Frequent Questions

General Information About the RRP Rule

Does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule apply to states and local governments?
How can I find a certified renovation firm in my area?
How do I know if my house has lead-based paint?
How long will it take EPA to process my application to be a lead-safe certified firm?
How much will it cost contractors to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?
I am a firm and there are no training providers offering classes near me. What do I do?
I am a renovation firm and I have contracted for a renovation in a pre-1978 home to begin on or after April 22, 2010. None of my people have taken the lead-safe certified renovator training yet. I found out the Certified Renovator classes near me are all full until after April 22, 2010. What should I do?
I am planning to renovate my home. How can I find a lead-safe certified firm?
I have hired a firm to renovate my home, but now I am concerned about whether the firm is a lead-safe certified firm. How can I find out?
I operate a renovation firm and I have heard that my state will adopt its own lead Renovation, Repair and Painting program. Do I have to also be certified by EPA?
I took a class to be a Certified Renovator and my firm applied for firm certification before April 22, 2010, but my firm does not have its certificate yet. What do we do?
If there are differences among EPA's, HUD's, and my State's lead-safe work and housing requirements, which ones do I have to comply with?
Is it a violation of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) for a homeowner to hire a firm that is not certified?
Is there one document available that includes the latest version of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, with all amendments added to their associated locations, in complete form, and not including the preamble?
My school district will be performing asbestos abatement in a kindergarten classroom that was built before 1978. Do the asbestos abatement workers also need to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?
What does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule require?
What happens if my firm is in the middle of a renovation job on April 22, 2010? My firm is not certified and none of my employees have taken the lead-safe certified renovator training. What should I do?
What is the purpose of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?
What records will my firm be required to keep to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule?
Who is covered by the new Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?
Will insurance premiums go up for contractors covered by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule that work in homes and child-occupied facilities with lead-based paint?

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