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Certified Lead Renovator (Refresher)

Renew Your EPA Certification to Continue Performing Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair & Painting Work

EMI classes are only available through the Indianapolis Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios campus at this time. For more information, contact Indianapolis-EMI@ivytech.edu.

Contractors and maintenance professionals who disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must hold a current EPA Lead Renovator certification. This refresher course, delivered under the supervision of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Environmental Management Institute (Indianapolis), provides the training required to renew that credential before it expires.

Federal regulations define target housing as most U.S. homes built before 1978, and child-occupied facilities as pre-1978 buildings where young children regularly spend time. Anyone supervising renovation, repair, or painting activities that disturb more than a de minimis amount of paint in these settings must maintain a valid Renovator certification.

This course reviews:

  • Key EPA and HUD requirements for lead-safe renovation
  • Updated regulatory guidance and recordkeeping rules
  • Practical lead-safe work practices
  • Critical elements of containment, cleaning, and verification
  • Supervisor responsibilities and communication requirements

This refresher is open only to individuals with a current, unexpired Renovator certificate. Successful completion renews your EPA certification and allows you to continue supervising renovation, repair, and painting projects in target housing and child-occupied facilities.

Upon successful completion of this refresher course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe recent updates to EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules and HUD requirements affecting renovation activities.
  • Review and reinforce core concepts from the initial Renovator training, including hazard identification and regulatory thresholds.
  • Apply current lead-safe work practices, including containment, dust control, surface preparation, and cleanup protocols.
  • Demonstrate proper cleaning verification procedures and recognize when clearance testing is required.
  • Complete required documentation and recordkeeping to remain compliant with EPA and HUD standards.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, property managers, and work crews regarding lead hazards and renovation safety.
  • Maintain EPA Renovator credentials through successful course completion and examination.

If there are no upcoming dates listed below, please reach out to the EMI team at indianapolis-emi@ivytech.edu. We will work with you to ensure you get the EMI class you need in a timely manner.