EPA Lead Certification

Comply with the EPA lead paint RRP certification requirements or you could lose work...AND FACE FINES OF UP TO $41,056 PER DAY!

Lead Renovator RRP certification is required for any and all renovation activities that disturb more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Professionals who do not comply are at risk to be fined by the EPA or state authority, as these properties may contain harmful lead-based paint.

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) RRP Rule For Lead Paint Renovations

The EPA has ruled that contractors, painters, landlords, or anyone who performs renovation, repairs, or painting (RRP) work for hire on target housing or child-occupied facilities must train and be certified in lead-safe work practices before renovating certain projects. These EPA rules took effect on April 22, 2010. Not sure if your work falls under the RRP rule or if it classifies as lead abatement? View our simple breakdown of lead-based paint activities and the required certifications.

There are 2 steps to comply with the RRP Rule:

  1. Get registered for an EPA or State-approved Lead Renovator Certification course
  2. Submit an application to EPA or Authorized State on behalf of your company.

The EPA lead certification and licensing requirement went into effect on April 22, 2010 and you want to be sure that you're lead safety certified. Failure to comply with EPA certification requirements WILL result in fines of up to $41,056 per violation on a qualifying project.

Zack Academy is an accredited EPA Training Provider and works with the largest network of accredited trainers in the US to offer the EPA lead certification, conducting initial and refresher training to comply with the lead renovation repair and painting program, certifying renovators to perform lead-safe work.

Visit epa.gov for full details on the new EPA renovator rules for lead safety certification and licensing.

A Primer On Lead Paint and Safety

Lead paint poisoning is often considered an issue that was eradicated years ago. However, recent studies on child lead levels have shown that despite increased efforts by contractors to follow lead safe practices, children residing in homes under renovation are 30% more likely to have an unsafe level of lead in their blood than those in homes that were not under renovation due to resulting lead dust and paint chips. Even basic renovation or repair work being performed by contractors including plumbers, electricians, and window replacement specialists can lead to invisible, harmful dust from disturbing lead paint.

To work towards completely eliminating the hazardous effects lead poisoning can have, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new certification required for all contractors, renovators, and painters who work in pre-1978 homes and/or child-occupied facilities. For EPA lead certification, companies must register and pay a fee with EPA, and individuals must take a one-day lead safety training course approved by the EPA to become a certified renovator. The EPA lead certification is good for five years.

The Lead Based Paint Renovation Repair and Painting Program (RRP) involves pre-renovation and work practice requirements in addition to the firm and individual certification. Contractors, property managers, and other renovation workers must distribute a lead pamphlet from the EPA describing the hazards of lead before starting renovation work. The required EPA pamphlet is titled Lead Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right, and the EPA mandates that the renovation contractor or worker must keep record of the tenant or owner's receipt of the pamphlet.

During renovation, lead-safe work practices must be followed, including work-area containment to prevent lead paint dust and debris, and minimizing exposure to lead paint hazards by thoroughly cleaning the site after project completion. These lead safe steps must be verified by an individual who has received the EPA individual renovator certification.

Even if you are currently not working on any projects that would fall under the new EPA requirements, it's better to get the training completed and not risk having to turn down any work because you are not yet in EPA compliance. For any questions at all on these new EPA requirements or to determine if these EPA-approved courses are right for you, please call us in the office at 646-564-3546 and we will be glad to help!

