The RRP Rule defines “renovation” to include weatherization projects such as cutting holes in painted surfaces to install blown-in insulation or to gain access to attics, and planing...

The action level for lead is the level at which water systems must take additional steps to reduce consumers’ exposure to lead from drinking water. The two lead action levels differ because...

Under the disclosure regulation, the rule does not identify mortgage lenders as liable parties. This rule does not affect other state and federal provisions regarding the obligations and...

All community water systems (CWSs) and NTNCWSs must collect lead and copper tap samples. The frequency of the monitoring and number of samples to be collected and analyzed is based primarily on...

Target housing means any housing constructed prior to 1978.  Certain parts of prison facilities and juvenile detention centers that house incarcerated persons are housing.  However, as a...

Yes, if the property renovated is not a zero-bedroom dwelling.  A zero-bedroom dwelling is a residential dwelling in which the living area is not separated from the sleeping area.  The...

Yes.  EPA interprets target housing to include pre-1978 buildings or structures that are (1) located on the residential portion of the property, and (2) associated with the residential use of...

The RRP Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces.  Therefore, renovations that disturb stucco are subject to the RRP Rule only if the stucco has been painted.

Firehouses and police stations are not target housing.  Therefore, places of temporary rest for employees in these buildings, such as sleeping rooms, are not subject to the RRP Rule. 

If the state or local government uses its own employees to do the work, the state or local government must be a certified firm and at least one of the employees assigned to each job must be a...

If the state or local government uses its own employees to do the work, the state or local government must be a certified firm and at least one of the employees assigned to each job must be a...

No. The lead test kits that were recognized by EPA before September 1, 2010 did not automatically lose their recognition on September 1, 2010.  As discussed in the 2008 RRP rule, prior to...

It depends.  Renovation activities that are performed for free by committee volunteers are not covered under the Rule because they are not “renovations performed for...

You must submit a passport photograph of you alone (JPG format preferred). The photographs must be:    • Recent enough to be a good likeness (taken within the last six...

Accredited training providers may use the logo on their site and marketing materials as long as it is used as a tool to guide renovators through the firm certification process (i.e., explain the...

No. The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule simply ensures that you have the opportunity to test for lead before purchase. 

Property owners who sell target housing must:   • Disclose all known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the housing and any available reports on lead in the housing;...

Agents must ensure that: Sellers and landlords are made aware of their obligations under this rule; Sellers and landlords disclose the proper information to lessors, buyers, and tenants; Sellers...

The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard -- the certified renovator or a worker under the direction of the certified renovator must contain the work area so...

Yes.  Activities that do not disturb paint, such as applying paint to walls that have already been prepared, are not regulated by the RRP Rule if they are conducted after post-renovation...

All firms performing renovations must ensure that all individuals performing renovation activities on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified...

EPA's regulations only provide for a No, only a certified inspector or risk assessor can conduct lead-based paint inspections and prepare lead-based paint inspection reports.

No.  Beginning April 22, 2010, no firm may perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA. 

Yes. Under 745.226(a)(5), individuals performing lead-based paint activities must be certified, so all self-employed persons must be certified as individuals in the appropriate discipline(s). In...

Yes. Both the training and the education and experience requirements of supervisors cover the same topics required of workers in addition to the topics specific to supervisors. In order to...

A certified renovator seeking to use an EPA-recognized lead test kit for RRP purposes must be able to use the lead test kit, and interpret the results, in accordance with the manufacturer’s...

The firm certification process does not include the submission of renovator training credentials, so a firm can apply for certification before completing required training. As part of the...

No. A CDX account can only be registered to one person, and cannot be shared or transferred. Misuse of credentials for a government system is a federal offense. 

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...

Yes, when all the work is done you may take dust wipe samples or a hire a professional to determine if your home, childcare facility, or school project was sufficiently cleaned.

A number of lead test kits are available for consumer purchase in most retail hardware stores, however, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that consumers should exercise caution...

No, the Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo may only be presented in Pantone 362C (green) and Pantone 660C (blue), or in black and white.  

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...

Yes, please submit your request using our Contact Us page at https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/contactus-about-lead.  

No, EPA will only send formats that cannot be manipulated (i.e., .bmp, .pdf, .tif etc.)

No.  The Rule does not contemplate a permissible method of moving and re-using plastic sheeting used for interior containment.   

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...

The RRP Rule does not apply to renovations in housing built in 1978 or later.    

No.  Landscaping fabric is not an impermeable material. 

Yes, as long as your firm does so in a way that contains any dust and debris on the plastic.  One way to accomplish this is to collect and remove the paint chips and debris from the plastic...

Yes.  The RRP Rule requires the certified renovator to regularly direct the work being performed by other individuals to ensure that the work practices are being followed, including ensuring...

Should a firm decide to comply with the pre-renovation education requirements by hand delivering or mailing “Renovate Right” pamphlets and notices, they may do so either through...

No.  The certified renovator must test each component affected by the renovation.  If the components make up an integrated whole, such as the individual stair treads and risers of a...

No.  When performing a renovation in a pre-1978 home, a firm is exempted from the requirements of the RRP Rule if a determination has been made that the surfaces affected by the renovation...

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...

The final Renovation, Repair and Painting regulation, like the abatement program, permits the use of alternative training techniques (e.g., video training, computer-based training) as a supplement...

The renovation firm is the entity responsible for retaining and making available to EPA all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the RRP Rule for a period of three years following...

Yes.  The RRP Rule does not specify the format in which these documents must be kept, but they must be available at the work site.  Documents are not available if they cannot be viewed....

No.  Separate course accreditations are required for each renovation course a training provider offers that is in a language other than English.  Courses presented in a language other...

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...

Yes. The inspection or risk assessment period can be lengthened, shortened, or waived by mutual written consent between the purchaser and the seller.

Yes, as long as the renovation firm has obtained a copy of the determination.  The firm must retain a copy of the determination for three years after completion of the renovation. 

Yes.  The renovation firm is responsible for retaining and making available to EPA all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the RRP Rule for a period of three years following...

