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Lead

Does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule require a certified state lead inspector or risk assessor, who does not do renovation work, to become a certified renovation firm in order to take dust wipe samples?

Answer: No. A certified inspector or risk assessor may make determinations regarding the presence of leadbased paint at a renovation site without becoming certified as a renovation firm.

Question Number: 23002-15697

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Does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule require a certified state lead inspector or risk assessor, who does not do renovation work, to become a certified renovation firm in order to take dust wipe samples?

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