Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Maine to become a certified Lead Renovator professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | ME - learn more and view available courses |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Renovator (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) |
| COURSE DURATION | 8 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | None |
| ACCREDITING BODY | EPA |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | Certificates are issued to the individual by the training provider |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $300 every five years - click here to download the EPA Firm Application |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | 4-hour Refresher class is required every 5 years, or 3 years if completed online without hands-on (online only permitted every other renewal period). |
| RECIPROCITY | There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's accrediting body before taking training from an outside source. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |
| NOTES | -Certified Renovators cannot conduct paint-chip sampling. |