Lead-Based Paint in Washington Homes
The Department of Commerce regulates certification, accreditation, enforcement and compliance for firms and individuals who must use lead-safe work practices when working on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities.
Commerce administers two programs related to lead-based paint: the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program and the Lead-Based Paint Abatement (LBP) program.
Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)
Are you, or do you want to become a certified renovator? Do you want to certify your company as an RRP firm to be able to perform lead-based paint activities?
If you receive compensation to perform work on any residential property or child-occupied facility built before 1978, then you must be an RRP Certified Renovator with a firm certification, or you must work for a certified firm.
Learn more about the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP).
Lead-Based Paint Activities (LBP)
Are you, or do you want to become a lead-based paint worker, supervisor, inspector, or risk assessor? Do you want to certify your company as a lead-based paint activities firm?
Lead-based paint activities are activities designed to reduce or eliminate lead-based paint hazards. The Lead-Based Paint Activities Program governs individuals who perform lead-based abatement, abatement supervision, lead-based paint inspections, or lead-based paint risk assessments. These certifications are required when homeowners want a lead-based paint inspection, risk assessment when investigating elevated blood lead levels in children, when lead-based hazards exist and need to be permanently eliminated, or for government-funded housing projects.
Learn more about the Lead-Based Paint Activities Program (LBP).
Lead-Based Paint Training and Certification
To offer work on pre-1978 residential or child-occupied facilities, the firm needs to be certified by the State of Washington Department of Commerce Lead Paint Program. Part of the application process for firm certification requires at least one certified individual associated with that company.
Training is a required step in becoming certified, whether it is for renovation, repair and painting (RRP) activities (e.g., remodels, renovations, restorations, asbestos abatement, painting, repairs, etc.) or lead-based paint activities (e.g., lead abatement, inspections, risk assessments).
Learn more about about lead-based paint training by visiting the Training Calendar and Certification Information page.
Program Links
Resources
Program Contacts
Email: LBPInfo@Commerce.wa.gov
Compliance and Enforcement, Training Accreditation
Jennifer Caraway
Email: Jennifer.Caraway@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 509-220-0058 | 360-725-2813
Certifications
Dano Summers
Email: Dano.Summers@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-259-5215 | 360-725-5088
Program Manager
Cynthia Sanderson
Email: Cynthia.Sanderson@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2941