RRP Update

The new RRP Rule went into effect on April 22nd, 2010, are you concerned about whether it applies to you? Let us help you avoid a $37,500 fine! If you are performing even common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition on a pre-1978 home, you will need to either treat all areas as if they contain lead-based paint and dispose of it accordingly or have an inspection to determine if lead exists.

The EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by the EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work practices.

The only way to know if you are going disturb lead-based paint it to have it tested, request a quote today!

Services

Lead-Based Paint

Inspection / Risk Assessment – All Lead-Based Paint Inspections are performed by our highly qualified, experienced California Department of Health (CDPH) Certified Lead
Inspector / Risk Assessors. Barr & Clark utilizes state-of-the-art-practices, equipment, and techniques in accordance with all regulatory standards while performing lead-based paint inspections. The method employed for lead-based paint inspections is X-ray fluorescence (XRF) using a Radiation Monitoring Device Lead Paint Analyzer (RMD LPA-1). This is a non-destructive, non-evasive means of testing. No need to take paint chips! Soil, dust, and water samples collected are analyzed for lead content by an approved laboratory. Read More…

Asbestos

Inspection / Survey – Barr & Clark helps property owners and managers meet their regulatory requirements to test suspect materials for asbestos prior to renovation, construction, or demolition activities. To ensure quality, our certified professionals perform all field work in accordance with OSHA, EPA and AHERA protocols. Following the asbestos survey, we provide a comprehensive report of findings that includes the locations, sample results, and quantities estimates for asbestos removal and assessment of all asbestos containing materials. Read More…

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) – A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is conducted to evaluate environmental concerns caused by past or present on-site and off-site activities. Phase I ESAs can assist in evaluating environmental liabilities associated with real property acquisition and ownership. Information obtained through environmental site assessments can greatly impact the economics of a property transaction, affecting the owner, buyer, seller and lender. Read More…