No.

Yes, as long as the balance of the project can be completed without disturbing a painted surface.  

As a general matter, EPA believes that activities that create dust or paint chips are activities that disturb paint.  There is no definitive list of activities that disturb painted surfaces....

No.  For interior renovations, before beginning the renovation the renovation firm must cover the floor surface, including installed carpet, with taped-down plastic sheeting or other...

The full certification period for individuals applying under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) will be three years from the date of issuance of certification by EPA.

For individuals who have taken courses which included a course test and a hands-on skills assessment, the full certification period for individuals applying under 745.226(a)(1)(i) will run for...

No. In establishing work practice standards for lead-based paint activities, EPA did not intend to prevent the use of EPA/HUD standards. As a general matter, the requirements are not prescriptive...

No.  In establishing work practice standards for lead-based paint activities, EPA did not intend to prevent the use of EPA/HUD standards. As a general matter, the requirements are not...

No. Although the TSCA section 403 rule defines a hazard determination, it did not specify who may make hazard determinations.  The TSCA section 403 rule amended the work practice standards in...

Every accredited training program must employ a qualified training manager, and it is the job of the training manager to designate a qualified principal instructor for each course.  The...

No. The requirement that a completion certificate include an expiration date only applies to “interim certifications.” Refresher course completion certificates do not expire in the...

It depends on the type of evaluation being done. The work practice standards at 40 C.F.R. 745.227 provide instructions for addressing deteriorated lead-based paint during lead hazard screens, risk...

Where a certified renovator performs paint chip sampling or uses an EPA-recognized lead test kit following the lead test kit manufacturer’s instructions, tests each component affected by the...

Yes. Any plumbing device or fixture, domestically produced or imported, that contains any amount of lead and is in contact with the water is a potential source of contamination. Brass fittings and...

No. You can submit on behalf of multiple organizations through the same account by selecting or adding the appropriate organization within the application. You must submit a separate application...

Yes, you must be recertified every three or five years. Your EPA certificate will indicate when your certification expires. See the Recertification Fact Sheet for further information.  

Yes, if the door is inside the work area.  When containing the work area during an interior renovation, the firm must close windows and doors in the work area.  Doors must be covered...

With respect to landlords, EPA believes that there are two circumstances where work being done in pre1978 apartment is for compensation such that the landlord must be a certified firm and use (or...

Yes.  Because certified renovator training does not cover sampling protocols, certified renovators using EPA-recognized lead test kits to determine the applicability of the RRP Rule must test...

It depends. If a child with elevated blood lead levels spends an amount of time in the home that would meet the definition of “child-occupied facility” at 40 CFR 745.223, a homeowner...

No. Persons wishing to perform lead abatements are exempt from the abatement training and certification requirements only if they meet all of the following requirements at 40 CFR 745.220(b):...

Yes, RRP applies unless it can be determined all components affected by the renovation, including the windows, are free of paint or other surface coatings contain lead.

Yes, if the asbestos abatement disrupts over six square feet of painted surface per room in an interior, or over 20 square feet of painted surface on the exterior, or involves window replacement...

No.  Emergency renovations (other than interim controls performed in response to a child with an elevated blood lead level), are exempt from the training, certification, signposting, waste...

Yes, if you perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations in a portion of the building that is a childoccupied facility.  The RRP Rule defines a child-occupied facility as a building, or...

Yes.  Even though the renovations will be taking place during a time when no children will be present, the building (or portion of the building) will remain a child-occupied facility....

No.  As long as the determination that the units are free of lead-based paint was made by an inspector or risk assessor certified by EPA or by an authorized State or Tribal program,...

Beginning April 22, 2010, no firm may perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA.  Sub-grantees that use their own employees to...

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....

Yes. In addition to a certified renovator, a person certified by EPA as a risk assessor or lead inspector may use an EPA-recognized lead test kit to determine that regulated lead-based paint is...

Where a certified renovator uses an EPA-recognized lead test kit or performs paint chip sampling to determine that a component is free of lead-based paint, or a lead-based paint free determination...

Boiling water will concentrate lead levels, which can increase the amount of lead in the water. Always flush your faucet and use water from the cold water tap when making formula.  

No, boiling water does not remove lead. Boiling water can concentrate lead levels and increase the amount of lead in water.  

Yes, as long as the installation does not disturb more than six square feet of painted surface per room within a 30-day period. 

Yes. EPA recognizes this lead test kit for use on any color paint as long as the lead test kit is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Does EPA’s announcement of June 18, 2010 modify the Lead RRP Rule’s requirements that contractors use lead-safe work practices when working in pre-1978 housing or child occupied facilities?

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...

Yes.  Beginning April 22, 2010, no firm may perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA.  A general contractor that...

Yes.  The renovation firm is responsible for containing the work area so that no dust or debris resulting from the disturbance of a painted surface leaves the work area while the renovation...

The RRP Rule does not apply to renovations of a detached post-1978 building or structure, even if the building or structure is located on the residential portion of the property or associated with...

Yes. The training requirements of supervisors cover the same topics required of workers and there are no additional education or experience requirements for workers. Therefore, a person who...

No.  You must apply for and receive EPA certification before offering, performing, or claiming to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule in EPA-administered jurisdictions. 

If the work area is smaller than the entire room, and the door is not within the work area, you do not need to cover the door with plastic.  However, all personnel, tools, and other items,...

The fees recover EPA's costs for processing applications, enforcing program requirements, and administrative activities such as maintenance of the central database and administering...

The rule applies only in those states and tribes without their own authorized lead programs. Currently, EPA implements the Lead-based Paint Activities program in 11 states and the Lead Renovation,...

No. The Lead Contamination Control Act (LCCA) directed EPA to publish guidance to assist schools, local education agencies, and day care centers in discovering the levels of lead contamination in...

A property management company acts as an agent for the landlord and has the same responsibilities as the landlord under the RRP Rule.  Therefore, if the property management company uses its...

The RRP Rule applies to renovations performed for compensation.  Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid...

