Back on January 8th, I was surprised to get a phone call from Cullman City Licensing. I can see who is calling, and remember wondering – what did I forget to sign the form or the check? Nope, they were requesting a copy of my General Liability Policy. Did I miss something in the directions? […]
50 days & counting: Why OSHA is irrelevant to the RRP regulation
It is truly amazing how much bad information is put out on the internet every day. We have testing companies promoting their products, which a CLR cannot use. We have Lead Inspectors trying to sell their services as a way of getting around the RRP by saying – well only this component has lead so […]
55 days & counting: OSHA & the RRP – Who’s affected, the requirements & the costs (part 2)
For anyone that has attended the EPA’s Lead RRP training knows, there is more to worry about then just what the EPA requires. As we discussed and showed in a prior article, OSHA has its own regulations that in some cases contradict what the EPA requires. One of the biggest issues is that if any […]
March – Early Spring Maintenance Checklist
March and the start of spring, is a great time, as it seems to bring out a new life in everything. The trees start to bloom, the animals that were hibernating are coming back out after their long winter naps, and for many individuals (especially up north) they can finally escape their houses without looking […]
58 days & counting: One organization says enough and my thoughts about it
Well it appears that I am not the only one questioning the EPA’s hurried rollout, and one organization is actually pushing a letter writing campaign. While I personally disagree with a few items in the letter, it is actually nice to see that some of the current issues are at least trying to be addressed […]
60 days & counting: OSHA and the EPA’s Renovation, Repairs and Painting Regulation
For anyone that has attended the EPA’s Lead RRP training knows, there is more to worry about then just what the EPA requires. As I have listed in previous articles, numerous federal agencies have their own regulations that we must know about – the CDC, CSPC, EPA, HUD, and OSHA. The CDC & CSPC regulations […]
Air Sealing: Materials & Methods for sealing common leaks (Part 2)
In our prior articles on Air Sealing, we covered how to find the leaks inside your house, along with what tools and basic materials required to air seal your house. In this second part of this article, we will be dealing with tips & tricks on how to seal up the air leaks inside your […]
Air Sealing: Materials & Methods for sealing common leaks (Part 1)
In our prior article on Air Sealing, we covered the benefits, the concerns, and how to find the leaks inside your house. In this first part of this article, we will mainly be dealing with the tools, materials and methods required to air seal your house. In the second part of this article, we will […]
65 days to go – Alabama Remodeling Contractors get the shaft
You know it really is a beautiful day outside and all I have to do today is a final polishing on two articles that I want to get posted on the HRC. The kids are back in school today, the wife’s out and my next project does not start for a few days – nothing […]
67 days and counting… an open letter
I am sure you have heard this popular legal mantra, that “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Really, so what might happen if a regulatory agency does not inform the public that such a regulation exists? Well, according to one agency’s own internal documents; “If the regulation is not accompanied by education efforts and […]
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