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Is there one document available that includes the latest version of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, with all amendments added to their associated locations, in complete form, and not including the preamble?
Answer: Yes. Visit the RRP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/lead/answers-frequent-questions-about-epas-lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-rrp-rule Question Number: 23002-19407 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Will insurance premiums go up for contractors covered by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule that work in homes and child-occupied facilities with lead-based paint?
The practice of carrying insurance to cover work in older homes from potential lead poisoning damages is not new. The RRP Rule, because it sets a clear standard of care and allows contractors to demonstrate that they meet that standard by taking appropriate training and using proper work practices, could…
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I am planning to renovate my home. How can I find a lead-safe certified firm?
EPA has a searchable database to help you locate lead-safe certified firms near you at: https://cdxapps.epa.gov/ocspp-oppt-lead/firm-location-search . In addition, you can call EPA's lead hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) if you have questions. Question Number: 23002-18044 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How much will it cost contractors to comply with the RRP Rule?
Answer: In order to comply with the RRP rule, renovators will incur costs for EPA certification and costs to take a training course from an EPA-accredited training provider, as well as for supplies needed in order to carry out the required lead-safe work practices designed to reduce exposure to lead…
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Can renovator training courses, both initial and refresher courses, be taught online or via distance learning?
Answer: The final Renovation, Repair and Painting regulation, like the abatement program, permits the use of alternative training techniques (e.g., video training, computer-based training) as a supplement to the hands-on skills assessment, or as a substitute for the lecture portion of the training course requirements outlined in § 745.225. In…
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How long will it take EPA to process my application to be a lead-safe certified firm?
EPA is required to process your application to be a lead-safe certified firm within 90 days of receipt. In most instances, properly-completed firm applications are processed in about one month. Question Number: 23002-17543 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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If a remodeling company that is a certified firm uses all contractual workers rather than employees, must each contractual worker be a certified renovator, or can the workers be trained on the job by a certified renovator employed by the firm?
Firms hiring contractual workers may provide the certified renovator that oversees the renovation project and provides on-the-job training to contractual workers and other non-certified workers. Question Number: 23002-18377 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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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 that takes responsibility for ensuring…
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If there are differences among EPA's, HUD's, and my State's lead-safe work and housing requirements, which ones do I have to comply with?
You must comply with all applicable requirements. The initial 8-hour renovator training course will teach you how to perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively in compliance with the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Safe Housing Rule. The RRP…
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What about a situation where the homeowner is acting as their own general contractor and hires multiple companies to do different portions of the work? In this situation, would each business participating be required to follow the rules and assign a separate certified renovator to supervise their portion of the work including separate containment?
Answer: While the homeowner may be performing the role of general contractor by hiring firms and organizing their work, the homeowner is not performing, offering, or claiming to perform a renovation and therefore does not need to be a certified firm. The firms hired by the homeowner to perform renovation…
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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?
Answer: 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 be using in performing their assigned…
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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 knowledge and…
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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 has prepared a sample…
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Will boiling my water help?
No. Boiling water will NOT reduce nitrate levels. In fact, it will make the level of nitrate worse because some of the water will evaporate but the nitrate will not. This increases the concentration of nitrate in water.
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How can I find a certified renovation firm in my area?
EPA’s website includes a search tool that allows consumers to find certified firms in their area. You can find this search tool at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/ocspp-oppt-lead/firm-location-search . Alternatively, you can contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD [5323] for a list of contractors in your area. Question Number: 23002-16209 Find a…
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