Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in North Carolina to become a certified Lead Renovator professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | NC - learn more and view available courses |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Renovator (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) |
| COURSE DURATION | 8 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -Participants must be 18 years old |
| ACCREDITING BODY | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | After class, individuals must apply to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to become certified. This certification is valid for 5 years. There is no fee at this time for the individual certification, aside from the training course fee. |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | In-class exam |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $300 annual fee |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Refresher training (4 hours) is required every five (5) years and must be completed prior to the training certificate expiration date. If the certificate expires, individuals need to take the 8-hour initial course again to become certified. A renewal application must also be submitted to NC HHCU after attending the refresher class to receive your renewed state certification. |
| RECIPROCITY | Training can be completed outside of NC with a training provider that is accredited by U.S. EPA or by a state with a U.S. EPA authorized program. Classes conducted on North Carolina soil must be conducted by an NC-accredited training provider. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |
| NOTES | -Lead test results must be presented to the owner (and available to others) before the work begins -Fines are up to $750/day |