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Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program

This handbook summarizes requirements of EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011), aimed at protecting against lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities. The rule requires workers to be trained to use lead-safe work practices and requires renovation firms to be EPA-certified; these requirements became fully effective April 22, 2010. 

  • Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right (January 2025) (pdf) (708.72 KB)
    Handbook for contractors, property managers, and maintenance personnel working in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978.
  • Guía de cumplimiento destinada a entidades pequeñas para renovar correctamente: Programa de la EPA  de Pintado Renovación, Reparación de Pintura a base de Plomo (enero de 2025) (pdf)

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Last updated on April 7, 2025
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