Wisconsin Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements

Wisconsin is an authorized state for lead-safe renovation and runs the program through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Contractors should not treat Wisconsin as an EPA-direct firm-certification state.

What work is covered

• Renovation, repair, or painting that disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes or facilities with children
• Businesses that offer or conduct covered renovation work in Wisconsin
• Jobs where a lead-safe renovator must direct and perform the lead-safe work practices used by the crew

How Wisconsin certification works

• A business must certify as a lead company before it offers or conducts regulated lead work
• A lead company performing renovation work must have one or more certified lead-safe renovators assigned to renovation projects
• Wisconsin says a lead-safe renovator certification is for the person who directs and performs lead-safe renovation work
• DHS says company certification and individual certification are separate applications, and if the company is not already certified the person may need to submit both the personal and company forms

Fees and certification terms

• Lead company certification: $125 for 2 years or $250 for 4 years
• Lead-safe renovator certification: $75 for 2 years or $150 for 4 years
• Wisconsin recommends the 4-year renovator certification so the certification end date lines up with the refresher-training cycle
• DHS tells companies to allow at least 1 month from application to receive the company certificate in the mail because there is no provisional company certification

Wisconsin-specific operational points

• Wisconsin requires both the company and the individual renovator to be certified for renovation work under the state rule
• DHS says a 4-hour refresher is required every 4 years for the renovator path
• State and local government workers do not pay the lead-safe renovator fee, but the certification requirement still applies
• If the job is actually lead abatement, inspection, or hazard investigation rather than renovation, Wisconsin uses separate state lead certifications for those disciplines

Renewal posture

• Choose the 2-year or 4-year company term that matches how you want to manage renewal workload and fees
• Keep the company's certification active and make sure the assigned renovator's certification card stays current
• Maintain certification cards, project records, and lead-safe renovation paperwork so they are available for clients and DHS compliance staff

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current Wisconsin lead-safe renovation requirements directly with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services before offering, bidding, or performing covered work.*