Lead Safe Renovation

Maine Law Regarding Lead Paint (38 MRSA §1296. Emergency Provision) - this law require that you take all resonable precautions to prevent the release of lead to the environment.

• Don't Spread Lead – A do-it-yourself guide to lead-safe painting, repair and home improvement - To request a CD showing how to work lead-safe, contact Maine DEP Lead Hazard Prevention Program at 1-800-452-1942
• Hiring a Contractor to do Lead-Safe Renovations
• Lead Paint Safety Guide for Contractors
• List of Lead Smart Renovators
• You Can Make Your Home Lead Safe

Quick Links

• Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, & Renovation Work (EPA) (pdf, 1.3M) - (Off Site)
• DEP Recommended Lead-Safe Contract Specs for construction contracts
• Maine Attorney General's model home construction contract - (Off Site)
• Listings of DEP Licensed Lead Professionals, Licensed Abatement Contractors, and Lead-Smart Renovators

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