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Right to Renovate Law (by Barbara [CT]) May 17, 2010 4:14 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Steve [MA]) May 17, 2010 4:23 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) May 17, 2010 5:16 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by andy [VT]) May 17, 2010 5:19 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) May 17, 2010 5:22 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) May 17, 2010 5:33 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Steve [MA]) May 17, 2010 5:55 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) May 17, 2010 6:04 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Steve [MA]) May 17, 2010 6:14 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barbara [CT]) May 17, 2010 6:17 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barbara [CT]) May 17, 2010 6:30 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Bob [TN]) May 17, 2010 8:28 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Josh [CA]) May 17, 2010 11:59 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by RR [WA]) May 18, 2010 12:19 AM

Right to Renovate Law (by Josh [CA]) May 18, 2010 12:32 AM

Right to Renovate Law (by Katherine [TX]) May 19, 2010 8:56 PM

Right to Renovate Law (by Barbara [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 4:14 PM
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State Specific Question About: CONNECTICUT (CT)

The new LEAD AND Right to Renovate law says the booklet has to be given and a certified lead person has to be associated with the job if "...more than 20 sq feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects or window replacement or demolition in housing IS TO BE DONE...I own a two family house with tenants in both apartments. " My question is the interpretation of the 20 sq feet. Is this for just painted exterior surfaces or 20 sq ft of demolition and window replacement. I have 3 small porch roofs that have to be replaced, each less than the 20 sq ft. I was going to replace them one at a time to get around the 20 sq feet. But now I'm wondering if with ANY demolition you have to follow the new law. Please advise and thanks. --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 4:23 PM
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Any work to a window requires full RRP compliance.

Unless the roof is painted or you are disturbing more than 20 SF of painted wood next to the roof you should be fine.

Any work done within a 30 day period is considered 1 job. --72.85.xxx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 5:16 PM
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Steve...I'm not sure that is true...I just read that you can do minor repairs and maintenance but any renovation will require RRP...I was wondering where you got your info from? OBviously I would rather go by what you say...but would like some documentation on it....feeling stuck. Barb --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by andy [VT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 5:19 PM
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Steve is right. Go to epa dot com they have a frequently asked question section. --75.194.xxx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 5:22 PM
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I just read (put out by the us Gov "Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate....and it said "Note: (under small maintenance and repair) minor repair and maintenace activities does not include window replacement and projects involving demolition/ prohibited practices...."

this means any demolition --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 5:22 PM
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this means any demolition --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 5:33 PM
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If you are replacing the wood under the shingles isn't that considered demolition? --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 5:55 PM
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Unless the wood has been painted it should not be a problem. Last winter when I took the RRP course I specifically asked about roofing. According to my instructor about the only time a roof job would be a problem is if any side wall covering or trim needed to be removed during the course of roofing. He also mentioned that if any of the sheathing (like some porch ceilings or rake overhangs) was exposed and had been painted it would need to be either tested for lead or handled as though lead were present.

The following is a list of components which are covered under the RRP regs. Roofing is not listed.

Lead-Paint components that are covered in the rule include:

Interior Components

Ceilings Radiators and other heating units Built in cabinets

Crown molding Shelves Columns

Walls Shelf supports Beams & Balustredes

Chair rails Stair treads Bathroom vanities

Door Stair risers Counter tops

Door trim Stair stringers newel posts Air-conditioners

Floors Railing caps Fireplaces

Windows & trim including

- Sashes

- Window heads

- Jambs

- Sills or stools

- Troughs

Exterior Components

Painted roofing Corner boards Handrails

Chimneys Bulkheads Stair risers and treads

Flashing Doors and door trim Stair stringers

Gutters Fences Columns

Downspouts Floors Balustrades

Ceilings Joists Windowsills or stools and troughs

Soffits Lattice work Casings

Fascias Railings and railing caps Sashes and wells

Raked boards Siding Air conditioners

--72.85.xxx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barb [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 6:04 PM
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Very informative Steve...thank you....the wood under the roof is not painted, but there may be a piece of 1 1/2 " to 2" molding that has to be replaced that is painted...certainly not 20 sq ft...so can this by pass having to be tested? --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 6:14 PM
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IMO as long as you are replacing less than 20SF of painted trim you should be fine. FYI the regs say 20 SF per side. --72.85.xxx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barbara [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 6:17 PM
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I'm indebted to you....thank you thank you...it is informed people like yourself willing to share that makes me love this site...thanks again...Barbara --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Barbara [CT]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 6:30 PM
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Just one small question...do you still have to give them the booklet right to renovate?

Before this law came into effect, I thought you had to give the tenants the Right to Renovate book if you were doing any kind of work on the property...need clarification on this please. Barb --69.37.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Bob [TN]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 8:28 PM
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Does replacement of aluminum windows installed against paneling inside and brick outside and no painting has ever been done have around the windows require RRP compliance? --98.65.xxx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Josh [CA]) Posted on: May 17, 2010 11:59 PM
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ALL window replacement no matter if the window has no painted surfaces or painted surfaces must be handled as if it was coated with lead paint. This window rule is the same in all States that I have seen. --71.9.xx.xx

Right to Renovate Law (by RR [WA]) Posted on: May 18, 2010 12:19 AM
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so will disagree, but here's my read after taking the class - windows are never exempt under the square foot rules - but they are exempt if you do a lead test kit on the window and it shows no lead. The lead test kit is an easy answer to many of these questions...

--98.247.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by RR [WA]) Posted on: May 18, 2010 12:19 AM
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"so will disagree"->"some will disagree" --98.247.xx.xxx

Right to Renovate Law (by Josh [CA]) Posted on: May 18, 2010 12:32 AM
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RR is talking about the swab test kits that are legal to use in WA and other states.

However we in CA cannot use them. We can only use the Gun test as valid proof of no lead.

I have used the swab test to let me know what I am dealing with. --71.9.xx.xx

Right to Renovate Law (by Katherine [TX]) Posted on: May 19, 2010 8:56 PM
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OK, so basically any work whatsoever on any window at a non owner occ. unit falls under the new rules? I obviously need to take the class and get certified. I have got to reglaze windows on my building this summer.

So a simple repaint/glazing job requires full compliance?

That is my impression. --69.148.xx.xx

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