RRP - EPA - Lead Disturbance is considered more than how many square feet (Interior / Exterior)?

RRP - EPA - Lead Disturbance is considered more than how many square feet (Interior / Exterior)?

• A. 2 ft2 Interior / 2 ft2 Exterior
• B. 2 ft2 Interior / 4 ft2 Exterior
• C. 4 ft2 Interior / 8 ft2 Exterior
• D. 6 ft2 Interior / 20 ft2 Exterior

Answer: (D)

This tests the threshold that determines when a renovation activity is considered lead disturbance under EPA’s RRP rule. The important idea is how much painted surface you disturb. If you disturb more than six square feet of lead-painted interior surfaces or more than twenty square feet of lead-painted exterior surfaces, the project is classified as lead disturbance and must follow EPA lead-safe work practices, include containment to control dust, and require proper cleanup and disposal, along with contractor certification. Disturbances below these amounts don’t trigger the full RRP requirements, though good lead-safe practices are still advisable. So the rule you need to recall is: more than six interior square feet or more than twenty exterior square feet constitutes lead disturbance.

This tests the threshold that determines when a renovation activity is considered lead disturbance under EPA’s RRP rule. The important idea is how much painted surface you disturb. If you disturb more than six square feet of lead-painted interior surfaces or more than twenty square feet of lead-painted exterior surfaces, the project is classified as lead disturbance and must follow EPA lead-safe work practices, include containment to control dust, and require proper cleanup and disposal, along with contractor certification. Disturbances below these amounts don’t trigger the full RRP requirements, though good lead-safe practices are still advisable. So the rule you need to recall is: more than six interior square feet or more than twenty exterior square feet constitutes lead disturbance.