--- title: "Refresher: Exemptions to RRP Work Practices" description: The RRP Rule’s required work practices may be waived under the following conditions image: https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15766956-jpg/images/instructor_manual_cover-wr.jpg --- [![Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/hub/81069/file-1539748069.jpg)](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/) # Welcome to RRPedia Your Interactive Resource for EPA RRP Information ## ![RRPedia logo](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-1549005086-jpg/images/RRPedia_Logosmall_-wr-1.jpg)Looking for accurate information about the EPA RRP rule? RRPedia has been created by Shawn McCadden to help remodelers and others affected by the New EPA Renovation Repair and Painting Rule.  ## Please read *[RRPedia Use and Contribution Information](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/using-and-contributing-to-rrpedia-/) *before using or contributing to RRPedia.   --- # You Can Browse For RRP Topics By Using The Tags List To The Right ## [Refresher: Exemptions to RRP Work Practices](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/74614/Refresher-Exemptions-to-RRP-Work-Practices) Posted by [Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/author/shawn-mccadden) on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 @ 06:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## **Refresher: Exemptions to RRP Work Practices** ![RRP Training Manual](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15766956-jpg/images/instructor_manual_cover-wr.jpg?width=107&height=139&name=instructor_manual_cover-wr.jpg)   #### It’s probably been a while since you took your RRP Certified Renovator Training Class.  This is the first of several blog posts that will be added to RRPedia in the next few months or so to help renovators keep important details about the RRP rule top of mind when selling, estimating or performing RRP renovations. **The RRP Rule's required work practices may be waived under the following conditions:** - The home or child occupied facility was built after 1978. - The property is used as housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities, unless any child who is less than 6 years of age resides or is expected to reside in such housing - The property is a zero-bedroom dwelling, such as studio apartments or dormitories. - The renovations are performed by the home owner(s) themselves - The renovations are performed without compensation (Examples might include friends, brother-in-law, or volunteers) - The repairs are minor, with interior work disturbing less than six square feet of painted surfaces per room or exteriors disturbing less than 20 square feet of painted surfaces on the entire envelope. - The work practices do not apply if the entire house or specifically affected components,![Lead testing requirements for RRP Rule](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-16112577-jpg/images/no_lead_paint-wr.jpg) as described within a scope of work for the project, test lead free by a Certified Risk Assessor, Lead Inspector or Certified Renovator - In the case that renovations are for emergency or interim control purposes, the work practices do not apply.  However, in these situations, the cleaning practices and cleaning verification are still required.   I did a [RRP videos series](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/48273/Videos-About-The-EPA-RRP-Rule) for Remodeling magazine shortly after the RRP Rule went into effect.  In video #6 titled; [Exemptions to RRP Work Practices](http://bcove.me/dkqmtmkp), I offer examples of when, where and why the RRP rule and work practices are not required under the rule. 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Your site is one of the best resources we have to stay on level ground"*  **Christian Peter**   *"I am quite impressed with all the confusion out there at Shawn McCadden’s clear and concise voice that continues to help contractors and those involved in this industry truly understand the rule. His efforts should be applauded."*  **Christopher Wagner, LBPFiles**   *"RRPedia is an accurate and contractor friendly interpretation of the very complex and confusing EPA RRP rule"* * * *"Thanks for taking the time to write the blog.  It's about the only place one can go to get some serious info on this dreadful subject"*   *"I would like to begin by thanking Shawn for all of his postings and education that he has been sharing with the remodeling industry. He has personally been extremely helpful in guiding me through various interpretations of the RRP rule, his advice and knowledge are priceless."* **Michael A. 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