EPA RRP Rule
EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E) requiring contractors who disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 residential housing to be certified, use lead-safe work practices, and provide pre-renovation education to occupants.
Also known as: Renovation Repair and Painting Rule, RRP, lead renovation rule
Definition
The EPA RRP Rule (Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule) is an EPA regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act that requires lead-safe work practices for renovation activities in pre-1978 housing with lead-based paint.
Regulatory Citation
40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E (Sections 745.80–745.91) contains the complete RRP Rule requirements for contractors performing covered renovation activities.
Scope of Coverage
The RRP Rule applies to:
- Target housing: Pre-1978 residential dwellings, except housing for the elderly or disabled without children under age 6
- Child-occupied facilities: Pre-1978 buildings used as schools or daycare centers
- Covered activities: Renovation, repair, or painting work disturbing more than 6 square feet of painted surface per room (interior) or 20 square feet (exterior)
Contractor Requirements
Under 40 CFR § 745.89(a), firms performing covered renovations must:
- Be certified by EPA or an EPA-authorized state program
- Use only EPA-certified renovators to direct and perform lead-safe work practices
- Provide the pre-renovation education pamphlet to occupants before work begins
- Follow lead-safe work practices (containment, waste management, cleaning and verification)
- Retain records of compliance for three years
Landlord Application
Landlords who conduct their own renovation work in covered units are considered "renovators" under the rule and must comply with all certification and work practice requirements.
Sources
- 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E, eCFR —
ecfr - EPA.gov: RRP Rule —
epa-gov
Frequently asked questions
Regulatory Citation
CFR Part 745, Subpart E (Sections 745.80–745.91) contains the complete RRP Rule requirements for contractors performing covered renovation activities.
What does EPA RRP Rule cover?
The RRP Rule applies to: Target housing: Pre-1978 residential dwellings, except housing for the elderly or disabled without children under age 6 Child-occupied facilities: Pre-1978 buildings used as schools or daycare centers Covered activities: Renovation, repair, or painting work disturbing more than 6 square feet of painted surface per room (interior) or 20 square feet (exterior)
Contractor Requirements
Under 40 CFR § 745.89(a), firms performing covered renovations must: Be certified by EPA or an EPA-authorized state program Use only EPA-certified renovators to direct and perform lead-safe work practices Provide the pre-renovation education pamphlet to occupants before work begins Follow lead-safe work practices (containment, waste management, cleaning and verification) Retain records of compliance for three years
Landlord Application
Landlords who conduct their own renovation work in covered units are considered "renovators" under the rule and must comply with all certification and work practice requirements.
Sources
CFR Part 745, Subpart E, eCFR — ecfr EPA.gov: RRP Rule — epa-gov