--- title: RRPedia, EPA RRP Information and MA RRP Information for Renovators | EPA RRP Lead Rules (3) description: EPA RRP Lead Rules | RRPedia is your resource for contractor friendly and accurate RRP information (3) --- [![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 ## [Do the EPA RRP work practices apply in an emergency situation?](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/38581/Do-the-EPA-RRP-work-practices-apply-in-an-emergency-situation) Posted by [Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/author/shawn-mccadden) on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 @ 10:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### Question:  #### *What with all this water damage this week, it occurs to me to wonder about the intersection between flood damage restoration (with insurance coverage) and the EPA's lead rule set to take effect in a couple three weeks.* #### *![Flood](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-16137563-jpg/images/water-damage-image-wr.jpg)Insurance companies use detailed estimating programs to set the rates they will reimburse for repairs. When we go trying to fix up people's soggy basements and flooded first stories after this big wet one, can we assume that we are disturbing lead? And if so, are they going to want us to put up plastic and stuff amid all that soggy mess? And if so (which I doubt), are the insurance companies ready to pay the added cost of this?* #### *I leave aside the absurdity of supposedly vacuuming for paint in a basement full of raw sewage. For now.* #### *But seriously -- has anyone thought about how this EPA BS fits into the insurance industry's rate paradigm? Have you?* #### *Regards,Ted*   This came up for me in two places.  First with one of my clients who is a water remediation contractor.  Second, at a full day RRP Class for business owners that I presented.  I have no idea what the insurance industry has or will do regarding unit costs for EPA RRP related work.   There is an exclusion in the EPA RRP rule for emergency work.   ![Exclusions](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-16120640-jpg/images/rrp_exclusions-wr.jpg)  Basically, you can deal with the emergency up until the point it is no longer an emergency.  I suggest that would include removing damaged components so as to prevent and or limit additional damages (including mold) and health risks.  Clean up and cleaning verification is not excluded.  Also, you must switch over to the work practice requirements once you reach the point of interim control.  I hope this helps.  I am not an EPA lawyer, nor have I qualified this with the EPA. I am answering based on my understanding of the EPA RRP rule. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/38581/Do-the-EPA-RRP-work-practices-apply-in-an-emergency-situation#comments-listing) Topics: [RRP Questions](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/rrp-questions), [EPA RRP Lead Rules](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/epa-rrp-lead-rules), [Work Practices](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/work-practices), [Work Practice Exclusions](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/work-practice-exclusions) ## [Can I still work if I haven't received my EPA RRP Firm Certification?](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/38580/Can-I-still-work-if-I-haven-t-received-my-EPA-RRP-Firm-Certification) Posted by [Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/author/shawn-mccadden) on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 @ 09:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### Question: #### *Shawn, We applied for designation as an EPA Renovation Firm early March. With the EPA backlog, I don't anticipate receiving the EPA Firm Certification prior to 22 April. Since that designation is more a registration paper-work drill as opposed to a certification, can we operate based on the fact we have applied alone? I am our newly trained Certified Renovator. Thanks, Tim* **![Firm Application](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15757338-jpg/images/firm_application-wr.jpg) According to the EPA RRP rule, you cannot offer, sell or do work on pre 78 target housing for compensation unless you or your business is a certified firm.  That said, my EPA contacts have told me the government may decide to allow you to work as long as you have a certified renovator on staff and your application has been received by the EPA, even if they have not sent you confirmation of firm certification.  So, because this is not yet the case, you should assume you are taking a great risk if you work without being a certified firm.  Fines are $37,500 for each violation.  Watch for updates on the rule between now and April 22nd to see if the EPA grants any temporary amendment to the rule.   If I hear of any, I will post that info on my website. I hope this helps. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/38580/Can-I-still-work-if-I-haven-t-received-my-EPA-RRP-Firm-Certification#comments-listing) Topics: [RRP Questions](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/rrp-questions), [EPA RRP Lead Rules](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/epa-rrp-lead-rules), [EPA RRP for Dummies](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/epa-rrp-for-dummies) [Previous](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/epa-rrp-lead-rules/page/2) [All posts](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/all) [![cs-ye-234x16](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/hub/81069/file-1553381212.gif)](http://www.copyscape.com/duplicate-content/) ### Subscribe to RRPedia by Email and get notified about new postings as soon as they happen! ### Are You Documenting Yor Crew's Compliance With The RRP Rule?  [![download free RRP checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/81069/dd6aace9-6cb0-4ad2-a55a-09846d7f5b5e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/81069/dd6aace9-6cb0-4ad2-a55a-09846d7f5b5e) ### Still Using a Yellow Pad for Your Estimating? 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[Worker Training (15)](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/topic/worker-training) ### I just wanted to say thank you for your efforts to keep us informed.  *"Thank you again for the hundreth time for keeping a vigil on this business nightmare. 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. Mahoney*** * ### Suggest or Contribute a RRPedia Topic ### Want a Simple Summary of the EPA RRP? #### Shawn McCadden has created an EPA RRP Summary for Remodelers. *"Hi Shawn, **Nice RRP write up on the website.   I've already forwarded a link to it to a number of local builder types."*   #### [Click here to go to the summary.](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/epa-rrp-summary-for-remodelers-by-shawn-mccadden/)  You can also download it if you want your own copy. ### Add this widget to your Web page, blog, or social networking site. A widget is a CDC.gov application that displays the featured content directly on your web page. Click the buttons to see the next tip to prevent lead poisoning.