Resident & Occupant Protection Flashcards
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Which statement about the RRP Rule's applicability to zero-bedroom (studio) dwellings is CORRECT?
Answer: Studio apartments built before 1978 are covered by the RRP Rule
All residential dwellings built before 1978, regardless of size or number of bedrooms, are covered by the RRP Rule.
Which of the following is specifically EXEMPT from the EPA RRP Rule?
Answer: Housing for the elderly with no children under 6 present
Housing designated solely for the elderly or persons with disabilities (with no children under 6) is exempt from the RRP Rule.
The health effects of childhood lead poisoning include which of the following long-term impacts?
Answer: Learning disabilities, reduced IQ, and behavioral problems
Even low-level lead exposure in children causes irreversible neurological damage including reduced IQ, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders.
A renovation firm working in a pre-1978 home is asked by the owner to work while children are present to reduce disruption. The firm must:
Answer: Refuse to work until the children are removed from the renovation area
The RRP Rule requires that children be removed from the renovation work area — not just supervised in another room — until cleaning verification is complete.
In a child-occupied facility renovation, what special consideration applies to the timing of the renovation?
Answer: Work should be scheduled when children are not present, such as evenings, weekends, or school breaks
Best practice and regulatory intent requires scheduling child-occupied facility renovations when children are not present — evenings, weekends, or breaks.
Under the RRP Rule, which of the following is a required element of the pre-renovation disclosure process?
Answer: Obtaining proof of receipt (signature or certificate of mailing) from the owner or occupant
The renovation firm must obtain proof of pamphlet delivery, either through a signed acknowledgment or a certificate of mailing if no signature can be obtained.