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Is the certified renovator assigned to a specific project responsible for the work practices of other contractors on the project if the certified renovator is an employee of the general contractor of the project?
All firms performing renovations must ensure that all individuals performing renovation activities on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator. A firm acting as a general contractor may satisfy this requirement by hiring another certified firm
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My firm is performing a renovation in an unoccupied home that will be put up for sale when work is done. Does the RRP Rule apply to this renovation?
Yes. Temporarily unoccupied or vacant housing is not exempt from the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Question Number: 23002-19754 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead. Other Frequent Questions about the RRP Program General
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My firm is replacing windows in a condominium. Is this type of exterior work considered work in a common area, and if so, must other owners and occupants be informed about the job?
Exterior renovations of multi-unit target housing are considered renovations of a common area. A common area is a portion of a building that is generally accessible to all residents or users of the building. Renovations in common areas of multi-unit target housing, such as condominiums, must be
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The certified renovator is required to have proof of their certification at the work site. If the certified renovator provides on-the-job training to workers, does there need to be documentation of that training at the work site too?
No. Certified renovators must have with them at the work site copies of their initial course completion certificate and their most recent refresher course completion certificate. Certified renovators are also responsible for providing training to non-certified workers on the work practices they will
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To avoid harming the homeowner's grass and landscaping, may my firm fold up the plastic sheeting used for containment at night and re-use it the next day?
Yes, as long as your firm does so in a way that contains any dust and debris on the plastic. One way to accomplish this is to collect and remove the paint chips and debris from the plastic sheeting at the end of each day, mist the sheeting and fold it dirty side inward. Question Number: 23002-20687
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What are the requirements for covering doorways used to access the work area?
Doors used as an entrance to the work area must be covered with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in a manner that allows workers to pass through while confining dust and debris to the work area. Question Number: 23002-21413 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining
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What is a renovation?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule covers activities that modify an existing structure and that result in the disturbance of painted surfaces. All types of repair, remodeling, maintenance, modernization, and weatherization projects are covered, including projects performed as part
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What mil plastic is considered impermeable?
The regulation does not specify a particular thickness of plastic sheeting considered to be impermeable, but rather includes a performance standard. The performance standard requires firms to isolate the work area, prevent dust and debris from exiting and ensure plastic sheeting is not torn or
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What records will my firm be required to keep to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule?
The following records must be retained for three years following the completion of a renovation: Reports (if any) certifying that lead-based paint is not present; Records relating to the distribution of the lead pamphlet; and Documentation of compliance with the requirements of the regulation (EPA
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What training requirements apply to non-certified workers who have previous EPA/HUD lead-safe work practices training or accredited abatement supervisor or worker training?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires certified renovators to provide on-the-job training (OJT) to non-certified workers on the work practices they will be using in performing their assigned tasks. The amount of OJT needed and the topics that need to be covered depend on the
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When installing a roof, my firm does not create dust by directly sanding or cutting painted surfaces, but we do hammer the unpainted side of the lumber from above. Does the RRP Rule apply to this work?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. If hammering painted components, even on the unpainted side, disturbs paint, creating dust or chips, the RRP Rule applies. Question Number: 23002-23787 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent
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What, if any, additional requirements or liabilities exist if a homeowner independently removes the protective barriers and containment measures implemented by the firm during a renovation?
Before a firm begins a renovation, they are required to comply with all information distribution requirements under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and to post signs that clearly define the work area and warn occupants and other persons not involved in renovation activities to
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When multiple contractors are involved in a single renovation, must every contractor provide pre-renovation education? Can a certified firm assign its responsibility to a property management company?
All firms performing, offering or claiming to perform renovations are responsible for ensuring compliance with the pre-renovation education requirements of the RRP Rule. However, it is unnecessary for the same notifications and information to be given out repeatedly during a single renovation
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When must scaffolding and vertical shrouding be used on an exterior renovation when other buildings are in close proximity to the work area?
The certified renovator or a worker under the direction of the certified renovator must contain the work area so that dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being performed. The certified renovator must be on site while the containment is established and is responsible
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Is a nursery/daycare center subject to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
Generally no. Nursery/daycare centers are generally not subject to AHERA because they generally do not fall within the definition of “school” under AHERA or the asbestos in schools rule. However, if a nursery/daycare center did fall within the definition of “school” (based on how a school is defined
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