Lead-based paint regulations, all in one place.
Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Connecticut to become a certified Lead Inspector Risk Assessor professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | CT |
| DISCIPLINE | Lead Inspector Risk Assessor |
| COURSE DURATION | 16 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | Successfully complete and receive a course completion certificate for a lead-based paint Inspector training course; AND Complete a minimum of 25 inspections over at least a 3 month period as a certified or licensed lead inspector OR 1 year experience in a related field including, but not necessarily limited to, lead, asbestos, radon or other environmental remediation work; AND meet one of the following: Bachelors degree and at least 1 year of experience in a related field; OR A certified industrial hygienist, or be licensed, registered or certified as an engineer, architect or in a related scientific field or be registered as a sanitarian; OR -A high school diploma or equivalency and at least 2 years of experience in a related field. |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Connecticut Department of Public Health |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $50 annually |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | Third party exam. $70 for each attempt. |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | Lead Inspector/Risk Assessors must work for a Connecticut licensed Lead Consultant Contractor ($625 annual fee). If you are sole proprietor, you are required to be credentialed both as a Lead Consultant Contractor and hold the Lead Inspector discipline. |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | Annual refresher training and application renewal is required. |
| RECIPROCITY | Connecticut accepts licensing and training from EPA-accredited and EPA-authorized lead programs, however the individual and company must still register with the state of CT. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |