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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. Online 4-hour Refresher classes are now available from other providers and qualify for a 3-year renewal. Completing an 8-hour live RRP class provides a 5-year renewal. Firms must apply to EPA for recertification at least 90 days before the firm's expiration date.
Who should attend: Professional contractors, maintenance workers, 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 for Initial Course; $200 for Refresher Course.
***The initial course is currently being offered free of charge to individuals thanks to a grant from the Baton Rouge Office of Community Development.***
NOTE: All fees must be received and cleared before the start of class or certificates will be withheld. There are no refunds; all sales are final. Course date may be changed once for a fee of $20.
Registration for these courses (up to 150 participants total across all sessions) is covered through a grant program. Use the registration link below to register for a course - you will be asked to choose dates in order of preference as sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats per class are limited per EPA guidelines.
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. Certificate of completion may qualify for La. Home Inspector and other professional units. This seminar is pre-approved for 8 hours of continuing education for Louisiana residential contractors (request LSLBC form) and La. Home Inspectors (“outside the scope” credit through LSBHI, up to 10 hrs.). This course is also approved for 8 hours of BPI CEU's.
Instructor: Celeste Robin, Program Manager and Pam Lewandowski, Manager of Training
Location: details on registration page
This class can be brought to your location if a classroom is provided and there are at least ten registrants.
For more information contact our office (225) 578-7913.
