Wisconsin's
Lead-Safe Renovation Rule
Wisconsin's
Lead-Safe Renovation Rule is now
in effect.
Emergency rules amending DHS 163, Wis. Admin. Code to regulate renovation,
repair and painting activities that may disturb lead-based paint became
effective on October 19, 2009. These emergency rules incorporate provisions consistent with the
U.S. EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (see
below). Under these rules, lead-safe renovator certification and
company certification will be required beginning April 22, 2010. A
public hearing for the creation of the permanent rule was held in
Madison on November 18, 2009.
PowerPoint
Overview of the Rule
Informational
sessions on the Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule for contractors,
trades, painters, rental property owners and the general public were
held throughout the state in January, February and March. To
view the PowerPoint slide presentation from these sessions, click
here.
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Lead-Safe Renovation Rule Guidance Documents
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Lead-safe renovator training is now available. Go to the List
of Accredited Training Providers page to check for training
opportunities.
Definition of Lead-Based Paint
The threshold at which paint is defined as lead-based is lower in
Wisconsin than that established by EPA. Wisconsin defines
lead-based paint as 0.7 mg/cm2 lead in dried film of
paint or 0.06% lead by weight (600 ppm). EPA defines
lead-based paint as 1.0 mg/cm2 lead or 0.5% lead by
weight (5,000 ppm). DHS will recognize paint test kits that
detect lead to Wisconsin Standards.
Test Kits Recognized by Wisconsin
There currently are no Wisconsin-recognized test kits available.
When any test kits are developed that obtain this approval, they
will be posted here.
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The Renovate
Right toolkit contains sample press releases, talking points, ideas
for outreach and more to provide education in your community on Wisconsin
NEW Lead-Safe Renovation Rule. |
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