EPA Pre-Renovation Education & Disclosure 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the title of the EPA-required pamphlet that must be distributed to residents before renovation work begins in pre-1978 housing?
- Safety First: Lead Paint Hazard Information for Homeowners
- Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools (Correct answer)
- Protect Your Family: A Complete Lead Hazard Guide
- Lead-Safe Living: EPA Guidelines for Renovation
Correct answer: Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools
The EPA requires distribution of the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet (or an EPA-approved equivalent) before renovation work begins in target housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978.
Question 2: For a planned renovation in tenant-occupied pre-1978 housing, at least how many days before work begins must the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet be provided to the owner and tenants?
- 7 days
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
Correct answer: 60 days
Under 40 CFR 745.84, for planned renovations in tenant-occupied target housing, the pamphlet must be provided to the owner and each tenant at least 60 days before the renovation begins.
Question 3: Which type of residential property is subject to the EPA's pre-renovation education and disclosure requirements under the RRP Rule?
- All residential housing built before 1990
- Target housing built before 1978 (Correct answer)
- Any home where children under 18 reside
- All residential buildings constructed before 1985
Correct answer: Target housing built before 1978
The RRP Rule applies to 'target housing,' defined as housing built before 1978, which is when the CPSC banned lead-based paint for residential use.
Question 4: In owner-occupied target housing, when must the renovator provide the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet to the owner?
- At least 60 days before renovation begins
- At least 7 days before renovation begins
- Before the renovation begins (Correct answer)
- On the first day of renovation work
Correct answer: Before the renovation begins
For owner-occupied target housing, the pamphlet must be provided to the owner before the renovation begins; there is no specific number of days required, unlike tenant-occupied properties.
Question 5: Which of the following is specifically EXCLUDED from the definition of 'target housing' under the EPA's RRP Rule?
- A two-family home built in 1965
- An apartment building constructed in 1972
- Housing built for the elderly or persons with disabilities where no children under 6 reside (Correct answer)
- A single-family home built in 1976
Correct answer: Housing built for the elderly or persons with disabilities where no children under 6 reside
The RRP Rule explicitly excludes housing built for the elderly or disabled persons where no children under age 6 reside, since the primary concern is protecting young children from lead exposure.
Question 6: For renovations in a child-occupied facility, who must receive the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet before work begins?
- Only the building owner
- Only the parents of children who use the facility
- The owner of the building and an adult representative of the child-occupied facility (Correct answer)
- The state environmental agency and the building owner
Correct answer: The owner of the building and an adult representative of the child-occupied facility
Before a renovation in a child-occupied facility, the pamphlet must be provided to both the building owner and an adult representative of the facility, such as the director or administrator.
Question 7: If a certified inspector has tested a pre-1978 home and determined it contains no lead-based paint, what effect does this have on the pre-renovation disclosure requirements?
- Disclosure is still required, but the 'lead-free' finding can be noted
- Disclosure is required only if renovation disturbs more than 6 square feet
- The RRP Rule does not apply, so no pre-renovation disclosure is required (Correct answer)
- Only the state lead program must be notified, not the occupants
Correct answer: The RRP Rule does not apply, so no pre-renovation disclosure is required
If a certified lead inspector has determined that a home contains no lead-based paint, it is not considered 'target housing' and the RRP Rule — including pre-renovation disclosure — does not apply.
EPA Pre-Renovation Education & Disclosure 1
What is the title of the EPA-required pamphlet that must be distributed to residents before renovation work begins in pre-1978 housing?