As long as six square feet or less of painted surface in that room is disrupted with 30 days, including the work done by the electrician or plumber, and the job does not use prohibited practices...

The RRP Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces.  If hammering painted components, even on the unpainted side, disturbs paint, creating dust or chips, the RRP Rule applies....

Damage from a major storm or other natural disaster could result in the need for emergency renovations.  Certain requirements of the RRP Rule do not apply to emergency renovations, which are...

The RRP Rule covers renovations, which are defined as modifications of existing structures or portions of structures.  The rule does not apply to demolitions of an entire free-standing...

Yes.  Federal agencies and their employees must comply with all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, both substantive and procedural, respecting lead-based paint in the same...

If a renovator repair six square feet or less of painted surface per room in several rooms inside one property, does the RRP Rule apply?

No, unless the renovation is taking place in a child-occupied facility that is located in a commercial building.  “Child-occupied facility’’ means a building, or portion of...

No, unless the renovation is taking place in a child-occupied facility that is located in a commercial building.  “Child-occupied facility’’ means a building, or portion of...

An activity that disturbs less than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface and otherwise meets the definition of minor repair and maintenance is not subject to the RRP Rule.  However, the...

The RRP Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces.  Where there is no paint to disturb, the RRP Rule does not apply. 

Yes. Temporarily unoccupied or vacant housing is not exempt from the requirements of the RRP Rule.

Temporarily unoccupied or vacant housing rental is not exempt from the requirements of the RRP Rule.  

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...

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. 

If there is no surface preparation that disturbs the existing paint prior to painting, the RRP Rule does not apply.  If you disturb paint by scraping or sanding while preparing the surface,...

The RRP Rule requires that renovators are trained in the use of lead safe work practices, that renovators and firms be certified, that providers of renovation training be accredited, and that...

The RRP Rule applies to modifications of an existing structure, or portions thereof, that result in the disturbance of painted surfaces.  Fixtures such as furnaces, radiators and heating...

Yes.  A renovation performed for the purpose of converting a building, or part of a building, into target housing or a child-occupied facility is a renovation for purposes of the RRP Rule....

Yes. The RRP Rule applies to a renovation in target housing unless it has been determined that the components affected by the renovation are free of paint or other surface coatings that contain...

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. 

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.  

No.  The RRP Rule does not prohibit a firm from extracting, salvaging or reusing building materials that contain lead-based paint.  However, the requirements of the RRP Rule may apply to...

No.  A certified inspector or risk assessor may make determinations regarding the presence of leadbased paint at a renovation site without becoming certified as a renovation firm. 

EPA would like to clarify the requirements for personal protective equipment.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has requirements for personal protective equipment, EPA...

No.  The RRP Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation.  

Yes.  While the RRP rule does not apply to zero-bedroom housing, the type of housing described is not zero-bedroom housing.  Zero-bedroom housing means a residential dwelling in which...

Not necessarily.  When establishing containment for an exterior renovation on a multi-story building, you must close all doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation on the same floor...

The SDWA requires that after June 19, 1986, only “lead free” pipe, solder, or flux may be used in the installation or repair of a public water system, or any plumbing in residential or...

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....

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...

Replacement of a window sash by simply unscrewing hinges or releasing it from a jamb liner does not constitute “window replacement” for purposes of the RRP Rule.  Therefore, such...

No.  Certified renovators must have with them at the work site copies of their initial course completion certificate and their most recent refresher course completion certificate....

In some cases, disclosure may actually reduce the owner’s liability since occupants may be able to prevent exposure from the beginning. Under the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure...

No. EPA does not have authority to regulate environmental conditions in foreign countries. Environmental compliance by Department of Defense installations overseas is governed by a number of...

In determining whether a pre-1978 property is target housing, it is the actual or intended use of the property that matters, not its zoning classification.  Therefore, a pre-1978 house that...

No. The removal of dust to address the failure of the clearance examination would be considered part of cleanup from the renovation. Routine cleanup of renovation-related dust is not abatement,...

In general, the interior floor of a garage is considered an interior space for purposes of post-renovation cleanup.  EPA recognizes the fact that it may occasionally be impossible for firms...

General information, forms, and instructions are available from the National Lead Information Center (NLIC) at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).  Get forms and instructions.

The Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo must be reproduced so that all of its components are legible, including your firm's certification number. The Logo must not be altered or distorted in any...

If the renovation is taking place in an owner-occupied dwelling unit, a firm must simply provide the owner with a copy of the pamphlet, and either (1) obtain, from the owner, a written...

The RRP Rule does not impose requirements on homeowners performing renovations in their own homes.  If you do decide to do a renovation yourself, it's very important to take precautions...

EPA’s website includes a search tool that allows consumers to find certified firms in their area.  You can find this search tool at http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_firm.htm.  ...

The list of accredited training providers is available on EPA’s RRP Web site at http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_training.htm, or from the National Lead Information Center,...

You will receive an email from lead.paint@epa.gov when your application is approved. The email will include PDF copies of your approval letter and certificate. Renovation firms will also receive a...

For applications that do not require a third-party exam you will receive an approval package by mail when your application is approved. Please note that processing times may vary, but generally...

Training provider applications are reviewed by staff in your EPA regional office.  Should you have questions regarding your application here’s a link with contact information for each...

Information regarding certification under EPA’s lead-based paint abatement program is available at https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-based-paint-activities-professionals.  

The D-Lead® test kits are available for purchase from certain distributors and retail outlets. A list of theses distributors and retailers can be found by going to http://www.esca-tech.com,...

The 3M LeadCheckTM test kits can be purchased from either 3M™ LeadCheck™ directly or from certain retail outlets. To order a 3M LeadCheck™ test kit call 800-494-3552. 

The older your home, the more likely it contains lead-based paint. For example, 87% of homes built before 1940 have some lead-based paint, while 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1978 have some...

To determine if your water has lead, have your water tested. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, testing is the only sure way of telling whether or not there are harmful...

