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.
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Lead Renovator Certification
review userTYLER N.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
Dominick was awesome, the owner had snacks and drinks for everyone. Over all great,fun, easy experience ! Dominick was awesome, the owner had snacks and drinks for everyone. Over all great,fun, easy experience !
Lead Renovator Certification
review userBrian M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
Diego was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and professional and presented the information in an engaging manner. Diego was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and professional and presented the information in an engaging manner.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userWilliam A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
My Professor Andrew was the best. He was very descriptive, knowledgeable about all the subjects and even gave in real life... My Professor Andrew was the best. He was very descriptive, knowledgeable about all the subjects and even gave in real life examples to help further explain. I wouldn’t rather have anyone else as an instructor.
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review userJose M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
Very good Very good
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review userDmytro D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
Very good organized, informative Very good organized, informative
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review userMichael W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
Great class with very knowledgeable instructors Great class with very knowledgeable instructors
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review userJohn B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2025
EXCELLENT instructors. Very informative and professionally run class. I very much appreciated the real life examples mixed... EXCELLENT instructors. Very informative and professionally run class. I very much appreciated the real life examples mixed in with the theory.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userLuna D.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 24, 2025
Very thorough course. A little too thorough, for me though, as only part of it applied to the scope of my job. Very thorough course. A little too thorough, for me though, as only part of it applied to the scope of my job.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRyan B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 24, 2025
The instructor was great! The instructor was great!
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review userMatt S.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 24, 2025
Great class just wish it was offered closer to the east side! Thanks! Great class just wish it was offered closer to the east side! Thanks!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJames D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 22, 2025
Very informative , personal , patient and understood the pace of class with a group with diverse experience! Very informative , personal , patient and understood the pace of class with a group with diverse experience!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userVictor C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 22, 2025
Very good learn alot Very good learn alot
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review userWalter M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 22, 2025
Informative....well structured coarse Informative....well structured coarse
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review userJohn H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 22, 2025
Engaging, informative, educational and fun Engaging, informative, educational and fun
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review userAragonez T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 22, 2025
Very good Very good
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review userEdgar M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 21, 2025
Amazing Instructor! Knew how to breakdown the course in a way we would intake all the information in one day. Appreciate... Amazing Instructor! Knew how to breakdown the course in a way we would intake all the information in one day. Appreciate your time and patience and explaining and answering questions ! Highly recommend
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJuan P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 21, 2025
Good explain, Clear and excellent quality of teaching Good explain, Clear and excellent quality of teaching
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review userJoseph H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 21, 2025
The instructor was outstanding, very in depth, clear & concise, could not ask for a better instructor. The instructor was outstanding, very in depth, clear & concise, could not ask for a better instructor.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userNehemiah J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 21, 2025
Knowledgeable instructor! Easy to sign up for the course. Knowledgeable instructor! Easy to sign up for the course.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMarco V.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 21, 2025
It was good class and everything was on point It was good class and everything was on point
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review userJacob C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Instructor Joseph and the class were great. I suffered from hearing loss and the instructor took the time to make sure I... Instructor Joseph and the class were great. I suffered from hearing loss and the instructor took the time to make sure I understood the material in a way I could easily pass. I don’t think I would have been able to learn so much on my own. The instructor was very considerate of my disability and made learning easier for me. I am very appreciative of the time and effort they put in to help me succeed.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userAnton A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Amazing instructor. Provided much needed education and help with understanding the information Amazing instructor. Provided much needed education and help with understanding the information
Lead Renovator Certification
review userIsmael M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Great instructor and very knowledgeable and informative… Great instructor and very knowledgeable and informative…
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review userThomas L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Very informative, relaxed and timely instructions, loved it Very informative, relaxed and timely instructions, loved it
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review userROGER V.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Very informal, love the interaction with the team and scenarios… all the way around a perfect instructor for the JOB! 10/10 Very informal, love the interaction with the team and scenarios… all the way around a perfect instructor for the JOB! 10/10
Lead Renovator Certification
review userAbraham P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Tiffany was knowledgeable about this course and answered the questions we had. She was prepared with visual aids and the... Tiffany was knowledgeable about this course and answered the questions we had. She was prepared with visual aids and the materials to have a successful presentation.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMichael G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
The instructor was great at not only teaching the course but making sense of what we are expected to do The instructor was great at not only teaching the course but making sense of what we are expected to do
Lead Renovator Certification
review userChris S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Nice fun straight to the point gives you all the information you need plus a lot more Nice fun straight to the point gives you all the information you need plus a lot more
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review userAustin E.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Excellent experience quick process Excellent experience quick process
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review userTom B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
The trainer was a great. He kept the class’ attention and was thoroughly knowledgeable on the subject matter. The trainer was a great. He kept the class’ attention and was thoroughly knowledgeable on the subject matter.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userDan J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
One of the best I’ve ever seen!! One of the best I’ve ever seen!!
