10-16-2025 - Lead Renovator Certification Initial - La Mesa, CA
Training Provider: World Inspections, Ltd
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: La Mesa, CA
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This Lead Renovator RRP Initial Certification course is 8 hours in length and includes approved lead safety training and the required certification exam.
This RRP training is conducted in English. To view training options in Spanish, please click here.
Any contractor performing qualifying renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one Certified Renovator who has successfully completed this training.
Companies must also submit an application to register as a Lead Safe Certified Firm with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the EPA-Authorized State in which RRP work will be performed.
This course is approved for purposes of certification under Section 402 of TSCA and/or EPA-Authorized State lead regulations for Lead-safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) work.
Need an earlier RRP training date or more location options? Click Here to view our full schedule and all available locations. Unless you work in Alabama, Georgia, or Oklahoma, you can take the RRP class in any state to satisfy your individual 8-hour training requirement. Please note that if you do attend a course at a location outside of the state where you will be performing RRP work, additional reciprocity paperwork may be required by the state lead program to finalize your certification.
More about the RRP Training and Lead Paint Regulations
Effective April 22, 2010, anyone who performs renovations, repairs, or painting in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must comply with the Lead RRP Rule. Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $41,056 per day.
- More than 6 square feet of interior painted surface AND/OR
- More than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface
How Do I Get RRP Lead-safe Certified?
- Register and successfully complete this 8-hour lead certification course.
- Submit an application to EPA or EPA-Authorized state on behalf of your company (even if you're a sole proprietor). See below for details.
- Receive your certificate from class and your firm certificate, finalize any additional paperwork required by your state, and you are ready to get to work!
This course is provided by an accredited trainer who is approved by the EPA and/or EPA-Authorized lead program in compliance with all regulations in the state in which the course is being held. It will satisfy the 8-hour training requirement for individuals to attain certification in Lead Paint Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP). Individuals who attend the course, participate fully in the hands-on activities, and pass the certification exam will receive a Certified Renovator certificate.
Firm Certification
Firms, including sole-proprietors, landlords, etc. must submit an application stating that they will be utilizing a Certified Renovator to perform lead-safe work. Your training provider will discuss all registration requirements during class, and will provide the necessary forms when applicable.
To perform RRP work in an EPA-Authorized State (AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA or WI): Firm registration must be processed directly with the applicable state lead program(s).
To work in all other states: Firm registration must be processed with the EPA via an online application. The EPA Lead-Safe Firm fee is $300, and it is valid for 5 years.
Course Registration and Introduction
Module 1: Why Should I be Concerned About Lead Paint?
Module 2: Regulations
Module 3: Before Beginning Work
Module 4: Contain Dust During Work
Module 5: During The Work
Module 6: Cleaning Activities and Checking Your Work
Module 7: Record keeping
Module 8: Training Non-Certified Renovation Workers
Test and Course Evaluation
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | 1-3 days after course completion |
| Parking | Parking available onsite. |
| Food | Lunch is provided |
| STATE REQUIREMENTS (Lead Renovator Certification Initial)** | |
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| Individual Prerequisites | None |
| Accrediting Body | EPA |
| Individual App Requirements | Certificates are issued to the individual by the training provider |
| Individual Exam And Fees | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| Company Application Requirements | $300 every five years |
| Refresher Training | 4-hour Refresher class is required every 5 years, or 3 years if completed online without hands-on (online only permitted every other renewal period). |
| Reciprocity | There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's accrediting body before taking training from an outside source. |
| ** Please note that these details are provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your local state or regulatory body to confirm your requirements for your specific situation. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. It is simply a database of publicly available information that is meant to assist with research on certain topics but is no way guaranteed as complete or free of error. | |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Lead Renovator Certification Initial Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
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John B.
attended on November 15, 2024
Great instructor, very knowledgeable Mihail R.
attended on October 18, 2024
Very good class Tim D.
attended on July 19, 2024
Great class, learned a lot! Owen M.
attended on May 18, 2024
Course was convenient and well prepared. The instructor had plenty of experience and made the test stress free. Rodrigo G.
