The Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program mandates that contractors, property managers and others working for compensation, in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be trained and use lead-safe work practices. They are also required to provide the lead pamphlet "Renovate Right; Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools" to owners and occupants before starting renovation work.

Beginning January 1, 2010, North Carolina requires you and your firm to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. Read about how to comply by viewing the North Carolina Rules 10A N.C.A.C. 41C .0900 - Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program for Renovation, Repair and Painting (PDF) and the associated EPA issued rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices (PDF).

Note: Although the EPA delayed enforcement of its rules, this decision has no effect in North Carolina.

To get more information on the specific work practices and other actions required by reference in the North Carolina Rules, go to the EPA rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices (PDF).

More information on individual or firm certification
More information on required training for certification

The information above was taken from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program at http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/lead/lhmp.html. 

Several organizations are offering the 8-hour EPA approved course that will certify participants for the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting requirement. This list is not comprehensive, but a list of classes the NCHBA is aware of. To have your class included, e-mail .

Charlotte--September 17. Cost is $225. Register at www.21buildingexpo.com.

Johnston County Community College (at the Cleveland Center Satellite Location)--Sept. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23. Cost is $65. Register here.

Swannanoa/Warren Wilson College--Sept. 25. Cost is $225. Register here.

Cornelius - October 20. Cost is $225. Register at www.andersenrrptraining.com and enter event code 9059.

Durham--September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3. Cost is $195. Register here.

New Bern--September 10, October 22 or December 3. Cost is $200 for the initial training. Registration here.

Contractor Training Inc.--various locations in North Carolina

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