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review userMichael S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Micha was very informative, and well knowledged in the course. The class was laid out well! Micha was very informative, and well knowledged in the course. The class was laid out well!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMolly P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Sandra was great! Got the information across clearly and effectively. Sandra was great! Got the information across clearly and effectively.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userfumin y.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
I had a great experience with Zach Academy and their Lead Renovation Certification class. The course was well-organized,... I had a great experience with Zach Academy and their Lead Renovation Certification class. The course was well-organized, and the instructor was excellent. I would definitely recommend their classes and services to anyone in need of certification.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userKurt C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
It was a great course It was a great course
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review userMatthew P P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 20, 2025
Very good experience! Instructor did a great job. Very good experience! Instructor did a great job.
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review userArben L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Exelant Exelant
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review userJesus G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Very informative and to the point ???????????????? Very informative and to the point ????????????????
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review userStephen M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Joe was great! He went the extra mile which was admirable considering he had 3 students on the roster and in actuality there... Joe was great! He went the extra mile which was admirable considering he had 3 students on the roster and in actuality there were 11!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userClaudinei F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
It was very good, great instruction, human treatment due to the fact that I don't speak the language %100 he found a way... It was very good, great instruction, human treatment due to the fact that I don't speak the language %100 he found a way to explain and make me aware of all the processes
Lead Renovator Certification
review userRenan O.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Very good course. The instructor was patient and explained everything very clearly. He was enthusiastic, which made the class... Very good course. The instructor was patient and explained everything very clearly. He was enthusiastic, which made the class light and dynamic.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userBhagat M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
The Course was very Hands On, Educational, and very Informative. The trainer was very good and knowladgeable. The Course was very Hands On, Educational, and very Informative. The trainer was very good and knowladgeable.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMelissia C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
The class instructor was knowledgeable and delivered the course material in a manner that made it interesting. The instructor... The class instructor was knowledgeable and delivered the course material in a manner that made it interesting. The instructor answered questions and ensured that we understood the material. The hands-on training was good practice for field training
Lead Renovator Certification
review userMartin F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Great class. Instructor very knowledgeable and presented the information in a easy to understand manner. Great class. Instructor very knowledgeable and presented the information in a easy to understand manner.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userTyler K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Great instructor and very well spoken! Great instructor and very well spoken!
Lead Renovator Certification
review userChad U.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Material was dry and boring, but instructor did a good job to make it enjoyable. It was lead so how exciting could it be... Material was dry and boring, but instructor did a good job to make it enjoyable. It was lead so how exciting could it be really.
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJennifer T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
My trainer was great. the class always engaged and very informative. My trainer was great. the class always engaged and very informative.
Lead Renovator Certification
review usermike p.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Very thorough , and good communicator Very thorough , and good communicator
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJohn F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 19, 2025
Great instructor, a lot of good info in the class Great instructor, a lot of good info in the class
Lead Renovator Certification
review userJakob R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 18, 2025
Instructor was fun and easy to listen to and follow Instructor was fun and easy to listen to and follow
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