EPA Training & Certification Requirements

Question 1

Who administers the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification program at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

HUD

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CDC

Question 2

How long is an EPA-certified renovator's initial certification valid before refresher training is required?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

10 years

Question 3

What is the minimum duration of the initial EPA renovator certification training course?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

16 hours

Answer

24 hours

Question 4

Under the EPA RRP Rule, which type of facility requires a certified renovator when lead paint is disturbed?

Accepted Answer

Pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities

Answer

Commercial office buildings

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Industrial warehouses

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Government buildings constructed after 1990

Question 5

What must an EPA-certified firm do before beginning renovation work covered by the RRP Rule?

Accepted Answer

Provide the owner and occupants with the EPA 'Renovate Right' pamphlet

Answer

File a report with the local health department

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Obtain a special permit from the EPA

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Submit a work plan to OSHA

Question 6

Which entity must be certified under the EPA RRP Rule — the individual worker, the company, or both?

Accepted Answer

Both the firm and at least one individual certified renovator must be present

Answer

Only the individual renovator

Answer

Only the firm (company)

Answer

Neither — only state licensing is needed