A building constructed in 1975 is being renovated. Paint samples test positive for lead at 2.5 mg/cm². What lead abatement requirements apply?
Correct Answer
B) Full EPA RRP certification required
Paint with lead content of 1.0 mg/cm² or 0.5% by weight is considered lead-based paint. EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires certification for work on pre-1978 buildings with lead-based paint.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
CORRECT_ANSWER - The EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to all renovation work on buildings constructed before 1978 that contain lead-based paint. Paint is considered lead-based when it contains 1.0 mg/cm² or more of lead, and at 2.5 mg/cm², this paint significantly exceeds that threshold. Any contractor performing renovation work on such buildings must be EPA RRP certified and follow specific lead-safe work practices. The building's 1975 construction date and the paint's lead content of 2.5 mg/cm² clearly trigger the full EPA RRP certification requirements.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Standard lead-safe work practices required
While OSHA standards may also apply depending on worker exposure levels, the primary requirement triggered by the building age and lead content is EPA RRP certification, making this answer incomplete.
Option C: OSHA lead standard applies if exposure exceeds PEL
While lead-safe work practices are required, this answer is incomplete because it doesn't specify the need for EPA RRP certification, which is mandatory for this situation.
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