EPA Lead Renovator Training Certification

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule (codified in 40 CFR 745.80 – 745.339,) blankets the RRP of “target housing,” defined as “any dwelling built prior to 1978.

The EPA’s RRP rule is configured to control the risk of lead-based paint which is outlined as a painted surface that when examined by a laboratory, EPA approved test-kit is equivalent to or bigger than 1.0 mg/cm2 or 0.5% by weight lead.

EPA Lead Renovation Certification Requirements

The EPA’s RRP rule includes certification necessities for both training providers and renovation companies. Started in October 2009, firms must obtain EPA certification. After April 22, 2010, companies that have not obtained EPA certification will not be allowed to “do, extend, or title to perform renovations” of target housing. EPA Certification is good for five years and can be renewed in five year growths upon payment of the mandatory fees.

Likewise, EPA lead renovator training providers had to start to enforce for certification of their courses setting out in April 2009. April 22, 2010 is the date when individuals and work practices have to follow the EPA’s RRP regulations.

The federal agency rule builds 2 kinds of new certification: a certified dust sampling technician and a certified renovator. Both certifications need the individual to successfully accomplished their respective EPA RRP course and pay up the appropriate fee. A periodical refresher course and fee are asked to sustain each certification.

All contractors should scan and read the entire rule and associated information to ensure that they are familiar with it and gear up to follow.