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Rn Rhode Island, anyone performing renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) in
pre-1978 buildings needs to complete an
8-hour EPA-approved Lead Renovator training, including hands-on practice, and
their firm must be licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health (health.ri.gov)
to ensure lead-safe practices like containment and cleaning are followed, with
specific RI rules requiring more notification and clearance for certain jobs,
especially for homes with young children.
Key Requirements:
Training: An 8-hour initial Lead Renovator course covering lead health effects,
regulations (Federal & RI), containment, dust control, and cleaning verification,
with a hands-on component.
Certification: Upon passing, you get individual certification; your firm must
also get a Lead Renovation Firm license from the RI DOH.
Firms: Must be certified by the state and use certified renovators; sole proprietors
need certification too.
Lead-Safe Practices: Implement containment, prohibited methods (dry sweeping,
certain heat guns), and cleaning verification.
Rhode Island Specifics (Beyond Federal Rules):
Start Work Notification: Submit to DOH at least 7 days before window replacement,
interior paint removal, or demolition.
Certified Renovator On-Site: A certified renovator must always be present during
the work.
Clearance: For lead hazard control work, a licensed inspector must perform clearance
with dust wipe samples.
Parents: Firms must be licensed for homes with children under six.
Where to Get Training:
The Childhood Lead Action Project (leadsafekids.org).
Various providers list classes in cities like Providence, Pawtucket, and Cranston.
Where to Find More Info:
Rhode Island Department of Health (health.ri.gov).
EPA website on RRP Program (epa.gov).