A project to clean up and restore one of the most significant landmarks along the waterfront of New Bedford, Massachusetts, has been recognized for engineering excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA). The annual ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence Awards recognize engineering achievements demonstrating the highest degree of merit and ingenuity.
When tackling removal of coatings from brick, wood, and metal surfaces, one of the most challenging materials to remove is lead-based paint. In addition to being difficult to extract, lead-based materials can be hazardous if inhaled or ingested.
DS 154 is recommended for restoration, renovation, abatement and remodeling tasks such as painting, cleaning, sanding, mold remediation, asbestos and lead removal, and more.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule has been in force for almost a year now. The rules and requirements have changed several times already since the April 22, 2010 effective date. Additional changes have been proposed; many misconceptions remain.
