UltraSteam passes stringent new EPA Lead Certification

12. April 2010 by Dean of Clean.

Ultrasteam Restoration team members Mark Helmich and Jim Winzer recently completed their Renovation and Repair Certification course to comply with the EPA’s new lead paint rules concerning water damage and other types of restoration. You can read more at this link:  Durango Flood Professionals receive EPA Lead Certification

This makes UltraSteam the first and currently only restoration firm in Durango to be certified under this new EPA rule. Other companies have until April 22nd to get in compliance or face fines of up to $32,500 per offense.

The Renovation & Repair course taught us how to identify lead paint in older houses, and how to properly deal with it to avoid causing any harm to occupants and workers on flood restoration projects and water damage in residential or commercial situations. Most lead pain is found in houses built prior to 1965, but some houses built as late as 1978 can have lead content in the original paint. It’s important that your restoration company know how to avoid dispersing that into your indoor environment as they clean up water damage or flooded carpet in your home.

For more information about disaster restoration click here: Flood and Water Damage Cleanup, Drying & Restoration or call us at 385-8444 for prompt, courteous service from our IICRC Certified Water Damage Experts!

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