Frequently Asked Questions
Training and Consulting
Please review the information in the FAQ below. If you have further questions about the Lead RRP training, call Perry Cabot at 503.284.6827 x107 or email lead@communityenergyproject.org
RRP Training FAQ
To whom does this law apply?
Beginning April 22, 2010, trade professionals or anyone conducting work for any form of compensation that disturbs more than 6 sq.ft. of interior and/or 20 sq.ft. of exterior painted surfaces on pre-1978 homes target housing and child-occupied facilities must be a Certified Renovator working for a certified firm. This can include: remodelers/carpenters, window contractors, siding contractors, renovation contractors, painters, plumbers and electricians, roofers, handymen, insurance restoration contractors, cable and IT installers.
What do I take with me after the training?
The EPA training manual, an EPA cleaning verification card, a CEP lead-resources packet, and the satisfaction of finally being done! Your photo certificate will be mailed within 10 business days of completion of the training.
What's the deadline for getting certified, and what happens if I miss the deadline?
Renovators or firms who conduct work without certification by April 22, 2010 face the possibility of substantial fines from the EPA or the Construction Contractors Board and the loss of status as Certified Renovators.
How much does the training cost?
For those taking the training in Portland, the full 8-hour class is $217 per person, the refresher training is $125 per person.
I don’t live in Portland, can you come to my city and give a training?
For groups exceeding 12 people, we can consider giving trainings in other cities on a case-by-case basis.
Oregon is in the process of becoming an Agreement State - what does that mean?
On May 3, 2010, Oregon became authorized to administer and enforce the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program and the Pre-Renovation Education program. Oregon submitted the application for authorization as a self-certification which included a statement signed by Oregon's Governor certifying that the Oregon programs are at least as protective as the federal renovation programs and that the Oregon programs provide adequate enforcement. The programs are now in effect in lieu of the federal renovation programs. http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/lead/Renovation_Repair_Painting_Rule.shtml http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/lead-based-paint.shtml
Oregon Providers: Your primary point of contact for questions, accreditation amendments (including adding principal instructors), training notifications, etc. for trainings in Oregon is now Oregon State, not EPA. EPA requirements still apply for trainings conducted in EPA-run states, including Washington, Idaho, and California. Be aware; amendments approved by Oregon only will not be effective in EPA-states; you may have to submit amendments to both Oregon and EPA. You can still call EPA but we won't be able to direct you how to proceed with Oregon requirements.
When is your next training?
Our next training for individuals is on our calendar. To register for a workshop, please contact Perry Cabot at 503.284.6827 x107 or email lead@communityenergyproject.org. If you would like to set up a training for a group, or have questions not addressed in the FAQ, contact Perry at lead@communityenergyproject.org or 503.284.6827 x107.
Can I pay for the training online?
Of course! Simply go to the Register for a Training tab to the right and you'll see a payment option at the bottom of the page. Be sure you register for the class first!
Are there prerequisites to taking this training?
There is no preprequisite to take the full 8-hour training.
The prerequisites for the 4-hour refresher training are on the EPA website.
What type of vaccum will we need to do lead-safe cleanup?
The EPA recommends using a HEPA filtered vacuum. The term "HEPA vacuum'' is defined as a vacuum which has been designed with a HEPA filter as the last filtration stage. A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particles of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency. The vacuum cleaner must be designed so that all the air drawn into the machine is expelled through the filter with none of the air leaking past it.