Surface PreparationQuestion 4 of 100
Under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, work that disturbs painted surfaces in housing built before which year generally triggers lead-safe requirements?
a.1998
b.1978
c.1985
d.1960
Explanation
The RRP Rule applies to housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, the year lead-based paint was banned for residential use in the U.S. Firms disturbing more than the de minimis area of paint in these buildings must be certified and use lead-safe work practices. This protects occupants, especially children, from lead dust.
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