As of April 22, 2010, anyone who conducts renovations, repairs, or painting in pre-1978 or child-occupied facilities must get certified. In addition to personal certification, there is also the requirement of getting your firm registered with EPA in order to ensure that you are not at risk to receive up to $37,500 in fines per day!
We've simplified this complicated process into 4 easy steps to make sure you're protected:
If it does not, keep in mind that there's a great chance you MAY see a project like this come up in the near future...don't turn down work in these tough economic times!
All trainers that list their courses on this website are approved EPA and/or State Providers, and their courses certify renovators to perform lead-safe work. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions Page for full details on the EPA's new renovator rules or contact customer support on this page.
EPA Lead Certification is required for any renovation that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Failure to comply puts you at risk to be fined by the EPA & Local Government.