Containment Setup & Waste Disposal Flashcards

What is the minimum number of warning signs required at an interior lead renovation work area?

Answer: At least one sign at each entry point to the work area

The RRP Rule requires warning signs posted at all entry points to the renovation work area to alert occupants and visitors.

How should a renovator handle interior air when containment is removed after completing lead renovation work?

Answer: Use a HEPA air purifier or negative air machine to filter airborne particles before reopening the space

HEPA air filtration helps capture residual airborne lead particles after containment removal, preventing exposure to occupants re-entering the space.

Ground cover sheeting used for exterior lead renovation must remain in place until:

Answer: All renovation work is complete and all waste is collected from the sheeting

Exterior ground cover sheeting must stay in place throughout the entire renovation and until all waste has been collected from it.

What must a renovator do before resuming work the next day at an interior lead renovation site?

Answer: Check that containment is still intact and sheeting has not shifted or torn

Before resuming work, the renovator must inspect containment barriers to ensure they remain intact and effective.

Under the RRP Rule, what is required before occupants can re-enter a lead renovation work area?

Answer: The area must pass cleaning verification or visual inspection per RRP standards

The work area must pass the RRP cleaning verification process or a visual inspection before occupants — especially children and pregnant women — re-enter.

Which of the following actions is prohibited during interior lead renovation containment setup?

Answer: Using fans to create positive air pressure that pushes air out of the work area

Creating positive pressure pushes lead-contaminated air outward into clean areas; negative pressure (or neutral) is required to contain dust.