A renovation project involves disturbing 280 square feet of painted surfaces in a building constructed in 1968. What lead-safe work practice requirement applies?
Correct Answer
D) EPA RRP Rule compliance required
The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to renovations disturbing more than 6 square feet of painted surfaces per room in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, requiring certified renovators and lead-safe work practices.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to renovation activities that disturb more than 6 square feet of painted surfaces per room (or 20 square feet on exterior surfaces) in housing built before 1978 and child-occupied facilities. Since this project involves 280 square feet in a 1968 building, it exceeds the threshold and requires EPA RRP Rule compliance, including use of certified renovators and lead-safe work practices.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No special requirements since it's under 500 square feet
This is incorrect because the EPA RRP Rule threshold is 6 square feet per room for interior surfaces, not 500 square feet. The 280 square feet significantly exceeds the 6 square foot trigger, so special lead-safe work practice requirements definitely apply.
Option B: Full lead abatement by certified contractor required
Full lead abatement is not required for renovation work. The EPA RRP Rule requires lead-safe work practices and certified renovators, but not complete lead abatement. Abatement is a separate, more intensive process typically required only when lead hazards must be permanently eliminated.
Option C: Only notification to local authorities required
While notification may be part of compliance, simply notifying local authorities is insufficient. The EPA RRP Rule requires comprehensive lead-safe work practices including containment, cleanup verification, and use of EPA-certified renovators, not just notification.
Memory Technique
Remember 'Six and Seventy-Eight': EPA RRP Rule kicks in at 6 square feet of disturbance in buildings built before 1978.
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