Lead licensing in Tennessee
Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation certifies lead-based paint professionals, firms and training providers through its Toxic Substances Program, covering work in homes built before 1978 and in child-occupied facilities. Renovation, repair and painting that disturbs old paint falls under EPA's federal Lead-Safe program instead. The department's online certification search shows the certification on record, and EPA has a locator for renovation firms. Check the agencies' sites for current requirements.
Official lookup (opens in a new tab)Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Toxic Substances Program (lead-based paint certification); EPA for RRP (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Tennessee TDEC: Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Certifications (Firms) (opens in a new tab)
- Tennessee TDEC: Certification Search (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)
- EPA: RRP Firm Certification (states authorized to run their own RRP program) (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: Lead-Safe Certified Firm logo guidelines (example firm certification number NAT-12345-1) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Safe Certified Firm locator (opens in a new tab)