Lead licensing in Washington
Washington runs its own lead-safe programs through the Department of Commerce. A firm that renovates, repairs or paints a home built before 1978 needs Washington RRP certification, and work such as lead inspections, risk assessments and abatement needs a separate lead-based paint activities certification. Commerce publishes a list of certified businesses on its resources page. Check the certification on record, and check the agency's site for current requirements.
Official lookup (opens in a new tab)Washington State Department of Commerce, Lead-Based Paint Program (RRP and LBPA; WAC 365-230) (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Washington Commerce: Lead-Based Paint (opens in a new tab)
- Washington Commerce: RRP Program (opens in a new tab)
- Washington Commerce: LBPA certification (opens in a new tab)
- Washington Commerce: Business and Homeowner Resources (find certified businesses) (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)