EPA Renovation Project Management & Training 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long must EPA RRP records (such as renovation reports and acknowledgment forms) be retained by a certified renovation firm?
- At least 3 years from the completion of the renovation (Correct answer)
- At least 1 year from the completion of the renovation
- At least 5 years from the completion of the renovation
- At least 10 years from the completion of the renovation
Correct answer: At least 3 years from the completion of the renovation
Under the RRP Rule, renovation firms must retain all required records for at least 3 years following completion of the renovation.
Question 2: What must be included in the renovation report that a certified renovator prepares at the end of a project?
- Copies of signed acknowledgments, records of test kit results, training records, and cleaning verification documentation (Correct answer)
- Only the name and address of the property and renovation start date
- A list of all workers and their social security numbers for tax purposes
- Photographs of all surfaces tested and a summary of materials used
Correct answer: Copies of signed acknowledgments, records of test kit results, training records, and cleaning verification documentation
The renovation report must compile all required RRP documentation including acknowledgments, test results, worker training records, and cleaning verification.
Question 3: If a certified renovator is not physically present at a job site at all times, what is required?
- The renovator must be available by phone and another trained worker must be on-site at all times (Correct answer)
- A second certified renovator must be present whenever the primary renovator is absent
- A licensed inspector must supervise the work in the renovator's absence
- Work must stop whenever the certified renovator leaves the site
Correct answer: The renovator must be available by phone and another trained worker must be on-site at all times
The certified renovator must be accessible by phone and must have ensured that all workers are trained and following lead-safe practices.
Question 4: What penalty can the EPA impose on a renovation firm for a knowing or willful violation of the RRP Rule?
- Civil penalties up to $37,500 per violation per day (Correct answer)
- Criminal fines up to $500 per violation only
- License suspension for up to 6 months
- A written warning for first-time violations only
Correct answer: Civil penalties up to $37,500 per violation per day
The EPA can impose civil penalties of up to $37,500 per violation per day for RRP Rule violations, with higher penalties for willful or knowing violations.
Question 5: A renovation firm that is not EPA-certified performs renovation work in pre-1978 housing. This constitutes:
- A violation of the RRP Rule, subject to EPA enforcement and civil penalties (Correct answer)
- An administrative oversight requiring only notification to the EPA
- A minor infraction handled solely by the state building department
- A violation only if lead-based paint was actually disturbed
Correct answer: A violation of the RRP Rule, subject to EPA enforcement and civil penalties
Performing regulated renovation work without EPA or state certification is a direct violation of the RRP Rule and subject to significant civil penalties.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the role of a 'certified renovator' under the EPA RRP Rule?
- An individual who has completed accredited training and is responsible for directing lead-safe work practices on renovations (Correct answer)
- A company that holds an EPA renovation firm certification
- A state-licensed contractor who has completed the EPA's online lead awareness module
- An EPA employee assigned to inspect renovation projects for compliance
Correct answer: An individual who has completed accredited training and is responsible for directing lead-safe work practices on renovations
A certified renovator is an individual who has completed EPA-accredited training and is personally responsible for directing and overseeing RRP compliance on projects.
EPA Renovation Project Management & Training 2
How long must EPA RRP records (such as renovation reports and acknowledgment forms) be retained by a certified renovation firm?