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What is the “work area?”
Answer: 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 containment measures established by the certified renovator. While a renovator has some discretion in setting up a sufficient…
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Will a renovator working for a firm that has submitted a certification application to EPA but has not received its certification be allowed to work on pre-1978 properties assuming compliance with all other requirement of the RRP Rule?
No. Beginning April 22, 2010, no firm may perform, offer or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA. Question Number: 23002-25193 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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A homeowner is acting as their own general contractor and hires multiple companies to do the work. Would each business be required to follow the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and assign certified renovators to supervise their portion of the work including separate containment?
While the homeowner may be performing the role of general contractor by hiring firms and organizing their work, the homeowner is not performing, offering or claiming to perform a renovation and therefore does not need to be a certified firm. The firms hired by the homeowner to perform renovation tasks…
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My firm removes and replaces garage doors made up of multiple panels, each of which has an exterior painted surface area of <20 square feet. If we disturb the paint on just one of the door panels, is that activity subject to the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?
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 RRP Rule provides that when removing painted components, or portions of painted components, the entire surface area…
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May the renovator training provider give the exam orally?
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 course test to pass any course. Question Number: 23002-19573 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead…
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How do I Reset my MOVES Password?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES users sometimes forget the password they entered for MariaDB. In this case, you may want to reset the ‘root’ password. Follow these steps: Open Windows Terminal or the Command Prompt (CMD) as ‘administrator’ and type “net stop mariadb”. (Alternately…
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May I as a training provider issue a certificate without a picture to a trainee who has successfully completed the course but objects to having his or her picture taken (or objects to possessing a photograph of him/herself) on religious grounds?
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 picture. Specifically, the training provider may provide an “Acknowledgement of Completion” that the person has successfully completed the training (containing…
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Under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, is composite sampling acceptable for clearance in lieu of cleaning verification?
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, Territorial, Tribal or local law or regulation requires: The renovation firm to perform dust clearance sampling at the conclusion of…
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What is the difference between Abatement (LBP) Certification and Renovation (RRP) Certification?
Answer: 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 firms, lead risk assessor firms, and lead inspection firms. Abatement intentionally addresses lead-based paint hazards. Renovation (RRP) certification is appropriate for firms…
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