Post Date: 07/27/10 | Category: Lead Events

Beginning April 22, all renovators, remodelers and painters working in pre-1978 housing are now required to be an EPA-certified renovator trained in lead safe work practices.  This requirement applies to all renovation projects, not just lead abatement.  Effected trades include remodelers, renovators, window replacement workers, painters, electricians, plumbers, and any other trades that disturb painted surfaces during the course of their work.  Landlords who make repairs themselves are also required to have this certification.

Four training providers are providing classes in west Michigan.

QUAT, Inc., the Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA), and Success Enterprise & Environmental Services are offering both the Renovate Right Initial training for those new to lead-safe work practices and the Renovate Right Refresher course for those who already have a training certificate for Lead Safe Work Practices.  The refresher course allows those with previous training to get the Renovate Right certification with only four hours of training.  All others will need to take the full Renovate Right class, which is a minimum of 8 hours in length, and is also being offered by Environmental Testing Consultants (ETC).

West Michigan RRP Training Opportunities

Initial Training

• August 4 - Grand Rapids (Success)     
• August 5 - Niles (Success)
• August 6 - Coldwater (Success)
• August 9 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• August 9 - Muskegon (Success)
• August 9 - Midland (Success)
• August 10 - Lansing (Success)
• August 10 - Flint (Success)
• August 11 - Pontiac (Success)
• August 11 - Port Huron (Success)
• August 13 - Ionia (QUAT)
• August 17 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• August 24 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• August 25 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• August 27 - Ionia (QUAT)
• August 30 - Big Rapids (Success)
• August 31 - Traverse City (Success)
• August 31 - Sault Ste Marie (Success)
• September 10 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• September 10 - Ionia (QUAT)
• September 20 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• September 21 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• September 22 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• September 24 - Ionia (QUAT)
• September 28 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• September 29 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• October 6 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• October 25 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• November 12 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• November 19 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• December 6 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• December 13 - Grand Rapids (ETC)

Refresher Training

• May 10 - Grand Rapids (RPOA)
• August 12 - Ionia (QUAT)
• August 26 - Ionia (QUAT)
• September 9 - Ionia (QUAT)
• September 23 - Ionia (QUAT)

The Details

QUAT is offering both the Renovate Right Initial training and the Renovate Right Refresher training in Grand Rapids.  For pricing, more information and to register, call toll-free at (866) 203-1992 or (989) 785-4556.  For classes in Ionia, call Jason Ellsworth at (616) 761-2116.

RPOA is also offering both the Renovate Right Initial training and the Renovate Right Refresher training in Grand Rapids.  RPOA Refresher classes are held from 8:30am until 12:30pm at Corrossion Controls Consultants and Laboratory, 4403 Donker Ct SE in Kentwood, and cost is $140 for RPOA members and $160 for non-members. RPOA Initial classes are held from 8:30am until 4:30pm at the same location and cost is $155 for RPOA members and $175 non-members.  There are discounts for landlords with properties in the City of Grand Rapids Lead Hazard Control program.  For more information or to register, call (616) 454-3385 x226 or email Richard TenHoor.

Success is offering both the Renovate Right Initial training and the Renovate Right Refresher training.  Training is being offered in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland.  They have limited space in their classes, so payment must be received seven days prior to course date to gaurantee space.  All Initial class times are 8:00am-5:00pm,a nd cost is $150.  Refresher class times are 8:00am-12:00 pm.  For more information or to register, call (231) 777-3538, email success2722@aol.com  or visit the Success website.

ETC, in cooperation with the Home Builder's Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR) is offering the Renovate Right Initial training in Grand Rapids.  HBAGGR classes are held from 8:00am until 5:00pm at the Progressive Affiliated Lumbermen Coop, located at 5465 Executive Parkway SE in Grand Rapids, and cost is $135 for HBAGGR members and $185 for non-members. For more information or to register, call (616) 281-2021 or visit the HBAGGR website at www.hbaggr.com.