E.P.A. Inspection Reveals Violations of Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for Kansas City, Kan., Company

(Lenexa, Kan., June 11, 2015) - E.P.A. Region seven conducted a random recordkeeping inspection at Damage Control & Restoration, Inc., in Kansas City, Kan., which revealed violations of the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. As part of a settlement with E.P.A. filed recently in Lenexa, Kan., the company has agreed to pay a $12,194 penalty to the United States.

The Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule looks for to reduce lead exposure from toxic lead dust that can be disturbed during renovations and repairs. The rule regulates lead-based paint activities, including renovation of residences built prior to 1978, and the certification of individuals and firms who are involved in these activities.

The recordkeeping inspection at Damage Control & Restoration, a home renovation company that specializes in fire and water restoration, revealed that the company failed to distribute required pamphlets, and retain records documenting lead-safe work practices.

Lead exposure can cause a range of adverse health effects, from behavioral disorders and learning disabilities to seizures and death, putting young children at the greatest risk because their nervous systems are still developing. Today at least four million households have children who are being exposed to high levels of lead.

There are approximately half-a-million U.S. children ages 1-5 with blood lead levels above five micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), the reference level at which the Centers for Disease Control recommends public health actions be initiated.

If you suspect the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule has been violated at a recently completed or ongoing renovation project, E.P.A. encourages you to contact Region seven at 1-800-223-0425 or by using the electronic form accessible online.

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