New federal lead paint removal regulations have now gone into effect.

The Environmental Protection Agency's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule went live April 22.

Contractors who work on homes, schools, and day-care centers built before 1978 and who perform work that disturbs painted surfaces will need to get EPA certified for lead paint removal by that date or face fines.

Unique Builders of Oneonta is EPA certified for lead paint removal and we have taken the mandated 8-hour training session.

For more information on this new law, go to the EPA website:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm