Protecting People And Building
A Safer Future
At LeadShield, we believe lead safety starts with the right knowledge, training, and resources. We help contractors, firms, property managers, and paid tradespeople better understand their responsibilities when working around lead-based paint.
Our services bring together RRP training, refresher training, lead testing, lead-safe jobsite setup and cleanup, and lead-safety resources in one place. The goal is simple: make lead-safety requirements easier to understand and give working professionals practical support for doing the job correctly.
LeadShield is based in Herriman, Utah and serves professionals who need clear information, hands-on instruction, and dependable guidance for lead-safe renovation work.
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A Practical Resource For RRP Contractors
Utah’s Renovation, Repair and Painting requirements apply to many paid renovation activities that disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing, rental units, schools, childcare centers, and other covered child-occupied facilities.
Professionals who may be affected include:
- General contractors
- Residential rental property owners and managers
- Painters
- Plumbers
- Carpenters
- Electricians and maintenance workers
Training That Goes Beyond
LeadShield focuses on practical instruction that helps contractors understand required lead-safe work practices, including work-area control, containment, cleanup, and the responsibilities that come with regulated renovation work.
Help With Utah ATLAS Process
Completing an accredited training course is only part of becoming a Utah-certified renovator, individuals must also submit the required certification application through the ATLAS system. LeadShield training includes guidance on this application process so students understand what comes after class.
Lead-Safe Services
LeadShield also supports qualifying renovation projects through lead testing and lead-safe jobsite setup and cleanup. This gives contractors another resource when they need help gathering information about affected painted surfaces or preparing a controlled renovation area.
Understanding Who The RRP Program Applies To
The RRP Program establishes requirements for firms and individuals performing covered renovation, repair, and painting work that can disturb lead-based paint. In Utah, companies performing regulated renovation activities for compensation must obtain certification through the Utah Division of Air Quality.
This includes sole proprietors and firms receiving payment for covered work. A certified renovation firm must ensure that applicable renovation work is performed under Utah requirements, that a Utah-certified renovator is assigned to each regulated renovation, and that workers are either certified or receive the required on-the-job instruction from a certified renovator.
Covered work can include remodeling, repair and maintenance, painting preparation, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, window replacement, and other activities that disturb painted or coated surfaces.
For covered pre-1978 properties, contractors need to determine how the lead-based paint requirements apply before renovation begins. Where an affected component has not been properly determined to be lead-free under the applicable rules, contractors should not assume the RRP requirements can be avoided. Utah recognizes qualifying lead-free determinations made by appropriately certified professionals, including certified renovators within their authorized role.
There are exclusions and exceptions. The rule does not generally apply to properties built in 1978 or later, and certain qualifying housing and minor repair activities may fall outside its scope. The Utah guidance also identifies limited minor repair thresholds, while specifically noting that window removal and demolition activities remain subject to the rule.
For projects that are covered, required practices include defining and isolating the work area, preventing dust and debris from escaping, containing renovation waste, and cleaning the area after work is complete. Certain high-risk practices are also prohibited.
Built To Help Contractors Work With Confidence
LeadShield was created from a passion for helping people work safely and confidently around lead-based paint. We saw an opportunity to bring training, practical information, testing, jobsite support, and useful resources together so contractors don’t have to search in multiple places for answers.
We believe in straightforward information, practical instruction, and personal service.
Practical Education
Lead safety requirements can feel complicated when you're trying to manage a project at the same time. LeadShield focuses on explaining the information in a way that working contractors can actually use.
Support After Training
A course-completion certificate is not the final Utah certification step. LeadShield helps students understand the Utah DAQ application process through ATLAS and the additional information they may need to submit after training.
A Resource You Can Refer To
As LeadShield grows, our goal is to become a dependable resource contractors can turn to for RRP education, refresher training, lead-related project support, and practical lead-safety information.
Safer Jobsites. Healthier Properties. Stronger Communities.
Our mission is to provide awareness, education, testing, and resources needed to create safer jobsites, healthier homes, and stronger communities.
Whether you need initial RRP training, refresher training, help understanding the Utah certification process, lead testing, jobsite preparation, or lead-safe cleanup support, LeadShield is here to help you take the next step with clearer information and practical guidance.
FAQs About LeadShield In Utah
Who does LeadShield primarily work with?
LeadShield primarily serves contractors, renovation firms, property managers, rental-property professionals, maintenance personnel, and specialty tradespeople whose paid work may fall under lead-safe renovation requirements.
Our services are designed around the practical needs of working professionals rather than general homeowner education.
Who must comply with Utah RRP requirements?
The Utah guidance applies to paid contractors performing covered renovation, repair, and painting activities in applicable pre-1978 housing, rental units, childcare facilities, and schools.
Firms performing regulated renovation work must also maintain the applicable Utah firm certification.
What types of work can fall under the RRP Rule?
Covered activities can include remodeling, repair and maintenance, painting preparation, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, window replacement, and other paid work that disturbs painted surfaces.
Whether a specific project is covered depends on the property, work scope, affected surfaces, and applicable exclusions.
Does every pre-1978 project require the same RRP procedures?
No. Applicable exclusions can include qualifying minor repair and maintenance work and renovations where the affected components have been properly determined not to contain lead-based paint.
However, window removal and demolition remain subject to the Utah rule even when ordinary minor-repair thresholds might otherwise be relevant.
Is completing an RRP class enough to become Utah certified?
No. Successfully completing an accredited renovator training course is an important step, but Utah also requires individuals to submit a certification application and Citizenship Certification Form to the Utah Division of Air Quality.
LeadShield helps participants understand this additional state process so they know what must happen after training.
What is the ATLAS process?
ATLAS is the system used for Utah lead-based paint certification applications. Utah DAQ instructs applicants to request an ATLAS login for company and individual applications.
LeadShield includes guidance on this process as part of the training experience so attendees have a clearer path from course completion to their Utah certification application.
Does LeadShield provide more than RRP training?
Yes. LeadShield’s offerings include RRP Certification Training, RRP Refresher Training, Lead Testing, Lead-Safe Job Setup & Cleanup, continuing education opportunities for eligible participants, and lead-safety resources.
This allows contractors to use LeadShield as a resource at several stages of lead-safe renovation work.
Where is LeadShield located?
LeadShield LLC is based in Herriman, Utah and provides training and mobile or off-site services by appointment.
There are no walk-ins at LeadShield’s private business location. For training or service information, call (385) 462-7900.