EPA Lead Paint Testing & Identification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following surfaces is NOT required to be tested or assumed to contain lead under the RRP Rule for pre-1978 housing?
- Unpainted wood surfaces (Correct answer)
- Interior window sills
- Exterior door frames
- Interior walls with peeling paint
Correct answer: Unpainted wood surfaces
Only painted or coated surfaces are subject to the RRP Rule; unpainted wood surfaces are not covered.
Question 2: A test kit is used on a painted surface and produces an inconclusive result. Under the RRP Rule, this surface must be treated as:
- Containing lead-based paint (Correct answer)
- Free of lead-based paint
- Requiring re-testing with a different kit
- Requiring professional lab analysis only
Correct answer: Containing lead-based paint
An inconclusive result from a test kit means the renovator must treat the surface as though it contains lead-based paint.
Question 3: Which year is the key cutoff for target housing under the EPA RRP Rule?
- 1978 (Correct answer)
- 1980
- 1976
- 1972
Correct answer: 1978
The RRP Rule applies to housing built before 1978, when residential use of lead-based paint was banned in the US.
Question 4: What documentation is required when a renovator determines a surface does NOT contain lead based on test results?
- A report describing the test results and the surfaces tested (Correct answer)
- Only a verbal statement to the building owner
- A certificate from the EPA confirming the results
- No documentation is required if the test is negative
Correct answer: A report describing the test results and the surfaces tested
Renovators must create and retain a report that describes the testing results, including the surfaces tested and kits used.
Question 5: Child-occupied facilities covered by the RRP Rule include which of the following?
- Day care centers built before 1978 (Correct answer)
- Elementary schools built after 1978
- Offices in pre-1978 buildings
- Retail stores in pre-1978 buildings
Correct answer: Day care centers built before 1978
Child-occupied facilities built before 1978, such as day care centers, are covered under the EPA RRP Rule.
Question 6: If a dwelling was built in 1985, which statement about the EPA RRP Rule is correct?
- The RRP Rule does not apply because the home was built after 1977 (Correct answer)
- The RRP Rule applies because lead paint was still sold in stores in 1985
- The RRP Rule applies only if children live in the home
- The RRP Rule requires testing but not lead-safe work practices
Correct answer: The RRP Rule does not apply because the home was built after 1977
The RRP Rule only applies to housing and child-occupied facilities built before January 1, 1978, so an 1985 home is exempt.
EPA Lead Paint Testing & Identification 2
Which of the following surfaces is NOT required to be tested or assumed to contain lead under the RRP Rule for pre-1978 housing?