Lead Professionals
Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) Program and the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)

This web site serves as a summary of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) PRE and RRP regulations. If you have specific questions regarding the PRE and RRP regulations, please contact EPA Region V at 1-800-621-8431.

IMPORTANT: Beginning April 22, 2010, if you have any complaints regarding the PRE and RRP regulations please call the EPA at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead. Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.

In order to minimize potential lead hazards from renovation or repair activities, Federal law requires a two step process. The first step is that contractors must provide lead information to residents before renovating or repairing pre-1978 housing.  This is known as the Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) Program.  It requires contractors to give property owners and tenants a pamphlet titled “Renovate Right”, before starting work. The second step is known as the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. This rule requires contractors be certified and follow lead-safe work practices.

Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) Program information

• EPA: Pre-Renovation Lead Information Rule TSCA 406b – Final Rules and policies.
• EPA: Pre-Renovation Education Handbook (PDF: 361KB/ 16 pages) – Essential handbook that summarizes the requirements of the PRE program.  Includes the required owner/tenant notification forms.
• EPA: "Renovate Right" brochure (PDF: 3,250 KB/ 20 pages) – Required to be handed out to property owners/tennants as part of PRE compliance.
• Receipt of Lead Pamphlet Form (PDF: 44KB/ 1 page) - Contractors can use this form as documentation that property owners/tenants received the "Renovate Right" brochure from them.

• EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule – Final Rules and Policies
• EPA: Remodeling or Renovating a Home with Lead-Based Paint – Tips for conducting remodeling or renovation activities
• EPA: Lead-Paint Safety (PDF: 1,300KB/ 84 pages) – A field guide for painting, home maintenance and renovation work.
• EPA: Renovator and Trainer Toolbox - This web page contains application instructions and information that contractors and training providers need to become approved by EPA.

Training Schedules

• Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Continuing Education Calendar

RRP Training Providers

Find training course providers in your area by searching the EPA Accredited Renovation Training Programs website.

• EPA Accredited Renovation Training Programs Listings

Waste Handling

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has specific requirements regarding lead contaminated waste generated during renovation activities. Refer to the following factsheet to remain in compliance with MPCA regulations.

• Managing Lead Contaminated Waste (PDF: 23KB/ 2 pages)

PRE and RRP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For questions about this page, please contact the Lead Program at health.lead@state.mn.us or 651-201-4620. For specific lead questions, please use the contacts listed on our Contact Us page.