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How do I Create Scripts to run MOVES3 from the Command Line?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . While the easiest way to interact with MOVES3 is via its graphical user interface (GUI), it is sometimes useful to process MOVES RunSpecs in batches via the Windows command line. To this end, MOVES3 has a set of commands that…
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Is There Any Documentation Available for Installing MOVES on Linux?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES is designed for the Windows operating system and the EPA MOVES Team only tests and supports MOVES in Windows environments. However, users have reported successfully installing and running MOVES in Linux. The instructions for Running MOVES from the Windows…
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What is a renovation?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule covers activities that modify an existing structure and that result in the disturbance of painted surfaces. All types of repair, remodeling, maintenance, modernization, and weatherization projects are covered, including projects performed as part of another Federal, State, or local program, if the…
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When installing a roof, my firm does not create dust by directly sanding or cutting painted surfaces, but we do hammer the unpainted side of the lumber from above. Does the RRP Rule apply to this work?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. If hammering painted components, even on the unpainted side, disturbs paint, creating dust or chips, the RRP Rule applies. Question Number: 23002-23787 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Can I Install MOVES on a Server so More than One User Can Access It?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . No, MOVES is not a multi-user product. MOVES is primarily intended for use on a Windows10 64-bit personal computer. In addition, we have run MOVES2014a, MOVES2014b and MOVES3 on Windows Server 2012 R2 very successfully for years as a single…
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Since asbestos was banned, do I need to be worried about products on the market today containing asbestos?
On March 28, 2024, EPA issued a final rule prohibiting all ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only form of asbestos still manufactured (including imported), processed and distributed in the U.S. The final rule prohibitions are by specific use and phased-in over a period of months to several years, depending…
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How do I automate MOVES installation (for example, with Microsoft Endpoint Manager)?
The MOVES installer typically requires user interaction to make various selections. However, if the default installation options are acceptable for your needs, the installer can be run without user interaction on the command line using the /VERYSILENT flag. If this is a first time installation you will need to create…
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Are renovations that disturb stucco subject to the RRP Rule? Does it matter whether the stucco has been painted?
Answer: The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. Therefore, renovations that disturb stucco are subject to the RRP Rule only if the stucco has been painted. Question Number: 23002-14025 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Are Department of Energy weatherization projects covered under the RRP Rule?
Answer : The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule defines “renovation” to include weatherization projects such as cutting holes in painted surfaces to install blown-in insulation or to gain access to attics, and planing thresholds to install weather stripping. Other types of weatherization projects, such as window replacement, are…
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If I am painting a wall on which there are multiple coats of latex paint over the old lead-based paint and the paint is not peeling down to the lead paint level must I comply with the new Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) regulations?
Yes, if the painted surface of the wall will be disturbed by the renovation. Question Number: 23002-18485 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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If a homeowner removes all the painted surfaces in a room and then hires a certified firm to remodel the room, does the renovator need to follow the RRP Rule?
No. Projects that do not disturb a painted surface are not subject to the RRP Rule. Question Number: 23002-18301 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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What are the Computer Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing and Running MOVES?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES is designed to run on a single personal computer with a Windows 10 or 11 operating system. The recommended minimum hardware for a desktop or laptop computer running MOVES are: 64-bit CPU with 4 or more cores: Intel i7…
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Does MOVES work with the Apple Macintosh operating system (iOS)?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES is designed for the Windows operating system and EPA tests it only on Windows. We do not have the capability to adapt MOVES for iOS or test its use in an Apple environment. We expect MOVES can be used…
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Are the Java Source Code and Supporting Files for Compiling MOVES Available to Users?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . EPA’s MOVES source code files and code documentation are available on GitHub . Please note that any changes to the code may affect the operation of MOVES in unintended ways. For State Implementation Plan (SIP) and conformity purposes, the only…
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What should I do if I’m having problems with MOVES and my computer uses non-Latin characters?
See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES may fail to run if the operating system and MariaDB server are not both set to use UTF-8 character coding. This problem is seen most often on computers that are set to use languages other than English. MOVES does…
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