Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Massachusetts to become a certified Lead Inspector professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | MA |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Inspector |
| COURSE DURATION | 48 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -High school or GED equivalent -Complete a minimum of 75 inspections and reinspections under a Master Lead Inspector within two years of initial licensure |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Massachusetts Department of Public Health |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $325 annual fee |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party exam, no exam fee |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | -Evaluation Firms must employ a trained Lead Inspector who has XRF analyzer training |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Annual refresher training is required. |
| RECIPROCITY | There are no reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs for the Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor disciplines. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |