EPA RRP Review questions and answers
with solutions 2025
1978 - ANSWER The year lead paint was banned in all residential paint in the U.S.
Dust - ANSWER The primary form of LBL through which lead poisoning occurs in children in
residential homes.
Blood Lead Level Test - ANSWER The best way to determine whether a person/child has lead
poisoning.
.5% by weight - ANSWER Paint chips are positive for lead if the results by atomic absorption
(AAS) are above this percent.
1.0 mg/cm2 - ANSWER The RRP federal standard states paint is considered lead positive at or
above the level of this from the XRF.
Lead - ANSWER This type of poisoning causes; restlessness, irritability, feeling of dullness, severe
vomiting, tremors, birth defects, learning disabilities, ADHD, convulsions, loss of muscular
activities, sterility, coma and death.
Prevent Corrosion, Kill mold and Mildew and for Durability - ANSWER Lead was used in products
for these reasons.
Disturbed - ANSWER Lead paint becomes a health hazard when
Pregnant women and children under 6 - ANSWER The 2 targeted groups who are at the most
risk for lead poisoning.
, A Child occupied facility - ANSWER Anywhere a child spends a minimum 2 days a week, 3 days in
a week, 6 hours a visit and 60 hours a year.
Target Housing and Child occupied Facilities - ANSWER The 2 places in which lead based paint is
disturbed that the RRP rule addresses.
Target housing - ANSWER Any residential dwelling built on or before 1978
6 sq./ft. - ANSWER For a job to qualify as a minor RRP project, the work must disturb less than
this quantity of paint on the interior
20 sq./ft per side - ANSWER For a job to qualify as a minor RRP project, the work must disturb
less than this quantity of paint on the exterior
8 Hour - ANSWER A person must complete an initial _______ long of an EPA certified training
course to become a Certified Renovator
5 - ANSWER A Certified Renovator must take a refresher course every _______ years
Window Replacement
Prohibited Work Practices
Demolition - ANSWER The 3 types of projects that the RRP rule requirements must be done on
no matter if the work disturbs less than the de minimus level of paint.
60 Days - ANSWER The Renovate Right pamphlet is given to the occupant within ___________
days prior to starting a renovation project.
with solutions 2025
1978 - ANSWER The year lead paint was banned in all residential paint in the U.S.
Dust - ANSWER The primary form of LBL through which lead poisoning occurs in children in
residential homes.
Blood Lead Level Test - ANSWER The best way to determine whether a person/child has lead
poisoning.
.5% by weight - ANSWER Paint chips are positive for lead if the results by atomic absorption
(AAS) are above this percent.
1.0 mg/cm2 - ANSWER The RRP federal standard states paint is considered lead positive at or
above the level of this from the XRF.
Lead - ANSWER This type of poisoning causes; restlessness, irritability, feeling of dullness, severe
vomiting, tremors, birth defects, learning disabilities, ADHD, convulsions, loss of muscular
activities, sterility, coma and death.
Prevent Corrosion, Kill mold and Mildew and for Durability - ANSWER Lead was used in products
for these reasons.
Disturbed - ANSWER Lead paint becomes a health hazard when
Pregnant women and children under 6 - ANSWER The 2 targeted groups who are at the most
risk for lead poisoning.
, A Child occupied facility - ANSWER Anywhere a child spends a minimum 2 days a week, 3 days in
a week, 6 hours a visit and 60 hours a year.
Target Housing and Child occupied Facilities - ANSWER The 2 places in which lead based paint is
disturbed that the RRP rule addresses.
Target housing - ANSWER Any residential dwelling built on or before 1978
6 sq./ft. - ANSWER For a job to qualify as a minor RRP project, the work must disturb less than
this quantity of paint on the interior
20 sq./ft per side - ANSWER For a job to qualify as a minor RRP project, the work must disturb
less than this quantity of paint on the exterior
8 Hour - ANSWER A person must complete an initial _______ long of an EPA certified training
course to become a Certified Renovator
5 - ANSWER A Certified Renovator must take a refresher course every _______ years
Window Replacement
Prohibited Work Practices
Demolition - ANSWER The 3 types of projects that the RRP rule requirements must be done on
no matter if the work disturbs less than the de minimus level of paint.
60 Days - ANSWER The Renovate Right pamphlet is given to the occupant within ___________
days prior to starting a renovation project.
