Starting in April 2010, an EPA rule requiring training/certification for contractors doing work on most residential and some commercial properties built before 1978 will begin to be enforced. The rule is designed to reduce the risk of dangerous childhood lead exposure which is common during and after renovations/repairs that disturb lead-based paint.
- "Work" refers to any activity that disturbs painted surfaces, including window repair/replacement.
- Other training and certifications relating to lead work do not entirely substitute for this new requirement, though you may be able to take a shorter refresher course rather than the full 8-hour initial course.
EPA's RRP Rule (pdf version)
RRP Frequently Asked Questions
Southeast Community College (Lincoln) has developed an Initial and Refresher course for area contractors wishing to continue working on pre-1978 properties.
Initial Lead Renovator:
This is an initial eight-hour lead renovator training for contractors and
employees required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to protect children during
renovation, repair and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint.
This training will be conducted in partnership with Midwest Training Institute, an EPA-accredited training
provider. Topics include: the lead paint hazards, regulations, tools, personal protective equipment, work area setup, safe work practices, job completion procedures, and recordkeeping.
February 23, 8am-5pm. March 9, 8am-5pm.
Refresher Lead Renovator: This is a refresher four-hour training for those who have previously completed an approved Lead
Contractor, Lead Worker or eight-hour lead safe course. They may take the four-hour Renovator Refresher
to become a certified Renovator. This training will be conducted in partnership with Midwest Training Institute, an EPA-accredited training
provider. Topics include: regulations, EPA-recognized test kits, work setup practices, personal protective
equipment, dust control, cleaning activities, checking your work, recordkeeping, and training non-certified
renovators.
February 24 8am-12pm. March 10, 8am-12pm.
