Contractors are required to maintain certification for the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)
All firms that perform renovation, repair or painting work that disturb lead-based paint in housing and other child-occupied facilities built before 1978 are required to be certified. (Child-occupied facilities are those where children under age six are present on a regular basis.) The RRP rule applies to all interior projects involving more than 6 square feet, exterior projects of more than 20 square feet and all window replacement, maintenance or repair. (Note that the RRP certification is different from lead abatement, a separate classification.) Certification involves two steps:
1. Firms must submit an RRP application and fee payment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or to the designated state agency, if the state has an EPA-authorized program. Previously certified FIRMS should apply to renew firm certification at least 90 days prior to the firm's expiration date to ensure continuous certification. For more information about RRP firm requirements and to apply, visit www.epa.gov/lead .
2. Firms must also have at least one “certified renovator” on the job site where lead-based paint is disturbed. To become a certified renovator, an individual must successfully complete the Lead Certified Renovator Training course conducted through an EPA-accredited provider and pass the certification exam. The full course is eight hours.
Notice: All paid contractors, maintenance workers, painters and others performing renovation, repair and painting projects not in compliance with the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) are subject to penalties. For more information about the EPA compliance policies, click here.
Note: A Lead-safe Renovator's individual certification must be renewed before its expiration date. To maintain individual certification, a 4-hour refresher class or 8-hour regular class and test must be completed prior to the expiration date. Firms must apply to EPA for recertification at least 90 days before the firm's expiration date.
Who should attend: Professional contractors, maintenance workers, window installation professionals, property managers, painters and others who are paid to perform renovation, repair and remodeling projects in pre-1978 housing and child occupied buildings.
Course Fee: $250 per person
Certification: EPA certifications are issued to individuals who complete the course and pass the certification test in compliance with EPA procedures. Trainees must attend the entire class and have their photo taken on site. LaHouse is approved to offer certification to conduct Renovation, Repair, and Painting activities pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 U.S.C.2682).
Continuing Education Units: Qualifies for CEU's for Louisiana Residential Contractors, Louisiana Inspectors, and Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certifications.
Instructors: Celeste Robin, Program Manager / Pam Lewandowski, Manager of Training
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