Get your RRP (Renovation, repair, and painting) Renovator Certified

Any contractor performing qualifying work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one Certified Renovator who has successfully completed EPA-approved Lead Safety Training.

• Sources of lead exposure
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Containment methods to prevent contamination
• Cleanup and waste disposal procedures
• Hands-on training for real-world applications

Who Needs Certification?

• Renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) firms, including sole proprietorships
• Individuals who disturb painted surfaces in qualifying buildings

What Does Certification Cover?

• Pre-renovation education for property owners and tenants
• Training on safe lead handling practices
• Firm certification process
• Work practice requirements for compliance

How to Get Certified?

1. Complete an EPA-approved Lead Paint Certification 8-hour course
2. Register the company with the EPA or State as a Lead-Certified Firm

Consequences of Non-Compliance

• Heavy fines from the EPA or state regulatory authority

Buildings Covered by the Rule

• Houses & apartments built before 1978
• Child-occupied facilities (e.g., schools, daycare centers)

Why Is Certification Required?
Many pre-1978 buildings contain lead-based paint, which poses severe health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women.

The RRP Rule establishes requirements for firms and individuals performing renovations in qualifying buildings. It applies to:

• Contractors
• Property managers
• Others who disturb painted surfaces

Key Requirements:

• Pre-renovation education for residents
• Training and certification for renovators
• Compliance with safe work practices

Any paid worker performing renovation, repair, or painting in a pre-1978 home or child-occupied facility must be certified, including:

• Residential rental property owners and managers
• General contractors
• Specialty trade contractors (e.g., painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians)

🚨 Firms cannot legally advertise or perform covered renovation activities without certification.

Any activity that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings requires compliance, including:
✅ Remodeling & maintenance
✅ Electrical work
✅ Plumbing
✅ Painting preparation
✅ Carpentry
✅ Window replacement

🚫 Homes built after 1978
🚫 Housing designated for elderly or disabled persons, unless children under six live there
🚫 Studio apartments (zero-bedroom dwellings), unless children under six live there
🚫 Housing declared lead-free by a certified inspector
🚫 Minor repairs disturbing less than:

• 6 sq. ft. per room (interior)
• 20 sq. ft. total (exterior)
  (Exception: Window replacements and demolitions are always covered.)

• Paint testing is not required under the RRP Rule.
• However, if there is no proof that paint is lead-free, all RRP requirements apply.
• Testing can be conducted by a certified lead inspector or risk assessor, or using an EPA-recognized test kit.

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Info: The Environmental Training Center (TETC) has been providing training in the Asbestos and Lead Based Paint fields for 30+ years. Our highly dedicated instructors all have years of field experience to bring to and enhance our classroom instruction to you.

Info: The TETC Trainer Lead Safety Training includes a hands-on component designed to ensure contractors and workers can effectively apply safe work practices in real-world settings.

What Does Hands-On Training Cover?
✅ Proper Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
✅ Containment Setup & Dust Control
✅ Safe Work Practices During Renovation
✅ Cleaning & Verification Procedures
✅ Waste Disposal & Decontamination

Why Is Hands-On Training Important?
? Ensures workers understand and apply safety techniques
? Reduces lead exposure risks for workers and occupants
? Helps firms comply with EPA regulations and avoid penalties

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