WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A shortage of EPA-accredited trainers means that home owners planning a remodeling project this spring may not be able to find a qualified remodeler if a new regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) goes into effect as scheduled, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The regulation aims to reduce exposure to lead paint that may occur when a home built before 1978 is remodeled. As of April 22, EPA will require all contractors working in homes built before lead paint was banned in 1978 to be trained and certified under the Lead Paint: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (LRRP). Contractors subject to the rule include remodelers, carpenters, plumbers, heating and air conditioning workers, window installers and others. For tips on planning a home remodel or hiring a professional remodeler, visit www.nahb.org/remodel.
