Georgia Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements

Georgia runs its own lead-safe renovation program through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). Contractors should treat Georgia as a state-certification jurisdiction, not an EPA-direct filing state.

What work is covered

• Renovation, repair, or painting that disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities
• Firms that offer or perform covered work in Georgia
• Jobs that require a Georgia-certified renovator to direct the lead-safe work practices used by the crew

How Georgia certification works

• Renovation firms must hold a Georgia EPD certificate before they advertise or perform covered renovation work
• Certified renovators need their own Georgia credential tied to approved training
• Georgia routes applications and renewals through the GEOS portal; the public guides say mailed applications are not accepted for this program
• The federal EPA filing path is not the default workflow for Georgia-covered work

Fees and certification terms

• Firm certification: $125 for a 1-year certificate or $300 for a 3-year certificate
• Certified renovator: $150 for a 3-year certificate
• Lapsed refresher situation: Georgia publishes a 12-month provisional renovator certificate at $300 when the refresher window is missed and the person has not yet requalified through the normal path

Georgia-specific operational points

• Georgia requires both the firm certificate and the individual renovator certificate before covered work starts
• Use the Georgia EPD contractor page, forms hub, and GEOS filing system instead of generic EPA instructions
• If the project is actually lead abatement rather than renovation, Georgia's separate lead-based paint program rules may apply
• Keep current certificates, project records, and occupant-notice documentation available for EPD review

Renewal posture

• Firms should choose the certification term that matches how often they want to renew: 1 year or 3 years
• Renovators should track the 3-year credential cycle and refresher timing closely to avoid falling into the provisional-certificate path
• Do not assume an EPA or another-state credential is enough for Georgia work without Georgia EPD recognition

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current Georgia renovation certification requirements directly with Georgia EPD before offering, bidding, or performing covered work.*