Trade certification · Lead-safe renovation
EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certified Renovator course test
The course test at the end of EPA's 8-hour Certified Renovator class: who the RRP rule covers (pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities), pre-renovation education with the Renovate Right pamphlet, firm and renovator certification, test kits, lead-safe work practices, interior and exterior containment, cleaning and cleaning verification, waste and records.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Course
- 8 training hours, at least 2 hands-on; refresher 4 hours
- Test
- Set by the accredited provider; e-learning portion ends with 20+ questions at 80%
- Certification
- 5 years (3 years after a refresher without hands-on)
- Covers
- Paid work disturbing paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities
- Body
- U.S. EPA (or an EPA-authorized state program), through accredited training providers
What you'll practise
Try a question
When using a shrouded sander with HEPA attachment, what must not happen?
- Any noise louder than 70 decibels
- Visible dust escaping the shroud
- Use for more than one hour per day
- Use on exterior walls and siding
Show the answer
B. Visible dust escaping the shroud — Machines must be operated so that no visible dust or release of air occurs outside the shroud or containment system.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Lead and health
- Rules and applicability
- Pre-renovation education
- Certification and responsibilities
- Testing for lead-based paint
- Lead-safe work practices
- Containment
- Cleaning and cleaning verification
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Questions about the EPA Lead RRP Renovator
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What is the real EPA Lead RRP Renovator like?
Course: 8 training hours, at least 2 hands-on; refresher 4 hours. Test: Set by the accredited provider; e-learning portion ends with 20+ questions at 80%. Certification: 5 years (3 years after a refresher without hands-on). Covers: Paid work disturbing paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. Body: U.S. EPA (or an EPA-authorized state program), through accredited training providers.
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