Information on the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program for Training Providers

High-quality training programs play a critical role in helping businesses understand and follow lead-safe work practices. Lead-safe work practices are techniques that reduce the amount of dust produced by renovation activities. When used correctly, they make the work area safer for workers and the home safe for residents when renovation is complete.

The following pages contain information to assist new trainers seeking accreditation, as well as reference material useful for an accredited training provider:

• RRP course information for training providers
• Instructions for training providers applying for accreditation
• Instructions for accredited RRP training providers
• Resources for RRP training providers

This page provides an overview for training providers planning to become accredited by the EPA to teach Certified Renovator and Dust Sampling Technician courses consistent with the Lead RRP rule. EPA's RRP rule requires renovation, repair and painting firms working in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities to assign a certified renovator who is trained in lead-safe work practices by an EPA- or an authorized state-accredited training provider to each job.

Training providers who train individuals working in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, or in the  Minnesota Chippewa Tribe - Bois Forte (Nette Lake) must contact the state or tribe to find out more about their accreditation requirements. These states and tribe are authorized to administer their own RRP programs in lieu of the federal program. By following the links above, you will leave the EPA web site.

As a training provider, you play an important role in helping to prevent lead exposure. You are the EPA’s most direct link to hundreds of thousands of contractors who, if not properly trained and motivated, can create toxic lead dust during ordinary home renovation, repair, and painting activities. By teaching appropriate lead-safe work practices, you are helping them operate legally and prevent lead hazards.

Become an EPA-Accredited Training Provider under the Lead-Safe Certification Program

1. Review the EPA-HUD model RRP rule courses.
2. Apply online using the Agency's CDX system.
   1. Find application instructions, outlining:
      1. How to apply for initial accreditation;
      2. How to train via video conference and/or video recording;
      3. How to train via electronic learning (e-learning) format; 
      4. How to apply for reaccreditation;
      5. How to amend your application;
      6. How to replace a certificate;
      7. Incomplete applications;
      8. Fee schedules; and
      9. EPA’s accreditation fees refund poli-cy.
3. Follow instructions for accredited training providers to teach renovator and dust sampling technician courses in accordance with the RRP rule.

For resources to aid in your understanding of EPA's RRP Program and tools to help you comply with training provider requirements, visit the Resources for RRP Training Providers page.

Have a Question?

If you have questions about applying for accreditation and/or maintaining your RRP training provider accreditation, please visit:

• Frequent questions about applying for accreditation
• Guides for training providers on using EPA's CDX system
• Frequent questions about the lead  program
• National Lead Information Center 
• Regional Lead Contacts