Renovation Contractors Environmental Regulations and Hazardous Materials 3

Question 1

Under NESHAP regulations, how many working days before beginning a large demolition or renovation that may disturb regulated asbestos must written notification be submitted to regulators?

Accepted Answer

10 working days

Answer

5 working days

Answer

15 working days

Answer

30 working days

Question 2

Lead-contaminated dust is most commonly generated and found during renovation in which locations?

Accepted Answer

Window sills, window wells, and floors near doors and windows

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Behind interior walls and ceiling cavities

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Roof rafters and attic insulation

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Underground foundation walls and footings

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'encapsulation' as a lead paint hazard control method?

Accepted Answer

Applying a specially formulated coating that bonds to and permanently seals the lead paint surface

Answer

Removing all lead paint layers down to the bare wood or metal substrate

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Covering lead paint with a rigid overlay material such as aluminum capping or new drywall

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Treating lead paint with chemical strippers before applying new paint

Question 4

To legally perform regulated renovations in pre-1978 housing, what must a renovation firm obtain?

Accepted Answer

EPA firm certification and use of a trained EPA-certified renovator on site

Answer

A state contractor license only

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A surety bond of at least $100,000 per project

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Membership in an EPA-approved national trade association

Question 5

What PPE ensemble is required for workers performing cleanup after a lead paint renovation job?

Accepted Answer

Disposable coveralls, shoe covers, gloves, and a HEPA-filtered respirator

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Standard work gloves and steel-toed boots

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Hard hat, safety vest, and safety glasses only

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Standard N95 dust mask and latex exam gloves

Question 6

Which interior renovation activity is typically exempt from EPA RRP Rule requirements based on the size of the disturbance?

Accepted Answer

A minor repair disturbing less than 6 square feet of painted surface per room

Answer

Replacing windows in a 1965 single-family home

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Repainting an entire bedroom in a pre-1978 home

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Installing new flooring over old adhesive tile in a pre-1978 building

Question 7

Which agency must renovation contractors apply to in order to obtain an EPA RRP firm certification?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency or an EPA-authorized state program

Answer

State contractor licensing board

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)