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Does the RRP Rule apply to renovations in mobile homes?
Answer: Yes, if the mobile home meets the definition of target housing. “Target housing” is any housing constructed before 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling (unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside…
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Does the RRP Rule apply to renovations that disturb ceramic tile where the glaze on the tile contains lead at regulated levels?
No. Ceramic tile glaze is neither a surface coating nor a painted surface. Therefore, renovations that disturb ceramic tile glaze are not subject to the RRP Rule. Question Number: 23002-15691 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Does the RRP Rule apply where no paint at all is present, such as in a 100 year old unfinished basement?
No. The RRP Rule applies to activities that result in the disturbance of painted surfaces. Where there is no paint to disturb, the RRP Rule does not apply. Question Number: 23002-15691 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How is window repair or maintenance, as distinct from removal, treated under the RRP Rule? Would the rule apply to a job that replaced parts or components of a window, such as broken or failed glass, hardware, or balance systems, where some components might be painted, but the frame of the window would remain?
Answer: Replacing a pane of glass or fixing a broken window balancer is not a window replacement. However, this activity would be subject to the rule unless it meets the definition of minor repair and maintenance. To be considered minor repair and maintenance, the renovation must not disrupt more than…
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I am the owner of my renovation firm, but I am not a certified renovator. May I be the "attesting individual" named on the RRP firm certification application?
Yes. The attesting individual need not be a certified renovator. Question Number: 23002-18047 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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I understand that the RRP Rule does not apply to housing for the elderly. Does this term refer to specific built houses in 55+ communities or does it refer to all residential homes with this demographic living there?
"Housing for the elderly" means retirement communities or similar types of housing reserved for households composed of one or more persons 62 years of age or more at the time of initial occupancy. Housing for the elderly is not subject to the RRP Rule unless a child who is less…
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I'm an accredited training provider. Can the final course assessment to be administered in an "open book" format?
No. The training provider is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainee’s knowledge and retention of the course topics. A course test administered in an open book format does not evaluate whether a student has sufficiently learned and…
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If a general contractor hires a subcontractor to work at a renovation site, does the subcontractor need to be a certified firm if the subcontractor does not disturb any paint?
Firms performing tasks that disturb no painted surfaces whatsoever do not need to be certified. However, since conditions at the job site may be difficult to predict, EPA strongly recommends that all firms involved in the renovation be certified and use properly trained and certified personnel. For example, a firm…
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If a property owner and a property management company have entered in to a consent agreement that does not admit an actual violation, is the property management company required to acknowledge a lead-based paint violation for firm certification?
No. Question Number: 23002-18350 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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In a multi-family building, does the standard for interiors of six square feet or less, or the standard for exteriors of 20 square feet or less of disrupted painted surface apply to the whole building or can it be applied to each separate unit?
For interiors, the exception for work that disrupts six square feet or less of painted surface applies to each individual room and is inclusive of all work done in the room in any 30-day period. For exteriors, to qualify for the exception for minor repair and maintenance activities, the total…
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If I paint without disturbing the surface of the existing paint, can I use a tarp instead of 6 mil plastic?
Yes. Projects that do not disturb a painted surface are not subject to the RRP Rule. Question Number: 23002-18508 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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If I completed renovator training in an authorized state, what do I need to do to work for an EPA certified firm in EPA-administered jurisdictions?
Answer: There are no additional requirements. To become a certified renovator or certified dust sampling technician, an individual must successfully complete the appropriate course accredited by EPA or by an EPA-authorized state or tribal program. The course completion certificate serves as proof of certification. For a list of states, tribes…
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Must a certified lead abatement professional also become trained and certified to do renovation or repair work?
Yes. Because some skills are different (such as cleaning verification), RRP training and certification is required even if someone already has abatement certification. Question Number: 23002-19615 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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My firm acts as a general contractor - we subcontract the entire renovation job to other companies rather than using our own employees. Under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, does my firm need to have a certified renovator at the job site?
Answer: Not necessarily. All firms performing renovations, including general contractors, must ensure that all individuals performing renovation activities on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator. A firm acting as a general contractor may satisfy this requirement by hiring another certified…
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