Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Washington to become a certified Lead Renovator professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | WA - learn more and view available courses |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Renovator (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) |
| COURSE DURATION | 8 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | None |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Washington State Department of Commerce |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | Individuals are certified for 5 years for in-person classes or 3 years via reciprocity of an online refresher. There is a $25 processing fee for certification. |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $25 for 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) |
| NOTES | Maximum fines are $10,000 per violation and/or revocation of certification |