EPA RRP REVIEW| 49 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

1978 The year lead paint was banned in all residential paint in the U.S. Dust The primary form of LBL through which lead poisoning occurs in children in residential homes. Blood Lead Level Test The best way to determine whether a person/child has lead poisoning. .5% by weight Paint chips are positive for lead if the results by atomic absorption (AAS) are above this percent. 1.0 mg/cm2 The RRP federal standard states paint is considered lead positive at or above the level of this from the XRF. Lead 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 Lead was used in products for these reasons. Disturbed Lead paint becomes a health hazard when Pregnant women and children under 6 The 2 targeted groups who are at the most risk for lead poisoning. A Child occupied facility 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 The 2 places in which lead based paint is disturbed that the RRP rule addresses. Target housing Any residential dwelling built on or before 1978 6 sq./ft. 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 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 A person must complete an initial _______ long of an EPA certified training course to become a Certified Renovator 5 A Certified Renovator must take a refresher course every _______ years Window Replacement Prohibited Work Practices Demolition 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 The Renovate Right pamphlet is given to the occupant within ___________ days prior to starting a renovation project. 3 years Under the RRP rule Certified Firms must maintain all records for _____ years. EPA recognized Test kit The only way a Certified Renovator, he/she can test if a component he/she is disturbing is above the Federal Level for lead-based paint. Paint Chip Sampling Laboratory Sampling XRF The 3 ways a certified lead-based paint inspector or risk assessor can determine whether paint is LBP. 30 dyas Certified Renovators must submit all copies of the test results from the EPA recognized test kits to the client as soon as possible, but no later than ______ days after completing the renovation. Legal parent/Guardian Homeowner Business Owner The Certified Renovator/Certified Firm must offer or give the Renovate Right pamphlet to before work begins. 6 feet in all directions On interior work being performed the Certified Renovator must put plastic out this distance from the activity. 10 Feet in all directions On exterior work being performed the Certified Renovator must put plastic out this distance from the activity. Eating Drinking Smoking Prohibited behaviors in the work area. Windows Doors Vents To fully contain the work area during interior work the Certified Renovator shall use plastic sheeting to close and seal all of these three items. 20 Feet The Certified Renovator shall post caution signs this distance from the edge of the work area on exterior work. Sealed or removed If an item is within 6 feet of the work area the Certified Renovator shall be. 20 feet When doing exterior work, doors & windows must be kept closed when closer than this distance from the renovation work. Furthest point from the door At the door When cleaning a work area, the contractor shall start at this location; __________________ and end at this location. Floor The last item that should be cleaned in a work area .