For exterior renovations, cover the ground with plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material extending 10 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient...

Please access the Training Provider Dashboard on the MyCDX homepage to submit your course schedule and student information. If you have an existing accreditation number but do not have an account...

Application for certification is done online.  You must have the following materials available in order to apply: • PDF copy of your course completion certificate. • Passport...

Application for recertification is done online.  You must take an accredited refresher training course and then be prepared to attach the following when completing your online...

Trainers seeking accreditation in an EPA administered state must submit their applications and fees online through EPA’s CDX system, the EPA’s electronic reporting system:...

EPA's Abatement program applies to all states, tribes and territories where EPA has not specifically provided authorization for that state, tribe or territory to operate the program...

To request a refund for application fees, or for any concerns regarding online payments, contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 (870-494-5500 for international callers) or helpdesk@epacdx.net...

You may call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD(5323) or visit our “Contact Us about Lead” page at https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/contact-us-about-lead. You can...

If replacing the door and frame disrupts more than 6 square feet of interior painted surface in the room where the door is located, or more than 20 square feet on the exterior of the building, the...

Your customized firm logo will be emailed to you in your certification approval package.  Approval packages are emailed from lead.paint@epa.gov. To help ensure receipt of email...

It is never the renovation firm’s responsibility to determine whether a child has an elevated blood lead (EBL) level. 

Online transactions are managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury. For more information regarding the security controls in place to protect your transactions, please visit...

If environmental exposure to lead is suspected, you should contact your local or state environmental office to determine if there are known or suspected sources of lead in the area. If there are...

Submit abatement notifications through CDX using the “Abatement Notifications” link on the MyCDX homepage. If you do not have a CDX account with access to this link, contact the CDX...

Click the link that applies to your application type:FirmIndividualTraining ProviderIf you still have questions, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD. 

Pressure washing is not a prohibited practice under the RRP Rule.  Pressure washing is subject to the same containment requirements as other permissible work practices.  Before beginning...

Emergency renovations (other than interim controls performed in response to a child with an elevated blood lead level) are exempt from the training, certification, signposting, waste handling and...

In pre-1978 buildings that contain a mix of target housing and zero-bedroom dwellings, the RRP rule applies only to renovations performed in target housing and common areas.  Common areas are...

Renovation firms are responsible for determining the age of the property.  The property owner is likely to be a good source of information on the age of a home or other building, but the firm...

Typically, lead enters your water after the water leaves your local treatment plant or well. Lead can enter drinking water when the water comes in contact with plumbing materials such as lead...

EPA's Abatement program applies to all states, tribes and territories where EPA has not specifically provided authorization for that state, tribe or territory to operate the program...

EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting program applies to all states, tribes and territories where EPA has not specifically provided authorization for that state, tribe or territory to operate...

Common areas are those areas in multifamily housing structures that are used or are accessible to all occupants. The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule requires that sellers...

If you work in a state-authorized by EPA to run their own renovation program, you should contact them for information on their certification requirements.  If you work in a state where EPA...

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) governs the maximum allowable lead content of plumbing materials, specifically those used to distribute drinking water:• Section 1417(a)(1) of the Safe...

The lead-ban is enforced by the states through state or local plumbing codes, or such other means of enforcement as the State may determine appropriate (Safe Drinking Water Act §1417(b)(1))....

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...

EPA is required to process your application within 90 days of receipt.  In most instances, properly completed firm applications are processed in about one month.     

EPA is required to process your application within 90 days of receipt.  In most instances, properlycompleted firm applications are processed in about one month.  

Renovators who recertify by taking a refresher training course from an accredited training provider will have certification that lasts for a period of five years from the date of training.

Lead Based Paint (LBP) is present in 40% of all US housing

In order to comply with the RRP rule, renovators will incur costs for EPA certification and costs to take a training course from an EPA-accredited training provider, as well as for supplies needed...

“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...

A firm working on a property that is already contaminated with paint chips, dust, debris and residue must proceed by containing the work area for the renovation, and complying with all cleaning...

While at the work site, wastes must be collected at the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation and stored under containment, in an enclosure, or behind a barrier that...

Properly implemented, either option can meet the requirements of the RRP Rule.  At the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation, waste that has been collected from...

“Minor repair and maintenance” is defined in 40 CFR 745.83 as activities that disrupt less than 6 square feet or less of painted surface per room for interior activities or 20 square...

In addition to distributing the regular pamphlet, a firm working in such an environment should take extra precaution to ensure that the owner and occupants are aware of and understand the various...

EPA has a searchable database to help you locate lead-safe certified firms near you at:  http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_firm.htm.  It is possible that your firm is not yet listed on...

The RRP Rule applies to renovations performed for compensation.  Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid...

Contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 (870-494-5500 for international callers) or helpdesk@epacdx.net for assistance. 

More than 340 EPA-accredited training providers have indicated to EPA that they are willing to travel to offer training classes.  You can find a list of training providers, including those...

More than 340 EPA-accredited training providers have indicated to EPA that they are willing to travel to offer training classes.  You can find a list of training providers, including those...

You should hold off on starting work in any pre-1978 home or child-occupied facility until you have taken the certified renovator training course from an EPA-accredited training provider.  In...

If you are already certified by an EPA-authorized program in a particular discipline, and you want to obtain Federal certification, you must be prepared to submit the following in your online...

EPA has a searchable database to help you locate lead-safe certified firms near you at http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_firm.htm.  In addition, you can call EPA’s lead hotline at...

Yes.  The attesting individual need not be a certified renovator.  

The Logo is in a standard .jpg file.  It is approximately 900KB to ensure clarity.  If this size is too large, or a different format is needed, please submit your request using our...

Please contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 (870-494-5500 for international callers) or helpdesk@epacdx.net for assistance. 

Approvals are sent by email, and occasionally these messages are end up in your junk or spam email folder. Check in your Junk or Spam folders for an email from lead.paint@epa.gov.  Firms...

Check your junk or spam email folder for a message from lead.paint@epa.gov. Any important documents that may have been transmitted in the email, such as your exam letter if you are required to...

