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 entries and source listings collected up to Jul 17, 2026. Not an official membership count.
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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current EPA Lead-Safe status on the official register, then run their name through our Rogue Contractor Check to see their reviews, credentials and company details 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 · 4,359Roofer · 60Painter / Decorator · 49HVAC Contractor · 30Window / Door Fitter · 25Plumber · 17Building Inspector · 17Handyman · 13
EPA Lead-Safe holders with review evidence
These businesses hold a current EPA Lead-Safe entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is 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. (License required by law.)
How many contractors hold US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP)?
We track 56,088 contractors with a US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) entry, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 17, 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a US EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) entry be out of date?
Yes. 1,704 of the entries we track appear expired or past their stated expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 17, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific contractor 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 contractor 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 sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a contractor is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.