Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

    • Environmental Topics
    • Air
    • Bed Bugs
    • Chemicals and Toxics
    • Climate Change
    • Emergency Response
    • Environmental Information by Location
    • Environmental Justice
    • Greener Living
    • Health
    • Land, Waste, and Cleanup
    • Lead
    • Mold
    • Pesticides
    • Radon
    • Science Topics
    • Water Topics
    • A-Z Topic Index
    • Laws & Regulations
    • By Business Sector
    • By Topic
    • Compliance
    • Enforcement
    • Guidance
    • Laws and Executive Orders
    • Regulations
    • Report a Violation
    • Environmental Violations
    • Fraud, Waste or Abuse
    • About EPA
    • Our Mission and What We Do
    • EPA Administrator
    • Headquarters Offices
    • Regional Offices
    • Labs and Research Centers
    • Planning, Budget, and Results
    • Organization Chart
    • EPA History
    • Staff Directory
Lead
Contact Us

Does the RRP rule apply to contractors working on homes damaged by a hurricane or other natural disaster?

Damage from a major storm or other natural disaster could result in the need for emergency renovations.  Certain requirements of the RRP Rule do not apply to emergency renovations, which are renovation activities that were not planned but result from a sudden, unexpected event that, if not immediately attended to, presents a safety or public health hazard, or threatens equipment and/or property with significant damage.  

The information distribution requirements do not apply to emergency renovations.  Weather-based emergency renovations are also exempt from the warning sign, containment, waste handling, training, and certification requirements to the extent necessary to respond to the emergency.  These emergency renovations are not exempt from cleaning requirements, cleaning verification requirements, or recordkeeping requirements.  

Question Number: 23002-15678

Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.

Other Frequent Questions about the RRP Program

General Information
Renovations Covered by RRP
Pre-Renovation Education
Work Practice Standards

Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
Firm Certification
Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo
Renovator Certification and Training

Authorized State and Tribal Programs
Training Provider Accreditation

Enforcement and Inspections
Information for Do-It-Yourselfers

  • Lead Home
  • Learn About Lead
  • Protect Your Family
  • Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
  • Evaluating & Eliminating Lead-Based Paint Hazards
  • Real Estate Disclosure
  • Science and Technology
  • Lead Laws and Regulations
  • En español: Plomo
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on May 15, 2023
United States Environmental Protection Agency

Discover.

  • Accessibility Statement
  • Budget & Performance
  • Contracting
  • EPA www Web Snapshot
  • Grants
  • No FEAR Act Data
  • Plain Writing
  • Privacy
  • Privacy and Security Notice

Connect.

  • Data.gov
  • Inspector General
  • Jobs
  • Newsroom
  • Open Government
  • Regulations.gov
  • Subscribe
  • USA.gov
  • White House

Ask.

  • Contact EPA
  • EPA Disclaimers
  • Hotlines
  • FOIA Requests
  • Frequent Questions

Follow.