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July 23, 2020 by FCI Admin

What is Massachusetts’ Lead Law?

Massachusetts' flag painted on wooden planks to signify Massachusetts' lead lawLead paint is a hazardous material that is toxic at any dose. That’s why if found on your property, it’s crucial you have it removed by a professional. To this day, homes and businesses throughout the United States are still contaminated with the substance, despite its use being banned in 1978. In order to curb exposure to lead, the Commonwealth enacted one of the country’s first lead poisoning prevention laws – commonly known as Massachusetts’ Lead Law. [Read more…] about What is Massachusetts’ Lead Law?

Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: compliance, harmful effects, interim control, lead inspection, lead law, Lead Paint, Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, Lead Remediation, Lead RRP, Massachusetts

March 19, 2020 by FCI Admin

Lead Paint Removal: Is Sandblasting or Pressure Washing More Effective?

Picture of man sandblasting emphasizing the effects of removing lead paint with by sandblasting over pressure washingA lot of houses and commercial spaces still have lead-painted surfaces, seeing as the hazardous material hadn’t been outlawed until 1978. If found, the removal of lead-based paint is one method to ensure the safety of your building’s occupants. However, when considering abatement, it’s important to understand the approaches to lead paint removal and whether sandblasting or pressure washing is a more effective technique. [Read more…] about Lead Paint Removal: Is Sandblasting or Pressure Washing More Effective?

Filed Under: Blog, Lead, Sandblasting Tagged With: hazardous waste, Lead Abatement, Lead Paint Removal, Lead RRP, pressure washing, RRP licensing, Sandblasting, waterblasting

March 12, 2020 by FCI Admin

The Link Between Asbestos Abatement and Lead RRP

Green and white paint peeling off old wall and could be used to illustrate lead problems with homes and buildings

When you hire an asbestos abatement team, you’re asking them to remove or encapsulate your property’s asbestos. But what happens when they discover another hazardous material such as lead in the process? One must recognize that where there is asbestos, there is likely lead, which is why it’s important that the abatement company understands the link between asbestos and lead RRP. [Read more…] about The Link Between Asbestos Abatement and Lead RRP

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog, Lead Tagged With: airborne asbestos, airborne lead, Asbestos Abatement, Environmental Protective Agency, EPA regulations, Hazardous Materials, Lead Abatement, Lead RRP, RRP licensing, RRP Rule

January 29, 2020 by FCI Admin

What’s Involved in a Lead Paint Inspection?

Black magnifying glass enlarges the blue wall with cracked paint.A legacy of old homes, businesses, and institutions, lead paint poses a health risk in deteriorating buildings, during renovations and demolitions, and with children present. If you find yourself in any of these situations, before any work for renovation – especially repainting interiors – you should (and may be required to) inspect and test for lead paint. Learn what a lead paint inspection entails and why it goes hand-in-hand with the Lead RRP process.

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Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: Lead Health Issues, Lead Paint, Lead Paint Inspection, Lead RRP, Risk Assessment

April 28, 2019 by FCI Admin

Worried About Lead Paint? Steps to Take Before Renovation

Set of tools for painting.Ready to paint your home, but worried about the presence of lead paint in your house? It’s an understandable concern in older homes, especially those before 1978 when lead paint was banned from use in building paint. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or looking to get assistance from a contractor, it’s essential to understand the risks and safety measures needed to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from lead paint. [Read more…] about Worried About Lead Paint? Steps to Take Before Renovation

Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: Contractors, Lead Abatement, Lead Paint, Lead RRP, Lead RRP Rule

November 7, 2018 by FCI Admin

What is the Lead RRP Rule and Why Is It Important?

Lead paint removal on an old church sidingWe’ve talked in the last about lead paint – why it’s such a hazard in the home for children, dangerous during renovations, and why we’re Lead RRP licensed here at Fiber Control. But what is Lead RRP and why is the rule – the Leader RRP rule – so important for any home or business contractors, not just hazardous material remediation like ourselves? Let’s take a look at the EPA rule, why it was created in only the last 10 years, what you need to know about it when working on your home or commercial building. [Read more…] about What is the Lead RRP Rule and Why Is It Important?

Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: EPA, Lead, Lead Remediation, Lead Renovation, Lead RRP, Lead RRP Rule, Repair and Painting Rule

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