Q: Can contractors submit their application to EPA before they complete the required training, or must the application be submitted after the training is complete? Is there a proof of training required by the EPA in order for the contractor's application to be approved?

The firm certification process does not include the submission of renovator training credentials, so a firm can apply for certification before completing required training. As part of the...

The firm certification process does not include the submission of renovator training credentials, so a firm can apply for certification before completing required training. As part of the application, the firm is required to certify it will comply with the requirements of the RRP Rule, including ensuring that all individuals performing renovations activities on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator.