Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Washington to become a certified Lead Risk Assessor professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | WA |
| 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 of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction), or an associates degree and two years experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction), OR -Certification as an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, certified safety professional, registered sanitarian, or registered environmental specialist, OR -A high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least three years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work or construction) |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Washington State Department of Health |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $25 |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party exam |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | -$25 -Every 3 years -Meets the current minimum requirements of the department of labor and industries regarding a surety bond and insurance, OR -Has in force a business, e.g., liability, errors and omissions, insurance policy in the minimum amount of five hundred thousand dollars. |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | -Every 3 years after the original date of issue if the individual completed a training course with a course test and hands-on assessment, OR -Every five years if the individual completed a training course with a proficiency test |
| RECIPROCITY | Reciprocity is available if the individual holds a valid certification issued by EPA or by a state or tribal program that has been authorized by EPA according to 40 C.F.R. 745.324. |
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