Attention: Public Health & Code Officials in Connecticut
EPA's LEAD RENOVATION, REPAIR & PAINTING (RRP) RULE
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
EPA's Region 1 Lead-based Paint Program operates in the
six New England States and 10 Tribal Nations working in
concert with our state and tribal partners.
Our mission is to reduce childhood lead exposure
through increased awareness of and improved compliance
with federal lead-based paint regulations. We enforce two
main lead paint regulations: the Renovation. Repair &
Painting Rule and the Lead Disclosure Rule.
CT Department of Public Health enforces lead abatement
regulations.*
*EPA does not endorse any external non-government
websites, companies or applications.
WHAT IS THE RRP RULE?
The RRP Rule prevents lead-based paint hazards
from being created by renovation, repair and painting
activities for compensation that disturb lead-based paint
in pre-1978 target housing and child occupied facilities.
The RRP Rule requires firm (company) certification,
renovator certification, pre-renovation education, the
use of lead safe work practices and record keeping.
It does not include lead abatement. Lead abatement is a
specialized activity focusing on permanently eliminating
lead hazards in the home. Connecticut DPH regulates
the lead abatement program.
WHO MUST COMPLY?
Home improvement remodelers
Contractors
Landlords or property managers
Maintenance staff
Childcare facility owners
Window and door replacement firms
Carpenters
Electricians and plumbers
Anyone else disturbing paint for compensation in
pre-1978 target housing and child occupied facilities.
EXEMPTIONS
Project area documented to be free of lead-based paint
Activities that disturb less than or equal to 6 ft2 interior
or 20 ft2 exterior surfaces (not counting window
replacement, partial demolition, and projects involving
prohibited practices)
Work done by individuals in housing they own and only
they occupy
Work in which no compensation is received
Total demolition of a structure
Lead abatement
HOW EPA CAN HELP YOU
Provide links to information (example: EPA Region
1 RRP Rule Fact Sheet; brochures, posters, flyers, etc.)
Limited hard copies are available
Provide general training or guidance on RRP Rule for
staff by request
Review or provide template RRP Rule language
for websites, building permit guides, FAQ sheets,
applications, codes
Discuss lead issues or lead regulations with other city
officials
*>EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
WHAT ARE SOME LEAD-SAFE
RENOVATION PRACTICES?
Laying down plastic to contain the work area to
prevent dust and debris from leaving the work area.
Prohibition of certain work practices like open-flame
burning and the use of power tools without High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) exhaust control.
Thorough clean-up followed by a verification
procedure to minimize exposure to lead-based
paint hazards.
SEPT 2021
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HOW LOCAL HEALTH AND CODE OFFICES CAN HELP
If you observe non-compliance and the property is confirmed to have been built before 1978, here are some things you can
do that would aid EPA:
Record the address of the worksite and a description of the work, especially whether or not the regulated amount of
painted surfaces are being disturbedmore than 6 ft2 of interior or 20 ft2 of exterior surfaces.
Record both the property owner's and occupants' name(s) and contact information of both.
Record the name and contact information of the contractor(s) present at the worksite. Even a phone number observed on
a truck or sign will help. Take photos of all license plate numbers of trucks present at worksite.
Note if any children reside at the property, and their agesespecially children 6 years old or younger.
Take photos of the worksite and focus on possible noncompliance issues. Document any unsafe lead work practices- paint
chips on ground or floor; no plastic containment; no lead warning signs; use of electric sanders without HEPA shrouds;
shop vacuums used instead or required HEPA vacuums.
If you are certified as a lead inspector/risk assessor, please take any appropriate samples that may assist in the
investigation. Taking pictures of nuisances that have been created, i.e. paint chips, paint dust, are highly encouraged,
along with dust wipes.
If you deem the work practices to be in violation of local law or regulations, use the authority you deem appropriate
to protect the residents/neighbors from exposure to lead-based paint. If appropriate, refer the matter to EPA. An EPA
inspector will follow up with the homeowner, contractors and code/health office on referrals.
EPA CONTACTS
Region 1 TSCA Lead Paint
Enforcement Coordinator:
Molly Magoon
magoon.mollvta'epa.gov
617-918-1848
Region 1 TSCA Lead Paint
Program Coordinator:
Amanda Triebwasser
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