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When applying for recertification in the Federal program, what types of accreditation are acceptable for refresher courses?
For the refresher training requirement, an individual can take courses that are accredited by either the Federal program or an EPA-authorized State or Tribal program. While the regulatory language regarding recertification does not specify whether “accredited refresher training course” includes courses accredited by EPA-authorized States and Territories, this interpretation is…
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Should I be worried about lead contamination from the plumbing in a newly built home?
Answer: P lumbing in newer homes, especially those constructed after their state adopted the 1986 SDWA lead ban, should have plumbing materials that contain lower levels of lead than homes constructed prior to that date. must ,EPA has provided a table with dates by which each state adopted the 1986…
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If a person is the principal instructor or guest instructor for an initial or refresher course for one of the disciplines, can that person rely on his or her instruction of the course to fulfill the training requirement for certification in that discipline.
Answer: No. A person who is a principal instructor or guest instructor for a course may not rely on that course to fulfill requirements for certification. The requirements at 745.226(b)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(i) say that to become certified a person must “successfully complete an accredited course in the appropriate discipline and…
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The RRP Rule requires delivery of the “Renovate Right” pamphlet to the owner and occupants of target housing. My firm was hired to perform a renovation in a pre-1978 apartment building. Is delivery of the pamphlet to the property manager sufficient for purposes of delivery to the owner of the building?
Answer: Yes. Property managers are acting in the capacity of agents for the building owners. For this reason, a property manager may receive, and acknowledge receipt of, the lead hazard pamphlet on behalf of the owner. In situations where property managers or their employees are performing the renovations themselves, they…
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Does a renovator need to attempt personal delivery of the lead information pamphlet to a tenant more than one time before utilizing the “self-certification of pamphlet delivery” option?
Answer: Personal delivery of the lead information pamphlet is preferable, wherever possible, because EPA believes that tenants will be more likely to read the information if it is handed directly to them. It also affords tenants an opportunity to raise concerns and ask questions about the renovation. EPA recognizes, however…
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Why can’t I use hot water from the tap for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula?
Answer: Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water and is therefore more likely to contain greater amounts of lead. Never use water from the hot water tap for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula. Question (23002-32380) Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead…
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Can I get my water tested for lead?
Answer: Homes may have internal plumbing materials containing lead. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, testing is the only sure way of telling whether there are harmful quantities of lead in your drinking water. A list of certified laboratories are available from your state or…
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How can I tell if my water contains lead?
Answer: To determine if your water has lead, have your water tested. Please see the answer to Question (23002-32382) for more information on testing. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, testing is the only sure way of telling whether lead is present in your drinking…
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Is my water system required to provide me with the results when they test for lead?
Answer: Yes. Water systems must provide a water quality report (often referred to as consumer confidence report) every year to their consumers. This report must include the 90th percentile concentration of the most recent round(s) of sampling performed by the water system for lead and copper among households sampled by…
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What do you mean when you say the action level has been exceeded for a drinking water system?
Answer: The lead action level is a measure of the effectiveness of the corrosion control treatment in water systems. The action level is not a standard for establishing a safe level of lead in a home. To check if corrosion control is working, EPA requires water systems to test for…
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I am looking at a water report for my public water system. Under the contaminant heading for lead and copper there is a column heading titled 90th percentile. What does this column mean?
Answer: The Consumer Confidence Report must include the 90 th percentile concentration of the most recent round(s) of sampling for lead and copper. If the “90 th percentile” level is above the action level, this is called an action level exceedance. The action level is the concentration of a contaminant…
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If a renovation is to be performed on a private balcony of a single unit in a multi-unit target housing building, does that activity trigger the common area notification requirements?
A determination of whether the balcony renovation falls within a common area depends upon the scope of the renovation activity. A common area is a portion of a building that is generally accessible to all residents/users. Thus, if the work area established to contain dust and debris from the renovation…
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May principal instructors, working under the umbrella of an accredited training provider, independently advertise, provide training or use the EPA Lead-Safe Certified logo?
No. Principal instructors that advertise, provide training and use the logo must do so under the name of the accredited training provider for whom they work. They may also state that the organization which employs them is assisting with the training. Question Number: 23002-33375 Find a printable PDF copy of…
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When must I apply for certification?
You must complete the application process, including the third party exam (if required for your discipline), before the expiration date of your interim certification. Submit your application for certification to EPA within 30 days of completing your initial training course so that you have plenty of time to take the…
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Why does EPA charge fees for accreditations and certifications?
As specified in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA must establish and implement a fee schedule to recover to the U.S. Treasury the Agency's costs of administering and enforcing the standards and requirements applicable to lead-based paint training programs and contractors. Question Number: 23002-33304 Find a printable PDF copy…
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