A renovation project in a 1972 home will disturb 15 square feet of painted trim. The contractor is not RRP certified. What must they do under Oregon lead regulations?
Correct Answer
A) Hire an RRP certified contractor for the work
Since the work disturbs more than 6 sq ft in pre-1978 housing, it requires RRP certification. The contractor must either get certified or hire certified personnel.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Oregon lead regulations and EPA RRP rules, any renovation work in pre-1978 housing that disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surfaces requires RRP certification. Since this 1972 home project disturbs 15 square feet and the contractor lacks RRP certification, they must hire an RRP certified contractor to perform the work. This ensures compliance with lead-safe work practices.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Test the paint before proceeding
Testing paint is not sufficient to proceed without RRP certification. Even if testing shows lead presence or absence, the regulations still require RRP certified personnel to perform the work when disturbing more than 6 square feet in pre-1978 housing. Testing alone doesn't substitute for proper certification requirements.
Option C: Proceed with standard work practices
Standard work practices are inadequate for lead-safe renovation. Pre-1978 homes are presumed to contain lead paint, and disturbing 15 square feet triggers RRP requirements. Standard practices don't include the specialized containment, cleanup, and disposal procedures mandated by lead regulations.
Option D: Only provide the EPA lead pamphlet
Providing the EPA lead pamphlet is a required disclosure but doesn't satisfy the RRP certification requirement. The pamphlet informs occupants about lead hazards but doesn't authorize uncertified contractors to perform work that disturbs significant amounts of painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing.
Memory Technique
Remember '6 and '78': More than 6 square feet in pre-1978 housing = RRP required. No certification = hire certified help.
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