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1. Since the Environmental Protection Agency recently amended the RRP to allow contractors to collect paint chip samples, will KDHE allow the contractor to collect paint chip samples as well?

No. Kansas regulations do not allow for the collection of paint chip samples by anyone other than a certified risk assessor or lead inspector who is employed by a licensed lead activity firm.

2. I want to comply with Environmental Protection Agency / KDHE Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. What do I need to do?

Firms must be licensed by KDHE. To become licensed, renovation contractors must submit an application and fee payment to KDHE. An application can be found on the Applications/Forms page. Once licensed, the firm will be able to advertise that they are a KDHE licensed company under the RRP program and you will be given authorization to use KDHE's Licensed Renovator Firm logo. If you would like to have a copy of the logo, please send an email request to the Residential Lead Hazard Prevention Program.

Renovations covered by the rule must be performed or directed by a Certified Renovator. Individuals can become a certified renovator by completing a one-day training course in Lead-Safe Work Practices (LSWP); view a list of KDHE accredited training providers. All applications for licensure must be received within 1 year from the completion date of your LSWP training class. If it has been over a year since your training, you will be required to take a 4-hour refresher course.

Note: if you have already taken a Lead-Safe Work Practices class by a non-KDHE accredited training provider, you will be required to take an online exam before becoming licensed to perform work in Kansas.

3. I am planning to renovate my home. How can I find a licensed firm?

A list of licensed firms can be found on the Licensing and Certification page. You can also send us an email or call 866-865-3233 to speak to a staff member who can assist you to find out if a firm is licensed.

4. How long will it take KDHE to process my application to become licensed?

Processing time of applications is generally around 7 days as long as all information submitted on the application is correct and completed. You will be notified of any missing information needed and will have 30 days to submit any additional documentation.

5. What happens if my firm is in the middle of a renovation job and none of my employees or my firm is not licensed? What should I do?

All renovation work that is included in the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) must be done by a licensed firm only. All work must be ceased until your company and employees are properly trained and licensed.

6. I operate a renovation firm and I have heard that Kansas has adopted its own lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program. Do I have to also be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency?

As of April 09, 2010, Kansas was authorized to run our own RRP program. You are only required to be licensed in Kansas if you are performing the work in Kansas. If you are also working outside of Kansas, you will need to contact the Environmental Protection Agency to see if you are required to be licensed with them or if that state has their own RRP program.

7. Are schools subject to the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?

Yes. RRP applies to all schools public, private and alternative. The RRP rule affects all facilities where children are present under the age of 6 that visit the property at least 2 different days in a week with each days visit lasting 3 hours or more and a combined visit of 6 hours a week with an annual visit of 60 hours.

8. Are stained surfaces subject to the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?

Yes. This is considered a coating.

9. I am a handyman working alone. Do I need to be licensed as a firm?

Yes, you will need both the individual and the firm license.

10. I live in one unit of a duplex and I own and rent the other. Do I need Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification?

Yes, if you do maintenance or repair work on the rental unit.

11. I own and rent a home where the tenants do repair work at the property in return for lowering their monthly rent. Does the Renovation, Repainting (RRP) Rule restrict this?

Your tenants cannot perform the work on the property unless they are a licensed renovator and either employed by or licensed as a renovation firm. Rent is considered compensation under the rule.

12. How do the Kansas Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) regulations differ from those of the Environmental Protection Agency?

The regulations differ in the following ways:

• Heat guns are prohibited in Kansas
• Test kits to determine the presence of lead in surface coatings is prohibited in Kansas.
• The use of paint chip and dust sampling is only allowed by a licensed Risk Assessor or Lead Inspector in Kansas.