I want to comply with EPA/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 here. 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 the 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.

Renovations covered by the rule must be performed or directed by a Certified Renovator. Individuals can become certified renovators by completing a one-day training course in Lead-Safe Work Practices. A list of KDHE accredited training providers can be found here. 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.

  • 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.

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1. Since the EPA recently amended the RRP to allow a contractor to collect paint chip samples, will KDHE allow the contractor to collect paint chip samples as well?
2. I want to comply with EPA/KDHE Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. What do I need to do?
3. How long will it take KDHE to process my application to become licensed?
4. 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?
5. I operate a renovation firm and I have heard that Kansas has adopted its own lead Renovation, Repair and Painting program. Do I have to also be certified by EPA?
6. Are schools subject to the RRP rule?
7. How long will it take KDHE to process my application to become licensed?
8. Are stained surfaces subject to the RRP Rule?
9. I am a handyman working alone. Do I need to be licensed as a firm?
10. I live in one unit of a duplex and I own and rent the other. Do I need RRP certification?
11. I own and rent a home where the tenants do repair work at the property. In return I lower their monthly rent for their work. Can my tenants continue to do the work or no because of the RRP rule?
12. How does the Kansas RRP regulations differ from those of the EPA?
13. 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