Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Maine to become a certified Design Consultant professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | ME |
| DISCIPLINE | Design Consultant |
| COURSE DURATION | 16 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or a related profession plus one year experience in building construction and design or a related field, OR -High school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in building construction and design or a related field |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Maine Department of Environmental Protection |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $250 annually |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Maine Lead Services Examination, or other third party exam |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $275 annually |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Annual refresher required. During the first 2 years and every 3 years after that requires successful completion of discipline-specific Department-accredited 8 hour refresher course. |
| RECIPROCITY | The Department may develop reciprocity agreements with other states and with federally recognized tribes when the states and tribes have established licensing, certification and accreditation requirements that are at least as stringent as those set forth in this chapter. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |
| NOTES | Multiple certifications. Any individual applying for certification for more than one discipline shall pay the fee for the highest discipline plus $25 for each additional discipline. |