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Philadelphia EPA Lead Dust Sampling Technician Certification Initial - National Lead Services course is required for the training of individuals who sample lead dust to comply with various regulatory requirements listed below. This program satisfies the requirements for the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) for training certification. It is a special upgrade to the EPA Lead Dust Sampling Technician that will emphasize the preparation of the Lead Safe Certificates required for rental units by the Philadelphia Department of Health (DOH).
The course provides detailed instruction regarding the performance of visual inspections and wipe samples for lead dust as clearance testing as required by EPA’s RRP, HUD's LSHR, NJ's N.J.A.C. 5:10, and the City of Philadelphia Landlord's Certification of rental properties. Our instructors will provide various guidance documents from the DOH, discuss how to complete the Lead Safe Certificates, how to troubleshoot wipe sample failures, and other Philadelphia and NJ-specific issues.
Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create dangerous lead paint dust. The purpose of lead dust clearance is to determine if the area is safe for re-occupancy. In order to ensure the safety of the tenants for any renovation project in older housing, it is highly recommended that a Dust Sampling Technician provides their services to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed.
Topics to be Covered:
- Introduction to Lead Paint
- Visual Inspections
- Lead Dust Wipe Sampling
- Laboratory Testing, Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Report Writing
- Philadelphia Lead Safe Certificate Requirements
- Philadelphia Lead Safe Certificate Preparation
Who Should Take This Course?
- Landlords
- Property Managers
- Contractors
- Anyone who wants to perform this service either as full time or as a side business
EPA Lead-Safe Firm Certification
Before or after class, register your company with the EPA to get the Lead-Safe Firm Certificate. This is an online application through the EPA website, and is required for all businesses offering DST services, including sole proprietors. The fee is $300 paid directly to EPA, and the certificate is valid for 5 years. To learn more visit the Zack Academy blog.
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