Post Date: 01/12/10 | Category: Lead Events

Beginning April 2010, all renovators, remodelers and painters working in pre-1978 housing will be required to be an EPA-certified renovator trained in lead safe work practices.  This requirement will apply 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 will also be 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

• March 12 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• March 12 - Muskegon (Success)
• March 17 - Grand Rapids (QUAT)
• March 24 - Grand Rapids (ETC)
• March 29 - Muskegon (Success)
• March 31 - Initial Holland (Success)
• April 1 - Grand Rapids (Success)
• April 14 -Grand Rapids (ETC)

Refresher Training

• March 18 - Grand Rapids (QUAT)
• March 30 - Muskegon (Success)

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.

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 $130 for RPOA members and $140 for non-members. RPOA Initial classes are held from 8:30am until 4:30pm at the same location and cost is $137 for RPOA members and $157 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.  Refresher class times are 8:00am-12:00 pm.  Formore 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.