To register for an upcoming RRP Lead Paint Class, go to our website and pick the class date that works best for you. You’ll fill out your details and pay online to lock in your spot. On the day of class, make sure to show up on time. The class runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. During the course, you’ll learn about lead-safe work practices, get some hands-on training, and take an exam to get your certificate at the end. If you pass, you’ll receive an EPA Lead Paint Certification that’s valid for five years. If you need to renew, you can take an online refresher course or attend in person, depending on your state’s rules.
The RRP Lead Class takes about 8 hours to complete in one day, including both classroom learning and hands-on activities. After finishing the class and passing the test at the end, you get your certification before you leave the class. This means you can start working on lead-safe renovation projects as soon as you’ve finished the course.
A lead paint class is designed for anyone working on properties built before 1978 where lead-based paint may be present. This includes general contractors, painting contractors, renovation and home improvement professionals, property managers, landlords, real estate investors, and developers. It’s also beneficial for school or daycare facility staff, community housing organizations, and those involved with historic buildings. Basically, if you do any kind of work that disturbs painted surfaces in older buildings, this certification helps you stay compliant with regulations and keeps both workers and residents safe from lead hazards.
If you lost your lead paint certification, you can order a replacement certificate for a $25 fee. It will be delivered by email within three business days after your request is processed.
Pricing details for the EPA Lead Paint Certification course are found here: https://bwileadclass.com/events/
The EPA Lead Paint Class includes both the Initial Certification option, which is an in-person, one-day course for first-time certification, and an online Refresher Course for those who need to renew their existing certification. The refresher class is online and can be completed in about four hours, but it’s only available if you’re not working in certain states that require in-person renewal. Your current certificate must be active, if expired you need to take the initial class to be compliant with the law. You get five years of certification with the initial class, and the refresher extends it for another three years as long as you meet the online training requirements.
An online EPA Lead Paint Certification refresher course is available, and it takes about four hours to finish. Once you complete the online refresher, your certification will be valid for another three years. Remember, online refreshers aren't accepted in every state, so check if your state allows it before you sign up.
An online EPA Lead Paint Certification refresher course is available and it takes about four hours to complete. Finishing the refresher online extends your certification for another three years. Keep in mind, though, that online refreshers don’t meet the rules for everyone—certain states require in-person training instead, so check local requirements before you sign up.
You can renew your EPA Lead Paint Certification with a four-hour online refresher course, which extends your certification for another three years. However, some states don’t accept the online refresher—these include Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you do business in any of these states, you’ll need to take an in-person class to renew. For everyone else, the online option works as long as you alternate between classroom and online courses every other renewal to meet the five-year cycle.
You can renew your RRP Certification online with our refresher course if you are not doing business in certain states. If you work in states like Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, or Wisconsin, EPA rules require you to take the refresher class in-person—online renewal is not allowed there. For other states, the online refresher counts toward extending your certification for three years, but you’ll need to alternate between online and classroom courses every other time to stay compliant. Always check for any local requirements before registering.
If your RRP Certification is about to expire, you can renew it with the online refresher course as long as you don’t do business in states that require in-person training (like Maryland, Delaware, Georgia, and a few others). Completing the online refresher will extend your certification for another three years. Remember, the rules let you take the online class every other renewal period, so you’ll need to alternate with the in-person course to stay compliant over time.
RRP certifications are valid for five years. You need to complete a refresher course before your certificate expires if you want to keep working legally. Our online refresher course takes about four hours and, when completed, extends your certification by three more years. Keep in mind, if you operate in certain states—like Alabama or Delaware—you’ll need to take your refresher in person, not online, due to state regulations. Make sure to alternate between the online and classroom refresher every other renewal so you stay in compliance with the renewal rules.
The 1-day initial class is required for those getting their EPA RRP Lead Paint Certification for the first time or if their previous certification has expired. This class is held in person, lasts eight hours, and includes both hands-on training and a certification exam. Once you pass, the certification is good for five years.
The online refresher is available for people who already have a valid certification and need to renew. This course is shorter, about four hours, and it’s taken online. Passing the online refresher extends your certification for another three years. Keep in mind, not everyone is eligible for the online refresher—some states require in-person training, so check your state’s rules before signing up.
To keep your certification active, you alternate between the in-person and online options each renewal cycle.
