As of October 1, 2022, "Essential Maintenance Practices (EMPs)” are now called “Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) Practices.” IRC Practices are the same as EMPs, except for these differences:
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If you are EMP or IRC Practices certified, you are no longer able to perform paint repair of 1 square foot or more per interior room or exterior surface on pre-1978 rental housing and child care facilities. Repairs of areas larger than this need to be performed by someone who has Vermont Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, Painting and Maintenance (RRPM) firm and supervisor licenses or the Uncompensated Child Care Operator (UCCO) certificate. Learn more about RRPM and UCCO credentials
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You can still use your EMP certificate to perform IRC Practices (except for repairs) for 5 years from the date you took the EMP training. After that, you will need to take the new IRC Practices training to receive an updated certificate number.