Firms that Require Certification

In general, anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must be certified. This includes all firms, even sole proprietorships.

Examples of the types of firms covered:

• Residential rental property owners/managers;

• General contractors; and

• Special trade contractors, including painters, plumbers, carpenters and electricians. 

Firms cannot advertise or perform renovation activities covered by the RRP Rule in homes or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 without firm certification.

Registration for both initial and refresher at-BIAW.com under classes.

Please reach out to Mary Yerabek at nicasafety.com or class 503-880-7643 if you have any question or concerns. Thank you!