Home renovation contractors hired by Lowe’s must follow lead regulations
Company reaches agreement with DOJ, EPA
Following the discovery that some contractors hired by Lowe’s Home Centers to renovate homes had violated federal regulations regarding lead dust, the company has agreed to a corporate-wide compliance program at its 1,700+ stores.
The settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the EPA will ensure that the contractors Lowes hires to perform work minimize lead dust from home renovation activities, as required by the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule.