In September, we recognized that there would be a shortage of EPA approved trainers for the Boston market to train contractors, remodelers, and the trades in time for the 4.22.2010 effective date. Currently there are just over a 100 approved trainers nationally and half a dozen in Mass. This presents a huge challenge for our industry. There will not be enough available training space for all that need to be trained before the effective date.
Three weeks ago we announced a training for 1.13.2010 and as of this post, there are only three seats left out of 48 available spaces. To fill up this fast around the holidays is a tell tale sign of high demand.
Another huge factor that many don't realize, is that all property owners who rent pre-1978 properties also have to be certified by the EPA. The EPA estimates 200,000 contractors and related trades will need to be trained. I don't think this includes thousands of property owners and realtors. I am already receiving calls from real estate owners interested in the EPA RRP training. This group will compete for the available seats and limit training opportunities for other groups. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
The Contractor Coaching Partnership will be arranging more training venues to the area throughout the spring and coming year. Our goal is to help provide training to as many contractors as possible before the effective date. Please check in often as we will be announcing more training dates for February, March and April.
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When we announce the dates we recommend you book early. The closer you get to the effective date the harder it will be to obtain the required EPA training. The combination of high demand and few trainers will result in many contractors missing the deadline. Don't let that happen to you, keep in touch.
Have a Happy New Year!
