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• How do I apply for certification as an individual under the lead-based paint abatement program?

  Answer: Application for certification is done online . You must have the following materials available in order to apply: PDF copy of your course completion certificate. Passport photograph (JPG format preferred). Credit card, debit card, or information needed to complete an ACH payment of the applicable fee. PDF copies of…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025

• I took a lead-based paint activities course accredited by an authorized State, but I’m seeking certification from EPA. What must I submit?

  Answer: Individuals seeking EPA certification under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) may take courses accredited by authorized States or Tribes. However, they must also complete their certification in the authorized State or Tribe and submit a valid lead-based paint activities certification from the authorized State or Tribe when applying for EPA…

  • Last published: November 4, 2024

• How do I apply for recertification as an individual under the lead-based paint abatement program?

  Answer: Application for recertification is done online . You must take an accredited refresher training course and then be prepared to attach the following when completing your online application: PDF copy of your course completion certificate. Passport photograph (JPG format preferred). Credit card, debit card, or information needed to complete…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025

• If a person purchases a house and plans to conduct a lead abatement before moving his or her family into the house, is that person subject to regulatory requirements (training, certification, work practice standards, etc.) at 40 C.F.R. 745 Subpart L?

  Answer: No. If the person intends to perform lead abatement himself, owns the home, intends to use the home as a residence for himself or his immediate family, and a child with an elevated blood lead level (EBL) will not reside in or occupy the home, then the person is…

  • Last published: November 4, 2024

• What will happen when EPA receives my lead-based paint certification application?

  Answer: If you are applying for certification as an Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Supervisor, EPA will send you a letter that instructs you how to register for and take the required third party exam for that discipline. If you are applying for certification as a Project Designer or Worker, EPA…

  • Last published: October 31, 2024

• When individuals apply for certification in the Federal program under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) by submitting a valid certification from an authorized State or Tribe, how long will the certification last?

  The full certification period for individuals applying under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) will be three years from the date of issuance of certification by EPA. Question Number: 23002-33445 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: October 31, 2024

• When applying for recertification in the Federal program, what types of accreditation are acceptable for refresher courses?

  For the refresher training requirement, an individual can take courses that are accredited by either the Federal program or an EPA-authorized State or Tribal program. While the regulatory language regarding recertification does not specify whether “accredited refresher training course” includes courses accredited by EPA-authorized States and Territories, this interpretation is…

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• If a person is the principal instructor or guest instructor for an initial or refresher course for one of the disciplines, can that person rely on his or her instruction of the course to fulfill the training requirement for certification in that discipline.

  Answer: No. A person who is a principal instructor or guest instructor for a course may not rely on that course to fulfill requirements for certification. The requirements at 745.226(b)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(i) say that to become certified a person must “successfully complete an accredited course in the appropriate discipline and…

  • Last published: November 12, 2024

• When must I apply for certification?

  You must complete the application process, including the third party exam (if required for your discipline), before the expiration date of your interim certification. Submit your application for certification to EPA within 30 days of completing your initial training course so that you have plenty of time to take the…

  • Last published: October 31, 2024

• Besides the initial training course, what are the education, experience and training requirements for each discipline?

  Answer: Training requirements for lead-based paint abatement disciplines are as follows: Lead-Based Paint Inspector None. Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor Pass an accredited inspector course. Meet one of the following requirements: B achelor's degree and one year of experience in a related field, or an Associates degree and two years experience…

  • Last published: November 4, 2024

• What activities may each discipline perform?

  Answer: Disciplines may perform as follows: Inspectors may perform inspection and post-abatement testing activities; Risk assessors may perform inspection, post-abatement testing, lead hazard screen, and risk assessment activities; Abatement supervisors may supervise abatement projects and prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports; Supervisors may also perform all of the abatement…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025