Most frequently asked questions about the EPA's RRP Rule on working around lead-based paint

From Bill Robinson and Train2ReBuild

Do you have a lot of questions about EPA's newly enacted RRP Rule? You are not alone.

Listed below are questions most frequently looked up on the EPA's website. Click on the links to find out the answers.

1. How much will it cost contractors to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?

2. Is it a violation of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) for a homeowner to hire a firm that is not certified?           

3. Who is covered by the new Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?   

4. Do test results from a certified renovator using an EPA recognized test kit (40 CFR § 745.83) become an official part of the lead-based paint testing record for that house thus negating the need for a certified lead inspector or certified lead risk assessor to conduct the inspection in that area of the house? Can a certified renovator conduct a complete lead-based paint inspection and give the property owner as an inspection report?

5. If I mist and HEPA vacuum the plastic sheeting used by my firm for interior containment, can I move and re-use plastic sheeting on the same day and job?