Lead Renovator Certification Initial Courses in New York

As of April 22, 2010, anyone who performs renovations, repairs, or painting (RRP) in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must be Lead-Safe Certified by the EPA or an EPA-Authorized state. Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $41,056 per day. To get certified, individuals must take this 1-day Lead RRP Training course.

This Lead Renovator Initial Certification (RRP Training) course is 8 hours in length and includes lead safety training approved by the EPA or applicable EPA-Authorized state program. Any contractor performing qualifying 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 process an application to become a Lead Safe Certified Firm. The course concludes with a certification exam.

Already RRP Lead Certified? View the 4-hour refresher course schedule to renew your certification.

Since the full 8-hour RRP training course cannot be completed fully online, our training network offers in-person classes across the US for your convenience. View our lead certification training locations and schedule below, and register today for a State or EPA RRP certification course. This course is also available in Spanish - click here to view the Spanish training schedule!