EPA Resident & Occupant Protection 2

Question 1

A resident refuses to sign the acknowledgment form for receipt of the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet. What should the renovator do?

Accepted Answer

Note the refusal on the form and have a witness sign, then proceed with renovation

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

It is immediately necessary to safeguard health and safety or prevent damage to property

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

There is no specific distance requirement — the work area must simply be effectively contained

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Removed or covered to prevent contamination before work begins

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Only after cleaning verification has been successfully completed

Answer

Residents may only re-occupy the work area after the renovation firm has completed and passed the cleaning verification process.

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