EPA Fines Contractor for Failing to Comply with RRP Rule While Performing Renovation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency charged G.D. Friend Inc. $28,564 for failing to meet the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule while carrying out renovation work at a couple of residential properties in Southern California. The firm set up power efficient home improvement items, like windows and siding under the operation Everlast Home Energy Solutions.

An EPA assessment discovered that, in February and March 2014, the firm carried out work at a couple of pre-1978 residential properties in Anaheim and La Verne without getting proper certification from the EPA. The EPA additionally discovered that G.D. Friend neglected to provide clients with the federal Renovate Right brochure, and failed to keep records indicating compliance with lead-safe work procedures or guarantee that a certified renovator performed the task.

“Renovation work in older homes can create hazardous lead dust, but there are simple steps contractors can take to keep everyone safe,” says EPA’s regional supervisor for the Pacific Southwest, Jared Blumenfeld. “EPA will take enforcement action against companies to ensure they follow proper lead-safety procedures.”

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