EPA RRP Lead Renovator Course NYC — 8-Hour Initial Training
Prepare to work lead-safe on renovation, repair and painting projects with the EPA RRP Certified Renovator initial training pathway. The 8-hour initial course covers lead hazards, RRP requirements, containment, lead-safe work practices, cleaning, verification and recordkeeping.
EPA requires initial Certified Renovator training to total 8 hours, including 2 hours of hands-on learning. Course completion through an EPA-accredited training provider serves as the individual's Certified Renovator credential.
Who needs EPA RRP Certified Renovator training?
In general, the RRP Rule applies to paid renovation, repair and painting work that disturbs lead-based paint in covered pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities. Certified firms must assign a Certified Renovator to covered jobs, and workers must be trained in lead-safe work practices.
Initial, Blended or Refresher Lead Renovator Training
Choose the option that matches your current certification status. If your prior Certified Renovator credential has already expired, EPA requires you to take the 8-hour initial course again rather than a refresher.
What the 8-Hour RRP Initial Course Covers
Why lead-based paint can create hazards during renovation and what EPA/HUD rules require of certified firms and renovators.
How to set up the work area, contain dust and debris, use lead-safe methods and avoid prohibited practices.
How to clean the work area, perform cleaning verification, dispose of waste appropriately and document required work practices.
Initial Certification and Renewal
EPA's current rules distinguish between initial training and refresher training. Understanding the timing matters because an expired certification changes which course you must take.
Complete an 8-hour accredited renovator course that includes two hours of hands-on learning. The course completion certificate serves as the renovator's certification credential.
Complete refresher training before the current certification expires. A hands-on refresher generally renews certification for five years; an online refresher renews it for three years.
EPA states that the 8-hour initial course must be taken again to regain Certified Renovator status.
EPA RRP Lead Renovator FAQ
How long is the initial Certified Renovator course?
EPA requires the initial renovator course to be eight hours and to include two hours of hands-on learning.
Can the initial 8-hour course be completed entirely online?
No. EPA requires hands-on learning in the initial course. A blended option can place eligible instruction online, but the required hands-on component must still be completed.
How long is the Certified Renovator credential valid?
For courses completed on or after April 1, 2011, initial certification is generally valid for five years. Refresher duration depends on the refresher format.
Can I renew online?
If you remain eligible for refresher training and your certification has not expired, EPA permits an online refresher. Online refresher training results in a three-year certification period; hands-on refresher training results in a five-year period, and hands-on refresher training is required every other time.
What if my Certified Renovator certification already expired?
EPA states that you must retake the 8-hour initial course to regain certification.
Where is Tribune Training Academy located?
40-38 75th Street, Elmhurst, Queens, NY 11373. Call (718) 790-2664 for help choosing a training option.
Start EPA RRP Lead Renovator Training
Choose an in-person initial class, view the blended initial schedule, or use the refresher option if your current certification is still eligible for renewal.