Not necessarily.  “Child-occupied facility’’ means a building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978, visited regularly by the same child, under six years of...

Yes, if the corporate structure is such that the parent company is not liable for actions of the separate legal entities.   

When tenant accessibility to a work site within a common area can be precluded for the duration of a renovation, EPA considers that work site to be temporarily excluded from the common area of the...

The RRP Rule applies in states and tribal areas that are not operating EPA-authorized programs.  A firm with Federal certification under the RRP Rule may perform, offer, or claim to perform...

Yes.  The RRP Rule applies to a renovation in target housing unless it has been determined that the components affected by the renovation are free of paint or other surface coatings that...

No.  Projects that do not disturb a painted surface are not subject to the RRP Rule.    

No.   

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...

Yes.  To qualify for the exception for minor repair and maintenance activities, the total amount of exterior paint disrupted must be 20 square feet or less.  In addition, the job must...

No.  Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property...

It depends on how the molding is removed.  If a renovation activity removes or otherwise disrupts a painted component in a way that destroys or ruins the component, the activity is a...

The Federal program does not restrict the location where Federal program training courses can be provided. In other words, a federally-accredited training provider may provide training in any...

Because the training provider is not Federally-accredited and is not offering a course that would lead to EPA certification, the Federal lead-based paint program regulations do not apply....

Under the law, the 10-day inspection period is limited to sales transactions, but nothing prevents the renter from negotiating with the lessor to allow time for an inspection before rental. 

The tenant’s name and address must be indicated on the mailing.  The RRP Rule requires a renovator to provide the “Renovate Right” pamphlet to an adult in each unit....

Yes. Projects that do not disturb a painted surface are not subject to the RRP Rule. 

Yes. Individuals who buy, renovate, and sell pre-1978 residential properties for a profit (i.e., house flippers) or lease pre-1978 residential properties (i.e., landlords), and do the renovation...

Yes.  Although making the hole disrupts less than six square feet of painted surface, using a hammer to make the hole is demolition of the surface, so the minor repair and maintenance...

RRP firm certification is not required to perform lead abatements.  However, if your firm performs, offers, or claims to perform renovations as well as abatements, after April 22, 2010 it...

You must comply with all applicable requirements.  The initial 8-hour renovator training course will teach you how to perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively in compliance...

You can find fee rule information online here-- https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-renovation-repair-andpainting-program-rules#fee.  You can also contact the National Lead Information Center at...

Yes.  The RRP Rule defines a child-occupied facility as a building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978, visited regularly by the same child, under six years of age, on at...

The RRP Rule does not apply to target housing where a certified inspector or risk assessor has determined that the components affected by the renovation are free of regulated lead-based paint or...

The distribution of the lead information pamphlet (40 CFR § 745.83) via e-mail is an acceptable means of distributing the pamphlet as long as the requirements of the Electronic Signatures in...

Yes. TSCA section 402(a)(3) exempts state, local government, and non-profit training programs from federal accreditation fees. However, it does not provide an exemption for the certification fees...

Yes, if exterior window removal creates dust and debris on the interior of the building.  Before beginning the renovation, the firm must isolate the work area so that no dust or debris leaves...

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...

No.  The requirement for HEPA exhaust control does not apply to the use of all power tools.  Specifically, HEPA exhaust control is not required when using a power drill to drill holes in...

Test your water first to determine whether it contains lead. If there is lead in your water, you may want to consider buying a water filter. You may also consider replacing pipes and fixtures with...

The RRP rule does not impose requirements on homeowners.  However, the hired firm would be in violation of the RRP Rule if it was uncertified and performing a covered renovation.   

Yes, workers, supervisors, and inspectors can take the initial course(s) again if refresher courses and not offered in your area.

On or after April 22, 2010, all renovations covered by the RRP Rule must be directed by certified renovators and must be performed by certified renovators or individuals trained by a certified...

Yes.  The Rule requires that a training provider employ a training manager that meets the qualifications in 40 CFR 745.225(c)(1).  EPA does not interpret this to be a limitation on the...

No.  Beginning April 22, 2010, all firms performing renovations covered by the RRP rule must be certified.  “Firm” means a company, partnership, corporation, sole...

Plumbing in newer homes constructed after the 1986 lead ban should have plumbing materials that contain lower levels of lead than homes constructed prior to the ban.  This is because plumbing...

No.  A firm can either assume lead-based paint is present and follow the requirements of the rule (which requires no testing), or test and if lead-based paint is found follow the requirements...

Section 1417(a)(3) of the Safe Drinking WAter Act (SDWA) prohibits the sale of solder and flux that is not lead-free unless the solder or flux bears a prominent label stating that it is illegal to...

Human skin does not absorb lead in water.  For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips/water.htm 

Not necessarily.  Whether to accept certification from another jurisdiction is up to the individual state or tribal area.  EPA cannot compel states or tribes to adopt programs identical...

Approximately three-quarters of the nation’s housing built before 1978 contains some lead-based paint. This paint, if properly managed and maintained, poses little risk. If allowed to...

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 sampling...

The certified renovator is only required to use one lead test kit or paint chip sample for each component, even if the surface of the component is extensive (e.g., a large wall). 

It depends.  Replacing a pane of glass or fixing a broken window balancer can disturb paint.  If the job disrupts more than six square feet of painted surface per room, the job is not...

No.  Congress requires EPA to impose a fee on certified contractors that is sufficient to recover the costs of administering and enforcing the RRP Rule.  All applicants for firm...

The RRP rule covers renovations performed for compensation.  If the organization is compensating anyone for the work (for example, a paid supervisor), then the renovation is covered by the...

The RRP Rule does not specifically address containment of trees or shrubs, but if dust, debris, or residue remains in the tree or shrub at the conclusion of the job, the site will not pass visual...

The RRP Rule does not specifically address containment of trees or shrubs, but if dust, debris, or residue remains in the tree or shrub at the conclusion of the job, the site will not pass visual...

