Lead Paint Initial and Re-Certification 

Federal regulations by HUD & EPA require anyone that disturbs lead-based paint in homes, schools and child care facilities built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Certification is required by Residential Renovators, Painters, Plumbers, HVAC Professionals, Window, Siding & Guttering Professionals, Demo Contractors, Foundation Repair Specialists, Insurance Restoration Contractors, Government & Historical Restoration Specialists and more.

The certification is good for five years from the date of course completion. To maintain that certification, a renovator must complete a 4-hour refresher training course prior to the expiration of their current certification. If the certification expires, the 8 hour course must be taken again to regain certification.

Federal law requires that a “Certified Renovator” be assigned to each job, and that all involved individuals are trained in the use of lead safe practices. The EPA is cracking down on people who are not certified.

Federal law also requires that all renovation, repair and painting firms (including sole proprietorships) working in housing, or facilities where children are routinely present, which were built before 1978, to be certified. This can be done by completing the application (obtained online or from the SAHBA office) and submitting it with a fee of $300 to the EPA.

This federal law went in to effect on April 10, 2010. The EPA has been enforcing it in Springfield and violations could result in fees up to $37,500. Anyone who knowingly or willfully violates any provisions of this law is subject to a misdemeanor criminal sanctions plus fines up to $25,000 for each day of violation. 

INITIAL Certification Course - January 13th, 2015 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

RE-CERTIFICATION Course - January 14th, 2014 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm