Lead Paint Renovator Class

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Individuals in need of lead paint certification to comply with the EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule are required to take a training course to learn about the importance of containment and using lead-safe work practices. This course is intended for all homeowners, contractors and professionals responsible for projects performed on pre-1978 residential properties or child-occupied facilities such as daycares, elementary schools, and pre-schools. Lead certification applies to firms that disturb more than six square feet of lead paint or coated surfaces. Firms that are not lead-safe certified are subject to fines of up to $41,056 per day.

This RRP training is conducted in English. To view training options in Spanish, please click here.

This course includes:

2-hours of hands-on activities
25-question final exam
EPA Lead Renovator certification, valid for 5 years

How do I get RRP Certified? Complete these 3 steps!

Complete our EPA Lead Course to obtain your individual certification
Submit an EPA firm application for your business. Click here for more info.
Check with your local state certifying agency to see if any additional paperwork is required.

How do I get my firm (company) RRP certification?

Applications and information about firm certifications can be found on the EPA's website here.

Can I take the Online Lead Refresher course?

You can take the Online Lead Refresher ONLY IF you have a current RRP certificate, that is not expired. If you do not have a current certificate then you must take either the 8 hour in-person course or the hybrid course which is 6 hours online and 2.5 hours in person.

I still have more questions. Who can I speak to?

Contact the EPA's Public Information Hotline, toll-free, at 877-251-4575
You can also contact the EPA's National Lead Information Center at 800-424-5323

EPA Lead Paint Rule

Renovation projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes or child care facilities built before 1978 must be performed by lead-safe certified contractors.

Don't get Fined!

Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $41,056 per day.

Certified for 5 years

Get your EPA Lead Paint certification that's good for 5 years. Just take the 8-hour initial training class!

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