Your project requires removal of lead-based paint from a structure built in 1965. The work area is 150 square feet. What EPA certification is required for this work?
Correct Answer
B) RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) certification
EPA requires RRP certification for any work on pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities that disturbs lead-based paint, regardless of the square footage. The 6 square foot threshold applies to different regulations.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires certification for any work that disturbs lead-based paint in housing built before 1978 or child-occupied facilities. This applies regardless of the project size when lead-based paint is being removed. The structure built in 1965 falls under the pre-1978 housing category, making RRP certification mandatory. The 150 square feet area size is irrelevant for this specific requirement.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No certification required for projects under 200 square feet
This is incorrect because there is no 200 square foot exemption for lead-based paint removal work. The EPA RRP Rule applies to all projects involving lead-based paint disturbance in pre-1978 housing regardless of size.
Option C: General contractor license is sufficient
A general contractor license alone is not sufficient for lead-based paint work. The EPA specifically requires RRP certification for contractors performing renovation work that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing.
Option D: Only OSHA 10-hour training is required
OSHA 10-hour training covers general construction safety but does not meet EPA requirements for lead-based paint work. The EPA RRP certification is a separate and specific requirement for lead paint disturbance activities.
Memory Technique
Remember 'RRP for pre-78' - if the building was built before 1978 and you're disturbing paint, you need RRP certification, no exceptions for small jobs.
Reference Hint
EPA RRP Rule section in environmental regulations chapter, or lead-based paint requirements in the safety/health chapter
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