Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Wisconsin to become a certified Lead Hazard Investigator professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | WI |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Hazard Investigator |
| COURSE DURATION | 24 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -Bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience in related field, OR -Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience in a related field, OR -High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience in a related field, OR -Professional certificate as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, architect or related profession, OR -Registered nurse or registered sanitarian employed by a health department -Experience must be related to lead investigation. Related fields include lead, asbestos or environmental remediation, building trades, home inspections or construction |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Wisconsin Department of Health Services |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | -$150 for one year -$275 for two years |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party exam. $50 exam fee. |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $75 every 2 years |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Eight (8) hours of refresher training must be completed every 2 years |
| 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. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |
| NOTES | -For the total of 24 hours needed for intial training, individuals may take an 8-hour lead sampling course plus a 16-hour hazard investigation course. -Lead Hazard Investigators may conduct clearances, lead hazard screens, risk assessments, EBL investigations, and leadsafe investigations. -Lead Hazard Investigators may not do lead inspections or use an XRF analyzer. |