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Must notifications for common area renovations always be provided to every unit in a multifamily housing complex?
Answer: 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 requires that each “affected unit” be notified in writing. See 745.84(b)(2). As a general matter, all units in the housing are…
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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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