Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Tennessee to become a certified Dust Sampling Technician professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | TN |
| DISCIPLINE | Dust Sampling Technician |
| COURSE DURATION | 8 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | None |
| ACCREDITING BODY | EPA |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | Certificates are issued to the individual by the training provider |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing rate |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $300 every five years |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Refresher training (4 hours) is required every five (5) years from date of cert expiration for individual certification. |
| 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) |