How will the RRP Rule affect the work of non-profit or not-for-profit groups? Will the rule apply, for example, to church groups who, as part of their missionary work, are making improvements for low-income residents?

The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (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 to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, State and local government agencies, and non-profits; and rent for target housing or public or commercial building space. Donations, including donations of materials or of the time of volunteers, are not compensation. If the organization is compensating anyone for the work (for example, a paid supervisor), then the renovation is covered by the RRP Rule. This is the case even though the organization has nonprofit or not-for-profit status.

The organization may also need to become certified as a firm. Beginning April 22, 2010, an organization that performs, offers, or claims to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule must be certified by EPA. A non-profit organization that offers to renovate the property of a third party for compensation, or that performs the renovation, must be certified as a firm. The organization must comply with all the requirements of the rule that apply to firms performing renovations. This includes having a certified renovator direct the work and provide on-the-job training to all uncertified workers, including volunteers. 

Question Number: 23002-17957

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