Main Sites

Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission (HRC)

The Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission (HRC) was created by legislation in 1998 to be the planning and policy, standards and programs agency for housing issues. For questions, call 1 800 570-0768 or visit the HRC website. Lead Mitigation Fact Sheets can be found at:

• New Owners Fact Sheet
• Current Owners Fact Sheet
• Owners of Ten or more properties
• Resource Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Created in 1976, the Rhode Island Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) coordinates the efforts of several offices in the Health Department to implement and enforce the state’s lead poisoning prevention statute and regulations.

Licensed Lead Professionals:

• Inspectors
• Inspector Technicians
• Personnel Certified to Perform Mitigation Inspections
• Reduction Contractors
• Remodeler/Renovators

Courses

A complete list of Lead Hazard Awareness Seminars and Lead Renovator/Remodeler Classes can be found at the Housing Resources Commission web site.

Community College of Rhode Island

Lead Courses Offered

• Lead Inspector Annual Review
• Lead Inspector Initial
• Lead Mitigator
• Lead Renovator
• Lead Supervisor/Contractor Annual
• Lead Supervisor/Contractor Initial
• Lead Worker Annual
• Lead Worker Initial

CCRI class Registration Form

Childhood Lead Action Project

Since 1992, the Childhood Lead Action Project has worked to eliminate childhood lead poisoning through education, parent support and advocacy. CLAP offers:

• Lead Safe Renovator/Remodeler Course
• Lead Hazard Mitigation Course

Laws and Regulations

CHAPTER 23-24.6 Lead Poisoning Prevention Act

CHAPTER 42-128.1 Lead Hazard Mitigation

DOH Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention

Housing Resources Commission Lead Hazard Mitigation Regulations