People are learning the proper techniques to remove lead from homes, which could turn into a future business for them.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - People are learning the proper techniques to remove lead from homes, which could turn into a future business for them.
CleanAir RX was teaching a class to people going after a federal certificate for lead abatement to become a Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) contractor.
CleanAir RX was teaching a class to people going after a federal certificate for lead abatement to become a Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) contractor. If you are not certified, you can face large fines if you remove lead paint from a home. Besides learning the rules, the participants got some hands-on training to properly remove lead paint from a home. With the certificate, there are a variety of avenues that people can explore.
With the certificate, there are a variety of avenues that people can explore.
“When you do become an RRP contractor, it’s a chance for you to be able to subcontract. So, you are able to subcontract, so you will be able to do renovations. It’s a chance that you will be able to do repairs. You might be able to become property management; there is a chance that you could be painting. So, you might be able to clearance on certain things. We will also have more programs coming up in the future, but we are trying to get things going in Lima right now,” says A.J. Watkins, Coordinator.
Applications to sign up for future certification classes can be found at the Lima chapter of the NAACP at 2945 Wells Drive in Lima. You can contact A.J. Watkins at 380-900-5353 or email Daddysatwork419@gmail.com.