You can renew your RRP Certification with the online refresher course if your current certification hasn’t expired yet and as long as you don’t plan to conduct lead renovation work in states that require in-person classes. Some states, like Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, or Wisconsin, have rules that only allow in-person RRP refresher training—so if you work in any of those states, you’ll need to sign up for a classroom session. If you’re not working in those states, you can go ahead with the online refresher, which extends your certification for three more years.
If you can’t make your originally scheduled RRP Lead Class, you can reschedule your class one time within 60 days of your original date. No refunds are available, and additional changes to your class date aren’t allowed after that first reschedule.
If you need to cancel your RRP Certification class, you can reschedule for another date within 60 days, but you can only change your class date once. There are no refunds offered for any cancellations.
You can renew your RRP Certification with the online refresher course, which takes about four hours and extends your certification for another three years. However, certain states—including Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin—require you to take the refresher in person. If you do business in any of these states, you must choose the classroom version to keep your certification valid. Be sure to check your state’s specific requirements before registering.
If your RRP Certification is nearing expiration, you can renew it with our online refresher course, which takes about four hours and extends your certification for another three years. However, not everyone qualifies for the online option—certain states require you to take the refresher in person. These states include Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you live or do most of your work in one of these states, you’ll need to attend a classroom course to renew your certification.
You can renew your RRP Certification with the online refresher course if your current certification is still valid, but not everyone is eligible for online training. Some states require in-person classes, so you can't use the online refresher if you do work in states like Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, or Wisconsin. If you work in one of these states or plan to, you’ll need to take the refresher course in a classroom setting to stay compliant.
Our refresher course lasts four hours and can extend your certification for another three years, but it’s not available for everyone—some states require refresher training in person instead. To stay continually certified, you alternate between the in-person and online courses every renewal cycle, so you get five years from the initial, three more from the online refresher, and then back to in-person for another five.
The RRP Certification course includes both classroom instruction and a hands-on skills assessment, followed by a certification exam. You'll get classroom learning to cover the rules and safe work practices, then you'll demonstrate those safe work methods during the hands-on part before taking the final certification test.
For our in-person RRP Certifications, certificates are printed and handed out the same day, after the course is completed.
For the RRP Certification class, all necessary materials and testing supplies are provided for you. You do not need to bring anything special—just come prepared to learn. If you like, you can bring something to take notes with, but everything essential for the course and exam will be available on-site.
Private group RRP Certification classes are available for companies or teams who want to train their employees together. This option is helpful for businesses needing flexibility or looking to certify several workers at once. To set up a private group training, you just need to contact the office directly to discuss scheduling and details. Open enrollment classes are offered regularly for individuals or small groups, but a private session can be arranged based on your organization’s needs.
RRP certification is issued to the individual who completes the training and passes the exam, so if you change jobs, your certification follows you—it’s yours, not your employer’s. You can use it at another company as long as your new role requires it. However, if you move to a different state, some states have their own specific rules or might not accept out-of-state certifications, so you’ll need to check with the state and see if your RRP certification meets their requirements or if additional steps are needed.
If your RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) certification hasn’t expired, you only need the refresher course to stay current. But if your certificate has expired—even just by a day—you have to retake the full initial class. To renew on time and avoid extra hassle, keep an eye on your expiration date. Both the initial and refresher training make sure you know the latest rules and safe work practices.
If you’re working on a home built before 1978, you generally need RRP Certification anytime you disturb painted surfaces that total more than 6 square feet inside, or more than 20 square feet outside. Even small repairs or touch-up jobs can cross those limits pretty quickly, especially if you’re working on windows or doors. If your work disturbs less than that, the RRP Rule’s full requirements don’t apply, but it’s still smart to use lead-safe practices because any amount of lead dust can be harmful. Always check the specifics before starting a project, since following the rules protects you, your clients, and your business.
You can take the RRP certification class again before your current certification expires if you want to, especially if you’re trying to avoid any gap in compliance. Taking the refresher course early is allowed, and your new certification period will start from the date you complete the class—not from the old expiration date. Just keep in mind, the new expiration date will be based on your most recent training, so plan your timing around when you’ll need the most coverage for your work.
Yes, you can take the RRP Certification class even if you’re not a contractor. Landlords, property owners, and anyone involved in work on pre-1978 homes or buildings that might disturb lead paint are allowed and, in many cases, required to be certified to stay compliant with EPA rules. The class is designed for a variety of roles, not just contractors, so you’ll be getting the right information you need to handle renovations safely and legally.
