03-03-2021 - Lead Renovator Certification Initial - LaCrosse, WI
Training Provider: Lake States Environmental
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: LaCrosse, WI
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This Lead Renovator RRP Initial Certification course is 8 hours in length and includes approved lead safety training and the required certification exam.
This RRP training is conducted in English. To view training options in Spanish, please click here.
Any contractor performing qualifying renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one Certified Renovator who has successfully completed this training.
Companies must also submit an application to register as a Lead Safe Certified Firm with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the EPA-Authorized State in which RRP work will be performed.
This course is approved for purposes of certification under Section 402 of TSCA and/or EPA-Authorized State lead regulations for Lead-safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) work.
Need an earlier RRP training date or more location options? Click Here to view our full schedule and all available locations. Unless you work in Alabama, Georgia, or Oklahoma, you can take the RRP class in any state to satisfy your individual 8-hour training requirement. Please note that if you do attend a course at a location outside of the state where you will be performing RRP work, additional reciprocity paperwork may be required by the state lead program to finalize your certification.
More about the RRP Training and Lead Paint Regulations
Effective April 22, 2010, anyone who performs renovations, repairs, or painting in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must comply with the Lead RRP Rule. Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $49,722 per violation per day
When does the Lead-Safe RRP rule apply?
- If your project disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior painted surface AND/OR
- More than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface
How Do I Get RRP Lead-safe Certified?
- Register and successfully complete this 8-hour lead renovator certification course.
- Submit an application to EPA or EPA-Authorized state on behalf of your company (even if you're a sole proprietor). See below for details.
- Receive your certificate from class and your firm certificate, finalize any additional paperwork required by your state, and you are ready to get to work!
This course is provided by an accredited trainer who is approved by the EPA and/or EPA-Authorized lead program in compliance with all regulations in the state in which the course is being held. It will satisfy the 8-hour training requirement for individuals to attain certification in Lead Paint Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP). Individuals who attend the course, participate fully in the hands-on activities, and pass the certification exam will receive a Certified Renovator certificate.
Firm Certification
Firms, including sole-proprietors, landlords, etc. must submit an application stating that they will be utilizing a Certified Renovator to perform lead-safe work. Your training provider will discuss all registration requirements during class, and will provide the necessary forms when applicable.
To perform RRP work in an EPA-Authorized State (AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA or WI): Firm registration must be processed directly with the applicable state lead program(s).
To work in all other states: Firm registration must be processed with the EPA via an online application. The EPA Lead-Safe Firm fee is $300, and it is valid for 5 years.
Lead Renovator Frequent Questions:
I need to get my EPA lead renovator certification. What exactly do I need to do? To become a certified lead renovator, complete an 8-hour State or EPA-accredited initial course and register your firm with the EPA or Authorized State, depending on where you'll be working. Zack Academy's lead renovator certification initial training covers all required curriculum topics, and upon completion students receive their renovator certificate, enabling them to perform renovation, repair, or painting work on pre-1978 properties.
Is there a hands-on component in the lead renovator initial certification course? Yes. The EPA requires that initial lead renovator training include a hands-on component demonstrating lead testing methods, lead-safe containment, work practices, and cleaning verification procedures. Zack Academy's lead renovator certification initial course includes instructor-supervised practical exercises that prepare students to apply lead-safe methods correctly on actual renovation job sites.
Should landlords and property managers take an initial lead renovator certification course? Landlords or property managers who supervise or perform renovation work in pre-1978 rental housing should hold the lead renovator certification. Zack Academy's lead renovator initial course helps property owners understand the RRP rule obligations, lead-safe cleanup standards, and documentation requirements, reducing the legal and health risks associated with lead-based paint disturbance.
Can I take the EPA lead renovator initial certification course on a weekend? Zack Academy offers flexible scheduling for the lead renovator certification initial course, including options that fit around busy contractor work schedules. Renovation professionals across the country choose Zack Academy's lead renovator training because courses are available in formats that minimize disruption to ongoing project commitments.
Course Registration and Introduction
Module 1: Why Should I be Concerned About Lead Paint?
