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EPA RRP Rule: Enforcement

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EPA RRP Rule Enforcement One of the most frequently asked questions we get in class is: If I don’t register my firm, how would the EPA know that I am working in target housing? There are several ways that the EPA can discover if you are working in target housing. Remember you are working in […]

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Visual Inspection Procedure

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Visual Inspection Procedure Completing a thorough visual inspection procedure after your initial cleanup is essential to completing a successful renovation.  After completing your initial cleanup put on boot covers and grab a bright flashlight.  Using adequate lighting during both cleaning and inspection will highlight particles left in the work area. Start your visual inspection procedure […]

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EPA RRP Rule Exclusions

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EPA RRP Rule Exclusions The Renovation, Repair and Painting Final Rule (RRP Rule) has outlined some renovation circumstances in which exclusions apply.  We want to stress that it may not be a good idea to take advantage of these exclusions. Renovation activities where affected components do not contain lead-based paint. Remember even if you test […]

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Painting Company Training Requirements

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We have put together a good starting guide for painting companies and the training they should consider below.  If you have questions, comments, or you feel like something should be added please let us know. Training Needed Frequency Needed Hours Admin Employee Production Employee Subs Supervisor Top Leader Title Safety Director 10 Hour OSHA Outreach […]

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Lead Renovator Frequently Asked Questions

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Lead Renovator Frequently Asked Questions Throughout the year, we are asked several questions while we teach the EPA Certified Lead Renovator Initial and Refresher training.  We thought it would make sense to start a list of the questions with the answers we found for you on our site.  Below you will find the questions and […]

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EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Individual Certification

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EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Individual Certification EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Individual Certification is required for any contractor working in target housing or child-occupied facilities.  Target housing is any house built prior to 1978.  Although there are a couple exceptions to target housing.  We feel the best-practice is to treat any environment […]

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Renovation Repair and Painting Final Rule

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Renovation, Repair and Painting Final Rule (RRP Rule) The Renovation, Repair and Painting Final Rule (RRP Rule) addresses activities that disturb lead-based paint in target housing and child-occupied facilities. Target housing is defined as any home or residential unit built on or before December 31, 1977, except: Housing designated for the elderly or persons with […]

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RRP Rule – Firm Certification

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RRP Rule – Firm Certification The Renovation, Repair and Painting Final Rule (RRP Rule) requires that all covered renovations be performed by certified firms using certified renovators and other trained workers. Certification is active for 5 years and allows the firm to perform renovations in any non-authorized state or Native American Tribal Area (although states, […]

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Exterior Cleanup Requirements

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Exterior Cleanup Requirements Exterior Cleanup Requirements are extremely important.  Lead contaminated soil can poison those exposed, making exterior cleanup equally as important as interior cleanup. If work takes place on an exterior porch or stairwell, HEPA vacuuming, wet cleaning and mopping, in addition to a thorough visual inspection, should be used to clean the work […]