The key to reducing your liability is to adopt a philosophy and practice of protecting yourself at all times.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the state’s Lead Hazard Mitigation Act (LHMA) in an important unanimous decision on December 11, 2007, ruling that the lower court erred when it held that the exemptions provided for in the legislation violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Rhode Island Constitution.
Contractors, engineers and professionals in all disciplines work hard to reduce their risk of legal liability. One key ingredient in accomplishing this goal is to stay current with scientific and technical developments. It is not sufficient to simply address historical problems.
The Best: Green Building Practices
There are numerous emerging green building standards that may apply to the IAQ professional. By and large, these standards are being developed by industry groups, such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
