How to Become A Lead Paint Inspector in New Jersey

How To Become a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor in New Jersey

An Overview of the Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification in NJ

The New Jersey Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor performs an inspection to determine presence of lead-based paint. A risk assessment report explains the results and options for reducing hazards.

Here are the steps to become licensed in NJ:

Meet ONE of the Following Prerequisites:
1. Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in a related field* OR
2. 1 year of experience in related field AND proof of certification as: a sanitary inspector-grade 1/Registered Environmental Health Specialist, health officer, an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, or environmental and scientific experience in a related field*.
3. A high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least three years of experience in a related field*.
  *In the options above, “related field” is defined as “asbestos, lead, environmental remediation, building inspectors, construction-related health and safety inspections, or other types of environmental or inspection-type work.”
Attend a NJ Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor Initial Class with a NJDOH training provider. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Refresher course.
Register for The 2-Part Exam: Candidates may register online or call 800-275-8346 to sign-up for the NJ Lead Inspector and NJ Lead Risk Assessor exam. If registering for both exams at once, there is a single $70 fee. Please review the NJ Lead Exam booklet for further information.
Apply to the NJDOH (NJ Department of Health) for your Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certification ( View Application). Wait to do this AFTER passing the certification exams. Each certificate is $150. All fees are non-refundable.

NOTE: To learn more about the NJDCA’s new Lead Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units law, visit our post on NJ Bill S1147/A1372.

Company Registration

In addition to complying with the training and individual certification requirements, any individual offering to perform lead hazard evaluations in New Jersey must work for a Lead Evaluation Contractor. A $2,518.00 fee is required - view NJ application and requirements.

Other Lead Licenses In New Jersey:

If you wish to renovate, repair, or paint in a pre-1978 home or child occupied facility that may have lead, please visit our EPA Lead Renovator (RRP) page.
To remove lead paint hazards, please visit our Lead Abatement in New Jersey page.

Have additional questions on receiving a New Jersey lead paint inspection license? Give us a call at 954-400-0595 and we'll be happy to assist you

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