Module 2: Regulations
Module 3: Before Beginning Work
Module 4: Contain Dust During Work
Module 5: During The Work
Module 6: Cleaning Activities and Checking Your Work
Module 7: Record keeping
Module 8: Training Non-Certified Renovation Workers
Test and Course Evaluation
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | Certificates are emailed out 1-3 days after course completion. |
| Parking | Free parking available on site |
| Food | Break refreshments are provided. Lunch is on your own when applicable. |
| STATE REQUIREMENTS (Lead Renovator Certification Initial)** | |
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| Individual Prerequisites | Participants must be 18 years old |
| Accrediting Body | Wisconsin Department of Health Services |
| Individual App Requirements | $75 fee every two years or $150 fee every four years, to WI DHS |
| Individual Exam And Fees | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| Company Application Requirements | $125 every two years or $250 every four years, to WI DHS |
| Refresher Training | Refresher training (4 hours) is required every four (4) years from date of cert expiration for individual certification. |
| Reciprocity | There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's accrediting body before taking training from an outside source. |
| ** Please note that these details are provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your local state or regulatory body to confirm your requirements for your specific situation. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. It is simply a database of publicly available information that is meant to assist with research on certain topics but is no way guaranteed as complete or free of error. | |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Lead Renovator Certification Initial Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
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Diane S.
attended on September 9, 2026
John and David from Lake State Training were both exceptional trainers. They were extremely knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone understood the material, made sure that everyone had an opportunity to pass. They made the training fun, friendly, and even humorous, which made it much easier to stay engaged and learn. They were truly great instructors and teachers, and I would highly recommend them to anyone! Rolf D.
attended on July 24, 2026
Very good instructors! Very personable! Made content as interesting as possible! Kely J.
attended on March 6, 2026
Nate is always great! Charles G.
attended on March 6, 2026
Very thorough course. Instructor Nate is extremely knowledgeable and delivers information in an easily understandable way Lorena Z.
attended on January 23, 2026
I enjoyed the class! It was easy to understand and hands-on learning, which I appreciate. Time went by quickly. Nate and Jennifer are wonderful. Brandon P.
attended on October 31, 2025
The Lead Renovator Certification Initial class was excellent. It was engaging, well taught, and included plenty of hands-on activities that really helped cement the learning. The instructor kept things moving at a good pace and made the material easy to understand and apply in real-world scenarios. I left feeling confident in what I learned and well prepared for the work ahead. Highly recommend Zack Academy for this type of training. Gerek B.
attended on October 31, 2025
Good class. Steven J.
attended on October 29, 2025
Course was well organized and covered critical information multiple times. The instructor, Nate, was great at covering it accurately and keeping it understandable for folks of various backgrounds. He did a great job! Someone at the EPA should spend the money on new videos or other technology to update some of the examples. The instructors are stuck using pretty dated videos. Nicoles L.
attended on September 10, 2025
Nate was the best instructor I have met in many years. Very informative and loves his job. He was very clear and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this class to anyone in need of CE credits. Thank you! Derek B.
attended on April 30, 2025
Nate was a great trainer, gave great hands on training, highly recommend him Gary S.
attended on March 21, 2025
Nate was very knowledgeable and thorough with the class. I had many questions for him about a upcoming window project and he answered all of my questions. Great class. John B.
attended on January 29, 2025
The instructor kept the course interesting for everyone and was well organized Brandon D.
attended on July 24, 2024
The Instructor was very knowledgeable, and the training pace was great. LYNN H.
attended on June 14, 2024
Well represented and very informative overall. Steven B.
attended on April 5, 2024
Very knowledgeable and well prepared. Eric W.
attended on March 8, 2024
Was a good mix of class and hands-on training Warren P.
attended on March 8, 2024
Nate was a great teacher that new the material he was teaching well. I felt great about everything I learned, and how to conduct work in people's homes according to industry and safety matters. Nate was a great source of information that I actually plan to stay in contact with. Great class, great instructor Austin N.
attended on January 26, 2024
Very good instructor! Casey D.
attended on November 29, 2023
Nate was very informative and took his time to teach the class. Well done. I’ll definitely be back for my refresher. Jennifer G.
attended on November 29, 2023
Explained everything in a great understandable way Jermain A.
attended on November 9, 2023
Very kind staff Nathan B.
attended on August 30, 2023
The course was very informative.
I also liked the hands on activities. Mass on subject is a great learning tool. Marcus C.
attended on August 30, 2023
Had a Great Experience, with the Lead Renovator Certification Training, Todd was a great Instructor would Definitely Recommend him Again. Very intuitive, and Funny learned alot. Linda S.
attended on June 16, 2023
This Class was very interesting, informative and had hands on experience. The instructors were fun and had helpful real life experiences. Richard II W.
attended on June 15, 2023
Exceeded my expectations Ernesto A.
attended on May 3, 2023
Great class. Instructor is very knowledgeable and able to teach material in a way that keeps your interest. Not only written but also hands on training. Definitely recommend this class David R.
attended on March 29, 2023
Very knowledgeable instructor. The pace of the class was excellent. RUTH B.
attended on March 24, 2023
Very informative and worthwhile. Raymond O.
attended on February 1, 2023
The instructor made this class very easy to understand and was very helpful with any questions Kevin B.
