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Do you need a LeadCheck™ swab?
Do You Need A Lead Check?
The form below is designed to check your compliance,
1: Property Type
Is the property a pre-1978 home or child-occupied facility?
Yes
No
Non-Applicable Property
The EPA RRP Rule does not apply based on the age or type of the property.
No testing or further action required
Page 2: Compensation
Is the work being performed for compensation?
Yes
No
Non-Compensated Work
Because this is an uncompensated DIY project, federal RRP rules may not apply—though state or local regulations can vary. Please note that homeowner self-testing does not constitute certified firm RRP compliance.
No further testing is legally required for DIY work, though following lead-safe practices is strongly recommended.
Page 3: Surface Disturbance
Will the work disturb painted surfaces?
Yes
No
No Surface Disturbance
The rule does not apply because no painted surfaces are being disturbed.
No testing or further action is required.
Page 4: Size Thresholds
Doesthe work exceed these size thresholds? (Interior: more than 6 sq ft per room, or any window replacement. Exterior: more than 20 sq ft.)
Yes
No
Minor Repair & Maintenance
The project falls below the size thresholds for the RRP rule.
No testing or further action required.
Page 5: Certification
Is the firm EPA-certified AND is a certified renovator assigned?
Yes
No
Certification Violation
WARNING: Proceeding without an EPA-certified firm and a certified renovator is a VIOLATION of federal law.
Required Action: Obtain certification before proceeding.
Page 6: Testing & Compliance Path
Choose one of the four options to determine if lead is present: Once the rule is confirmed to apply, the contractor must choose a testing path.
EPA Test Kit
Paint Chip Lab Sample
Certified XRF Inspection
Assume Lead is Present
EPA Test Kit
Please purchase an EPA-Recognized Test Kit, test each component with a kit like LeadCheck
If the results are Negative: Component is exempt from RRP
If the results are Positive, Full RRP Compliance Required.
Paint Chip Lab Sample
Please collect Paint Chip Samples and provide them to an EPA-Recognized Lab,
If the results are Negative: Component is exempt from RRP
If the results are Positive, Full RRP Compliance Required.
Certified XRF Inspection
Hire a Certified Inspector that uses XRF equipment for analysis.
If the results are Negative: Component is exempt from RRP
If the results are Positive, Full RRP Compliance Required.
Assume Lead is Present
Skip testing and proceed directly to compliance.
Full RRP Compliance Is Required.
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