The Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) aims to minimize exposure to lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair, or painting activities. Firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, childcare facilities and schools must be certified as RRP by the Department of Commerce.
Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and interior demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips and harm adults and children. It is the law to use RRP certified renovators who have been trained by an approved training provider to follow lead-safe work practice
Become a certified individual or firm
- Firms — Firms can become RRP-certified by sending an application to the Department of Commerce for a fee of $25. Firms must have at least one certified renovator employed with the firm.
- Individuals — Individuals can become certified renovators and/or dust sampling technicians by completing the appropriate 8-hr training course from an approved training provider (PDF). If the individual is certified as a renovator with EPA or another authorized state, they will need to register their renovator certificate with Commerce.
What activities can RRP certified renovators perform?
Activities that each renovator discipline may perform:
- Renovator: either performs or directs workers who perform renovations
- Dust Sampling Technician: optional dust clearance sampling for renovation activities
Homeowners do not need to be RRP certified
If you are a homeowner performing renovation, repair, or painting work in your home (primary residence), the RRP rules do not apply to your project. However, you are responsible for the safety of your family or children in your care and your neighbors. If you live in a pre-1978 home and plan to do repairs, painting remodels or renovations, please read a copy of EPA’s Renovate Right (PDF).
If you rent or flip your home, the RRP rules apply to your project(s).