Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification – INITIAL – 8 Hr – Bedford Hts., OH – December 20, 2024 – 8:00 to 5:00 pm

  • Start Date: 20 December, 2024 08:00
  • End Date: 20 December, 2024 17:00
  • Cleveland

Description

If You have any Special Needs or Need a Reasonable Accommodation, Please Contact us Immediately!

**Please note that pre-registration is required for this event and walk-ins are not permitted.**

This is a Renovation, Repair and Painting Initial Training course (RRP).    The course is a

8-hour class and includes hands-on procedures and a required certification exam. Upon completion of the class and passing the course exam, your information is uploaded into the U.S. EPA’s database with your uniquely assigned Certified Renovator number.  This certification is good for five years.  You will receive a certificate in the mail with your unique number and photograph.

You must take a refresher class before the five year expiration date to keep your certification current.  If your previous certificate has expired, you must retake the 8-hour training course.

The following is from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right:

What Is the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP)? 

  • The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program is a federal regulatory program affecting contractors, property managers, and others who disturb painted surfaces.
  • It applies to residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and

day-care centers built before 1978.

  • It includes pre-renovation education requirements as well as training, certification, and work practice requirements.

–  Pre-renovation education requirements:

  • Contractors, property managers, and others who perform renovations for compensation in residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 are required to distribute a lead pamphlet before starting renovation work.

–  Training, certification, and work practice requirements:

  • Firms are required to be certified, their employees must be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in use of lead-safe work practices, and lead-safe work practices hat minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards must be followed.
  • Renovation is broadly defined as any activity that disturbs painted surfaces and includes most repair, remodeling, and maintenance activities, including window replacement.
  • EPA’s lead renovation regulations can be found at 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E.

Who Must Follow the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule’s Requirements?

In general, anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and

child-occupied facilities built before 1978, this may include, but is not limited to:

–  Residential rental property owners/managers

–  General contractors

–  Special trade contractors, including:

  • Painters
  • Plumbers
  • Carpenters
  • Electricians

What Activities Are Subject to the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program?

In general, any activity that disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, including:

  • Remodeling and repair/maintenance
  • Electrical work
  • Plumbing
  • Painting preparation
  • Carpentry
  • Window replacement

FAQ

You must attend the whole class, any time missed must be made up before certificate can be issued.  You must also pass a written exam for issuance of a certificate.

Certificates are usually mailed within a week of the course completion.  Please contact the office if you need a copy of your certificate sooner.

Certification is good for five years.  You must take a refresher class before the five year expiration date to keep your certification current.  If your previous certificate has expired, you must retake the 8-hour training course.

Federal law requires all renovation, repair, and painting firms (including sole proprietorships) working in housing, or facilities where children are routinely present, built before 1978, to be certified. Firm certification is a key requirement to ensure the training of individuals and the use of lead-safe work practices.  Firms must apply to EPA.

RESERVATION CANCELLATION

Cancellation out of a training class by a registrant will be subject to the following:

Cancellation at least 7 days before the first day of the training class will entitle the registrant to a full refund of all paid training class fees.

Cancellation 6 days or less, but before the first day of the training class will result in a refund of all paid class fees less a 50% penalty.

Cancellation on or after the first day of the training class, will result in no refund.

Cancellation Penalties are Waived if you Reschedule into a Future Training Class

Event Schedule
Ticket Pricing
Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification - INITIAL - 8 Hr - Bedford Hts., OH - December 20, 2024 : RRP - December 20, 2024
8:00AM-5:00PM
Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification - INITIAL - 8 Hr - Bedford Hts., OH - December 20, 2024 - *;00 TO 5:00
$275
Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification - INITIAL - 8 Hr - Bedford Hts., OH - December 20, 2024