Lead Training for EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule Offered in Madison, Wisconsin

April 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Lead certification in accordance with the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule will be offered April 27 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Property managers, landlords, general contractors and remodeling contractors of all types—including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers—are required to carry this certification if disturbing lead-based coatings (including lead paint, stain, shellac, varnish, etc.) in any home or child-occupied building (school, daycare, etc.) built before 1978. This Lead Safe Renovator - Initial class will be instructed by Samantha Dickman, president of Testudo.

This lead training will take place at Kleenmark University, 1206 Ann Street, Madison, Wis, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students who hold the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license can receive eight hours of continuing education credits for attending the course. The cost of the course is $240.

To sign up, interested contractors and property managers can visit Testudo LLC's lead training registration page: http://register.testudoonline.com/register.php?y=2011&m=4.... During this training, contractors and property managers will learn about all facets of the RRP rule, including why it was enacted and how they can successfully comply with the rule to avoid government fines.

Samantha Dickman has thus far taught more than 1,000 of Wisconsin’s remodeling contractors about the RRP rule. Testudo LLC holds Lead Safe Renovator training sessions throughout Wisconsin. By taking attaining this certification, you can help reduce lead poisonings.

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Testudo LLC provides lead training in accordance with the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. We hold training throughout Wisconsin so contractors can get their Lead Safe Renovator certification.