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Under the EPA RRP Rule, which of the following defines a "child-occupied facility"?

Any commercial building where workers under age 18 are employed

A building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978 where children under age 6 regularly visit

A school district administrative office built before 1978

Any pre-1978 building that children enter at least once per year

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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: EPA RRP Exam

6 / 20

Interior / Exterior Exemption (sq ft)

40 CFR 745.82

6 mil

Required Poly Sheeting Thickness

40 CFR 745.85

3 years

Record Retention Period

40 CFR 745.86

40 µg/ft²

Floor Dust Clearance Standard

2021 Revision

$37,500

Max Civil Penalty Per Day

TSCA Section 16

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The EPA RRP Certified Renovator credential is federally required under 40 CFR Part 745 for contractors disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities above the minor repair threshold (6 sq ft interior / 20 sq ft exterior). Both the firm and the assigned renovator must be separately certified. The 8-hour initial course (with hands-on component) is followed by a 4-hour refresher every 3 years. The 2021 rule revision tightened dust clearance standards: floors 40 µg/ft², window sills 250 µg/ft², window troughs 400 µg/ft². TSCA violations carry penalties up to $37,500 per day per violation.

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1Under the EPA RRP Rule, which of the following defines a "child-occupied facility"?

A.Any commercial building where workers under age 18 are employed

B.A building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978 where children under age 6 regularly visit

C.A school district administrative office built before 1978

D.Any pre-1978 building that children enter at least once per year

Explanation: Under 40 CFR Part 745, a child-occupied facility is a building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978 that is visited regularly by the same child, under 6 years of age, on at least two different days within any week. This includes schools, day care centers, and similar facilities but not the administrative portions used exclusively by adults.

2The EPA RRP Rule applies to renovation work in pre-1978 target housing. What is "target housing" under the Rule?

A.Any housing where a child under 6 currently lives

B.Any residential dwelling built before 1978, excluding zero-bedroom dwellings and housing for the elderly or disabled

C.Single-family homes built before 1978 only

D.Any building constructed before the Clean Air Act was enacted

Explanation: Target housing under 40 CFR Part 745 is most residential housing built before 1978, with two exclusions: zero-bedroom dwellings (such as efficiency studios with no separate sleeping area) and housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities, unless a child under 6 resides or is expected to reside there.

3Which federal regulation codifies the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?

A.40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F

B.29 CFR 1926.62

C.40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E

D.40 CFR Part 50

Explanation: The EPA RRP Rule is codified at 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E. This regulation establishes requirements for certified renovators and certified firms performing renovation, repair, and painting activities in pre-1978 target housing and child-occupied facilities. 29 CFR 1926.62 is the OSHA lead in construction standard, while Part 82 addresses stratospheric ozone protection.

4Under the minor repair and maintenance exemption in the RRP Rule, interior work that disturbs less than what area of painted surface is exempt?

A.2 square feet

B.6 square feet

C.10 square feet

D.20 square feet

Explanation: The minor repair and maintenance exemption applies to interior renovation work that disturbs less than 6 square feet of painted surface per room. For exterior work, the threshold is less than 20 square feet. Window replacement always counts as its own calculation and does not use the minor exemption.

5What is the exterior minor repair and maintenance exemption threshold under the RRP Rule?

A.6 square feet

B.10 square feet

C.20 square feet

D.25 square feet

Explanation: Exterior renovation work that disturbs less than 20 square feet of painted surface is exempt from RRP work practice requirements under the minor repair and maintenance exemption. Interior work has a separate lower threshold of less than 6 square feet per room. Emergency renovations have additional considerations.

6Before beginning a renovation in pre-1978 target housing, a certified renovator must provide the owner/occupant with which EPA pamphlet?

A."Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"

B."Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools"

C."Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right"

D."Understanding the Dangers of Lead Paint in Older Homes"

Explanation: The RRP Rule requires that firms provide the EPA-approved pamphlet "Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools" to owners and occupants before beginning a renovation. This pre-renovation education must occur and must be documented. "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" is a separate pamphlet used in real estate disclosures.

7What thickness of plastic sheeting is required to contain a work area under the EPA RRP Rule?

A.2-mil polyethylene sheeting

B.4-mil polyethylene sheeting

C.6-mil polyethylene sheeting

D.10-mil polyethylene sheeting

Explanation: The EPA RRP Rule specifies that work area containment must use 6-mil (or thicker) polyethylene sheeting. This heavy-duty plastic is required to cover floors, furniture, and other surfaces in the work area, and to create barriers that prevent lead dust from migrating to other portions of the dwelling.

8Under the RRP Rule, warning signs must be posted at each entry to the work area. What information must these signs convey?

A.The contractor's EPA certification number only

B."DANGER: LEAD WORK AREA — POISON — NO SMOKING OR EATING" or equivalent warning

C.The renovation start and end dates

D.OSHA hazard communication requirements

Explanation: The RRP Rule requires that warning signs be posted at each entry to the work area to warn occupants and other workers. The signs must convey "DANGER: LEAD WORK AREA — POISON — NO SMOKING OR EATING" or use an equivalent warning. This is a required element of the containment and notification requirements under 40 CFR 745.85.

9Which of the following work practices is PROHIBITED under the EPA RRP Rule when disturbing lead-based paint?