No. Nothing in the rule requires a building owner to remove lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards discovered during an inspection or risk assessment. In addition, the rule does not prevent...

No.  The activity described above does not disturb a painted surface. Therefore, the requirements of the RRP Rule do not apply. 

Exterior renovations of multi-unit target housing are considered renovations of a common area.  A common area is a portion of a building that is generally accessible to all residents or users...

Exterior renovations of multi-unit target housing are considered renovations of a common area.  A common area is a portion of a building that is generally accessible to all residents or users...

Yes. ASTM Standards are voluntary consensus standards developed after careful review by technical committees which generally include EPA and HUD staff. ASTM Standards relating to lead often...

Yes.  Visit the RRP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-regulations and click on “40 CFR Part 745 - Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential...

In response to a number of inquiries regarding reports of lead contamination in lipstick, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developed and validated a method for analyzing lead content in...

No.  The RRP Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation.  Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such...

A paper Electronic Signature Agreement will be sent to the email address provided on your application. A copy of this form can also be found in your CDX Inbox. Print this form, sign it, and mail...

Yes.  Training providers may provide a person who objects to having his or her picture taken because of sincerely held religious beliefs with the equivalent of a certificate without a...

No.  As of December 22, 2008, only the pamphlet “Renovate Right” may be used to comply with the prerenovation education requirements of the RRP Rule.  “Protect Your...

Yes.  However, to pass the course an individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score on the course test.   

Yes.  There is no requirement that the course test be conducted in writing.  Each individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score on the...

Yes.  Because some skills are different (such as cleaning verification), RRP training and certification is required even if someone already has abatement certification.   

No. The regulations at 745.220(b) require that persons engaged in lead-based paint activities defined in 745.223 must be certified. The work practice standards at 745.227 are specific as to which...

Firms hiring contractual workers may provide the certified renovator that oversees the renovation project and provides on-the-job training to contractual workers and other non-certified...

Yes. TSCA section 408 generally requires Federal agencies and their employees to comply with all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, both substantive and procedural, respecting...

No. The rule does not require that a seller conduct or finance an inspection or risk assessment. The seller, however, is required to provide the buyer a 10-day period to test for lead-based paint...

Yes, if the painted surface of the wall will be disturbed by the renovation.

The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard – if the activity disturbs a painted surface (generally, by creating paint chips or dust) in excess of 20 square...

No third party exam is required for recertification, even if you choose to take another initial training course rather than a refresher training course.   

Yes.  Because certified renovator training does not cover sampling protocols, certified renovators using EPA-recognized lead test kits or performing paint chip sampling to determine the...

Yes, lead-based paint inspectors must be certified by EPA or the EPA authorized program in the jurisdiction(s) in which they provide lead-based paint inspection services 

On or after April 22, 2010, all renovations covered by the RRP Rule must be directed by certified renovators and must be performed by certified renovators or individuals trained by a certified...

Not necessarily.  When renovations are to be performed in common areas of multi-family housing (i.e., those portions of the property generally accessible to all residents/users), the RRP Rule...

No. If the person intends to perform lead abatement himself, owns the home, intends to use the home as a residence for himself or his immediate family, and a child with an elevated blood lead...

It depends on the specifics of the renovation job.  The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to cover the floor surface, including installed carpet, with taped-down plastic sheeting or other...

It depends on the company’s structure.  If each store is a separate legal entity, then each store must be a certified firm.  If the parent company retains liability for the actions...

Minor repair and maintenance activities are not subject to the requirements of the RRP Rule.  For exterior renovations, minor repair and maintenance activities are those activities that...

If when installing the carpet, you disrupt six square feet or less of painted surface per room, the job is not covered by the RRP Rule.  

Because doors are not cut-outs, the entire surface area is not counted for purposes of calculating the six square feet threshold of minor maintenance and repair—unless removing the door also...

All firms performing, offering, or claiming to perform renovations covered by the RRP rule must be certified.  In this case, both the general contractor and subcontractor must become...

No.  Although EPA encourages your firm to continue to use this method of supplemental containment, the minimum requirements of the RRP rule must still be met.  Specifically, the floor...

If unbolting and removing the door does not disturb a painted surface in the hinges, door, or frame, the RRP Rule does not apply.  For more information on what types of activities disturb...

The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard -- the work area must be contained so that dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being...

You must have completed the application process and received a certificate from EPA within six months of receiving your course completion certificate. If the application process is not completed...

Lead usually gets into drinking water through contact with plumbing materials such as lead pipes or lead solder, or faucets, valves, and fixtures made of brass (brass contains some lead). Since...

Yes, even though your organization’s employees do not actually perform the renovation activities, your organization must be an RRP-certified renovation firm because your organization,...

No, as long as your organization does not perform covered renovations using its own employees or offers to renovate the properties of specifically-identified third parties in exchange for a grant,...

You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water. To determine if lead is in your drinking water, contact your local water supplier and ask for a copy of your Consumer Confidence Report.

Under the Lead and Copper Rule, lead and copper are regulated by action levels. The lead action level is exceeded if the concentration of lead in more than 10 percent of tap water samples is...

As of July 2011, twelve states have their own RRP programs (Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin)....

The potential danger posed by historical lead smelting sites varies by site and depends upon whether a completed exposure pathway to the contaminant exists. For example, if site surfaces are...

A first draw sample is required when taking tap water samples for lead analysis. A first draw sample is a one-liter sample of tap water that has stood in the plumbing pipes for at least six hours...

When renovations are to be performed in common areas of multi-unit target housing, the RRP Rule requires that the firm notify in writing both the owner of the building and each “affected...

No.  A project that disturbs six square feet or less of interior painted surface or twenty square feet or less of exterior painted surface is not considered a “renovation” under...

Persons applying for certification as inspectors, risk assessors, and/or supervisors must apply to EPA before taking the 3rd party certification exam. For more information about applying for...

EPA recommends contacting your local water treatment authority and asking about local requirements for handling and disposing of waste water. 

