Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in North Carolina to become a certified Lead Risk Assessor professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | NC |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Risk Assessor |
| COURSE DURATION | 16 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -Successfully complete and receive a course completion certificate for a lead-based paint inspector training course -Bachelor's degree and one year experience in a related field that demonstrates skills directly transferable to the job activities for risk assessor, OR -Associate's degree and two years experience in a related field that demonstrates skills directly transferable to the job activities for risk assessor, OR -Certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect, OR -High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience in a related field that demonstrates skills directly transferable to the job activities for risk assessor |
| ACCREDITING BODY | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $150 every two years |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party Inspector and Risk Assessor exams. $150 combined exam fee. |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $50 annually |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | -Per 10A NCAC 41C .0802, an applicant for initial certification shall have successfully completed an accredited initial training course for the specific category within the 12 months immediately preceding application, or, if initial training was completed more than 12 months prior to application, the applicant shall have successfully completed an accredited refresher training course for the specific category at least every 24 months from the date of completion of initial training and within 12 months prior to applying for certification. -Submit a completed application, refresher training certificate, a photograph, and appropriate fees. -For renewal of Risk Assessor certification, submit refresher training certificates for both inspector and risk assessor training courses and a fee of $150.00. |
| RECIPROCITY | Limited reciprocity agreements with the Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi lead-based paint programs and may accept training for certification from those training providers accredited by Alabama, Georgia or Mississippi's state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact the HHCU before taking training from any source not included on the North Carolina list below. |
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