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My firm installs carpets. Sometimes there is no need to remove an existing carpet before installing the new carpet, but sometimes there is. How do I know when I need to comply with the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?

If when installing the carpet, you disrupt six square feet or less of painted surface per room, the job is not covered by the RRP Rule.

Question Number: 23002-19749

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