Renovation Project Management & Training Flashcards

What is the process for a firm to become an EPA-certified renovation firm?

Answer: Submit an application and fee to the EPA and receive a firm certification number

Renovation firms must submit an application and pay a fee to the EPA (or an authorized state program) to receive firm certification and a certification number.

A certified renovator moves to a new employer. What happens to their individual EPA certification?

Answer: Their certification follows them and remains valid — it is tied to the individual, not the firm

Individual renovator certification belongs to the person, not the employer — it remains valid when changing employers.

Which federal agency administers the EPA RRP Rule in states that have not received EPA authorization to run their own program?

Answer: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA directly administers the RRP Rule in states without their own EPA-authorized lead renovation programs.

States with EPA-authorized RRP programs may have requirements that are:

Answer: As stringent as or more stringent than the federal EPA RRP Rule

Authorized state RRP programs must be at least as stringent as the federal EPA requirements and may add additional requirements.

Which document must a certified renovation firm provide to the owner of target housing upon completion of a renovation?

Answer: A copy of the renovation report including cleaning verification documentation

The renovation firm must provide the owner with a copy of the renovation report, including all compliance documentation and cleaning verification results.

Under the RRP Rule, which of the following requires a renovation firm to update its certification?

Answer: A change in the firm's legal name or ownership structure

Changes to a firm's legal name or ownership require updating the EPA firm certification to maintain accurate records.