RRP is EPA's rule requiring training/certification for contractors doing work on most residential and some commercial properties built before 1978. Workers must also follow certain work practices that reduce the risk of dangerous childhood lead exposure. Child lead exposure has been 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.
Enforcement of the training/certification portion of this rule has been delayed (September 30, 2010 for certification, December 31, 2010 for training), but workers can still be fined if they are found to be violating work practices on a pre-1978 job site where children live or visit.
To file a complaint against a contractor doing non-compliant work:
email mcintyre.crystal@epa.gov or morey.maria@epa.gov; call
(913) 551-7261 or 800-223-0425; visit
www.epa.gov/Compliance,
www.epa.gov/region7
EPA's RRP Rule (pdf version)
RRP Frequently Asked Questions
Compliance Guide for small contractors (pdf)
Southeast Community College (Lincoln) and other training providers have 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.
Training sessions will be sponsored by Southeast Community College 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. SCC sponsored training dates (Lincoln): Sep 27 8am to 5pm.
Other training session providers:
Inspection Associates
| Date(s) |
Location |
| July 26 |
Lincoln |
| July 27 |
Lincoln |
Saint Louis University
Midwest Training Institute in partnership w/ other sponsors
| Date(s) |
Location |
| July 19 (Omaha Safety Council) |
Omaha |
| July 21 (Omaha Healthy Kids) |
Omaha |
| July 29 (Omaha Safety Council) |
Omaha |
| Aug 4 (Omaha Safety Council) |
Omaha |
| Aug 5 (Omaha Healthy Kids) |
Omaha |
| Aug 10 (Omaha Healthy Kids) |
Omaha |
| Aug 16 (Omaha Safety Council) |
Omaha |
| Aug 17 (Omaha Healthy Kids) |
Omaha |
| Aug 19 (Omaha Safety Council) |
Omaha |
| Aug 25 (Omaha Safety Council) |
Omaha |
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.
Saint Louis University:
