C33 Regulations and Procedures for Lead-Based Paint Abatement 2

Question 1

Under EPA's RRP Rule, a firm performing renovation that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing must be certified by whom?

Accepted Answer

EPA or an EPA-authorized state program

Answer

The local building department

Answer

OSHA

Answer

The paint manufacturer

Question 2

What is the minimum square footage of interior painted surface that must be disturbed before the RRP Rule applies?

Accepted Answer

6 square feet

Answer

2 square feet

Answer

12 square feet

Answer

20 square feet

Question 3

Under the RRP Rule, which lead paint testing method provides immediate results at the job site?

Accepted Answer

EPA-recognized test kits (chemical spot tests)

Answer

Laboratory X-ray fluorescence

Answer

Certified inspector visual assessment only

Answer

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry

Question 4

What post-renovation cleaning verification procedure is required under the RRP Rule for interior surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning verification using wet disposable cloths compared to the EPA cleaning verification card

Answer

Visual inspection only

Answer

Dust wipe sampling analyzed by a laboratory

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Air monitoring for lead particles

Question 5

Under California law, who must receive the EPA pamphlet 'Renovate Right' before renovation work begins in pre-1978 housing?

Accepted Answer

The property owner and, for rental properties, the tenants of affected units

Answer

Only the contractor's employees

Answer

The local fire department

Answer

The nearest hospital

Question 6

What is the definition of 'lead-based paint' under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

Paint with lead content equal to or exceeding 1.0 mg/cm2 or 0.5% by weight

Answer

Any paint containing detectable levels of lead

Answer

Paint manufactured before 1960

Answer

Only paint with visible white lead pigment