EPA RRP Lead Training Class January 27, 2011

Under the new EPA Lead, Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule, contractors, renovators, remodelers, painters, maintenance workers and others performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb painted surfaces in homes, apartments, child care facilities and schools build before 1978 must be certified. Also, firms must have at least one “Certified Renovator” assigned to jobs where leadbased paint is disturbed.

Facts by the numbers:
* 35 million homes have lead paint
* 8.4 renovation events happen each year
* 235,000 firms will need RRP Certification
* $32,500 per day for violation of the rule, enforceable by any individual, not just Federal, State or local government employees

What Does the RRP Rule Require?
* Individual Certification at least one RRP Certified Renovator is required at each job site. Certification involves taking a 1-day class from an EPA-accredited Training Provider.
* Firm Certification in addition to individual certification, each firm, agency, or non-profit must also become RRP Certified. To do so, firms or entities must submit an application and pay EPA a fee of $300 which is good for 5 years.
* After April 22, 2010, ONLY EPA RRP Certified firms may work in target housing or child-occupied facilities where lead based paint will be affected by the work they perform.
* Use Lead-Safe Work Practices – The RRP rule requires that “Lead-Safe Work Practices” be used when disturbing 6 sq. ft. or more per room or 20 sq. ft. outside.


Catamount Consulting is offering an RRP Lead Course on January 27, 2011 at the Fort William Henry Resort in Lake George from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The cost for training is $250/person including breakfast and lunch.

Upon successful completion of this one day course, you will receive a Certification of Completion stating that you are trained in lead safe work practices and meet the requirements of EPA Lead Safety RRP rule.

Please contact Heidi at Catamount Consulting, (518) 623-2352, with any questions or for further information. Or visit our website, www.catamountconsultingllc.com.