Firms that require LEAD RRP Certification

In general, anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 (Dec. 31, 1977 and back) must be certified.  This includes all firms, even sole proprietorships.

Examples of the types of firms covered:

• Residential rental property owners/managers
• General contractors
• Special trade contractors, including
  • Painters
  • Plumbers
  • Drywall
  • Carpenters
  • Window Installers
  • Electricians

Firms can’t advertise or perform renovation activities covered by the regulation in homes or child-occupied facilities, even though they are certified renovators, built before 1978 without firm certification.