EPA Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program

The EPA's Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) is a federal regulatory program that affects contractors, property managers, and others whose work may disturb painted surfaces.  The program applies to those individuals that conduct renovation, remodeling or paint removal activities on residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day care centers built before 1978.  The RRP includes pre-renovation education as well as training certification and work practice requirements.