attended on January 18, 2023
The lead class is a required burden for contractors. Zack Academy made the class interesting, fun, and the time passed quickly. Joey K.
attended on January 7, 2023
Todd did a good job presenting information and was knowledgeable on the subject. Keep class moving at comfortable pace. Kevin D.
attended on December 29, 2022
Great class and hands on exercises. Instructors were very knowledgeable and informative. I would recommend this class Mark T.
attended on November 17, 2022
Todd did a great job explaining all levels if the course and also went beyond in teach us new areas. Gabe S.
attended on November 17, 2022
Good class. Todd was great Sherrae R.
attended on October 7, 2022
Awesome instructor made class enjoy able and easy to learn. Will definitely recommend and take any future classes here. Marcy W.
attended on September 23, 2022
It was very informative and also fun! Eldon H.
attended on July 27, 2022
Nate did a good job. He was personable and was able to relay critical training to the class. timothy e.
attended on July 22, 2022
Nate and Todd did an excellent job covering the material. They stressed the importance of the material while also putting real life challenges that are out in the renovation world. Gustavo B.
attended on July 22, 2022
Good class ,the instructors explained everything professionally . John B.
attended on May 6, 2022
Instructor was awesome Haakon H.
attended on April 15, 2022
Todd did a fine job mixing in the specific content we needed as well as personal stories and examples to help bring that content to life! Jeffrey A.
attended on March 9, 2022
Very informative class. Todd was an awesome instructor full of knowledge and made the class interesting. A+ for him.
My suggestion would be to try to take off topic questions at the end rather than during the class. I feel as though we wasted a lot of time on asbestos questions especially, among other various topics unrelated to the course. Time is money and 3/4 of the class had theirs wasted by the few who strayed off topic or prematurely asked questions. It did seem that Todd tried to steer the class back on course well but also think we could have cut an hour off the total time by staying on the direct topic. Mark F.
attended on February 23, 2022
I really enjoyed the class. The instructor was very knowledgeable. We covered a great deal of material, and he made it easy to understand.
Thank you, Mark Fritz Christopher E.
attended on January 19, 2022
I thought the lead renovator course was lead well and had great information. Azad L.
attended on December 17, 2021
Pressed for time! I loved the course and instructed but felt the content was rushed b/c of the time. So much to cover and such a short time. Esteban J.
attended on December 17, 2021
Very professional, helpful, and detailed Andy S.
attended on December 17, 2021
Very informative Steven P.
attended on December 1, 2021
Very good hands-on training for lead certification. The course covers all major knowlegde areas in depth and makes it very easy to pass your lead cert test. Jeffrey B.
attended on December 1, 2021
Nate was an excellent instructor. He provided detailed information as well as real life experiences which helped provide an interesting atmosphere. I would highly recommend this class to anyone in need of it. Ed S.
attended on November 12, 2021
Very informative class and excellent teacher. 1932 Ward Avenue, LaCrosse, WI 54601
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
At Lake States Environmental, we provide Asbestos and Lead certification training throughout the Midwest, as well as OSHA safety training for construction and industrial solutions. We are best characterized by our engaged training and our outstanding service. We happily and enthusiastically accommodate each student's needs and desires when it comes to their training, and we work to provide our clients with any training that they require. In addition, we gladly welcome inquiries regarding the planning and execution of any project. We have chosen to focus exclusively on supporting organizations that provide industrial hygiene or contracting services by providing exceptional training programs and research assistance.
RRP Project Binder Overview
Please note: this product is sent via Fedex to your mailing
address and will not be delivered in class, as it is for use on an RRP job site and is
separate from the class manual. Please allow 3-5 business days for shipping.
The RRP Project Binder & Tutorial is an optional record-keeping tool that is perfect for
compiling and retaining all required documents to be in compliance with the EPA Renovation
Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745). The Binder is the essential tool for
step-by-step instructions on "how to" complete forms and letters that are included in the
Renovation Repair and Painting Rule Project Binder. It is recommended that each renovation
project retain a Project Binder & Tutorial on-site for the duration of the project. The
Project Binder is to be retained after the completion of the project for a period of three
years, accessible by the EPA for possible spontaneous audit.
For those working in EPA-authorized states including AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, OR, RI, UT, WA or WI there may be additional or alternate record-keeping requirements from what is presented in the RRP Project Binder. Please check with your local and state lead programs to confirm the work practices and record-keeping required for RRP work in your area. The following forms are incorporated into the Project Binder:
The Environmental Protection Agency has begun enforcement of lead-related issues within the residential construction industry. Reports of violations and fines are being released constantly. The primary violation is non-compliance of required paperwork.  |
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