Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Michigan to become a certified Lead Risk Assessor professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | MI - learn more and view available courses |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Risk Assessor |
| COURSE DURATION | 16 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -Lead Inspector course -Bachelors degree and 1 year experience in construction or environmental field, OR -Associates degree and 2 years experience in a related field, OR -High School/GED and 3 years experience in related field, OR -Certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect and/or certification in a related engineering, health, or environmental field |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | -App fee: $50 -Mar-Aug: $300 -Sept-Feb: $150 |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party Inspector and Risk Assessor exams. $150 combined exam fee. |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | -App fee: $100 -(Cert) Dec-May: $220 -(Cert) Jun-Nov: $110 -$220 Annual renewal |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Annual fee is required to remain current. Every 3 years, you must take both the Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor refresher courses, and re-take both 3rd party exams to remain certified. |
| RECIPROCITY | There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's accrediting body before taking training from an outside source. |
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