4-Hour EPA RRP Lead Renovator Refresher
Same-day certificate upon completion of training.
Renew an eligible EPA RRP Certified Renovator credential with a 4-hour refresher course. This online refresher is intended for renovators whose current certification has not yet expired.
EPA permits refresher training without a hands-on component, but that renewal is valid for 3 years. Renovators who choose an online refresher must take a hands-on refresher the next time they recertify.
Can I renew my EPA RRP Lead Renovator certification online?
Yes, if you remain eligible for refresher training. EPA permits online refresher training without hands-on learning. That route renews Certified Renovator status for three years; a hands-on refresher renews for five years.
Who Can Take the 4-Hour RRP Refresher?
EPA requires renovators to complete refresher training before their current certification expires. Training providers must verify prior certification when enrolling students in a refresher course.
Your existing Certified Renovator credential must still be active when you complete the refresher.
Have a copy of your previous course completion certificate available to document refresher eligibility.
If your certification has already expired, the refresher is no longer the correct pathway. You must retake the 8-hour initial course.
Online vs. Hands-On RRP Refresher
A refresher without hands-on training can be completed online and results in a three-year certification period.
A refresher that includes hands-on training results in a five-year certification period.
EPA requires renovators who use the online refresher route to take a hands-on refresher the next time they recertify.
What the Refresher Covers
The refresher course reviews the lead-safe work practices and compliance responsibilities that Certified Renovators use on covered renovation projects.
Review Certified Renovator responsibilities and the core requirements of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.
Revisit containment, prohibited practices, personal protection, cleaning and dust-control concepts.
Review cleaning verification, project documentation and the importance of complete and accurate records.
Lead Renovator Refresher FAQ
How long is the EPA RRP refresher course?
The renovator refresher course is four hours.
Can I take the refresher if my certification expired?
No. EPA says renovators whose certification has expired must retake the 8-hour initial course to regain Certified Renovator status.
How long does an online refresher renewal last?
A refresher course without hands-on training results in a three-year certification period.
How long does a hands-on refresher renewal last?
A refresher course that includes hands-on learning results in a five-year certification period.
Do I need hands-on refresher training every time?
No, but EPA requires hands-on refresher training every other time a renovator takes a refresher course.
Where do I take the online refresher?
The enrollment button on this page directs students to the online 4-Hour EPA RRP Lead Safe Renovator Refresher course offered through Able Safety.
Renew Your EPA RRP Lead Renovator Certification
If your current certification is still valid, start the 4-hour refresher online. If it has expired, use the 8-hour initial-course pathway instead.