An Oregon contractor is renovating a home built in 1968. The work involves disturbing 25 square feet of painted surfaces. According to Oregon lead-based paint regulations, what action is required?
Correct Answer
D) Use EPA RRP certified renovator and follow safe work practices
Work on pre-1978 homes disturbing 20+ sq ft of painted surfaces requires EPA RRP certification and safe work practices under Oregon regulations.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option D is correct. The home was built before 1978 (1968) and 25 sq ft of disturbed painted surfaces exceeds the 20 sq ft exterior threshold (and the 6 sq ft interior threshold per room). Oregon follows the EPA RRP Rule, requiring the contractor to use an EPA RRP certified renovator and follow prescribed safe work practices including containment and cleaning verification.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Obtain environmental impact assessment
Obtaining an environmental impact assessment is not a lead-paint regulatory requirement under Oregon's RRP rules. That process applies to large-scale environmental projects, not residential renovations.
Option B: Provide EPA lead pamphlet to owner only
Providing the EPA lead pamphlet to the owner only is insufficient. While distributing the pamphlet is one required step, it alone does not satisfy the obligation — the contractor must also use a certified renovator and follow safe work practices.
Option C: No special requirements apply
No special requirements apply is completely incorrect. A pre-1978 home with 25 sq ft of disturbed painted surfaces triggers full EPA RRP compliance requirements in Oregon.
Memory Technique
Think of RRP as a three-part package: Renovator certified + Rules followed + Pamphlet given. You need ALL THREE — the pamphlet alone is only 1 of 3. The number 25 > 20 (exterior threshold), so compliance is mandatory.
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