EPA Approved Training Provider
* The student must complete the online portion of the class prior to attending the in-person
session. If student does not complete the online coursework, they cannot attend the hands-on
demonstration required for certification.
EPA's
renovation
program
applies
to
all
states,
tribes
and
territories
where
EPA
has
not
specifically
provided
authorization
for
that
state,
tribe
or
territory
to
operate
the
program
themselves.
The
following
states
are
authorized
to
administer
their
own
RRP
programs
in
lieu
of
the
federal
program.
Note: If you work in more than one state, you may need both EPA and state certification.
Contractors
working
in
the
following
states
ARE
NOT
able
to
take
this
training:
Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or
in the Bois Forte Tribe.
EPA Approved Training Provider
Who needs to be Certified?
As of April 22, 2010 all contractors, firms and technicians working in homes, schools, and child occupied facilities built prior to 1978 must be trained, certified, and meet all Lead Safe Work Practices requirements. This includes General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Rental Property Owners, Managers, & Maintenance Workers performing common practices including sanding, scraping, demolition and cutting MUST be trained and certified.How do I become a Certified
Renovator?
Our eight hour Lead Certification course will teach you how to comply with the RRP rule and the HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule and how to integrate safe and effective work practices into your renovations. The Certified Lead Renovator course is a training program meeting all State and EPA requirements for contractors, property owners, managers and maintenance personnel who are involved in any activity that has the potential to disturb lead based paint.
How do I stay compliant with my
Certification?
The Initial Lead Certification course is effective for a five year period from the date that it is completed in class. You will need to renew this certification prior to the expiration date on your certificate by enrolling in a Refresher Lead Certification course. This four hour refresher course can be completed by attending another in-person class with hands-on training for a recertification period of five years or online without hand-on training for a recertification period of three years.
SCHEDULE
Location
Date
Day
Time
DES PLAINES 03/19/2025 Wednesday 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 mapDES PLAINES
04/08/2025
Tuesday
1:00P - 3:00P
1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 04/23/2025 Wednesday 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 mapDES PLAINES
05/08/2025
Thursday
1:00P - 3:00P
1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 05/21/2025 Wednesday 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 mapDES PLAINES
06/18/2025
Wednesday
1:00P - 3:00P
1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 07/10/2025 Thursday 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 mapDES PLAINES
07/23/2025
Wednesday
1:00P - 3:00P
1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 mapDES PLAINES
08/07/2025
Thursday
1:00P - 3:00P
1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 08/20/2025 Wednesday 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map
* The student must complete the online portion of the class prior to attending the in-person session. If student does not complete the
online coursework, they cannot attend the hands-on demonstration required for certification.
COURSE TUITION
Eight Hour Initial Course - $225.00
The course tuition covers enrollment fee and all materials for the class.
EPA's
renovation
program
applies
to
all
states,
tribes
and
territories
where
EPA
has
not
specifically
provided
authorization
for
that
state,
tribe
or
territory
to
operate
the
program
themselves.
The
following
states
are
authorized
to
administer
their
own
RRP
programs
in
lieu
of
the
federal
program.
Note:
If
you
work
in
more
than
one
state,
you
may
need
both
EPA
and
state
certification.
Contractors working in the following states
ARE NOT
able to take this training:
Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or in the Bois Forte Tribe.
EPA Approved Training Provider
DID YOU KNOW? You cannot
even bid on a project for a
residential property or child-
occupied facility built before
1978 unless you are a RRP
Certified Renovator.
Who needs to be Certified?
As of April 22, 2010 all contractors, firms and technicians working in homes, schools, and child occupied facilities built prior to 1978 must be trained, certified, and meet all Lead Safe Work Practices requirements. This includes General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Rental Property Owners, Managers, & Maintenance Workers performing common practices including sanding, scraping, demolition and cutting MUST be trained and certified.How do I become a Certified Renovator?
Our eight hour Lead Certification course will teach you how to comply with the RRP rule and the HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule and how to integrate safe and effective work practices into your renovations. The Certified Lead Renovator course is a training program meeting all State and EPA requirements for contractors, property owners, managers and maintenance personnel who are involved in any activity that has the potential to disturb lead based paint.How do I stay compliant with my
Certification?
The Initial Lead Certification course is effective for a five year period from the date that it is completed in class. You will need to renew this certification prior to the expiration date on your certificate by enrolling in a Refresher Lead Certification course. This four hour refresher course can be completed by attending another in-person class with hands- on training for a recertification period of five years or online without hand-on training for a recertification period of three years.Location
Date
Day
Time
DES PLAINES 03/19/2025 Wed 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 04/08/2025 Tues 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 04/23/2025 Wed 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 05/08/2025 Thurs 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 05/21/2025 Wed 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 06/18/2025 Wed 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 07/10/2025 Thurs 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 07/23/2025 Wed 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 08/07/2025 Thurs 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map DES PLAINES 08/20/2025 Wed 1:00P - 3:00P 1656 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 map
SCHEDULE
COURSE TUITION
* The student must complete the online portion of
the class prior to attending the
in-person session. If student does not complete the
online coursework, they cannot attend the hands-on
demonstration required for certification.
Eight Hour Initial Course $225.00
The course tuition covers enrollment fee and all
materials for the class.
EPA's
renovation
program
applies
to
all
states,
tribes
and
territories
where
EPA
has
not
specifically
provided
authorization
for
that
state,
tribe
or
territory
to
operate
the
program
themselves.
The
following
states
are
authorized
to
administer
their
own
RRP
programs
in
lieu
of
the
federal
program.
Note:
If
you
work
in
more
than
one
state,
you
may
need
both
EPA
and
state
certification.
Contractors
working
in
the
following
states
ARE
NOT
able
to
take
this
training:
Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa,
Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Rhode Island, Utah, Washington,
Wisconsin, or in the Bois Forte Tribe.
