Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Oregon to become a certified Lead Renovator professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | OR - learn more and view available courses |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Renovator (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) |
| COURSE DURATION | 8 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | None |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Oregon Health Authority |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | Certificates are issued to the individual by the training provider, no fee is required. |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | If they require a contractor's license, then they apply to CCB for their firm certificate, $50. If they do not require a contractor's license, they apply to OHA for their firm certificate, $250. |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Refresher training (4 hours) is required every five (5) years from date of cert expiration for individual certification. |
| RECIPROCITY | There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's accrediting body before taking training from an outside source. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |
| NOTES | -Certified Renovators cannot conduct paint-chip sampling. -Heat guns over 750 degrees F are not allowed -Maximum fine per violation is $5,000 |