certified Renovators trained by an EPA approved trainer.
Last week Shawn McCadden, Greg Antonoili and myself met with the EPA in Boston. (I will write a post about this meeting shortly) They assured us that this law will be enforced and contractors and property owners are required to comply. The fines for non-compliance can be well in excess of $30,000.00.
We recommend that you apply as soon as possible since the EPA turn around on firm applications is 90 days. That's only 3 and 1/2 months from now! You do not have to be a certified renovator in order to apply. In October of 2009 the EPA started accepting applications from firms.
If you have any questions about this important regulations check out our website for valuable links and free downloads about the rule.
