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What's the difference between Lead Paint Renovator and Lead Abatement Supervisor?
Lead Paint Renovator
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Can only perform Lead Paint Renovation like routine repairs, maintenance or painting work
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1 day (8 hour) class
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Renovator needs to be on site to oversee setting up containment and final cleanup
- Certification is good for 5 years
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Lead Abatement Supervisor
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Can perform Lead Paint Renovation and Lead Abatement jobs to permanently eliminate lead paint hazards from a home, building, or structure
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4 days (32 hours) class
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Supervisor needs to be on site when any work is conducted
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Once approved by the EPA, license is good for 3 years
Lead Paint
Renovator (RRP)
Lead
Abatement Supervisor
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.
These trainings are conducted in English. To view training options in Spanish, please click here. These options may require a fee.
