Federal law now requires that painting in housing (residence, apartments, and condominium), child care facilities and schools built before 1978 must take and successfully complete an approved eight hour EPA Certified Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) course.
The laws are even more restrictive if the properties you work on receive federal funding (i.e. Section 8) or are Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties. There are excessive fines, civil penalties, and felony convictions associated with this new regulation.
By taking this EPA certified course you will have a full understanding of lead safe practices that are required in pre-1978 buildings. At the successful completion of the course you will receive your EPA recognized lead RRP certificationthat is good for 5 years.
Who Should Attend
Those who want to advance their career in this highly rewarding area of air quality, and generate additional income, should attend this course. The course is especially important if you are working in the following professions:
Home Inspector
Professional Engineer
Engineering Technician
Technologist
Geologist
Energy Auditor
Environmental Consultant
Building Contractor
Safety Inspector
HVAC Contractor
Building Professionals
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