NEDC is working with the National Association for the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the Room to Dream Foundation, to renovate two rooms for a family in need. One of the children has been chronically ill since birth. This illness required the child to remain under 24 hour in-patient care for the first year and a half of his life. The family is in need of support and they could not be more worthy.
Last month, the existing conditions were analyzed. We also met with the Room to Dream team to discuss options to improve storage space without altering the existing layout. By the end of this month, we are hoping to have a completed scope, finalize the design and set a start date for construction.
If you or anyone you know is interested in finding out more about this project, please contact Cory Desjardin at cory@nedesignbuild.com.
The mission of the Room to Dream Foundation is to create healing home environments for children with chronic illnesses. To find out more, visit www.roomtodreamfoundation.org.
If you plan to renovate, repair or paint your home in the future months to come, then pay close attention to—and be sure you understand—the new RRP Law.
What is the RRP Law? RRP stands for “Renovating Repairing and Painting.” The RRP Law is now a Federal law that requires contractors who disturb painted surfaces in homes, child care facilities or schools built before 1978, to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. It also requires contractors who work in homes built pre-1978 to undergo special training to safely remove and contain lead painted areas from your home.
Why is this the law? If you have remodeled before, you understand the amount of dust which can be released into the air. If these particles contain lead paint, they can cause damage to the central nervous system, reduced IQ, behavioral problems and in higher quantities could cause convulsions, coma, and even death.
What should I expect my contractor to do if my home was built pre-1978? First, your contractor should present you with the Renovate Right pamphlet issued by the EPA.
He should also present you with his Lead-Safe Certificate.
The pamphlet will give you all the information you need to ensure your project is lead-safe. The contractor should be following specific procedures to contain dust and debris to the area being worked on. This would include, but not be limited to: sealing the room with plastic, sealing ducts and vents, thoroughly vacuuming the site using a HEPA vacuum, and wet wiping the area to carefully remove any remaining dust.
More information about the RRP Law can be found on the EPA’s website:
www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm