EPA Pre-Renovation Education & Disclosure

Question 1

What is the title of the EPA-required pamphlet that must be distributed to residents before renovation work begins in pre-1978 housing?

Accepted Answer

Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools

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Safety First: Lead Paint Hazard Information for Homeowners

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Protect Your Family: A Complete Lead Hazard Guide

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Lead-Safe Living: EPA Guidelines for Renovation

Question 2

For a planned renovation in tenant-occupied pre-1978 housing, at least how many days before work begins must the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet be provided to the owner and tenants?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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7 days

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30 days

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90 days

Question 3

Which type of residential property is subject to the EPA's pre-renovation education and disclosure requirements under the RRP Rule?

Accepted Answer

Target housing built before 1978

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All residential housing built before 1990

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Any home where children under 18 reside

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All residential buildings constructed before 1985

Question 4

In owner-occupied target housing, when must the renovator provide the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet to the owner?

Accepted Answer

Before the renovation begins

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At least 60 days before renovation begins

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At least 7 days before renovation begins

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On the first day of renovation work

Question 5

Which of the following is specifically EXCLUDED from the definition of 'target housing' under the EPA's RRP Rule?

Accepted Answer

Housing built for the elderly or persons with disabilities where no children under 6 reside

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A two-family home built in 1965

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An apartment building constructed in 1972

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A single-family home built in 1976

Question 6

For renovations in a child-occupied facility, who must receive the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet before work begins?

Accepted Answer

The owner of the building and an adult representative of the child-occupied facility

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Only the building owner

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Only the parents of children who use the facility

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The state environmental agency and the building owner

Question 7

If a certified inspector has tested a pre-1978 home and determined it contains no lead-based paint, what effect does this have on the pre-renovation disclosure requirements?

Accepted Answer

The RRP Rule does not apply, so no pre-renovation disclosure is required

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Disclosure is still required, but the 'lead-free' finding can be noted

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Disclosure is required only if renovation disturbs more than 6 square feet

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Only the state lead program must be notified, not the occupants