Chip and Joanna Gaines were just fined $40,000 by the EPA
The "Fixer Upper" stars are now advocating for safe lead-based paint removal
The "Fixer Upper" stars are now advocating for safe lead-based paint removal
The "Fixer Upper" stars are now advocating for safe lead-based paint removal
You're not the only one who's been watching "" on replay. The Environmental Protection Agency recently reviewed footage from several seasons of the show 바카라 게임 웹사이트 resulting in a $40,000 fine for Homes, company.
The EPA found that the couple didn't minimize risks of lead paint exposure during removals and failed to cover floors and vents with plastic in order to catch paint chips. As soon as Chip and Joanna learned about this, they jumped to action. In a , the agency said Magnolia Homes "took immediate steps," and even "took a step further in its commitment to compliance."
In addition to the civil fine, Magnolia Homes will release a stand-alone video featuring Chip to discuss lead-based paint and safety tips. You might have also noticed that an episode of "Fixer Upper" that ran on March 21 discussed lead-based paint hazards 바카라 게임 웹사이트 Chip also tweeted about it.
Going beyond tweets and a special episode, Chip and Joanna are putting $160,000 into a lead-paint abatement program in Waco, Texas, for homes and child-occupied facilities.
In a statement to , a spokesperson for Magnolia Homes said:
바카라 게임 웹사이트The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a complaint alleging that Magnolia Homes did not comply with all of the requirements of the RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) Rule. Shortly after being first contacted by the EPA three years ago, Magnolia Homes took immediate steps to bring its activities into compliance with [the Toxic Substances Control Act]. Additionally, to take its commitment a step further, Magnolia Homes made the decision to implement a compliance management program in which it adopted an enhanced renovation record-keeping checklist for use by Magnolia Homes staff and subcontractors."
Lesson learned.