attended on April 19, 2024
Well organized class with emphasis on key areas. Good pace to class with good real life examples from instructor. Second time taking course and would recommend him to others. Aleksandr Z.
attended on March 16, 2024
!!!! Emma D.
attended on February 16, 2024
The instructor was very informative and knowledgeable with lots of personal experience in dealing with Lead. The training was very interactive, fun and full of information. Only thought that it would be beneficial to stick to the agenda that was originally presented or printed out because there were at times the class was getting distracted and off topic and essentially lead to a bit of a rush towards the end. The instructor provided the course with lots and lots of material that it is unnecessary to purchase anything from Zack Academy. Especially when their advertised materials were not being delivered until after the class was completed. Should have had information on what was provided but glad the instructor emailed with that information prior to class. Eduardo T.
attended on December 15, 2023
Mr.Owen is a knowledgeable guy and has a lot of story’s to tell ! Uriel V.
attended on December 15, 2023
Nice small class alot of helpful information is given to you will recommend if anyone is looking for lead renovator certification Eric R.
attended on November 18, 2023
Mr Sutton our instructor was great. A knowledgable industry professional. Classroom experience went smooth and easy to follow. Classroom was clean and comfortable. Brian C.
attended on November 18, 2023
Owen the instructor was awesome. He really covered everything and made the time go by quickly. Randy R.
attended on August 18, 2023
the course instructor was very knowledgeable Jeff D.
attended on August 18, 2023
Class was informative and well paced. Owen provided a nice balance of entertainment to tie real life safety needs into the curriculum. He challenged the group with questions and encouraged everyone to be responsible for the information. Good class. Good Instructor. Francisco M.
attended on August 18, 2023
great course!! Sergio Antonio C.
attended on August 18, 2023
Cool Mitch G.
attended on March 17, 2023
The class was a little long but great information John L.
attended on March 17, 2023
Instructor was great. He provided lunch and really made sure we got all the information we needed to pass the test Kohl S.
attended on March 17, 2023
Owen was a very knowledgeable Ralph D.
attended on January 20, 2023
Very good instructor, easy to understand. Frank C.
attended on January 20, 2023
Awesome instruction Aaron C.
attended on January 20, 2023
Enjoyed the course Cristian R.
attended on December 16, 2022
Owen was an excellent teacher. Full of real world examples. He presented all the info very clearly and professionally. McKenzi H.
attended on December 16, 2022
Teacher was good. Had a lot of knowledge and experience. Passed out an agenda and did not follow it, so I don't know what the point was of passing out the agenda. The students in the class were rude to the teacher. I felt bad for him. He handled it well. I think he was a good teacher. Scott L.
attended on October 21, 2022
I thought it was a good course and the instructor was knowledgeable and kept the class engaged. Some feedback would be to save on costs. I believe the notebook and handouts can be emailed, or downloaded, which will save on printing costs. The instructor allowed NO laptops OR Notepads, but rather writing notes on paper. Modern times are all saved on laptops, I-pads, etc. these days. Fong K.
attended on September 16, 2022
I was so apprehensive about taking this course, however, Owen was so knowledgable and kept the class flowing and actually fun. I learned so much. Mario R.
attended on May 13, 2022
awesome class. Great instructor! David G.
attended on May 13, 2022
Mr. Sutton was very engaging and kept me very interested. With his stories of his previous jobs to the way he felt about certain regulations is something I truly appreciated. Made it really easy for me to keep paying attention and ultimately pass the course! Thank you! Wes B.
attended on April 15, 2022
Owen is very professional and knowledgeable in his class content. Van S.
attended on January 14, 2022
The course was very informative and enjoyable. I'm ready to add RRP to my professional services Kristoffer G.
attended on September 17, 2021
Great class! The instructor took the time to print and distribute a great deal of helpful documents and information. Additionally he was great at putting everything in to very relatable context, and was very good with managing the timeline of instruction. Luis V.
attended on July 16, 2021
Lead class was very informative and interesting! michael f.
attended on July 16, 2021
the class was great he made it was very informative and easy to follow along. Chad H.
attended on June 17, 2021
Very informative class. Instructor was to the point and gave us a lot of money saving tips for contractors. I like to be informed by someone who has actually been there done that! Melinda O.
attended on June 17, 2021
Very helpful and lots of great information. Mark D.
attended on April 16, 2021
Excellent course, very informative. Discussions in regards to actual renovations were easy to see how training is applied to real renovations.
