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Updated almost 14 years ago on . Most recent reply
EPA makes it illegal to be a handyman - Seriously
I'm surprised I haven't seen this posted yet. I just came across this last night.
In April it will be illegal to work on your own house. Anyone doing work on properties built before 1978 have to now be a certified renovator and trained to do the work if you disturb more than 6 sq/ft inside or 20 sq/ft outside or any windows. It applies to you and all handymen that you hire. After you take the mandatory class it takes 60 days to complete the certification process, so you need to get this done now. The fine for not complying is $32,000!
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
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Crap and trade