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Changes to the Certified Renovator Course

On May 6, 2010, the EPA published changes to the requirements presented during the EPA Certified Renovator (RRP) course. The changes go into effect on July 6, 2010, and Certified Renovators will then need to comply with the new requirements in 40 CFR 745. You may download a copy of the proposed changes by clicking HERE. Additionally, here is a brief summary of the changes that directly impact Certified Renovators:

• The “opt-out” clause has been eliminated. Owners can no longer sign a statement allowing Renovators to perform renovations in the owner’s pre-1978 residence without following lead safe work practices.



• The Renovation Firm must now provide a copy of all of the required records to the owner of the residence, as well as notifying the affected units/parents/guardians of where they can obtain a copy of the required records at no cost to the affected units/parents/guardians. Copies of these records must be provided within 30 days of completing the renovation or issuing the final invoice.



• EPA has signed a notice of proposed rulemaking, proposing to amend the RRP rule to require dust wipe testing and in some cases clearance, as well as requesting comment on a number of related options, EPA has signed an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding RRP requirements with respect to public buildings built before 1978 and commercial buildings.



• The EPA clarified which reports you can accept to determine a property is lead free.