7. How Will a Firm Become Certified?
Firms may apply to the EPA for certification to perform renovations or dust sampling. To apply, a firm must submit to EPA a completed “Application for Firms,” signed by an authorized agent of the firm, and pay the correct amount of fees. To obtain a copy of the “Application for Firms” contact the NLIC at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) or visit www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.
8. What Are the Responsibilities of a Certified Firm?
Firms performing renovations must ensure that:
1. All individuals performing activities that disturb painted surfaces on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator.
2. A certified renovator is assigned to each renovation and performs all of the certified renovator responsibilities.
3. All renovations performed by the firm are performed in accordance with the work practice standards of the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program.
4. Pre-renovation education requirements of the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program are performed.
5. The program’s recordkeeping requirements are met.
9. How Will a Renovator Become Certified?
To become a certified renovator an individual must successfully complete an eight-hour initial renovator training course offered by an accredited training provider (training providers are accredited by EPA, or by an authorized state or tribal program). The course completion certificate serves as proof of certification.
