The older the home the more likely it is to contain lead based paint.
Where to dispose of siding with lead paint.
For general information on lead based paint and lead based paint hazards call the national lead information center at 1 800 424 lead 5323.
You can be exposed to lead any time you breathe lead dust fumes or swallow anything that contains lead.
If you re still unsure brush some of the paint onto a piece of newspaper.
You may also obtain information by calling the rcra hotline.
Vinyl siding is only one of the re siding options.
The environmental protection agency s renovation repair and painting rule rrp requires that firms completing renovation repair and painting projects that disturb lead based paint in schools childcare facilities and homes built before 1978 use certified renovators who are trained to follow lead safe practices.
The oregon health authority s lead based paint program regulates the activities of businesses agencies and or individuals who work with lead based paint.
Various wood siding products hardi plank and aluminum are some of the other options.
Lead based paint waste disposal there are two recommended options for disposing of lead based paint waste.
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The requirements for disposal of debris containing lead based paint vary depending on the concentration of lead in the debris and the building s use.
You should assume that any home built before 1978 contains some lead.
The lead paint can be covered up in a safe and legal manner you should contact your local agency that deals with these issues.
Lead based paint waste such as chips dust caustic paste waste peel away and any other solvent sludges should be collected in secure containers like empty paint cans or heavy plastic bags as appropriate.
Lead poisoning is a serious health problem especially for kids age 6 and younger and the primary source of that lead is dust from deteriorating lead paint.
But if you live in a house with lead paint the problem doesn t have to paralyze your remodeling plans or make you wish you lived somewhere else.
Check to make sure that the paint isn t hard on the bottom or the sides.
If the paint comes out rough and lumpy you need to dispose of it.
All certification and regulatory requirements are developed from current laws.
Oregon revised statutes ors define the laws governing the activities and scope of the lead based paint program.
About 75 of homes built before 1978 contain some lead based paint.