Thank you for the training. Neihat S.
attended on March 19, 2021
Wey good instructor, he explained and made everything so easy to understand. Max M.
attended on March 19, 2021
Good class, easy to follow Chris D.
attended on February 19, 2021
Cass was very informative and well done. Thanks for providing us with an excellent exerience! Carlos P.
attended on February 19, 2021
Very interactive enjoyed the instructor and learned somethings I did not know Angel A.
attended on February 19, 2021
Class was informative and easy to follow. Take notes, bring stationary, bring a PEN! ignacio s.
attended on January 15, 2021
Very inspiring, encouraged , challenged ,humor, throughout the entire class
times fly rapidly A +++++++++++++ Instructor Theodore C.
attended on December 18, 2020
Great content and knowledgeable instructor. Learned a lot. Robert M.
attended on November 20, 2020
Great service. Tony B.
attended on November 20, 2020
Owen thought a great class this was my second time taking it. I like how he added some new stuff. Thank you Stephanie L.
attended on October 16, 2020
Owen the instructor is very knowledgeable and personable. Owen makes the class seem like it flew by. Shane R.
attended on October 16, 2020
Owen the instructor is very knowledgeable and personable. Owen makes the class seem like it flew by. Christopher Z.
attended on October 16, 2020
Owen the instructor is very knowledgeable and personable. Owen makes the class seem like it flew by. Paul M.
attended on September 19, 2020
Incredibly knowledgeable, Owen was able to cover a gamut of information in just a few hours. Most importantly I learned to always be aware of the quantities of lead paint in the old homes I may be asked to demo, as that is my main business, grading, demo, walls and custom pools in the San Diego area. The fines are a bit too much for me to pay, so I would rather "pay" attention than pay a fine ! So that one instruction will always be in my mind, as will much of the rules and regulations to conduct my business. Luis S.
attended on September 19, 2020
The part I liked the most about the class is how fast time went, while still going over every important topic. Owen Sutton is down to earth and has a really unique style of teaching and engaging with his students which made it a fun experience. Ricardo N.
attended on February 14, 2020
Great class 8372 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Lead-based paint is a serious matter. Contractors need to keep up with changes in regulations to remain compliant with current laws. Do you know what you need to know? The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Final Rule (RRP Rule) applies to renovation in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 that contain lead-based paint. Firms found to be non-compliant may be liable for civil penalties of up to $37,500 for each violation. Please sign up today for an RRP course to avoid these serious fines!
RRP Project Binder Overview
Please note: this product is sent via Fedex to your mailing
address and will not be delivered in class, as it is for use on an RRP job site and is
separate from the class manual. Please allow 3-5 business days for shipping.
The RRP Project Binder & Tutorial is an optional record-keeping tool that is perfect for
compiling and retaining all required documents to be in compliance with the EPA Renovation
Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745). The Binder is the essential tool for
step-by-step instructions on "how to" complete forms and letters that are included in the
Renovation Repair and Painting Rule Project Binder. It is recommended that each renovation
project retain a Project Binder & Tutorial on-site for the duration of the project. The
Project Binder is to be retained after the completion of the project for a period of three
years, accessible by the EPA for possible spontaneous audit.
For those working in EPA-authorized states including AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, OR, RI, UT, WA or WI there may be additional or alternate record-keeping requirements from what is presented in the RRP Project Binder. Please check with your local and state lead programs to confirm the work practices and record-keeping required for RRP work in your area. The following forms are incorporated into the Project Binder:
The Environmental Protection Agency has begun enforcement of lead-related issues within the residential construction industry. Reports of violations and fines are being released constantly. The primary violation is non-compliance of required paperwork.  |
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