Get Lead Certified—Training for EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair & Painting) Rule in Madison, Wisconsin

Aug. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- The EPA requires that property managers, landlords, general contractors and remodeling contractors of all types—including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers—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. These Lead Safe Renovator - Initial classes—which are 100% approved by Wisconsin's Department of Health Services—will be held Sept. 14 and Oct. 11 (2011) in Madison, Wisconsin, and will be instructed by Samantha Dalsing, president of Testudo.

The classes will be held at Kleenmark University, 1206 Ann St., Madison, WI 53713, 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 a course. The cost of the course is $230.

Sign up for the Sept. 14 class here: http://register.testudoonline.com/register.php?y=2011&m=9&d=14&id=51

Sugn up for the Oct. 11 class here: http://register.testudoonline.com/register.php?y=2011&m=1...

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 Dalsing 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, so if this particular class is not convenient for you, contact Testudo today to schedule training in your area. By attaining this certification, you can help reduce lead poisonings.

After you take this course, you may also be interested in working with Testudo for your lead testing needs—don't hesitate to ask us about them. Conducting lead testing on your scheduled jobs could potentially save you thousands of dollars.

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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. Testudo also offers lead testing services for landlords, remodelers and homeowners.