To get your RRP Certification, you need to pass a test at the end of the course. The goal is to make sure everyone fully understands the safe work practices for handling lead-based paint. Passing the test is required to earn your certification, so it’s important to be prepared and ask questions during training if anything isn’t clear.
You can pay for the RRP Certification class online during registration. The process is set up so you can schedule your class and handle payment directly through the website, making it quick and convenient without having to call or come in person.
Yes, you'll need to show proof of your previous EPA RRP Certification before signing up for the refresher course. This ensures you’re still eligible and helps keep your certification active. A copy of your current or most recent RRP certificate is usually required when registering for the refresher, so have it ready when you sign up.
You can take the RRP Certification class even if you only work on pre-1978 buildings occasionally. EPA rules require anyone who might disturb painted surfaces in these older buildings—even just once in a while—to be certified. The training gives you the basic lead-safe work practices you need, and having the certification keeps you compliant and protects you from hefty fines if you take on those kinds of jobs. Even for occasional projects, getting the certification is the safest and most legal route.
The RRP Certification 1-day class runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and must be completed in one day. There isn’t an option to split the course across multiple sessions. Attendees need to complete the full 8-hour training and exam in a single day to meet EPA requirements for certification.
If you lose your EPA Lead Paint Certification paperwork, you can order a replacement certificate. The fee for a replacement is $25. Once you place your order, the certificate will be sent to you by email within three business days.
Pricing details for the RRP Certification course are listed on our Register page. For any specific fee information, you can call or email for details.
The RRP Certification offered is fully EPA-accredited and meets all federal requirements for lead-safe work practices. Once you complete the initial certification course and pass the final exam, your certification is valid for five years. After that, you’ll need to renew it by taking a refresher course to stay compliant with EPA regulations.
No prior experience or prerequisites are needed to take the RRP Certification course. Anyone who wants to get certified in lead-safe work practices for renovating, repairing, or painting work on pre-1978 buildings can enroll. The training is designed to cover everything you need to know, so you don't need any special background or knowledge beforehand.
Once you complete the full 8-hour course and pass the certification exam, you'll get an official EPA Lead Paint Certification. There’s no extra paperwork needed from you after that. We submit your info, and you’ll receive your certificate directly. You show up for class and pass—we handle everything else.
The Lead Paint Certification class fully covers all the essentials required by the EPA’s RRP Rule, including proper containment, cleaning methods, and detailed recordkeeping. The curriculum is built to teach you how to set up safe work areas, control dust, clean up thoroughly, and keep the right paperwork. By the end, you’ll have hands-on knowledge of what you need to do to stay compliant and avoid fines out in the field. This training is designed so you can apply what you learn on the job, meeting all federal requirements for working in buildings built before 1978.
The RRP Certification training is designed to help you fully understand and follow EPA rules for working safely with lead paint. The course goes over exactly what inspectors look for, including proper work practices, recordkeeping, and job site procedures that keep you compliant. By learning the required steps and how to document your work, you’ll know what’s needed to avoid costly fines—sometimes over $40,000—for non-compliance. The training teaches you both the practical and paperwork parts so you’re ready when it matters most.
To get a seat on your preferred date for the RRP Certification course, it's best to register at least two to three weeks ahead. Classes can fill up fast, especially during busy times of year, so signing up early helps guarantee your spot. If you have a specific date in mind or if you need training by a certain deadline, the sooner you register, the better your chances of getting the schedule you want.
Certificates are handed out immediately after class. After you successfully complete the course and pass the exam, your official EPA Lead Paint Certification will be printed with your photo.
Yes, there's an online refresher course for lead paint certification that takes four hours and renews your certification for another three years. However, you can't take the online course if you're doing business in states like Alabama, Delaware, and Georgia, where in-person classes are required. This online refresher alternates with the classroom course to fit the five-year certification renewal cycle.
The EPA Lead Paint Certification class is an 8-hour course that you finish in one day. After you complete the class and pass the exam, your certification is valid for five years. When it expires, you can renew it by taking a refresher course on our website.
You can order a replacement lead paint certification certificate if you’ve lost yours. There’s a $25 fee, and your replacement certificate will be delivered to you by email within three business days.
The EPA Lead Paint Certification class is made for property managers, landlords, and general contractors who need to work legally on homes or buildings built before 1978. The class covers all the training needed to follow the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Taking this one-day course and passing the test will make you a Certified Renovator, which means you will be compliant with federal lead safety rules, helping you avoid fines and protecting both workers and residents from lead paint hazards.