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100% Verified Reviews
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Lead Renovator Certification Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Average rating: Average Rating stars out of 5 stars ( 4.8 out of 5 stars - 26546 26546 student reviews)


Lead Renovator Certification
review userDestiny C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
This was my very first lead cert class. Roger was very informative and made the class interesting. I enjoyed the hands on... This was my very first lead cert class. Roger was very informative and made the class interesting. I enjoyed the hands on and visual aspects of the class.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRUSS W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
I have been to multiple lead classes and this by far was one of the better ones. Small class so had everything answered... I have been to multiple lead classes and this by far was one of the better ones. Small class so had everything answered before I left
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMATT L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
Very helpful and informative Very helpful and informative
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJOE K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
Learned a lot, the instructor was really good Learned a lot, the instructor was really good
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMatthew Christopher Y.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
Instructor was very detailed,great class,would highly recommend anyone seeking this field to attend his course Instructor was very detailed,great class,would highly recommend anyone seeking this field to attend his course
Lead Renovator Certification
review userFrank M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
Excellent course very informative Excellent course very informative
Lead Renovator Certification
review userGonzalo T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 9, 2025
Great instructor. Kept me engaged all 8 hrs of the class. Highly recommended Great instructor. Kept me engaged all 8 hrs of the class. Highly recommended
Lead Renovator Certification
review userBrian R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 8, 2025
Andrew w/ proActive Safety Services did a great job of going through the content very efficiently and effectively. The presentation... Andrew w/ proActive Safety Services did a great job of going through the content very efficiently and effectively. The presentation was well organized and Andrew made sure that all of the class participants had a firm understanding.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userTed G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 8, 2025
Andrew is definitely a subject matter expert. While the subject of lead paint is dry, and we were there to satisfy a government... Andrew is definitely a subject matter expert. While the subject of lead paint is dry, and we were there to satisfy a government requirement, he made everything more entertaining. He was easy to follow, and ensured that the participants were all engaged.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userThomas Wade S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 4, 2025
Excellent distribution of the information. The instructor was entertaining and informstive. Excellent distribution of the information. The instructor was entertaining and informstive.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userFernando G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 4, 2025
The class was very comprehensive and the teacher was very knowledgeable. The class was very comprehensive and the teacher was very knowledgeable.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRobert H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 4, 2025
The class was very informative, and the instructor knew his stuff. The class was very informative, and the instructor knew his stuff.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userCesar Z.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 4, 2025
Very interesting class instructor made it really fun Very interesting class instructor made it really fun
Lead Renovator Certification
review userEddie W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 3, 2025
Andrew was very knowledgeable and insightful. You could tell that he really knows this stuff well and has a lot of experience... Andrew was very knowledgeable and insightful. You could tell that he really knows this stuff well and has a lot of experience in the field of teaching it and as a result was very good with helping me learn what I needed to learn. Additionally, anytime I was unsure about something, he would help me understand not only what the correct approach was, but also why it was important. I feel like I have gained a lot more knowledge from this particular course, more so than similar courses I have taken in the past. Thank you for the wonderful experience! Great job!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userTony H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 3, 2025
Found the class to be informative instructor was good . Found the class to be informative instructor was good .
Lead Renovator Certification
review userFrancisco F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 3, 2025
Did a great job Did a great job
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRichard S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 3, 2025
Instructor was very knowledgeable. Class was run well Instructor was very knowledgeable. Class was run well
Lead Renovator Certification
review userLance C.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 3, 2025
Very professional and was able to address all students questions and stay on schedule. A couple of facts need to be changed... Very professional and was able to address all students questions and stay on schedule. A couple of facts need to be changed to be up to date accurate.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userGita K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
This course was well structured and even entertaining it parts. Very informative. Our trainer, Roger brought the history... This course was well structured and even entertaining it parts. Very informative. Our trainer, Roger brought the history of lead in paint to life. Give us your practical application and experience that we could apply to our work. I thought the hands-on exercises were great. There are many opportunities to make this content feel like paint drying. Haha. But I really think it was put together well..
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJannsen B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
Good instructor. Good instructor.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJimmy R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
It was great to get to learn how to work with lead paint! Great instructor by the way! It was great to get to learn how to work with lead paint! Great instructor by the way!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRuben M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
Loved it Loved it
