Certified Renovator

Certified Renovator

UPDATE - NAHB News Release, June 22, 2010

Effective April 22, 2010, EPA will require that all home improvements contractors, property management firms, handymen or others compensated for renovation that disturb more than 6 sq ft (interior) and 20 sq ft (exterior) of paint or surface coating in pre– 1978 housing where a child resides or is expected to reside, complete training, use safe work practices and verify that the work area is clean after completion of renovations. Renovation firms must have at least one Certified Renovator and obtain firm certification from the EPA. EPA and HUD developed this 8 hour course to instruct renovators, painters, and maintenance personnel how to work safely in homes with lead-based paint. This course is also approved by HUD, in accordance with the Lead-Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35), for training contractors working federally owned or assisted housing.

NYSBA REF is offering these courses on the following dates.  Click on one for more information.                                                                                                        

July 27, 2010 - New Windsor

July 28, 2010 - Queensbury

Payment must accompany registration forms.  Classes often fill before registration deadlines.

If these dates and locations do not work for you, we suggest you check with Environmental Education Associates at www.environmentaleducation.com. 

A list of all EPA approved training providers can be found on their website at http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/trainingproviders.htm. 

More information is provided by NAHB at http://www.nahb.org/category.aspx?sectionID=879.

Find the application for EPA Firm Certification here.

Renovate Right booklets can be ordered from http://www.select-publications.com/ or by using the form form found here.  It can also be downloaded here.