Yes.  Under the RRP Rule, cleaning verification need not be performed if the contract between the renovation firm and the person contracting for the renovation or another Federal, State,...

Yes.  After the renovation has been completed, the firm must clean the work area until no dust, debris, or residue remains.  The first cleaning step required by the RRP rule is to...

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...

Beginning July 6, 2010, when the final invoice for the renovation is delivered, or within 30 days of the completion of the renovation, whichever is earlier, the renovation firm must provide...

Disciplines may perform as follows:• Inspectors may perform inspection and post-abatement clearance activities;• Risk assessors may perform inspection, post-abatement clearance,...

Training requirements for lead-based paint abatement disciplines are as follows:• Lead-Based Paint Inspector    - None.• Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor  ...

Firms performing renovations must provide pre-renovation education to the owner of the unit and to an adult occupant.  If the unit is not occupied, providing pre-renovation education to the...

Doors used as an entrance to the work area must be covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in a manner that allows workers to pass through while confining dust and debris to...

In accordance with § 745.89(c), any change to the information reported to EPA in a firm's most recent certification application must be reported in an amended certification application....

Generally, a certified renovator using an EPA-recognized lead test kit must test each building component to be disturbed.  The only exception to this requirement is when the components make...

Because exposure to lead can be a localized phenomenon, the rule was revised based on concerns that some exposure to lead may be taking place, even in some systems where the action level is not...

EPA’s RRP rule sets up requirements for firms and individuals performing renovations in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, such as schools and daycares....

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...

Individuals seeking EPA certification under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) may take courses accredited by authorized States or Tribes. However, they must also complete their certification in...

Firm certification is easy and straightforward – you need only submit a short application and fee to EPA.  The form, and associated material, is available on EPA’s website at...

For purposes of receiving the pamphlet pursuant to the pre-renovation education requirements, EPA believes that “adult” means a person who has reached 18 years of age.  

EPA is not stopping its enforcement against any renovation firms and individual renovators who do not comply with requirements of work practice standards and associated recordkeeping requirements....

The exception is based on the area of paint disrupted, which in this example is based on the combined areas of the holes drilled in the wall.   

The RRP Rule requires that renovators are trained in the use of lead safe work practices, that renovators and firms be certified, that providers of renovation training be accredited, and that...

“Target housing” means any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or...

If you are applying for certification as an Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Supervisor, EPA will send you a letter that instructs you how to register for and take the required third party exam for...

There are many devices that are certified for effective lead reduction, but devices that are not designed to remove lead will not work. Verify the claims of manufacturers by checking with...

A seller, lessor, or agent who fails to give the proper information can be sued for triple the amount of damages. In addition, they may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Ensuring that...

Before a firm begins a renovation, they are required to comply with all information distribution requirements under the Rule and to post signs that clearly define the work area and warn occupants...

While the homeowner may be performing the role of a general contractor by hiring firms and organizing their work, the homeowner is not performing, offering, or claiming to perform a renovation and...

If you know there is lead-based paint in your home, you are required to disclose this information to the buyer or renter along with any other available reports on lead. 

Property owners who rent out target housing must: Disclose all known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the home and any available reports on lead in the housing; Give renters the...

In cases where the buyer or renter signed a purchase or lease agreement in a language other than English, the rule requires that the disclosure language be provided in the alternate language....

If your rental housing has been found to be free of lead-based paint by a certified inspector, the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule does not apply

“Housing for persons with disabilities” means housing that is designed to meet the special needs of persons with disabilities and that is reserved for such persons.  A person with...

The phrase “gut rehabilitation” may have different meanings across the construction industry.  EPA, however, used the phrase “whole house gut rehabilitation” in a very...

A child-occupied facility is a building, or a portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978, visited regularly by the same child, under six years of age, on at least two different days within...

The RRP Rule covers activities that modify an existing structure and that result in the disturbance of painted surfaces.  All types of repair, remodeling, maintenance, modernization, and...

A studio apartment is an apartment in which the living area is not separated from the sleeping area.

Abatement is defined at 40 C.F.R. 745.223 as any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Following this basic definition are four numbered paragraphs...

Emergency renovations are those performed in response to situations necessitating immediate action to address safety or public health hazards or threats of significant damage to equipment and/or...

An ACH debit transaction is a debit directly from a personal savings, personal checking, or business checking account. In some instances, business checking accounts may not permit ACH...

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter...

The action level for lead is the level at which water systems must take additional steps to reduce consumers’ exposure to lead from drinking water.  For a water system serving fewer...

Target housing is defined in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as any housing constructed before 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling....

The “work area” is the area established by a certified renovator to contain the dust and debris generated from a renovation.  In other words, the work area is defined by the...

A child under six years of age is a child that is less than 72 months old.   

A certificate of mailing is a receipt showing evidence of mailing, while certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery of mail.  When using the certificate of mailing option, no...

Abatement is a specialized activity designed to address lead in the home.  RRP activities (including most home contracting work) disturb paint as a consequence of the activity, but they are...

Abatement certification, also known as Lead-Based Paint Activities certification, is a specialized type of certification for firms who specifically work with lead-based paint such as lead...

Abatement certification, also known as Lead-Based Paint Activities certification, is a specialized type of certification for firms who specifically work with lead-based paint such as lead...

In 1988, Congress passed the Lead Contamination Control Act (LCCA) that further amended the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The LCCA is aimed at the identification and reduction of lead in...

To protect the public from exposure to lead from paint, dust, and soil, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also known as Title X. Section 1018 of this...

The purpose of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule is to minimize exposure from lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair, or painting activities.  This is a key effort in...

The agent is responsible for informing the seller or lessor of his or her obligations under the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule.  In addition, the agent is...

Renovator refresher training and recertification is valid for five years from the date of training. 

In accordance with the Lead and Copper Rule, your water system tests water collected from a number of households in your community for levels of lead and copper.  Depending upon the number of...

To date, EPA has recognized three lead test kits for use in complying with the negative response criterion of the RRP rule. They are the 3M LeadCheckTM kit (for use on ferrous metal, plaster,...

