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Lunch Pail Podcast - March 12, 2010

Ed Pirnik, producer

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This week on the Lunch Pail Podcast, associated editor Rob Yagid takes on lead paint, and senior editor Chuck Bickford tackles radon. New regulations for the IRC mean you won't want to miss this episode.

Senior editor Chuck Bickford reaches in for a slice of our large 1/2 plain-1/2 pepperoni pizza.

Associate editor Rob Yagid preps his notes ahead of the podcast.

This week on the Lunch Pail Podcast, associated editor Rob Yagid takes on lead paint, and senior editor Chuck Bickford tackles radon. New regulations for the IRC mean you won't want to miss this episode.

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This week we tackle two of the nastiest substances that just might be lurking in your home, as well as new regulations meant to curb them. It's our first-ever Poisonous Podcast.

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Fine Homebuilding's Official Lunch Pail Podcast
Friday, March 12, 2010

Radon Redux
Senior editor Chuck Bickford pops in for a slice and brings us up to speed on new radon regulations for the IRC and a great resource that will help you build this noxious gas out of your next homebuilding project.

Check out Chuck's EPA link, as mentioned in the podcast.

Lead Paint
Associate editor Rob Yagid clues us in on yet another new regulation concerning lead paint. With a deadline fast-approaching, remodeling contractors had best get the scoop before it's too late.

Read associate editor Chris Ermides' recent blog post on new lead paint certification.
From our archives: Bone Up on Lead Paint Safety

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Danjer writes: I took the Lead training the other day. A lot of talk has been made about lack of enforcement. My understanding is that the EPA hopes these policy will be adopted by states and local municipalities. Wisconsin, for example, has already done this. I work in Minnesota and chances are this will become part of our state regulations also. I don't believe the EPA has the staff or resources to enforce this nationwide. Until states adopt it, they will respond to complaints, but not drive around looking for trouble.

Also, we have had to give homeowners the lead pamphlet for years now and we have always been liable for problems down the road. That part hasn't changed and isn't new.
Posted: 4:05 pm on March 13th

epirnik writes: Waterbear:

Your comments are one of the prime reasons for recording these podcasts. I'll be forwarding your comments on to our editor-in-chief.

Many thanks for chiming in.

Best,

-Ed

Posted: 6:19 pm on March 12th

Waterbear writes: I commend you for taking on the lead issue, but I wish you'd gone more in depth. I'd like to see a full spread in the magazine that covers the issue from the homeowner and contractor's point of view. It's a complicated issue that deserves a thorough investigation due because of its potential impact on the homebuilding community. A couple ideas for topics in the article:

There is currently no EPA recognized test available outside of MA which works on plaster or drywall, and the EPA recognized kits we as contractors must use are only those available through specialty supply houses, not the ones you see in the hardware store aisle.

The "Renovate Right" brochures which are mandated to be delivered to customers are currently on backorder from the Government Printing Office with no information as to when they'll be available.

The "insubstantial" costs you mention do not include the additional plastic/duct tape, HEPA vac, dozens of tyvek suits and additional protective measures recommended, lost jobs because of additional labor required to comply, etc.

If everyone took the attitude that Mr. Fink does by simply turning down work on homes built pre-1978, our housing stock would crumble and the EPA rules would not find the balance we will need to seek in the coming years as this issue works itself out and the states take over administration of the program. I see these new regulations as an opportunity to separate my business from the competition while doing my best to ensure the health of the homeowner and their family. I work exclusively on homes built before 1978, and if you told me I could no longer work on older homes with the character I love, I'd hang up my toolbelt tomorrow.

We need informed articles and media from sources like Fine Homebuilding to educate ourselves as building professionals and homeowners, so I challenge you to take on the important issue of working around lead and exactly what the new rules will mean to everyone.
Posted: 5:33 pm on March 12th

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