EPA v. Vivax Pros

Case summary

Respondent agreed to an $8,000 penalty. to resolve alleged violations of the RRP Rule discovered during a September 2019 jobsite inspection in Denver. The inspection revealed that the Respondent was scraping suspected lead-based paint in preparation for painting the exterior of a home built prior to 1978. Alleged violations included failure to post warning signs, failure to sufficiently cover the ground with plastic sheeting, and failure to document whether a certified renovator performed the post-renovation cleaning verification.

Defendants (1)

• Vivax Systems Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VIVAX PRO PAINTING

  501 S LIPAN ST, DENVER, CO, 80223

  Registry ID: 110056160559

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Vivax Prosentered 2021-02-10

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-02-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-02-10Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-03-08Enforcement Action Data Entered