SECTION 252:110-15-4. Renovator certification requirements

(a)   Certifications. Certification is required for all individuals who perform or offer to perform renovation services in target housing and child-occupied facilities. Certification is obtained through the Department accredited training provider.

(b)   Other state or EPA individual certification. Any individual renovator who holds a current and valid certification issued by EPA or another state must obtain certification from the Department upon expiration of their current certification. Renovators who have not previously been certified must be certified by the Department accredited training course within six (6) months of EPA delegation approval.

(c)   Certification documentation. Upon initial authorization, a course completion certificate will be issued to the holder by the accredited training facility. Those holding certificates shall carry the certificates as proof of current certification.

(d)   Frequency of renewal. Renovator certification must be renewed five (5) years from the date of issuance, and every five (5) years thereafter. Certifications not renewed within 30 days will be considered expired.

(e)   Failure to become certified. No person shall advertise or otherwise present themselves as a certified renovator or perform or offer to perform renovation services in target housing and child-occupied facilities prior to becoming certified as such by the Department.

(f)   Waiting period for reapplication after certification has been revoked. A renovator whose certification has been revoked must wait one (1) year from the date of revocation to make reapplication for certification.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 1003, eff 7-1-12]