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Lead

If my firm already has abatement certification, is separate RRP certification necessary?

Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) firm certification is not required to perform lead abatements. However, if your firm performs, offers, or claims to perform renovations as well as abatements, after April 22, 2010 it must be a certified renovation firm. 

Question Number: 23002-18528

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