EPA Resident & Occupant Protection 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident refuses to sign the acknowledgment form for receipt of the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet. What should the renovator do?
- Note the refusal on the form and have a witness sign, then proceed with renovation (Correct answer)
- Refuse to begin renovation work until the resident signs
- Begin work anyway since the pamphlet was offered in good faith
- File a complaint with the local EPA office before proceeding
Correct answer: Note the refusal on the form and have a witness sign, then proceed with renovation
If a resident refuses to sign, the renovator must note the refusal on the form, have a witness sign, and can then proceed with the renovation.
Question 2: Under the RRP Rule, a renovation is considered an 'emergency' renovation when:
- It is immediately necessary to safeguard health and safety or prevent damage to property (Correct answer)
- The homeowner requests expedited scheduling to meet a moving deadline
- The renovation must be completed within 7 days due to permit expiration
- The renovation involves lead-contaminated water pipes or plumbing
Correct answer: It is immediately necessary to safeguard health and safety or prevent damage to property
Emergency renovations are those required immediately to protect health, safety, or property — not projects with owner-imposed time constraints.
Question 3: What is the maximum allowable distance between occupant living areas and the renovation work area without requiring relocation assistance?
- There is no specific distance requirement — the work area must simply be effectively contained (Correct answer)
- At least 15 feet of separation between the work area and occupied rooms
- At least 25 feet of separation for interior renovation work
- The entire building must be vacated for all lead renovation work
Correct answer: There is no specific distance requirement — the work area must simply be effectively contained
The RRP Rule does not mandate a specific distance; instead, effective containment must prevent dust migration to occupied areas.
Question 4: Pet food and water bowls found in an interior lead renovation work area should be:
- Removed or covered to prevent contamination before work begins (Correct answer)
- Left in place since pets are not protected by the RRP Rule
- Covered with plastic sheeting only if animals are present during work
- Reported to the property owner but not handled by the renovation firm
Correct answer: Removed or covered to prevent contamination before work begins
Pets can ingest lead dust from contaminated food or water, so bowls and bedding should be removed or covered before renovation begins.
Question 5: When must the work area be available for re-occupancy by residents following lead renovation?
- Only after cleaning verification has been successfully completed (Correct answer)
- Immediately after all workers have left the premises
- After a mandatory 24-hour waiting period, regardless of cleaning status
- After the renovation firm has filed a completion notice with the EPA
Correct answer: Only after cleaning verification has been successfully completed
Residents may only re-occupy the work area after the renovation firm has completed and passed the cleaning verification process.
Question 6: What lead hazard information must be included in the pre-renovation notification for multi-family housing common areas?
- The nature of the renovation, the dates, the firm's name and certification number, and advice to keep children away (Correct answer)
- Only the renovation start date and expected duration
- The EPA's lead hotline number and a list of approved test kits
- A floor plan showing the lead-affected surfaces and areas
Correct answer: The nature of the renovation, the dates, the firm's name and certification number, and advice to keep children away
Pre-renovation notice for common areas in multi-family housing must identify the renovation firm, project details, timing, and instruct residents to keep children away.
EPA Resident & Occupant Protection 2
A resident refuses to sign the acknowledgment form for receipt of the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet.
What should the renovator do?