Lead Renovator Certification
review uservincenzo z.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
Everything from signing up to getting through the course was super smooth and well organized Big thanks to Instructor Joseph... Everything from signing up to getting through the course was super smooth and well organized Big thanks to Instructor Joseph he was honestly the best part, You could tell he really cared about us learning, not just passing
Lead Renovator Certification
review userDavid I.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
The instructor was great The instructor was great
Lead Renovator Certification
review userAdolfo M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
The class was every good. The instructor taught me a lot about lead renovation. I would recommend this course to other person. The class was every good. The instructor taught me a lot about lead renovation. I would recommend this course to other person.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRandy A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 2, 2025
Richard the instructor was fantastic! Very educational class that was well worth my time and money! Richard the instructor was fantastic! Very educational class that was well worth my time and money!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJustin G.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 1, 2025
Ya good Ya good
Lead Renovator Certification
review userBRIAN L.
3 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 1, 2025
Yea Yea
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMike S.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
Good info Good info
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJose G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
Great Great
Lead Renovator Certification
review userTimothy D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
Good class Good class
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
The instructor with his 35 + years of experience in the field, knowing what contractors do, plus having to navigate these... The instructor with his 35 + years of experience in the field, knowing what contractors do, plus having to navigate these rules when they came out in 2010. He was amazing! better than being taught by a "paper" pusher or a "rule" maker, that has no idea what actually happens in the field. There is a reason. why this company has trained more people than anyone else in the industry!!! Add the website where he can access forms, plus the additional support of emailing them personally, with questions. I cant imagine it getting better or simpler!! So Thank You!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
Professional and informative. Professional and informative.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userKarl Q.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
James has a wealth of information and is happy to share it! James has a wealth of information and is happy to share it!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userLogan H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 28, 2025
Great informative instructor ! Great informative instructor !
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJames D.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Information was good. Presenter seemed disorganized, but did his best to present information so that we could pass the test. Information was good. Presenter seemed disorganized, but did his best to present information so that we could pass the test.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userLuther G.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Class was very informative.. Class was very informative..
Lead Renovator Certification
review userCarol S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Very knowledgeable, made course interesting and fun; covered material well Very knowledgeable, made course interesting and fun; covered material well
Lead Renovator Certification
review usermark s.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Very informative and instructor was great! Very informative and instructor was great!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Very good class. Enjoyed learning more about the procedures to make things a little more easy. Very good class. Enjoyed learning more about the procedures to make things a little more easy.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Richard was fantastic. 2nd time taking the 8 hour class, what difference. Facts, rules, and need to know points. No fluff... Richard was fantastic. 2nd time taking the 8 hour class, what difference. Facts, rules, and need to know points. No fluff or opinions just education. There are things I discovered and ways to change my approach and attitude towards lead containment. Amazing work.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJoseph P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Absolutely outrageous great! Absolutely outrageous great!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userVeronica R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
the instructor was very informative and engaging the instructor was very informative and engaging
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn "Mitch" C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Very informed and easy to understand. Well worth the time and money Very informed and easy to understand. Well worth the time and money
Lead Renovator Certification
review userSteven M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2025
Very informative. It seemed like the class flew by He kept us busy and interested the whole class Very informative. It seemed like the class flew by He kept us busy and interested the whole class
Lead Renovator Certification
review userAndrew K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 26, 2025
My instructor Adam, was very thorough on explaining everything and the right way to test for lead paint My instructor Adam, was very thorough on explaining everything and the right way to test for lead paint
Lead Renovator Certification
review userAaron B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 26, 2025
The course was thorough and offered hands on experience. Gabby did a great job. Thank you! The course was thorough and offered hands on experience. Gabby did a great job. Thank you!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userSion S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 26, 2025
The instruction from this class was very professional, informative, detailed, and engaging. I will definitely recommend Zack... The instruction from this class was very professional, informative, detailed, and engaging. I will definitely recommend Zack Academy/ProActive Safety Services to anyone looking for certification in any areas they cover.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 26, 2025
Direct , to the point . Well taught Direct , to the point . Well taught
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJennifer V.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 26, 2025
The class was long but very informative The class was long but very informative
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