What’s the difference between a certified firm and a certified renovator?
A certified firm is approved by the EPA to conduct remodeling business in pre-1978 housing. A certified renovator is approved to carry out remodeling work practices described in the terms of the EPA’s lead paint rule. A single-person company must take the certified renovator training and also register the firm with EPA. The registration fee for certifying the firm is $300. There is no fee for certification of the renovator but the renovator pays the training fee which is set by the training provider.
