Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Rhode Island to become a certified Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | RI - learn more and view available courses |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) |
| COURSE DURATION | 8 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | None |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Rhode Island Department of Health |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | None |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $100 every five years |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Refresher training (4 hours) is required every five (5) years from date of cert expiration for individual certification. |
| RECIPROCITY | Individuals must attend a Lead Renovator training course that is accredited by Rhode Island, the EPA, or an EPA-authorized state. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |
| NOTES | -Must use the Rhode Island version of the Renovate Right pamphlet for pre-renovation notification and education -Parents with children younger than 6 years of age must use a licensed Lead Hazard Control Firm -Certified Renovators cannot conduct paint-chip sampling. -Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator must be on the job site at all times -Clearance inspection by a Rhode Island Certified Environmental Lead Inspector or Technician is required -Record keeping: Lead Hazard Control Firm must submit a Start Work Notification to the Department of Health at least 3 business days before beginning work |