US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP)
Federal law requires contractors disturbing paint in pre-1978 US homes to be EPA Lead-Safe certified under the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Hiring an uncertified firm for such work is illegal and risks lead exposure for your family.
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Based on public register and directory records collected up to Jul 5, 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current EPA Lead-Safe status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where EPA Lead-Safe holders are
- NY
- CA
- MN
- PA
- FL
- TX
- OH
- NJ
- IL
- MD
Trades that hold it
Lead Safe Renovation · 51,212General Contractor · 4,259Roofer · 40Painter / Decorator · 38HVAC Contractor · 27Window / Door Fitter · 17Building Inspector · 12Plumber · 9Handyman · 7Builder · 5
EPA Lead-Safe holders with review evidence
These businesses hold a current EPA Lead-Safe record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.
Common questions
What is US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP)?
Federal law requires contractors disturbing paint in pre-1978 US homes to be EPA Lead-Safe certified under the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Hiring an uncertified firm for such work is illegal and risks lead exposure for your family. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP)?
We track 55,647 tradespeople with a US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) record, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 5, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) record be out of date?
Yes. 1,318 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 5, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP)?
Check the official register at https://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/pub/index.cfm?do=main.firmSearch, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.