EPA Pre-Renovation Education & Disclosure 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the RRP Rule, how long must renovation firms retain records documenting pre-renovation disclosure to owners and occupants?
- 1 year following the renovation
- 3 years following the renovation (Correct answer)
- 5 years following the renovation
- 7 years following the renovation
Correct answer: 3 years following the renovation
The EPA RRP Rule requires renovation firms to retain all pre-renovation disclosure records, including signed acknowledgments or certificates of mailing, for 3 years following the renovation.
Question 2: If the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet is sent by mail rather than delivered in person, how many days before the renovation must it be mailed?
- 3 days
- 5 days
- 7 days (Correct answer)
- 14 days
Correct answer: 7 days
If the pamphlet is mailed rather than hand-delivered, it must be mailed at least 7 days before the renovation begins to account for standard mail delivery time.
Question 3: What must a renovator do if an adult occupant of target housing refuses to sign the acknowledgment of pamphlet receipt?
- The renovation cannot proceed until the occupant signs
- The renovator must notify the state agency before work begins
- The renovator must note the refusal and have at least one witness sign the documentation (Correct answer)
- The renovator must postpone the renovation for 30 days
Correct answer: The renovator must note the refusal and have at least one witness sign the documentation
When an occupant refuses to sign an acknowledgment, the renovator or a firm representative must note the refusal on the acknowledgment form and have at least one witness sign and date the form.
Question 4: What information must a renovation notice posted in a common area of a multi-unit building include?
- The names and certifications of all renovators working on the project
- A description of the nature and location of the renovation and the planned start date (Correct answer)
- The estimated total cost of the renovation project
- The lead content levels found in tested painted surfaces
Correct answer: A description of the nature and location of the renovation and the planned start date
Common area renovation notices must describe the nature and location of the renovation and state the planned start date so that residents can take appropriate precautions.
Question 5: For an emergency renovation that cannot be postponed, when must the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet be provided to occupants?
- Before the renovation begins, with no exceptions allowed
- Within 24 hours after work is completed
- Before work begins if possible, and in all cases within 30 days after completion (Correct answer)
- Within 60 days after work is completed
Correct answer: Before work begins if possible, and in all cases within 30 days after completion
For emergency renovations, the RRP Rule allows the pamphlet to be provided as soon as possible before or during the renovation, and in all cases within 30 days after the renovation is completed.
Question 6: Under what regulation is the EPA's pre-renovation education and disclosure requirement for lead-based paint codified?
- 40 CFR Part 50
- 40 CFR Part 745 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR Part 1926
- 40 CFR Part 261
Correct answer: 40 CFR Part 745
The EPA's RRP Rule, including all pre-renovation education requirements, is codified at 40 CFR Part 745, which covers lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures.
Question 7: When common areas of a multi-unit building are being renovated, which tenants must receive pre-renovation notification?
- Only tenants directly adjacent to the renovation work area
- All tenants in the building, regardless of proximity to the work (Correct answer)
- Only tenants with children under 6 years old
- Only tenants who formally request the information
Correct answer: All tenants in the building, regardless of proximity to the work
When common areas are renovated, the pre-renovation notice must be provided to all tenants of the affected housing, since lead dust can travel throughout a building and affect all occupants.
EPA Pre-Renovation Education & Disclosure 2
Under the RRP Rule, how long must renovation firms retain records documenting pre-renovation disclosure to owners and occupants?