Are you ready for the new lead based paint regulations that will be going into effect on April 22,2010?

Starting on April 22, 2010, a new regulation goes into effect, the Renovation, Remodeling and Painting Rule or RRP Rule. The RRP Rule requires that all persons who provide construction trade services will be mandated to have successfully completed a professional 1-day training course and be licensed or certified by either the EPA or by the state where the work is occurring.

This rule will apply in any situation where the construction trade service is impacting an area equal to or larger than 6 square feet of interior or an area equal to or greater than 20 square feet of exterior area that is affected by any material, paint, or surface coating containing lead.

Construction trades refers to renovators, remodelers, HVAC persons, Plumbers, Electricians, Modernizers, roofers, Carpet Installers, Maintenance Repair People, or anyone working in a construction type trade.

Everyone involved will need to be trained in the proper uses of lead safe work practices as well as the proper documentation.

To find out more about rules and regulations for Kansas City area properties, be sure to attend an informational meeting being held on Tuesday February 9^th, 2010 as a part of the regular monthly meeting for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. Meeting to be held at the Sylvester Powell Jr Community Center at 6200 Martway in Mission, Kansas. Meeting starts at 6pm with networking and presentation at 7:15. Meeting is free for members of Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. Cost at the door for non-members is $25 visit our web site at www.MAREInet.com to pre-register for $15 on our Calendar of Events.

Guest speaker to be Richard Baker.

Richard A. Baker, CPS, CEM, CELC, ACD, and President of Baker Environmental Consulting, Inc. is an internationally known and well respected expert in all aspects of the lead hazard control industry. He holds numerous licenses, accreditations and certifications from several state and federal agencies, in several different disciplines. To find out more about Mr. Baker and his consulting company, please visit www.BakerEnvironmental.com

If you buy, sell, or repair Kansas City area homes built before 1978 you need to be at this meeting to learn more.