EPA RRP flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Pre-1978 target housing

Housing constructed before January 1, 1978, excluding housing for the elderly or disabled unless a child under 6 resides there, and zero-bedroom dwellings where no child under 6 resides.

Child-occupied facility

A pre-1978 building or portion visited regularly by the same child under age 6 at least two days per week, three hours per visit, and 60 hours per year, such as a daycare or preschool.

De minimis amount

Less than 2 square feet of interior surface, less than 20 square feet of exterior surface, or 10% or less of a small component type's total surface area per room or exterior component.

Regulated lead-based paint

Paint or surface coating containing lead at 1.0 mg/cm2 or 0.5% by weight; disturbing more than the de minimis amount triggers the RRP Rule.

Emergency renovation

Work resulting from a sudden, unexpected event that, if not immediately attended to, presents a safety or public health hazard or threatens equipment; still requires a certified firm and lead-safe practices.

Lead-based paint free exemption

A property certified as lead-based paint free by a certified inspector or risk assessor is exempt from the RRP Rule for that property.

Firm certification

Firms performing regulated renovations must be EPA-certified or certified by an authorized state or Tribal program and must use certified renovators trained by EPA-accredited providers.

Certified renovator training

A certified renovator must complete an EPA-accredited initial course, typically 8 hours, and refresher training every 5 years to maintain certification.

Non-certified worker supervision

Non-certified workers may perform renovation tasks only when directed and supervised by a certified renovator who is responsible for on-site compliance and provides documented on-the-job training.

Three-year record retention

Firms must retain records for 3 years, including renovator certification, worker training documentation, occupant pamphlet delivery, and lead test kit results or clearance documentation.

Renovate Right pamphlet

The EPA pamphlet 'The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right' must be provided to owners and occupants before work begins, with acknowledgment or documented refusal.

Containment requirements

Isolate the work area with minimum 6-mil plastic sheeting, seal openings, doors, and HVAC registers, post warning signs, and restrict occupant access until cleaning verification or clearance.

Prohibited work practices

Open-flame burning, heat guns above 1,100°F, high-temperature power sanding, dry scraping except in limited cases, and power tools without HEPA exhaust are prohibited.

Wet methods and HEPA tools

Sanding, scraping, and demolition require wet methods and HEPA-equipped tools to control dust; mist surfaces before disturbing paint.

Cleaning verification

After final cleaning with HEPA vacuuming, wet wiping, and wet mopping, the certified renovator performs cleaning verification or clearance as required by the applicable program.

Occupant reoccupancy

Occupants must be kept out of the work area until cleaning verification or clearance is complete, and the certified renovator documents completion.

Lead test kit use

An EPA-recognized lead test kit may be used by a certified renovator per manufacturer instructions to determine whether a surface is coated with regulated lead-based paint.

Positive test result

A positive test kit result means the component must be treated as regulated lead-based paint, and the work must follow lead-safe work practices.

Unreliable substrates

Test kits are not reliable on some plastics, metals, or surfaces with multiple layers; in those cases, assume regulated paint is present or use a certified inspector.

Test kit documentation

The certified renovator must document test kit results, including component, location, result, and date, and retain the records for 3 years.

Negative test limitation

A negative test kit result does not equal a clearance or lead-free certification; only an inspection report by a certified professional can establish absence of lead-based paint for exemption.

Landlord disclosure duty

Landlords and property managers must disclose known lead-based paint hazards to tenants and provide the EPA pamphlet before renovation.

Childcare operator duty

Childcare facility operators must ensure pre-1978 child-occupied facilities are renovated by certified firms and provide the required pamphlet to parents or guardians.

Real estate agent duty

Real estate agents must disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, provide the EPA pamphlet, and include the lead warning statement in sales and lease contracts for pre-1978 housing.

Property manager coordination

Property managers must ensure hired renovation firms are EPA-certified, coordinate occupant notification and access, and maintain required records.

Renovation versus abatement

RRP disturbs paint and creates dust without permanently eliminating hazards, while abatement permanently eliminates lead-based paint or hazards and requires certified abatement workers and firms.

Lead-based paint inspection

An inspection determines the presence and location of lead-based paint on components using XRF or lab analysis and does not assess hazards.

Risk assessment

A risk assessment identifies lead-based paint hazards such as deteriorated paint, dust, and soil, and provides options for controlling them; it is performed by a certified risk assessor.

Clearance examination

A clearance examination is performed after abatement or renovation to confirm lead dust levels are below applicable standards; the federal RRP Rule uses cleaning verification instead.

Authorized state program

EPA may authorize a state or Tribal program to administer and enforce the RRP Rule; the program must be at least as protective as the federal rule.

Tribal program coverage

Tribal programs may be authorized for specific Tribes; work on Tribal lands may be subject to the Tribal program rather than the state program.

Multi-jurisdiction compliance

Firms working in multiple jurisdictions must verify whether each state or Tribe is authorized and comply with the applicable program's certification and work practice rules.