A contractor renovates a kitchen in a home built in 1965. The project cost is $15,000. What lead-safe work practice is required?
Correct Answer
A) EPA RRP certification and containment
All renovation work in pre-1978 homes requires EPA RRP certification and lead-safe work practices regardless of project cost.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option A is correct. Any renovation work in a pre-1978 home requires EPA RRP certification and lead-safe containment practices, regardless of project cost or scope. The 1965 construction date places this home squarely within the pre-1978 category where lead-based paint was commonly used.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Lead testing only if requested by homeowner
Option B is wrong. Lead testing at homeowner request is not a substitute for required RRP certification and lead-safe practices. The EPA RRP rule is triggered by the age of the home (pre-1978), not by whether the homeowner requests testing.
Option C: No special requirements for projects under $20,000
Option C is wrong. There is no project cost exemption under EPA RRP rules. A $15,000 project in a pre-1978 home is fully subject to RRP requirements. Cost thresholds are not a factor in determining lead-safe work practice requirements.
Option D: Warning signs posted outside the home
Option D is wrong. Posting warning signs alone does not satisfy EPA RRP requirements. The full protocol includes firm certification, worker training, lead-safe work practices, and proper containment and cleanup — not just signage.
Memory Technique
Pre-1978 = always RRP. Think of it as a hard rule with no exceptions based on cost, project size, or homeowner preference. '78 or earlier, lead safety is required — no matter the dollar amount.'
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