EPA/HUD RRPCertification (8-Hour)
Not sure whether you need EPA/HUD RRP or Lead Abatement training? The difference comes down to why the work is being performed. You can find a comparative chart here.
The EPA/HUD Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule is designed for contractors performing renovation, repair, maintenance, or painting work that may disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities. Rather than permanently eliminating lead hazards, RRP teaches contractors how to safely complete renovation work while minimizing the creation and spread of lead dust and protecting occupants, workers, and the surrounding environment.
If you're being paid to perform renovation, repair, maintenance, or painting work that disturbs painted surfaces in older homes, federal law may require your firm to be EPA Certified and at least one Certified Renovator to direct the work. This course is ideal for painters, remodelers, general contractors, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, flooring installers, window and door installers, property maintenance professionals, and many other trades working in pre-1978 housing.
Lead Abatement, on the other hand, is performed when the primary purpose of the project is to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. These projects typically require licensing through the Ohio Department of Health as either a Lead Abatement Worker or Lead Abatement Contractor and involve more extensive training than the EPA/HUD RRP program.
Throughout this one-day course, students will learn EPA lead-safe work practices, containment methods, cleaning verification procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), required documentation, and practical techniques for safely performing renovation work in older homes. Hands-on exercises reinforce the procedures used every day by renovation professionals working in the field.
Students who successfully complete the course will receive their EPA Certified Renovator certificate, valid for five years.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Complete the 8-hour EPA/HUD RRP Initial course.
Successfully complete the required hands-on activities and course requirements.
Receive your EPA Certified Renovator certificate.
Begin performing lead-safe renovation, repair, and painting activities in accordance with EPA regulations.
Renew your certification every five years by completing an approved EPA/HUD RRP Refresher course before your certification expires.
FAQ:
DO I NEED AN RRP CERTIFICATION?
You likely need EPA/HUD RRP certification if:
You are being paid to perform renovation, repair, maintenance, or painting work.
The project takes place in a pre-1978 home or child-occupied facility.
Your work disturbs painted surfaces above the EPA's established thresholds.
Common trades include painters, remodelers, general contractors, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, flooring installers, window and door installers, property maintenance professionals, and many others working in older homes.
DO I NEED A EPA/HUD RRP CERTIFICATION IF I’M A LICENSED LEAD ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR?
It depends on the type of work you're performing.
A licensed Ohio Lead Abatement Contractor does not need EPA/HUD RRP certification to perform lead abatement projects. Lead abatement is a separate licensing program regulated by the Ohio Department of Health and is specifically intended to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards.
However, if your business also performs renovation, repair, remodeling, maintenance, or painting work covered by the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, your firm must also comply with the federal RRP requirements. In other words, many companies hold both Ohio Lead Abatement licensing and EPA/HUD RRP certification because they perform both types of work.
A simple way to remember it is:
Lead Abatement = The project is intended to permanently eliminate lead hazards.
EPA/HUD RRP = The project is a renovation, repair, or painting job that happens to disturb lead-based paint.
If your company performs both types of projects, you'll likely need both credentials to remain compliant with state and federal requirements.
If you're still unsure which course is right for you, we're happy to help you choose the appropriate training before you register.