The regulation does not specify a particular thickness of plastic sheeting considered to be impermeable, but rather includes a performance standard.  The performance standard requires firms...

Prior to the expiration of your current certificate, you must take an accredited refresher training course, you must apply to EPA for recertification, and you must pay a recertification fee.  

With respect to apartments with one or more bedrooms, the renovator must provide written notification to an adult occupant of each dwelling no more than 60 days before any renovation activity...

If the certified renovator assigned to the project is assigned by the subcontractor, the certified renovator is responsible for preparing the records demonstrating that the renovation was...

The following records must be retained for three years following the completion of a renovation: • Reports (if any) certifying that lead-based paint is not present • Records...

A project that involves the removal and replacement of all interior painted surfaces but leaves all exterior painted surfaces intact is considered a renovation for RRP purposes.  Therefore,...

Sampling techniques for testing lead in drinking water are outlined in EPA's approved methods for compliance monitoring of lead in drinking water. In addition, a document entitled Lead and...

According to the definition in 40 CFR 745.83:  HEPA vacuum means a vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as the last...

Before beginning the renovation, the firm must isolate the work area so that no dust or debris (including in the wastewater) leaves the work area while the renovation is being performed.  In...

The RRP Rule requires certified renovators to provide on-the-job training (OJT) to non-certified workers on the work practices they will be using in performing their assigned tasks.  The...

At the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation, waste that has been collected from renovation activities must be stored under containment, in an enclosure, or behind a...

The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule applies to all housing defined as "target housing", which includes most private housing, public housing, housing receiving...

Housing that is not affected by the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule includes: 0-bedroom dwellings, such as lofts, efficiencies, and studios; Leases of dwelling units of...

On April 22, 2010, EPA issued a final rule revoking the opt-out provision of the 2008 RRP Rule.  The rule was published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2010, and took effect on July 6,...

You may begin work immediately after receiving a course completion certificate from an initial training course that is accredited by EPA. This certificate serves as interim certification for six...

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...

You must be recertified by EPA before your current certification expires. EPA, therefore, recommends that you submit your application for recertification no later than 90 days before your current...

You must take refresher training before you apply for recertification to EPA. You should begin looking for available courses well before your current certification expires, because refresher...

No, provided that the vertical containment system consists of impermeable barriers that extend from the floor to the ceiling and are tightly sealed at joints with the floor, ceiling and walls (40...

The certified renovator or a worker under the direction of the certified renovator must contain the work area so that dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being...

The state may require a system to resume sampling and collect the number of samples specified for standard monitoring or take other appropriate steps such as increased water quality parameter...

Yes.  Firms performing renovations in common areas of multi-unit housing must comply with the information distribution requirements before beginning renovation activities.  The firm must...

No. The RRP Rule does not require you to install plastic sheeting on the roof.  You must cover the ground with plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material in accordance with the...

State agencies can provide helpful information for locating qualified professionals in your area. The EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home", at:...

For more information, visit https://www.epa.gov/lead/ or call EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800426-4791. Your state or local public health department will also be able to provide...

EPA runs the Federal abatement program under Subpart L in all States and Indian Tribes that have not received authorization under Subpart Q to operate their own programs.  If you are...

Older homes built before 1978 frequently have lead-based painted surfaces. As exterior painted surfaces deteriorate the soil below becomes contaminated.

It is the certified firm’s responsibility to comply with the requirements of the RRP Rule, and any enforcement action taken would be against the firm.  

You must take an accredited refresher training course for each discipline in which you are certified. The courses must be accredited either by EPA or by an EPA-authorized state or tribal...

EPA recognizes that co-operative apartments (“co-ops”) and condominiums (“condos”) can be structured in a variety of ways.  For example, in the case of co-ops, a...

This rule establishes fees that will be charged for training programs seeking accreditation, for firms engaged in renovations seeking certification, and for individuals (for example, risk...

The rule applies to all firms and individuals who are paid to perform renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.  This...

When a renovation firm transports waste from renovation activities, the firm must contain the waste to prevent release of dust and debris.  The RRP Rule does not address the responsibilities...

The attesting individual is the individual completing the application, who affirms that their firm will only use certified people and appropriate work practice standards as required under §...

The certified renovator, whether assigned by a general contractor or subcontractor, is responsible for preparing the records demonstrating that the renovation was conducted in compliance with the...

All firms performing, offering or claiming to perform renovations are responsible for ensuring compliance with the pre-renovation education requirements of the RRP Rule.  However, it is...

The hired firm would be in violation of the RRP Rule if it was uncertified and performing a covered renovation.  

The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area.  Workers with...

The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area.  Workers with...

Public water systems (PWSs) commonly add phosphates to the drinking water as a corrosion inhibitor to prevent the leaching of lead and copper from pipes and fixtures. Inorganic phosphates (e.g.,...

Since 1999, EPA has made substantial changes in the way it administers its accreditation and certification program. The transition to the automated federal Lead-based Paint Program (FLPP) database...

The fees in the rule reflect the cost to the Agency of accreditations and certifications. EPA developed the original fees before it had experience administering a lead-based paint accreditation...

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...

Congress did not extend the law to housing built after 1978 because the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead-based paint in housing in 1978.

It is most important that all contractors follow the RRP work practice standards. However, EPA is providing additional time for renovation firms and workers to obtain the necessary training and...

Some filters can remove lead from drinking water. If you use a filter, be sure to get one that is tested and certified by an independent third party per the standards. NSF International...

The practice of carrying insurance to cover work in older homes from potential lead poisoning damages is not new.  The RRP Rule, because it sets a clear standard of care and allows...

In March 2009, EPA issued a rule to address fees for its lead-based paint programs.

Based on the results of the recent ETV evaluations no new lead test kits were approved that meet both the negative response and positive response criteria requirements. However, one lead test kit,...

EPA has interpreted target housing to include pre-1978 buildings or structures that are (1) located on the residential portion of the property, and (2) associated with the residential use of the...