Lead-based Paint – Renovation

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For Individual Lead Renovator Accreditation: The Lead-Based Paint training and accreditation process requires initial training, accreditation, and yearly re-registration.

For renovators, registration is $100/year – and applicants can choose whether they’d like to register for 1 year, 2 years, or all 3 years.

Prior to the 3-year expiration date, the applying individual must take a refresher course from an Alabama-approved trainer to maintain accreditation.

Steps For Individual Renovator Accreditation and Firm Certification:

1. Complete Training
   • Register and pass an Initial training class or if renewing, the most recent refresher class from an Alabama-approved training provider.
   • Lead Renovator Initial Training Providers
   • Lead Renovator Refresher Training Providers
2. Apply for Individual Lead Renovator Accreditation
   • Apply for Individual Lead Renovator Accreditation here.
   • Submit all required documents.
   • You can request a copy of the application (English and Spanish applications available) from Program Specialist, Rhonda Hester (rhester@ua.edu) or from the Alabama-approved training provider who instructed your last training.
3. Submit payment for Individual Accreditation – SafeState will contact the applicant for payment. Payment can be made via telephone, check, or money order.
   • Application Process time – When payment and required documents are submitted, application review and processing may take up to 30 days. Please plan accordingly.
   • Once processed, the applicant will receive credentials via email and be issued a UA SafeState ID card via mail
4. Lead Renovator Firm Certification – After an individual’s accreditation number and expiration date are received, the company must then apply for firm certification.
   • Register your firm through UA SafeState in order to be certified with the Alabama Department of Public Health.
   • Apply online for Lead Renovator Firm Certification here.
5. Submit Payment for Firm Certification – Once the application is submitted, the applicant can mail a check/money order, or UA SafeState will contact for payment.
   • Application Process time – When payment and required documents are submitted, application review and processing may take up to 30 days. Please plan accordingly.
   • Once processed, the applicant will be issued the Firm Certification certificate from UA SafeState on behalf of the Alabama Department of Public Health