NICC to offer lead safe renovator classes

NICC Calmar will be offering more Lead Safe Renovator training classes to meet the state requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Public Health.  

Contractors who work in pre-1978 housing and who might disturb painted surfaces (greater than 1.0 square foot) while doing plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, tile, window replacement, landscaping, repairs, construction, renovation, remodeling, HVAC, demolition or similar work are required to be certified.  The rule also applies to people who work for rental property owners, schools, day care providers as well as non-profits and government agencies.

The next 8-Hour Lead Safe Renovator class will be offered Friday, Sept. 23rd from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in room 105A of the Industrial Technologies building on the NICC Calmar campus.  Another class will be offered Thursday, October 20th, in the same location.

To register and pay online for the Lead Safe Renovator 8-Hour classes, or for more information, go to www.nicc.edu/continuinged or call (800) 728-2256, ext. 399.  A strict class size is maintained and preregistration is required, and community members are encouraged to register early.