RRP Lead Regulation and Real Estate Agents.

WHO MUST BE CERTIFIED?

Effective 1/1/10 in the State of North Carolina, if you or your firm renovates, repairs, remodels, or paints homes or child care facilities built before 1978, and you disturb more than 6 s.f. per room interior, or 20 s.f. exterior, you MUST become a Certified Renovator or be under the supervision of a Certified Renovator.  This includes, but is not limited to:  carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVA/C, drywall or plaster repairs, flooring, floor refinishing, painters, pressure washing, roofers, siding and window replacement, cabinet replacement and ordinary maintenance, etc.

Additionally, an RRP Certified Renovator must work for a Certified Firm.

CERTIFIED FIRM

Each RRP Certified Renovator must be employed by or affiliated with a Certified Firm.  NC considers a “FIRM” to be any individual or company that receives compensation for services rendered on pre 1978 homes and child care facilities within the State.  Each FIRM must submit an application along with a check for $300.00 dollars to the State.  This fee is renewed annually.  (Click here to download a FIRM application)

RRP CERTIFIED RENOVATOR

To become a Certified Renovator in the State of North Carolina, you must do the following: successfully complete the 8 hour RRP course and pass the exam, and submit your training certificate that you receive from your training provider along with the application to the State and a 1¼ x 1¼ color photo with your name printed on the back.  RRP’s do not have to submit an application fee; however, they must successfully complete a refresher course every 5 years.  (Click here to download the Certified Renovator application).