A.Wet scraping with misting to control dust

B.Open-flame burning or torching of lead-based paint

C.HEPA vacuum followed by wet wiping

D.Hand sanding with adequate containment

Explanation: Open-flame burning or torching of lead-based paint is explicitly prohibited under 40 CFR 745.85 because it volatilizes lead, creating highly hazardous airborne lead fumes. Other prohibited practices include: machine sanding or grinding without a HEPA-equipped vacuum attachment, using heat guns above 1100°F, and dry scraping (except around window glazing). These methods generate uncontrollable lead dust or fumes.

10A renovator uses a heat gun to strip lead paint. Under the RRP Rule, at what temperature does use of a heat gun become a prohibited work practice?

A.Above 750°F

B.Above 900°F

C.Above 1100°F

D.Above 1350°F

Explanation: Under 40 CFR 745.85(a)(1), using heat guns at temperatures at or above 1100°F is a prohibited work practice because such high temperatures volatilize lead, generating hazardous lead fumes. Heat guns operated below 1100°F are permitted when used with appropriate work practices, but open-flame burning is prohibited entirely.

About the EPA RRP Exam

The EPA RRP Certified Renovator credential is required for contractors who perform renovation, repair, and painting activities in pre-1978 target housing and child-occupied facilities. The course and exam cover 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E — lead-safe work practices, work area containment, pre-renovation notification, post-renovation cleaning, dust clearance standards, and 3-year record retention requirements.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2-3 hours (varies by provider)

Passing Score

Typically 70% (varies by accredited provider)

Exam Fee

$150–$300 (EPA / Accredited Training Providers)

EPA RRP Exam Content Outline

25%

Regulatory Framework

40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E scope, target housing and child-occupied facility definitions, minor repair exemptions, state authorization, enforcement, TSCA penalties

25%

Lead-Safe Work Practices

Work area containment (6-mil poly), warning signs, occupant exclusion, prohibited practices (open-flame, power sanding without HEPA, heat guns >1100°F), wet methods, PPE

20%

Pre-Renovation Notification and Certification

Firm vs. renovator certification, 8-hour initial course with hands-on, 4-hour refresher every 3 years, Renovate Right pamphlet, owner and tenant notification

20%

Cleaning and Clearance

HEPA vacuuming sequence, wet wiping, cleaning verification (wet cloth method), dust wipe clearance standards (40/250/400 µg/ft²), failed clearance corrective action

10%

Record Keeping and OSHA

3-year record retention, required documentation elements, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 lead in construction, PEL (50 µg/m³), action level (30 µg/m³), medical surveillance

How to Pass the EPA RRP Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Typically 70% (varies by accredited provider)
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2-3 hours (varies by provider)
Exam fee: $150–$300

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EPA RRP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the three key thresholds: 6 sq ft interior, 20 sq ft exterior for the minor repair exemption — these trigger RRP compliance

2Know the three prohibited work practices: open-flame burning, machine sanding without HEPA vacuum, heat guns at or above 1100°F

3Master the 2021 clearance standards: 40 µg/ft² floors, 250 µg/ft² window sills, 400 µg/ft² window troughs

4Understand dual certification: both the firm AND the assigned renovator must each hold their own EPA certification

5Remember the 3-year record retention requirement and what must be in the renovation records

6Know that the RRP refresher is now every 3 years (not 5 years) following the post-2023 update

7Learn the OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 numbers: PEL = 50 µg/m³ TWA, action level = 30 µg/m³ TWA

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs the EPA RRP Certified Renovator credential?

Any contractor, remodeler, painter, or handyman who is paid to perform renovation, repair, or painting work that disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 target housing or child-occupied facilities must have a certified renovator on the job. This includes work that disturbs more than 6 square feet indoors per room or more than 20 square feet on the exterior.

What is the minor repair and maintenance exemption?

Renovation activities that disturb less than 6 square feet of painted surface per room (interior) or less than 20 square feet (exterior) are exempt from RRP work practice requirements. Emergency renovations have a modified notification timing exception but still must follow all work practice requirements.

How long does EPA RRP certification last?

After completing the initial 8-hour EPA RRP certified renovator course (which includes a hands-on skills component), renovators must complete a 4-hour refresher course every 3 years to maintain certification. This was updated from the previous 5-year refresher cycle.

What are the 2021 dust clearance standards?

The 2021 RRP Rule revision tightened clearance standards: floors must measure below 40 µg/ft² (down from 40 µg/ft² — this was previously 100 µg/ft²), interior window sills below 250 µg/ft², and window troughs below 400 µg/ft². If a sample fails, the area must be re-cleaned and re-tested.

What is the difference between firm certification and renovator certification?

Both the renovation firm and the individual assigned renovator must be separately certified. The firm applies for and holds its own EPA firm certification. Each renovator who is responsible for a covered job must hold their own individual EPA renovator certification. Having one without the other is non-compliant.

What work practices are prohibited under the RRP Rule?

Prohibited practices include: open-flame burning or torching of lead-based paint; machine sanding or grinding without a HEPA-equipped vacuum attachment; and heat gun use at temperatures at or above 1100°F. These methods generate uncontrolled lead dust or fumes and are explicitly banned under 40 CFR 745.85.

What records must renovation firms keep?

Firms must retain renovation records for 3 years after completion. Required records include: the renovation address and dates, the assigned renovator's name and certification number, a description of the work, documentation of pre-renovation notification (signed acknowledgment or certificate of mailing), and a signed and dated statement from the certified renovator verifying post-renovation cleaning.