If a renovation is talking place in a home built in 1950, but in an addition that was built in 1980, does the RRP Rule apply to the renovation?
Yes, unless you have determined that the components affected by the renovation are free of paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in excess of 1.0 milligrams per square centimeter (mg/cm2) or 0.5% by weight. This determination must be made either by a certified inspector or risk assessor, or by a certified renovator using an EPA recognized test kit. You must keep records of any lead-based paint free determination and make the records available to EPA if requested.
