Lead licensing in North Carolina
North Carolina runs its own lead programs instead of EPA's. A company paid to renovate, repair or paint a home built before 1978 must be a North Carolina certified renovation firm with a certified renovator, and lead abatement firms and professionals are certified by the state as well. Owner-occupied do-it-yourself work does not need certification. The Department of Health and Human Services has public lookups for certified firms and professionals. Check the certification on record, and check the agency's site for current requirements.
Official lookup (opens in a new tab)North Carolina DHHS, Division of Public Health, Health Hazards Control Unit (Lead program; EPA-authorized RRP and abatement) (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- NC DHHS: FAQ About Lead-Based Paint Repair and Renovation in NC (opens in a new tab)
- NC DHHS: Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (opens in a new tab)
- NC DHHS: North Carolina Certified Lead Firms (search) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Frequent Questions About Applying for Certification or Accreditation (state-authorized RRP and abatement lists) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: RRP Firm Certification (states authorized to run their own RRP program) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Evaluation Program overview (EPA-administered vs. EPA-authorized states) (opens in a new tab)