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  • Can I measure carbon dioxide (CO2) indoors to get information on ventilation?

    Good ventilation is important to help protect people from COVID-19 and for healthy indoor environments in general. Carbon dioxide concentrations indoors can provide information about ventilation but need to be interpreted carefully. Additional Information: See CDC Ventilation FAQs for more information. See the ASHRAE Position Document on Indoor Carbon Dioxide…

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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 are the dust-lead hazard standards and dust-lead clearance levels now called?

    Answer: Due to feedback from the public comments, EPA finalized changes to the nomenclature, from dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS) to dust-lead reportable level (DLRL) and from dust-lead clearance levels (DLCL) to dust-lead action level (DLAL). EPA believes this updated nomenclature aligns better and more intuitively with the operational function of…

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  • What activities may each discipline perform?

    Answer: Disciplines may perform as follows: Inspectors may perform inspection and post-abatement testing activities; Risk assessors may perform inspection, post-abatement testing, lead hazard screen, and risk assessment activities; Abatement supervisors may supervise abatement projects and prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports; Supervisors may also perform all of the abatement…

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  • Can a person who is color blind use the Luxfer Magtech LeadCheckTM test kits?

    Answer: 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 instructions. A person who is unable to accurately use the product due to some disability cannot, and…

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  • What is target housing?

    Answer: 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. However, target housing does include pre-1978 housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling, if…

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  • Did the final TSCA section 403 rule say who may make a hazard determination?

    Answer: 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 40 CFR 745.227 by adding 745.227(h) - “Determinations,” which explains what constitutes lead-based paint, a paint-lead hazard, a…

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  • How can I obtain 3M LeadCheckTM test kits?

    Answer: 3M sold the formulation and trademarks related to 3M™ LeadCheck™ Instant Lead Tests to Luxfer Magtech. EPA recognizes the Leadcheck™ test kit made and distributed by Luxfer Magtech for compliance with EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule when used by a trained professional. The Luxfer Magtech LeadCheck™ test kits…

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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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