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Home Renovation/Repair/Painting (RRP) and Trainings

Lead Safe Erie County LogoWelcome to LeadSAFE Erie County, the Erie County Department of Health’s (ECDOH) program to prevent lead poisoning. You will find information here about lead poisoning training programs available to you from the ECDOH and our community partners.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) Rule

The EPA RRP Rule requires that all renovations, repairs, and painting performed in pre-1978 housing must be done by or under the supervision of a certified renovator.

If you are hiring a contractor, make sure they are certified in RRP.  

Contractors who perform renovation, repairs, and painting (RRP) in pre-1978 housing need to have this certification and must take special precautions around paint that may contain lead. Under the strict EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, which took effect on April 22, 2010, special certification is required for all home improvement work in housing built before 1978 and in ANY child occupied facility. This rule is intended to ensure that any activity that disturbs paint in older housing is performed using lead-safe work practices.  For more information, visit the EPA RRP website or call 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).

Erie County Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Trainings

For Homeowners: Free Lead Safe Work Practices Training

In these classes you will learn how to work safely around lead when remodeling, repairing, or painting your home.

This training is for

  • Any homeowner who lives in owner occupied/non-rental pre-1978 property who performs repairs, renovations or remodeling themselves.
  • Any homeowner who lives in owner occupied/non-rental pre-1978 property and is planning to hire a contractor can learn about the federal requirements for contractors to perform work in a lead safe manner.
  • Any occupant who lives in pre-1978 housing can learn about the requirements for property managers and landlords to perform work on their rental units in a lead safe manner.
  • Note: This class does NOT meet EPA RRP requirements for professional contractors or property owners/managers working on rental property.

Class information and registration

Registration is required and space is limited. Upcoming free classes will be held on the following dates and times:

  • Thursday, 12/16/2026, from 1-7pm
  • Friday, 1/9/26 from 9am-3pm
  • Saturday, 2/28/26 from 9am-3pm
  • Thursday, 3/12/26 from 9am-3pm
  • Tuesday, 4/7/26 from 9am-3pm

To register, please contact our office at (716) 961-6800 or email lead.safe@erie.gov and indicate your preferences. Or, if you prefer, you can print and mail in this version of the registration form.

For Landlords, Property Managers and Contractors: Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Certification Class 

This training is for

  • All landlords, property managers and contractors are required to take this course.
  • This course is also ideal for those interested in or currently working in building trades such as painters, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians. This certification could lead to a competitive advantage when seeking a job!

Class information and registration

  • The cost of this class is $110 (Free for Veterans - must show military ID).
  • For class dates, times, and registration, please contact our office at (716) 961-6800, option 3 or email Joseph.Desiderio@erie.gov or lead.safe@erie.gov.  Registration is required and space is limited. 
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