8 Hour EPA RRP Lead Safe Certified Renovator Initial

The 8-Hour EPA RRP Lead Safe Certified Renovator Course is designed to meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for performing renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) work in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. This certification ensures workers understand how to safely manage lead-based paint hazards, protect themselves and occupants, and comply with federal regulations.

Failure to obtain certification can result in fines of up to $37,500 per day.

Course Overview

The EPA RRP Lead Renovator Course instructs participants on:

• Health effects of lead-based paint
• Lead testing procedures
• Lead-safe work practices
• Educating clients on lead hazards

Contractors disturbing more than 6 square feet in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one certified renovator. Owners or principals must complete this course to allow their employees to work under their lead certification. Firms must also submit an EPA Firm Application to become Lead Safe Certified.

Course Delivery:

• Majority online (6 hours) with mandatory in-person hands-on training
• Partial online options under development using Learning Management System

CEU’s and Completion Requirements

• CEUs: 0.8
• Requirements for Completion:
  • Attend 100% of the 8-hour course
  • Complete Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
  • Actively participate in all exercises
  • Complete pre- and post-quiz assessments
  • Achieve passing score on end-of-course exam
  • Submit end-of-course evaluation form

Learning Outcomes

Module 1 – Lead-Based Paint Information

• Define lead-based paint according to federal standards
• Describe health risks to children and adults
• Explain why lead-contaminated dust is hazardous

Module 2 – Regulations

• Differentiate lead abatement and RRP activities
• Define Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities
• Identify covered and excluded activities under RRP
• Understand renovator and firm responsibilities, including recordkeeping
• Recognize civil penalties and HUD Lead Safe Housing requirements

Module 3 – Before Beginning Work

• Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) rules and pamphlet distribution
• Recordkeeping requirements
• Lead testing procedures and reporting requirements

Module 4 – Containing Dust

• Containment procedures for interior and exterior work
• Prevent migration of dust and debris
• Covering floors, furniture, doors, windows, and vents

Module 5 – During the Work

• Prohibited practices that create lead dust
• Dust control methods and HEPA-filtered tools
• Worker protection measures
• Preventing the spread of lead dust

Module 6 – Cleaning

• Effective cleanup procedures
• Interior and exterior cleaning standards
• Cleaning Verification Procedure
• Clearance testing and waste disposal methods

Module 7 – Recordkeeping

• Renovation record retention for 3 years
• Required documentation for firm and renovator certifications
• Post-renovation reporting requirements

Module 8 – Training Non-Certified Workers

• Responsibilities of Certified Renovators for training
• Roles of Trained Non-Certified Renovation Workers
• Steps for lead-safe work practices
• Documentation of worker training

Completion of this 8-Hour EPA RRP Lead Safe Certified Renovator Course ensures participants are prepared to safely perform renovation, repair, and painting work in compliance with EPA regulations, protecting both workers and building occupants.