Question 1

Are there projects that require two certified workers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are two different rules within the certification. The Environmental Protection Agencies rule is known as the Renovate, Repair, and Painting Rule. Also, the Department of Housing and Urban Developments Rule is known as the Lead Safe Housing Rule. If your project falls under the Lead Safe H

Question 2

Who needs EPA RRP Lead Renovator Training?

Accepted Answer

Contractors, repair businesses, and real estate professionals. If the contractor has at least one certified renovator, they can train the non-certified workers on the job or in a classroom environment prior to the work commencing for projects regulated by the EPA RRP rule.

Question 3

Does My Business Need to Be Certified?

Accepted Answer

Firms that will be disturbing more than 2 square feet of lead-based coatings need to be certified.  You can get certified by visiting the HTTPS://EPA.GOV/LEAD/GETCERTIFIED. The fee for certification is $300 every 5 years.

Question 4

How Does the EPA Know I Exist?

Accepted Answer

We get this a lot in our class. There are several ways that they can easily find that out: Tax-ID number, permits pulled, and several other business functions become easily accessible. Furthermore, your customer’s neighbors have probably recently remodeled. Most likely, their contractor was certifie

Question 5

What If I Am Caught Violating the Rule?

Accepted Answer

If you have been certified than the penalty can be as high as $75,000 per violation and jail time. If you haven’t been certified, you are eligible for a civil violation of $37,500 per violation. Keep in mind, this is per violation. You can have several violations on one job.

Question 6

Why do you need this training?

Accepted Answer

As a result of the EPA RRP rule. When working in houses built prior to 1978.  Your firm must employ at least one Certified Renovator. Your firm must be registered as a Lead-Safe Certified Firm.

Question 7

Who should attend from your company?

Accepted Answer

In most cases the company Owner, President, Operations Manager, Production Supervisor, and Production Workers. With the risk involved with lead-based paintwork, it is imperative that everyone understands the rules and the risks. Although the rule allows for only one certified renovator for EPA proje

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