New EPA Regulations May Affect NADCA Members
New EPA regulations went into effect on April 22 that may affect some NADCA members and others who "disturb painted surfaces while servicing residential homes, apartments, schools and child-occupied facilities that were built before 1978." Entitled the "Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule," the new regulations apply to plumbing, electrical work, painting, drywall, renovations and more, and the following will be required for companies performing any of these services:
- All firms performing renovations, repair or painting work must become certified by applying to the EPA.
- Firms must have at least one "Certified Renovator" assigned to each job where lead-based paint is disturbed.
- Workers must be trained and use lead safe work practices in buildings built before 1978.
- To become certified, individuals must successfully complete the Renovation, Repair and Painting one-day training course conducted by an EPA-accredited training provider.
- Individuals who are already lead-abatement certified still need to be RRP Certified, but only need to take a half-day course.
More information is available on the EPA's Web site, located here.
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ASCS Renewals and Photo ID Cards
NADCA will be issuing certified ASCS Photo ID Cards again this year, and we would like to make sure you have an opportunity to obtain one.
Please submit the following by June 1, 2010, to obtain a photo ASCS ID Card:
1) Completed ASCS certification renewal.
2) Membership dues paid in full (invoices will be mailed soon).
3) A digital headshot of yourself in jpeg format. The photo should be 300 dpi or higher. Please send photos to info@nadca.com. NOTE: If you received an ASCS ID Card with your photo on it in 2009, you do not need to send another image. We will use the image from 2009.
If you meet the renewal requirements but do not send a photo by June 1, you will receive an ID card with no image on it.
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Upcoming CVI Training Webinar on May 14
Receive Six CECs Without Leaving the Office!
 The CVI program equips individuals with the knowledge they need to assess the cleanliness and physical condition of a commercial building's HVAC system. This course was designed not just for cleaners, but also for facilities managers, industrial hygienists and building inspectors. The training includes the following topics:
- HVAC systems and their components;
- Tools needed to perform an inspection;
- Guidelines for planning and conducting an inspection; and
- How to prepare an inspection report.
Attendees will receive a comprehensive training manual that includes system
component checklists based on the EPA's I-BEAM program.
Individuals who complete this course are eligible to take the CVI exam and become
NADCA certified for commercial ventilation inspection. The CVI Exam is a 100-
question, multiple-choice exam, and candidates are given 3 hours to complete the
exam in a controlled environment.
Click the brochure image above to read more about this course and access the application form needed to sign up!
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NADCA in the News:
See Who's Talking About the Association
"What to Expect from HVAC Cleaning" (Buildings Magazine) By Aaron Marshbanks (NADCA Member)
"Dust Problem Requires Certified Air Duct Cleaner" (The Detroit News)
The Detroit
News
"Make Sure Your Indoor Air is Healthy This Spring" (Fox 12 Oregon)
(content provided by NADCA)
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