Section 325.99302. Lead professional certification requirements; inspector; risk assessor; clearance technician; supervisor; worker; project designer; endorsement as EBL investigator.

Rule 302. (1) Individuals seeking certification as a  lead  abatement  worker under section 5468 of the act shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Successfully complete both of the following courses:

(i)   An accredited core lead basics course.

(ii)   An accredited training course for lead abatement workers.

(b)   Pass the third-party examination for lead abatement worker.  Additional experience or education is not required.

(2)   Individuals seeking certification as a lead abatement supervisor under section 5468 of the act shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Successfully complete all of the following courses:

(i)   An accredited core lead basics course.

(ii)   An accredited training course for workers.

(iii)   An accredited training course for supervisors.

(b)   Pass the third-party examination for supervisor.

(c)   ) Have either of the following:

(i)   Not less than 1 year of experience as a certified lead abatement worker.

(ii)   Not less than 2 years of experience in a related field,  for  example, lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, building construction, or the building trades.

(3)   Individuals seeking certification as a  lead  inspector  under  section 5468 of the act shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent.

(b)   Successfully complete both of the following courses:

(i)   An accredited core lead basics course.

(ii)   An accredited training course for inspectors.

(c)   ) Pass the third-party examination for  lead  inspector.   No  additional experience is required.

(4)   Individuals seeking certification as a lead risk assessor under section 5468 of the act shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Successfully complete all of the following:

(i)   An accredited core lead basics course.

(ii)   An accredited training course for inspectors.

(iii)   An accredited training course for risk assessors.

(b)   Pass the third party examinations for both inspector and risk assessor, or a combination thereof, as determined by the department.

(c)   ) Have any 1 of the following:

(i)   Possess a bachelor's degree, and have not less than 1 year of experience in a related field, for example, lead, asbestos, building construction, or environmental remediation work.

(ii)   Possess an associate's degree, and have not less than 2 years of experience in a related field, for example, lead, asbestos, building construction, or environmental remediation work.

(iii)   Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have not less than 3 years of experience in a related field, for example lead, asbestos, building construction, or environmental remediation work.

(iv)   Be certified or registered as any 1 or more of the following:

(A)  Industrial hygienist.

(B)  ) Safety professional.

(C)  Professional engineer.

(D)  Nurse.

(E)  ) Sanitarian.

(F)  ) Architect.

(G)  Other related field, as determined by the department.

(5)   Individuals seeking certification as a lead clearance technician under section 5468 of the act shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Successfully complete both of the following courses:

(i)   An accredited core lead basics course.

(ii)   An accredited training course for clearance technicians.

(b)   Pass the third-party examination for clearance technician.

(c)   ) Possess either of the following:

(i)   A high school diploma, or equivalent.

(ii)   Not less than 1 year experience in a related field, for example, lead remediation work,  building construction,  building trades,  or  structural inspection of residential dwellings.

(6)   Individuals seeking certification as a lead project designer under section 5468 of the act shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Possess a current certification from the department for lead supervisor.

(b)     Successfully complete an accredited training course for project designers.

(c)   ) Have either of the following:

(i)   Not less than 4 years of experience in building construction and design

or a related field.

(ii)   Possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession and not less than 1 year of experience in building construction and design or a related field.

(7)   Individuals seeking endorsement as EBL investigator shall meet both of the following requirements:

(a)   ) Possess a current certification from the department as risk assessor.

(b)   Pass a written proficiency examination for EBL investigator.

(8)   The department  recognizes  the  following documents  as  evidence of meeting the requirements specified in this rule:

(a)   ) Official academic transcripts or diploma as evidence of meeting  the education requirements.

(b)   Resumes, letters of reference, or documentation of work experience as evidence of meeting the work experience requirements.

(c)   ) Course completion certificates   from  lead-specific  or other  related training courses issued by accredited  training programs  as  evidence of meeting the training requirements.

History: 2005 AACS.