Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Minnesota to become a certified Lead Risk Assessor professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | MN |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Risk Assessor |
| COURSE DURATION | 16 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -High school diploma and at least three years of experience in regulated lead work, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, general construction, or a childhood lead poisoning prevention program of a government agency, OR -Associate's degree and two years of experience in regulated lead work, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, general construction, or a childhood lead poisoning prevention program of a government agency, OR -Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in regulated lead work, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, general construction, or a childhood lead poisoning prevention program of a government agency, OR -Be a certified industrial hygienist, registered professional engineer, registered architect, certified safety professional, or registered public health sanitarian |
| ACCREDITING BODY | The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $110 annually |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party exam. No fee. |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $100 annually |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Successfully complete refresher training every 3 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. |
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